Bob Telson
Latest News on Bob Telson:
Charles Dennis, Co-Founder of P.S. 122 and Avant-Garde-Arama, Dies (May 22, 2026)
2026 Drama League Awards Winners- Joshua Henry, MEXODUS, LIBERATION Win Big (May 15, 2026)
2026 Drama League Awards Nominations- The Full List (Apr 20, 2026)
Charles Dennis, Co-Founder of P.S. 122 and Avant-Garde-Arama, Dies (May 22, 2026)
2026 Drama League Awards Winners- Joshua Henry, MEXODUS, LIBERATION Win Big (May 15, 2026)
2026 Drama League Awards Nominations- The Full List (Apr 20, 2026)
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Obie Awards - 1984 - Best Musical
Bob TelsonGospel at Colonus
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Charles Dennis, Co-Founder of P.S. 122 and Avant-Garde-Arama, Dies
by A.A. Cristi - May 22, 2026
Charles Dennis, interdisciplinary artist and co-founder of P.S. 122 and AVANT-GARDE-ARAMA, has died at his home in Hurley, NY. He performed in Robert Wilson's EINSTEIN ON THE BEACH and championed experimental arts in the Hudson Valley.
by A.A. Cristi - May 22, 2026
Charles Dennis, interdisciplinary artist and co-founder of P.S. 122 and AVANT-GARDE-ARAMA, has died at his home in Hurley, NY. He performed in Robert Wilson's EINSTEIN ON THE BEACH and championed experimental arts in the Hudson Valley.
2026 Drama League Awards Winners- Joshua Henry, MEXODUS, LIBERATION Win Big
by Nicole Rosky - May 15, 2026
The best of Broadway and off-Broadway were on hand at the Ziegfeld Ballroom to celebrate 92nd Annual Drama League Awards, hosted by Emmy Award winner Frank DiLella. Check out a full list of winners here.
by Nicole Rosky - May 15, 2026
The best of Broadway and off-Broadway were on hand at the Ziegfeld Ballroom to celebrate 92nd Annual Drama League Awards, hosted by Emmy Award winner Frank DiLella. Check out a full list of winners here.
2026 Drama League Awards Nominations- The Full List
by Stephi Wild - Apr 20, 2026
The Drama League has announced the 2026 Drama League Awards Nominees, which include Chess, Heathers, Ragtime, The Rocky Horror Show, Cats: The Jellicle Ball, Titanique, Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York), and more. Check out the full list here!
by Stephi Wild - Apr 20, 2026
The Drama League has announced the 2026 Drama League Awards Nominees, which include Chess, Heathers, Ragtime, The Rocky Horror Show, Cats: The Jellicle Ball, Titanique, Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York), and more. Check out the full list here!
MABOU MINES Explores Cinematic Ventures in New Film Series
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 20, 2026
Mabou Mines, a pioneering American avant-garde theater company, will present a film series showcasing their rare cinematic projects. The films include Archive (2001) and more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 20, 2026
Mabou Mines, a pioneering American avant-garde theater company, will present a film series showcasing their rare cinematic projects. The films include Archive (2001) and more.
Review Roundup: THE GOSPEL AT COLONUS at Little Island
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 14, 2025
Little Island is now presenting the reimagining of Lee Breuer and Bob Telson's Pulitzer Prize-finalist The Gospel at Colonus, directed by Shayok Misha Chowdhury. Let's see what the critics are saying about the production...
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 14, 2025
Little Island is now presenting the reimagining of Lee Breuer and Bob Telson's Pulitzer Prize-finalist The Gospel at Colonus, directed by Shayok Misha Chowdhury. Let's see what the critics are saying about the production...
Cast Set For THE GOSPEL OF COLONUS at Little Island
by Stephi Wild - Jun 25, 2025
Little Island announced the complete cast and creative team for the innovative reimagining of Lee Breuer and Bob Telson's Pulitzer Prize-finalist The Gospel at Colonus, directed by Shayok Misha Chowdhury.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 25, 2025
Little Island announced the complete cast and creative team for the innovative reimagining of Lee Breuer and Bob Telson's Pulitzer Prize-finalist The Gospel at Colonus, directed by Shayok Misha Chowdhury.
Little Island Unveils 2025 Summer Season Featuring Suzan-Lori Parks, Rachel Chavkin and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 2, 2025
LITTLE ISLAND has revealed programming details for its second annual summer season, including multiple world premieres and more. See the lineup and learn how to attend the summer season!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 2, 2025
LITTLE ISLAND has revealed programming details for its second annual summer season, including multiple world premieres and more. See the lineup and learn how to attend the summer season!
Charles Dennis Film Retrospective is Coming To Upstate Films' Orpheum Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 10, 2024
Explore the works of Charles Dennis, co-founder of P.S. 122, at a film retrospective at Upstate Films' Orpheum Theater. The event features 13 short films and the premiere of DRONE GIRL: DESTINATION ZENA. Learn how to attend.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 10, 2024
Explore the works of Charles Dennis, co-founder of P.S. 122, at a film retrospective at Upstate Films' Orpheum Theater. The event features 13 short films and the premiere of DRONE GIRL: DESTINATION ZENA. Learn how to attend.
Review: THE GOSPEL AT COLONUS at The Getty Villa
by Andrew Child - Sep 8, 2023
The new seat cushions aren’t the only thing regulars of the Getty Villa’s annual theatre production are buzzing about this season (even though they are surprisingly comfortable and make the amphitheater a worthy place to sit for a few hours).
by Andrew Child - Sep 8, 2023
The new seat cushions aren’t the only thing regulars of the Getty Villa’s annual theatre production are buzzing about this season (even though they are surprisingly comfortable and make the amphitheater a worthy place to sit for a few hours).
Black Theatre Troupe to Present THE GOSPEL AT COLONUS, THE PIANO LESSON, and More in 2023-24 Season
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 24, 2023
Black Theatre Troupe has announced its spectacular 2023-24 season which includes a hilarious comedy, two musicals, an August Wilson masterwork, and the company's annual holiday show. Black Theatre Troupe marks its return to Tempe Center for the Arts with the groundbreaking musical, The Gospel at Colonus.
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 24, 2023
Black Theatre Troupe has announced its spectacular 2023-24 season which includes a hilarious comedy, two musicals, an August Wilson masterwork, and the company's annual holiday show. Black Theatre Troupe marks its return to Tempe Center for the Arts with the groundbreaking musical, The Gospel at Colonus.
THE GOSPEL AT COLONUS to be Presented at the Getty Villa Museum This Fall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 30, 2023
This fall, Getty Villa Museum and Court Theatre, the Tony Award-winning professional theatre of the University of Chicago, will present The Gospel at Colonus, the 17th annual Villa Outdoor Classical Theater production.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 30, 2023
This fall, Getty Villa Museum and Court Theatre, the Tony Award-winning professional theatre of the University of Chicago, will present The Gospel at Colonus, the 17th annual Villa Outdoor Classical Theater production.
THE GOSPEL AT COLONUS Extends for Additional Week at Court Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 30, 2023
Court Theatre has announced the extension of the critically acclaimed hit The Gospel at Colonus due to overwhelming demand.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 30, 2023
Court Theatre has announced the extension of the critically acclaimed hit The Gospel at Colonus due to overwhelming demand.
Court Theatre Presents THE GOSPEL AT COLONUS
by Stephi Wild - Apr 14, 2023
Court Theatre - under the continuing leadership of Charles Newell, Marilyn F. Vitale Artistic Director, and Angel Ysaguirre, Executive Director - will present the fourth and final production of its 2022/23 season: The Gospel at Colonus.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 14, 2023
Court Theatre - under the continuing leadership of Charles Newell, Marilyn F. Vitale Artistic Director, and Angel Ysaguirre, Executive Director - will present the fourth and final production of its 2022/23 season: The Gospel at Colonus.
THE GOSPEL AT COLONUS Comes to the Court Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Mar 9, 2023
Court Theatre - under the continuing leadership of Charles Newell, Marilyn F. Vitale Artistic Director, and Angel Ysaguirre, Executive Director - is overjoyed to present the fourth and final production of its 2022/23 season: The Gospel at Colonus.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 9, 2023
Court Theatre - under the continuing leadership of Charles Newell, Marilyn F. Vitale Artistic Director, and Angel Ysaguirre, Executive Director - is overjoyed to present the fourth and final production of its 2022/23 season: The Gospel at Colonus.
Mabou Mines Presents A Three-Day 50th Anniversary Celebration Of Work
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 16, 2022
Mabou Mines presents a 50th Anniversary Celebration of Work, reaching back into the company's brimming five-decade history of innovative theater as a launchpad into the next 50 years.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 16, 2022
Mabou Mines presents a 50th Anniversary Celebration of Work, reaching back into the company's brimming five-decade history of innovative theater as a launchpad into the next 50 years.
Mabou Mines to Present Three-Day 50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION OF WORK
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 2, 2022
Mabou Mines will present a 50th Anniversary Celebration of Work, reaching back into the company’s brimming five-decade history of innovative theater as a launchpad into the next 50 years (June 23–25; beginning 5pm June 23; 5pm–11 pm June 24; and 12pm–11pm June 25).
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 2, 2022
Mabou Mines will present a 50th Anniversary Celebration of Work, reaching back into the company’s brimming five-decade history of innovative theater as a launchpad into the next 50 years (June 23–25; beginning 5pm June 23; 5pm–11 pm June 24; and 12pm–11pm June 25).
Court Theatre Announces 2022-2023 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 29, 2022
For the 68th season, Court Theatre will share a beloved, sharp-witted classic comedy; a drama set in Apartheid-era South Africa that speaks directly to our moment; an award-winning Caryl Churchill play about the lives of women farm laborers in 1970s England; and a celebratory, exuberant musical that re-imagines the story of Oedipus.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 29, 2022
For the 68th season, Court Theatre will share a beloved, sharp-witted classic comedy; a drama set in Apartheid-era South Africa that speaks directly to our moment; an award-winning Caryl Churchill play about the lives of women farm laborers in 1970s England; and a celebratory, exuberant musical that re-imagines the story of Oedipus.
The Pyramid Theatre Company Postpones THE GOSPEL AT COLONUS
by Stephi Wild - Aug 31, 2021
Pyramid Theatre Company's production of 'The Gospel at Colonus' has been delayed to next year due to COVID-19.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 31, 2021
Pyramid Theatre Company's production of 'The Gospel at Colonus' has been delayed to next year due to COVID-19.
Lee Breuer, Off-Broadway Innovator and Founder of Mabou Mines Theater Company, Passes Away at 83
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 4, 2021
BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Lee Breuer, playwright and experimental theatre maker, passed away yesterday, January 3, 2021. He was 83 years old.
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 4, 2021
BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Lee Breuer, playwright and experimental theatre maker, passed away yesterday, January 3, 2021. He was 83 years old.
BWW Interview: At Home With Darnell White
by Stephen Mosher - Oct 22, 2020
Darnell White is staying focused on his work behind the piano and his life of hopefulness. Here, he chats with Stephen Mosher about all of it, including the upcoming release of the film THE GOSPEL AT COLONUS, for which he served as musical director.
by Stephen Mosher - Oct 22, 2020
Darnell White is staying focused on his work behind the piano and his life of hopefulness. Here, he chats with Stephen Mosher about all of it, including the upcoming release of the film THE GOSPEL AT COLONUS, for which he served as musical director.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Bob Telson written?
Bob Telson has written 2 shows including The Gospel at Colonus (Lyricist), Chronicle of a Death Foretold (Composer).
What awards has Bob Telson been nominated for?
and Best Musical (Obie Awards) for Gospel at Colonus.
What awards has Bob Telson won?
Bob Telson has won the Obie Award for Best Musical for Gospel at Colonus.
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