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John Guare

Birth Place: New York, NY, USA

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BIO

John Guare is an American playwright and screenwriter. He is best known as the author of The House of Blue Leaves and Six Degrees of Separation.

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[Broadway, 1999]
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[Off-Broadway, 1999]
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[Off-Broadway, 1981]
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[Off-Broadway, 1977]
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[West End, 1973]
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Awards and Nominations

The Pulitzer Prize - 2011 - The Pulitzer Prize for Drama

John Guare, A Free Man of Color

The Pulitzer Prize - 2011 - The Pulitzer Prize for Drama

John Guare, A Free Man of Color

Tony Awards - 2002 - Best Book of a Musical

John Guare, Sweet Smell of Success


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Olivier Awards - 1993 - BBC Award for the Play of the Year

John GuareSix Degrees Of Separation

Tony Awards - 1992 - Best Play

John Guare, Four Baboons Adoring the Sun


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New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 1991 - Best Play

John Guare, Six Degrees of Separation

The Pulitzer Prize - 1991 - The Pulitzer Prize for Drama

John Guare, Six Degrees of Separation

Tony Awards - 1991 - Best Play

John Guare, Six Degrees of Separation

Drama Desk Awards - 1990 - Outstanding New Play

John Guare, Six Degrees of Separation

Drama Desk Awards - 1978 - Best New Play

John Guare, Landscape of the Body


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Drama Desk Awards - 1972 - Outstanding Book

John Guare, Two Gentlemen of Verona


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Drama Desk Awards - 1972 - Outstanding Lyrics

John Guare, Two Gentlemen of Verona


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New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 1972 - Best Musical

John Guare, Two Gentlemen of Verona


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Tony Awards - 1972 - Best Book of a Musical

John Guare, Two Gentlemen of Verona

Tony Awards - 1972 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

John Guare, Two Gentlemen of Verona


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New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 1971 - Best American Play

John Guare, The House of Blue Leaves


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Obie Awards - 1971 - Best New American Play

John Guare, House of Blue Leaves


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Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1971 - Other Awards

John Guare, The House of Blue Leaves


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Obie Awards - 1968 - Distinguished Plays

John GuareMuzzeha

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Chuck Cooper, Taylor Iman Jones, André De Shields To Lead TWO GENTLEMEN OF VERONA Benefit

A benefit concert of TWO GENTLEMEN OF VERONA featuring Chuck Cooper, Taylor Iman Jones, and André De Shields will take place on December 16th at the Peter Jay Sharp Theatre at Symphony Space.
Hermitage Announces Playwright Naomi Iizuka as Winner of 2024-2025 Hermitage Major Theater Award

Andy Sandberg, Artistic Director and CEO of the Hermitage Artist Retreat, has announced that California-based playwright Naomi Iizuka has been selected as the fifth recipient of the Hermitage Major Theater Award (HMTA).
Lone Star College-University Park's Drama Department to Present THE HOUSE OF BLUE LEAVES

Lone Star College-University Park's Drama Department presents John Guare's THE HOUSE OF BLUE LEAVES, exploring fame and delusion during Pope Paul VI's 1965 visit to New York. Learn how to purchase tickets.
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.
UTA Names Patrick Herold And Rachel Viola Co-Heads Of Theatre

UTA has named Patrick Herold and Rachel Viola co-heads of the agency’s theatre practice. Read more.
Jeanine Tesori and Bess Wohl Join Dramatists Guild Council

Jeanine Tesori and Bess Wohl have joined The Dramatists Guild Council, the leadership team of the Guild.
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.
Review: A BRONX TALE IS A 'HIT' at The Argyle Theatre

What did our critic think of A BRONX TALE IS A 'HIT' AT THE ARGYLE THEATRE at The Argyle Theatre?
Rising Phoenix Repertory Announces Lina Patel As The Recipient Of The Cornelia Street American Playwriting Award

Lina Patel wins the Cornelia Street Playwriting Award for 2024, recognizing her outstanding contributions to contemporary theater.
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!
Casts of HELL'S KITCHEN, THE NOTEBOOK & More to Perform at New Dramatists Spring Luncheon

New Dramatists will host its Annual Spring Luncheon Tribute on Tuesday, May 14 at the New York Marriott Marquis. See who is taking part and learn how to purchase tickets.
Pianist & Composer Natalie Tenenbaum Releases New Album 'Standard Repertoire, Vol. 1'

Natalie Tenenbaum is a composer, pianist, and music producer recognized equally on the stages of Carnegie Hall, SXSW and Broadway for breaking the boundaries between classical composition, popular storytelling, and improvisational jazz to create acoustic and electro-acoustic concert music for a wide scope of artists.
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.
Adam Guettel, Austin Pendleton and More Will Be Honored with Dramatists Guild Awards

The Dramatists Guild previously announced that playwright Christopher Durang will receive a Lifetime Achievement award at this year’s ceremony. He will be joined by two additional recipients, George C. Wolfe and Emily Mann.
Israel Portnoy & Band Will Play Debonair Music Hall Next Week

Black Box Studios will present Israel Portnoy & Band on Thursday, April 18th, 2024, 8:00PM at Debonair Music Hall.
Larry Owens to Direct Sherie Rene Scott & More in THE DYING GAUL Staged Reading

Co-Founders Patrick Reilly and Tucker Aust have launched The Queer Ensemble. The collective's inaugural event will be a staged reading of Craig Lucas' The Dying Gaul. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
The Adobe Theater Presents VANYA & SONYA & MASHA & SPIKE

Catch the hilarious comedy VANYA & SONYA & MASHA & SPIKE at THE ADOBE THEATER from April 19 to May 12, 2024. Performances on Fridays, Saturdays, with a special $10 show on Thursday, May 9.
La MaMa Experiments Play Reading Series to Present Paul Iacono's HIGH PRIEST

La MaMa's “Experiments Play Reading Series” will present the first public reading of Paul Iacono's new play HIGH PRIEST for one night only. Learn more about the play and see how to purchase tickets.
Christopher Durang to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award at 2024 Dramatists Guild Awards

Playwright Christopher Durang is the recipient of The Dramatists Guild's 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award. Learn more about Durang and about the award!
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.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has John Guare written?

John Guare has written 25 shows including Muzeeka/ Red Cross (Playwright), Two Gentlemen of Verona (Adaptation), Two Gentlemen of Verona (Bookwriter), Rich and Famous (Bookwriter), Landscape of the Body (Composer), Bosoms and Neglect (Playwright), Sophisticated Ladies (Lyricist), The One Act Play Festival (Playwright), Lydie Breeze (Playwright), Orchards (Adaptation), The House of Blue Leaves (Playwright), Six Degrees Of Separation (Playwright), Four Baboons Adoring the Sun (Playwright), Love's Fire: Fresh Numbers by Seven American Playwrights (Playwright), Marco Polo Sings a Solo (Playwright), Lake Hollywood (Playwright), Lydie Breeze, Parts I & II (Playwright), Chaucer in Rome (Playwright), Sweet Smell of Success (Bookwriter), A Few Stout Individuals (Playwright), Escape: 6 Ways to Get Away (1) (Playwright), Escape: 6 Ways to Get Away (2) (Playwright), A Free Man Of Color (Playwright), Three Kinds of Exile (Playwright), Desire (Writer).

What awards has John Guare been nominated for?

The Pulitzer Prize for Drama (The Pulitzer Prize) for A Free Man of Color, The Pulitzer Prize for Drama (The Pulitzer Prize) for A Free Man of Color, Best Book of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Sweet Smell of Success, BBC Award for the Play of the Year (Olivier Awards) for Six Degrees Of Separation, Best Play (Tony Awards) for Four Baboons Adoring the Sun, Best Play (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for Six Degrees of Separation, The Pulitzer Prize for Drama (The Pulitzer Prize) for Six Degrees of Separation, Best Play (Tony Awards) for Six Degrees of Separation, Outstanding New Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Six Degrees of Separation, Best New Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Landscape of the Body, Outstanding Book (Drama Desk Awards) for Two Gentlemen of Verona, Outstanding Lyrics (Drama Desk Awards) for Two Gentlemen of Verona, Best Musical (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for Two Gentlemen of Verona, Best Book of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Two Gentlemen of Verona , Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for Two Gentlemen of Verona, Best American Play (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for The House of Blue Leaves, Best New American Play (Obie Awards) for House of Blue Leaves, Other Awards (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The House of Blue Leaves and Distinguished Plays (Obie Awards) for Muzzeha.

What awards has John Guare won?

John Guare has received several prestigious awards throughout his career. He won the BBC Award for the Play of the Year (Olivier Awards) for Six Degrees of Separation. He was also honored with the Best Play award from the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for Six Degrees of Separation. Guare received the Outstanding Book award at the Drama Desk Awards for Two Gentlemen of Verona, as well as Outstanding Lyrics at the same event for the same musical. Additionally, he was awarded Best Musical by the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for Two Gentlemen of Verona. He won the Tony Award for Best Book of a Musical for Two Gentlemen of Verona, and received the Best American Play award from the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for The House of Blue Leaves. Furthermore, he earned the awards for Best New American Play (Obie Awards) for House of Blue Leaves, Other Awards from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for The House of Blue Leaves, and Distinguished Plays (Obie Awards) for Muzzeha.

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