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Theresa Rebeck is a widely produced playwright. Past New York productions include The Understudy, Mauritius, The Scene, The Water’s Edge, Bad Dates, The Butterfly Collection, Spike Heels, Loose Knit, The Family of Mann, View of the Dome and Omnium Gatherum (co-written, Pulitzer finalist). Publications include her Collected Plays Volumes I, II and III; Free Fire Zone (fall 2007), all with Smith & Kraus; and two novels, Three Girls and Their Brother and Twelve Rooms With a View with Random House/Shaye Areheart Books. Produced feature films include Harriet the Spy, Gossip and the independent features Sunday on the Rocks and Seducing Charlie Barker (adapted from her play The Scene). Awards include the Writers Guild of America Award for Episodic Drama and a Peabody Award for her work on NYPD Blue. She has also won the National Theatre Conference Award, the William Inge New Voices Playwriting Award, the PEN/Laura Pels Foundation Award, an Alex Award and a Lilly Award. She is currently the creator/executive producer of the new NBC show Smash. Ms. Rebeck is a contributing editor to the Harvard Review and an associate artist of the Roundabout Theatre Company. She serves on the Board of Directors for the Lark and, believe it or not, she is the treasurer of the Dramatists Guild. She lives in Brooklyn with her husband Jess and two children, Cooper and Cleo.

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DigDig
 
[Off-Broadway, 2023]
Director
Mad HouseMad House
 
[West End, 2022]
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The Way of the WorldThe Way of the World
 
[Washington, DC (Regional), 2018]
Director
What We're Up AgainstWhat We're Up Against
 
[Off-Broadway, 2017]
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The Way of the WorldThe Way of the World
 
[Off-Broadway, 2017]
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Poor BehaviorPoor Behavior
 
[Off-Broadway, 2014]
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The Scene
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Dig
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Our House
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Omnium Gatherum
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Loose Knit
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Spike Heels
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The Understudy
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Seminar
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Dead Accounts
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Seared
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Mauritius
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TheatreWorks Reveals Lineup For 2024-25 Season of World and Regional Premieres, Commi Photo
TheatreWorks Reveals Lineup For 2024-25 Season of World and Regional Premieres, Commissions, and More


TheatreWorks Silicon Valley has announced its 54th season—a lineup of works to be presented October 2024 through July 2025. Learn more about the full lineup here!

Kristine Nielsen Joins Maxine Linehan and Kelly McAndrew in the Dorset Theatre Festiv Photo
Kristine Nielsen Joins Maxine Linehan and Kelly McAndrew in the Dorset Theatre Festival


 Dorset Theatre Festival has announced full casting for The Beauty Queen of Leenane by Martin McDonagh and Sidekicked by Kim Powers in their upcoming 2024 Main Stage season, scheduled from June 21 through September 7, 2024 at the Dorset Playhouse.

JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING & More Set for Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati 2024-25 Seaso Photo
JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING & More Set for Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati 2024-25 Season


Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati has revealed its 2024-2025 season. See full programing and learn how to purchase tickets.

Krysta Rodriguez & More to Perform at Signature Theatre Gala Honoring Nathan Lane Photo
Krysta Rodriguez & More to Perform at Signature Theatre Gala Honoring Nathan Lane


On April 29, 2024, Signature Theatre will honor icon of stage and screen Nathan Lane with the company’s thirteenth Stephen Sondheim Award. Learn more!

Meet the Cast of PATRIOTS, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway Photo
Meet the Cast of PATRIOTS, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway


The Almeida Theatre production of Patriots officially begins previews on Broadway tonight, April 1. Meet the cast of Patriots here!

WAITRESS, FAT HAM & More Set for San Francisco Playhouse 2024/25 Season Photo
WAITRESS, FAT HAM & More Set for San Francisco Playhouse 2024/25 Season


San Francisco Playhouse has revealed its 22nd season, to be presented September 2024 to September 2025. See the full lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.

The Lark Playwrights Workshop To Continue As Part of Second Stage Theater's NEXT STAG Photo
The Lark Playwrights Workshop To Continue As Part of Second Stage Theater's NEXT STAGE FESTIVAL


Second Stage Theater which became the new home for the Lark Playwrights Workshop in 2022, will conclude this year’s program on March 26th. Learn more about the program!

Alley Theatre to Host Open Auditions for Houston Actors for Its 2024-2025 Season Photo
Alley Theatre to Host Open Auditions for Houston Actors for Its 2024-2025 Season


2024-25 Seasonal Auditions for Houston actors will be at Alley Theatre. Learn more about the season and see how to audition!

Review Roundup: AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE Starring Jeremy Strong Opens On Broadway Photo
Review Roundup: AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE Starring Jeremy Strong Opens On Broadway


From the boardroom to the boards! Emmy Award-winning Succession star, Jeremy Strong, stars in Henrik Ibsen’s AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE. Read the reviews!

Dorset Theatre Festival Reveals 2024 Season Lineup Photo
Dorset Theatre Festival Reveals 2024 Season Lineup


Dorset Theatre Festival has announced its 47th Main Stage Summer Season beginning June 21, 2024. Learn more about the full season lineup here!

Broadway Podcast Network Debuts THE DRAMA BOOK SHOW! Podcast Photo
Broadway Podcast Network Debuts THE DRAMA BOOK SHOW! Podcast


Broadway Podcast Network introduces a new podcast, THE DRAMA BOOK SHOW! Tune in for engaging discussions on drama literature and insightful interviews with industry professionals.

Sierra Stages Presents THE UNDERSTUDY One Night Only, March 13 Photo
Sierra Stages Presents THE UNDERSTUDY One Night Only, March 13


Sierra Stages will present The Understudy, an dazzling comedy from the Pulitzer-nominated playwright, Theresa Rebeck. Presented as the next installation of Theater by the Book, The Understudy runs one night only on Wednesday, March 15 at the Nevada Theatre in downtown Nevada City, CA.

Krysta Rodriguez To Perform At Out Of The Box Theatrics' BROADWAY AT THE 154 CABARET Photo
Krysta Rodriguez To Perform At Out Of The Box Theatrics' BROADWAY AT THE 154 CABARET SERIES


Broadway star Krysta Rodriguez joins Out of the Box Theatrics' Broadway at the 154 Cabaret.

Photos: Go Inside Roundabout's 2024 Gala, Honoring Kenny Leon and the Rudin Family Photo
Photos: Go Inside Roundabout's 2024 Gala, Honoring Kenny Leon and the Rudin Family


Roundabout Theatre Company celebrated its 2024 Gala, honoring Kenny Leon and The Rudin Family. Check out the photos here!

Alley Theatre Unveils 2024-25 Season Featuring World Premieres & More Photo
Alley Theatre Unveils 2024-25 Season Featuring World Premieres & More


The Alley Theatre has unveiled its 2024-25 season, including classic works, world premiere plays, a murder mystery, and lots of laughter. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

Photos: Eddie Redmayne, Gayle Rankin, and More Arrive at Opening Night of DOUBT Photo
Photos: Eddie Redmayne, Gayle Rankin, and More Arrive at Opening Night of DOUBT


See photos of Eddie Redmayne, Gayle Rankin, Rupert Friend, Nathan Lane, and more arriving on the red carpet of the opening night celebration of Doubt here!

Avantika, Tony Danza, Tovah Feldshuh, Tonya Pinkins and More Will Lead New Play WINDO Photo
Avantika, Tony Danza, Tovah Feldshuh, Tonya Pinkins and More Will Lead New Play WINDOWS


 Windows, a new play written by New York Times Bestselling Author Tawni O'Dell will make its world premiere, in a strictly limited engagement March 25th - 27th at The Town Hall. Learn more about the play and find out who is starring here!

Primary Stages Announces 2024 Fresh Ink Reading Series And Playwriting Cohort Photo
Primary Stages Announces 2024 Fresh Ink Reading Series And Playwriting Cohort


Explore the 2024 Fresh Ink Reading Series and Playwriting Cohort announced by Primary Stages. Discover new talents and upcoming plays in the world of Broadway.

Full Broadway Cast Set For PATRIOTS, Starring Michael Stuhlbarg, Will Keen, and More Photo
Full Broadway Cast Set For PATRIOTS, Starring Michael Stuhlbarg, Will Keen, and More


The full Broadway cast has been announced for the Almeida Theatre production of Patriots, the new play by Peter Morgan. Learn more about the show and find out who is starring here!

Proctors and Capital Repertory Theatre Reveal 2024-25 Seasons Photo
Proctors and Capital Repertory Theatre Reveal 2024-25 Seasons


Proctors Collaborative hosted “The Not So Late-Night Show” on the MainStage at Proctors Monday night to announce the 2024-25 season for both Proctors in Schenectady and Capital Repertory Theatre in Albany. Learn more about the upcoming seasons here!

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Theresa Rebeck FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Theresa Rebeck written?

Theresa Rebeck has written 20 shows including Spike Heels (Playwright), Loose Knit (Playwright), The Family of Mann (Playwright), View of the Dome (Playwright), The Butterfly Collection (Playwright), Omnium Gatherum (Playwright), The Water's Edge (Playwright), The Scene (Playwright), Mauritius (Playwright), The 24 Hour Plays 2007 (Playwright), Our House (Playwright), The Understudy (Playwright), Motherhood Out Loud (Playwright), Seminar (Playwright), Dead Accounts (Playwright), The Way of the World (Adaptation), What We're Up Against (Playwright), Bernhardt/Hamlet (Playwright), Seared (Playwright), Dig (Playwright).

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