Samuel D. Hunter
Latest News on Samuel D. Hunter:
- PlayPenn New Play Development Conference to Offer 19 Free Public Events in PhiladelphiaJul 9, 2026
- GREATER CLEMENTS, THE WELKIN and WITCH Set for Actors' Reading Collective's 2026 Outside the Box SeriesJun 24, 2026
- Jasmine Amy Rogers Will Lead THE SOUND OF MUSIC Broadway Revival; Bradley Whitford & Tom Blyth Will Star in A FEW GOOD MEN in Lincoln Center Theater's 2026/27 SeasonJun 23, 2026
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Awards and Nominations
Drama Desk Awards - 2025 - Outstanding Play
Samuel D. Hunter, Grangeville
Drama Desk Awards - 2023 - Outstanding Play
Samuel D. Hunter, A Case for the Existence of God
The Lortels - 2023 - Outstanding Play
Samuel D. Hunter, A Case for the Existence of God
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New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 2022 - Best Play
Samuel D. Hunter, A Case for the Existence of God
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2013 - John Gassner Award
Samuel D. Hunter , The Whale
Drama Desk Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Play
Samuel D. HunterA Bright New Boise
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Obie Awards - 2011 - Playwriting
Samuel D. HunterA Bright New Boise
Videos
Video: What Is the State of the Theater Industry? Experts Weigh In
by Nicole Rosky - 2026-05-03 16:00:20
Video: Vanessa Williams Sings 'Children Will Listen' at Signature Theatre Gala
by Gillian Blum - 2026-03-21 17:52:58
Video: Inside Opening Night of LITTLE BEAR RIDGE ROAD with Laurie Metcalf & More
by Nicole Rosky - 2025-10-31 10:45:07
Video: Watch the Trailer For A CASE FOR THE EXISTENCE OF GOD at Pioneer Theatre Company
by Michael Major - 2025-04-02 15:39:03
Video: Laurie Metcalf & Joe Mantello Talk LITTLE BEAR RIDGE ROAD at Steppenwolf
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-07-20 08:48:12
News
PlayPenn New Play Development Conference to Offer 19 Free Public Events in Philadelphia
by Stephi Wild - Jul 9, 2026
PlayPenn's New Play Development Conference returns to Philadelphia with 19 free public events featuring six new play presentations, workshops, and conversations timed to the nation's 250th anniversary.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 9, 2026
PlayPenn's New Play Development Conference returns to Philadelphia with 19 free public events featuring six new play presentations, workshops, and conversations timed to the nation's 250th anniversary.
GREATER CLEMENTS, THE WELKIN and WITCH Set for Actors' Reading Collective's 2026 Outside the Box Series
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 24, 2026
The Actors' Reading Collective announced a Summer Reading Series, bringing staged readings to Bay Area audiences. The series will present works performed by local theater artists.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 24, 2026
The Actors' Reading Collective announced a Summer Reading Series, bringing staged readings to Bay Area audiences. The series will present works performed by local theater artists.
Jasmine Amy Rogers Will Lead THE SOUND OF MUSIC Broadway Revival; Bradley Whitford & Tom Blyth Will Star in A FEW GOOD MEN in Lincoln Center Theater's 2026/27 Season
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 23, 2026
The new season on Broadway (2026-2027) at the Vivian Beaumont Theater brings the first-ever Broadway revival of Aaron Sorkin’s seminal work, A Few Good Men, starring Bradley Whitford and Tom Blyth, with direction by Tony Award winner Michael Arden. In the spring, Artistic Director Lear deBessonet returns to the Beaumont with the first Broadway revival of The Sound of Music in nearly 30 years, starring Tony Award nominee Jasmine Amy Rogers and choreographed by Christopher Gattelli.
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 23, 2026
The new season on Broadway (2026-2027) at the Vivian Beaumont Theater brings the first-ever Broadway revival of Aaron Sorkin’s seminal work, A Few Good Men, starring Bradley Whitford and Tom Blyth, with direction by Tony Award winner Michael Arden. In the spring, Artistic Director Lear deBessonet returns to the Beaumont with the first Broadway revival of The Sound of Music in nearly 30 years, starring Tony Award nominee Jasmine Amy Rogers and choreographed by Christopher Gattelli.
JAW New Play Festival To Return At Portland Center Stage
by Marissa Faith Curley - Jun 21, 2026
Portland Center Stage announced the 26th annual JAW New Play Festival at The Armory. This year’s festival features readings of four dynamic new plays in development by local and national writers, a showcase of short works from up-and-coming teen playwrights, inspiring Community Artist Labs, and a wide array of Press Play community events.
by Marissa Faith Curley - Jun 21, 2026
Portland Center Stage announced the 26th annual JAW New Play Festival at The Armory. This year’s festival features readings of four dynamic new plays in development by local and national writers, a showcase of short works from up-and-coming teen playwrights, inspiring Community Artist Labs, and a wide array of Press Play community events.
BILL by Roger Q. Mason to Receive Developmental Reading with PlayPenn
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 18, 2026
Roger Q. Mason's new play BILL, a sequel to Lavender Men, will receive a developmental reading at Open Jar Studios in New York as part of PlayPenn's New Play Development Conference.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 18, 2026
Roger Q. Mason's new play BILL, a sequel to Lavender Men, will receive a developmental reading at Open Jar Studios in New York as part of PlayPenn's New Play Development Conference.
Single Tickets Now On Sale For TheaterWorks Hartford's 26/27 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 11, 2026
Single tickets are now on sale for TheaterWorks Hartford's its upcoming season. The season will include Suzan-Lori Parks's Topdog/Underdog, Stefano Massini's The Lehman Trilogy, and more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 11, 2026
Single tickets are now on sale for TheaterWorks Hartford's its upcoming season. The season will include Suzan-Lori Parks's Topdog/Underdog, Stefano Massini's The Lehman Trilogy, and more.
F**KING STRANGERS World Premiere to be Presented at Echo Theater Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 10, 2026
The Echo Theater Company will present the world premiere of F**king Strangers, a dark comedy by Erik Patterson, commissioned by the company and directed by artistic director Chris Fields
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 10, 2026
The Echo Theater Company will present the world premiere of F**king Strangers, a dark comedy by Erik Patterson, commissioned by the company and directed by artistic director Chris Fields
AND THEN THERE WERE NONE, HEDDA GABBLER, THE CAKE & More Set for Players' Ring Reveals 2026-27 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 8, 2026
Players Ring announced its upcoming 2026-27 Mainstage Season. The New Hampshire theater company shared details of the productions planned for the coming year.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 8, 2026
Players Ring announced its upcoming 2026-27 Mainstage Season. The New Hampshire theater company shared details of the productions planned for the coming year.
Review: GRANGEVILLE Staged to Absolute Perfection at the Ruskin Group Theatre
by Shari Barrett - Jun 5, 2026
The West Coast premiere of Grangeville is staged to absolute perfection on all levels including the script, director, actors, and overall technical brilliance at the Ruskin Group Theatre. Now extended to July 26.
by Shari Barrett - Jun 5, 2026
The West Coast premiere of Grangeville is staged to absolute perfection on all levels including the script, director, actors, and overall technical brilliance at the Ruskin Group Theatre. Now extended to July 26.
Video: 2026 Lifetime Achievement and Isabelle Stevenson Tony Awards Recipients Speeches
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 5, 2026
You can now watch the acceptance speeches from this year’s Special Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre recipients André Bishop, Jules Fisher, and James Lapin, and Isabelle Stevenson Tony Award winner Mary-Mitchell Campbell.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 5, 2026
You can now watch the acceptance speeches from this year’s Special Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre recipients André Bishop, Jules Fisher, and James Lapin, and Isabelle Stevenson Tony Award winner Mary-Mitchell Campbell.
Photos: 2026 Tony Awards- Stars Walk the Red Carpet
by Bruce Glikas - Jun 7, 2026
The stars are aligning at Rockefeller Center! That's where the best of Broadway comes together today to walk the red carpet ahead of the 79th Annual Tony Awards- the biggest celebration in the American theatre. BroadwayWorld of course will be on hand at Radio City Music Hall all night to keep you up to speed on what's going on onstage, backstage, and behind the scenes!
by Bruce Glikas - Jun 7, 2026
The stars are aligning at Rockefeller Center! That's where the best of Broadway comes together today to walk the red carpet ahead of the 79th Annual Tony Awards- the biggest celebration in the American theatre. BroadwayWorld of course will be on hand at Radio City Music Hall all night to keep you up to speed on what's going on onstage, backstage, and behind the scenes!
Video: Meet the Tony-Nominated Writers of 2026
by Luka Vonier - Jun 5, 2026
Nominees for Best Play are: The Balusters (David Lindsay-Abaire), Giant (Mark Rosenblatt), Liberation (Bess Wohl), Little Bear Ridge Road (Samuel D. Hunter). Nominees for Best Book of a Musical are: The Lost Boys (David Hornsby and Chris Hoch), Schmigadoon! (Cinco Paul), Titaníque, (Marla Mindelle, Constantine Rousouli and Tye Blue), and Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) (Jim Barne and Kit Buchan).
by Luka Vonier - Jun 5, 2026
Nominees for Best Play are: The Balusters (David Lindsay-Abaire), Giant (Mark Rosenblatt), Liberation (Bess Wohl), Little Bear Ridge Road (Samuel D. Hunter). Nominees for Best Book of a Musical are: The Lost Boys (David Hornsby and Chris Hoch), Schmigadoon! (Cinco Paul), Titaníque, (Marla Mindelle, Constantine Rousouli and Tye Blue), and Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) (Jim Barne and Kit Buchan).
2026 Tony Awards Guide - How to Watch, Who is Nominated & More
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 7, 2026
Something's coming! The best of Broadway will take the stage Sunday night at Radio City Music Hall for the 79th Annual Tony Awards, hosted by P!nk. Need a refresher on how to watch and when? We've got you covered!
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 7, 2026
Something's coming! The best of Broadway will take the stage Sunday night at Radio City Music Hall for the 79th Annual Tony Awards, hosted by P!nk. Need a refresher on how to watch and when? We've got you covered!
SCHMIGADOON!, LIBERATION and More Win 2026 Tony Awards - The Full List
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 7, 2026
The best of Broadway takes the stage tonight at Radio City Music Hall for the 79th Annual Tony Awards, hosted by P!nk. Stay tuned all night ling for updates from inside the ceremony.
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 7, 2026
The best of Broadway takes the stage tonight at Radio City Music Hall for the 79th Annual Tony Awards, hosted by P!nk. Stay tuned all night ling for updates from inside the ceremony.
SCHMIGADOON!, THE BALUSTERS and GIANT Win Top Categories at 2026 Dorian Theater Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 1, 2026
GALECA: The Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics kicked off Pride Month by bestowing Prince Faggot and Ragtime top honors in the group’s fourth annual Dorian Theater Awards.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 1, 2026
GALECA: The Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics kicked off Pride Month by bestowing Prince Faggot and Ragtime top honors in the group’s fourth annual Dorian Theater Awards.
DEATH OF A SALESMAN's Laurie Metcalf Wins 2026 Tony Award for Best Actress in a Featured Role in a Play
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 7, 2026
Laurie Metcalf has won the 2026 Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play for ARTHUR MILLER'S DEATH OF A SALESMAN. Laurie Metcalf recently starred in another of this year's nominated production, Samuel D. Hunter’s Little Bear Ridge Road.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 7, 2026
Laurie Metcalf has won the 2026 Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play for ARTHUR MILLER'S DEATH OF A SALESMAN. Laurie Metcalf recently starred in another of this year's nominated production, Samuel D. Hunter’s Little Bear Ridge Road.
Photos: Inside the New Dramatists Spring Luncheon Honoring Stephen Schwartz
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - May 27, 2026
The New Dramatists Annual Spring Luncheon, honoring multi-award-winning composer and lyricist Stephen Schwartz, was held in the Broadway Ballroom at the New York Marriott Marquis. Check out photos here!
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - May 27, 2026
The New Dramatists Annual Spring Luncheon, honoring multi-award-winning composer and lyricist Stephen Schwartz, was held in the Broadway Ballroom at the New York Marriott Marquis. Check out photos here!
Seven Devils Playwrights Conference to Return for 2026 Season
by A.A. Cristi - May 21, 2026
The Seven Devils Playwrights Conference announced its 2026 cohort of eight playwrights, selected from a record 966 submissions, for two weeks of free staged readings and workshops in McCall, Idaho.
by A.A. Cristi - May 21, 2026
The Seven Devils Playwrights Conference announced its 2026 cohort of eight playwrights, selected from a record 966 submissions, for two weeks of free staged readings and workshops in McCall, Idaho.
Photos: Behind the Scenes with the 2026 Tony Award Nominees for Plays
by Jennifer Broski - May 17, 2026
The Tony nominees gathered at the Sofitel New York to meet the press for the first time and BroadwayWorld was there to speak with all of them! Check out photos from behind the scenes with the nominees as they chatted with Richard Ridge and passed on our very own Tiny Tony.
by Jennifer Broski - May 17, 2026
The Tony nominees gathered at the Sofitel New York to meet the press for the first time and BroadwayWorld was there to speak with all of them! Check out photos from behind the scenes with the nominees as they chatted with Richard Ridge and passed on our very own Tiny Tony.
SCHMIGADOON! and THE LOST BOYS Lead 2026 Dorian Award Nominations
by A.A. Cristi - May 13, 2026
GALECA: The Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics announced nominations for the 4th annual Dorian Theater Awards, with SCHMIGADOON! earning nine nods and THE LOST BOYS close behind with eight nominations.
by A.A. Cristi - May 13, 2026
GALECA: The Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics announced nominations for the 4th annual Dorian Theater Awards, with SCHMIGADOON! earning nine nods and THE LOST BOYS close behind with eight nominations.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Samuel D. Hunter written?
Samuel D. Hunter has written 4 shows including The Whale (Playwright), The Healing (Playwright), Lewiston & Clarkston (Playwright), Greater Clements (Playwright).
What awards has Samuel D. Hunter been nominated for?
Outstanding Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Grangeville, Outstanding Play (Drama Desk Awards) for A Case for the Existence of God, Outstanding Play (The Lortels) for A Case for the Existence of God, Best Play (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for A Case for the Existence of God, John Gassner Award (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Whale, Outstanding Play (Drama Desk Awards) for A Bright New Boise and Playwriting (Obie Awards) for A Bright New Boise.
What awards has Samuel D. Hunter won?
Samuel D. Hunter has won the Best Play award at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for A Case for the Existence of God, as well as the Playwriting award at the Obie Awards for A Bright New Boise.
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