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Tony Kushner's other plays include A Bright Room Called Day; Angels In America, Parts One and Two; Slavs!; Homebody/Kabul and Caroline, or Change. His adaptations include Corneille's The Illusion, S.Y. Ansky's The Dybbuk, and Brecht's The Good Person of Sezuan and Mother Courage and Her Children (Public Theater). Kushner’s films include Angels In America, directed by Mike Nichols and Munich, directed by Steven Spielberg. His books include Brundibar, illustrations by Maurice Sendak; The Art of Maurice Sendak, 1980 to the Present; and Wrestling With Zion: Progressive Jewish-American Responses to the Palestinian/Israeli Conflict (co-edited with Alisa Solomon). Kushner has received the Pulitzer Prize, an Emmy Award, an Oscar nomination, two Tony Awards, three Obie Awards, an Olivier Award, two Evening Standard Awards, and is the first recipient of the Steinberg Distinguished Playwright Award.

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Special Benefit Production, 2002
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[Off-Broadway, 2006]
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[Off-Broadway, 1988]
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[Off-Broadway, 1987]
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[Off-Broadway, 1987]
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[Off-Broadway, 1987]
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Tony Kushner Awards and Nominations


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The Lortels - 2011 - Outstanding Revival

Tony Kushner, Angels in America: Perestroika


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The Lortels - 2011 - Outstanding Revival

Tony Kushner, Angels in America: Millennium Approaches


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Olivier Awards - 2007 - Best New Musical

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Drama Desk Awards - 2004 - Outstanding Book of a Musical

Tony Kushner, Caroline, or Change


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Obie Awards - 2004 - Special Citations

Tony Kushner, Caroline, or Change


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The Lortels - 2004 - Playwrights’ Sidewalk Inductee(s)

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Tony Awards - 2004 - Best Book of a Musical

Tony Kushner, Caroline, or Change

Tony Awards - 2004 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

Tony Kushner, Caroline, or Change


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Obie Awards - 2002 - Playwriting

Tony Kushner, Homebody/Kabul


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Obie Awards - 1995 - Playwriting

Tony Kushner, Slavs!

New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 1994 - Best Play

Tony Kushner, Angels in America: Perestroika

Olivier Awards - 1994 - BBC Award for the Play of the Year

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Tony Awards - 1994 - Best Play

Tony Kushner, Angels in America: Perestroika

Drama Desk Awards - 1993 - Outstanding New Play

Tony Kushner, Angels in America


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Drama Desk Awards - 1993 - Outstanding Play

Tony Kushner, Angels in America: Perestroika


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New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 1993 - Best Play

Tony Kushner, Angels in America: Millennium Approaches


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The Pulitzer Prize - 1993 - The Pulitzer Prize for Drama

Tony Kushner, Angels in America: Millennium Approaches


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Tony Awards - 1993 - Best Play

Tony Kushner, Angels in America: Millennium Approaches


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Evening Standard Awards - 1992 - Best Play

Tony KushnerAngels in America

Olivier Awards - 1992 - BBC Award for the Play of the Year

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Tony Kushner Joins Rachel Maddow at Provincetown Town Hall This May

The Provincetown Bookshop has announced that Tony Kushner, the Pulitzer Prize winning playwright of Angels in America, will join Rachel Maddow, the Emmy-Award winning author and host of MSNBC’s The Rachel Maddow Show, for its special live event: An Evening with Rachel Maddow on Memorial Day Weekend, Sunday, May 26, 2024 at 6:30 PM EDT at Provincetown Town Hall. 

Actor Jeffrey Wright Delivered The 35th Annual Nancy Hanks Lecture On Arts And Public Policy

Renowned actor Jeffrey Wright gives an insightful address at the 35th Annual Nancy Hanks Lecture on Arts and Public Policy, discussing the importance and impact of arts in society.

Playwright Aleshea Harris Wins the 2023 Kesselring Prize for Playwriting

Explore the latest news from the National Arts Club regarding the Kesselring Prize. Stay updated on the details of the award and its significance in the world of Broadway.

CAROLINE, OR CHANGE To Have South Florida Premiere At Actors' Playhouse At The Miracle Theatre

See the South Florida Premiere of the Broadway musical CAROLINE, OR CHANGE at the Miracle Theatre from March 27 - April 14, 2024.

PEOPLE, PLACES & THINGS Will Return to the West End in May

The original hit production of People, Places and Things will make a return to London's West End, this spring. 

Aisha Jackson, LaChanze & More to Take Part in 2024 TCG Gala: OUR STORIES

Theatre Communications Group has revealed the performers for the 2024 TCG Gala: Our Stories, which will be held on Monday, March 11, 2024, at The Edison Ballroom. See who is taking part and learn how to purchase tickets.

The Wilma Theater Presents Radical New Production Of THE GOOD PERSON OF SETZUAN

Discover the radically reclaimed production of THE GOOD PERSON OF SETZUAN by Bertolt Brecht at The Wilma Theater.

Theatre Communications Group Announces Recipients For PLAYS FOR THE PEOPLE: IN THE STACKS

Theatre Communications Group reveals the recipients of the Plays for the People: In the Stacks initiative, an effort to support and promote new theatrical works.

Theatre Communications Group Announces Recipients For PLAYS FOR THE PEOPLE: IN THE STACKS

Theatre Communications Group has announced the recipients of Plays for the People: In the Stacks. With funding from the Mellon Foundation, TCG has provided $25,000 total in book credits to the fifty recipient organizations, helping to expand and diversify their drama collections.

Kathleen Chalfant, Jonathan Raviv, and More Set for HERE THERE ARE BLUEBERRIES at NYTW

New York Theatre Workshop has announced the full cast & creative team for Here There Are Blueberries, co-written by NYTW Usual Suspect and Tony & Emmy Award nominee Moisés Kaufman & Emmy Award nominee Amanda Gronich, and conceived & directed by Moisés Kaufman.

Photos: Vineyard Theatre's Annual Gala Honors Jesse Tyler Ferguson

Vineyard's Annual Gala, honoring Tony Award-winning actor Jesse Tyler Ferguson, was held Monday, February 26, 2024 at the Edison Ballroom. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos from the big night here!

Ang Lee, Corey Stoll and Madison Love to be Honored at NYU Tisch School of the Arts' 2024 Gala

New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts will honor world-renowned film director Ang Lee, critically acclaimed film, television and Broadway actor Corey Stoll, and multi-platinum singer and songwriter Madison Love. Learn more about the honorees and about the gala!

Photos: Sally Field Visits Off-Broadway Production of OH, MARY!

Oh, Mary!, the Off Broadway comedy written by and starring Cole Escola, welcomed a special guest, Sally Field, who visited the production this week. Check out photos of Sally with the cast and crew here!

John Douglas Thompson & Nicole Ari Parker to Lead Red Bull Theater's ANTONY & CLEOPATRA

RED BULL THEATER has revealed updated casting for the next offering of a new season of OBIE Award-winning Revelation Readings: Antony & Cleopatra by William Shakespeare. See who is starring!

Laguna Playhouse Presents A SHAYNA MAIDEL By Barbara Lebow This March

Laguna Playhouse will present A Shayna Maidel, written by Barbara Lebow and directed by Laguna Playhouse Artistic Director David Ellenstein. A Shayna Maidel will begin previews on Wednesday, March 13, 2024 and run through Sunday, March 31, 2024 at the Laguna Playhouse.

Review: TOPDOG/UNDERDOG at Invictus Theatre Company

Invictus Theatre Company's production of the Pulitzer Prize-winner TOPDOG/UNDERDOG has moments of comedic entertainment and dramatic import, but it struggles to live up to the play's substantial reputation. It runs through March 31.

Review: MOTHER COURAGE AND HER CHILDREN at Ensemble

What did our critic think of MOTHER COURAGE AND HER CHILDREN at Ensemble?

Patti LuPone Will Perform at Vineyard Theatre's Annual Gala

Patti LuPone will perform at the Vineyard's Annual Gala honoring Tony Award-winning actor Jesse Tyler Ferguson. Learn more about the gala and find out how to attend here!

Six Points Theater Presents The World Premiere Of THE MONEYLENDER'S DAUGHTER This March

Discover the untold story of Shylock and his daughter Jessica in the world premiere of 'The Moneylender's Daughter' at Six Points Theater.

The Provincetown Theater Reveals 2024 Season; ANGELS IN AMERICA, THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW, and More!

The Provincetown Theater has announced its roster of productions for its 2024 season in Provincetown, MA. Season Subscriptions for 2024 are now on sale. Learn more about the full season lineup here!

Tony Kushner FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Tony Kushner been in?

Tony Kushner has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has Tony Kushner been in?

Tony Kushner has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Tony Kushner been nominated for?

Tony Kushner has been nominated for various awards throughout his career. Some of the notable nominations include Outstanding Revival at The Lortels for "Angels in America: Perestroika" and "Angels in America: Millennium Approaches," Best New Musical at the Olivier Awards for "Caroline, Or Change," Outstanding Book of a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for "Caroline, or Change," and Special Citations at the Obie Awards for "Caroline, or Change." He has also been recognized with awards such as Playwrights’ Sidewalk Inductee(s) at The Lortels, Best Book of a Musical at the Tony Awards for "Caroline, or Change," and Best Original Score at the Tony Awards for "Caroline, or Change." Additionally, he has received accolades for his playwriting for works like "Homebody/Kabul" and "Slavs!" His contributions to "Angels in America" have garnered him awards like Best Play at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for both "Perestroika" and "Millennium Approaches," the Pulitzer Prize for Drama for "Millennium Approaches," and Best Play at the Tony Awards for both parts of "Angels in America." He has also won the BBC Award for the Play of the Year at the Olivier Awards for "Perestroika" and "Angels In America," as well as the Outstanding New Play and Outstanding Play at the Drama Desk Awards for "Angels in America" and "Angels in America: Perestroika."

What awards has Tony Kushner won?

Tony Kushner has won several awards throughout his career, including Outstanding Revival at The Lortels for "Angels in America: Millennium Approaches" and "Perestroika," Best New Musical at the Olivier Awards for "Caroline, Or Change," Outstanding Book of a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for "Caroline, or Change," Special Citations at the Obie Awards for "Caroline, or Change," Playwrights’ Sidewalk Inductee(s) at The Lortels, Playwriting at the Obie Awards for "Homebody/Kabul" and "Slavs!," Best Play at the Tony Awards for "Angels in America: Perestroika" and "Millennium Approaches," Outstanding Play at the Drama Desk Awards for "Angels in America: Perestroika," Best Play at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for "Angels in America: Millennium Approaches," and The Pulitzer Prize for Drama for "Angels in America: Millennium Approaches."

How many shows has Tony Kushner written?

Tony Kushner has written 15 shows including Don Juan de Marco (Lyricist), L'Illusion (Adaptation), A Bright Room Called Day (Playwright), Angels in America: Millennium Approaches (Playwright), Angels in America (Playwright), Angels in America: Perestroika (Playwright), The Illusion (Adaptation), Slavs! (Playwright), A Dybbuk, or Between Two Worlds (Adaptation), Love's Fire: Fresh Numbers by Seven American Playwrights (Playwright), Homebody/Kabul (Playwright), Caroline, or Change (Bookwriter), Short Talks on the Universe (Playwright), Brundibar (Libretto), The Intelligent Homosexual's Guide to Capitalism and Socialism with a Key to the Scriptures (Playwright).

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