Beth Henley
Latest News on Beth Henley:
New York Stage And Film Names Ian Belknap As Next Artistic Director (Oct 30, 2024)
CRIMES OF THE HEART Will Be Performed By Avon Players (Oct 14, 2024)
FEVER DREAMS (OF ANIMALS ON THE VERGE OF EXTINCTION) Comes to TheaterWorks Hartford (Oct 5, 2024)
New York Stage And Film Names Ian Belknap As Next Artistic Director (Oct 30, 2024)
CRIMES OF THE HEART Will Be Performed By Avon Players (Oct 14, 2024)
FEVER DREAMS (OF ANIMALS ON THE VERGE OF EXTINCTION) Comes to TheaterWorks Hartford (Oct 5, 2024)
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Awards and Nominations
Drama Desk Awards - 1981 - Outstanding Play
Beth Henley, Crimes of the Heart
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New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 1981 - Best American Play
Beth Henley, Crimes of the Heart
winner
The Pulitzer Prize - 1981 - The Pulitzer Prize for Drama
Beth Henley, Crimes of the Heart
Videos
VIDEO: First Look at The Acting Company's THE THREE MUSKETEERS and ROMEO AND JULIET in Repertory
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 5, 2022
TV Exclusive: The Great Facts of THE GREAT SOCIETY- Barbara Garrick on Lady Bird Johnson
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 7, 2019
VIDEO: Watch TheatreWorks Silicon Valley Accept 2019 Regional Theatre Tony Award
by Stage Tube - Jun 9, 2019
TV Exclusive: Chatting with the Cast of THE JACKSONIAN on Opening Night- Ed Harris, Bill Pullman, Amy Madigan & More!
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 9, 2013
STAGE TUBE: MTC Celebrates Lynne Meadow With Nathan Lane, Christine Baranski and More
by Kelsey Denette - Jun 25, 2012
STAGE TUBE: MOTHERHOOD OUT LOUD Company Talks New Primary Stages Production
by Jessica Lewis - Aug 29, 2011
News
New York Stage And Film Names Ian Belknap As Next Artistic Director
Ian Belknap has been named as the new Artistic Director of New York Stage and Film, bringing his extensive experience to the organization known for developing innovative theater projects. Learn more about Belknap.
Ian Belknap has been named as the new Artistic Director of New York Stage and Film, bringing his extensive experience to the organization known for developing innovative theater projects. Learn more about Belknap.
CRIMES OF THE HEART Will Be Performed By Avon Players
Avon Players’ season will continue with a bittersweet story of three women coming home and reconciling the trajectory of their messy lives with their small-town upbringing in Crimes of the Heart, running November 8-23.
Avon Players’ season will continue with a bittersweet story of three women coming home and reconciling the trajectory of their messy lives with their small-town upbringing in Crimes of the Heart, running November 8-23.
FEVER DREAMS (OF ANIMALS ON THE VERGE OF EXTINCTION) Comes to TheaterWorks Hartford
TheaterWorks Hartford, under the leadership of Artistic Director Rob Ruggiero and Managing Director Jeff Griffin, has announced details for its 2024-2025 season opener Fever Dreams (of animals on the verge of extinction).
TheaterWorks Hartford, under the leadership of Artistic Director Rob Ruggiero and Managing Director Jeff Griffin, has announced details for its 2024-2025 season opener Fever Dreams (of animals on the verge of extinction).
Review: THE MISS FIRECRACKER CONTEST at Live Theatre Workshop
This play is a lot of fun and audiences will leave with a smile on their face!
This play is a lot of fun and audiences will leave with a smile on their face!
THE ADDAMS FAMILY & More Set for Theatre Tuscaloosa 2024-25 Season
Theatre Tuscaloosa has revealed its 2024-25 season, themed 'Making Theatre Magic'. Learn more about the shows and see how to purchase tickets.
Theatre Tuscaloosa has revealed its 2024-25 season, themed 'Making Theatre Magic'. Learn more about the shows and see how to purchase tickets.
LA's Newest Theatre Company, The Brookside Project, Makes Its Fringe Debut With AM I BLUE
The Brookside Project is producing Am I Blue by Pulitzer prize-winning playwright Beth Henley as part of the Hollywood Fringe Festival, directed by Brookside founder Noah Todd.
The Brookside Project is producing Am I Blue by Pulitzer prize-winning playwright Beth Henley as part of the Hollywood Fringe Festival, directed by Brookside founder Noah Todd.
Review: CRIMES OF THE HEART at The Arctic Playhouse
The small Southern town of Hazelhurst, Mississippi is brought to life here on the Arctic Playhouse stage in its charming, touching production of Beth Henley’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play, ‘Crimes of the Heart.’
The small Southern town of Hazelhurst, Mississippi is brought to life here on the Arctic Playhouse stage in its charming, touching production of Beth Henley’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play, ‘Crimes of the Heart.’
MOTHERHOOD OUT LOUD Will Close 51st Season At Four County Players
To close out their 51st Season in Barboursville, Four County Players will present MOTHERHOOD OUT LOUD opening May 3 in the Cellar.
To close out their 51st Season in Barboursville, Four County Players will present MOTHERHOOD OUT LOUD opening May 3 in the Cellar.
Doom Dogs and Special Guest Eels of Love Come to Debonair Music Hall
Black Box Studios and The Elated System will present Doom Dogs, with opener Eels Of Love, on Friday, May 10th, 2024, 7:30PM at Debonair Music Hall.
Black Box Studios and The Elated System will present Doom Dogs, with opener Eels Of Love, on Friday, May 10th, 2024, 7:30PM at Debonair Music Hall.
TheatreWorks Reveals Lineup For 2024-25 Season of World and Regional Premieres, Commissions, and More
TheatreWorks Silicon Valley has announced its 54th season—a lineup of works to be presented October 2024 through July 2025. Learn more about the full lineup here!
TheatreWorks Silicon Valley has announced its 54th season—a lineup of works to be presented October 2024 through July 2025. Learn more about the full lineup here!
Photos: First look at Hilliard Arts Council's CRIMES OF THE HEART
Crimes of the Heart is a Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winning play by American playwright Beth Henley. The scene is Hazlehurst, Mississippi, where the three Magrath sisters have gathered to await news of the family patriarch, their grandfather, who is living out his last hours in the local hospital.
Crimes of the Heart is a Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winning play by American playwright Beth Henley. The scene is Hazlehurst, Mississippi, where the three Magrath sisters have gathered to await news of the family patriarch, their grandfather, who is living out his last hours in the local hospital.
Israel Portnoy & Band Will Play Debonair Music Hall Next Week
Black Box Studios will present Israel Portnoy & Band on Thursday, April 18th, 2024, 8:00PM at Debonair Music Hall.
Black Box Studios will present Israel Portnoy & Band on Thursday, April 18th, 2024, 8:00PM at Debonair Music Hall.
Edward Albee's ME, MYSELF & I Continues The FROM A TO ZOO Staged Reading Series In April
In association with The Estate of Edward Albee, Black Box PAC will present ME, MYSELF & I (2008) on Thursday, April 25th, 2024, 7:30PM at Debonair Music Hall.
In association with The Estate of Edward Albee, Black Box PAC will present ME, MYSELF & I (2008) on Thursday, April 25th, 2024, 7:30PM at Debonair Music Hall.
Stand Up Comedy From J-Sketch & Black Box Studios Returns To Debonair Music Hall
J-Sketch, in association with Black Box Studios, will present a 'Purim Post-Game' evening of stand-up comedy featuring Mikey Greenblatt, Ami Kozak, Eli Lebowicz and special guests on Wednesday, March 27th at 8:00PM.
J-Sketch, in association with Black Box Studios, will present a 'Purim Post-Game' evening of stand-up comedy featuring Mikey Greenblatt, Ami Kozak, Eli Lebowicz and special guests on Wednesday, March 27th at 8:00PM.
F. Murray Abraham Will Appear in a Benefit Reading of Edward Albee's FRAGMENTS
F. Murray Abraham will appear in a special benefit performance of Edward Albee's FRAGMENTS on Saturday, April 6th, 2024, 8:00PM at Debonair Music Hall.
F. Murray Abraham will appear in a special benefit performance of Edward Albee's FRAGMENTS on Saturday, April 6th, 2024, 8:00PM at Debonair Music Hall.
Review: CRIMES OF THE HEART at Tobin Center
Beth Henley’s 1979 pulitzer-prize winning play, Crimes of the Heart, was the perfect choice for 100A Productions. The themes of this play express human struggle and the need for every person to be shown some empathy and grace.
Beth Henley’s 1979 pulitzer-prize winning play, Crimes of the Heart, was the perfect choice for 100A Productions. The themes of this play express human struggle and the need for every person to be shown some empathy and grace.
Cast and Creative Team Set For Algonquin's FIDDLER ON THE ROOF
Algonquin Arts Theatre has announced the cast and creative team for its April musical, Fiddler on the Roof. The show will run at Algonquin Arts Theatre from April 6 through April 21.
Algonquin Arts Theatre has announced the cast and creative team for its April musical, Fiddler on the Roof. The show will run at Algonquin Arts Theatre from April 6 through April 21.
THE ADDAMS FAMILY & More Set for Theatre Tuscaloosa 24-25 Season
Theatre Tuscaloosa has revealed its 2024-25 season. See the plays and learn how to purchase tickets.
Theatre Tuscaloosa has revealed its 2024-25 season. See the plays and learn how to purchase tickets.
An Evening With Paul Schrader, Hosted By John Bathke Comes to Debonair Music Hall Next Month
Tickets are now on sale for AN EVENING WITH PAUL SCHRADER, hosted by 'On The Scene''s John Bathke and presented by Black Box PAC, on Sunday, March 17th, 2024 at 7:30PM at Debonair Music Hall.
Tickets are now on sale for AN EVENING WITH PAUL SCHRADER, hosted by 'On The Scene''s John Bathke and presented by Black Box PAC, on Sunday, March 17th, 2024 at 7:30PM at Debonair Music Hall.
John Douglas Thompson & Nicole Ari Parker to Lead Red Bull Theater's ANTONY & CLEOPATRA
RED BULL THEATER has revealed updated casting for the next offering of a new season of OBIE Award-winning Revelation Readings: Antony & Cleopatra by William Shakespeare. See who is starring!
RED BULL THEATER has revealed updated casting for the next offering of a new season of OBIE Award-winning Revelation Readings: Antony & Cleopatra by William Shakespeare. See who is starring!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Beth Henley written?
Beth Henley has written 13 shows including Confluence (Playwright), The Wake of Jamey Foster (Playwright), The Miss Firecracker Contest (Playwright), The Lucky Spot (Playwright), The Debutante Ball (Playwright), Abundance (Playwright), Impossible Marriage (Playwright), Family Week (Playwright), Prairie (Bookwriter), Crimes of the Heart (Playwright), Motherhood Out Loud (Playwright), The Jacksonian (Playwright), Desire (Writer).
What awards has Beth Henley been nominated for?
Outstanding Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Crimes of the Heart, Best American Play (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for Crimes of the Heart and The Pulitzer Prize for Drama (The Pulitzer Prize) for Crimes of the Heart.
What awards has Beth Henley won?
Beth Henley has won the Best American Play from the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for Crimes of the Heart. Additionally, she received the Pulitzer Prize for Drama for the same work, Crimes of the Heart.
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