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David Auburn's plays include Proof (Pulitzer Prize, Tony Award®, New York Drama Critics Circle Award), An Upset and Amateurs (EST Marathons) and Skyscraper. Films include The Girl in the Park (writer/director) and The Lake House. Recent directing credits include A Delicate Balance for BTF. His short plays have been collected in the volume “Fifth Planet and Other Plays” (DPS). His work has been published in Harper’s, New England Review, and Guilt and Pleasure; and he was a contributing editor to the Oxford American Writers Thesaurus. A former Guggenheim Fellow, he lives in New York City.

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[Off-Broadway, 2014]
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David Auburn Awards and Nominations


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New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 2001 - Best American Play

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Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2001 - John Gassner Playwriting Award

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The Pulitzer Prize - 2001 - The Pulitzer Prize for Drama

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Tony Awards - 2001 - Best Play

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Drama Desk Awards - 2000 - Outstanding Play

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Video: Cast of George Street Playhouse's TICK, TICK...BOOM! Performs 'Real Life'


Watch 'Real Life' performed by John Yi, Cathryn Wake & Daniel Marconi from George Street Playhouse's production of tick, tick...BOOM! in the video here!

Southampton Arts Center to Presents TRU by Jay Pressor Allen in June


Southampton Arts Center will present TRU by Jay Pressor Allen, directed by Will Pomerantz, and starring Patrick Christiano.

Video: Cast of TICK, TICK...BOOM! at George Street Playhouse Previews 30/90


Watch as Daniel Marconi (Jonathan), Cathryn Wake (Susan) and John Yi (Michael) give a special preview performance of 30/90 from Tick, Tick.. Boom! with accompaniment by Andrew David Sotomayor.

PROOF to be Presented by Lean Ensemble Theater on Hilton Head Island


Proof will be presented at Lean Ensemble Theater. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Cast Set for TICK, TICK...BOOM! at George Street Playhouse


George Street Playhouse has revealed the complete cast and creative team for tick, tick…BOOM!. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

TICK, TICK... BOOM! Comes to New Conservatory Theatre Center in May


New Conservatory Theatre Center  will bring tick, tick... BOOM! to the NCTC stage this May. Performances run May 10 – June 9, 2024.

Paige Evans to Step Down as Signature Theatre Artistic Director


Signature Theatre Artistic Director Paige Evans will step down in June, having led the company since 2016. Learn more about the transition.

Wellfleet Harbour Actors Theatre Reveals 40th Anniversary Season


Wellfleet Harbor Actors Theater has announced its 2024 Summer Theater Season, featuring four productions, including one world premiere, on The Julie Harris Stage. Learn more about the lineup here!

Berkshire Theatre Group Announces 4000 MILES, Rodgers & Hammerstein and More for Summer 2024 Season


Get the latest updates on the BTG's Summer 2024 season. Discover what's new, what's returning, and what you can't miss from the upcoming lineup.

Developmental Readings of BORDELLO THE MUSICAL Set For This Week


 The York Theatre Company will present developmental readings of Bordello, The Musical, with book by Barbara Bellman and Joan Ross Sorkin, music by Emiliano Messiez, lyrics by Barbara Bellman, music direction by Steven Gross and directed by Will Pomerantz.

BORDELLO, THE MUSICAL To Have York Theatre Company Developmental Readings


Bordello, The Musical is set to have developmental readings at York Theatre Company on February 29 and March 1.

Review: Jonathan Larson's TICK, TICK...BOOM! At Theatre Three


What did our critic think of TICK, TICK...BOOM! at Theatre Three?

Hackmatack Farm and Playhouse To Present INTO THE WOODS, PROOF and More for Season 52 Announced


Hackmatack Farm and Playhouse announces Season 52 with a diverse lineup of enchanting fairy tales and Pulitzer Prize-winning drama for summer 2024 in Berwick, Maine.

Manhattan Theatre Club Announces Lineup For 2024 Ted Snowdon Reading Series


Manhattan Theatre Club has announced the lineup for the 2024 Ted Snowdon Reading Series.

Last Chance to Vote for the BWW Berkshires Awards; Voting Ends 12/31


It's the final week left to vote for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Berkshires Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

2 Weeks to Vote for the BWW Berkshires Awards; BRIGHT STAR, A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM, Mac-Haydn Theatre & More Lead!


There's just two weeks left to vote and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 18th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Berkshires Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Charles Busch, Judy Kaye, Jen Cody & More to Star in IBSEN'S GHOST at George Street Playhouse


George Street Playhouse in association with Primary Stages has revealed the complete cast for IBSEN’S GHOST: An Irresponsible Biographical Fantasy, a new play written by and starring Tony Award nominee Charles Busch.

BroadwayWorld Berkshires Awards; BRIGHT STAR, A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM, Mac-Haydn Theatre & More Lead!


It's the final 3 weeks and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 11th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Berkshires Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

The Vagrancy Announces Leadership Transition And New Associate Artistic Director Charlotte Gulezian


The Vagrancy, a critically acclaimed and award-winning theatre company with chapters in Los Angeles and Michigan, is pleased to announce an artistic leadership transition.

Tituss Burgess, Jane Krakowski, Laura Linney, and More Star in New Audio Plays From Audible


Audible has released a new slate of five Audible Theater titles, which star Broadway talent including Tituss Burgess, Jane Krakowski, Laura Linney, and more. Learn more about the full slate here!

David Auburn FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has David Auburn written?

David Auburn has written 7 shows including Skyscraper (Playwright), Proof (Playwright), tick, tick... BOOM! (Bookwriter), The New York Idea (Adaptation), The Columnist (Playwright), Lost Lake (Playwright), Summer, 1976 (Playwright).

What awards has David Auburn been nominated for?

David Auburn has been nominated for several awards for his play "Proof," including the Best American Play by the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards, the John Gassner Playwriting Award by the Outer Critics Circle Awards, The Pulitzer Prize for Drama, the Best Play by the Tony Awards, and the Outstanding Play by the Drama Desk Awards.

What awards has David Auburn won?

David Auburn has won several awards for his play "Proof," including the Best American Play from the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards, the John Gassner Playwriting Award from the Outer Critics Circle Awards, The Pulitzer Prize for Drama, the Best Play at the Tony Awards, and the Outstanding Play at the Drama Desk Awards.

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