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Hamilton (Eliza Company)Hamilton (Eliza Company)
 
[US Tour, 2016]
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HairHair
 
[Broadway, 2011]
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Two Gentlemen of Verona
 
[Off-Broadway, 2005]
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Ghetto Superstar
 
[Off-Broadway, 2005]
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Gallery
 
[New York, 1980]
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The Haggadah
 
[Off-Broadway, 1979]
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Hair
 
[Off-Broadway, 1967]
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Awards and Nominations


winner
Tony Awards - 2015 - Best Musical

The Public Theatre, Fun Home


winner
The Lortels - 2004 - Outstanding Body of Work

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Obie Awards - 1974 - Costumes

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winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1968 - Other Awards

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SPRING AWAKENING Original Broadway Cast: Where Are They Now? Photo
SPRING AWAKENING Original Broadway Cast: Where Are They Now?
by Sidney Paterra - Apr 11, 2026

Two decades after Spring Awakening first premiered on Broadway, BroadwayWorld is taking a look back at what the cast of this era-defining musical, including Lea Michele, Jonathan Groff, and more has been up to.
Videos: Watch Scenes From ANTIGONE (THIS PLAY I READ IN HIGH SCHOOL) at the Public Th Photo
Videos: Watch Scenes From ANTIGONE (THIS PLAY I READ IN HIGH SCHOOL) at the Public Theatre
by Michael Major - Apr 9, 2026

The Public Theatre has released videos of scenes from Antigone (This Play I Read in High School), which stars Celia Keenan-Bolger, Tony Shalhoub, Susannah Perkins, and more. The play is written by playwright Anna Ziegler.
Kim David Smith Will Return to Joe's Pub with COMME UNE FOLLE in May Photo
Kim David Smith Will Return to Joe's Pub with COMME UNE FOLLE in May
by Stephi Wild - Apr 6, 2026

Australian cabaret performer Kim David Smith, dubbed the 'male Marlene Dietrich' by The New York Times, returns to Joe's Pub on May 2 with torch songs arranged by musical director Tracy Stark.
Wallace Shawn & Deborah Eisenberg Step In for WHAT WE DID BEFORE OUR MOTH DAYS Photo
Wallace Shawn & Deborah Eisenberg Step In for WHAT WE DID BEFORE OUR MOTH DAYS
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 1, 2026

Wallace Shawn and Deborah Eisenberg stepped in with three hours' notice for Hope Davis and Maria Dizzia, who are out due to illness, in WHAT WE DID BEFORE OUR MOTH DAYS at Greenwich House Theater on April 1 and April 2.
Creative Cauldron Stage Will Host “Bold New Voices” Festival in 2026 Photo
Creative Cauldron Stage Will Host “Bold New Voices” Festival in 2026
by Stephi Wild - Apr 1, 2026

Creative Cauldron Stage has announced the launch of its “Bold New Voices” Festival, running from April 11th through May 9th, 2026.  The festival will offer audiences a unique opportunity to participate in the artistic process.
Meet the Cast of JOE TURNER'S COME AND GONE, Now Playing on Broadway! Photo
Meet the Cast of JOE TURNER'S COME AND GONE, Now Playing on Broadway!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 30, 2026

Performances are now underway for August Wilson's Joe Turner's Come and Gone on Broadway! The show recently extended, and will now play through Sunday, July 19. Meet the cast here!
Keen Company Unveils Lineup For MIXTAPE: VOLUME 3 Curated By Ato Blankson-Wood Photo
Keen Company Unveils Lineup For MIXTAPE: VOLUME 3 Curated By Ato Blankson-Wood
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 27, 2026

Keen Company has announced the lineup for MIXTAPE: VOLUME 3, curated by Ato Blankson-Wood. The one-night-only performance will take place Monday, April 13 at 7:30 p.m. at National Sawdust in Brooklyn.
UTA to Present Classic Rock Musical HAIR This April Photo
UTA to Present Classic Rock Musical HAIR This April
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 25, 2026

UTA will present HAIR from April 2-12, exploring themes of protest and youth activism during the Vietnam War. The production features a collaborative team of students and faculty.
Wallace Shawn's WHAT WE DID BEFORE OUR MOTH DAYS to Extend Two Weeks Photo
Wallace Shawn's WHAT WE DID BEFORE OUR MOTH DAYS to Extend Two Weeks
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 13, 2026

Wallace Shawn’s What We Did Before Our Moth Days will be extended for a final two weeks. The production stars Hope Davis, Maria Dizzia, John Early, and Josh Hamilton.
US Premiere of WHIT'S END Will Come to The Public Theatre Photo
US Premiere of WHIT'S END Will Come to The Public Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Mar 12, 2026

The Public Theatre is set to host the U.S. premiere of WHIT'S END, a comedy that promises to dispel the winter gloom with laughter. This engaging production, opening in March 2026, offers audiences a chance to enjoy a light-hearted narrative filled with humor and wit. The show, which has garnered attention for its clever script and dynamic performances, is an ideal pick for those looking to brighten their spirits during the colder months. WHIT'S END is directed by a renowned team known for deliv
Review Roundup: Wallace Shawn's WHAT WE DID BEFORE OUR MOTH DAYS Opens Off-Broadway Photo
Review Roundup: Wallace Shawn's WHAT WE DID BEFORE OUR MOTH DAYS Opens Off-Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 6, 2026

The critics are weighing in on Wallace Shawn’s new play, What We Did Before Our Moth Days, directed by André Gregor, running now at the Greenwich House Theater (27 Barrow St). The production stars Hope Davis, Maria Dizzia, John Early, and Josh Hamilton. Read the reviews.
Review: Aimee Doherty Hits Homer with PENELOPE Photo
Review: Aimee Doherty Hits Homer with PENELOPE
by R. Scott Reedy - Feb 24, 2026

At this time last year, the American Repertory Theater was premiering a stirring new dramatic adaptation of Homer’s “The Odyssey” by actor and playwright Kate Hamill, which moved back and forth between King Odysseus and Queen Penelope during a three-hour production with two intermissions.
Meet the Cast of EVERY BRILLIANT THING, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway Photo
Meet the Cast of EVERY BRILLIANT THING, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Feb 21, 2026

Performances are now underway for the Broadway premiere of Every Brilliant Thing. Tony Award winner Daniel Radcliffe is back on Broadway in this one-person production. Meet the cast of Every Brilliant Thing here!
Wallace Shawn's WHAT WE DID BEFORE OUR MOTH DAYS Extends Off-Broadway Photo
Wallace Shawn's WHAT WE DID BEFORE OUR MOTH DAYS Extends Off-Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Feb 17, 2026

Wallace Shawn’s new play, What We Did Before Our Moth Days, directed by André Gregory, will be extended for an additional two weeks through Sunday, May 10, at the Greenwich House Theater.
Ghost Light Collective to Host SCRATCH NIGHT Photo
Ghost Light Collective to Host SCRATCH NIGHT
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 11, 2026

Ghost Light Collective will present SCRATCH NIGHT, written and performed by members of the collective. The production will be presented at Pine Box Rock Shop.
Photos: GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY At Actor’s Express Photo
Photos: GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY At Actor’s Express
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 6, 2026

Actor’s Express has released photos of its oroduction of Bob Dylan and Conor McPherson’s gorgeous musical Girl From The North Country.  Performances run through March 8th, 2026 at the Actor’s Express Theatre in the King Plow Arts Center.
Review: Romantic Attraction & Ideological Conflict: Lia Romeo's STILL at Lewiston's P Photo
Review: Romantic Attraction & Ideological Conflict: Lia Romeo's STILL at Lewiston's Public Theatre
by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold - Feb 2, 2026

The Public Theatre in Lewiston’s production of Lia Romeo’s two-character drama, STILL, is a beautifully calibrated exploration of the complex dynamics of past love, present attraction, and diametrically opposing personal ideologies.  The new production, directed by Mark Routhier, starring Janet Mitchko and Joe Gately, proves to be as timely as it is universal.
Video: Watch Artists Protest ICE at The People's Filibuster at Public Theater Photo
Video: Watch Artists Protest ICE at The People's Filibuster at Public Theater
by Gillian Blum - Feb 1, 2026

Artists including Lin-Manuel Miranda and Sara Bareilles gathered in protest Saturday at The People's Filibuster outside The Public Theater in New York City in protest of ICE.
Top Off-Broadway Shows for February 2026 Photo
Top Off-Broadway Shows for February 2026
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 1, 2026

What's happening off-Broadway? BroadwayWorld is here to guide you through the top picks for theatre this month. February is filled with world premieres featuring well-known stars. See the full list!
John Tartaglia, Karla Puno Garcia and More Set for The Muny Season 108 Productions Photo
John Tartaglia, Karla Puno Garcia and More Set for The Muny Season 108 Productions
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 30, 2026

The Muny has selected the seven teams of directors, choreographers, music directors and lead designers whose creative visions will shape the Tony Award-winning theatre’s 2026 season in Forest Park.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has The Public Theatre been nominated for?

Best Musical (Tony Awards) for Fun Home, Outstanding Body of Work (The Lortels), Costumes (Obie Awards) and Other Awards (Outer Critics Circle Awards).

What awards has The Public Theatre won?

The Public Theatre has won several prestigious awards, including Best Musical (Tony Awards) for Fun Home, Outstanding Body of Work (The Lortels), and Costumes (Obie Awards). Additionally, they have received various Other Awards from the Outer Critics Circle Awards.

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