Ayad Akhtar
Latest News on Ayad Akhtar:
EVERY BRILLIANT THING Starring Jessie Fisher Extends at Writers Theatre (Dec 5, 2024)
Westport Country Playhouse To Present Script In Hand Reading Of TRUE ART In December (Nov 27, 2024)
La Jolla Playhouse Reveals Projects for 2024 DNA New Work Series (Nov 12, 2024)
EVERY BRILLIANT THING Starring Jessie Fisher Extends at Writers Theatre (Dec 5, 2024)
Westport Country Playhouse To Present Script In Hand Reading Of TRUE ART In December (Nov 27, 2024)
La Jolla Playhouse Reveals Projects for 2024 DNA New Work Series (Nov 12, 2024)
BIO
LCT: Junk, Disgraced (Pulitzer Prize for Drama, Tony nomination; Broadway and LCT3), The Who & The What (LCT3). Other plays include The Invisible Hand (Obie Award; Oliver, Evening Standard noms.). As a novelist, he is the author of American Dervish (Little, Brown & Co.), published in over 20 lan- guages. Recipient of an Award in Literature from the American Academy of Arts and Letters and fellowships from MacDowell, Djerassi, the Sundance Institute, Ucross and Yaddo, where he serves as a Board Director. Board Trustee at PEN/America and New York Theatre Workshop.
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Productions
Writing
Playwright
Playwright
Awards and Nominations
Tony Awards - 2018 - Best Play
Ayad Akhtar, Junk
winner
Obie Awards - 2015 - Playwriting
Ayad Akhtar, The Invisible Hand
winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2015 - John Gassner Playwrighting Award
Ayad Akhtar, The Invisible Hand
Tony Awards - 2015 - Best Play
Ayad Akhtar, Disgraced
winner
Obie Awards - 2013 - Playwriting
Ayad Akhtar, Disgraced
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2013 - John Gassner Award
Ayad Akhtar, Disgraced
winner
The Pulitzer Prize - 2013 - The Pulitzer Prize for Drama
Ayad Akhtar, Disgraced
Videos
Backstage with Richard Ridge: Cash In with JUNK Leading Man-
Steven Pasquale!
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - Nov 6, 2017
TV: Go Inside JUNK's Priceless Opening Night on Broadway!
by TV - Opening Night Special - Nov 3, 2017
TV: See Steven Pasquale and More in Highlights from Ayad Akhtar's JUNK on Broadway
by BroadwayWorld TV - Nov 1, 2017
STAGE TUBE: Playwright Ayad Akhtar Talks DISGRACED at McCarter Theatre Center
by Stage Tube - Oct 12, 2016
STAGE TUBE: Playwright Paula Vogel Gives Writing Advice for DGF's Traveling Masters Program
by Stage Tube - Jul 21, 2016
STAGE TUBE: Jason Kravits Plays His Last Performance in OFF THE TOP June 6th
by Ashley LaChant - Jun 1, 2016
STAGE TUBE: James Monroe Iglehart, Michael Arden & More Celebrate 99 Years of The Drama Book Shop
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 7, 2015
News
EVERY BRILLIANT THING Starring Jessie Fisher Extends at Writers Theatre
Writers Theatre has added a week of performances to the hilarious and compassionate production of Every Brilliant Thing, written by Duncan Macmillan with Jonny Donahoe, directed by Kimberly Senior, and starring Jessie Fisher. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Writers Theatre has added a week of performances to the hilarious and compassionate production of Every Brilliant Thing, written by Duncan Macmillan with Jonny Donahoe, directed by Kimberly Senior, and starring Jessie Fisher. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Westport Country Playhouse To Present Script In Hand Reading Of TRUE ART In December
Westport Country Playhouse will present a Script in Hand playreading of “True Art,” a sharp and funny tale of ambition, deception, and self-discovery in the high stakes and cutthroat art world, on Monday, December 2, at 7 p.m.
Westport Country Playhouse will present a Script in Hand playreading of “True Art,” a sharp and funny tale of ambition, deception, and self-discovery in the high stakes and cutthroat art world, on Monday, December 2, at 7 p.m.
La Jolla Playhouse Reveals Projects for 2024 DNA New Work Series
La Jolla Playhouse has revealed the dates and projects for its 2024 DNA New Work Series, running in the Playhouse’s Rao and Padma Makineni Play Development Center. See full programming and see how to purchase tickets.
La Jolla Playhouse has revealed the dates and projects for its 2024 DNA New Work Series, running in the Playhouse’s Rao and Padma Makineni Play Development Center. See full programming and see how to purchase tickets.
Video: Melora Hardin Talks MCNEAL Role, Working with Robert Downey Jr.
Melora Hardin is going up against Robert Downey, Jr.'s McNeal. In the new play, Hardin plays Francine Blake, the retired editor-in-chief of The New York Times and McNeal's former lover. Watch her discuss the production on Good Morning America!
Melora Hardin is going up against Robert Downey, Jr.'s McNeal. In the new play, Hardin plays Francine Blake, the retired editor-in-chief of The New York Times and McNeal's former lover. Watch her discuss the production on Good Morning America!
LCT's THE BLOOD QUILT to Offer $39 Tickets Through Online Lottery
Lincoln Center Theater is launching an online ticket lottery for its production of Katori Hall’s THE BLOOD QUILT. Gathering at their childhood island home off the coast of Georgia, four sisters meet to create a family quilt to honor their recently deceased mother. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase discounted tickets.
Lincoln Center Theater is launching an online ticket lottery for its production of Katori Hall’s THE BLOOD QUILT. Gathering at their childhood island home off the coast of Georgia, four sisters meet to create a family quilt to honor their recently deceased mother. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase discounted tickets.
Exclusive: Building the Company of MCNEAL
What makes a great Broadway company? According to Robert Downey Jr., who made his debut earlier this season in McNeal, every person plays a huge role in the play's success. Watch in this exclusive video as he chats more about what makes the McNeal company so special.
What makes a great Broadway company? According to Robert Downey Jr., who made his debut earlier this season in McNeal, every person plays a huge role in the play's success. Watch in this exclusive video as he chats more about what makes the McNeal company so special.
Broadway Buying Guide: October 7, 2024- ELF Arrives for the Holiday Season
Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, October 7, 2024.
Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, October 7, 2024.
MCNEAL on Broadway- A Complete Guide
Looking for all the latest info on one of Broadway's hottest shows starring Robert Downjey Jr? BroadwayWorld has the full scoop on everything that you need to know about McNeal on Broadway.
Looking for all the latest info on one of Broadway's hottest shows starring Robert Downjey Jr? BroadwayWorld has the full scoop on everything that you need to know about McNeal on Broadway.
Video: Robert Downey Jr. & Company Celebrate Opening Night of MCNEAL
In this video, watch as the whole cast checks in with BroadwayWorld after the curtain came down on opening night!
In this video, watch as the whole cast checks in with BroadwayWorld after the curtain came down on opening night!
Photos: Robert Downey Jr. and Cast of MCNEAL Celebrate Opening Night
Last night, Ayad Akhtar’s new play McNEAL opened at the Vivian Beaumont Theater. Check out photos from inside the big night here!
Last night, Ayad Akhtar’s new play McNEAL opened at the Vivian Beaumont Theater. Check out photos from inside the big night here!
Photos: Paul Rudd, Matt Damon & More at MCNEAL Opening Night
The Lincoln Center Theater production of McNEAL, a new play by Ayad Akhtar, directed by Bartlett Sher opened last night at the Vivian Beaumont Theater! See photos of stars on the red carpet!
The Lincoln Center Theater production of McNEAL, a new play by Ayad Akhtar, directed by Bartlett Sher opened last night at the Vivian Beaumont Theater! See photos of stars on the red carpet!
Review Roundup: MCNEAL on Broadway - Robert Downey Jr. & More Star
Read the reviews for McNeal on Broadway which stars academy Award-winner and Marvel icon, Robert Downey Jr., as an acclaimed author obsessed by AI as he makes his Broadway debut alongside Brittany Bellizeare, Rafi Gavron, Melora Hardin, Andrea Martin, Ruthie Ann Miles, and Saisha Talwar. See what the critics had to say about Lincoln Center Theater’s McNEAL, from Pulitzer Prize-winner Ayad Akhtar.
Read the reviews for McNeal on Broadway which stars academy Award-winner and Marvel icon, Robert Downey Jr., as an acclaimed author obsessed by AI as he makes his Broadway debut alongside Brittany Bellizeare, Rafi Gavron, Melora Hardin, Andrea Martin, Ruthie Ann Miles, and Saisha Talwar. See what the critics had to say about Lincoln Center Theater’s McNEAL, from Pulitzer Prize-winner Ayad Akhtar.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld October 1, 2024
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 1, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 1, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Video: MCNEAL Cast Unpacks Their Roles
In this video, watch as the cast of Broadway's McNeal unpacks their roles and find out even more about the new play here!
In this video, watch as the cast of Broadway's McNeal unpacks their roles and find out even more about the new play here!
Video: Robert Downey Jr. & More in MCNEAL on Broadway
Get a first look at footage of Robert Downey Jr. and more in the play McNeal at Lincoln Center Theater. The cast features Melora Hardin, Andrea Martin, Ruthie Ann Miles, and more. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
Get a first look at footage of Robert Downey Jr. and more in the play McNeal at Lincoln Center Theater. The cast features Melora Hardin, Andrea Martin, Ruthie Ann Miles, and more. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld September 26, 2024
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is September 26, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is September 26, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Photos: Robert Downey Jr. & More in MCNEAL on Broadway
Lincoln Center Theater’s McNEAL, a new play by Ayad Akhtar, directed by Bartlett Sher, is now in previews at the Vivian Beaumont Theatre, where it is getting ready for opening night on Monday, September 30. Check out first photos of the cast in action!
Lincoln Center Theater’s McNEAL, a new play by Ayad Akhtar, directed by Bartlett Sher, is now in previews at the Vivian Beaumont Theatre, where it is getting ready for opening night on Monday, September 30. Check out first photos of the cast in action!
Cast Set for THE BLOOD QUILT By Katori Hall at Lincoln Center Theater
Lincoln Center Theater has revealed the cast for its upcoming production of THE BLOOD QUILT, by Katori Hall, directed by Lileana Blain-Cruz. See who is starring and learn more about the production.
Lincoln Center Theater has revealed the cast for its upcoming production of THE BLOOD QUILT, by Katori Hall, directed by Lileana Blain-Cruz. See who is starring and learn more about the production.
Cast & Creative Team Set for LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at 5-Star Theatricals
5-Star Theatricals will present LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, choreographed by Dana Solimando and directed by Brian Kite. Learn how to purchase tickets.
5-Star Theatricals will present LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, choreographed by Dana Solimando and directed by Brian Kite. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Meet the Cast of YELLOW FACE, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway
Next up from Roundabout Theatre Company is the new production of Yellow Face by David Henry Hwang directed by Leigh Silverman. Previews will begin tonight, September 13, at the Todd Haimes Theatre, ahead of opening night on October 1. Meet the cast of Yellow Face here!
Next up from Roundabout Theatre Company is the new production of Yellow Face by David Henry Hwang directed by Leigh Silverman. Previews will begin tonight, September 13, at the Todd Haimes Theatre, ahead of opening night on October 1. Meet the cast of Yellow Face here!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Ayad Akhtar been in?
Ayad Akhtar has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.
How many West End shows has Ayad Akhtar been in?
Ayad Akhtar has not appeared in the West End
What awards has Ayad Akhtar been nominated for?
Best Play (Tony Awards) for Junk, Playwriting (Obie Awards) for The Invisible Hand, John Gassner Playwrighting Award (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Invisible Hand, Best Play (Tony Awards) for Disgraced, Playwriting (Obie Awards) for Disgraced, John Gassner Award (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Disgraced and The Pulitzer Prize for Drama (The Pulitzer Prize) for Disgraced.
What awards has Ayad Akhtar won?
Ayad Akhtar has won several awards, including the Obie Awards for Playwriting for The Invisible Hand and Disgraced. He also received the John Gassner Playwriting Award (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Invisible Hand. Additionally, Akhtar was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Drama for Disgraced.
How many shows has Ayad Akhtar written?
Ayad Akhtar has written 2 shows including Disgraced (Playwright), Junk (Playwright).
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