Larry Kramer
Latest News on Larry Kramer:
- Video: Billy Porter, Jerry Mitchell, and More Discuss How the AIDS Crisis Affected BroadwayJul 16, 2026
- FringeArts Reveals Programming For The 30th Annual 2026 Philadelphia Fringe FestivalJul 15, 2026
- Wake Up With BroadwayWorld July 15, 2026 - THE WHOOPI MONOLOGUES Opens Off-Broadway and MoreJul 15, 2026
Awards and Nominations
winner
Tony Awards - 2013 - Isabelle Stevenson Award
Larry Kramer
winner
Obie Awards - 1993 - Playwriting
Larry Kramer, The Destiny of Me
The Pulitzer Prize - 1993 - The Pulitzer Prize for Drama
Larry Kramer, The Destiny of Me
Olivier Awards - 1986 - BBC Award for the Play of the Year
Larry KramerThe Normal Heart
Videos
Video: CABARET at the Kit Kat Club Celebrates John Kander and Joel Grey's Lifetime Achievement Tony Awards
by Stephi Wild - 2023-06-12 07:28:00
BWW Exclusive: Creation of the Public Theater Explored in JOE PAPP IN FIVE ACTS
by Michael Major - 2022-06-01 13:33:10
VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for AMERICAN MASTERS: JOE PAPP IN FIVE ACTS on PBS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2022-05-13 13:36:06
VIDEO: Watch the Full Production of THE NIGHT LARRY KRAMER KISSED ME, Starring Anthony Rapp, Robin De Jesus & More!
by Stephi Wild - 2020-06-29 06:56:34
VIDEO: RENT Opens Tonight in South Korea; Hear the Cast Sing 'No Day But Today' and Read a Touching Tribute to Theatre Artists Across the World
by Stephi Wild - 2020-06-16 09:03:51
VIDEO: Javier Munoz Performs 'Love Don't Need a Reason', Commissioned by Larry Kramer For THE NORMAL HEART
by Stephi Wild - 2020-05-28 06:43:28
TV: Watch Larry Kramer Talk About His Masterpiece, THE NORMAL HEART, on Opening Night
by Nicole Rosky - 2020-05-28 11:20:12
Jamie Brickhouse Brings Acclaimed Solo Show DANGEROUS WHEN WET To Denver
by A.A. Cristi - 2019-03-28 15:46:16
News
Video: Billy Porter, Jerry Mitchell, and More Discuss How the AIDS Crisis Affected Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Jul 16, 2026
A new episode of the GLAAD-nominated documentary series FINDING FIRE ISLAND examines how the HIV/AIDS crisis united Broadway and Fire Island Pines, with reflections from Jerry Mitchell, Billy Porter, and others. Check out the video here.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 16, 2026
A new episode of the GLAAD-nominated documentary series FINDING FIRE ISLAND examines how the HIV/AIDS crisis united Broadway and Fire Island Pines, with reflections from Jerry Mitchell, Billy Porter, and others. Check out the video here.
FringeArts Reveals Programming For The 30th Annual 2026 Philadelphia Fringe Festival
by Stephi Wild - Jul 15, 2026
FringeArts announced programming for the 30th annual Philadelphia Fringe Festival, featuring over 330 productions across nearly 100 venues, including world premieres and Philadelphia premieres from local and international artists.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 15, 2026
FringeArts announced programming for the 30th annual Philadelphia Fringe Festival, featuring over 330 productions across nearly 100 venues, including world premieres and Philadelphia premieres from local and international artists.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld July 15, 2026 - THE WHOOPI MONOLOGUES Opens Off-Broadway and More
by - Jul 15, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is July 15, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by - Jul 15, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is July 15, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Andrew Scott, Andrew Rannells, and More Will Lead THE NORMAL HEART Benefit Reading
by Stephi Wild - Jul 14, 2026
The Fire Island Pines Arts Project has announced a one-night-only benefit reading of Larry Kramer’s The Normal Heart in August at Whyte Hall, Fire Island Pines.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 14, 2026
The Fire Island Pines Arts Project has announced a one-night-only benefit reading of Larry Kramer’s The Normal Heart in August at Whyte Hall, Fire Island Pines.
Andrew Scott, Andrew Rannells & More Will Lead THE NORMAL HEART Benefit Reading on Fire Island
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 14, 2026
The Fire Island Pines Arts Project (FIPAP) just announced a one-night-only benefit reading of Larry Kramer’s The Normal Heart, directed by Leigh Silverman, on Saturday, August 22, 2026, at Whyte Hall, Fire Island Pines. We have all of the details here!
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 14, 2026
The Fire Island Pines Arts Project (FIPAP) just announced a one-night-only benefit reading of Larry Kramer’s The Normal Heart, directed by Leigh Silverman, on Saturday, August 22, 2026, at Whyte Hall, Fire Island Pines. We have all of the details here!
Broadway Road Trip! Where You Should Go and What You Should See Before Summer Is Over
by Michael Gioia - Jul 11, 2026
From world-premiere musicals to star-studded summer engagements, here’s what’s happening across the country in July and August.
by Michael Gioia - Jul 11, 2026
From world-premiere musicals to star-studded summer engagements, here’s what’s happening across the country in July and August.
Video: Larry Kramer's Journey From AIDS Activist to Playwright
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 30, 2026
The newest documentary from Wait in the Wings explores the story behind The Normal Heart and how the AIDS crisis transformed Larry Kramer from an outspoken activist into one of the most passionate playwrights of the twentieth century.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 30, 2026
The newest documentary from Wait in the Wings explores the story behind The Normal Heart and how the AIDS crisis transformed Larry Kramer from an outspoken activist into one of the most passionate playwrights of the twentieth century.
RETURN OF THE BUFFALO, KRAMER/FAUCI, SAIGON & More Set for St. Ann's Warehouse Fall 2026 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 24, 2026
St. Ann's Warehouse announced its fall season, featuring buffalo puppet spectacles, Daniel Fish's KRAMER/FAUCI, Emma Rice's TRISTAN & YSEULT revival, and Caroline Guiela Nguyen's SAIGON.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 24, 2026
St. Ann's Warehouse announced its fall season, featuring buffalo puppet spectacles, Daniel Fish's KRAMER/FAUCI, Emma Rice's TRISTAN & YSEULT revival, and Caroline Guiela Nguyen's SAIGON.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld June 25, 2026 - BroadwayWorld Unveils New Redesigned Website & On Demand TV Apps and More
by - Jun 25, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is June 25, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by - Jun 25, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is June 25, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
THE NORMAL HEART 1993 Benefit Reading With Barbra Streisand, Kevin Bacon to Get First Digital Release
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 12, 2026
Simon & Schuster Audio will release the 1993 Broadway benefit reading of Larry Kramer's THE NORMAL HEART on digital audio for the first time, featuring Kevin Bacon, Stockard Channing, Harry Hamlin, and a rare stage appearance by Barbra Streisand.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 12, 2026
Simon & Schuster Audio will release the 1993 Broadway benefit reading of Larry Kramer's THE NORMAL HEART on digital audio for the first time, featuring Kevin Bacon, Stockard Channing, Harry Hamlin, and a rare stage appearance by Barbra Streisand.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld May 28, 2026- THE BOOK OF MORMON Returns and More
by - May 28, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is May 28, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by - May 28, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is May 28, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Wait in the Wings Announces New Documentaries and Online Theater Archive
by Nicole Rosky - May 27, 2026
Wait in the Wings has just announced upcoming projects, including a deep-dive on the impact of AIDS theater (examining the legacy of Larry Kramer and the three plays that commented on the AIDS epidemic at its peak), an exploration of Eiko Ishioka’s costumes for Spider-Man: Turn Off The Dark, a detailing of the journey of Raggedy Ann The Musical (in collaboration with RARE Theatrical), and a long-anticipated documentary on the legendary Dance of the Vampires.
by Nicole Rosky - May 27, 2026
Wait in the Wings has just announced upcoming projects, including a deep-dive on the impact of AIDS theater (examining the legacy of Larry Kramer and the three plays that commented on the AIDS epidemic at its peak), an exploration of Eiko Ishioka’s costumes for Spider-Man: Turn Off The Dark, a detailing of the journey of Raggedy Ann The Musical (in collaboration with RARE Theatrical), and a long-anticipated documentary on the legendary Dance of the Vampires.
Mary-Mitchell Campbell to Receive the 2026 Isabelle Stevenson Tony Award
by Stephi Wild - Apr 29, 2026
The Tony Awards Administration Committee has announced that Mary-Mitchell Campbell will receive the 2026 Isabelle Stevenson Tony Award for her unwavering dedication to advocacy work through the arts.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 29, 2026
The Tony Awards Administration Committee has announced that Mary-Mitchell Campbell will receive the 2026 Isabelle Stevenson Tony Award for her unwavering dedication to advocacy work through the arts.
Photos: Ben Stiller, Ali Stroker, Michael Urie, and More Attend THE NORMAL HEART 40th Anniversary Benefit Reading
by Jennifer Broski - Apr 28, 2026
The Public Theater hosted a 40th Anniversary Benefit Reading of The Normal Heart, featuring Billy Eichner, David Greenspan, Ben Stiller, Ali Stroker, Michael Urie, and more. Check out photos here!
by Jennifer Broski - Apr 28, 2026
The Public Theater hosted a 40th Anniversary Benefit Reading of The Normal Heart, featuring Billy Eichner, David Greenspan, Ben Stiller, Ali Stroker, Michael Urie, and more. Check out photos here!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld April 20, 2026- SCHMIGADOON! First Look and More
by - Apr 20, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is April 20, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend.
by - Apr 20, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is April 20, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend.
Ben Stiller, Billy Eichner, Ali Stroker and More to Star in THE NORMAL HEART Anniversary Reading
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 17, 2026
The cast has been revealed for The Public Theater’s one-night-only reading of Larry Kramer’s The Normal Heart, including Ben Stiller, Billy Eichner, Ali Stroker and more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 17, 2026
The cast has been revealed for The Public Theater’s one-night-only reading of Larry Kramer’s The Normal Heart, including Ben Stiller, Billy Eichner, Ali Stroker and more.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld March 26, 2026- CHESS To Welcome A New Star and More
by - Mar 26, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is March 26, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by - Mar 26, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is March 26, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Tony Kushner to Direct THE NORMAL HEART 40th Anniversary Benefit Reading at The Public
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 25, 2026
The Public Theater will present a one-night-only reading of Larry Kramer’s The Normal Heart in honor of the groundbreaking play’s 40th anniversary. Tony Kushner will direct the benefit reading.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 25, 2026
The Public Theater will present a one-night-only reading of Larry Kramer’s The Normal Heart in honor of the groundbreaking play’s 40th anniversary. Tony Kushner will direct the benefit reading.
Review: LEFT FIELD at Theatre Rhinoceros
by Steve Murray - Mar 2, 2026
The late AIDS activist Larry Kramer meets Pete Buttigieg in John Fisher’s wild political fantasia Left Field, now occupying the full stage at Theatre Rhino. Written and directed by Fisher, Left Field follows an angry radical f****t who rises from mayor to supervisor, to VP candidate, to potential President of the US.
by Steve Murray - Mar 2, 2026
The late AIDS activist Larry Kramer meets Pete Buttigieg in John Fisher’s wild political fantasia Left Field, now occupying the full stage at Theatre Rhino. Written and directed by Fisher, Left Field follows an angry radical f****t who rises from mayor to supervisor, to VP candidate, to potential President of the US.
REVIEW: Forty Years On, THE NORMAL HEART Is A Powerful piece of Theatre That Informs, Challenges And Remains Important In the 21st Century.
by Jade Kops - Feb 14, 2026
Larry Kramer's The Normal Heart remains a powerful, vital work 40 years on in this captivating Sydney Theatre Company production starring Mitchell Butel and directed by Dean Bryant.
by Jade Kops - Feb 14, 2026
Larry Kramer's The Normal Heart remains a powerful, vital work 40 years on in this captivating Sydney Theatre Company production starring Mitchell Butel and directed by Dean Bryant.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Larry Kramer written?
Larry Kramer has written 4 shows including Four Friends (Playwright), The Normal Heart (Playwright), Just Say No (Playwright), The Destiny of Me (Playwright).
What awards has Larry Kramer been nominated for?
Isabelle Stevenson Award (Tony Awards), Playwriting (Obie Awards) for The Destiny of Me, The Pulitzer Prize for Drama (The Pulitzer Prize) for The Destiny of Me and BBC Award for the Play of the Year (Olivier Awards) for The Normal Heart.
What awards has Larry Kramer won?
Isabelle Stevenson Award (Tony Awards) and Playwriting (Obie Awards) for The Destiny of Me.
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