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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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Productions

Damn Yankees
 
[Broadway, 2027]
Adapter
Good Night, Oscar
 
[West End, 2025]
Writer
The Little MermaidThe Little Mermaid
 
[Broadway, 2008] [Replacement]
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Writing

Ubu
Adaptation
Quills
Playwright
Wantabanaland
Playwright
I Am My Own Wife
Playwright
Playwright
Buzzsaw Berkeley
Bookwriter
Conceiver
Grey Gardens
Bookwriter
Bookwriter
The Little Mermaid
Bookwriter
Bookwriter

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

Doug Wright, Grey Gardens


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BroadwayWorld Awards - 2004 - Best Play

Doug Wright, I Am My Own Wife


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The Pulitzer Prize - 2004 - The Pulitzer Prize for Drama

Doug Wright, I Am My Own Wife


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Tony Awards - 2004 - Best Play

Doug Wright, I Am My Own Wife


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Obie Awards - 1996 - Playwriting

Doug Wright, Quills

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DAMN YANKEES To Return To Broadway In 2027; Casting Begins In May Photo
DAMN YANKEES To Return To Broadway In 2027; Casting Begins In May
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 15, 2026

A Broadway revival of DAMN YANKEES, directed and choreographed by Sergio Trujillo, is aiming for a spring 2027 opening, with rehearsals expected to begin in January 2027.
Party of One: Broadway’s Solo Show Takeover Photo
Party of One: Broadway’s Solo Show Takeover
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Apr 12, 2026

Broadway has a long history of one-person shows, including many that have been added to the canon in this century.  Seeing one actor powerfully create a whole world on stage can be an exceptional experience. Of course, one handers are hardly one-person projects; while there may only be one actor on stage, they are collaborating with an entire team of creatives, designers, and behind-the-scenes personnel to bring a show to life. 
Pulitzer Prize for Drama: Iconic Plays That Shaped American Theater Photo
Pulitzer Prize for Drama: Iconic Plays That Shaped American Theater
by Sidney Paterra - Apr 3, 2026

The Pulitzer Prize for Drama is one of the most prestigious honors in American theater, celebrating outstanding works that have made a significant impact on the stage. Here's a closer look at what the Pulitzer Prize for Drama is, how it works, and why it matters.
GOOD NIGHT, OSCAR Begins at Farmers Alley Theatre This Month Photo
GOOD NIGHT, OSCAR Begins at Farmers Alley Theatre This Month
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 3, 2026

Farmers Alley Theatre will present GOOD NIGHT, OSCAR by Doug Wright, running April 16–May 2 in Kalamazoo, MI, in collaboration with the Gilmore Piano Festival. Five additional performances were added due to strong ticket sales.
Raúl Esparza And Patrick Kerr Join The Acting Company’s Annual Gala Photo
Raúl Esparza And Patrick Kerr Join The Acting Company’s Annual Gala
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 14, 2026

The Acting Company will hold its Annual Gala in New York City honoring director Lisa Peterson. Raúl Esparza will perform and Patrick Kerr will serve as emcee. The benefit supports the company’s touring productions and arts-in-education programs.
Hillbarn Theatre Unveils Season 86 Lineup Featuring PICKLEBALL and GUTENBERG! THE MUS Photo
Hillbarn Theatre Unveils Season 86 Lineup Featuring PICKLEBALL and GUTENBERG! THE MUSICAL
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 12, 2026

Hillbarn Theatre in Foster City, California, has announced its 86th season, themed 'Stories That Bring Us Together.' The season, opening on August 20, 2026, will showcase a mix of regional and world premieres, including the regional premiere of PICKLEBALL by Jeff Daniels and the musical comedy GUTENBERG! THE MUSICAL. Executive Artistic Director Steve Muterspaugh emphasized the season's focus on stories that foster connections and celebrate the joy of live theatre. The lineup promises to engage a
Photos: First Look At Liberty Union Musical Theater's Production Of Disney's THE LITT Photo
Photos: First Look At Liberty Union Musical Theater's Production Of Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 11, 2026

Liberty Union Musical Theater will present DISNEY'S THE LITTLE MERMAID this week at the Liberty Union Auditorium in Baltimore, Ohio. The production features a cast of 97 students from the district’s elementary, middle, and high schools. Check out photos of the production.
Photos: First look at Hilliard Arts Council’s DISNEY’S THE LITTLE MERMAID JR. Photo
Photos: First look at Hilliard Arts Council’s DISNEY’S THE LITTLE MERMAID JR.
by Jerri Shafer - Mar 6, 2026

Disney’s The Little Mermaid, Jr. presented by the Hilliard Arts Council, one of our By Kids, For Kids productions. Dive under the sea with Ariel and friends in this splashy, enchanting stage adaptation of the beloved Disney classic! Featuring hit songs like “Part of Your World,” “Under the Sea,” and “Kiss the Girl,” this magical musical will delight audiences of all ages.
The Acting Company Will Honor Lisa Peterson With The John Houseman Award Photo
The Acting Company Will Honor Lisa Peterson With The John Houseman Award
by Stephi Wild - Mar 3, 2026

The Acting Company will honor director Lisa Peterson with the prestigious John Houseman Award for her contributions to theater. Learn more about the upcoming event here!
Rob McClure, National Tours of KIMBERLY AKIMBO and SOME LIKE IT HOT Among 2026 Helen Photo
Rob McClure, National Tours of KIMBERLY AKIMBO and SOME LIKE IT HOT Among 2026 Helen Hayes Award Nominees
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 24, 2026

The 2026 Helen Hayes Award nominations have been announced, recognizing outstanding achievement in Washington-area professional theatre. Arena Stage, Signature Theatre, Shakespeare Theatre Company, Round House Theatre, and dozens of regional companies are represented across performance, direction, design, and production categories. The awards highlight the breadth of theatre work presented throughout the D.C. metropolitan area.
OH, MARY!, KINKY BOOTS and More Set For Theatre Under The Stars 2026/27 Season Photo
OH, MARY!, KINKY BOOTS and More Set For Theatre Under The Stars 2026/27 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 11, 2026

Theatre Under The Stars has unveiled a lineup of Broadway hits for its 2026/27 season. The upcoming season features everything from beloved classics to the acclaimed comedy, Oh, Mary!
Review: I AM MY OWN WIFE at Milwaukee Chamber Theatre Photo
Review: I AM MY OWN WIFE at Milwaukee Chamber Theatre
by Cathy Jakicic - Feb 2, 2026

Milwaukee Chamber Theaters production of “I Am My Own Wife” is a constant revelation.
Rebecca Naomi Jones, Elizabeth Stanley and More to Join Keen Company Gala Photo
Rebecca Naomi Jones, Elizabeth Stanley and More to Join Keen Company Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 28, 2026

Keen Company will host its first gala under new leadership at Manhattan Penthouse, honoring playwrights Julia Jordan and Marsha Norman, and featuring Rebecca Naomi Jones, Elizabeth Stanley and more.
Submissions Open for Red Bull Theater's SHORT NEW PLAY FESTIVAL Photo
Submissions Open for Red Bull Theater's SHORT NEW PLAY FESTIVAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 22, 2026

Submissions are open for Red Bull Theater's 16th Short New Play Festival 2026- Refinished. Six brand new 10-minute plays of heightened language and classic themes inspired by this year’s theme, “Refinished,” will be selected.
Dunaway Gardens Foundation Launches Inaugural Playwright Lab In Georgia Photo
Dunaway Gardens Foundation Launches Inaugural Playwright Lab In Georgia
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 22, 2026

Dunaway Gardens in Newnan, GA, will present its first-ever Playwright Lab in 2026, aiming to support new theatrical works and emerging playwrights.
Hermitage Artist Retreat Receives Major Gift; Doubling Capacity Photo
Hermitage Artist Retreat Receives Major Gift; Doubling Capacity
by Stephi Wild - Jan 15, 2026

The Hermitage Artist Retreat announced that the organization has received an unprecedented gift of land and property from the Morrison and Steans family.
Milwaukee Chamber Theatre To Present the Acclaimed Drama I AM MY OWN WIFE Photo
Milwaukee Chamber Theatre To Present the Acclaimed Drama I AM MY OWN WIFE
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 12, 2026

Milwaukee Chamber Theatre will present I AM MY OWN WIFE, a Pulitzer and Tony Award-winning play, from January 23 to February 8, 2026. Directed by Alexander Coddington and starring Jonathan Riker, the play delves into the life of Charlotte von Mahlsdorf.
Hermitage Reveals New February Programs, Featuring Award-Winning Playwrights, Perform Photo
Hermitage Reveals New February Programs, Featuring Award-Winning Playwrights, Performers, and Musicians
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 9, 2026

The Hermitage Artist Retreat has announced new February 2026 programs featuring award-winning artists across theater, music, comedy, and literature. Events will take place at Benderson Park, Manasota Key, and Selby Gardens’ Historic Spanish Point.
Review: THE LITTLE MERMAID at Wilmington Drama League Photo
Review: THE LITTLE MERMAID at Wilmington Drama League
by Rosanne DellAversano - Dec 18, 2025

Disney’s The Little Mermaid, loosely based on the fairytale of Hans Christian Andersen, tells the simple story of the beautiful young mermaid, Ariel, and her longing to leave her ocean home and live in the world above with humans.
HOW SHAKESPEARE SAVED MY LIFE World Premiere is Coming to Berkeley Rep Photo
HOW SHAKESPEARE SAVED MY LIFE World Premiere is Coming to Berkeley Rep
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 3, 2025

Kicking off the new year, Berkeley Repertory Theatre will present its 90th world premiere production,  How Shakespeare Saved My Life — an autobiographical and music-filled tour de force written and performed by Jacob Ming-Trent.
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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. He also received the Pulitzer Prize for Drama for the same production, I Am My Own Wife. Additionally, he won Best Play at the Tony Awards for I Am My Own Wife and the Playwriting category at the Obie Awards for Quills.

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