Erika Sheffer
Latest News on Erika Sheffer:
Vineyard Theatre Reveals Winners of the Emerging Artists Awards (Nov 20, 2024)
Broadway Buying Guide: October 21, 2024- SUNSET BLVD Storms Back to Broadway (Oct 21, 2024)
Photos: VLADIMIR Opening Night at Manhattan Theatre Club (Oct 16, 2024)
Vineyard Theatre Reveals Winners of the Emerging Artists Awards (Nov 20, 2024)
Broadway Buying Guide: October 21, 2024- SUNSET BLVD Storms Back to Broadway (Oct 21, 2024)
Photos: VLADIMIR Opening Night at Manhattan Theatre Club (Oct 16, 2024)
BIO
Erika Sheffer’s playwriting debut, Russian Transport, was produced at The New Group (Outer Critics Circle nomination) and Steppenwolf. She is a recipient of The Vineyard’s Paula Vogel Playwriting Award. Her plays have been developed at The New Group, The Vineyard, and Primary Stages. Erika has performed original pieces at Upright Citizens Brigade and Dixon Place. She is a member of SPACE on Ryder Farm’s Working Farm and Ars Nova Playgroup 2015/2016. Russian Transport is published by Dramatists Play Service. BFA in Drama from Syracuse University.
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Awards and Nominations
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2012 - John Gassner Award (for American Play)
Erika Sheffer, Russian Transport
IT Awards - 2006 - Outstanding Actress in a Lead Role
Erika ShefferHow I Learned to Drive
Videos
Video: Norbert Leo Butz & Francesca Faridany Explain What VLADIMIR Is All About
by Joey Mervis - Sep 29, 2024
STAGE TUBE: Promo for THEATERSPEAK's WRITE OUT FRONT - J. Stephen Brantley Writes a Play
by Stage Tube - Aug 4, 2012
News
Vineyard Theatre Reveals Winners of the Emerging Artists Awards
Vineyard Theatre has revealed the recipients of the 2024-2025 Paula Vogel Playwriting Award and Colman Domingo Award. Learn more about the award and the recipients!
Vineyard Theatre has revealed the recipients of the 2024-2025 Paula Vogel Playwriting Award and Colman Domingo Award. Learn more about the award and the recipients!
Broadway Buying Guide: October 21, 2024- SUNSET BLVD Storms Back to Broadway
Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, October 21, 2024.
Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, October 21, 2024.
Photos: VLADIMIR Opening Night at Manhattan Theatre Club
Manhattan Theatre Club is presenting world premiere of Vladimir, written by Erika Sheffer and directed by Tony Award winner Daniel Sullivan. Check out photos from opening night!
Manhattan Theatre Club is presenting world premiere of Vladimir, written by Erika Sheffer and directed by Tony Award winner Daniel Sullivan. Check out photos from opening night!
Video: Watch Norbert Leo Butz & More in VLADIMIR Preview
Watch a first look at Manhattan Theatre Club's world premiere of Vladimir, written by Erika Sheffer and directed by Daniel Sullivan. The cast of Vladimir features two-time Tony Award winner Norbert Leo Butz (Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Catch Me If You Can, A Complete Unknown), Erin Darke (“Good Girl Revolt'), and more. Watch the video!
Watch a first look at Manhattan Theatre Club's world premiere of Vladimir, written by Erika Sheffer and directed by Daniel Sullivan. The cast of Vladimir features two-time Tony Award winner Norbert Leo Butz (Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Catch Me If You Can, A Complete Unknown), Erin Darke (“Good Girl Revolt'), and more. Watch the video!
Videos You Missed This Week: TEETH, SPELLING BEE, YELLOW FACE, and More
Catch up on all the latest from the week ending October 4, 2024 with videos from Sunset Boulevard, Teeth, Yellow Face, and more!
Catch up on all the latest from the week ending October 4, 2024 with videos from Sunset Boulevard, Teeth, Yellow Face, and more!
Broadway Buying Guide: September 30, 2024- TEETH Returns for Spooky Season
Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, September 30, 2024.
Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, September 30, 2024.
Video: Norbert Leo Butz & Francesca Faridany Explain What VLADIMIR Is All About
Up next at Manhattan Theatre Club is the world premiere of Vladimir, written by Erika Sheffer and directed by Tony Award winner Daniel Sullivan. In this video, watch as the cast and creative team chat more about what the play is all about!
Up next at Manhattan Theatre Club is the world premiere of Vladimir, written by Erika Sheffer and directed by Tony Award winner Daniel Sullivan. In this video, watch as the cast and creative team chat more about what the play is all about!
What's Opening Off-Broadway in Fall 2024
Check out a full list of what's opening Off-Broadway this fall! Productions will star big names including Neil Patrick Harris, Jane Krakowski, and many more! See what Off-Broadway has to offer and check out BroadwayWorld's complete list.
Check out a full list of what's opening Off-Broadway this fall! Productions will star big names including Neil Patrick Harris, Jane Krakowski, and many more! See what Off-Broadway has to offer and check out BroadwayWorld's complete list.
Photos: Norbert Leo Butz & More in VLADIMIR at Manhattan Theatre Club
Manhattan Theatre Club is presenting the world premiere of Vladimir, written by Erika Sheffer and directed by Tony Award winner Daniel Sullivan. Get first look at photos of the production!
Manhattan Theatre Club is presenting the world premiere of Vladimir, written by Erika Sheffer and directed by Tony Award winner Daniel Sullivan. Get first look at photos of the production!
Broadway Buying Guide: September 9, 2024- See Alyssa Milano in CHICAGO Starting Next Week
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Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, September 9, 2024.
Top Off-Broadway Shows for September 2024
What's happening off-Broadway? BroadwayWorld is here to guide you through the top picks for theatre in the month of September.
What's happening off-Broadway? BroadwayWorld is here to guide you through the top picks for theatre in the month of September.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld August 29, 2024
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is August 29, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is August 29, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Photos: Norbert Leo Butz and MTC's VLADIMIR Cast Meet the Press
Performances will begin next month for Manhattan Theatre Club's world premiere of Vladimir, written by Erika Sheffer and directed by Tony Award winner Daniel Sullivan. The cast recently met the press and BroadwayWorld was on hand. Check out photos here!
Performances will begin next month for Manhattan Theatre Club's world premiere of Vladimir, written by Erika Sheffer and directed by Tony Award winner Daniel Sullivan. The cast recently met the press and BroadwayWorld was on hand. Check out photos here!
Edgerton Foundation New Play Awards Reveals First Round Of 2024-25 Recipients
The Edgerton Foundation has revealed the first round of recipients for the 2024-25 New Play Awards, supporting the development of new theatrical works across the country. Learn more about the recipients and the award.
The Edgerton Foundation has revealed the first round of recipients for the 2024-25 New Play Awards, supporting the development of new theatrical works across the country. Learn more about the recipients and the award.
Video: Erin Darke & David Rosenberg Join VLADIMIR Cast; See Inside Rehearsals
Manhattan Theatre Club has revealed the full cast for the world premiere of Vladimir. Check out rehearsal footage!
Manhattan Theatre Club has revealed the full cast for the world premiere of Vladimir. Check out rehearsal footage!
Broadway Buying Guide: August 12, 2024- See the New Cast of HADESTOWN
Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, August 12, 2024.
Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, August 12, 2024.
Norbert Leo Butz & More to Star in VLADIMIR at MTC
Manhattan Theatre Club has revealed the initial cast for the world premiere of Vladimir. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
Manhattan Theatre Club has revealed the initial cast for the world premiere of Vladimir. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
Three World Premieres to Complete MTC 2024-25 Off-Broadway Season
Three world premieres will complete Manhattan Theatre Club's 2024-25 Off-Broadway season!
Three world premieres will complete Manhattan Theatre Club's 2024-25 Off-Broadway season!
Manhattan Theatre Club Will Bring EUREKA DAY to Broadway and VLADAMIR Off-Broadway Next Season
Manhattan Theatre Club has announced three shows that will open next season, including the Broadway premiere of Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends and Eureka Day, as well as the world premiere of Vladamir, which will open off-Broadway.
Manhattan Theatre Club has announced three shows that will open next season, including the Broadway premiere of Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends and Eureka Day, as well as the world premiere of Vladamir, which will open off-Broadway.
Vineyard Theatre Reveals 2023-24 Award Recipients
This year, the Paula Vogel Playwriting Award, Susan Stroman Directing Award and Colman Domingo Award will be given during the company's annual Emerging Artists Celebration, to be held on Friday, December 1 at 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm at the National Arts Club.
This year, the Paula Vogel Playwriting Award, Susan Stroman Directing Award and Colman Domingo Award will be given during the company's annual Emerging Artists Celebration, to be held on Friday, December 1 at 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm at the National Arts Club.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Erika Sheffer written?
Erika Sheffer has written 2 shows including Russian Transport (Playwright), Vladimir (Playwright).
What awards has Erika Sheffer been nominated for?
John Gassner Award (for American Play) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Russian Transport and Outstanding Actress in a Lead Role (IT Awards) for How I Learned to Drive.
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