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BIO

Ethan Lipton is a playwright, songwriter and singer. Produced plays include TUMACHO, RED-HANDED OTTER, LUTHER, GOODBYE APRIL HELLO MAY, 100 ASPECTS OF THE MOON, and MEAT. His musicals NO PLACE TO GO (Obie award) and THE OUTER SPACE (Lortel nom.) were produced by the Public Theater in Joe’s Pub, and have toured the U.S. and Europe. A 2020 Guggenheim Fellow, Alpert Prize Fellow at MacDowell, alum of the Public’s Emerging Writers Group and Space at Ryder Farm’s Working Farm, a Playwrights Realm Page One Fellow, a Joe’s Pub New York Voices and NYFA grantee, and a Clubbed Thumb associate artist. Plays have been published by Samuel French and Theater. With his band, Ethan Lipton & his Orchestra, he has released four albums and played NYC and beyond, including Celebrate Brooklyn, MASS MoCA, Grand Performances, Theatre de la Ville and All Tomorrow’s Parties. As a performer he appeared in Anne Kauffman's ASSASSINS at City Center and in ERS' original production of GATZ.

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STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Off-Center Revival, 2017
The Proprietor

[Off-Broadway]
New York Premiere at Joe's Pub, 2017
Performer

Writing

Composer/Lyricist
Playwright

Awards and Nominations

The Lortels - 2017 - Outstanding Solo Show

Ethan Lipton, The Outer Space


winner
Obie Awards - 2012 - Special Citation

Ethan Lipton & His OrchestraNo Place to Go

News


RATCRACKER With Arnie Burton & Eric Berryman to Return to Rattlestick Theater

Rattlestick Theater has revealed details for the second annual Ratcracker. This one-night-only holiday pageant reimagines Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker through the trickster eyes of The Rat King. Learn how to attend.
Maryann Plunkett to Reprise Role in Clubbed Thumb's DEEP BLUE SOUND

Clubbed Thumb will present a return engagement of Deep Blue Sound, written by Abe Koogler and directed by Arin Arbus. Learn more about the engagement starring Maryann Plunkett and see how to purchase tickets.
New Musicals GODDESS and THE SEAT OF OUR PANTS Join The Public Theater's 2025 Season

The Public Theater has announced two additional new musicals that will be part of The Public’s Spring 2025 and Fall 2025 seasons at their landmark Astor Place home on 425 Lafayette Street. The new musicals include GODDESS and THE SEAT OF OUR PANTS.
Theatre For A New Audience Founder Jeffrey Horowitz To Retire

Jeffrey Horowitz, Founder of Theatre for a New Audience, having led and grown the not-for-profit organization since 1979, will retire on August 31, 2025, at the end of TFANA's just-announced season of Shakespeare alongside plays by classical and contemporary playwrights.
Theatre for a New Audience Sets World Premiere Musical & More for 2024-25 Season

Theatre for a New Audience has revealed its 2024-25 season. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.
Rattlestick Theater Unveils 2024-2025 'On The Road' Season

Rattlestick Theater has revealed its 2024-2025 'On The Road' season, curated by Will Davis. Learn about the programming and see how to purchase tickets.
TFANA to Present Spring Gala This Weekend

Join TFANA as they honor Robert A. Caro, Leonard Tow, and The Tow Foundation at their gala, while also celebrating the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare's First Folio on May 13.
What's Closing Soon on Broadway & Off Broadway- December 2024

It's closing time! Last call to catch some of your favorite stars in action on and off Broadway, including a beloved revival, a star-led new play, and more. Get your tickets to these shows now before they are gone for good.  
Clubbed Thumb Reveals Complete Lineup for 2024 SUMMERWORKS

Clubbed Thumb has revealed the complete line-up for the 27th SUMMERWORKS festival of new plays. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.
Mad Horse Theatre Company Presents TUMACHO, A COWBOY COMEDY This Spring

Catch the hilarious cowboy comedy TUMACHO by Ethan Lipton at Mad Horse Theatre Company from April 11 - May 5.
Return Engagement of Liza Birkenmeier's GRIEF HOTEL is Coming to The Public

Clubbed Thumb and New Georges announce the return engagement of GRIEF HOTEL, a collaboration that soars to new heights with an intimate and gentle ensemble play.
Ethan Lipton & His Orchestra Share 'Justice For The Dead' Ahead Of Friday's LP Release

They write music steeped in American traditions—jazz, folk, country, blues, and rock—but tackles modern subjects with a well of deep feeling. They share the final single before the album's release with 'Justice for the Dead.' In addition to four studio albums, Ethan Lipton & His Orchestra created the musicals No Place to Go and The Outer Space.
Lea DeLaria to Perform I CAN SEE YOUR HOUSE FROM HERE: A VERY LEA EASTER at Joe's Pub Next Month

Lea DeLaria will bring her cabaret show 'I Can See Your House from Here - A Very Lea Easter' to Joe's Pub next month. Learn more here!
Manhattan Theatre Club Announces Lineup For 2024 Ted Snowdon Reading Series

Manhattan Theatre Club has announced the lineup for the 2024 Ted Snowdon Reading Series.
Video: Watch Alex Borstein From 'Marvelous Mrs Maisel' in Music Video From Ethan Lipton & His Orchestra

Ethan Lipton & His Orchestra will release their fifth album, Did You Do The Thing We Talked About?. The quartet announced the LP with the heartfelt opening track 'Talking To Bonnie' at the end of the year and shared 'Mess That Summer', with a video starring Alex Borstein from The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.
Taylor Iman Jones, Hennessy Winkler, Savy Jackson & More to be Featured in QUEERING THE GALA Concert

Get ready for a spectacular night of performances as Taylor Iman Jones, Hennessy Winkler, Savy Jackson, and more take the stage in QUEERING THE GALA concert. Don't miss this star-studded event that celebrates diversity and talent.
Ethan Lipton & His Orchestra Share 'Talking To Bonnie'

Ethan Lipton & His Orchestra write music steeped in 20th-century American traditions—jazz, folk, country, blues, and rock—but tackle modern subjects with urgency, humor, and a well of deep feeling. The quartet has released four albums and created the musicals No Place to Go and The Outer Space, both produced by the Public Theater in Joe's Pub.
2023-25 Public Theater Emerging Writers Group Cohort Revealed

The Public Theater has revealed the 10 new playwrights have been selected for the 2023-2025 Emerging Writers Group.
The Playwrights Realm Reveals Third Annual Round of Script Share, Offering Free Professional Guidance to Aspiring Playwrights

The Playwrights Realm announces the third annual Script Share, a free service that provides aspiring playwrights with an opportunity to receive professional guidance from industry professionals. This initiative aims to support writers without industry access or a formal theater education.
Photos: Inside Clubbed Thumb's 2023 Gala Honoring Anne Kauffman

Tony Award-nominated and five-time Obie Award-winning theater company Clubbed Thumb celebrated award-winning director Anne Kauffman at the 2023 Clubbed Thumb Gala, held on Monday, October 2 at Etsy Headquarters. Check out photos from the event here!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Ethan Lipton written?

Ethan Lipton has written 2 shows including The Outer Space (Composer/Lyricist), TUMACHO (Playwright).

What awards has Ethan Lipton been nominated for?

Outstanding Solo Show (The Lortels) for The Outer Space and Special Citation (Obie Awards) for No Place to Go.

What awards has Ethan Lipton won?

Ethan Lipton has won a Special Citation from the Obie Awards for his work in No Place to Go.

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