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Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2020 - John Gassner Award

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Cast And Creative Team Set for LAUGHS IN SPANISH at Hartford Stage
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 6, 2025

Hartford Stage has revealed the cast and artistic team for its upcoming production of the stylish and playful comedy Laughs in Spanish, a contemporary caper set on the eve of Art Basel — the major art event in Miami. Learn how to purchase tickets!
Stream This Forgotten Jerry Herman Holiday Musical in Time for Christmas
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 20, 2024

With Christmas right around the corner, get into the holiday spirit with Mrs. Santa Claus, the forgotten Jerry Herman musical starring Angela Lansbury.
Santa Fe Playhouse Unveils 2025 Season Featuring a New Mexico Premiere & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 18, 2024

Santa Fe Playhouse revealed its 2025 season featuring the New Mexico premiere of PUEBLO REVOLT, curated by Anna M. Hogan, and more. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.
RAGTIME, Jerry Herman's MRS. SANTA CLAUS World Premiere & More Set For Goodspeed's 2025 Season
by Stephi Wild - Oct 9, 2024

Two-time Tony Award-winning Goodspeed Musicals has announced its 2025 season at the Goodspeed Opera House. Learn more about the season lineup here including Ragtime, All Shook Up, A Chorus Line, Mrs. Santa Claus.
Review: SpeakEasy Stage Company Serves Up Well-done LAUGHS IN SPANISH
by R. Scott Reedy - Sep 19, 2024

What did our critic think of LAUGHS IN SPANISH at Roberts Theatre, Calderwood Pavilion At Boston Center For The Arts? SpeakEasy Stage Company is opening its 34th season, the final for artistic director Paul Daigneault, with a fresh, lively, and funny production of “Laughs in Spanish” that has something for everyone.
Kitchen Theatre Company Launches 2024-25 Season With LAUGHS IN SPANISH
by Stephi Wild - Sep 10, 2024

Kitchen Theatre Company has announced the opening of its 2024-25 season with Laughs in Spanish, a hilarious and heartfelt comedy by Alexis Scheer.
Valeria Herrera's SPACEbound'Art Exhibition Opens At Kitchen Theatre Company
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 6, 2024

Valeria Herrera's SPACEBOUND art exhibition has been announced at Kitchen Theatre Company.
SpeakEasy Stage To Present LAUGHS IN SPANISH -
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 23, 2024

SpeakEasy Stage Company opens its 34th season with LAUGHS IN SPANISH, a cafecito –infused comedy about mothers, daughters, art, and success by award-winning Boston playwright Alexis Scheer.
1st Stage Unveils 2024-2025 Season, Kicking Off With LOGAN FESTIVAL OF SOLO PERFORMANCE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 2, 2024

1st Stage will kick off the 2024-2025 season with the Logan Festival of Solo Performance. Learn more about the season!
Photos: Inside Opening Night of Second Stage's BREAKING THE STORY
by Bruce Glikas - Jun 5, 2024

Second Stage Theater just celebrated opening night for the world premiere of Alexis Scheer's BREAKING THE STORY, directed by Jo Bonney. Check out photos from inside the big night!
Review Roundup: Alexis Scheer's BREAKING THE STORY
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 5, 2024

Second Stage Theater just celebrated opening night for the world premiere of Alexis Scheer's BREAKING THE STORY, directed by Jo Bonney. Check out what the critics are saying about the new play.
SpeakEasy Stage Company Reveals 34th Season
by Stephi Wild - May 17, 2024

The joyous and timely Tony-nominated play JAJA’S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING; a re-imagining of the acclaimed Ahrens & Flaherty musical A MAN OF NO IMPORTANCE; the witty, life-affirming drama PRU PAYNE; the laugh-packed, Tony–nominated satire AIN’T NO MO’; and the  fiesta-fueled comedy LAUGHS IN SPANISH will make up SpeakEasy Stage Company’s 34th Season.
Photos: MOTHER PLAY Celebrates Opening Night on Broadway
by Bruce Glikas - Apr 29, 2024

Mother Play officially opened on Broadway on April 25 at the Hayes Theater. Check out photos of the cast and VIPs at the after party here!
Miami Premiere of LAUGHS IN SPANISH Comes to GableStage Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Apr 16, 2024

GableStage Theatre Company has announced the Florida premiere of Laughs in Spanish, a new comedy by “Miami born and made” Alexis Scheer. This stylish, vibrant, and playful exploration of identity, family, and Art Basel premieres at GableStage’s historic Biltmore Hotel home from May 17 to June 23, 2024.
GableStage Theatre Company to Present Miami Premiere of LAUGHS IN SPANISH
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 15, 2024

GableStage Theatre Company will present the Florida premiere of Laughs in Spanish, a new comedy by “Miami born and made” Alexis Scheer.
DR. JEKYLL AND MR. HYDE & More Set for Hartford Stage 2024/2025 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 28, 2024

Hartford Stage has unveiled the lineup for its 2024/2025 season. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.
THE SKIN OF OUR TEETH, PRIMARY TRUST & More Set for Seattle Rep 24/25 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 25, 2024

Seattle Rep has revealed its 2024/25 Season, the first planned by its new Artistic Director Dámaso Rodríguez, who joined the organization in 2023.
LAUGHS IN SPANISH Comes to TheatreSquared This Month
by Stephi Wild - Mar 19, 2024

 'Laughs in Spanish' by Alexis Scheer will open in TheatreSquared’s Spring Theatre on March 27 in co-production with Stages Houston and will run through May 5.
Maggie Siff, Julie Halston & More to Star in BREAKING THE STORY at Second Stage
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 13, 2024

Second Stage Theater has revealed the complete cast for the world premiere production of a new play by Alexis Scheer, BREAKING THE STORY. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
Bennett Leak Will Be Second Stage Theater's Interim Artistic Director
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 28, 2024

Second Stage Theater has announced that Bennett Leak, Second Stage Theater's Director of Artistic Production, has been named Interim Artistic Director for the 2024-25 Season.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Alexis Scheer written?

Alexis Scheer has written 2 shows including Our Dear Dead Drug Lord (Playwright), Breaking the Story (Playwright).

What awards has Alexis Scheer been nominated for?

and John Gassner Award (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Our Dear Dead Drug Lord.

What awards has Alexis Scheer won?

Alexis Scheer has won the John Gassner Award from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for her work on Our Dear Dead Drug Lord.

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