David Auburn
Latest News on David Auburn:
MISERY, PROOF, and More Set For Act II Playhouse 2025-26 Season (Mar 7, 2025)
SUMMER, 1976 Comes to GableStage Theatre Company (Mar 3, 2025)
PROOF Comes to MadKing's Fellowship Theater (Feb 25, 2025)
MISERY, PROOF, and More Set For Act II Playhouse 2025-26 Season (Mar 7, 2025)
SUMMER, 1976 Comes to GableStage Theatre Company (Mar 3, 2025)
PROOF Comes to MadKing's Fellowship Theater (Feb 25, 2025)
BIO
David Auburn's plays include Proof (Pulitzer Prize, Tony Award®, New York Drama Critics Circle Award), An Upset and Amateurs (EST Marathons) and Skyscraper. Films include The Girl in the Park (writer/director) and The Lake House. Recent directing credits include A Delicate Balance for BTF. His short plays have been collected in the volume “Fifth Planet and Other Plays” (DPS). His work has been published in Harper’s, New England Review, and Guilt and Pleasure; and he was a contributing editor to the Oxford American Writers Thesaurus. A former Guggenheim Fellow, he lives in New York City.
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New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 2001 - Best American Play
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Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2001 - John Gassner Playwriting Award
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The Pulitzer Prize - 2001 - The Pulitzer Prize for Drama
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Tony Awards - 2001 - Best Play
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Drama Desk Awards - 2000 - Outstanding Play
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Videos
Video: Watch a Trailer For TICK, TICK...BOOM! at George Street Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - 2024-04-26 08:09:18
Video: Cast of George Street Playhouse's TICK, TICK...BOOM! Performs 'Real Life'
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-04-21 14:52:05
Video: Cast of TICK, TICK...BOOM! at George Street Playhouse Previews 30/90
by Joshua Wright - 2024-04-18 14:42:48
Video: Go Behind Manhattan Theatre Club in New ALL ARTS Doc With Sarah Jessica Parker, André De Shields & More
by Michael Major - 2023-09-13 16:01:36
Video: Jessica Hecht Opens Up About Her Intimate Stagetime with Laura Linney
by Richard Ridge - 2023-06-07 09:13:35
Video: Laura Linney & Jessica Hecht Are Getting Ready to Return to Broadway in SUMMER, 1976
by Nicole Rosky - 2023-03-19 15:00:20
VIDEO: Watch the Music Video for 'Don't Call Me Angel' by Ariana Grande, Miley Cyrus, and Lana Del Rey
by Kaitlin Milligan - 2019-09-13 12:00:07
VIDEO: Kristen Stewart, Naomi Scott, and Ella Balinska Are CHARLIE'S ANGELS in the Official Trailer
by Kaitlin Milligan - 2019-06-27 09:27:17
VIDEO: First Look at A DOLL'S HOUSE, PART 2 at George Street Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - 2018-12-04 21:31:32
VIDEO: First Look At THE TRIAL OF DONNA CAINE At George Street Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - 2018-10-22 23:33:36
TV: Watch Highlights from the Off Broadway Revival of TICK, TICK... BOOM!
by Nicole Rosky - 2016-10-24 11:27:30
TV: Watch Highlights of John Hawkes & Tracie Thoms in MTC's LOST LAKE
by Nicole Rosky - 2014-11-05 11:59:32
STAGE TUBE: RENT Warm-Up #3 with Lin-Manuel Miranda and Karen Olivo
by Courtnie Mele - 2014-06-28 20:01:12
STAGE TUBE: Miranda and Olivo Warm-Up to RENT Again, But This Time Leslie Odom Jr. Joins In
by Courtnie Mele - 2014-06-28 17:54:54
STAGE TUBE: Lin-Manuel Miranda and Karen Olivo Warm-Up to RENT
by Courtnie Mele - 2014-06-27 20:11:57
News
MISERY, PROOF, and More Set For Act II Playhouse 2025-26 Season
by Stephi Wild - Mar 7, 2025
Act II Playhouse has announced its slate of 2025-2026 productions. Subscriptions and discount rates are now available. Learn more about the full season here!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 7, 2025
Act II Playhouse has announced its slate of 2025-2026 productions. Subscriptions and discount rates are now available. Learn more about the full season here!
SUMMER, 1976 Comes to GableStage Theatre Company
by Stephi Wild - Mar 3, 2025
GableStage Theatre Company has announced the Miami premiere of Summer, 1976, a gorgeous, comic memory play by Pulitzer Prize winner David Auburn (Proof).
by Stephi Wild - Mar 3, 2025
GableStage Theatre Company has announced the Miami premiere of Summer, 1976, a gorgeous, comic memory play by Pulitzer Prize winner David Auburn (Proof).
PROOF Comes to MadKing's Fellowship Theater
by Stephi Wild - Feb 25, 2025
Proof, the first modern drama from MadKing Productions, is opening next week in the company's brand new space, MadKing's Fellowship Theater. Learn more about the show here!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 25, 2025
Proof, the first modern drama from MadKing Productions, is opening next week in the company's brand new space, MadKing's Fellowship Theater. Learn more about the show here!
David Saint Will Retire as Artistic Director of George Street Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Feb 19, 2025
George Street Playhouse has announced that Artistic Director David Saint will retire as Artistic Director at the conclusion of the 2024/2025 season. George Street Playhouse will honor Saint at the 2025 Gala.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 19, 2025
George Street Playhouse has announced that Artistic Director David Saint will retire as Artistic Director at the conclusion of the 2024/2025 season. George Street Playhouse will honor Saint at the 2025 Gala.
Manhattan Theatre Club Reveals 2025 Ted Snowdon Reading Series Lineup
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 13, 2025
Manhattan Theatre Club has revealed the lineup for the 2025 Ted Snowdon Reading Series. Performances include How to Draw a Triangle By Jake Brasch, directed by Colm Summers and more. Learn more about the lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 13, 2025
Manhattan Theatre Club has revealed the lineup for the 2025 Ted Snowdon Reading Series. Performances include How to Draw a Triangle By Jake Brasch, directed by Colm Summers and more. Learn more about the lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.
Forward Theater Presents Wisconsin Premiere Of SUMMER, 1976
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 10, 2025
For their third production in the 2024-25 season, Forward Theater Company will present Summer, 1976 by David Auburn, running in the Playhouse at Overture Center for the Arts, January 30 – February 16.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 10, 2025
For their third production in the 2024-25 season, Forward Theater Company will present Summer, 1976 by David Auburn, running in the Playhouse at Overture Center for the Arts, January 30 – February 16.
Last Chance To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Berkshires Awards; YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN at Berkshire Theatre Group Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 27, 2024
This is the last chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Berkshires Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Dec 27, 2024
This is the last chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Berkshires Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
TICK, TICK...BOOM! Opens At Chance Theater This Feburary
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 27, 2024
Chance Theater has announced the highly anticipated production of Tick, Tick... Boom!, directed by H. Adam Harris (Boat Show). Running on Cripe Stage from February 1, 2025, through February 23, 2025, with previews beginning January 24, 2025.
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 27, 2024
Chance Theater has announced the highly anticipated production of Tick, Tick... Boom!, directed by H. Adam Harris (Boat Show). Running on Cripe Stage from February 1, 2025, through February 23, 2025, with previews beginning January 24, 2025.
Final Week To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Berkshires Awards; Berkshire theatre group Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Dec 23, 2024
This is the final week to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Berkshires Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Dec 23, 2024
This is the final week to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Berkshires Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
THE JONATHAN LARSON PROJECT Musical Will Make World Premiere Off-Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Dec 17, 2024
The world premiere of The Jonathan Larson Project will open off-Broadway, conceived by Jennifer Ashley Tepper and directed by John Simpkins.
by Stephi Wild - Dec 17, 2024
The world premiere of The Jonathan Larson Project will open off-Broadway, conceived by Jennifer Ashley Tepper and directed by John Simpkins.
Vote For The 2024 BroadwayWorld Berkshires Awards; YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN at Berkshire theatre group Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 16, 2024
Voting continues for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Berkshires Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Dec 16, 2024
Voting continues for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Berkshires Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Latest Standings Announced For The 2024 BWW Berkshires Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 9, 2024
Don't miss your chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Berkshires Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Dec 9, 2024
Don't miss your chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Berkshires Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
First Standings Announced For The 2024 BWW Berkshires Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 2, 2024
Check out the first stats for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Berkshires Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Dec 2, 2024
Check out the first stats for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Berkshires Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld December 2, 2024
by - Dec 2, 2024
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is December 2, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend.
by - Dec 2, 2024
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is December 2, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend.
Compass Rose Theater To Present PROOF This January
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 27, 2024
Compass Rose Theater, an award-winning and critically acclaimed professional theater and educational nonprofit in Annapolis, has announced the cast and production team of its upcoming show, Proof, by David Auburn.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 27, 2024
Compass Rose Theater, an award-winning and critically acclaimed professional theater and educational nonprofit in Annapolis, has announced the cast and production team of its upcoming show, Proof, by David Auburn.
Professor Christian Parker Expands Definition of Dramaturgy at Columbia University School of the Arts
by Team BWW - Nov 26, 2024
In classes led by Professor of Professional Practice in Theatre Christian Parker ’98, students soon learn their first surprising lesson: as dramaturgs, they are expected to get creatively involved.
by Team BWW - Nov 26, 2024
In classes led by Professor of Professional Practice in Theatre Christian Parker ’98, students soon learn their first surprising lesson: as dramaturgs, they are expected to get creatively involved.
LEOPOLDSTADT & More Lead Washington, DC's Holiday Season Top Theatre Shows
by Team BWW - Nov 19, 2024
Washington, DC is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for the holiday season include Leopoldstadt and more.
by Team BWW - Nov 19, 2024
Washington, DC is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for the holiday season include Leopoldstadt and more.
Review: SUMMER, 1976 at Studio Theatre
by Mary Lincer - Nov 18, 2024
What did our critic think of SUMMER, 1976 at Studio Theatre?
by Mary Lincer - Nov 18, 2024
What did our critic think of SUMMER, 1976 at Studio Theatre?
SPRING AWAKENING; TICK, TICK...BOOM!; and More Set For the Chance Theater 2025 Season
by Stephi Wild - Nov 12, 2024
Chance Theater has announced its 2025 season, featuring bold, groundbreaking musicals, regional premieres, a world premiere from the company's inaugural resident playwright, and beloved holiday and family classics.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 12, 2024
Chance Theater has announced its 2025 season, featuring bold, groundbreaking musicals, regional premieres, a world premiere from the company's inaugural resident playwright, and beloved holiday and family classics.
The Stage Announces New Artistic Director and 2025 Season Lineup
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 8, 2024
The Stage at Burke Junction announced Anthony D'Juan as its new Artistic Director and unveiled its 2025 season, featuring a mix of contemporary and classic American theater and community performances.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 8, 2024
The Stage at Burke Junction announced Anthony D'Juan as its new Artistic Director and unveiled its 2025 season, featuring a mix of contemporary and classic American theater and community performances.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has David Auburn written?
David Auburn has written 7 shows including Skyscraper (Playwright), Proof (Playwright), tick, tick... BOOM! (Bookwriter), The New York Idea (Adaptation), The Columnist (Playwright), Lost Lake (Playwright), Summer, 1976 (Playwright).
What awards has David Auburn been nominated for?
Best American Play (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for Proof, John Gassner Playwriting Award (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Proof , The Pulitzer Prize for Drama (The Pulitzer Prize) for Proof, Best Play (Tony Awards) for Proof and Outstanding Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Proof.
What awards has David Auburn won?
David Auburn has won several prestigious awards, including the Best American Play at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for Proof, the John Gassner Playwriting Award at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Proof, and The Pulitzer Prize for Drama for Proof. He also received the Best Play award at the Tony Awards for Proof, and the Outstanding Play award at the Drama Desk Awards for Proof.
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