Bruce Norris
Birth Place: Texas, USA
Latest News on Bruce Norris:
Playwrights Horizons Renames Mainstage 'The Judith O. Rubin Theater' After Longtime Board Chair (Oct 29, 2024)
Licensing Your Next Theatrical Production- A Complete Guide (Oct 26, 2024)
Meet the Cast of ROMEO + JULIET, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway (Sep 26, 2024)
Playwrights Horizons Renames Mainstage 'The Judith O. Rubin Theater' After Longtime Board Chair (Oct 29, 2024)
Licensing Your Next Theatrical Production- A Complete Guide (Oct 26, 2024)
Meet the Cast of ROMEO + JULIET, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway (Sep 26, 2024)
BIO
Bruce Norris is the author of CLYBOURNE PARK, which won the Olivier and Evening Standard Awards (London) for Best Play, 2010, as well as the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, 2011. Other plays include The Infidel (2000), Purple Heart (2002), We All Went Down to Amsterdam (2003), The Pain and the Itch (2004), The Unmentionables (2006) and A Parallelogram (2010) all of which had their premieres at Steppenwolf Theatre, Chicago. His newest play, Domesticated, will be produced by Lincoln Center Theatre in 2013. His work has been seen at Playwrights Horizons (New York), Woolly Mammoth Theatre (Washington D.C.) n (Chicago), Philadelphia Theatre Company, and Staatstheater Mainz (Germany), among others. He is also the 2009 recipient of the Steinberg Playwright Award.
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STAGE CREDITS
[Broadway]
1985
Eugene Morris Jerome [Replacement]
Eugene Morris Jerome (Standby) [Replacement]
Productions
Writing
Playwright
Playwright
Playwright
Playwright
Playwright
Movies
Class
[ 1983 ] Student
[ 1983 ] Student
Reach the Rock
[ 1998 ] Ernie
[ 1998 ] Ernie
A Civil Action
[ 1998 ] William Cheeseman
[ 1998 ] William Cheeseman
The Sixth Sense
[ 1999 ] Stanley Cunningham
[ 1999 ] Stanley Cunningham
State of the Artist
[ 2001 ] Rembrandt van Rijn
[ 2001 ] Rembrandt van Rijn
Imaginary Heroes
[ 2004 ] Mr. Barnes
[ 2004 ] Mr. Barnes
Homecoming
[ 2005 ] Doctor Dave
[ 2005 ] Doctor Dave
All Good Things
[ 2010 ] Brian Callender
[ 2010 ] Brian Callender
The Sea of Trees
[ 2015 ] Dr. Howerton
[ 2015 ] Dr. Howerton
TV Shows
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
Richard Kramer, Victor Burke
Richard Kramer, Victor Burke
Awards and Nominations
winner
New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 2023 - Best Play
Bruce Norris, Downstate
The Lortels - 2023 - Outstanding Play
Bruce Norris, Downstate
Drama Desk Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Play
Bruce Norris, Domesticated
The Lortels - 2014 - Outstanding Play
Bruce Norris, Domesticated
winner
Tony Awards - 2012 - Best Play
Bruce Norris , Clybourne Park
Olivier Awards - 2011 - Best New Play
Bruce Norris, Clybourne Park
winner
Olivier Awards - 2011 - Master Card Best New Play
Bruce Norris, Clybourne Park
winner
The Pulitzer Prize - 2011 - The Pulitzer Prize for Drama
Bruce Norris, Clybourne Park
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2010 - John Gassner Playwriting Award
Bruce Norris, Clybourne Park
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2007 - John Gassner Playwriting Award
Bruce Norris, The Pain and the Itch
winner
Helen Hayes Awards - 1989 - Outstanding Supporting Performer, Non-Resident Production
Bruce NorrisWenceslas Square
Videos
Broadway Rewind: Pulitzer Prize-Winning CLYBOURNE PARK Opens on Broadway in 2012
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 20, 2020
VIDEO: Laurie Metcalf Warms Up for Broadway with Tongue Twister Competition on LATE SHOW
by Caryn Robbins - May 26, 2017
TV: Sneak Peek of Laurie Metcalf, Jeff Goldblum & More in Lincoln Center Theater's DOMESTICATED
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 4, 2013
STAGE TUBE: 'Would You Change the Past?' and More Questions Asked of Celebrities at Opening Night of CTG's A PARALLELOGRAM
by Christina Mancuso - Aug 1, 2013
STAGE TUBE: Jeff Goldblum, Jimmy Smits, James Franco and More at Opening Night of CTG's A PARALLELOGRAM
by Christina Mancuso - Jul 26, 2013
STAGE TUBE: Behind the Scenes with Bruce Norris' A PARALLELOGRAM at CTG - Marin Ireland, Carlo Alban and More!
by Stage Tube - Jul 19, 2013
TV Exclusive: Meet the 2013 Tony Nominees- Pam MacKinnon Thrilled to Share the Tony Love with VIRGNIA WOOLF Cast
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 6, 2013
STAGE TUBE: First Look at Highlights of Pioneer Theatre's CLYBOURNE PARK
by Stage Tube - Feb 20, 2013
TV Special: 2012 Tony Nominees - Pam MacKinnon on Her 3 Year Journey With CLYBOURNE PARK!
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 4, 2012
TV Special: 2012 Tony Nominees - Jeremy Shamos on CLYBOURNE PARK's Journey to Broadway!
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 1, 2012
STAGE TUBE: Danielle Hope Talks Oz, Crawford & More on Oliviers Red Carpet
by Robert Diamond - Mar 13, 2011
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,.
Playwrights Horizons has renamed its Mainstage Theater the Judith O. Rubin Theater,.
Licensing Your Next Theatrical Production- A Complete Guide
What is theatrical licensing and why is it important? Check out our for guide to how licensing works and view an updating list of new shows to license!
What is theatrical licensing and why is it important? Check out our for guide to how licensing works and view an updating list of new shows to license!
Meet the Cast of ROMEO + JULIET, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway
Sam Gold’s production of ROMEO + JULIET, starring Emmy Award winner Kit Connor and Golden Globe Award winner Rachel Zegler, begins previews tonight at the Circle in the Square Theatre. The production officially opens Thursday, October 24, 2024. Meet the cast of ROMEO + JULIET here!
Sam Gold’s production of ROMEO + JULIET, starring Emmy Award winner Kit Connor and Golden Globe Award winner Rachel Zegler, begins previews tonight at the Circle in the Square Theatre. The production officially opens Thursday, October 24, 2024. Meet the cast of ROMEO + JULIET here!
Arvada Center 24/25 Season Tickets Now On Sale
The Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities 2024-2025 Theatre Season single tickets go on sale July 1.
The Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities 2024-2025 Theatre Season single tickets go on sale July 1.
Video: Sarah Paulson Accepts Tony Award For APPROPRIATE
Sarah Paulson won the 2024 Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play for APPROPRIATE. Watch he acceptance speech in the video here.
Sarah Paulson won the 2024 Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play for APPROPRIATE. Watch he acceptance speech in the video here.
APPROPRIATE's Sarah Paulson Wins 2024 Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play
Sarah Paulson has won the 2024 Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play for APPROPRIATE.
Sarah Paulson has won the 2024 Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play for APPROPRIATE.
THE SCENARIOS World Premiere & More Set for Studio Theatre's 2024-2025 Season
Discover the exciting lineup of extraordinary plays announced for STUDIO THEATRE's 2024-2025 season. Stay tuned for a theatrical experience like no other.
Discover the exciting lineup of extraordinary plays announced for STUDIO THEATRE's 2024-2025 season. Stay tuned for a theatrical experience like no other.
Industry Pro Newsletter: New Study Looks to the Preparedness of Arts Orgs to Face Future Challenges
In a sign of an industry on the rebound, Center Theatre Group in Los Angeles is getting ready to announce a return of programming at the Mark Taper Forum, where production was paused last year while the organization went through a budget crunch. Additionally, following the casting of a Black actress in the role of Juliet, an upcoming West End production of Romeo and Juliet from the Jamie Lloyd Company started dealing with racist backlash online - we’ll show you how the company responded.
In a sign of an industry on the rebound, Center Theatre Group in Los Angeles is getting ready to announce a return of programming at the Mark Taper Forum, where production was paused last year while the organization went through a budget crunch. Additionally, following the casting of a Black actress in the role of Juliet, an upcoming West End production of Romeo and Juliet from the Jamie Lloyd Company started dealing with racist backlash online - we’ll show you how the company responded.
Who Decides the New York Drama Critics' Circle Awards and Outer Critics Circle Awards?
Two groups of critics (or, more precisely, one group of critics and one group of mostly critics) give theater awards each season. In this continuing series on theater’s awards, I look at the New York Drama Critics’ Circle Awards and Outer Critics Circle Awards.
Two groups of critics (or, more precisely, one group of critics and one group of mostly critics) give theater awards each season. In this continuing series on theater’s awards, I look at the New York Drama Critics’ Circle Awards and Outer Critics Circle Awards.
CASEMENT to Play Theatre Rhinoceros This Week
Join Theatre Rhinoceros and The Essential Services Project for the world premiere of CASEMENT, a live, in-person performance conceived and performed by John Fisher. This one-time event is free and open to all.
Join Theatre Rhinoceros and The Essential Services Project for the world premiere of CASEMENT, a live, in-person performance conceived and performed by John Fisher. This one-time event is free and open to all.
TRW Plays Acquires GOOD NIGHT, OSCAR and DOWNSTATE
TRW Plays, a division of Theatrical Rights Worldwide, has acquired the global licensing rights for two new plays by Pulitzer Prize-winning authors, GOOD NIGHT, OSCAR by Doug Wright and DOWNSTATE by Bruce Norris. Learn more about both plays here!
TRW Plays, a division of Theatrical Rights Worldwide, has acquired the global licensing rights for two new plays by Pulitzer Prize-winning authors, GOOD NIGHT, OSCAR by Doug Wright and DOWNSTATE by Bruce Norris. Learn more about both plays here!
WAM Theatre Unveils 15th Anniversary Season
WAM Theatre has unveiled its 2024 season centering new paths and brave futures, through four innovative theatrical stories and a special 15th Anniversary Benefit.
WAM Theatre has unveiled its 2024 season centering new paths and brave futures, through four innovative theatrical stories and a special 15th Anniversary Benefit.
A RAISIN IN THE SUN Comes to The University of South Carolina's Dept. of Theatre and Dance This Month
The University of South Carolina Dept. of Theatre and Dance will present Lorraine Hansberry’s A Raisin in the Sun. Performances begin on February 23. Learn more about the production here!
The University of South Carolina Dept. of Theatre and Dance will present Lorraine Hansberry’s A Raisin in the Sun. Performances begin on February 23. Learn more about the production here!
Ryan J Haddad, William Jackson Harper, Marla Mindelle, and More Win Obie Awards - Full List of Winners!
The American Theatre Wing has announced the recipients of The 67th Obie Awards. Check out the full list of winners here!
The American Theatre Wing has announced the recipients of The 67th Obie Awards. Check out the full list of winners here!
Pam MacKinnon and Orlando Pabotoy to Receive 2022-2023 Joe A. Callaway Awards From SDCF
Pam MacKinnon and Orlando Pabotoy receive the 2022-2023 Joe A. Callaway Awards from Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation for excellence in directing and choreography.
Pam MacKinnon and Orlando Pabotoy receive the 2022-2023 Joe A. Callaway Awards from Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation for excellence in directing and choreography.
Playwrights Horizons Managing Director Leslie Marcus to Step Down at the End of 2023-24 Season
Leslie Marcus, who has served as Playwrights Horizons' Managing Director for three decades, is stepping down from the position in the summer of 2024, at the conclusion of the 2023-24 season.
Leslie Marcus, who has served as Playwrights Horizons' Managing Director for three decades, is stepping down from the position in the summer of 2024, at the conclusion of the 2023-24 season.
Lucian Msamati and Ben Whishaw Will Lead WAITING FOR GODOT at Theatre Royal Haymarket
A new production of Samuel Beckett’s Waiting for Godot will open at next year, directed by James Macdonald and starring Lucian Msamati (Estragon) and Ben Whishaw (Vladimir), with further casting to be announced. The production opens at Theatre Royal Haymarket in September 2024 and will play a strictly limited run.
A new production of Samuel Beckett’s Waiting for Godot will open at next year, directed by James Macdonald and starring Lucian Msamati (Estragon) and Ben Whishaw (Vladimir), with further casting to be announced. The production opens at Theatre Royal Haymarket in September 2024 and will play a strictly limited run.
Interact Theatre Company to Present Pulitzer Prize-Winning Play Series at the Los Angeles Public Library
Get ready to immerse yourself in a series of Pulitzer Prize-winning plays presented by INTERACT THEATRE COMPANY in collaboration with the Los Angeles Public Library. From January to May 2024, don't miss the chance to experience these captivating performances for free at the Studio City Branch Library.
Get ready to immerse yourself in a series of Pulitzer Prize-winning plays presented by INTERACT THEATRE COMPANY in collaboration with the Los Angeles Public Library. From January to May 2024, don't miss the chance to experience these captivating performances for free at the Studio City Branch Library.
Review: It's Worth Visiting CLYBOURNE PARK at Elmwood Playhouse
The excellent ensemble's work across the board is as riveting as it is skillful, testament also to director Kathleen Mahan
The excellent ensemble's work across the board is as riveting as it is skillful, testament also to director Kathleen Mahan
Meet the Cast of APPROPRIATE, Beginning Previews on Broadway Tonight!
Appropriate officially begins previews tonight, November 29, and will officially open on Monday, December 18th for a limited engagement at Second Stage’s Hayes Theater. Meet the cast of Appropriate here!
Appropriate officially begins previews tonight, November 29, and will officially open on Monday, December 18th for a limited engagement at Second Stage’s Hayes Theater. Meet the cast of Appropriate here!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Bruce Norris been in?
Bruce Norris has appeared on Broadway in 3 shows.
How many West End shows has Bruce Norris been in?
Bruce Norris has not appeared in the West End.
What awards has Bruce Norris been nominated for?
Best Play (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for Downstate, Outstanding Play (The Lortels) for Downstate, Outstanding Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Domesticated, Outstanding Play (The Lortels) for Domesticated, Best Play (Tony Awards) for Clybourne Park , Best New Play (Olivier Awards) for Clybourne Park, Master Card Best New Play (Olivier Awards) for Clybourne Park, The Pulitzer Prize for Drama (The Pulitzer Prize) for Clybourne Park, John Gassner Playwriting Award (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Clybourne Park, John Gassner Playwriting Award (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Pain and the Itch and Outstanding Supporting Performer, Non-Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Wenceslas Square.
What awards has Bruce Norris won?
Bruce Norris has won several prestigious awards, including Best Play at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for Downstate. He also received the Best Play award at the Tony Awards for Clybourne Park and the MasterCard Best New Play at the Olivier Awards for the same production. Additionally, Norris was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Drama for Clybourne Park. He won the Outstanding Supporting Performer, Non-Resident Production award at the Helen Hayes Awards for Wenceslas Square.
How many shows has Bruce Norris written?
Bruce Norris has written 5 shows including The Pain and the Itch (Playwright), Clybourne Park (Playwright), Domesticated (Playwright), A Parallelogram (Playwright), The Tiger Who Came To Tea (Playwright).
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