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Birth Place: Indianapolis, IN, USA

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STAGE CREDITS

To Whom It May Concern
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1985
Fay
I'm Getting My Act Together and Taking It On the Road
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1978
Heather, Heather [Replacement]
1776
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1969
Martha Jefferson (Understudy), Abigail Adams (Understudy)
Now Is the Time for All Good Men
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1967
Performer
110 in the Shade
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1963
Townsperson
Little Me
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1962
Ms. Kepplewhite, Singer

Productions

Notes From NowNotes From Now
 
[Off-Broadway, 2022]
Writer
True StoriesTrue Stories
 
[Off-Broadway, 2021]
Director

Writing

Hats!
Composer/Lyricist
The Last Sweet Days of Isaac
Bookwriter/Lyricist
Shelter
Bookwriter/Lyricist
Bookwriter
Lyricist

Awards and Nominations


winner
- 1991 - Most promising musical theatre librettist

Gretchen Cryer

Drama Desk Awards - 1979 - Outstanding Lyrics

Gretchen Cryer, I'm Getting My Act Together and Taking It On the Road


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1970 - Most Promising Playwright

Gretchen Cryer, The Last Sweet Days of Isaac


winner
Obie Awards - 1970 - Best Musical

Gretchen Cryer , The Last Sweet Days of Isaac

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ROM COM IRL Will Come to Sid Gold's Request Room
by Stephi Wild - May 19, 2026

The Reckless Romantics will present ROM COM IRL, a musical improv dating show at Sid Gold's Request Room in NYC, where a real-life single contestant meets potential love interests in a fully improvised rom-com shaped by the audience.
Photos: Stars Walk the Red Carpet at the 70th Annual Drama Desk Awards Photo
Photos: Stars Walk the Red Carpet at the 70th Annual Drama Desk Awards
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - May 18, 2026

The best of the New York City theatre community gathered at Town Hall for the 70th Annual Drama Desk Awards. Stars in attendance included John Lithgow, Norbert Leo Butz, Alex Brightman, Beth Leavel, Donna McKechnie, and more. Check out photos here!
Review: J2 Spotlight Musical Theater Co. Lights Up the Stage With Musicals & Events a Photo
Review: J2 Spotlight Musical Theater Co. Lights Up the Stage With Musicals & Events at AMT Theater
by Rob Lester - May 6, 2026

Don't think that the words 'Lecture Series' means something dry or preachy. J2 Spotlight's 'Behind the Spotlight' series emphasizes fun facts and insiders' perspectives. These go along with the mood of the varied post-show events after the bows at most performances of fully staged full-length musicals, with Carnival! playing now, followed by The Mystery of Edwin Drood.
A History of Musicals About Friendship Photo
A History of Musicals About Friendship
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - May 10, 2026

Friendship is nearly always a side element in musicals. From the comic sidekick of the leading character to the backup pals who provide background vocals, friends are part of the fabric of many shows—but rarely are they the main event. 
FACE TO FACE, HOUSE ON FIRE, and RASHOMON Readings Will Be Performed at the York Thea Photo
FACE TO FACE, HOUSE ON FIRE, and RASHOMON Readings Will Be Performed at the York Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Apr 9, 2026

The York Theatre announced three staged readings this April: FACE TO FACE (April 8-9), HOUSE ON FIRE (April 16-17), and RASHOMON (April 26-27). Tickets are by invitation only.
Elizabeth Barkan’s BIKE SHOP THE MUSICAL to be Presented Off-Broadway This Spring Photo
Elizabeth Barkan’s BIKE SHOP THE MUSICAL to be Presented Off-Broadway This Spring
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 8, 2026

Elizabeth Barkan’s Bike Shop The Musical, with book and lyrics by Barkan and Caroline Murphy, will be presented Off-Broadway at Theater for the New City.
Kait Kerrigan To Lead Master Class For Theatre Now Industry Nights Photo
Kait Kerrigan To Lead Master Class For Theatre Now Industry Nights
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 16, 2026

Kait Kerrigan will lead a master class for Theatre Now New York’s Industry Nights series. The event will feature presentations from Musical Writers Lab participants.
ROM COM IRL Will Come to Sid Gold's Request Room This Month Photo
ROM COM IRL Will Come to Sid Gold's Request Room This Month
by Stephi Wild - Mar 12, 2026

The Reckless Romantics present ROM COM IRL, a rom-com musical improv dating show where a real-life single contestant meets a cast of potential love interests– and the audience helps shape their love story in real time.
Photos: Darius de Haas and More in Maltby & Shire's ABOUT TIME Off-Broadway Photo
Photos: Darius de Haas and More in Maltby & Shire's ABOUT TIME Off-Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 10, 2026

The new Maltby & Shire musical revue About Time, with music by Academy Award and Grammy Award winner David Shire and lyrics by Tony Award winner Richard Maltby, Jr., opened officially at the historic Marjorie S. Deane Little Theater. See photos!
Andrew Lippa To Offer Master Class Through Theatre Now Photo
Andrew Lippa To Offer Master Class Through Theatre Now
by Stephi Wild - Feb 17, 2026

Award-winning composer/lyricist Andrew Lippa (The Addams Family, Big Fish, The Wild Party) will offer a Master Class on Monday, February 23rd at 6:30pm as part of Theatre Now New York's Industry Nights.
Santino Fontana, Talia Suskauer, and More Will Appear at the 2026 Kleban Prize For Mu Photo
Santino Fontana, Talia Suskauer, and More Will Appear at the 2026 Kleban Prize For Musical Theatre Ceremony
by Stephi Wild - Jan 29, 2026

The Kleban Foundation will present the 36th annual Kleban Prize for Musical Theatre on Monday, February 2 at 4PM in a private ceremony (by invitation only) hosted by ASCAP and BMI at ASCAP. Learn more about the lineup here!
Lynn Ahrens Will Offer Master Class Through Theatre Now Photo
Lynn Ahrens Will Offer Master Class Through Theatre Now
by Stephi Wild - Jan 20, 2026

Tony Award-winning lyricist Lynn Ahrens will offer a Master Class on Monday, January 26th at 6:30pm as part of Theatre Now New York's Industry Nights. Learn more here!
Eric Price and Phillip Christian Smith Receive 2026 Kleban Prize for Musical Theatre Photo
Eric Price and Phillip Christian Smith Receive 2026 Kleban Prize for Musical Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jan 13, 2026

The Kleban Foundation has announced the recipients of the 36th annual Kleban Prize for Musical Theatre. The winners are Eric Price and Phillip Christian Smith. Learn more here!
Anna K Jacobs to Offer Master Class Through Theatre Now's Industry Nights Series Photo
Anna K Jacobs to Offer Master Class Through Theatre Now's Industry Nights Series
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 8, 2025

Award-winning composer, lyricist and librettist Anna K. Jacobs (Teeth, POP!) will offer a Master Class on Monday, December 15th at 6:30pm as part of Theatre Now New York's Industry Nights.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld October 29, 2025- HAMILTON And WICKED Lead the Grosses and Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld October 29, 2025- HAMILTON And WICKED Lead the Grosses and More
by - Oct 29, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 29, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Marilu Henner, Peter Gallagher and More to Star STILL GETTING MY ACT TOGETHER Reading Photo
Marilu Henner, Peter Gallagher and More to Star STILL GETTING MY ACT TOGETHER Reading
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 28, 2025

Penguin Rep Theatre will present a 29-hour reading of STILL GETTING MY ACT TOGETHER, a new musical with book and lyrics by Gretchen Cryer and music by Nancy Ford. Learn more!
Photos: Stars Walk the Red Carpet at the Dramatists Guild Foundation Gala Photo
Photos: Stars Walk the Red Carpet at the Dramatists Guild Foundation Gala
by Jennifer Broski - Oct 21, 2025

The Dramatists Guild Foundation hosted its annual Gala  at Ziegfeld Ballroom. This year’s Gala celebrated 25 years of the DGF Fellows program, fostering emerging dramatists through mentorship and collaboration to prepare their next great story for the stage. Check out photos here!
Paulo Szot, Carolee Carmello, Christine Ebersole and More to Join DGF Gala Photo
Paulo Szot, Carolee Carmello, Christine Ebersole and More to Join DGF Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 10, 2025

Dramatists Guild Foundation has revealed the line-up for the organization’s annual Gala, including Paulo Szot, Carolee Carmello and more. See the full lineup here!
The History of Feminist Plays That Came Before LIBERATION Photo
The History of Feminist Plays That Came Before LIBERATION
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Oct 28, 2025

As the fight for women to have equal rights and opportunities has evolved, so has the presence of plays telling these stories. When I wrote my book, Women Writing Musicals: The Legacy that the History Books Left Out, the first-ever book about female musical theatre writers, I researched many musicals that are in this genre as well.
Photos: THIS IS NOT A DRILL Opens at The York Theatre Photo
Photos: THIS IS NOT A DRILL Opens at The York Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 24, 2025

The York Theatre Company has opened the world premiere of THIS IS NOT A DRILL, now playing a five-week limited engagement at Off-Broadway’s Theatre at St. Jean’s (150 East 76th Street). Check out photos from opening night!
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Gretchen Cryer been in?

Gretchen Cryer has appeared on Broadway in 3 shows.

How many West End shows has Gretchen Cryer been in?

Gretchen Cryer has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Gretchen Cryer been nominated for?

Most promising musical theatre librettist () for , Outstanding Lyrics (Drama Desk Awards) for I'm Getting My Act Together and Taking It On the Road, Most Promising Playwright (Drama Desk Awards) for The Last Sweet Days of Isaac and Best Musical (Obie Awards) for The Last Sweet Days of Isaac.

What awards has Gretchen Cryer won?

Gretchen Cryer has received several awards throughout her career. She won Most Promising Musical Theatre Librettist at the Drama Desk Awards for The Last Sweet Days of Isaac. Additionally, she received the award for Most Promising Playwright (Drama Desk Awards) for the same production, The Last Sweet Days of Isaac. Furthermore, she also won Best Musical at the Obie Awards for The Last Sweet Days of Isaac.

How many shows has Gretchen Cryer written?

Gretchen Cryer has written 7 shows including Booth is Back in Town (Lyricist), Now Is the Time for All Good Men (Bookwriter/Lyricist), The Last Sweet Days of Isaac (Bookwriter/Lyricist), The Wedding of Iphigenia (Lyricist), Shelter (Bookwriter/Lyricist), I'm Getting My Act Together and Taking It On the Road (Bookwriter/Lyricist), Hats! (Composer/Lyricist).

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