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William Inge

Date of Death: June 10, 1973 (60)

Birth Place: Independence, KS, USA

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Movies

Come Back, Little Sheba
[ 1952 ] writer
Splendor in the Grass
[ 1961 ] writer
All Fall Down
[ 1962 ] writer
The Stripper
[ 1963 ] writer
Picnic
[ 2014 ] writer

Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 1958 - Best Play

William Inge, The Dark at the Top of the Stairs

Tony Awards - 1956 - Best Play

William Inge, Bus Stop

New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 1955 - Best American Play

William Inge, Bus Stop


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New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 1953 - Best American Play

William Inge, Picnic


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The Pulitzer Prize - 1953 - The Pulitzer Prize for Drama

William Inge, Picnic

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Natalia Kholodenko To Present Joanna Pickering's Play LARA'S JOURNEY
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 15, 2025

TV psychologist Natalia Kholodenko will present Lara's Journey for her Ukraine seminar on April 22nd in a collaboration with leading artists. From heartbreak to hope, TV psychologist Natalia Kholodenko has become the guiding light for millions of Ukrainian women navigating the devastation of war.
Review: PICNIC at The Arctic Playhouse
by Christopher Verleger - Apr 2, 2025

The Arctic Playhouse welcomes the advent of spring with a gratifying production of esteemed playwright William Inge’s “Picnic,” a Pulitzer Prize-winning comedic drama about the choices people make and the paths they take, intentionally or otherwise, to find happiness and avert loneliness.
Meet the Cast of JUST IN TIME, Now on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Mar 31, 2025

Performances are underway for the new Broadway musical Just in Time, with previews beginning March 31, 2025 at Broadway’s Circle in the Square Theatre. Meet the cast of Just in Time here!
Pulitzer Prize for Drama: Iconic Plays That Shaped American Theater
by Sidney Paterra - Mar 30, 2025

The Pulitzer Prize for Drama is one of the most prestigious honors in American theater, celebrating outstanding works that have made a significant impact on the stage. Here's a closer look at what the Pulitzer Prize for Drama is, how it works, and why it matters.
FST Reveals Lineup For 2025 Burdick Play Reading Festival
by Stephi Wild - Mar 24, 2025

Florida Studio Theatre has announced the lineup for its 2025 Burdick New Play Festival, featuring three staged readings of new works by contemporary American playwrights.
Midori Francis Joins BUS STOP Cast at Classic Stage Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 19, 2025

Obie and Drama Desk award winner Midori Francis has joined the cast of William Inge’s Bus Stop, directed by Jack Cummings III Off-Broadway. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
THE RUINS World Premiere and More Set for Guthrie Theater 2025�"2026 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 10, 2025

The Guthrie Theater has revealed nine productions as part of its 2025–2026 mainstage season, plus a world premiere. Learn more about the season and see full programming here!
Classic Stage Company Announces Classic Perspectives Programming & Special Access Performances For WINE IN THE WILDERNESS
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 8, 2025

Classic Stage Company has announced their full programming for Classic Perspectives, a series of post-show conversations inspired by Wine in the Wilderness by Alice Childress (Trouble in Mind) and directed by Tony Award winner LaChanze (Trouble in Mind).
Full Cast Set for BUS STOP at Classic Stage Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 26, 2025

Classic Stage Company, American Theatre Company, and Transport Group revealed the cast and dates for their co-production of William Inge’s Bus Stop, directed by Jack Cummings III. Learn more about the production here!
Jessica Vosk, Lesli Margherita, Ethan Slater, and More Join CLASSICS GONE MAD!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 24, 2025

Classic Stage Company will present the 2025 iteration of Classics Gone Mad!, a benefit event hosted by stage and screen star Nina West, featuring Jessica Vosk, Lesli Margherita, Ethan Slater and more. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Joanna Pickering's New Play LARA'S JOURNEY Will Be Directed By Karen Carpenter
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 5, 2025

Joanna Pickering's new one-act play, Lara's Journey, will have its debut performance in The Spark Theater Festival, on March 6th, at 7pm, at the Chain Theater (312 W 36th Street, New York City).
NAATCO’s Creative Producer Peter Kim to Step Down
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 29, 2025

Peter Kim, NAATCO’s Creative Producer, will be stepping down from his position at the end of this month. Learn more about Kim and about the company's plans for the future.
The Factory Theater's Overtime Series Returns With GREETINGS
by Stephi Wild - Jan 19, 2025

Currently in their 30th Season of producing world premiere productions by Chicago playwrights, The Factory Theater has announced the 2025 return of their Overtime Series.
Staged Reading of BARKLEE Comes to AMT Theater
by Stephi Wild - Jan 15, 2025

AMT Theater in partnership with Paris Avenue Productions will be developing a new play, BARKLEE, written by award winning playwright Tom Cavanaugh. Learn more about the reading here!
April Matthis, Crystal Finn & More Join THE MEMBER OF THE WEDDING at CSC
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 21, 2024

Classic Stage Company has revealed the cas for the next play in The Rediscovery Readings series, The Member of the Wedding, by Carson McCullers. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
Olivia Washington & Tramell Tillman Join WINE IN THE WILDERNESS at Classic Stage Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 30, 2024

Olivia Washington and Tramell Tillman have joined the cast of WINE IN THE WILDERNESS by Alice Childress at Classic Stage Company, adding depth to this compelling production. Learn how to purchase tickets.
John Patrick Shanley To Be Honored at The William Inge Center For The Performing Arts
by Paula Makar - Oct 23, 2024

The William Inge Center for the Arts at Independence Community College, Independence Kansas, announces John Patrick Shanley as the Honoree for the 42nd William Inge Theatre Festival, which takes place April 17-19, 2025. Shanley will be presented with the William Inge Distinguished Achievement in the American Theatre Award. The Festival will include the 8th New Play Lab, a partnership with the Kansas Arts Commission and Independence Community College, performances, workshops, panel discussions and social events.
Video: Sneak Peek at Makaya McCraven & SHABAKA, Coming to McCarter Theatre Next Weekend
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 13, 2024

Audiences will get a double bill of jazz brilliance with Makaya McCraven & SHABAKA on Saturday, October 19. Check out a video sneak peek at the performance here.
Video: Watch a Preview of LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at South Coast Repertory
by Michael Major - Oct 4, 2024

Watch a first look at Little Shop of Horrors at South Coast Repertory! The new video montage features a look at various scenes and musical numbers from the production, set to the title song and 'Suddenly Seymour' sung by the cast. Watch the video of the new production now!
NAATCO to Present Modern Verse Translations of Shakespeare's CYMBELINE and TWELFTH NIGHT Plus More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 30, 2024

NAATCO will present the World Premiere of Andrea Thome’s modern verse translation of one of Shakespeare’s most complex plays, Cymbeline, presented in partnership with Play On Shakespeare. Learn more about upcoming performances and see how to purchase tickets.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has William Inge written?

William Inge has written 13 shows including Sheba (Source Material), Picnic (Playwright), Bus Stop (Playwright), The Dark at the Top of the Stairs (Playwright), A Loss of Roses (Playwright), Glory in the Flower (Playwright), Natural Affection (Playwright), Hot September (Source Material), Where's Daddy? (Playwright), Cherry (Source Material), Summer Brave (Playwright), The Dark at the Top of the Stairs (Playwright), Come Back, Little Sheba (Playwright).

What awards has William Inge been nominated for?

William Inge has been nominated for several awards throughout his career. He was nominated for Best Play at the Tony Awards for both "The Dark at the Top of the Stairs" and "Bus Stop." In addition, he received nominations for Best American Play at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for "Bus Stop" and "Picnic." Furthermore, Inge won The Pulitzer Prize for Drama for his play "Picnic."

What awards has William Inge won?

William Inge has won several prestigious awards for his play "Picnic." He received the Best American Play award from the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama from The Pulitzer Prize. These accolades recognize the excellence and impact of Inge's work in the theatrical industry.

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