Jon Robin Baitz
Christine Lahti to Make London Stage Debut in Autobiographical Play THE SMILE OF HER (May 22, 2026)
André Bishop, Jules Fisher, and James Lapine Will Receive Lifetime Achievement Tony Awards (Apr 30, 2026)
Review: OTHER DESERT CITIES at Bellevue Little Theatre Packs a Punch (Jan 17, 2026)
BIO
Plays include Mizlansky/Zilinsky or "schmucks," The Film Society, The Substance of Fire, The End of the Day, Three Hotels, A Fair Country, (an adaptation of) Hedda Gabler, Ten Unknowns and The Paris Letter. He is a Pulitzer Prize finalist for A Fair Country and a Guggenheim, NEA and American Academy of Arts & Letters Award winner. He is on the faculties of the New School's Graduate Drama Division and Stony Brook South Hampton's MFA in theater and film. His screenplays include The Substance of Fire and People I Know starring Al Pacino, both for Miramax. He created the ABC-TV drama "Brothers & Sisters" in 2006, after writing an episode of "The West Wing" ("The Long Goodbye").
Baitz is the author of Other Desert Cities which was nominated for a Tony Award for Best Play, Lortel, Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Awards, winning the latter.
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Jon Robin Baitz, Fair Country
Jon Robin Baitz, A Fair Country
Jon Robin Baitz, The Film Society
Videos
Video: Sarah Paulson, Glenn Close & More in New Trailer for Ryan Murphy's ALL FAIR
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-10-09 16:30:18
Video: Sarah Paulson, Glenn Close & More Star in Teaser for Ryan Murphy's ALL FAIR
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-05-14 10:50:40
TV: Jennifer Hudson Wows at Center Theatre Group's 50th Anniversary Celebration in LA!
by Michael Sterling - 2017-05-31 09:57:44
VIDEO: First Look - Nathan Lane & More Featured in New Terrence McNally Documentary
by Caryn Robbins - 2017-03-15 10:59:29
STAGE TUBE: Watch Clips and Behind the Scenes of CTG's VICUNA
by Christina Mancuso - 2016-11-04 07:02:14
TV Exclusive: Talking to the 2013 Tony Winners - Judith Light
by Robert Diamond - 2013-06-11 07:54:35
TV Exclusive: Meet the 2013 Tony Nominees- Judith Light on Being Back at the Tonys Party for the Third Straight Year!
by Nicole Rosky - 2013-05-25 13:00:47
STAGE TUBE: Meet Andy Bean, Kandis Chappell and More in Old Globe's OTHER DESERT CITIES
by Christina Mancuso - 2013-04-30 09:19:09
STAGE TUBE: CTG's OTHER DESERT CITIES Celebrates Opening Night at Mark Taper Forum
by Stage Tube - 2012-12-20 22:59:04
STAGE TUBE: First Look at Michael Weston, Jeannie Berlin and More in CTG's OTHER DESERT CITIES
by Stage Tube - 2012-12-14 08:16:50
STAGE TUBE: CTG's Artistic Director Michael Ritchie on OTHER DESERT CITIES, Beginning in Nov 2012
by Stage Tube - 2012-10-03 18:04:51
STAGE TUBE: Broadway Invades HBO's THE NEWSROOM - Aaron Sorkin, Jeff Daniels, Sam Waterston & More! Meet The Team!
by Jessica Lewis - 2012-06-22 16:51:57
TV Special: 2012 Tony Nominees - Jon Robin Baitz on Being Invited to the Tonys Party!
by Nicole Rosky - 2012-05-28 09:37:24
News
by Stephi Wild - May 22, 2026
Academy, Emmy, and Golden Globe winner Christine Lahti will make her London stage debut in her autobiographical solo play THE SMILE OF HER at Marylebone Theatre, directed by Mêlisa Annis.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2026
The Tony Awards Administration Committee announced that André Bishop, Jules Fisher, and James Lapine will each receive the 2026 Special Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre.
by Christine Swerczek - Jan 17, 2026
What did our critic think of OTHER DESERT CITIES at Bellevue Little Theatre?
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 10, 2025
Roundabout Theatre Company's 2026 Gala will honor Emmy Award-winner Jean Smart at the Ziegfeld Ballroom in New York City. Smart will be honored for her contribution to the theatre with The Jason Robards Award for Excellence in Theatre.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 25, 2025
New York Stage and Film's 40th Anniversary Gala, commemorating 40 years of developing new works and a reunion of acclaimed artists at SAF, will honor Board Member Douglas Harmon and more.
by Victoria Schwarz - Nov 16, 2025
From October 17-26, City Theatre Austin presents Jon Robin Baitz’s OTHER DESERT CITIES from November 7-23 as part of their 20th season.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 15, 2025
Continuing the 20th Anniversary Season, City Theatre Austin will present Other Desert Cities. Family saga and secrets are laid bare in the award-winning play written by Pulitzer Prize finalist, playwright, and screenwriter Jon Robin Baitz. Learn more!
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 9, 2025
Hulu has dropped a new trailer for All's Fair, the new legal drama series from TV guru Ryan Murphy. The trailer for the highly anticipated series showcases the all-star cast led by Kim Kardashian and Naomi Watts, along with Broadway alums Sarah Paulson, Glenn Close, and Judith Light.Watch it now.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 10, 2025
Westport Country Playhouse will present Alec Baldwin and Stephanie Zimbalist in “The Fitzgeralds: A Reading with Music.' Portions of the proceeds from this fundraising event will support the Joanne Woodward Internship Program and educational programming at the Playhouse.
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 8, 2025
Scenic designer John Lee Beatty will be honored with the Ming Cho Lee Award for Lifetime Achievement in Design bestowed by the Henry Hewes Design Awards .
by Emmy Rice - Jun 14, 2025
Dorset Theatre Festival has announced casting for the upcoming productions of Satellites by Erin Breznitsky and The Book Club Play by Karen Zacarías. See here for more details!
by Josh Sharpe - May 14, 2025
Hulu has dropped the first teaser trailer for All's Fair, a new legal drama series from TV guru Ryan Murphy. Soundtracked to a rendition of Chicago's 'Cell Block Tango,' the teaser also showcases the all-star cast, including Sarah Paulson and Glenn Close. Watch the teaser now!
by A.A. Cristi - May 7, 2025
Dorset Theatre Festival has announced film, television, and stage actors Marcia DeBonis, Eva Kaminsky, and Robbie Sublett will star in the upcoming 48th Main Stage Summer Season opener, Salvage by Lena Kaminsky (June 20 - July 5).
by June August - Apr 28, 2025
As a regular theatergoer who has seen Jon Robin Baitz's Other Desert Cities before--twice in the Palm Springs area--I wasn't expecting to be surprised. Well, I was. It became more than a play; it was an experience. At rise, I found myself embraced by a set that invited me into the living room of an upscale Palm Spring home. From that moment on, I was captured by sensitive acting and masterful direction in this stunning production at Coachella Valley Repertory Theatre.
by Emmy Rice - Mar 23, 2025
Due to popular demand, OUT/PLAY: Queer Reading Series has extended its run of OUT/PLAY: MIXTAPE with one additional performance on Saturday, March 29 at 7:00PM at MCS Theatre.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 12, 2025
Dorset Theatre Festival has announced its 48th Main Stage Summer Season beginning June 20, 2025. Learn more about the full lineup and find out how to attend the festival here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 4, 2025
OUT/PLAY: Queer Reading Series will present its next production, OUT/PLAY MIXTAPE: An Evening of Scenes. Learn more!
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Feb 18, 2025
Previews are now underway for The Jonathan Larson Project and fans who have checked out the new musical already have intel on the more than 20 undiscovered songs, as audiences are treated to a brief breakdown as they leave the Orpheum Theatre. BroadwayWorld is excited to share an exclusive, in-depth version of the story behind each song, courtesy of the show's conceiver, Jennifer Ashley Tepper.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 14, 2025
Red Bull Theater has announced that John Douglas Thompson will be presented with the Matador Award for Extraordinary Achievement in Classical Theater at the Running of the Red Bulls Gala Benefit.
by Stephi Wild - Dec 30, 2024
Colonial Players, Inc. in Annapolis, Maryland has announced its 2025-26 season lineup. The season will kick off in September 2025 with a production of Our Town. Learn more here!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Jon Robin Baitz has written 13 shows including The Film Society (Playwright), The Substance of Fire (Playwright), The End of the Day (Playwright), Three Hotels (Playwright), A Fair Country (Playwright), Mizlansky Zilinsky or 'Schmucks' (Playwright), Ten Unknowns (Playwright), Short Talks on the Universe (Playwright), Chinese Friends (Playwright), Escape: 6 Ways to Get Away (1) (Playwright), Escape: 6 Ways to Get Away (2) (Playwright), The Paris Letter (Playwright), Other Desert Cities (Playwright).
The Pulitzer Prize for Drama (The Pulitzer Prize) for Other Desert Cities, Best Play (Tony Awards) for Other Desert Cities , Outstanding Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Other Desert Cities, Oustanding Play (The Lortels) for Other Desert Cities, The Pulitzer Prize for Drama (The Pulitzer Prize) for Fair Country, The Pulitzer Prize for Drama (The Pulitzer Prize) for A Fair Country and Outstanding New Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The Film Society.
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