Horton Foote
Birth Place: Wharton, TX, USA
Latest News on Horton Foote:
Rubicon Theatre Company WINTERFEST To Feature Works By August Wilson and William Shakespeare (Jan 16, 2025)
Kim Zimmer Will Lead Theatre Raleigh's THE TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL (Jan 14, 2025)
The Laurents / Hatcher Foundation Awards $150,000 to Playwrights Jordan Harrison and Yussef El Guindi (Jan 13, 2025)
Rubicon Theatre Company WINTERFEST To Feature Works By August Wilson and William Shakespeare (Jan 16, 2025)
Kim Zimmer Will Lead Theatre Raleigh's THE TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL (Jan 14, 2025)
The Laurents / Hatcher Foundation Awards $150,000 to Playwrights Jordan Harrison and Yussef El Guindi (Jan 13, 2025)
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Movies
Storm Fear
[ 1955 ] writer
[ 1955 ] writer
To Kill a Mockingbird
[ 1962 ] writer
[ 1962 ] writer
Baby the Rain Must Fall
[ 1965 ] writer
[ 1965 ] writer
Tomorrow
[ 1972 ] writer
[ 1972 ] writer
Tender Mercies
[ 1983 ] writer
[ 1983 ] writer
The Trip to Bountiful
[ 1985 ] producer
[ 1985 ] producer
1918
[ 1985 ] writer
[ 1985 ] writer
On Valentine's Day
[ 1986 ] writer
[ 1986 ] writer
Courtship
[ 1987 ] writer
[ 1987 ] writer
Convicts
[ 1991 ] writer
[ 1991 ] writer
Of Mice and Men
[ 1992 ] writer
[ 1992 ] writer
Main Street
[ 2010 ] writer
[ 2010 ] writer
Awards and Nominations
winner
New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 2010 - Best Play
Horton FooteThe Orphans’ Home Cycle
winner
New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 2010 - Best Play
Horton FooteThe Orphans’ Home Cycle
Tony Awards - 2009 - Best Play
Horton Foote, Dividing the Estate
Drama Desk Awards - 2008 - Outstanding Play
Horton Foote, Dividing the Estate
Tony Awards - 1997 - Best Play
Horton Foote, The Young Man From Atlanta
winner
The Lortels - 1995 - Outstanding Body of Work
Horton Foote
winner
The Pulitzer Prize - 1995 - The Pulitzer Prize for Drama
Horton Foote, The Young Man From Atlant
Videos
Video: First Look at WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME at Cleveland Playhouse
by Joshua Wright - 10/18/2024
Video: Inside Rehearsals For WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME at Cleveland Playhouse
by Joshua Wright - 10/09/2024
VIDEO: Tom Morello and Zayd Ayers Dohrn Talk REVOLUTIONS(S) at New Stages Festival 2023
by Blair Ingenthron - 12/03/2023
VIDEO: Betty Buckley Talks BETTY BUCKLEY SINGS STEPHEN SONDHEIM and More with Richard Ridge
by A.A. Cristi - 03/11/2022
Flashback Video: Cicely Tyson and Blair Underwood in Center Theatre Group's THE TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL
by Stephi Wild - 02/13/2021
Video Flashback: Cicely Tyson in a Clip From THE TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL at the Ahmanson in 2014
by Stephi Wild - 04/25/2020
VIDEO: Matthew Broderick Stars in Jimmy Kimmel's Parody Musical of 'Sully'
by Stephi Wild - 10/17/2018
Video: The Cast of 5-Star Theatricals SHREK THE MUSICAL Covers The Monkees, 'I'm A Believer'
by A.A. Cristi - 10/15/2018
VIDEO: First Look at La Femme Theatre Productions A LOVELY SUNDAY FOR CREVE COEUR
by A.A. Cristi - 10/11/2018
VIDEO: 30 Days of Tony! Day 8- Condola Rashad Hits the 2017 Tony Red Carpet!
by A.A. Cristi - 05/19/2018
BWW Tonys Special: Hangin' with the Humans of THE HUMANS- Tony Nominees Reed Birney & Jayne Houdyshell!
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - 06/06/2016
Tony Awards Close-Up: THE HUMANS' Jayne Houdyshell & Reed Birney Find the Roles of a Lifetime
by Nicole Rosky - 05/31/2016
News
Rubicon Theatre Company WINTERFEST To Feature Works By August Wilson and William Shakespeare
RUBICON THEATRE has announced a three-play WinterFest as part of the company's 2024/2025 “Dare to Dream” season. The first two plays in the festival celebrate a new collaboration between RUBICON THEATRE COMPANY and THE ACTING COMPANY (TAC) of New York.
RUBICON THEATRE has announced a three-play WinterFest as part of the company's 2024/2025 “Dare to Dream” season. The first two plays in the festival celebrate a new collaboration between RUBICON THEATRE COMPANY and THE ACTING COMPANY (TAC) of New York.
Kim Zimmer Will Lead Theatre Raleigh's THE TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL
Kim Zimmer, the four-time Daytime Emmy award winning actor renowned for her portrayal of Reva Shayne on 'Guiding Light,' will star in Theatre Raleigh's highly anticipated production of 'The Trip to Bountiful.'
Kim Zimmer, the four-time Daytime Emmy award winning actor renowned for her portrayal of Reva Shayne on 'Guiding Light,' will star in Theatre Raleigh's highly anticipated production of 'The Trip to Bountiful.'
The Laurents / Hatcher Foundation Awards $150,000 to Playwrights Jordan Harrison and Yussef El Guindi
The Trustees of The Laurents / Hatcher Foundation, Inc. have announced that The Antiquities by Jordan Harrison and Refugee Rhapsody by Yussef El Guindi are recipients of the Laurents / Hatcher Foundation Citation of Excellence.
The Trustees of The Laurents / Hatcher Foundation, Inc. have announced that The Antiquities by Jordan Harrison and Refugee Rhapsody by Yussef El Guindi are recipients of the Laurents / Hatcher Foundation Citation of Excellence.
RED BULL THEATER's SHORT NEW PLAY FESTIVAL 2025 Submissions Now Open
Red Bull Theater has announced that submissions are now open for Red Bull's ANNUAL SHORT NEW PLAY FESTIVAL. Featuring six brand new 10-minute plays of heightened language and classic themes inspired by this year's theme, “Defiance,”
Red Bull Theater has announced that submissions are now open for Red Bull's ANNUAL SHORT NEW PLAY FESTIVAL. Featuring six brand new 10-minute plays of heightened language and classic themes inspired by this year's theme, “Defiance,”
WISH YOU WERE HERE Makes West Coast Premiere At South Coast Repertory
South Coast Repertory will bring the Pulitzer Prize-winning, Orange County native Sanaz Toossi home with the West Coast premiere of her comedy Wish You Were Here.
South Coast Repertory will bring the Pulitzer Prize-winning, Orange County native Sanaz Toossi home with the West Coast premiere of her comedy Wish You Were Here.
Betty Buckley Will Return to Joe's Pub in 2025
Betty Buckley is set to make a return to Joe's Pub next year. There will be six performances which will run this May. Learn more about how to get tickets to the concert run here!
Betty Buckley is set to make a return to Joe's Pub next year. There will be six performances which will run this May. Learn more about how to get tickets to the concert run here!
New Play HOP THA A To Have Industry Reading In This Month
SPARK Theatricals has announced an exclusive industry presentation of hop ThA A, a new play by James Anthony Tyler.
SPARK Theatricals has announced an exclusive industry presentation of hop ThA A, a new play by James Anthony Tyler.
Todd Waite Will Retire From the Alley Theatre Acting Company
Tony Award-winning Alley Theatre has announced that after 25 years, Todd Waite will retire as a member of the Resident Acting Company. Learn more here!
Tony Award-winning Alley Theatre has announced that after 25 years, Todd Waite will retire as a member of the Resident Acting Company. Learn more here!
Video: First Look at WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME at Cleveland Playhouse
Get a first look at What the Constitution Means to Me at Cleveland Play House. Performances run October 12th through November 3rd, 2024.
Get a first look at What the Constitution Means to Me at Cleveland Play House. Performances run October 12th through November 3rd, 2024.
Video: Inside Rehearsals For WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME at Cleveland Playhouse
Get a sneak peak into early rehearsals for What the Constitution Means to Me at Cleveland Play House. Performances run October 12th throgh November 3rd, 2024.
Get a sneak peak into early rehearsals for What the Constitution Means to Me at Cleveland Play House. Performances run October 12th throgh November 3rd, 2024.
Playwright and Actress Heidi Schreck to Write Live-Action SHE-RA Series
Heidi Schreck, known for her critically acclaimed play What the Constitution Means to Me, will reportedly write the upcoming She-Ra live-action series at Amazon MGM Studios.
Heidi Schreck, known for her critically acclaimed play What the Constitution Means to Me, will reportedly write the upcoming She-Ra live-action series at Amazon MGM Studios.
The Playwrights Realm Unveils 2024-25 Cohort
The Playwrights Realm revealed its 2024-25 cohort. Four early-career playwrights awarded with nine months of resources, culminating with a reading in The Realm’s INK’D Festival. Learn more about the cohort!
The Playwrights Realm revealed its 2024-25 cohort. Four early-career playwrights awarded with nine months of resources, culminating with a reading in The Realm’s INK’D Festival. Learn more about the cohort!
100th Production Opens Season At Boise Contemporary Theater Next Week
Boise Contemporary Theater (BCT) will open their season next week with their 100th play, the critically-acclaimed What the Constitution Means to Me by Heidi Schreck, who earned her college tuition by winning Constitutional debate competitions across the United States when she was just 15 years old.
Boise Contemporary Theater (BCT) will open their season next week with their 100th play, the critically-acclaimed What the Constitution Means to Me by Heidi Schreck, who earned her college tuition by winning Constitutional debate competitions across the United States when she was just 15 years old.
Photos: Rhode Island Premiere Of WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME At Wilbury Group
Wilbury Theatre Group kicks off their 2024/25 Main Series Season with the season opener: What the Constitution Means to Me by Heidi Schreck. Check out all new photos here!
Wilbury Theatre Group kicks off their 2024/25 Main Series Season with the season opener: What the Constitution Means to Me by Heidi Schreck. Check out all new photos here!
Dave Harris Wins The 2024 Relentless Award For MANAKIN
Playwright Dave Harris has been awarded the 2024 Relentless Award and will receive a $50,000 prize for his play MANAKIN.
Playwright Dave Harris has been awarded the 2024 Relentless Award and will receive a $50,000 prize for his play MANAKIN.
WAITRESS and More Set For Theatre Raleigh 2025 Season
Theatre Raleigh has announced its 2025 Main Stage season, bringing a lineup of Tony Award-winning and nominated productions to local audiences. The season will feature beloved titles such as 'Waitress, The Musical,' 'Peter and the Starcatcher,' 'The Trip to Bountiful,' and 'Once on This Island.'
Theatre Raleigh has announced its 2025 Main Stage season, bringing a lineup of Tony Award-winning and nominated productions to local audiences. The season will feature beloved titles such as 'Waitress, The Musical,' 'Peter and the Starcatcher,' 'The Trip to Bountiful,' and 'Once on This Island.'
Performances Added to ROYKO: THE TOUGHEST MAN IN CHICAGO
Additional dates have been added for the world premiere of Royko: The Toughest Man In Chicago at Chopin Theatre, 1543 W. Division St. in Chicago.
Additional dates have been added for the world premiere of Royko: The Toughest Man In Chicago at Chopin Theatre, 1543 W. Division St. in Chicago.
Jocelyn Bioh Wins 2024 Horton Foote Prize for JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING
The 2024 Horton Foote Prize has been awarded to Jocelyn Bioh for her play, Jaja’s African Hair Braiding.
The 2024 Horton Foote Prize has been awarded to Jocelyn Bioh for her play, Jaja’s African Hair Braiding.
Cast Set For WISH YOU WERE HERE at Theatro Technis
Full casting has been announced for the Gate theatre’s UK premiere of Sanaz Toossi’s Wish You Were Here, which opens at Theatro Technis @ 26 Crowndale on Thursday 24 October to Saturday 23 November with press night on Tuesday 29 October.
Full casting has been announced for the Gate theatre’s UK premiere of Sanaz Toossi’s Wish You Were Here, which opens at Theatro Technis @ 26 Crowndale on Thursday 24 October to Saturday 23 November with press night on Tuesday 29 October.
ROYKO: THE TOUGHEST MAN IN CHICAGO Set Limited Run For Next Month
Toughest Man Productions and producers Lecy Goranson and Beth Kligerman have announced the world premiere of Royko: The Toughest Man In Chicago at Chopin Theatre, 1543 W. Division St. in Chicago.
Toughest Man Productions and producers Lecy Goranson and Beth Kligerman have announced the world premiere of Royko: The Toughest Man In Chicago at Chopin Theatre, 1543 W. Division St. in Chicago.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Horton Foote written?
Horton Foote has written 15 shows including Only the Heart (Playwright), The Chase (Playwright), Two's Company (Sketches), The Trip to Bountiful (Playwright), The Traveling Lady (Playwright), Gone with the Wind (Bookwriter), The Young Man from Atlanta (Playwright), Dividing The Estate (Playwright), The Orphans' Home Cycle: Part 1 - The Story of a Childhood (Playwright), The Orphans' Home Cycle: Part 2 - The Story of a Marriage (Playwright), The Orphans' Home Cycle: Part 3 - The Story of a Family (Playwright), The Orphans' Home Cycle (Playwright), Harrison, TX: Three Plays (Playwright), The Old Friends (Playwright), Inactive (Playwright).
What awards has Horton Foote been nominated for?
Best Play (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for The Orphans’ Home Cycle, Best Play (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for The Orphans’ Home Cycle, Best Play (Tony Awards) for Dividing the Estate, Outstanding Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Dividing the Estate, Best Play (Tony Awards) for The Young Man From Atlanta, Outstanding Body of Work (The Lortels) and The Pulitzer Prize for Drama (The Pulitzer Prize) for The Young Man From Atlant.
What awards has Horton Foote won?
Horton Foote has won several prestigious awards, including Best Play at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for The Orphans’ Home Cycle. He also received the Outstanding Body of Work award from The Lortels. Additionally, he was honored with the Pulitzer Prize for Drama for The Young Man From Atlanta.
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