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A.R. Gurney

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Birth Place: Buffalo, NY, USA

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STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
1989
Andrew Makepeace Ladd III [Replacement]

Productions

 
[Off-Broadway, 2014]
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[Off-Broadway, 1983]
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Awards and Nominations


winner
- 2013 - Legend of Off Broadway Honoree

A.R. Gurney


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Drama Desk Awards - 2011 - Special Award

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The Lortels - 1994 - Outstanding Body of Work

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The Pulitzer Prize - 1990 - The Pulitzer Prize for Drama

A.R. Gurney, Love Letters

Drama Desk Awards - 1988 - Outstanding New Play

A.R. Gurney, The Cocktail Hour

Drama Desk Awards - 1982 - Outstanding Play

A.R. Gurney, The Dining Room

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News


Review: DEAR JACK, DEAR LOUISE at Kechi Playhouse

What did our critic think of DEAR JACK, DEAR LOUISE at Kechi Playhouse?
Jonathan Silverstein Will Depart Keen Company as Artistic Director Following the 2024-2025 Season

Keen Company's Artistic Director Jonathan Silverstein will step down following the completion of the 2024-25 season.  Jonathan has held the position for the past 12 years starting in 2012.
Bernadette Peters And Ted Snowdon to be Honored at York Theatre Company Gala

The York Theatre Company will honor Bernadette Peters and Ted Snowdon at their Gala Evening. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Juliet Mills and Maxwell Caulfield to Star in LOVE LETTERS at Theatre Forty

Juliet Mills and Maxwell Caulfield will star in LOVE LETTERS, the classic romance by A.R. Gurney, at Theatre Forty in Beverly Hills on August 24.
Del Hughes Awards Honorees for Lifetime Achievement in the Art of Stage Management, The Founders Award & Special Recognition Award Revealed

The Stage Managers’ Association (SMA) has announced its annual Del Hughes Awards for Lifetime Achievement in the Art of Stage Management.
Signature Theatre's 2024 Gala to Honor Lila Neugebauer

Signature Theatre's 2024 Gala will honor acclaimed director Lila Neugebauer, celebrating her contributions to the theater community. Learn more about Neugebauer.
Cape Cod Theatre Project Announces 30th Season of Plays

The Cape Cod Theatre Project has announced its 30th Season of New Plays, running weekend nights in July from July 5 through July 28 at Falmouth Academy's Simon Center for the Arts.
Holland Taylor and Ana Villafañe Will Lead Political Play, N/A

Emmy Award-winner & Tony and Drama Desk Award-nominee Holland Taylor and Drama League and Outer Critics Circle Nominee, and Theatre World Award-winner Ana Villafañe will star as “N” and “A”, respectively in the world premiere of the new play N/A by Mario Correa. We have all of the details!
Interview: Avon Native John Ambrosino Makes his Broadway Debut in THE WHO'S TOMMY

While a student at Thayer Academy in Braintree, actor, singer, and director John Ambrosino saw his earliest Broadway shows – from “Sunset Boulevard” to “Victor/Victoria” and, in his senior year, “Titanic” with Brian D’Arcy James, brother of the school’s then Head of Drama, Anne James.
Adam Guettel, Austin Pendleton and More Will Be Honored with Dramatists Guild Awards

The Dramatists Guild previously announced that playwright Christopher Durang will receive a Lifetime Achievement award at this year’s ceremony. He will be joined by two additional recipients, George C. Wolfe and Emily Mann.
Julie White, Abby Mueller & More to Join The Acting Company Gala Honoring Stephen McKinley Henderson

Tony Award winner Julie White will host The Acting Company’s “Fantastic Journeys” Gala honoring Stephen McKinley Henderson. See who is taking part and learn how to purchase tickets.
Charles and Chesley Krohn Perform LOVE LETTERS with On the Verge Theatre

On the Verge Theatre has announced a once-in-a-lifetime event featuring the legendary theatre couple, Charles and Chesley Krohn, in a special one-night-only performance of A.R. Gurney's beloved play, LOVE LETTERS.
Cast Theatrical Presents A.R. Gurney's THE DINING ROOM

Experience the unique theatrical performance of THE DINING ROOM, presented by Cast Theatrical Company.
Freestyle Love Supreme, Marissa Jaret Winokur, and John Lloyd Young Will Headline Transport Group Gala

Transport Group has announced performers for its 2024 gala will include Tony Award winners Freestyle Love Supreme, Marissa Jaret Winokur, and John Lloyd Young.  
THE DINING ROOM Comes to Cast Theatrical Company This Month

Cast Theatrical will present A.R. Gurney’s comedy of manners, The Dining Room. Performances will be held at Cast Theatrical Company, 1909 Avenue G in Rosenberg from April 5 – 21, 2024.
Ella Dershowitz & Jill Eikenberry to Star in TWO HANDER World Premiere at NJRep

New Jersey Repertory Company will continue its 27th Season with the world premiere of Two Hander by Julia Blauvelt. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Christopher Durang to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award at 2024 Dramatists Guild Awards

Playwright Christopher Durang is the recipient of The Dramatists Guild's 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award. Learn more about Durang and about the award!
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.
Transport Group 2024 Gala Will Honor Jennifer Costello and Jan Svendsen Weiss This April

Transport Group has announced that its 2024 gala will honor Broadway producer Jennifer Costello and Activate4Good founder Jan Svendsen Weiss with its Transporting American Theatre Award on Tuesday, April 30, at The Edison Ballroom, 240 West 47 Street.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has A.R. Gurney written?

A.R. Gurney has written 30 shows including Grace (Bookwriter), The David Show (Playwright), Tonight in Living Color (Playwright), Who Killed Richard Cory? (Playwright), The Dining Room (Playwright), What I Did Last Summer (Playwright), The Middle Ages (Playwright), The Perfect Party (Playwright), Another Antigone (Playwright), Urban Blight (Bookwriter), The Cocktail Hour (Playwright), Love Letters (Playwright), Love Letters (Playwright), Later Life (Playwright), A Cheever Evening (Playwright), Sylvia (Playwright), Overtime (Playwright), Labor Day (Playwright), Far East (Playwright), Richard Cory (Source Material), The Fourth Wall (Playwright), Big Bill (Playwright), Indian Blood (Playwright), Crazy Mary (Playwright), Buffalo Gal (Playwright), The Grand Manner (Playwright), Black Tie (Playwright), Heresy (Plawyright), The Old Boy (Playwright), Love & Money (Author).

What awards has A.R. Gurney been nominated for?

Legend of Off Broadway Honoree () for , Special Award (Drama Desk Awards) for A.R. Gurney, Outstanding Body of Work (The Lortels), The Pulitzer Prize for Drama (The Pulitzer Prize) for Love Letters, Outstanding New Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The Cocktail Hour and Outstanding Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The Dining Room.

What awards has A.R. Gurney won?

A.R. Gurney has received several prestigious awards, including the Legend of Off Broadway Honoree and the Special Award from the Drama Desk Awards. He is also the recipient of the Outstanding Body of Work award from The Lortels.

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