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Athol Fugard

Birth Place: Middleburg, Cape Province, SOUTH AFRICA

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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
1985
Morris

Productions

 
[Off-Broadway, 2016]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2012]
Director
 
[Broadway, 1985]
Director
 
[Broadway, 1982]
Director
 
[Broadway, 1980]
Director
 
[Broadway, 1974]
Director
 
[Broadway, 1974]
Director

Writing

Playwright
Playwright
Author

Awards and Nominations


winner
- 2017 - Legend of Off-Broadway Honorees

Athol Fugard


winner
The Lortels - 1996 - Outstanding Body of Work

Athol Fugard


winner
The Lortels - 1996 - Outstanding Body of Work

Athol Fugard


winner
Helen Hayes Awards - 1990 - Outstanding Director, Non-Resident Production

Athol FugardRoad to Mecca

Drama Desk Awards - 1988 - Outstanding Featured Actor - Play

Athol Fugard, The Road to Mecca

Drama Desk Awards - 1988 - Outstanding New Play

Athol Fugard, The Road to Mecca


winner
New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 1988 - Best Foreign Play

Athol Fugard, Road to Mecca


winner
Drama League Awards - 1986 - Unique Contribution to the Theatre

Athol Fugard

Tony Awards - 1986 - Best Play

Athol Fugard, Blood Knot

Olivier Awards - 1985 - Play of the Year

Athol FugardThe Road To Mecca

Olivier Awards - 1984 - Play of the Year

Athol FugardMaster Harold And The Boys

Drama Desk Awards - 1982 - Outstanding Director of a Play

Athol Fugard, 'Master Harold'...and the Boys


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1982 - Outstanding Play

Athol Fugard, 'Master Harold'...and the Boys

New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 1982 - Best Play

Athol Fugard, MASTER HAROLD…and the boys


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1982 - Best Director

Athol Fugard, "MASTER HAROLD"...and the boys

Tony Awards - 1982 - Best Direction of a Play

Athol Fugard, 'Master Harold'...and the Boys

Tony Awards - 1982 - Best Play

Athol Fugard, 'Master Harold'...and the Boys


winner
New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 1981 - Best Play

Athol Fugard, A Lesson from Aloes

Tony Awards - 1981 - Best Play

Athol Fugard, A Lesson From Aloes

Olivier Awards - 1980 - Play of the Year

Athol FugardA Lesson From Aloes

Drama Desk Awards - 1975 - Outstanding Director - Play

Athol Fugard, The Island

Drama Desk Awards - 1975 - Outstanding Director - Play

Athol Fugard, Sizwe Banzi Is Dead

Drama Desk Awards - 1975 - Outstanding New Foreign Play

Athol Fugard, The Island

Drama Desk Awards - 1975 - Outstanding New Foreign Play

Athol Fugard, Sizwe Banzi is Dead

New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 1975 - Best Play

Athol Fugard, The Island

Tony Awards - 1975 - Best Direction of a Play

Athol Fugard, Sizwe Banzi is Dead

Tony Awards - 1975 - Best Direction of a Play

Athol Fugard, The Island

Tony Awards - 1975 - Best Play

Athol Fugard, The Island

Tony Awards - 1975 - Best Play

Athol Fugard, Sizwe Banzi is Dead


winner
Obie Awards - 1971 - Best Foreign Play

Athol FugardBowman and Lena

Videos

News


Feature: BEYOND CASTING: THE PLAY IS THE THING

While casting practices have evolved to enhance diversity (albeit, too slowly and not enough), the selection of plays remains strikingly homogeneous. We need to focus on what is produced as much as who is cast.
Full Cast Announced for FIDDLER ON THE ROOF Starring Jason Alexander at La Mirada Theatre

LA Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts and McCoy Rigby Entertainment announced the cast for their upcoming production of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, featuring a talented ensemble ready to bring the classic musical to life.
Review: A Masterful MASTER HAROLD… AND THE BOYS at The Schoolhouse Theater

What did our critic think of A MASTERFUL MASTER HAROLD AND THE BOYS at The Schoolhouse Theater?
Review: 'MASTER HAROLD' ... AND THE BOYS in Stellar Production at Schoolhouse Theater

The great playwrights find imaginative and diverting ways to prick our conscience and provoke our curiosity about the mysteries of life. They force us to think about the human condition, in all its felicities and foibles, through the metaphorical use of familiar objects and experiences. Kites and ballroom dancing, for instance.
Spotlight: 'MASTER HAROLD'...AND THE BOYS at The Schoolhouse Theater

'MASTER HAROLD'...AND THE BOYS at The Schoolhouse Theater!
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.
Athol Fugard's "MASTER HAROLD"...AND THE BOYS Announced At The Schoolhouse Theater!

The Schoolhouse Theater has announced its upcoming production of Athol Fugard's acclaimed play, 'Master Harold'...and the boys.
Darryl Maximilian Robinson Debuts With Culver City Public Theatre as Bensinger in THE FRONT PAGE

Local Los Angeles Area theatregoers have seen veteran and award-winning actor Darryl Maximilian Robinson appear in numerous roles onstage during his 14 years as a City of Angels thespian. But usually he has performed in small and intimate venues. But this summer he will be sharing his talents in a somewhat larger forum.
Berkshire Theatre Group Announces Cast of 4000 MILES At The Unicorn Theatre

Berkshire Theatre Group (BTG) and Kate Maguire have announced casting for its upcoming production of 4000 Miles, a play redefining family, loss and healing. 
TFANA to Present Spring Gala This Weekend

Join TFANA as they honor Robert A. Caro, Leonard Tow, and The Tow Foundation at their gala, while also celebrating the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare's First Folio on May 13.
The Center for Fiction and Theatre Communications Group Present Story/Teller Arts: Quiara Alegría Hudes on MY BROKEN LANGUAGE

The Center for Fiction, a 200-year-old literary nonprofit that has created an immersive home for readers and writers in downtown Brooklyn, and Theatre Communications Group (TCG), the national organization for theatre, will co-present Story/Teller Arts: Quiara Alegría Hudes on My Broken Language: A Theater Jawn.
The Center for Fiction and Theatre Communications Group Present STORY/TELLER ARTS: Branden Jacobs-Jenkins with Jocelyn Bioh

Join the Center for Fiction and Theatre Communications Group for Story/Teller Arts: Branden Jacobs-Jenkins with Jocelyn Bioh.
Lucille Lortel Theatre Presents JAIME LOZANO & THE FAMILIA: SONGS BY AN IMMIGRANT UNPLUGGED In May

Experience a one-night-only concert at Lucille Lortel Theatre featuring JAIME LOZANO & THE FAMILIA: SONGS BY AN IMMIGRANT UNPLUGGED on May 30. Don't miss this unique musical event.
Adam Guettel, Austin Pendleton and More Will Be Honored with Dramatists Guild Awards

The Dramatists Guild previously announced that playwright Christopher Durang will receive a Lifetime Achievement award at this year’s ceremony. He will be joined by two additional recipients, George C. Wolfe and Emily Mann.
Jason Alexander to Star in Lonny Price-Helmed FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at La Mirada

Jason Alexander and more will be starring in Fiddler on the Roof at La Mirada Theatre. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.
The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts Acquires the Archive of Novella Nelson

The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts' Billy Rose Theatre Division has acquired the archive of Novella Nelson. Learn more about Nelson!
JMK Trust Reveals Shortlist For 2024 JMK Award

The JMK Trust today announces the eight shortlisted theatre directors, and the designers they partnered with, in the running for the 2024 JMK Award – Dipo Baruwa-Etti, Adam Karim, Zoe Murtagh, Josh Parr, Joanna Pidcock, Zoë Templeman-Young, Amelia Thornber and Sam Woof.
Lortel Theatre Announces Recipients of 5th Annual NYC Public High School Playwriting Fellowship

Lucille Lortel Theatre recognizes the recipients of its 5th Annual NYC Public High School Playwriting Fellowship, celebrating the city's young and talented playwrights.
Theatre Communications Group Announces Recipients For PLAYS FOR THE PEOPLE: IN THE STACKS

Theatre Communications Group reveals the recipients of the Plays for the People: In the Stacks initiative, an effort to support and promote new theatrical works.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Athol Fugard been in?

Athol Fugard has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has Athol Fugard been in?

Athol Fugard has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Athol Fugard been nominated for?

Legend of Off-Broadway Honorees (), Outstanding Body of Work (The Lortels), Outstanding Body of Work (The Lortels), Outstanding Director, Non-Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Road to Mecca, Outstanding Featured Actor - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The Road to Mecca, Outstanding New Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The Road to Mecca, Best Foreign Play (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for Road to Mecca, Unique Contribution to the Theatre (Drama League Awards), Best Play (Tony Awards) for Blood Knot, Play of the Year (Olivier Awards) for The Road To Mecca, Play of the Year (Olivier Awards) for Master Harold And The Boys, Outstanding Director of a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for 'Master Harold'...and the Boys, Outstanding Play (Drama Desk Awards) for 'Master Harold'...and the Boys, Best Play (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for MASTER HAROLD…and the boys, Best Director (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for "MASTER HAROLD"...and the boys, Best Direction of a Play (Tony Awards) for 'Master Harold'...and the Boys, Best Play (Tony Awards) for 'Master Harold'...and the Boys, Best Play (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for A Lesson from Aloes, Best Play (Tony Awards) for A Lesson From Aloes, Play of the Year (Olivier Awards) for A Lesson From Aloes, Outstanding Director - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The Island, Outstanding Director - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Sizwe Banzi Is Dead, Outstanding New Foreign Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The Island, Outstanding New Foreign Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Sizwe Banzi is Dead, Best Play (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for The Island, Best Direction of a Play (Tony Awards) for Sizwe Banzi is Dead, Best Direction of a Play (Tony Awards) for The Island, Best Play (Tony Awards) for The Island, Best Play (Tony Awards) for Sizwe Banzi is Dead and Best Foreign Play (Obie Awards) for Bowman and Lena.

What awards has Athol Fugard won?

Legend of Off-Broadway Honorees, Outstanding Body of Work (The Lortels), Outstanding Director, Non-Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Road to Mecca, Best Foreign Play (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for Road to Mecca, Unique Contribution to the Theatre (Drama League Awards), Outstanding Play (Drama Desk Awards) for 'Master Harold'...and the Boys, Best Director (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for "MASTER HAROLD"...and the Boys, Best Play (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for A Lesson from Aloes, and Best Foreign Play (Obie Awards) for Bowman and Lena.

How many shows has Athol Fugard written?

Athol Fugard has written 6 shows including Sizwe Banzi Is Dead (Playwright), The Island (Playwright), A Lesson From Aloes (Playwright), Blood Knot (Playwright), "MASTER HAROLD"...and the boys (Playwright), The Train Driver (Playwright).

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