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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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[West End, 2023]
Book

Writing

Playwright



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



Lauren Gunderson 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

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WAM Theatre's 15th Anniversary Season Continues With FAR, FAR BETTER THINGS

The 15th Anniversary Season of WAM Theatre will continue with a Fresh Takes Play Reading of Far, Far Better Things written by Geetha Reddy and directed by Tatyana-Marie Carlo.

LITTLE WOMEN & More Set for Northlight Theatre 2024-25 Season

Northlight Theatre has revealed the 2024-2025 season. See the full lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.

Casey Likes & Salena Qureshi to Star in I AND YOU: A MUSICAL at McCarter Theatre Center

McCarter Theatre Center will present the workshop of its newest commission, I and You: A Musical, a musical adaptation of the acclaimed play by Lauren Gunderson. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Review Round-up: JAGGED LITTLE PILL, THE 39 STEPS, MRS. KRISHNAN'S PARTY and THE REVOLUTIONISTS

In the aftermath of experiencing the Nashville premiere of Jagged Little Pill — the musical inspired by and featuring music from Alanis Morissette’s 1995 album of the same name, other songs written by her and including two created expressly for the production, and featuring a compelling, biting and challenging book by Diablo Cody — one cannot help but lament the show’s abbreviated three-performance run at TPAC’s Andrew Jackson Hall.

SILENT SKY to be Presented at Richey Suncoast Theatre This Month

Lauren Gunderson's Silent Sky will be presented at Richey Suncoast Theatre this month. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Spotlight: ROSIE REVERE, ENGINEER & FRIENDS at Miami Theater Center

Dive into Adventure with Rosie, Iggy, and Ada!

THE FLORA AND FAUNA Comes to Tempe Center for the Arts Studio Theatre

The Bridge Initiative will present the world premiere of The Flora and Fauna by Alyson Mead at the Tempe Center for the Arts Studio Theatre, three performances March 29-30.

Review: SILENT SKY at Theatre In The Round

What did our critic think of SILENT SKY at Theatre In The Round?

City Theatre Announces 50th Anniversary Season!

Discover the exciting new plays in the 2024-2025 season at City Theatre, including the 50th anniversary celebration.

Cast Set For Savannah Rep's THE REVOLUTIONISTS

Savannah Rep has announced full casting for its inaugural production of the 2024 season, The Revolutionists, written by Georgia-born playwright Lauren Gunderson.

Remy Bumppo Theatre Company to Present PUNCH-DRUNK LOVE SONG: Romance on Stage, Screen, and Beyond

Remy Bumppo Theatre Company will present “Punch-Drunk Love Song: Romance on Stage, Screen, and Beyond,” Saturday, March 9, at 8 p.m. Learn more about the event!

Video: Cast & Director Matthew Penn On Barrington Stage's 10x10 Play Festival

Watch a discussion about the artistic process of producing Barrington Stage's annual 10 minute play festival - featuring director Matthew Penn and cast members Peggy Pharr Wilson, Matt Neely and Robert Zukerman.

Lauren Gunderson's THE REVOLUTIONISTS Closes Titan's 23/24 Season

The award-winning Titan Theatre Company has announced the cast and creative team for its upcoming production of Lauren Gunderson’s critically acclaimed play THE REVOLUTIONISTS, at its home at the Queens Theatre.

SILENT SKY Comes to Boise in April

Silent Sky by Lauren Gunderson comes to Boise Contemporary Theatre in April. Performances will run April 17 - May 4, 2024.

Work Underway to Bring the Musical JUSTICE to WICA's Mainstage

 In April, the musical Justice will open in Langley with a three-week run (April 11-27) at the Whidbey Island Center for the Arts (WICA)—the 2023 winner of the Gregory Award for Outstanding Theatre in the North Puget Sound Region. 

Photos: First Look At EXIT, PURSUED BY A BEAR At Theatre Wesleyan

Production photos have been released for Theatre Wesleyan’s production of Exit, Pursued By A Bear, which begins on February 15 at the Thad Smotherman Theatre at Texas Wesleyan University.

Beki Baker Infuses Lipscomb University's ADA AND THE ENGINE With Sensitivity, Wit and Understanding

Meghan Wombles’ spirited portrayal of 19th century British genius Ada Byron Lovelace provides the very heart of Lipscomb University Theatre’s Ada and The Engine, currently onstage through February 18 at the Shamblin Theatre, in a beautifully conceived production directed by Beki Baker.

Playwrights Foundation Announces Cohort And Finalists For Resident Playwrights Program

Playwrights Foundation announces cohort and finalists for Resident Playwrights Program, offering a two-year residency to Bay Area playwrights for artistic growth and career advancement. Meet the selected playwrights: Cat Brooks, Ruben Grijalva, Sloka Krishnan, and Leigh M. Marshall.

National Alliance for Musical Theatre Reveals 2023/2024 Writers Residency Grant Recipients

The National Alliance for Musical Theatre has announced the NAMT Member Theatre and Writer Recipients for the 2023/2024 Writers Residency Grants, part of the Frank Young Fund for New Musicals. Learn more about the recipients here!

Theatre Memphis Announces GREASE, BEAUTY AND THE BEAST And More for 2024-25 Season

Theatre Memphis announces exciting new season with a variety of productions and performances. Get ready for a thrilling lineup of shows!

Lauren Gunderson 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?

Lauren Gunderson has been nominated for the John Gassner Playwrighting Award at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "I and You" and The Charles MacArthur Award for Outstanding Original New Play or Musical at the Helen Hayes Awards for "I And You."

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