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Ethan Lipton is a playwright, songwriter and singer. Produced plays include TUMACHO, RED-HANDED OTTER, LUTHER, GOODBYE APRIL HELLO MAY, 100 ASPECTS OF THE MOON, and MEAT. His musicals NO PLACE TO GO (Obie award) and THE OUTER SPACE (Lortel nom.) were produced by the Public Theater in Joe’s Pub, and have toured the U.S. and Europe. A 2020 Guggenheim Fellow, Alpert Prize Fellow at MacDowell, alum of the Public’s Emerging Writers Group and Space at Ryder Farm’s Working Farm, a Playwrights Realm Page One Fellow, a Joe’s Pub New York Voices and NYFA grantee, and a Clubbed Thumb associate artist. Plays have been published by Samuel French and Theater. With his band, Ethan Lipton & his Orchestra, he has released four albums and played NYC and beyond, including Celebrate Brooklyn, MASS MoCA, Grand Performances, Theatre de la Ville and All Tomorrow’s Parties. As a performer he appeared in Anne Kauffman's ASSASSINS at City Center and in ERS' original production of GATZ.

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STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Off-Center Revival, 2017
The Proprietor

[Off-Broadway]
New York Premiere at Joe's Pub, 2017
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[Off-Broadway, 2025]
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Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2026 - Outstanding Book of a Musical

Ethan Lipton, The Seat of Our Pants

Drama Desk Awards - 2026 - Outstanding Lyrics

Ethan Lipton, The Seat of Our Pants

Drama Desk Awards - 2026 - Outstanding Music

Ethan Lipton, The Seat of Our Pants

The Lortels - 2017 - Outstanding Solo Show

Ethan Lipton, The Outer Space


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Obie Awards - 2012 - Special Citation

Ethan Lipton & His OrchestraNo Place to Go

News


70th Annual Drama Desk Awards Winners - The Full List
by Nicole Rosky - May 17, 2026

The best of the New York City theatre community was at Town Hall for the 70th Annual Drama Desk Awards, the theater award honoring excellence across all of New York City’s theatrical landscape. Check out a full list of winners here.
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.
THE SEAT OF OUR PANTS Is Now Available at the Theatre on Film and Tape Archive
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 30, 2026

BroadwayWorld has just learned that Ethan Lipton's The Seat of Our Pants, is now available at The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts at the Theatre on Film and Tape Archive (TOFT).
70th Annual Drama Desk Awards Nominations- The Full List
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 29, 2026

Raúl Esparza and Helen J Shen will announce the 70th Annual Drama Desk Awards nominations on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 10:00AM ET. Check out the nominees so far and check back later for teh complete list.
SUMMERWORKS FESTIVAL Unveils Initial Casting For 2026
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 23, 2026

Clubbed Thumb has announced initial casting for its 2026 SUMMERWORKS festival. The annual festival of new plays will take place at the wild project in New York City. The lineup will include three productions running throughout the summer.
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!
Video: Ethan Lipton Opens Up About THE SEAT OF OUR PANTS
by Survival Jobs - Dec 5, 2025

Survival Jobs just shared Episode 144 featuring the brilliant playwright and performer Ethan Lipton. In this heartfelt and engaging conversation, hosts Jason A. Coombs and Samantha Tuozzolo  sit down with Ethan to talk about his new play The Seat of Our Pants, now running at The Public Theater. Watch in this video.
Video: Micaela Diamond Performs 'Ordinary Girl' from THE SEAT OF OUR PANTS
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 24, 2025

A new video has been released featuring Micaela Diamond performing “Ordinary Girl” from The Seat of Our Pants, the world premiere musical adaptation of Thornton Wilder’s The Skin of Our Teeth.
Review Roundup: THE SEAT OF OUR PANTS Opens At The Public Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 14, 2025

The world premiere of the new musicalTHE SEAT OF OUR PANTS opens tonight at The Public Theater, featuring a cast led by Ruthie Ann Miles, Micaela Diamond, Amina Faye, Damon Daunno, Shuler Hensley, and Andy Grotelueschen. Read the reviews!
Photos: Inside Opening Night of THE SEAT OF OUR PANTS
by Jennifer Broski - Nov 14, 2025

The Public Theater just celebrated opening night for the world premiere of THE SEAT OF OUR PANTS, featuring a cast led by Ruthie Ann Miles, Micaela Diamond, Amina Faye, Damon Daunno, Shuler Hensley, and Andy Grotelueschen. Check out photos from the big night here.
Photos: Ruthie Ann Miles, Micaela Diamond and More Star In THE SEAT OF OUR PANTS Off-Broadway; Extension Announced
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 13, 2025

The Public Theater has released first-look production photos for the world premiere of THE SEAT OF OUR PANTS, featuring a cast led by Ruthie Ann Miles, Micaela Diamond, Amina Faye, Damon Daunno, Shuler Hensley, and Andy Grotelueschen.
PUBLIC FORUM Returns to The Public; A Behind-the-Scenes Event with Ethan Lipton
by Gillian Blum - Nov 8, 2025

Public Forum returns to The Public this season with Public Forum: Notes, where Attendees can go behind the curtain with acclaimed artist Ethan Lipton at this free event as he shares the creative journey of crafting songs for The Seat of Our Pants.
The Public Theater Reveals 2025-2027 Emerging Writers Group
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 27, 2025

The Public Theater revealed that 10 new playwrights have been selected for the 2025-2027 Emerging Writers Group. Learn more about the writers and the group here!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld October 23, 2025- HEATHERS To Welcome New 'Veronica' and More
by - Oct 23, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 23, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Video: Watch 'Ruin Everything' in Rehearsals for THE SEAT OF OUR PANTS
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 22, 2025

The world might be ending in Ethan Lipton’s The Seat of Our Pants, but in rehearsal Ruthie Ann Miles, Micaela Diamond, and Amina Faye are singing through it anyway. Because what else can you do? Watch the song in rehearsals in this video.
Photos: Micaela Diamond, Ruthie Ann Miles and More in Rehearsals for THE SEAT OF OUR PANTS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 16, 2025

The Public Theater will begin previews for the world premiere of THE SEAT OF OUR PANTS, the irreverently funny musical adaptation of Thornton Wilder’s The Skin of Our Teeth. See rehearsal photos here!
Where Are All Of the New Musicals This Season?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Nov 2, 2025

Only two new musicals are opening on Broadway in the first half of the 2025-2026 season: The Queen of Versailles and Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York). There has been much discourse on the topic of whether rising capitalization costs and the rareness of full recoupment is impacting the number of new musicals being produced on Broadway. 
Spotlight on Plays: October 2025
by Team BWW - Oct 8, 2025

​The Fall 2025 season has officially begun, and with it, comes new plays for theatre lovers of all kinds. Whether you live for intense dramas or would rather escape with zaney comedies, there's something for everyone both on and off-Broadway in October 2025.
Photos: Micaela Diamond, Ruthie Ann Miles and More in THE SEAT OF OUR PANTS Rehearsals
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 6, 2025

You can now get a first look inside rehearsals for THE SEAT OF OUR PANTS, the world premiere musical adaptation of Thornton Wilder’s The Skin of Our Teeth.
Jordan E. Cooper's OH HAPPY DAY! Extends at The Public
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 26, 2025

The Public Theater will begin previews for the New York premiere of OH HAPPY DAY!. The production has now been extended. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Ethan Lipton written?

Ethan Lipton has written 2 shows including The Outer Space (Composer/Lyricist), TUMACHO (Playwright).

What awards has Ethan Lipton been nominated for?

Outstanding Book of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for The Seat of Our Pants, Outstanding Lyrics (Drama Desk Awards) for The Seat of Our Pants, Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for The Seat of Our Pants, Outstanding Solo Show (The Lortels) for The Outer Space and Special Citation (Obie Awards) for No Place to Go.

What awards has Ethan Lipton won?

Ethan Lipton has won a Special Citation from the Obie Awards for his work on No Place to Go.

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