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BIO

Amy Herzog's plays include After the Revolution (Williamstown, Playwrights Horizons; John Gassner Award Nomination), The Wendy Play (ACT, San Francisco), Hungry (Ensemble Studio Theater) and Belleville (upcoming, Yale Repertory Theater). She has had readings/workshops at Steppenwolf, Manhattan Theater Club, New York Stage and Film, Arena Stage in Washington, D.C., and Soho Rep, among others. She holds commissions from the Yale Rep, Steppenwolf, Ars Nova, and Playwrights Horizons and is an alumna of Youngblood, Play Group, and the SoHo Rep Writer/Director Lab, a Helen Merrill Award recipient, a former Playwrights' Realm Fellow, and the 2010 Playwright in Residence at Ars Nova. She teaches Playwriting at Bryn Mawr. MFA: Yale School of Drama.

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Productions

An Enemy of the PeopleAn Enemy of the People
 
[Broadway, 2024]
Adaptation
A Doll's HouseA Doll's House
 
[Broadway, 2023]
Adaptator

Writing

4000 Miles
Playwright
Belleville
Playwright
Mary Jane
Playwright

Awards and Nominations


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2024 - Outstanding Adaptation

Amy Herzog, An Enemy of the People

Tony Awards - 2024 - Best Play

Amy Herzog, Mary Jane


winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2023 - Best Revival of a Play

Amy Herzog, A Doll's House


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2023 - Outstanding Adaptation

Amy Herzog, A Doll's House

Drama Desk Awards - 2018 - Outstanding Play

Amy Herzog, Mary Jane


winner
New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 2018 - Best Play

Amy Herzog, Mary Jane


winner
Obie Awards - 2018 - Playwriting Award

Amy Herzog, Mary Jane

Drama Desk Awards - 2013 - Outstanding Play

Amy Herzog, Belleville

The Pulitzer Prize - 2013 - The Pulitzer Prize for Drama

Amy Herzog, 4 Miles


winner
Obie Awards - 2012 - Best New American Play

Amy Herzog , 4 Miles


winner
Obie Awards - 2012 - Best New American Play

Amy Herzog, 4 Miles

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The Inspired Acting Company to Produce Adaptation of A DOLL’S HOUSE Photo
The Inspired Acting Company to Produce Adaptation of A DOLL’S HOUSE
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 19, 2025

The Inspired Acting Company led by artistic director Jeff Thomakos has announced their upcoming production of the Tony-award winning revival of Henrik Ibsen’s A DOLL’S HOUSE.
David Zellnik's O TIME Comes to Catskill's Bridge Street Photo
David Zellnik's O TIME Comes to Catskill's Bridge Street
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 11, 2025

An investigation into a young Brazillian artist's mysterious death leads an American playwright on a profound journey of introspection in “O Time”, being presented at Catskill's Bridge Street Theatre March 21-23 as the third installment in BST's SoloFest 2025.
THE RUINS World Premiere and More Set for Guthrie Theater 2025"2026 Season Photo
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!
James Bundy to Step Down From Positions at David Geffen School of Drama and Yale Repe Photo
James Bundy to Step Down From Positions at David Geffen School of Drama and Yale Repertory Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 27, 2025

James Bundy, who has served Yale since 2002 as the fifth Elizabeth Parker Ware Dean of David Geffen School of Drama and fourth Artistic Director of Yale Repertory Theatre, will step down from these positions on June 30, 2026.
SoloFest 2025 To Present HELP! I'M TRAPPED IN A ONE-WOMAN SHOW! with Kate Skinner Photo
SoloFest 2025 To Present HELP! I'M TRAPPED IN A ONE-WOMAN SHOW! with Kate Skinner
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 26, 2025

Kate Skinner finds herself ‘trapped in a one-woman show' in a new ‘one-woman show' called “Help! I'm Trapped in a One-Woman Show!”, receiving its world premiere March14-16 as Show #Two in Bridge Street Theatre's SoloFest 2025.
Review: MARY JANE at Three Bone Theatre Photo
Review: MARY JANE at Three Bone Theatre
by Perry Tannenbaum - Feb 15, 2025

What did our critic think of MARY JANE at Three Bone Theatre?
Review: Nancye Hayes Returns To The Sydney Theatre Company Stage in 4000 MILES Photo
Review: Nancye Hayes Returns To The Sydney Theatre Company Stage in 4000 MILES
by Jade Kops - Feb 9, 2025

Amy Herzog’s Pulitzer Prize nominated 4000 MILES shares a heartwarming and humorous tale of generations coming together.
New York Theatre Workshop Announces Additional Performers And Presenters For Their 20 Photo
New York Theatre Workshop Announces Additional Performers And Presenters For Their 2025 Annual Gala
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 30, 2025

New York Theatre Workshop has announced additional performers and presenters for the NYTW 2025 Gala, honoring Emmy Award winner Rachel Brosnahan, Tony Award winner Joaquina Kalukango, and Tony Award-winning theater and film producer Greg Nobile.
Cast Set For ANNA IN THE TROPICS at Asolo Repertory Theatre Photo
Cast Set For ANNA IN THE TROPICS at Asolo Repertory Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jan 29, 2025

Asolo Repertory Theatre has announced complete casting for the Pulitzer Prize-winning romantic drama Anna in the Tropics, which begins previews in February.
Review: A DOLL'S HOUSE at Milwaukee Chamber Theater Photo
Review: A DOLL'S HOUSE at Milwaukee Chamber Theater
by Cathy Jakicic - Jan 28, 2025

What did BroadwayWorld's critic think of A Doll's House at Milwaukee Chamber Theater? Read the review here and learn more about Milwaukee Chamber Theater's production.
WISH YOU WERE HERE Adds Performance at South Coast Repertory Photo
WISH YOU WERE HERE Adds Performance at South Coast Repertory
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 18, 2025

South Coast Repertory is bringing Pulitzer Prize-winning, Orange County native Sanaz Toossi home with the West Coast premiere of her comedy Wish You Were Here. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
MARY JANE Recording Featuring Rachel McAdams Available on Audible Photo
MARY JANE Recording Featuring Rachel McAdams Available on Audible
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 23, 2024

The recording of Manhattan Theatre Project's Broadway production of Mary Jane is now available to listen to on Audible. Learn more about the production, which starred Rachel McAdams.
WISH YOU WERE HERE Makes West Coast Premiere At South Coast Repertory Photo
WISH YOU WERE HERE Makes West Coast Premiere At South Coast Repertory
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 19, 2024

South Coast Repertory will bring the Pulitzer Prize-winning, Orange County native Sanaz Toossi home with the West Coast premiere of her comedy Wish You Were Here.
Rachel Brosnahan, Joaquina Kalukango & Greg Nobile to be Honored at NYTW's 2025 Gala Photo
Rachel Brosnahan, Joaquina Kalukango & Greg Nobile to be Honored at NYTW's 2025 Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 18, 2024

New York Theatre Workshop's 2025 Gala will honor Emmy Award winner Rachel Brosnahan, Tony Award winner Joaquina Kalukango, and Tony Award-winning theater and film producer Greg Nobile. Learn more and see how to attend.
Nancye Hayes Returns to STC in 4000 MILES Photo
Nancye Hayes Returns to STC in 4000 MILES
by Stephi Wild - Nov 27, 2024

The legendary Nancye Hayes will return to Sydney Theatre Company for the first time in two decades to star in Amy Herzog’s 4000 Miles, a tender portrait of two people at opposite ends of life’s journey.
Photos: RAGTIME at City Center Opening Night Gala Photo
Photos: RAGTIME at City Center Opening Night Gala
by Bruce Glikas - Nov 1, 2024

Go inside the opening night performance and gala dinner for Ragtime at City Center in the photos here!
Playwrights Horizons Renames Mainstage 'The Judith O. Rubin Theater' After Longtime B Photo
Playwrights Horizons Renames Mainstage 'The Judith O. Rubin Theater' After Longtime Board Chair
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 29, 2024

Playwrights Horizons  has renamed its Mainstage Theater the Judith O. Rubin Theater,.
Concord Theatricals Acquires Licensing Rights For James Graham Titles Photo
Concord Theatricals Acquires Licensing Rights For James Graham Titles
by Stephi Wild - Oct 28, 2024

Concord Theatricals announced the acquisition of licensing rights for several plays by James Graham, including INK, THIS HOUSE, LABOUR OF LOVE, A HISTORY OF FALLING THINGS, and QUIZ.
Ensemble Studio Theatre Announces New Youngblood Members Photo
Ensemble Studio Theatre Announces New Youngblood Members
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 18, 2024

Ensemble Studio Theatre announced the new members of its Youngblood program, a collective of emerging playwrights under 30.
Yale Repertory Theatre Reveals Newly Commissioned Artists Photo
Yale Repertory Theatre Reveals Newly Commissioned Artists
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 30, 2024

Yale Repertory Theatre has revealed the commissioning of new work by three artists. These three artists join a roster of more than 70 others whose work has been supported by Yale’s Binger Center for New Theatre. Learn more!
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Amy Herzog written?

Amy Herzog has written 4 shows including 4000 Miles (Playwright), The Great God Pan (Playwright), Belleville (Playwright), Mary Jane (Playwright).

What awards has Amy Herzog been nominated for?

Outstanding Adaptation (Drama Desk Awards) for An Enemy of the People, Best Play (Tony Awards) for Mary Jane, Best Revival of a Play (BroadwayWorld Awards) for A Doll's House, Outstanding Adaptation (Drama Desk Awards) for A Doll's House, Outstanding Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Mary Jane, Best Play (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for Mary Jane, Playwriting Award (Obie Awards) for Mary Jane, Outstanding Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Belleville, The Pulitzer Prize for Drama (The Pulitzer Prize) for 4000 Miles , Best New American Play (Obie Awards) for 4000 Miles and Best New American Play (Obie Awards) for 4000 Miles.

What awards has Amy Herzog won?

Outstanding Adaptation (Drama Desk Awards) for An Enemy of the People, Best Revival of a Play (BroadwayWorld Awards) for A Doll's House, Outstanding Adaptation (Drama Desk Awards) for A Doll's House, Best Play (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for Mary Jane, Playwriting Award (Obie Awards) for Mary Jane, Best New American Play (Obie Awards) for 4000 Miles, and Best New American Play (Obie Awards) for 4000 Miles.

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