Alfred Uhry
Latest News on Alfred Uhry:
Review: THE LAST NIGHT OF BALLYHOO at City Theatre Austin (Nov 19, 2024)
PARADE to Replace ALI in the Next Broadway In Chicago Season (Nov 1, 2024)
PARADE Comes to the Fisher Theater Next Year (Oct 31, 2024)
Review: THE LAST NIGHT OF BALLYHOO at City Theatre Austin (Nov 19, 2024)
PARADE to Replace ALI in the Next Broadway In Chicago Season (Nov 1, 2024)
PARADE Comes to the Fisher Theater Next Year (Oct 31, 2024)
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Source Material
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Movies
Mystic Pizza
[ 1988 ] writer
[ 1988 ] writer
Driving Miss Daisy
[ 1989 ] writer
[ 1989 ] writer
Rich in Love
[ 1992 ] writer
[ 1992 ] writer
Awards and Nominations
Drama Desk Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Book of a Musica
Alfred Uhry, LoveMusik
winner
New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 1999 - Best Musical
Alfred Uhry, Parade
winner
Tony Awards - 1999 - Best Book of a Musical
Alfred Uhry, Parade
Drama Desk Awards - 1997 - Outstanding New Play
Alfred Uhry, The Last Night of Ballyhoo
The Pulitzer Prize - 1997 - The Pulitzer Prize for Drama
Alfred Uhry, Ballyhoo
The Pulitzer Prize - 1997 - The Pulitzer Prize for Drama
Alfred Uhry, The Last Night of Ballyhoo
winner
Tony Awards - 1997 - Best Play
Alfred Uhry, The Last Night of Ballyhoo
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The Pulitzer Prize - 1988 - The Pulitzer Prize for Drama
Alfred Uhry, Driving Miss Daisy
Drama Desk Awards - 1977 - Outstanding Lyrics
Alfred Uhry, The Robber Bridegroom
Drama Desk Awards - 1976 - Outstanding Book of a Musical
Alfred Uhry, The Robber Bridegroom
Tony Awards - 1976 - Best Book of a Musical
Alfred Uhry, The Robber Bridegroom
Videos
Video: Jason Robert Brown and Alfred Uhry Celebrate Tony Win for 'Best Revival of a Musical'
by Richard Ridge - Jun 12, 2023
Video: Ben Platt Discusses PARADE Feeling 'Frighteningly Contemporary' on CBS MORNINGS
by Michael Major - May 12, 2023
Video: Courtnee Carter and Douglas Lyons From PARADE Perform at the Future of Everything Festival
by Stephi Wild - May 3, 2023
Video: Watch Ben Platt & Micaela Diamond Perform 'This Is Not Over Yet' From PARADE on the TODAY SHOW
by Michael Major - Mar 23, 2023
Video: Jason Robert Brown & Alfred Uhry Discuss the Process of Bringing PARADE to the Stage
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 6, 2023
Video: Ben Platt & Micaela Diamond on Why Now Is 'The Moment' for PARADE
by Backstage Live with Richard Ridge - Mar 2, 2023
Video: NYC Mayor Eric Adams Takes The Stage At PARADE To Condemn Anti-Semitic Protest
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 23, 2023
Video: Ben Platt, Micaela Diamond, and the Cast of PARADE Take Their First Bows
by Stephi Wild - Feb 22, 2023
VIDEO: Ben Platt & Micaela Diamond Discuss the Significance of Bringing PARADE to Broadway
by Michael Major - Jan 10, 2023
Video: Alex Joseph Grayson Sings 'Feel the Rain Fall' from PARADE at New York City Center
by Show Highlights - Nov 8, 2022
Photos & Video: First Look at Ben Platt, Micaela Diamond & More in PARADE
by Show Highlights - Nov 2, 2022
Video: Ben Platt, Micaela Diamond, Jason Robert Brown & More Rehearse City Center Encores! PARADE
by Sneak Peek - Oct 25, 2022
Broadway Rewind: Watch Scenes from PARADE, with Jeremy Jordan, Laura Benanti and More!
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 18, 2020
VIDEO: Get A First Look At Wallace Buice Theatre's PARADE in Marietta, GA
by Alan Henry - Oct 9, 2018
News
Review: THE LAST NIGHT OF BALLYHOO at City Theatre Austin
At City Theatre Austin, Payton Trahan (dir) captures the heart of “The Last Night of Ballyhoo” with precision and empathy, offering audiences a compelling reminder of the cost of exclusion and the beauty of embracing one’s roots.
At City Theatre Austin, Payton Trahan (dir) captures the heart of “The Last Night of Ballyhoo” with precision and empathy, offering audiences a compelling reminder of the cost of exclusion and the beauty of embracing one’s roots.
PARADE to Replace ALI in the Next Broadway In Chicago Season
Broadway In Chicago revealed that ALI, originally scheduled for next year, will be postponed until further notice. Parade will take its place. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Broadway In Chicago revealed that ALI, originally scheduled for next year, will be postponed until further notice. Parade will take its place. Learn how to purchase tickets.
PARADE Comes to the Fisher Theater Next Year
Broadway In Detroit has announced that Parade, winner of the 2023 Tony Award® for Best Revival of a Musical, will make its Detroit premiere at the Fisher Theatre February 25 – March 9, 2025.
Broadway In Detroit has announced that Parade, winner of the 2023 Tony Award® for Best Revival of a Musical, will make its Detroit premiere at the Fisher Theatre February 25 – March 9, 2025.
City Theatre Austin Presents LAST NIGHT OF BALLYHOO In November
City Theatre Austin will present Alfred Uhry's award-winning play, LAST NIGHT OF BALLYHOO, from November 8 to 24.
City Theatre Austin will present Alfred Uhry's award-winning play, LAST NIGHT OF BALLYHOO, from November 8 to 24.
Tickets for Season's Final Five Broadway Shows on Sale at The Smith Center
Going on sale Friday, October 18: the final five shows of The Smith Center’s 2024-2025 Toyota Broadway Las Vegas® Series. The season features productions direct from Broadway that have been collectively showered with multiple Tony Awards®, Drama Desk Awards and Olivier Awards.
Going on sale Friday, October 18: the final five shows of The Smith Center’s 2024-2025 Toyota Broadway Las Vegas® Series. The season features productions direct from Broadway that have been collectively showered with multiple Tony Awards®, Drama Desk Awards and Olivier Awards.
Interview: Naomi Rose-Mock of PARADE at Arts@Faith
For 105 people per night over the course of eight performances, Rose-Mock brought to life Alfred Uhry’s book and Jason Robert Brown’s lyrics about Leo Frank, a Jewish factory superintendent who was tried, convicted and lynched after being accused of murdering Mary Phagan, a 13-year-old who had worked at the factory.
For 105 people per night over the course of eight performances, Rose-Mock brought to life Alfred Uhry’s book and Jason Robert Brown’s lyrics about Leo Frank, a Jewish factory superintendent who was tried, convicted and lynched after being accused of murdering Mary Phagan, a 13-year-old who had worked at the factory.
What We Know So Far About MIDNIGHT IN THE GARDEN OF GOOD AND EVIL on Broadway
Taylor Mac and Jason Robert Brown's MIDNIGHT IN THE GARDEN OF GOOD AND EVIL, is coming to Broadway in 2025. What do we know so far about the new musical?
Taylor Mac and Jason Robert Brown's MIDNIGHT IN THE GARDEN OF GOOD AND EVIL, is coming to Broadway in 2025. What do we know so far about the new musical?
DRIVING MISS DAISY Comes to Emerson Theater Collaborative
The Arts Academy of Sedona and Emerson Theater Collaborative announced a production of DRIVING MISS DAISY by Alfred Uhry, set for October 4-6, 2024, at Verde Valley School's Brady Hall. Directed by Camilla, the cast includes Joan Westmoreland, Ernest Pittman, and James Yaw.
The Arts Academy of Sedona and Emerson Theater Collaborative announced a production of DRIVING MISS DAISY by Alfred Uhry, set for October 4-6, 2024, at Verde Valley School's Brady Hall. Directed by Camilla, the cast includes Joan Westmoreland, Ernest Pittman, and James Yaw.
Boca Stage's THE LAST NIGHT OF BALLYHOO to Open at the Delray Beach Playhouse in October
Boca Stage’s second production of the 2024-2025 season will be The Last Night of Ballyhoo by Pulitzer Prize/Tony Award/and Academy Award-winning playwright Alfred Uhry. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
Boca Stage’s second production of the 2024-2025 season will be The Last Night of Ballyhoo by Pulitzer Prize/Tony Award/and Academy Award-winning playwright Alfred Uhry. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
PARADE National Tour is Coming to Chicago in 2025
The national tour of PARADE, will play the CIBC Theatre for a limited two-week engagement in 2025. PARADE is directed by Tony Award winner Michael Arden and will star Max Cherin and Talia Suskauer. Learn how to purchase tickets.
The national tour of PARADE, will play the CIBC Theatre for a limited two-week engagement in 2025. PARADE is directed by Tony Award winner Michael Arden and will star Max Cherin and Talia Suskauer. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Max Chernin & Talia Suskauer Will Lead PARADE On Tour
BroadwayWorld has learned that Max Chernin and Talia Suskauer will lead the tour of Broadway revival of Parade as Leo and Lucille Frank, which will tour in 2025.
BroadwayWorld has learned that Max Chernin and Talia Suskauer will lead the tour of Broadway revival of Parade as Leo and Lucille Frank, which will tour in 2025.
Heather Headley and Ben Platt Will Join Jason Robert Brown at Carnegie Hall
Tony and Grammy Award-winning artists Heather Headley and Ben Platt will join three-time Tony Award-winning composer Jason Robert Brown for his Carnegie Hall solo concert debut on October 25, 2024, at 8:00 PM.
Tony and Grammy Award-winning artists Heather Headley and Ben Platt will join three-time Tony Award-winning composer Jason Robert Brown for his Carnegie Hall solo concert debut on October 25, 2024, at 8:00 PM.
Jason Robert Brown Will Perform in Concert at Carnegie Hall In October
Three-time Tony Award-winning composer Jason Robert Brown will perform a special concert event at Carnegie Hall on October 25, 2024, at 8:00 PM. Learn more about the concert here!
Three-time Tony Award-winning composer Jason Robert Brown will perform a special concert event at Carnegie Hall on October 25, 2024, at 8:00 PM. Learn more about the concert here!
Nick Jonas and Adrienne Warren Will Lead First Broadway Production of THE LAST FIVE YEARS
Still hurting over the end of the Broadway season? BroadwayWorld has just learned that that singer, songwriter and actor Nick Jonas and Tony Award winner Adrienne Warren will return to Broadway to star as 'Jamie' and 'Cathy' in the first ever Broadway production of Tony Award winner Jason Robert Brown's beloved THE LAST FIVE YEARS. We have all of the details!
Still hurting over the end of the Broadway season? BroadwayWorld has just learned that that singer, songwriter and actor Nick Jonas and Tony Award winner Adrienne Warren will return to Broadway to star as 'Jamie' and 'Cathy' in the first ever Broadway production of Tony Award winner Jason Robert Brown's beloved THE LAST FIVE YEARS. We have all of the details!
Jeanine Tesori and Bess Wohl Join Dramatists Guild Council
Jeanine Tesori and Bess Wohl have joined The Dramatists Guild Council, the leadership team of the Guild.
Jeanine Tesori and Bess Wohl have joined The Dramatists Guild Council, the leadership team of the Guild.
REVIEW: Prejudice, Politics And The Perversion Of Justice Play Out in PARADE
Mark Taylor (Director) delivers an engaging expression of Alfred Uhry (Book) and Jason Robert Brown’s (Music and Lyrics) Tony Award winning musical PARADE.
Mark Taylor (Director) delivers an engaging expression of Alfred Uhry (Book) and Jason Robert Brown’s (Music and Lyrics) Tony Award winning musical PARADE.
SCHMIGADOON! Premiere, LEGALLY BLONDE & More Set For Kennedy Center Season
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts has announced its 2024–2025 theater season featuring a world premiere, exclusive engagements, and the latest Broadway hits.
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts has announced its 2024–2025 theater season featuring a world premiere, exclusive engagements, and the latest Broadway hits.
PARADE Opens This Week at the Seymour Centre
The highly anticipated Tony- Award winning musical Parade opens this week in Sydney. A true story about an unsolved murder that divided a nation, Jason Robert Brown's powerful and poignant production will commence a limited three week season at the Seymour Centre from Thursday 9 May.
The highly anticipated Tony- Award winning musical Parade opens this week in Sydney. A true story about an unsolved murder that divided a nation, Jason Robert Brown's powerful and poignant production will commence a limited three week season at the Seymour Centre from Thursday 9 May.
PARADE National Tour Will Play Emerson Colonial Theatre in 2025
The touring production of the acclaimed Broadway revival of Parade, winner of the 2023 Tony Award® for Best Revival of a Musical, will play Boston’s Emerson Colonial Theatre from March 11-23, 2025.
The touring production of the acclaimed Broadway revival of Parade, winner of the 2023 Tony Award® for Best Revival of a Musical, will play Boston’s Emerson Colonial Theatre from March 11-23, 2025.
Beck Center Reveals 2024/25 Season Lineup; WAITRESS, A CHORUS LINE, and More!
Beck Center for the Arts has announced its 2024-2025 Professional Theater Season, the 91st season which includes Tony Award Winners, comedies, dramas, musicals, and another collaboration with Baldwin Wallace University Musical Theatre program. Learn more about the lineup here!
Beck Center for the Arts has announced its 2024-2025 Professional Theater Season, the 91st season which includes Tony Award Winners, comedies, dramas, musicals, and another collaboration with Baldwin Wallace University Musical Theatre program. Learn more about the lineup here!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Alfred Uhry written?
Alfred Uhry has written 11 shows including Parade (Source Material), Here's Where I Belong (Lyricist), The Robber Bridegroom (Bookwriter/Lyricist), Chapeau (Bookwriter/Lyricist), Swing (Lyricist), Driving Miss Daisy (Playwright), The Last Night of Ballyhoo (Playwright), The Light in the Piazza (Bookwriter), LoveMusik (Bookwriter), In Your Arms (Story), My Paris (Book).
What awards has Alfred Uhry been nominated for?
Outstanding Book of a Musica (Drama Desk Awards) for LoveMusik, Best Musical (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for Parade, Best Book of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Parade, Outstanding New Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The Last Night of Ballyhoo, The Pulitzer Prize for Drama (The Pulitzer Prize) for Ballyhoo, The Pulitzer Prize for Drama (The Pulitzer Prize) for The Last Night of Ballyhoo , Best Play (Tony Awards) for The Last Night of Ballyhoo, The Pulitzer Prize for Drama (The Pulitzer Prize) for Driving Miss Daisy, Outstanding Lyrics (Drama Desk Awards) for The Robber Bridegroom, Outstanding Book of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for The Robber Bridegroom and Best Book of a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Robber Bridegroom .
What awards has Alfred Uhry won?
Alfred Uhry has won several prestigious awards, including Best Musical (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for Parade, Best Book of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Parade, Best Play (Tony Awards) for The Last Night of Ballyhoo, and The Pulitzer Prize for Drama for Driving Miss Daisy.
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