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While We're Young
[ 2014 ] Elise

Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2024 - Outstanding Play

Annie Baker, Infinite Life


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The Pulitzer Prize - 2014 - Pulitzer Prize for Drama

Annie Baker, The Flick

Drama Desk Awards - 2013 - Outstanding Play

Annie Baker, The Flick


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Obie Awards - 2013 - Playwriting

Annie Baker, The Flick


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Obie Awards - 2010 - Best New American Play

Annie Baker, Circle Mirror Transformation


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Obie Awards - 2010 - Best New American Play

Annie Baker, The Aliens

Drama Desk Awards - 2009 - Outstanding Play

Annie BakerBody Awareness

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2009 - John Gassner Playwriting Award

Annie Baker, Body Awareness

News


Playwrights Horizons Renames Mainstage 'The Judith O. Rubin Theater' After Longtime Board Chair

Playwrights Horizons  has renamed its Mainstage Theater the Judith O. Rubin Theater,.
Ensemble Studio Theatre Announces New Youngblood Members

Ensemble Studio Theatre announced the new members of its Youngblood program, a collective of emerging playwrights under 30.
Annie Baker's JANET PLANET to Begin Streaming Exclusively On Max in November

A24’s JANET PLANET, written and directed by Annie Baker, will make its streaming debut on Max on FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1. The film will debut on HBO linear on SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2 at 8:00 p.m. ET.
The Actors' Reading Collective Will Present West Coast Premiere of THE ANTIPODES

The Actors’ Reading Collective, in residence at Marin Shakespeare Company, has announced the West Coast premiere of Annie Baker’s The Antipodes.
Review: THE FLICK at Gaslight Baker Theatre

What did our critic think of THE FLICK at Gaslight Baker Theatre?
Signature Theatre Names Emily Shooltz as the Organization's New Artistic Director

Signature Theatre has announced Emily Shooltz as the organization’s new Artistic Director. Shooltz will step into the role November 1, following a nationwide search for a dynamic candidate with the experience and daring to carry Signature’s mission and unique producing model into the future.
Audra McDonald, Sara Bareilles, Alan Cumming and More Set For 2024 New Yorker Festival

This year's New Yorker festival is set to take place next month, and includes a host of Broadway names on its slate. The lineup will include talks with Alan Cumming, Audra McDonald, Ayad Akhtar, Sara Bareilles, and more. Additionally, a screening of the new film adapation of The Piano Lesson will be held.
Sydney Theatre Company Announces 2025 Season

Sydney Theatre Company has announced its 2025 season, featuring a lineup of new productions and classic revivals.
Riot Act's Site Specific Chekhov Adaptation GROSS OLD MAN Premieres In LA Arts District Loft

Riot Act announced Gross Old Man, a hyper-intimate adaptation of Chekhov's Uncle Vanya, opening September 12th at Crawlspace LA in Downtown Los Angeles. Limited to 25 audience members per night.
UTA Names Patrick Herold And Rachel Viola Co-Heads Of Theatre

UTA has named Patrick Herold and Rachel Viola co-heads of the agency’s theatre practice. Read more.
COAL MINE THEATRE Kicks-Off 2024-25 Season With Canadian Premiere Of Annie Baker's INFINITE LIFE

COAL MINE THEATRE will get their 10th anniversary season underway with one of the most hotly anticipated shows of the fall season, the Canadian Premiere of Annie Baker’s most recent play, INFINITE LIFE, on stage September 6 – September 29 at the company’s Danforth home.
Annie Baker's JANET PLANET Now Available to Watch at Home

Janet Planet, the feature drama written and directed by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Annie Baker, is now available to stream from all major platforms. The cast includes Julianne Nicholson, Zoe Ziegler, Elias Koteas, Will Patton, and Sophie Okonedo. 
Third Rail Repertory Theatre Announces 2024-2025 Season

Third Rail Repertory Theatre has announced its 2024-2025 season, featuring a diverse lineup of plays and performances. Discover the exciting new productions coming to the stage this season.
Canadian Premiere of INIFINITE LIFE Will Be Led By Jean Yoon and More at the Coal Mine Theatre

The Coal Mine Theatre will present the Canadian premiere of INFINITE LIFE, by Annie Baker, and directed by Jackie Maxwell. Performances run September 6-29, 2024.
Meet the Cast of JOB, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway!

Following two sold-out runs Off-Broadway, JOB, the play by Max Wolf Friedlich, starring acclaimed original cast members Peter Friedman and Sydney Lemmon, is coming to Broadway! Previews begin tonight. Meet the cast of JOB here!
THE 24 HOUR PLAYS: NATIONALS 2024 Cohort Announced

THE 24 HOUR PLAYS has announced this year's cohort for The 24 Hour Plays: Nationals, which will return this summer for their 13th year. A weeklong professional development initiative for early-career theater artists, The 24 Hour Plays: Nationals 2024 will take place July 15-22, 2024 at the Pace University Lower Manhattan campus. 
2024 Drama Desk Awards Winners- The Full List

The best of Broadway and off-Broadway came together for the 68th Annual Drama Desk Awards, which were held at The Skirball Center for the Performing Arts.
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.
JOB, Starring Peter Friedman and Sydney Lemmon, Will Open on Broadway This Summer

Following two sold-out runs Off-Broadway, JOB, the smash hit play by Max Wolf Friedlich, will open on Broadway this summer starring acclaimed original cast members Peter Friedman and Sydney Lemmon. We have all of the details!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Annie Baker written?

Annie Baker has written 6 shows including Circle Mirror Transformation (Playwright), The Aliens (Playwright), The Flick (Playwright), John (Playwright), The Antipodes (Playwright), Infinite Life (Playwright).

What awards has Annie Baker been nominated for?

Outstanding Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Infinite Life, Pulitzer Prize for Drama (The Pulitzer Prize) for The Flick, Outstanding Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The Flick, Playwriting (Obie Awards) for The Flick, Best New American Play (Obie Awards) for Circle Mirror Transformation, Best New American Play (Obie Awards) for The Aliens, Outstanding Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Body Awareness and John Gassner Playwriting Award (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Body Awareness.

What awards has Annie Baker won?

Annie Baker has won several prestigious awards, including the Pulitzer Prize for Drama for The Flick. She also received the Obie Awards for Playwriting for The Flick, and she won the Obie Award for Best New American Play for both Circle Mirror Transformation and The Aliens.

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