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Awards and Nominations

Helen Hayes Awards - 1995 - Outstanding Director, Resident Play

Heather McDonaldDream of a Common Language

Helen Hayes Awards - 1989 - Outstanding New Play

Heather McDonaldThe Rivers and Ravines

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Scottsdale Arts Closes Out 2023"24 Season With David Sedaris, Joshua Bell, and More

Explore the end of the 2023-24 season at Scottsdale Arts with a variety of events and exhibitions. From art to performances, there's something for everyone to enjoy.
Heather McDonald Brings The JUICY SCOOP Experience To Thousand Oaks

Comedian, actress and writer Heather McDonald, known for delivering all the hottest gossip, comes to the Scherr Forum for two shows on Saturday, March 16 at 7:00pm.
Signature Theatre is Accepting Submissions For SIGWORKS: MONDAY NIGHT NEW PLAY READING SERIES

Signature Theatre will continue its commitment to new work by presenting the eighth annual SigWorks: Monday Night New Play Readings. Under the leadership of Signature's Director of Artistic Development Anika Chapin, this initiative highlights and supports the work of DMV playwrights and is an opportunity for playwrights, actors, directors, designers, and patrons to explore new plays in a fun and informal environment.
Blue Note Napa Announces Expanded Lineup For 2023 Summer Sessions Concert Season

One of America's fast-growing independent concert promotions and venue operations group, Blue Note Napa, has announced the newly extended music lineup for the 2023 Summer Sessions at Silverado Resort concert series beginning May through October.
Works by Audrey Cefaly, Jennifer Barclay & Nayna Agrawal Chosen for SigWorks: Monday Night New Play Readings

Works by local playwrights Audrey Cefaly, Jennifer Barclay and Nayna Agrawal have been selected for Signature Theatre's 2023 season of SigWorks: Monday Night New Play Readings.
Luba Mason and Caesar Samayoa to Lead New York Premiere of Ellen Fitzhugh and Michael John LaChiusa's LOS OTROS

The New York premiere production of Los Otros, a musical in one act with book & lyrics by Tony Award nominee Ellen Fitzhugh (Grind, Paradise Found) and music by five-time Tony Award nominee Michael John LaChiusa (The Wild Party, Giant), will star Luba Mason and Caesar Samayoa.
Signature Theatre Now Accepting New Play Submissions for SIGWORKS: MONDAY NIGHT NEW PLAY READINGS

Signature Theatre is accepting submissions for original and unpublished full-length plays (no musicals) from now through August 15, 2022. Playwrights must currently reside in Virginia, Maryland or DC. Only one submission per playwright.
Jeremy Jordan, Harriet Harris, and André De Shields Will Lead WHEN PLAYWRIGHTS KILL World Premiere in Connecticut

Tony Award nominee Jeremy Jordan, Tony Award winner Harriet Harris and Tony Award winner André De Shields will star in the world premiere of Matthew Lombardo's new backstage comedy WHEN PLAYWRIGHTS KILL. Get tickets and learn about the production.
Carolee Carmello and Javier Muñoz to Star in LOS OTROS New York Premiere

PREMIERES NYC has announced the expansion of its bi-annual commissioning series INNER VOICES with the New York premiere production of Los Otros, a musical in one act with book & lyrics by Tony Award nominee Ellen Fitzhugh (Grind, Paradise Found) and music by five-time Tony Award nominee Michael John LaChiusa (The Wild Party, Giant). 
Matt Fraser, Celebrity's Most Sought Psychic Medium, Announces Exclusive NYC Event At The Palladium

Matt Fraser, Hollywood's most sought-after psychic medium for celebrities Gloria Estefan, Jenny McCarthy, Donny Wahlberg, Karamo Brown, Netflix Queer Eye and Dr. Paul Nassif - will be appearing at the Palladium Theater in Times Square on April 30, 2022, at 8:00 PM, EST.
New Plays Chosen For SigWorks: Monday Night New Play Readings

Signature Theatre has announced that works by local playwrights Aeneas Sagar Hemphill, Tuyet Thi Pham and Olivia Luzquinos have been selected for the 2022 season of SigWorks: Monday Night New Play Readings. Their plays, Ada (Aeneas Sagar Hemphill), Dinner and Cake (Tuyet Thi Pham) and Damn Things Will Kill Ya (Olivia Luzquinos) will be read on February 7, March 7 and May 9, respectively.
Heather McDonald's AN ALMOST HOLY PICTURE to Close Out Everyman Theatre's 2021/2022 Season

From July 12 through August 22, An Almost Holy Picture, written by Heather McDonald and directed by Everyman Associate Artistic Director Noah Himmelstein, will be available for patrons to access digitally in their homes for $30.
Signature Theatre Accepting New Play Submissions For SIGWORKS

Signature Theatre continues its commitment to new work by presenting the sixth annual SigWorks: Monday Night New Play Readings Series. This initiative highlights and supports the work of DMV playwrights and is an opportunity for playwrights, actors, directors, designers, and patrons to explore new plays in a fun and informal environment.
Baltimore Center Stage Announces Honorees for 36th Annual Young Playwrights Festival

Baltimore Center Stage has announced the honorees for the 36th Annual Young Playwrights Festival. The Young Playwrights Festival is Baltimore Center Stage’s longest running learning program that encourages expression and creativity in students across the state.
Ford Wyoming Center Announces NIGHTINGALE COLLEGE PRESENTS 'LADIES NIGHT OUT' WITH HEATHER MCDONALD

Spectra Venue Management has announced Nightingale College Presents “Ladies Night Out” with Heather McDonald at the Ford Wyoming Center on Friday, April 23rd.  This ultimate ladies’ night out will be an evening filled with ladies, laughter, cocktails, and retail therapy!    
LADIES NIGHT OUT with Heather McDonald Rescheduled at the Casper Events Center 

Spectra Venue Management at the Casper Events Center in collaboration with local health officials, have decided to postpone “Ladies Night Out” with Heather McDonald scheduled for Friday, December 4th. 
Nightingale College Presents LADIES NIGHT OUT with Heather McDonald

Spectra Venue Management has announced Nightingale College Presents 'Ladies Night Out' with Heather McDonald at the Casper Events Center on Friday, December 4th. This ultimate ladies' night out will be an evening filled with ladies, laughter, cocktails, and retail therapy!
Signature Theatre Announces Plays for SIGWORKS: MONDAY NIGHT NEW PLAY READING SERIES

Signature Theatre has announced the fifth season of SigWorks: Monday Night New Play Reading Series. This season Signature will be presenting four plays - At the Full Yum by Rahima R. Rice, The Story of Walter by Audrey Cefaly, One-Shot by Andrew Rosendorf, and Light by Jarrin Davis.
Rorschach Theatre Announces Original (Digital) Works

This year's Magic in Rough Spaces New Play Lab (MIRS) is going virtual!
Signature Theatre's EASY WOMEN SMOKING LOOSE CIGARETTES Available for Digital Streaming

Signature Theatre has announced that beginning Monday, March 30 patrons will have the ability to watch the world premiere production of Easy Women Smoking Loose Cigarettes by DC playwright Dani Stoller from their homes.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Heather McDonald written?

Heather McDonald has written 1 shows including An Almost Holy Picture (Playwright).

What awards has Heather McDonald been nominated for?

Outstanding Director, Resident Play (Helen Hayes Awards) for Dream of a Common Language and Outstanding New Play (Helen Hayes Awards) for The Rivers and Ravines.

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