Anna Deveare Smith
Latest News on Anna Deveare Smith:
Review: NOTES FROM THE FIELD at Portland Playhouse (Mar 11, 2025)
FAT HAM South Florida Premiere to be Presented at Island City Stage (Feb 28, 2025)
World Premiere Of B*TCHCRAFT to be Presented at Wild Project (Dec 5, 2024)
Review: NOTES FROM THE FIELD at Portland Playhouse (Mar 11, 2025)
FAT HAM South Florida Premiere to be Presented at Island City Stage (Feb 28, 2025)
World Premiere Of B*TCHCRAFT to be Presented at Wild Project (Dec 5, 2024)
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Awards and Nominations
- 2017 - Best Solo Performance
Anna Deveare Smith, Notes From the Frield
Drama Desk Awards - 2017 - Outstanding Solo Performance
Anna Deveare Smith, Notes from the Field
Drama League Awards - 2017 - Distinguished Performance Award
Anna Deveare Smith, Notes from the Field
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1994 - Outstanding One Person Show
Anna Deveare Smith, Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992
Drama Desk Awards - 1992 - Outstanding One Person Show
Anna Deveare Smith, Fires in the Mirror
Videos
Photos/Video: Tony-Winner Susan Stroman Receives 2023 Louis Auchincloss Prize
by A.A. Cristi - 2023-12-14 23:21:21
TV: HEDWIG's Kevin Adams Celebrates Tony Win for Best Lighting Design of a Musical
by Nicole Rosky - 2014-06-09 12:00:01
STAGE TUBE: Reheasal Footage of Crossroads' LAST FIVE YEARS
by James T Harding - 2012-04-11 08:09:10
News
Review: NOTES FROM THE FIELD at Portland Playhouse
by Krista Garver - Mar 11, 2025
NOTES FROM THE FIELD is a must-see for anyone who cares about justice, education, and our collective future.
by Krista Garver - Mar 11, 2025
NOTES FROM THE FIELD is a must-see for anyone who cares about justice, education, and our collective future.
FAT HAM South Florida Premiere to be Presented at Island City Stage
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 28, 2025
Island City Stage will present their collaborative production of Fat Ham, the 2022 Pulitzer Prize-winning play by James Ijames, this spring. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 28, 2025
Island City Stage will present their collaborative production of Fat Ham, the 2022 Pulitzer Prize-winning play by James Ijames, this spring. Learn more!
World Premiere Of B*TCHCRAFT to be Presented at Wild Project
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 5, 2024
wild project will present the World Premiere of B*TCHCRAFT: A Musical Play performed by queer music icon Bitch, directed by Margie Zohn at wild project. Learn how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 5, 2024
wild project will present the World Premiere of B*TCHCRAFT: A Musical Play performed by queer music icon Bitch, directed by Margie Zohn at wild project. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Remy Bumppo Reveals 2024 Associate Artists
by Stephi Wild - Oct 18, 2024
Remy Bumppo Theatre Company, launching its 2024 - 2025 season with Dear Elizabeth, October 17 - November 17, at Theater Wit, has announced its slate of new Associate Artists.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 18, 2024
Remy Bumppo Theatre Company, launching its 2024 - 2025 season with Dear Elizabeth, October 17 - November 17, at Theater Wit, has announced its slate of new Associate Artists.
How Common Are Autobiographical Plays and Musicals?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Oct 6, 2024
This time, the reader question was: With Yellow Face on Broadway, have there been other semi-autobiographical shows on Broadway where the writer made themself a character?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Oct 6, 2024
This time, the reader question was: With Yellow Face on Broadway, have there been other semi-autobiographical shows on Broadway where the writer made themself a character?
WAITRESS Star Lenne Klingaman Releases Full-Length Album 'PHOENIX'
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 27, 2024
Lenne Klingaman, the Singer-Songwriter and Actor known for her role as Dawn in the hit Broadway musical Waitress, has released her highly anticipated Full-Length Album PHOENIX.
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 27, 2024
Lenne Klingaman, the Singer-Songwriter and Actor known for her role as Dawn in the hit Broadway musical Waitress, has released her highly anticipated Full-Length Album PHOENIX.
Christopher Ashley Will Take Over as Roundabout Theatre Company Artistic Director
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 25, 2024
Christopher Ashley, 17-year Artistic Director of La Jolla Playhouse, will be the new Artistic Director of Roundabout Theatre Company, to begin his tenure in July 2026 with the 2027-28 season.
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 25, 2024
Christopher Ashley, 17-year Artistic Director of La Jolla Playhouse, will be the new Artistic Director of Roundabout Theatre Company, to begin his tenure in July 2026 with the 2027-28 season.
Broadway Performer Lenne Klingaman Releases New Single 'Hand Me the Fire'
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 16, 2024
Lenne Klingaman, the Singer-Songwriter and Actor known for her role as Dawn in the hit Broadway musical Waitress, has released her new single “Hand Me The Fire.” It marks the fourth track off her upcoming full-length album PHOENIX, due September 27th, 2024.
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 16, 2024
Lenne Klingaman, the Singer-Songwriter and Actor known for her role as Dawn in the hit Broadway musical Waitress, has released her new single “Hand Me The Fire.” It marks the fourth track off her upcoming full-length album PHOENIX, due September 27th, 2024.
Carnegie Hall Reveals Series Of Well-Being Concerts For 2024"2025 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 12, 2024
Carnegie Hall is introducing a series of well-being concerts for the 2024–2025 season, focusing on the intersection of music and mental health. Learn more about the series and see how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 12, 2024
Carnegie Hall is introducing a series of well-being concerts for the 2024–2025 season, focusing on the intersection of music and mental health. Learn more about the series and see how to purchase tickets.
Playwrights' Arena Honors Denise Blasor, Gregg Daniel, And C. Raul Espinoza At Annual Brunch Gala At LA LGBT Center
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 28, 2024
Join Playwrights' Arena for their Annual Gala on April 28, 2024. Celebrate the art of playwriting and support the development of new plays in this festive event.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 28, 2024
Join Playwrights' Arena for their Annual Gala on April 28, 2024. Celebrate the art of playwriting and support the development of new plays in this festive event.
Complete Cast & Design Team Set for BATHHOUSE.PPTX at The Flea
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 1, 2024
The Flea has revealed the complete cast and design team for the world premiere production of BATHHOUSE.PPTX, written by Jesús I. Valles.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 1, 2024
The Flea has revealed the complete cast and design team for the world premiere production of BATHHOUSE.PPTX, written by Jesús I. Valles.
Photos/Video: Tony-Winner Susan Stroman Receives 2023 Louis Auchincloss Prize
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 15, 2023
Museum of the City of New York has presented with the 2023 Louis Auchincloss Prize to award-winning director and choreographer Susan Stroman. See photos from inside the event including a special video message from Stro's The Producers collaborator, Mel Brooks.
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 15, 2023
Museum of the City of New York has presented with the 2023 Louis Auchincloss Prize to award-winning director and choreographer Susan Stroman. See photos from inside the event including a special video message from Stro's The Producers collaborator, Mel Brooks.
Susan Stroman to Receive 2023 Louis Auchincloss Prize From Museum of the City of New York
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 20, 2023
Museum of the City of New York to present the 2023 Louis Auchincloss Prize to award-winning director and choreographer Susan Stroman.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 20, 2023
Museum of the City of New York to present the 2023 Louis Auchincloss Prize to award-winning director and choreographer Susan Stroman.
Aaron P. Dworkin to Release Debut Spoken Word Album, THE POETJOURNALIST, on Azica Records
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 3, 2023
Aaron P. Dworkin, celebrated arts activist and MacArthur Fellow, releases his debut spoken word album, 'The Poetjournalist', exploring themes such as African-American history, mental health, women's power, and more. Available digitally on September 8, 2023, on Azica Records.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 3, 2023
Aaron P. Dworkin, celebrated arts activist and MacArthur Fellow, releases his debut spoken word album, 'The Poetjournalist', exploring themes such as African-American history, mental health, women's power, and more. Available digitally on September 8, 2023, on Azica Records.
Cast Announced for ETTA & ELLA ON THE UPPER WEST SIDE at REDCAT
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 5, 2023
One of the American theater's seminal writers, Adrienne Kennedy captures the Black experience in America in the 20th century with a trademark embrace of symbolism, lyricism, and mythic figures. In this world premiere production, Etta and Ella Harrison are talented academics on the Upper West Side – as well as sisters and rivals.
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 5, 2023
One of the American theater's seminal writers, Adrienne Kennedy captures the Black experience in America in the 20th century with a trademark embrace of symbolism, lyricism, and mythic figures. In this world premiere production, Etta and Ella Harrison are talented academics on the Upper West Side – as well as sisters and rivals.
Theatre 40 Presents Monday Night Theatre Appreciation Seminars Now Through November 7
by Stephi Wild - Sep 19, 2022
Theatre Forty once again presents Theatre Appreciation Seminars on Monday nights at 7:00 p.m. The series of rehearsed play-readings will be presented on Zoom, with the exception of the final play in this series, A Christmas Truce, which will be presented on stage at Theatre Forty on November 7.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 19, 2022
Theatre Forty once again presents Theatre Appreciation Seminars on Monday nights at 7:00 p.m. The series of rehearsed play-readings will be presented on Zoom, with the exception of the final play in this series, A Christmas Truce, which will be presented on stage at Theatre Forty on November 7.
American Repertory Theater Announces September Programming Featuring TWILIGHT: LOS ANGELES, 1992 & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 2, 2022
A.R.T. has announced September programming, centered around Anna Deveare Smith's Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992. See the full September schedule here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 2, 2022
A.R.T. has announced September programming, centered around Anna Deveare Smith's Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992. See the full September schedule here!
Industry Pro Newsletter: Using the Arts to Fund the Arts? Edinburgh Sees Large Ticket Sale Drop
by Alex Freeman - Aug 29, 2022
As summer comes to a close, many regional theaters are preparing to get their new seasons started - for many, this season still carries with it a lot of risk - some of the shows in their season are still shows they had intended to do at some point during the pandemic, and segments of the audience are still hesitant to return to their seats.
by Alex Freeman - Aug 29, 2022
As summer comes to a close, many regional theaters are preparing to get their new seasons started - for many, this season still carries with it a lot of risk - some of the shows in their season are still shows they had intended to do at some point during the pandemic, and segments of the audience are still hesitant to return to their seats.
LYRICS FROM LOCKDOWN at The Apollo Theater Will Livestream to Prisons Worldwide Next Week
by Stephi Wild - Aug 22, 2022
The award-winning theatrical hip-hop and multimedia production Lyrics From Lockdown, written and performed by renowned artist and activist Bryonn Bain, will play one historic performance to a live audience at the world-famous Apollo Theater in Harlem on Monday, August 29 at 7PM.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 22, 2022
The award-winning theatrical hip-hop and multimedia production Lyrics From Lockdown, written and performed by renowned artist and activist Bryonn Bain, will play one historic performance to a live audience at the world-famous Apollo Theater in Harlem on Monday, August 29 at 7PM.
Chicago's Navy Pier Will Host Second Annual Chicago Live!
by Stephi Wild - Aug 1, 2022
Navy Pier, Chicago's iconic cultural destination, announced today that it will bring back Chicago Live! as an annual two-day performance festival, with generous support from the Pritzker Foundation.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 1, 2022
Navy Pier, Chicago's iconic cultural destination, announced today that it will bring back Chicago Live! as an annual two-day performance festival, with generous support from the Pritzker Foundation.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What awards has Anna Deveare Smith been nominated for?
Best Solo Performance () for Notes From the Frield, Outstanding Solo Performance (Drama Desk Awards) for Notes from the Field, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Notes from the Field, Outstanding One Person Show (Drama Desk Awards) for Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992 and Outstanding One Person Show (Drama Desk Awards) for Fires in the Mirror.
What awards has Anna Deveare Smith won?
Outstanding One Person Show at the Drama Desk Awards for Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992.
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