Jean Genet
Date of Death: April 15, 1986 (75)
Birth Place: Paris, FRANCE
Latest News on Jean Genet:
Jamaica Center for Arts and Learning to Present New Season of Free Theatre Series (Nov 18, 2024)
Cast Set For THE MAIDS at Jermyn Street Theatre (Nov 14, 2024)
World Premiere & More Set for Jermyn Street Theatre Spring 2025 Season (Nov 7, 2024)
Jamaica Center for Arts and Learning to Present New Season of Free Theatre Series (Nov 18, 2024)
Cast Set For THE MAIDS at Jermyn Street Theatre (Nov 14, 2024)
World Premiere & More Set for Jermyn Street Theatre Spring 2025 Season (Nov 7, 2024)
Awards and Nominations
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New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 1972 - Best Foreign Play
Jean GenetThe Screens
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Obie Awards - 1961 - Best New American Play
Jean Genet , The Blacks
winner
Obie Awards - 1960 - Best Foreign Play
Jean Genet, The Balcony
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Jamaica Center for Arts and Learning to Present New Season of Free Theatre Series
Jamaica Center for Arts and Learning will present the 2024/2025 season of 'Meet the Playwright,' a free theater series featuring semi-staged readings by BIIPOC playwrights from November to February. Learn how to attend.
Jamaica Center for Arts and Learning will present the 2024/2025 season of 'Meet the Playwright,' a free theater series featuring semi-staged readings by BIIPOC playwrights from November to February. Learn how to attend.
Cast Set For THE MAIDS at Jermyn Street Theatre
Jermyn Street Theatre and Reading Rep Theatre announced the casting of Martin Kemp's glittering translation of Jean Genet's classic masterpiece The Maids.
Jermyn Street Theatre and Reading Rep Theatre announced the casting of Martin Kemp's glittering translation of Jean Genet's classic masterpiece The Maids.
World Premiere & More Set for Jermyn Street Theatre Spring 2025 Season
Jermyn Street Theatre's Spring 2025 season will feature a world premiere by Timberlake Wertenbaker, alongside a diverse lineup of productions. Discover what's in store for the upcoming season.
Jermyn Street Theatre's Spring 2025 season will feature a world premiere by Timberlake Wertenbaker, alongside a diverse lineup of productions. Discover what's in store for the upcoming season.
Circle Festival to Return to the Flea Theater With Four More Weekends
Circle Festival will return to the Flea Theater in Tribeca for four more weekends, featuring Off-Broadway talent. Each day will have the same lineup, showcasing the talent and creativity of New York City's Off-Broadway creatives.
Circle Festival will return to the Flea Theater in Tribeca for four more weekends, featuring Off-Broadway talent. Each day will have the same lineup, showcasing the talent and creativity of New York City's Off-Broadway creatives.
Clumbsy Theatre to Present MAID MADE MADAME At Philly Fringe
Clumbsy Theatre will present their first original production, MAID MADE MADAME, an adaptation of a French classic in the American style, at the Philadelphia Fringe Festival. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Clumbsy Theatre will present their first original production, MAID MADE MADAME, an adaptation of a French classic in the American style, at the Philadelphia Fringe Festival. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Circle Festival Reveals 2024 Lineup
RJ Theatre Company, in collaboration with The Actor Launchpad, have revealed the lineup for the much-anticipated 2024 Circle Theater Festival. Set to take place in New York City, this year's festival promises a dynamic blend of established stars and emerging talents, with productions that challenge the boundaries of traditional theater.
RJ Theatre Company, in collaboration with The Actor Launchpad, have revealed the lineup for the much-anticipated 2024 Circle Theater Festival. Set to take place in New York City, this year's festival promises a dynamic blend of established stars and emerging talents, with productions that challenge the boundaries of traditional theater.
Krysta Rodriguez and Alan Cumming Join Indie Comedy Feature LUNCH HOUR
Krysta Rodriguez and Alan Cumming are among the names that are set to star in Lunch Hour, a new film directed by Larry Guterman from a script by Oren Safdie. Rodriguez and Cumming will appear alongside Thomas Middleditch.
Krysta Rodriguez and Alan Cumming are among the names that are set to star in Lunch Hour, a new film directed by Larry Guterman from a script by Oren Safdie. Rodriguez and Cumming will appear alongside Thomas Middleditch.
David T. Little's WHAT BELONGS TO YOU Premieres at Modlin Center for the Arts
GRAMMY Award-nominated composer David T. Little has unveiled his latest work for the stage, an opera for tenor and chamber orchestra in three parts based on Garth Greenwell's critically acclaimed debut novel, What Belongs to You.
GRAMMY Award-nominated composer David T. Little has unveiled his latest work for the stage, an opera for tenor and chamber orchestra in three parts based on Garth Greenwell's critically acclaimed debut novel, What Belongs to You.
Getty And The Classical Theatre Of Harlem Present MEMNON
The Getty Villa Museum and the Classical Theatre of Harlem collaborate to present MEMNON, an engaging outdoor theater production. Tickets are available starting July 1.
The Getty Villa Museum and the Classical Theatre of Harlem collaborate to present MEMNON, an engaging outdoor theater production. Tickets are available starting July 1.
Alan Cumming Signs First Look Deal With NBCUniversal
Five-time Emmy Award-nominated actor Alan Cumming has signed a producer first-look deal with NBCUniversal. The deal is inclusive of both scripted and unscripted content and spans the breadth of NBCUniversal’s portfolio of brands. Cumming is currently the host and producer of Peacock’s hit cultural phenomenon The Traitors, the #1 unscripted series.
Five-time Emmy Award-nominated actor Alan Cumming has signed a producer first-look deal with NBCUniversal. The deal is inclusive of both scripted and unscripted content and spans the breadth of NBCUniversal’s portfolio of brands. Cumming is currently the host and producer of Peacock’s hit cultural phenomenon The Traitors, the #1 unscripted series.
ALAN CUMMING: UNCUT Comes to the State Theatre of New Jersey
State Theatre New Jersey will present Alan Cumming: Uncut on Saturday, June 22 at 8pm.
State Theatre New Jersey will present Alan Cumming: Uncut on Saturday, June 22 at 8pm.
Mark Morris Joins Creative Team For WHAT BELONGS TO YOU
Renowned choreographer and director Mark Morris has joined the creative team for What Belongs to You, an opera for tenor and chamber orchestra by GRAMMY Award-nominated composer David T. Little.
Renowned choreographer and director Mark Morris has joined the creative team for What Belongs to You, an opera for tenor and chamber orchestra by GRAMMY Award-nominated composer David T. Little.
David T. Little's WHAT BELONGS TO YOU Will Premiere at Modlin Center for the Arts
GRAMMY® Award-nominated composer David T. Little will unveil his latest work for the stage, an opera for tenor and chamber orchestra in three parts based on Garth Greenwell’s critically acclaimed debut novel, What Belongs to You.
GRAMMY® Award-nominated composer David T. Little will unveil his latest work for the stage, an opera for tenor and chamber orchestra in three parts based on Garth Greenwell’s critically acclaimed debut novel, What Belongs to You.
Three Films From Lee Grant to be Re-Released to Theatres This Summer by Hope Runs High
Three films by Academy Award-winning actor/director Lee Grant have been restored and are being re-released to theatres this summer by Hope Runs High. Learn where to watch!
Three films by Academy Award-winning actor/director Lee Grant have been restored and are being re-released to theatres this summer by Hope Runs High. Learn where to watch!
The Classical Theatre Of Harlem Announces Shakespeare's A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM
The Classical Theatre of Harlem will present A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM featuring comedian Russell Peters for the 2024 Uptown Shakespeare in the Park.
The Classical Theatre of Harlem will present A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM featuring comedian Russell Peters for the 2024 Uptown Shakespeare in the Park.
Nadia Fall Appointed New Artistic Director Of The Young Vic Theatre
The Young Vic Theatre has announced the appointment of Nadia Fall as its new Artistic Director and Joint Chief Executive.
The Young Vic Theatre has announced the appointment of Nadia Fall as its new Artistic Director and Joint Chief Executive.
Lucille Lortel Theatre Presents JAIME LOZANO & THE FAMILIA: SONGS BY AN IMMIGRANT UNPLUGGED In May
Experience a one-night-only concert at Lucille Lortel Theatre featuring JAIME LOZANO & THE FAMILIA: SONGS BY AN IMMIGRANT UNPLUGGED on May 30. Don't miss this unique musical event.
Experience a one-night-only concert at Lucille Lortel Theatre featuring JAIME LOZANO & THE FAMILIA: SONGS BY AN IMMIGRANT UNPLUGGED on May 30. Don't miss this unique musical event.
Lortel Theatre Announces Recipients of 5th Annual NYC Public High School Playwriting Fellowship
Lucille Lortel Theatre recognizes the recipients of its 5th Annual NYC Public High School Playwriting Fellowship, celebrating the city's young and talented playwrights.
Lucille Lortel Theatre recognizes the recipients of its 5th Annual NYC Public High School Playwriting Fellowship, celebrating the city's young and talented playwrights.
Full Cast Set For THE CHERRY ORCHARD at the Donmar Warehouse
Discover the full cast of Chekhov’s THE CHERRY ORCHARD, in a new version adapted and directed by Benedict Andrews, announced by Donmar Warehouse.
Discover the full cast of Chekhov’s THE CHERRY ORCHARD, in a new version adapted and directed by Benedict Andrews, announced by Donmar Warehouse.
Jamila Ponton Bragg Named Manager of the Broadway Women's Fund
Jamila Ponton Bragg has been named the new manager of the Broadway Women's Fund. Learn more about Bragg here!
Jamila Ponton Bragg has been named the new manager of the Broadway Women's Fund. Learn more about Bragg here!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What awards has Jean Genet been nominated for?
Jean Genet has been nominated for several awards throughout their career. They were nominated for Best Foreign Play at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for their play "The Screens." Additionally, they received nominations for Best New American Play at the Obie Awards for "The Blacks" and Best Foreign Play at the Obie Awards for "The Balcony." These nominations highlight the recognition and acclaim that Genet's works have received in the theater industry.
What awards has Jean Genet won?
Jean Genet has won several awards for their work in the theater. They received the Best Foreign Play award from the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for their play "The Screens." They also won the Best New American Play award from the Obie Awards for their play "The Blacks." Additionally, Genet received the Best Foreign Play award from the Obie Awards for their play "The Balcony." These accolades recognize the outstanding contributions that Genet has made to the world of theater.
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