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BIO

Lynn Nottage is a Pulitzer Prize winning playwright and a screenwriter. Her plays have been produced widely in the United States and throughout the world.



Plays include Sweat (Pulitzer Prize for Drama, Obie Award, Susan Smith Blackburn Prize, Evening Standard Award; Tony, Drama Desk award nominations); Ruined (Pulitzer Prize for Drama, New York Drama Critics Circle, DD, Outer Critics Circle, Lortel, Obie, and Audelco awards for Best Play); Floyd’s (Guthrie); Mlima’s Tale (The Public); By the Way, Meet Vera Stark (Lilly Award, DD nom); Fabulation, or The Re-Education of Undine (Obie Award; DD, Lortel award noms); Crumbs from the Table of Joy; Las Meninas; Mud, River, Stone; Por’knockers; and POOF!; as well as the book for the musical adaption of The Secret Life of Bees (Atlantic).

TV: She’s Gotta Have It (writer/producer). PEN/Laura Pels Master Dramatist Award, Doris Duke Artist Award, American Academy of Arts and Letters Award, MacArthur “Genius Grant” Fellowship, a Guggenheim Grant, Lucille Lortel Fellowship, Visiting Research Fellowship at Princeton. Associate professor at Columbia. Member of the Dramatists Guild.

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[West End, 2024]
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[Broadway, 2023] Cancelled
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[Broadway, 2021] [Replacement]
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Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2022 - Outstanding Book of a Musical

Lynn Nottage, Intimate Apparel

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2022 - Outstanding Book of a Musical

Lynn Nottage, Intimate Apparel

Tony Awards - 2022 - Best Book of a Musical

Lynn Nottage, MJ the Musical

Drama Desk Awards - 2020 - Outstanding Book of a Musical

Lynn Nottage, The Secret Life of Bees


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Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2020 - Outstanding Book of a Musical

Lynn Nottage, The Secret Life of Bees

Drama Desk Awards - 2017 - Outstanding Play

Lynn Nottage, Sweat


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Obie Awards - 2017 - Playwrighting

Lynn Nottage, Sweat


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The Lortels - 2017 - Playwrights' Sidewalk Inductee

Lynn Nottage, Lynn Nottage


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The Pulitzer Prize - 2017 - The Pulitzer Prize for Drama

Lynn Nottage, Sweat

Tony Awards - 2017 - Best Play

Lynn Nottage, Sweat

Evening Standard Awards - 2014 - Best Play

Lynn NottageIntimate Apparel

Drama Desk Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Play

Lynn Nottage, By the Way, Meet Vera Stark


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Drama Desk Awards - 2009 - Outstanding Play

Lynn Nottage, Ruined


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New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 2009 - Best Play

Lynn Nottage, Ruined


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New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 2009 - Best Play

Lynn Nottage , Ruined


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The Pulitzer Prize - 2009 - The Pulitzer Prize for Drama

Lynn Nottage, Ruined


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Obie Awards - 2005 - Playwriting

Lynn Nottage, Fabulation


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New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 2004 - Best Play

Lynn Nottage, Intimate Apparel


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Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2004 - John Gassner Playwriting Award

Lynn Nottage, Intimate Apparel

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News


MJ THE MUSICAL Comes To Jacksonville This April

Individual tickets for the smash-hit musical, MJ, are now on sale. MJ makes its Jacksonville premiere at the Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts April 22-27, 2025.
The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis To Present ATHENA by Gracie Gardner

The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis will present Athena by Gracie Gardner as the second and final play in the 24/25 Steve Woolf Studio Series - Adventurous Theatre for Adventurous Theateregoers -  in the Emerson Studio of the Loretto-Hilton Center on the campus of Webster University January 15 - February 9, 2025.
Cast & Creative Team Set for TWO TRAINS RUNNING at Hartford Stage

Hartford Stage has revealed the artistic team for its upcoming production of August Wilson's Two Trains Running directed by Gilbert McCauley. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
Video: The Cast of MJ THE MUSICAL Performs 'ABC,' 'I Want You Back' & More in A MOTOWN CHRISTMAS

Last night during NBC's A Motown Christmas special, the cast of MJ the Musical took the stage to perform a medley of “ABC”, “The Love You Save” and “I Want You Back' from the Tony-award-winning musical. Watch the full performance here!
Tickets For MJ at Marcus Performing Arts Center to go on Sale This Week

Individual tickets for the musical MJ at Marcus Performing Arts Center will go on sale starting this week. He is one of the greatest entertainers of all time. Now, Michael Jackson's unique and unparalleled artistry comes to Milwaukee in MJ. Learn more.
CRUMBS FROM THE TABLE OF JOY Announced At Lyric Stage Boston

Lyric Stage Boston begins the new year with CRUMBS FROM THE TABLE OF JOY, Lynn Nottage's touching portrait of a family longing to find the light and spark that has been dimmed in their everyday lives. 
Video: MJ Is Coming to the Tennessee Performing Arts Center

Michael Jackson’s unique and unparalleled artistry comes to Nashville as MJ, the multi-Tony Award®-winning new musical centered around the making of the 1992 Dangerous World Tour. Watch a video preview now!
Jamaal Fields-Green To Join MJ THE MUSICAL West End This January

Jamaal Fields-Green will take over the role of ‘MJ’ in the smash hit London production of MJ The Musical.
LaTanya Richardson Jackson, Harry Lennix, Kara Young & More Will Star in PURPOSE on Broadway

Complete casting has been announced for the highly-anticipated Broadway transfer of Steppenwolf Theatre Company’s production of Tony Award-winner Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ new play, PURPOSE. Check out who has joined the cast!
MJ THE MUSICAL Comes to Overture in June

Overture Center for the Arts has announced that individual tickets for MJ the Musical will go on sale this week. Learn more about the upcoming production and find out how to get tickets here!
MJ Tour To Make Bass Performance Hall Debut in May

Tickets for MJ at Bass Performance Hall, will go on sale this month. The production is set to visit Bass Performance Hall in May. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
MJ - DAS MICHAEL JACKSON MUSICAL Opens In Hamburg Tonight

Check out a first-look image of MJ - DAS MICHAEL JACKSON MUSICAL star Benét Monteiro in the title role ahead of Sunday's opening night festivities here!
ROOM, ROOM, ROOM Begins In December At SubletSeries@HERE

Room, Room, Room will return to New York City for a third run of performances presented at SubletSeries@HERE.
BTC to Host 2nd Annual BUILDING THE CHANGE Gala in March

BTC will host its second annual Building the Change Gala in New York City at the Rainbow Room. This year's gala will celebrate inclusion in the arts with the presentation of three prestigious awards. Learn more about the awards and see how to attend.
Review: SWEAT at Stray Cat Theatre

Stray Cat Theatre's production of SWEAT, directed by Chanel Bragg, achieves a remarkable balance between the intimacy and intensity of working class folks caught in the whirlwind of economic displacement. To this end, Bragg's ensemble delivers powerhouse performances.
Tickets on Sale Now for MJ at Barbara B. Mann PAH

Individual tickets for MJ at Barbara B. Mann PAH at FSW are on sale now! Now, Michael Jackson’s unique and unparalleled artistry comes to Fort Myers in MJ, the multiple Tony Award-winning musical. Learn more.
MJ THE MUSICAL Comes To South Florida in 2025

The Arsht Center, Broward Center, and Broadway Across America have announced that individual tickets for MJ The Musical will go on sale this week. Learn more here!
Review: MJ Explores an Enigma at Benedum Center

Like the King of Pop himself, this adventurous jukebox psychodrama blends darkness with joy.
David Hughey Will Lead German Production of MJ DAS MUSICAL

Broadway actor David Hughey, celebrated for his performances in MJ The Musical, Camelot, Waitress, The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess, and more, is set to take on the role of Joe Jackson in the German production of MJ Das Musical in Hamburg.
MJ THE MUSICAL Premiere Hartford Engagement Begins At The Bushnell In December

Jamaal Fields-Green, a University of Hartford alum, will star in the title role of MJ THE MUSICAL at The Bushnell in Hartford, with performances starting December 10. Tickets are now available.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Lynn Nottage written?

Lynn Nottage has written 12 shows including MJ (Bookwriter), Crumbs from the Table of Joy (Playwright), Por'Knockers (Playwright), Mud, River, Stone (Playwright), Intimate Apparel (Playwright), Fabulation, or the Re-Education of Undine (Playwright), The Antigone Project (Playwright), Ruined (Lyricist), By the Way, Meet Vera Stark (Playwright), In Your Arms (Story), Sweat (Playwright), Intimate Apparel (Libretto).

What awards has Lynn Nottage been nominated for?

Outstanding Book of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Intimate Apparel, Outstanding Book of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Intimate Apparel, Best Book of a Musical (Tony Awards) for MJ the Musical, Outstanding Book of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for The Secret Life of Bees, Outstanding Book of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Secret Life of Bees, Outstanding Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Sweat, Playwrighting (Obie Awards) for Sweat, Playwrights' Sidewalk Inductee (The Lortels) for Lynn Nottage, The Pulitzer Prize for Drama (The Pulitzer Prize) for Sweat, Best Play (Tony Awards) for Sweat, Best Play (Evening Standard Awards) for Intimate Apparel, Outstanding Play (Drama Desk Awards) for By the Way, Meet Vera Stark , Outstanding Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Ruined, Best Play (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for Ruined, Best Play (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for Ruined, The Pulitzer Prize for Drama (The Pulitzer Prize) for Ruined, Playwriting (Obie Awards) for Fabulation, Best Play (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for Intimate Apparel and John Gassner Playwriting Award (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Intimate Apparel .

What awards has Lynn Nottage won?

Lynn Nottage has received several prestigious awards during her career, including: - Outstanding Book of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Secret Life of Bees - Playwrighting (Obie Awards) for Sweat - Playwrights' Sidewalk Inductee (The Lortels) for Lynn Nottage - The Pulitzer Prize for Drama (The Pulitzer Prize) for Sweat - Outstanding Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Ruined - Best Play (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for Ruined - The Pulitzer Prize for Drama (The Pulitzer Prize) for Ruined - Playwriting (Obie Awards) for Fabulation - Best Play (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for Intimate Apparel - John Gassner Playwriting Award (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Intimate Apparel

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