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Awards and Nominations

Olivier Awards - 2007 - Best New Comedy

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The Huntington to Launch Winter New Play Intensive, New Work Development Series

The Huntington is launching The Winter New Play Intensive, a new work development series where writers, theatre makers, and other performance artists convene and collaborate on new projects. Learn more about the projects!
Review: Thought-Provoking Humor Infuses the Huntington's NASSIM

What did our critic think of NASSIM at Calderwood Pavilion?
Nassim Soleimanpour's NASSIM to be Presented at The Huntington

The Huntington has revealed the cast and creative team of Nassim, a vibrant theatrical experience written by Nassim Soleimanpour, directed by Omar Elerian. From Iranian playwright Nassim Soleimanpour comes an audacious, 75-minute, new theatrical experiment. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Chicago Theatres Celebrate Women's History Month In March With A Wide Selection Of Productions

Celebrate Women's History Month with Chicago Theatres featuring a variety of productions honoring the vital role of women in American history.
Remy Bumppo Theatre Company to Present PUNCH-DRUNK LOVE SONG: Romance on Stage, Screen, and Beyond

Remy Bumppo Theatre Company will present “Punch-Drunk Love Song: Romance on Stage, Screen, and Beyond,” Saturday, March 9, at 8 p.m. Learn more about the event!
Video: Watch a Trailer for STAND UP IF YOU'RE HERE TONIGHT Starring Jim Ortlieb at Huntington Theatre

Watch a new trailer for Stand Up If You're Here Tonight, now running through March 23 at The Huntington Theatre here!
Review: STAND UP IF YOU'RE HERE TONIGHT Takes Humorous, Moving Look At the Need For Community

What did our critic think of STAND UP IF YOU'RE HERE TONIGHT at The Huntington Theatre?
STAND UP IF YOU'RE HERE TONIGHT Extends at The Huntington Through Late March

The Huntington's production of Stand Up If You’re Here Tonight will extend, now through Saturday, March 23, 2024 at the Huntington Theatre in the Maso Studio.
Remy Bumppo Reveals Cast, Production, and Creative Teams For LOVE SONG

Remy Bumppo Theatre Company has announced the cast, creative and production teams for Love Song, written by John Kolvenbach and directed by Artistic Director Marti Lyons, March 21 – April 21, 2024 at Theater Wit.
The Huntington Hosts Immersive STAND UP IF YOU'RE HERE TONIGHT

The Huntington has announced the cast and creative team of its new production of Stand Up If You're Here Tonight, the unique and interactive play written and directed by John Kolvenbach.
Remy Bumppo Theatre Company to Present 2024 READINGS ON RAVENSWOOD Series

Remy Bumppo Theatre Company has revealed the 2024 Readings on Ravenswood series, curated by Artistic Director Marti Lyons and Creative Producer Christina Casano. Reservations will be available starting November 8.
Woody Harrelson, Andy Serkis, and Louisa Harland Will Lead David Ireland's ULSTER AMERICAN at Riverside Studios

A new production of award-winning playwright David Ireland's Ulster American is headed to Riverside Studios this year, starring Woody Harrelson, Andy Serkis, and Louisa Harland. Learn more about the production and find out how to get tickets here!
BETRAYAL Comes to Wellfellt Harbor Actors Theater

Wellfleet Harbor Actors Theater (WHAT) and Harbor Stage Company present Betrayal, by Harold Pinter, directed by Robert Kropf. Learn more about the production and find out how to gett ickets here!
29th Street Playwrights Collective New Works Series Hosts a Reading of TRIP-TRAP

29th Street Playwrights Collective New Works Series presents a staged reading of TRIP-TRAP written by Robin Rice and directed by Kenny Wade Marshall. Learn more about the upcoming reading and how to get tickets here!
Remy Bumppo Theatre Company Announces 2023 - 2024 Season

Artistic Director Marti Lyons and Remy Bumppo Theatre Company, currently presenting the world premiere of Jessica Dickey's Galileo's Daughter through May 14, have announced its 2023 - 2024 season.
FAT HAM, THE BAND'S VISIT & More Set for The Huntington 23/24 Season

The Huntington has announced its complete lineup for the 23/24 season, featuring an eclectic mix of 7 highly acclaimed shows by a wide variety of diverse artists. See full programming, and learn how to purchase tickets!
European Premiere of STAND UP IF YOU'RE HERE TONIGHT to Play La Cave Cafe Starting This Month

Rohm Literary and American Blues Theater will present the European premiere of a new play, STAND UP IF YOU'RE HERE TONIGHT, written and directed by John Kolvenbach (Olivier Nominee Love Song) and starring Jim Ortlieb (Broadway's The Farnsworth Invention by Aaron Sorkin) and featuring Julie Kalya.
FROZEN, THE BAND'S VISIT, HAMILTON and More Nominated for Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Awards

The Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle has announced the nominees for theatrical excellence for 2020 and 2021. This year's awards have been combined due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
American Blues Theater to Launch Campaign To Purchase A Permanent Home In Lincoln Avenue North Arts District

American Blues Theater has announced it will purchase a 17,965 square foot property in Chicago's Lincoln Avenue North Arts District and launch “Our First Home” campaign. This will establish the first permanent home for American Blues, a nationally recognized, award-winning non-profit AEA theater.
American Blues Announces STAND UP IF YOU'RE HERE TONIGHT

American Blues Theater, under the continued leadership of Artistic Director Gwendolyn Whiteside, announces the Chicago premiere of Stand Up If You’re Here Tonight, written and directed by John Kolvenbach, featuring American Blues Theater Artistic Affiliate Jim Ortlieb.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has John Kolvenbach written?

John Kolvenbach has written 1 shows including The Gravity of Means (Playwright).

What awards has John Kolvenbach been nominated for?

and Best New Comedy (Olivier Awards) for Love Story.

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