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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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[Off-Broadway, 2016]
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[Off-Broadway, 2014]
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Awards and Nominations


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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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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!
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).
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!
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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!
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.
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!
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!
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
Review: 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.
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.

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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