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Craig Lucas BIO

Plays include Missing Persons, Reckless, Blue Window, Prelude to a Kiss, God’s Heart, The Dying Gaul, Stranger, Small Tragedy, The Singing Forest, Ode To Joy, I Was Most Alive With You. Screenplays include Longtime Companion (Sundance Audience Award), The Secret Lives of Dentists (NY Film Critics Best Screenplay Award), Reckless, Blue Window, The Dying Gaul. Libretti include The Light in the Piazza, Two Boys, Orpheus in Love, 3 Postcards, An American in Paris, Amélie, Sousatzka. He directed the world premiere of The Light in the Piazza, Harry Kondoleon’s plays Saved Or Destroyed and Play Yourself, and the films The Dying Gaul and Birds of America. He received the Excellence in Literature Award from the American Academy of Arts & Letters, the Laura Pels/PEN Mid-career Award, the Greenfield Prize, LAMBDA Literary Award, Hull-Warriner Award, Flora Roberts Award, Steinberg/ACTA Best Play Award among others. He has three Tony nominations and three Obie Awards.



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Craig Lucas STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
Barrow Street Theatricals Off-Broadway Production, 2018
Guest Performer

[Off-Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Off-Broadway Production, 1982
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1980
Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1979
Member of The Company

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1978
Male Singer

Max Jacobs (Understudy)

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1976
Ensemble

Mark Smeaton (Understudy)

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1975
Nathan [Replacement]

Confederate Sniper

Ensemble

Henry (Understudy)

Nathan (Understudy)

Craig Lucas Productions

 
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[Off-Broadway, 2018]
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[Broadway, 2015]
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[Paris, 2014]
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[Off-Broadway, 2014]
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[Off-Broadway, 2002]
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[Off-Broadway, 2002]
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[Off-Broadway, 2000]
Director

Writing

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Bookwriter
Adaptation
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Book
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Conceiver
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Craig Lucas Movies

Longtime Companion
[ 1989 ] writer
Prelude to a Kiss
[ 1992 ] writer
Reckless
[ 1995 ] writer
The Secret Lives of Dentists
[ 2002 ] writer
The Dying Gaul
[ 2005 ] director

Craig Lucas Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 2022 - Best Book of a Musical

Craig LucasParadise Square

Drama Desk Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Book of a Musical

Craig Lucas, An American in Paris

Tony Awards - 2015 - Best Book of a Musical

Craig Lucas, An American in Paris

Tony Awards - 2005 - Best Book of a Musical

Craig Lucas, The Light in the Piazza

Drama Desk Awards - 1995 - Outstanding Play

Craig Lucas, Missing Persons

Drama Desk Awards - 1995 - Outstanding Play

Craig Lucas, Missing Persons

The Pulitzer Prize - 1991 - The Pulitzer Prize for Drama

Craig Lucas, Prelude to a Kiss

Drama Desk Awards - 1990 - Outstanding New Play

Craig Lucas, Prelude to a Kiss

New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 1990 - Best Play

Craig Lucas, Prelude to a Kiss

Tony Awards - 1990 - Best Play

Craig Lucas, Prelude to a Kiss

Drama Desk Awards - 1988 - Outstanding New Play

Craig Lucas, Reckless

Craig Lucas Videos

Craig Lucas News


VIDEO: Go Inside Rehearsals For PRELUDE TO A KISS at Milwaukee Rep

Go inside rehearsals for Milwaukee Repertory Theater's World Premiere of Prelude to a Kiss a musical featuring book by celebrated playwright Craig Lucas (The Light in the Piazza), music by Daniel Messé (Amélie) and lyrics by Sean Hartley (Little Women) and Daniel Messé.
Red Bull Theater Unveils 2024-25 Season Featuring Productions, Readings & More

Red Bull Theater has revealed its 2024-25 season with a lineup of productions, readings, and special events available both in-person and online.
Review: Reagle Music Theatre of Greater Boston's AN AMERICAN IN PARIS is Gold-Medal-Worthy

What did our critic think of AN AMERICAN IN PARIS at Reagle Music Theatre Of Greater Boston?
The Huntington Completes Its 2024-2025 Season With THE TRIUMPH OF LOVE and NASSIM

The Huntington has announced its 2024-2025 season featuring the classic romantic comedy THE TRIUMPH OF LOVE and the International Fringe hit NASSIM.
DeAnne Stewart Joins MOMS' NIGHT OUT At 54 Below

DeAnne Stewart will perform at 54 Below in MOMS' NIGHT OUT at 54 Below. The event will feature a night of music and entertainment, celebrating motherhood with a talented lineup of performers. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Cast And Creative Team Announced For PRELUDE TO A KISS A MUSICAL At Milwaukee Rep

Milwaukee Repertory Theater announced the cast and creative team for the World Premiere of Prelude to a Kiss a musical featuring book by celebrated playwright Craig Lucas (The Light in the Piazza), music by Daniel Messé (Amélie) and lyrics by Sean Hartley (Little Women) and Daniel Messé.
Edward Albee's SEASCAPE to be Featured in Black Box's 'From A To Zoo' Staged Reading Series

Edward Albee's SEASCAPE will be featured in the 'From A To Zoo' staged reading series, offering audiences a chance to experience this classic play in a unique format. Learn how to attend!
Bartlett Sher Will Direct Broadway-Bound Dolly Parton Musical HELLO, I'M DOLLY

Tony Award-winning Bartlett Sher is set to direct the recently announced Hello, I’m Dolly, a new musical inspired by the life and career of Dolly Parton. Learn more about the Broadway-bound musical here!
Musical Theatre Guild Reveals 2024-2025 Season

Musical Theatre Guild's 2024-2025 season puts music front and center, by presenting two shows that won Tony Awards for their glorious and tuneful musical scores. Learn more about the lineup here!
Boston Summer 2024 Arts Offerings Include Musicals, Plays, Concerts and More!

Helping keep that moniker as accurate today as ever are a vibrant theater district presenting pre-Broadway productions and national tours, award-winning regional theaters, and a host of other theater companies focused on everything from Shakespeare to contemporary plays and musicals. Boston audiences have much to look forward to this summer.
Skylark to Present Sondheim's MARRY ME A LITTLE

Skylark Opera Theater presents Steven Sondheim’s MARRY ME A LITTLE. Directed by Nikki Swoboda, the show runs June 20-23, 2024.
Casts Set for Red Bull Theater's Short New Play Festival 2024

Red Bull Theater revealed the cast for its 2024 Short New Play Festival, featuring world premiere works by Madeleine George and Robert O’Hara. Learn how to purchase tickets.
FROM A TO ZOO Staged Reading Series Resumes With Edward Albee's ALL OVER

In association with The Estate of Edward Albee, Black Box will present ALL OVER (1971)) on Wednesday, June 26th, 2024, 7:30PM at Debonair Music Hall.
Video: Preview 'Cold Feet' from PRELUDE TO A KISS A MUSICAL at Milwaukee Rep

Preview the song 'Cold Feet' from the World Premiere of 'Prelude to a Kiss a musical,' coming to the Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts in Brookfield as part of Milwaukee Rep's 2024/25 Season. 
Red Bull Theater Reveals Selections for Short New Play Festival 2024

Red Bull Theater has revealed the winning selections for Red Bull’s ANNUAL SHORT NEW PLAY FESTIVAL. Learn more!
Concert/Book Signing Announced to Celebrate Release of New Book CLOSER THAN EVER

In celebration of the release of Joshua Rosenblum's book CLOSER THAN EVER: The Unique Six-Decade Songwriting Partnership of Richard Maltby, Jr. and David Shire, Symphony Space is hosting a concert/book signing at the Leonard Nimoy Thalia on Monday, June 10 at 7 pm.
Kelli O'Hara & Brian d'Arcy James to Take Part in DAYS OF WINE AND ROSES Cast Album Signing

Kelli O’Hara, Brian d’Arcy James, and composer Adam Guettel will celebrate the CD release of Days of Wine and Rose's original cast album with a signing at New York’s Drama Book Shop.
SOUTH PACIFIC & More Announced For Reagle Music Theatre of Greater Boston's 55th Season

Reagle Music Theatre of Greater Boston (RMT) will bring three timeless and timely classics to the stage for its 55th Season: Rodgers & Hammerstein’s South Pacific (June 14- June 23, 2024),  All Shook Up, inspired by the music of Elvis Presley (July 12 - July 21, 2024), and An American in Paris (August 9 - August 18, 2024). 
Reagle Music Theatre Of Greater Boston Reveals 55th Season

Reagle Music Theatre of Greater Boston will bring three timeless and timely classics to the stage for its 55th Season. Learn more about the lineup here!
Island City Stage Reveals 2024-25 Season Lineup

Two Pulitzer Prize-winning plays, a new twist on a  beloved musical, a new comedy and more will bring powerful storytelling and fun to theatre-goers during Island City Stage's 13th South Florida Season beginning October 17.

Craig Lucas FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Craig Lucas been in?

Craig Lucas has appeared on Broadway in 4 shows.

How many West End shows has Craig Lucas been in?

Craig Lucas has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Craig Lucas been nominated for?

Craig Lucas has been nominated for several awards throughout his career, including Best Book of a Musical at the Tony Awards for "Paradise Square," "An American in Paris," and "The Light in the Piazza." He was also nominated for Outstanding Book of a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for "An American in Paris." Additionally, Lucas received nominations for Outstanding Play at the Drama Desk Awards for "Missing Persons," and won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama for "Prelude to a Kiss." He was also nominated for Outstanding New Play at the Drama Desk Awards for "Prelude to a Kiss" and "Reckless." Lucas's accolades further include winning Best Play at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for "Prelude to a Kiss" and receiving a nomination for Best Play at the Tony Awards for the same production.

How many shows has Craig Lucas written?

Craig Lucas has written 26 shows including Don Juan de Marco (Bookwriter), Marry Me a Little (Conceiver), Miss Julie (Adaptation), Three Postcards (Bookwriter), Prelude to a Kiss (Playwright), Prelude to a Kiss (Playwright), Orpheus in Love (Playwright), 3 Postcards (Bookwriter), Missing Persons (Playwright), Blue Window (Playwright), God's Heart (Playwright), The Dying Gaul (Playwright), Stranger (Playwright), This Thing of Darkness (Playwright), The Light in the Piazza (Bookwriter), Small Tragedy (Playwright), Reckless (Playwright), Prayer for My Enemy (Playwright), The Singing Forest (Playwright), The Lying Lesson (Playwright), The Lying Lesson (Playwright), Ode to Joy (Playwright), Amelie (Book), Sousatzka (Book), I Was Most Alive with You (Playwright), Days of Wine and Roses (Book).

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