Doug Wright
Latest News on Doug Wright:
Christopher Ashley to be Honored by SDC Foundation with 'Mr. Abbott Award' (Feb 13, 2025)
Sean Hayes Will Make West End Debut in GOOD NIGHT, OSCAR (Feb 3, 2025)
WATER FOR ELEPHANTS Licensing Available to High Schools Through Broadway Licensing (Jan 23, 2025)
Christopher Ashley to be Honored by SDC Foundation with 'Mr. Abbott Award' (Feb 13, 2025)
Sean Hayes Will Make West End Debut in GOOD NIGHT, OSCAR (Feb 3, 2025)
WATER FOR ELEPHANTS Licensing Available to High Schools Through Broadway Licensing (Jan 23, 2025)
BIO
Doug's plays include I Am My Own Wife (Tony Award, Pulitzer Prize), Posterity and Quills (Obie Award), as well as books for the musicals Grey Gardens (Tony nomination), The Little Mermaid and Hands on a Hardbody (Drama Desk nomination). Films include the screen adaptation of Quills (Paul Selvin Award, WGA). He is president of The Dramatists Guild and on the board of New York Theatre Workshop. He has received grants from United States Artists and the American Academy of Arts and Letters. He lives in New York with his husband, singer-songwriter David Clement, and cats Glynis and Murray.
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Creative Consultant Trammel Tillman, Director Lisa Peterson, Set Deaigner Rachel Hauck, Lighting Designer Carolina Ortiz Herrera, Musical Supervisor Chris Fenwick, Wig & Makeup Design J. Jared Janas, Playwright Doug Wright and David Clement.
Date:
04/25/2023
From: Photos: See Matt Damon, Bradley Cooper & More at GOODNIGHT, OSCAR Opening Night
Peter Grosz, John Zdrojeski, Ben Rappaport, Sean Hayes, Marchant Davis, Director Lisa Peterson, Emily Bergl, Max Roll, Thomas Michael Hammond, Alex Wyse, Sam Bell-Gurwitz, Stephanie Janssen and Playwright Doug Wright
Date:
04/25/2023
From: Photos: Inside the Opening Night Party For GOOD NIGHT, OSCAR
Peter Grosz, John Zdrojeski, Ben Rappaport, Sean Hayes, Marchant Davis, Director Lisa Peterson, Emily Bergl, Max Roll, Thomas Michael Hammond, Alex Wyse, Sam Bell-Gurwitz, Stephanie Janssen, Playwright Doug Wright and Set Designer Rachel Hauck
Date:
04/25/2023
From: Photos: Inside the Opening Night Party For GOOD NIGHT, OSCAR
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Back: Marchánt Davis, Ben Rappaport, Sam Bell-Gurwitz, Doug Wright, Emily Bergl, Lisa Peterson, John Zdrojeski, Peter Grosz, Thomas Michael Hammond, Stephanie Janssen
Front: Alex Wyse, Sean Hayes, Postell Pringle, Max Roll
Date:
03/31/2023
From: Photos: Sean Hayes & the Cast of GOOD NIGHT, OSCAR Meet the Press
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Awards and Nominations
Drama Desk Awards - 2013 - Outstanding Book of a Musical
Doug Wright, Hands on a Hardbody
Tony Awards - 2007 - Best Book of a Musical
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BroadwayWorld Awards - 2004 - Best Play
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The Pulitzer Prize - 2004 - The Pulitzer Prize for Drama
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Tony Awards - 2004 - Best Play
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Obie Awards - 1996 - Playwriting
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Videos
Video: The Cast of Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID at the Ordway Share Their Favorite Moments
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-11-23 15:44:28
Video: Behind the Scenes at DISNEY'S THE LITTLE MERMAID at The Muny
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-07-06 16:11:51
Video: Savy Jackson Sings 'The World Above' from The Muny's THE LITTLE MERMAID
by Joshua Wright - 2024-07-02 13:37:45
Video: Watch a Trailer for THE LITTLE MERMAID at La Mirada Theatre
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-06-08 16:23:00
Photos & Video: André De Shields Awarded 'Storyteller of the Year' by The Moth
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2024-06-07 16:29:48
Video: Sean Hayes Reveals Why Starring in GOOD NIGHT, OSCAR is 'Therapeutic' to Him on CBS MORNINGS
by Michael Major - 2023-05-22 10:13:13
Photos/Video: First Look at Sean Hayes and More in GOOD NIGHT, OSCAR Ahead of Tonight's Opening Night
by Show Highlights - 2023-04-24 10:44:52
Broadway Rewind: WAR PAINT Arrives on Broadway with Patti LuPone & Christine Ebersole!
by Nicole Rosky - 2020-11-14 17:01:00
VIDEO: Watch Auli'i Cravalho, Queen Latifah, Shaggy, and More in Highlights From THE LITTLE MERMAID LIVE!
by Stephi Wild - 2019-11-06 07:50:49
VIDEO: On This Day, March 21- HANDS ON A HARDBODY Opens On Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - 2019-03-21 16:43:01
VIDEO: On This Day, January 10- Broadway Goes Under the Sea With THE LITTLE MERMAID
by A.A. Cristi - 2019-01-10 16:20:00
#TBT: Go Under the Sea with the Opening Night of THE LITTLE MERMAID on Broadway!
by Linnae Medeiros - 2019-01-10 14:56:13
VIDEO: On This Day, April 6- The War is On! Patti LuPone and Christine Ebersole Star in WAR PAINT on Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - 2018-04-06 16:41:50
VIDEO: On This Day, March 21- Broadway Feels the Joy with HANDS ON A HARDBODY
by A.A. Cristi - 2018-03-21 15:35:12
News
Christopher Ashley to be Honored by SDC Foundation with 'Mr. Abbott Award'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 13, 2025
The “Mr. Abbott” Award Gala will take place March 31, 2025, at City Winery in New York City, honoring Christopher Ashley. Learn more about the event and see how to attend.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 13, 2025
The “Mr. Abbott” Award Gala will take place March 31, 2025, at City Winery in New York City, honoring Christopher Ashley. Learn more about the event and see how to attend.
Sean Hayes Will Make West End Debut in GOOD NIGHT, OSCAR
by Stephi Wild - Feb 3, 2025
Emmy and Tony Award-winner Sean Hayes will reprise his Tony Award-winning performance in Good Night, Oscar at the Barbican Theatre this summer. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 3, 2025
Emmy and Tony Award-winner Sean Hayes will reprise his Tony Award-winning performance in Good Night, Oscar at the Barbican Theatre this summer. Learn more here!
WATER FOR ELEPHANTS Licensing Available to High Schools Through Broadway Licensing
by Michael Major - Jan 23, 2025
Water for Elephants is now available for licensing exclusively to high schools. This exciting opportunity allows high schools to stage the show beginning in early fall 2025, alongside the launch of the musical’s First National Tour.
by Michael Major - Jan 23, 2025
Water for Elephants is now available for licensing exclusively to high schools. This exciting opportunity allows high schools to stage the show beginning in early fall 2025, alongside the launch of the musical’s First National Tour.
Pulitzer Prize & Tony Winner Doug Wright Returns To Sarasota For New Hermitage Program
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 17, 2025
The Hermitage Artist Retreat has announced a new program with Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize winner Doug Wright as he returns to Sarasota for “The PlayWRIGHT's the Thing.”
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 17, 2025
The Hermitage Artist Retreat has announced a new program with Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize winner Doug Wright as he returns to Sarasota for “The PlayWRIGHT's the Thing.”
RED BULL THEATER's SHORT NEW PLAY FESTIVAL 2025 Submissions Now Open
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 7, 2025
Red Bull Theater has announced that submissions are now open for Red Bull's ANNUAL SHORT NEW PLAY FESTIVAL. Featuring six brand new 10-minute plays of heightened language and classic themes inspired by this year's theme, “Defiance,”
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 7, 2025
Red Bull Theater has announced that submissions are now open for Red Bull's ANNUAL SHORT NEW PLAY FESTIVAL. Featuring six brand new 10-minute plays of heightened language and classic themes inspired by this year's theme, “Defiance,”
GOOD NIGHT, OSCAR to Have Regional Premiere at FSD Performing Arts Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 30, 2024
Local theatre-makers Franklin Theatrical Fellowship has secured the rights to Tony-winner Good Night, Oscar - 2023 hit play by Doug Wright, which starred Sean Hayes. Lear more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 30, 2024
Local theatre-makers Franklin Theatrical Fellowship has secured the rights to Tony-winner Good Night, Oscar - 2023 hit play by Doug Wright, which starred Sean Hayes. Lear more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
ROOM, ROOM, ROOM Begins In December At SubletSeries@HERE
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 27, 2024
Room, Room, Room will return to New York City for a third run of performances presented at SubletSeries@HERE.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 27, 2024
Room, Room, Room will return to New York City for a third run of performances presented at SubletSeries@HERE.
Video: The Cast of Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID at the Ordway Share Their Favorite Moments
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 23, 2024
Next month, the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts will present Disney's The Little Mermaid. The musical. Watch the cast share their favorite moments in the musical in the video here!
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 23, 2024
Next month, the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts will present Disney's The Little Mermaid. The musical. Watch the cast share their favorite moments in the musical in the video here!
THE LITTLE MERMAID Comes to The Ordway This Holiday Season
by Stephi Wild - Nov 7, 2024
Next month, the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts will present Disney's The Little Mermaid. The musical is based on one of Hans Christian Andersen's most beloved stories and the classic animated film.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 7, 2024
Next month, the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts will present Disney's The Little Mermaid. The musical is based on one of Hans Christian Andersen's most beloved stories and the classic animated film.
Playwrights Horizons Renames Mainstage 'The Judith O. Rubin Theater' After Longtime Board Chair
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 29, 2024
Playwrights Horizons has renamed its Mainstage Theater the Judith O. Rubin Theater,.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 29, 2024
Playwrights Horizons has renamed its Mainstage Theater the Judith O. Rubin Theater,.
Photos: Inside the Dramatists Guild Foundation's 2024 Gala
by Jennifer Broski - Oct 29, 2024
Dramatists Guild Foundation just celebrated its 2024 Gala at the Ziegfeld Ballroom, honoring Tom Kitt and Mindy Rich. Check out photos from inside the big night here!
by Jennifer Broski - Oct 29, 2024
Dramatists Guild Foundation just celebrated its 2024 Gala at the Ziegfeld Ballroom, honoring Tom Kitt and Mindy Rich. Check out photos from inside the big night here!
Daniel Dae Kim, Nikki Renée Daniels & More to Join Dramatists Guild Foundation Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 16, 2024
Dramatists Guild Foundation has revealed the star-studded line-up for the organization's 2024 Gala on October 24, 2024, at Ziegfeld Ballroom. See who is taking part and learn how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 16, 2024
Dramatists Guild Foundation has revealed the star-studded line-up for the organization's 2024 Gala on October 24, 2024, at Ziegfeld Ballroom. See who is taking part and learn how to purchase tickets.
About Face Theatre To Host Anniversary Benefit To Kick Off 30th Season
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 7, 2024
About Face Theatre has announced plans for a 30th anniversary party and fundraiser on November 7 at Venue West in West Town.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 7, 2024
About Face Theatre has announced plans for a 30th anniversary party and fundraiser on November 7 at Venue West in West Town.
Performers Announced For A TECTONIC CABARET In October
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 27, 2024
Tectonic Theater Project's annual gala A Tectonic Cabaret will take place at Current (Pier 59 Chelsea Piers) starting with a 6:30 PM cocktail hour and performances beginning at 7:30 PM.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 27, 2024
Tectonic Theater Project's annual gala A Tectonic Cabaret will take place at Current (Pier 59 Chelsea Piers) starting with a 6:30 PM cocktail hour and performances beginning at 7:30 PM.
Tony-Winner Christopher Ashley To Receive Prestigious 'Mr. Abbott' Award From Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 18, 2024
Christopher Ashley was announced as the recipient of the prestigious Mr. Abbott Award by the Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation, recognizing his outstanding contributions to the theater industry.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 18, 2024
Christopher Ashley was announced as the recipient of the prestigious Mr. Abbott Award by the Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation, recognizing his outstanding contributions to the theater industry.
Photos: OH, MARY! Star Cole Escola Joins Dramatists Guild Foundation In Conversation
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 18, 2024
Last night, writer and actor Cole Escola joined fellow writer Doug Wright for an evening in support of the Dramatists Guild Foundation (DGF), hosted by DGF Vice President Kevin Hager and DGF Board Member Elizabeth Dewberry. See photos from the event!
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 18, 2024
Last night, writer and actor Cole Escola joined fellow writer Doug Wright for an evening in support of the Dramatists Guild Foundation (DGF), hosted by DGF Vice President Kevin Hager and DGF Board Member Elizabeth Dewberry. See photos from the event!
Photos: First Look At MTVarts' Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID, JR.
by Jerri Shafer - Sep 12, 2024
See first look photos of MTVarts' production of Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID, JR..
by Jerri Shafer - Sep 12, 2024
See first look photos of MTVarts' production of Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID, JR..
Red Bull Theater Unveils 2024-25 Season Featuring Productions, Readings & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 26, 2024
Red Bull Theater has revealed its 2024-25 season with a lineup of productions, readings, and special events available both in-person and online.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 26, 2024
Red Bull Theater has revealed its 2024-25 season with a lineup of productions, readings, and special events available both in-person and online.
Tom Kitt & More Join Hermitage Artist Retreat Fall Lineup
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 22, 2024
The Hermitage Artist Retreat revealed its fall lineup featuring renowned artists, including Pulitzer Prize, Tony Award, Emmy Award, and Grammy Award winners. Learn more and see how to attend.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 22, 2024
The Hermitage Artist Retreat revealed its fall lineup featuring renowned artists, including Pulitzer Prize, Tony Award, Emmy Award, and Grammy Award winners. Learn more and see how to attend.
UTA Names Patrick Herold And Rachel Viola Co-Heads Of Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 14, 2024
UTA has named Patrick Herold and Rachel Viola co-heads of the agency’s theatre practice. Read more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 14, 2024
UTA has named Patrick Herold and Rachel Viola co-heads of the agency’s theatre practice. Read more.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Doug Wright written?
Doug Wright has written 14 shows including Maggie May (Bookwriter), Ubu (Adaptation), Buzzsaw Berkeley (Bookwriter), Wantabanaland (Playwright), Quills (Playwright), Unwrap Your Candy (Author), I Am My Own Wife (Playwright), I Am My Own Wife (Playwright), Grey Gardens (Bookwriter), The Little Mermaid (Bookwriter), Standing On Ceremony: The Gay Marriage Plays (Playwright), Hands on a Hardbody (Bookwriter), War Paint (Book), Good Night, Oscar (Playwright).
What awards has Doug Wright been nominated for?
Outstanding Book of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Hands on a Hardbody, Best Book of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Grey Gardens, Best Play (BroadwayWorld Awards) for I Am My Own Wife, The Pulitzer Prize for Drama (The Pulitzer Prize) for I Am My Own Wife, Best Play (Tony Awards) for I Am My Own Wife and Playwriting (Obie Awards) for Quills.
What awards has Doug Wright won?
Doug Wright has won several prestigious awards, including Best Play at the BroadwayWorld Awards for I Am My Own Wife, the Pulitzer Prize for Drama for I Am My Own Wife, Best Play at the Tony Awards for I Am My Own Wife, and Playwriting at the Obie Awards for Quills.
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