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Arthur Kopit

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BIO

Kopit was an American playwright. He was a two-time Pulitzer Prize finalist (Indians and Wings) and a three-time Tony Award nominee: Best Play, Indians (1970); Best Play, Wings (1979); and Best Book of a Musical, for Nine (1982). He won the Vernon Rice Award (now known as the Drama Desk Award) in 1962 for Oh Dad, Poor Dad, Mamma's Hung You in the Closet and I'm Feelin' So Sad and was nominated for another Drama Desk Award in 1979 for Wings.

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Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 1982 - Best Book of a Musical

Arthur Kopit, Nine

Drama Desk Awards - 1979 - Outstanding New Play

Arthur Kopit, Wings

Tony Awards - 1979 - Best Play

Arthur Kopit, Wings

New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 1970 - Best American Play

Arthur Kopit, Indians

Tony Awards - 1970 - Best Play

Arthur Kopit, Indians


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Drama Desk Awards - 1962 - Best Playwright

Arthur Kopit, Oh Dad, Poor Dad, Mamma's Hung You in the Closet and I'm Feelin' So Sad

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Video: Watch Ramin Karimloo Perform 'Only With You' From NINE
by Michael Major - Jan 30, 2025

Ramin Karimloo has released a video of himself singing 'Only You' from Nine the Musical. The video also features Melissa James, Victoria Hamilton-Barritt, and Zizi Strallen. 
Review: NINE at Garden Theatre
by Paul Batterson - Jan 26, 2025

What did our critic think of NINE at Garden Theatre?
WHEN ELVIS MET THE BEATLES Will Premiere at Ogunquit Playhouse; 2025 Season Announced
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 14, 2025

Ogunquit Playhouse has unveiled their 93rd season, featuring a world premiere production, Guys and Dolls, and much more. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.
LES DONES DE GUIDO CONTINI llega del 23 al 27 de enero al Gaudí
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez - Jan 14, 2025

El musical basado en NINE con Mariona Castillo y dirigido por David Pintó tendrá cinco únicas funciones en Barcelona.
Ruthie Henshall, Amber Davies, and More Join NINE Concert Led By Ramin Karimloo
by Stephi Wild - Dec 11, 2024

Further casting has been announced for Hope Mill Theatre’s new concert version of Nine the Musical, starring Broadway and West End star Ramin Karimloo, at Lowry, Salford next year.
Interview: Playwright Jenny Lyn Bader and MRS. STERN WANDERS THE PRUSSIAN STATE LIBRARY
by Marina Kennedy - Oct 21, 2024

Broadwayworld had the opportunity to interview Jenny Lyn Bader about her career and the 'Mrs. Stern Wanders the Prussian State Library' at 59E59 Theaters.
Ramin Karimloo Will Lead NINE THE MUSICAL in Concert at The Lowry
by Stephi Wild - Oct 1, 2024

Hope Mill Theatre will present a new concert version of Nine the Musical, starring Broadway and West End star Ramin Karimloo, at The Lowry, Salford next year.
A Brief History of Movie Stars in Their Broadway Debuts
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Aug 11, 2024

This time, the reader question was: What is the history of established movie stars making their Broadway debuts?
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld August 9, 2024
by - Aug 9, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is August 9, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Video: Steven Pasquale, Lesli Margherita, and More in NINE at the Kennedy Center
by Joshua Wright - Aug 8, 2024

See all new video of The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts production of Maury Yeston and Arthur Kopit’s Tony Award®–winning musical Nine, directed and choreographed Andy Blankenbuehler. Watch the company perform 'My Husband Makes Movies,' 'Be Italian,' and more.
Review Roundup: NINE Opens at the Kennedy Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 7, 2024

See what the critics are saying about Nine at the Kennedy Center. Read the reviews and learn more about the production.
Review: NINE at Kennedy Center
by Elliot Lanes - Aug 7, 2024

It’s been 40 years since the national tour of the 1982 Arthur Kopit/Maury Yeston Tony Award winning Broadway musical Nine played at the Kennedy Center. It is currently the latest entry into the Broadway Center Stage series and boasts an all-star cast, a large orchestra and an “interesting” concept by director/choreographer Andy Blankenbuehler.
Photos: Steven Pasquale and More in NINE at The Kennedy Center
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 4, 2024

Check out production photos from Nine at The Kennedy Center, starring Steven Pasquale, Elizabeth Stanley, Carolee Carmello, and more here!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld July 30, 2024
by - Jul 30, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is July 30, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Video: Hear From Steven Pasquale, Elizabeth Stanley & More From the Cast of NINE at the Kennedy Center
by Backstage Live with Richard Ridge - Jul 29, 2024

Hear from Steven Pasquale and more from the cast of Nine at the Kennedy Center in this new video from BroadwayWorld! Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld July 25, 2024
by - Jul 25, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is July 25, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Photos: Cast of NINE at the Kennedy Center Meets the Press
by Bruce Glikas - Jul 24, 2024

See photos of the cast of Nine at the Kennedy Center meeting the press! See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld July 16, 2024
by - Jul 16, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is July 16, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Full Cast Set For NINE at the Kennedy Center, Starring Steven Pasquale
by Stephi Wild - Jul 15, 2024

The complete cast and creative team have been announced for the production of Maury Yeston and Arthur Kopit’s musical Nine at the Kennedy Center! Learn more about who is joining the company, led by Steven Pasquale.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld May 23, 2024
by - May 23, 2024

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Arthur Kopit written?

Arthur Kopit has written 13 shows including Oh Dad, Poor Dad, Mamma's Hung You in the Closet and I'm Feelin' So Sad (Playwright), Asylum (Playwright), The Day the Whores Came Out to Play Tennis/ Sing to Me Through Open Windows (Playwright), Indians (Playwright), Wings (Playwright), Wings (Playwright), Nine (Bookwriter), End of the World (Playwright), High Society (Bookwriter), Road to Nirvana (Playwright), Wings (Source Material), Phantom (Bookwriter), Y2K (Playwright).

What awards has Arthur Kopit been nominated for?

Best Book of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Nine, Outstanding New Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Wings, Best Play (Tony Awards) for Wings, Best American Play (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for Indians, Best Play (Tony Awards) for Indians and Best Playwright (Drama Desk Awards) for Oh Dad, Poor Dad, Mamma's Hung You in the Closet and I'm Feelin' So Sad.

What awards has Arthur Kopit won?

Arthur Kopit has won the Best Playwright award at the Drama Desk Awards for his play Oh Dad, Poor Dad, Mamma's Hung You in the Closet and I'm Feelin' So Sad.

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