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BIO

Eve Ensler is the Tony Award winning playwright, activist, performer and author of the theatrical Obie Award winning phenomenon, The Vagina Monologues, published in 48 languages and performed in over 140 countries. Ms. Ensler's plays include Floating Rhoda and the Glue Man, Extraordinary Measures, Necessary Targets, OPC, The Good Body, and Emotional Creature. Her books include Insecure At Last: A Political Memoir; New York Times bestseller I Am An Emotional Creature; and her latest critically acclaimed memoir In the Body of the World which she recently adapted, debuted and performed at the American Repertory Theater to rave reviews directed by Diane Paulus. Her play Fruit Trilogy was performed at the Women of the World Festival in London and The West Yorkshire Playhouse in March of 2016. Her film credits include an HBO film version of The Vagina Monologues (2002). She also produced the film What I Want My Words to Do to You, a documentary about the writing group she led at the Bedford Hills Correctional Facility for Women. The film premiered and won the Freedom of Expression Award at Sundance Film Festival and premiered nationally on PBS's "P.O.V." in December 2003. She recently co-directed the documentary short One Billion Rising which premiered in the 2014 Sundance Film Festival. Ms. Ensler is founder of V-Day, the almost 20-year-old global activist movement to end violence against women and girls which has raised over 100 million dollars. V-Day, led Ms. Ensler to also found One Billion Rising, the biggest global mass action to end violence against women in human history in over 200 countries. She writes for The Guardian, Time Magazine, and the International Herald Tribune. She was named one of Newsweek's "150 Women Who Changed the World" and The Guardian's "100 Most Influential Women."

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MTC Original Off-Broadway Production, 2018
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Original Broadway Production, 2004
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[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1999
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[Off-Broadway, 1995]
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Awards and Nominations

Drama League Awards - 2018 - Distinguished Performance Award

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Drama League Awards - 2018 - Outstanding Production of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Play

Eve Ensler, In the Body of the World

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2018 - Outstanding Solo Performance

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The Lortels - 2018 - Lifetime Achievement Award

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Tony Awards - 2011 - Isabelle Stevenson Award

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Olivier Awards - 2002 - Best Entertainment

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Drama Desk Awards - 1997 - Outstanding One Person Show

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News


Cultural Ambassador Ronald Rand to Bring Harold Clurman In LET IT BE ART! To Athens

Ronald Rand will perform his acclaimed solo play LET IT BE ART! as Harold Clurman in Athens during the Global Arts Education Summit, marking nearly 25 years of world tours. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
RHEOLOGY, EAT THE DOCUMENT, and More Set for HERE 2024-2025 Season

HERE's 2024-2025 season features four world premieres and a diverse lineup of innovative performances. See the full schedule here!
PROTOTYPE Announces 2025 Festival Beginning This January

PROTOTYPE: Opera | Theatre | Now has announced the lineup for 2025, set to resume January 9-19, 2025. This will mark the final season co-produced by HERE and co-curated by Kristin Marting, who founded the Festival together with Beth Morrison and Kim Whitener, and who is also the outgoing Founding Artistic Director of HERE.
Roxy Regional Theatre's Season 42 On Sale This Week

Presale for Season 42 at the Roxy Regional Theatre is happening now for package holders, with ticket sales opening for the general public this Friday, July 12.
Olivia Hunt's Off-Broadway Debut THE MISANTHROPE Premieres at HERE Arts Center's MainStage

Olivia Hunt's anti-romantic comedy, THE MISANTHROPE, will premiere at HERE Arts Center's MainStage on July 31st.
Interdisciplinary Performance Art Project and Campaign VOICES: A SACRED SISTERSCAPE Now Available Digitally

VOICES: A SACRED SISTERSCAPE, an interdisciplinary performance art project, is now available digitally. The project highlights Black women's stories through a unique blend of art and narrative.
Photos: VOICES: A SACRED SISTERSCAPE Premieres At The Apollo Theater

A new audio play, VOICES: a sacred sisterscape, premiered to sold-out crowds at the historic Apollo Theater on May 31, 2024 while honoring special guest Anna Deavere Smith (Fires in the Mirror, 'The West Wing'). VOICES will be available for streaming across all audio platforms beginning June 11, 2024. See photos from inside opening night.
Joshua Henry, Caissie Levy, Kara Lindsay & More to Join 2024 WP Theater Gala

WP Theater has revealed the presenters and performers for its 2024 Annual Gala. See who is taking part and learn how to purchase tickets.
HERE Announces 2024 Recipients Of $125K HARP Residencies

HERE will welcome three new members of the HERE Artist Residency Program (HARP), one of the most robust residency programs in the country.
V-Day to Present VOICES: A SACRED SISTERSCAPE, New Audio Play

V-Day, the global activist movement, revealed a new audio play, VOICES: a sacred sisterscape. Learn how to listen!
La MaMa to Present THE EDGE OF NATURE Directed by Emmy Winner Josh Fox

Join La MaMa for THE EDGE OF NATURE, a live performance directed by Oscar-nominated and Emmy-winning Josh Fox.
Bishop Arts Theatre to Present FANNIE: THE MUSIC & LIFE OF FANNIE LOU HAMER

Bishop Arts Theatre Center will continue its 30th Anniversary season with the Regional premiere of Cheryl West’s Fannie: The Music & Life of Fannie Lou Hamer, a collaborative production with Dallas Theater Center. Learn how to purchase tickets.
​​​​​​​4thU Artivists to Present Farewell Production THE GOOD BODY at UWS Church

Celebrate 15 years of 4thU Artivists with their farewell production, THE GOOD BODY by V (formerly Eve Ensler).
WP Gala Will Honor Sutton Foster, LaChanze, and Anne Quart; Hosted by Eden Espinosa

The honorees have been revealed for the WP Theater 2024 Annual Gala, which include Sutton Foster, LaChanze, and Anne Quart. The event will be hosted by Eden Espinosa  at The Edison Ballroom on Monday, May 20, 2024.
Maggie Siff, Julie Halston & More to Star in BREAKING THE STORY at Second Stage

Second Stage Theater has revealed the complete cast for the world premiere production of a new play by Alexis Scheer, BREAKING THE STORY. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
Review: THE VAGINA MONOLOGUES at Oyster Mill Playhouse

This cast of courageous women is dynamite. Every single actor pours her whole heart into the performance, bringing energy and passion to the stage. The team at Oyster Mill Playhouse approaches the material with sensitivity, bringing validation to the experiences of women and giving voice to those experiences,
WAM Theatre Unveils 15th Anniversary Season

​WAM Theatre has unveiled its 2024 season centering new paths and brave futures, through four innovative theatrical stories and a special 15th Anniversary Benefit.
Abingdon Theatre Company Selects Four Playwrights to Showcase the Month of February

Abingdon Theatre Company has announced the four playwrights that they will highlight during the month of February, as a part of their Virtual Festival of Short Plays.
Lost Nation Theater & Mosaic Vermont Present THE VAGINA MONOLOGUES By Eve Ensler

The Vagina Monologues returns to Lost Nation Theater after a 10-year hiatus. Stay tuned for the full press release coming soon!
WAM Theatre Appoints Genée Coreno as New Artistic Director

WAM Theatre announces the appointment of a new Artistic Director. Get the details on this exciting leadership change.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Eve Ensler been in?

Eve Ensler has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has Eve Ensler been in?

Eve Ensler has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Eve Ensler been nominated for?

Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for In The Body of the World, Outstanding Production of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Play (Drama League Awards) for In the Body of the World, Outstanding Solo Performance (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for In the Body of the World, Lifetime Achievement Award (The Lortels) for Eve Ensler, Isabelle Stevenson Award (Tony Awards) for , Best Entertainment (Olivier Awards) for The Vagina Monologues and Outstanding One Person Show (Drama Desk Awards) for The Vagina Monologues.

What awards has Eve Ensler won?

Lifetime Achievement Award (The Lortels) for Eve Ensler and Isabelle Stevenson Award (Tony Awards).

How many shows has Eve Ensler written?

Eve Ensler has written 8 shows including Ladies (Playwright), The Vagina Monologues (Playwright), The Vagina Monologues (Playwright), Necessary Targets (Playwright), The Good Body (Playwright), The Treatment (Playwright), Emotional Creature (Playwright), In the Body of the World (Playwright).

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