Lauren Gunderson
Latest News on Lauren Gunderson:
BIO
Lauren has been one of the most produced playwrights in America since 2015, topping the list thrice including 2022/23. She is a two-time winner of the Steinberg/ATCA New Play Award for I and You and The Book of Will, the winner of the Lanford Wilson Award and a finalist for the Susan Smith Blackburn Prize. She is a playwright, screenwriter, musical book writer and children's author who lives in San Francisco. She graduated from NYU Tisch as a Reynolds Fellow in Social Entrepreneurship.
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Productions
Writing
Playwright
Playwright
Additional Credits
I and You, Playwright (59E59 Theaters / Theatre A)
Bauer, Playwright (59E59 Theaters / Theatre A)
The Catastrophist, Playwright (streaming)
The Time Traveller’s Wife, Librettist (Storyhouse in Chester, 2022)
Justice, Librettist
Toil And Trouble, Playwright
The Revolutionists, Playwright
The Book of Will, Playwright
Silent Sky, Playwright
Emilie: La Marquise du Châtelet Defends Her Life Tonight, Playwright
Miss Bennet, Co-author
Awards and Nominations
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2016 - John Gassner Playwrighting Award (Presented for an American play, preferably by a new playwright)
Lauren GundersonI and You
Helen Hayes Awards - 2015 - The Charles MacArthur Award for Outstanding Original New Play or Musical
Lauren GundersonI And You
Videos
Video: Jasmine Forsberg and Benji Santiago in I & YOU: THE MUSICAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2025-09-18 16:28:25
Video: BILLIE JEAN is Now Playing at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre
by Stephi Wild - 2025-07-24 09:35:18
Video: Cast & Director Matthew Penn On Barrington Stage's 10x10 Play Festival
by Joshua Wright - 2024-02-22 12:35:05
Video: Watch the New Trailer for THE TIME TRAVELLER'S WIFE: THE MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - 2023-11-01 06:12:11
News
Lauren Yee and More to be Honored at PlayGround's 2026 Four-City Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 17, 2026
PlayGround will present a simultaneous four-city gala honoring Margo Hall, Jessica Kubzansky, Emily Shooltz, and Ericka Ratcliff, coinciding with the 25th anniversary of the June Anne Baker Prize for women and non-binary playwrights.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 17, 2026
PlayGround will present a simultaneous four-city gala honoring Margo Hall, Jessica Kubzansky, Emily Shooltz, and Ericka Ratcliff, coinciding with the 25th anniversary of the June Anne Baker Prize for women and non-binary playwrights.
Magic Theatre Names New Artistic Director and Executive Leadership Team
by Stephi Wild - Jun 17, 2026
San Francisco's Magic Theatre announced a new shared leadership structure, naming Sarah Nina Hayon as Artistic Director, Daniel Duque-Estrada as Producing Director, and Joan Osato as Director of Sustainability and Growth, succeeding departing Lead Director Sean San José.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 17, 2026
San Francisco's Magic Theatre announced a new shared leadership structure, naming Sarah Nina Hayon as Artistic Director, Daniel Duque-Estrada as Producing Director, and Joan Osato as Director of Sustainability and Growth, succeeding departing Lead Director Sean San José.
PANDORA, GRAND SLAM HERO, and More Set For Imagination Stage 2026-27 Season
by Stephi Wild - Jun 17, 2026
Imagination Stage announced its 2026-27 professional theatre season, themed 'A Season of Heroes and Hope,' featuring seven productions including a world-premiere musical, PANDORA: OUT OF THE BOX!, and DR. SEUSS' HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS! THE MUSICAL.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 17, 2026
Imagination Stage announced its 2026-27 professional theatre season, themed 'A Season of Heroes and Hope,' featuring seven productions including a world-premiere musical, PANDORA: OUT OF THE BOX!, and DR. SEUSS' HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS! THE MUSICAL.
THE CHINESE LADY, RED, and More Set For Artswest's 2026-2027 Season
by Stephi Wild - Jun 17, 2026
ArtsWest announced its 2026-2027 season, titled 'A Visible Existence,' featuring five productions including THE CHINESE LADY, RED, ANTHROPOLOGY, SNOWED IN, and P.Y.G. OR THE MIS-EDUMACATION OF DORIAN BELLE at its Seattle theater.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 17, 2026
ArtsWest announced its 2026-2027 season, titled 'A Visible Existence,' featuring five productions including THE CHINESE LADY, RED, ANTHROPOLOGY, SNOWED IN, and P.Y.G. OR THE MIS-EDUMACATION OF DORIAN BELLE at its Seattle theater.
Review: LADY DISDAIN at Asolo Repertory Theatre
by Shanti M Kennedy - Jun 15, 2026
'LADY DISDAIN', the Rolling World Premiere, by Lauren Gunderson is a romantic comedy play that cleverly infuses a modern and feminist twist into Shakespeare's classic 'Much Ado About Nothing.' The setting is a vibrant audio book recording studio, where the delightful drama unfolds between the feuding narrators Bea and Ben. What starts as a clash of egos slowly evolves into a heartwarming enemies-to-lovers story full of witty banter.
by Shanti M Kennedy - Jun 15, 2026
'LADY DISDAIN', the Rolling World Premiere, by Lauren Gunderson is a romantic comedy play that cleverly infuses a modern and feminist twist into Shakespeare's classic 'Much Ado About Nothing.' The setting is a vibrant audio book recording studio, where the delightful drama unfolds between the feuding narrators Bea and Ben. What starts as a clash of egos slowly evolves into a heartwarming enemies-to-lovers story full of witty banter.
Photos: LADY DISDAIN Now Playing at Asolo Repertory Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jun 12, 2026
All new photos have been released from Asolo Repertory Theatre's Rolling World Premiere of Lady Disdain, written by Lauren Gunderson and directed by Sean Daniels. Performances will continue through June. Check out the photos here!
by Stephi Wild - Jun 12, 2026
All new photos have been released from Asolo Repertory Theatre's Rolling World Premiere of Lady Disdain, written by Lauren Gunderson and directed by Sean Daniels. Performances will continue through June. Check out the photos here!
INTO THE WOODS, PRIMARY TRUST and More Set for Austin Playhouse 26-27 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 11, 2026
Austin Playhouse has unveiled its the 2026-27 Main Stage Season with five plays, including a recent Pulitzer Prize winner, a new mystery, a revolutionary comedy, a beloved musical re-imagined, and more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 11, 2026
Austin Playhouse has unveiled its the 2026-27 Main Stage Season with five plays, including a recent Pulitzer Prize winner, a new mystery, a revolutionary comedy, a beloved musical re-imagined, and more.
BASURA & More Lead Atlanta's Summer 2026 Top Theatre Shows
by Team BWW - Jun 10, 2026
tlanta is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for Summer 2026 include Basura and more.
by Team BWW - Jun 10, 2026
tlanta is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for Summer 2026 include Basura and more.
Photos: THE REVOLUTIONISTS to Open at International City Theatre in Long Beach
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 9, 2026
“The Revolutionists,” a sharp-tongued makeover of the French “Reign of Terror” by playwright Lauren Gunderson, at International City Theatre in Long Beach in a production directed by Jamie Torcellini. See photos!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 9, 2026
“The Revolutionists,” a sharp-tongued makeover of the French “Reign of Terror” by playwright Lauren Gunderson, at International City Theatre in Long Beach in a production directed by Jamie Torcellini. See photos!
TOPDOG/UNDERDOG, URINETOWN & More Set fpr People's Light2026/27 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 8, 2026
People's Light in Malvern, PA announced its 2026/27 season, featuring five productions themed around family, including two Pulitzer Prize-winning plays, a rolling world premiere of LITTLE WOMEN, HARVEY, and URINETOWN.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 8, 2026
People's Light in Malvern, PA announced its 2026/27 season, featuring five productions themed around family, including two Pulitzer Prize-winning plays, a rolling world premiere of LITTLE WOMEN, HARVEY, and URINETOWN.
THE WOMEN IN THEATRE PROJECT to Play Spotlight New Works Festival at The Chain Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 5, 2026
THE WOMEN IN THEATRE PROJECT, a musical inspired by interviews with notable women in theatre including Daryl Roth and Lauren Gunderson, will present two performances at The Chain Theater as part of the Spotlight New Works Festival.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 5, 2026
THE WOMEN IN THEATRE PROJECT, a musical inspired by interviews with notable women in theatre including Daryl Roth and Lauren Gunderson, will present two performances at The Chain Theater as part of the Spotlight New Works Festival.
THE BOOK OF WILL to Open at Curtis Theatre in Brea, CA This June
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 5, 2026
The Curtis Theatre and Begins and Ends with A will present The Book of Will, Lauren Gunderson's play about the true story behind Shakespeare's first folio, at the 199-seat Curtis Theatre in downtown Brea, California.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 5, 2026
The Curtis Theatre and Begins and Ends with A will present The Book of Will, Lauren Gunderson's play about the true story behind Shakespeare's first folio, at the 199-seat Curtis Theatre in downtown Brea, California.
Photos: THE REVOLUTIONISTS at Theatrical Outfit
by Stephi Wild - Jun 5, 2026
Theatrical Outfit is concluding its 49th Season with the return of Lauren Gunderson’s THE REVOLUTIONISTS. Check out all new photos from the show and learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Jun 5, 2026
Theatrical Outfit is concluding its 49th Season with the return of Lauren Gunderson’s THE REVOLUTIONISTS. Check out all new photos from the show and learn more here!
LADY DISDAIN & More Lead Florida's June 2026 Top Theatre Shows
by Team BWW - Jun 3, 2026
Florida is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for June 2026 include Lady Disdain and more.
by Team BWW - Jun 3, 2026
Florida is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for June 2026 include Lady Disdain and more.
Interview: Director Jamie Torcellini of THE REVOLUTIONISTS at ICT
by Shari Barrett - Jun 1, 2026
Playwright Lauren Gunderson gives France’s Reign of Terror a riotous, sharp-tongued makeover with The Revolutionists, opening June 12 at International City Theatre. I spoke with director Jamie Torcellini about the play and why he thinks its message is so relevant today.
by Shari Barrett - Jun 1, 2026
Playwright Lauren Gunderson gives France’s Reign of Terror a riotous, sharp-tongued makeover with The Revolutionists, opening June 12 at International City Theatre. I spoke with director Jamie Torcellini about the play and why he thinks its message is so relevant today.
THE REVOLUTIONISTS To Continue Tour Across Chicago And Northern IL
by Marissa Faith Curley - May 31, 2026
Violet Surprise Theatre, under the leadership of Iris Sowlat and Allison Fradkin, is presenting The Revolutionists by Lauren Gunderson, currently one of the most widely produced living playwrights in North America.
by Marissa Faith Curley - May 31, 2026
Violet Surprise Theatre, under the leadership of Iris Sowlat and Allison Fradkin, is presenting The Revolutionists by Lauren Gunderson, currently one of the most widely produced living playwrights in North America.
McAninch Arts Center to Celebrate 40th Anniversary Season with Belushi, Ballet Hispanico & More
by A.A. Cristi - May 28, 2026
The McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage announced its 2026-2027 season, marking 40 years with performances by Jim Belushi, Ana Belaval, Ballet Hispanico, NoGravity Theatre, and Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood.
by A.A. Cristi - May 28, 2026
The McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage announced its 2026-2027 season, marking 40 years with performances by Jim Belushi, Ana Belaval, Ballet Hispanico, NoGravity Theatre, and Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood.
THE BOOK OF WILL to Open at Curtis Theatre in June
by A.A. Cristi - May 27, 2026
The Curtis Theatre and Begins and Ends with A will present Lauren Gunderson's THE BOOK OF WILL, directed by Amanda Hallman, telling the true story of how Shakespeare's closest friends saved his works by publishing the First Folio.
by A.A. Cristi - May 27, 2026
The Curtis Theatre and Begins and Ends with A will present Lauren Gunderson's THE BOOK OF WILL, directed by Amanda Hallman, telling the true story of how Shakespeare's closest friends saved his works by publishing the First Folio.
Music, Comedy, Dance and More Set for New Victory Theater 2026-2027 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 27, 2026
The New Victory Theater has revealed its 2026-27 season, which will include nine productions featuring music, acrobatics, comedy, magic, dance and more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 27, 2026
The New Victory Theater has revealed its 2026-27 season, which will include nine productions featuring music, acrobatics, comedy, magic, dance and more!
Review: THE BOOK OF WILL at Guild Hall Players
by John Dalton-White - May 24, 2026
The witty yet poignant THE BOOK OF WILL will have audiences laughing and applauding.
by John Dalton-White - May 24, 2026
The witty yet poignant THE BOOK OF WILL will have audiences laughing and applauding.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Lauren Gunderson written?
Lauren Gunderson has written 3 shows including Natural Shocks (Playwright), The Half-Life of Marie Curie (Playwright), Emilie: La Marquise du Châtelet Defends Her Life Tonight (Playwright).
What awards has Lauren Gunderson been nominated for?
John Gassner Playwrighting Award (Presented for an American play, preferably by a new playwright) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for I and You and The Charles MacArthur Award for Outstanding Original New Play or Musical (Helen Hayes Awards) for I And You.
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