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Awards and Nominations


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Evening Standard Awards - 1968 - Best Play

John OsborneThe Hotel in Amsterdam


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Evening Standard Awards - 1965 - Best Play

John OsborneA Patriot for Me


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Evening Standard Awards - 1956 - Charles Wintour Award for Most Promising Playwright

John OsborneLook Back In Anger

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Grace Bowers Releases Reimagined Version of Sly & The Family Stone's 1967 Hit 'Dance To The Music'

Breakthrough guitarist and songwriter Grace Bowers has released a new single, a cover of Sly & The Family Stone’s iconic track, “Dance To The Music.” Originally recorded in 1967, Bowers has skillfully preserved the original’s essence while giving it a fresh, contemporary vibe.
Interview: 'From The Outside, It Looks Impossible': Director Tinuke Craig on Rep Theatre, Genre-Jumping and THE SCHOOL FOR SCANDAL at the RSC

Few directors are as comfortable helming a sparkly winter panto as they are a psychologically gruelling Sarah Kane play. But few directors have credits as varied as Tinuke Craig. A former Bayliss Associate at The Old Vic, she is now making her RSC directorial debut with Richard Sheridan’s The School for Scandal, a restoration comedy written in 1777. 247 years later – what can it tell us today?
New Book MURDER IN THE WEST END: THE PLAYS OF AGATHA CHRISTIE AND HER DISCIPLES Released

Amnon Kabatchnik's new book, 'Murder in the West End: The Plays of Agatha Christie and Her Disciples,' explores the works of Agatha Christie and her followers. Now available in hardcover and trade paper.
Grace Bowers' Highly Anticipated Debut Album 'Wine On Venus' Out in August 9; Shares Title Track

Breakthrough guitarist, songwriter and bandleader Grace Bowers will independently release her highly anticipated debut album, Wine On Venus, August 9 with her band, The Hodge Podge. Ahead of the release, the title track is out now. 
Caylee Hammack Releases New Track 'The Hill'

Like a white flag waved by a weary soul, Capitol Records Nashville’s Caylee Hammack’s vulnerable new song “The Hill,” is out now. Fusing her sonic influences from the classic foothill bluegrass of the Appalachian mountains and the celtic echoes from her time in the Scottish Highlands, Hammack enters her new creative era with a scarred yet open heart, sharing her formative tales of love and loss. Listen to the new song!
Findlay, Garai, and More Set for THE YEARS at Almeida Theatre; Additional Season Casting Announced

The Almeida Theatre has announced casting for Eline Arbo’s The Years and the Angry and Young season. 
SiriusXM to Launch New Podcast with Ted Danson and Woody Harrelson, 'Where Everybody Knows Your Name'

SiriusXM has announced the launch of “Where Everybody Knows Your Name with Ted Danson and Woody Harrelson (Sometimes),” a new original podcast hosted by the Emmy Award-winning actors and friends. Premiering June 12, the podcast will see Ted and Woody reconnect 30 years after the end of their acclaimed sitcom “Cheers,” joined by a plethora of exciting guests.
Grace Bowers Nominated for Instrumentalist of the Year at 2024 Americana Awards

Breakthrough guitarist, songwriter and bandleader Grace Bowers is nominated for Instrumentalist of the Year at the 2024 Americana Music Association Honors & Awards. The awards ceremony will take place at Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium on Wednesday, September 18.
Grace Bowers Unveils Lineup for 'An Evening Supporting Love, Life & Music' Benefit Concert at Nashville's Brooklyn Bowl

Breakthrough guitarist, songwriter and bandleader Grace Bowers will host her 2nd annual “An Evening Supporting Love, Life & Music” benefit concert June 10 at Nashville’s Brooklyn Bowl, which will feature performances from Bowers, The Cadillac Three, Devon Gilfillian, Caroline Jones, Meg McRee, Jared James Nichols, John Osborne, Lucie Silvas, Brittney Spencer and Butch Walker as well as additional special guests. 
Video: Watch the Music Video for Grace Bowers' Debut Single 'Tell Me Why U Do That'

Tell Me Why U Do That,” the debut single from breakthrough guitarist, songwriter and bandleader Grace Bowers and her band The Hodge Podge is now available. Produced by GRAMMY Award-winner John Osborne (Brothers Osborne), the infectious single was written by Bowers, Osborne, Lucie Silvas, Meg Mcree and Ben Chapman. Watch the video here!
Bryson Tiller and Elle King Added to Atlantic Union Bank After Hours 2024 Lineup

Two new shows have been added to the 2024 Concert Season at Atlantic Union Bank After Hours at the SERVPRO Pavilion in Doswell, Virginia. Bryson Tiller, R&B singer and rapper, is coming on Saturday, June 8, 2024 and country pop singer, Elle King, performs on Sunday, June 23, 2024.
Brothers Osborne Drops New 'Break Mine' EP

Discover the latest release from Brothers Osborne, the Break Mine EP. Explore the new sounds and songs from this popular country duo in their most recent musical endeavor. The new, four song EP includes two new tracks, “Break Mine” and “Get To Movin' Again,” as well as two songs included on their GRAMMY-nominated 2023 self-titled album.
Brothers Osborne Announce 'Break Mine' EP Featuring Two New Songs

Discover the upcoming BREAK MINE EP by Grammy Award-winning duo, Brothers Osborne. The EP features two new songs, 'Break Mine' and 'Get To Movin' Again'. Also, their 35-date Might As Well Be Us Tour kicks off in March with Stephen Wilson Jr., The Cadillac Three, Zach Top, Jackson Dean, Madeline Edwards, and Caylee Hammack.
25th Anniversary Production Of ORSON'S SHADOW Comes to Theatre For the New City

From March 14 to 31, Theater for the New City (TNC), in association with Oberon Theatre Ensemble and Strindberg Rep, will present the 25th Anniversary presentation of 'Orson's Shadow' by Austin Pendleton, directed by the author.
The Almeida Launches 2024 Season, Including THE COMEUPPANCE, ALMA MATER, and More

The Almeida Theatre has announced a new season for 2024! Learn more about highlights from the season here!
Brothers Osborne Release Self-Titled Fourth Studio Album

The brothers enlisted Mike Elizondo (Sheryl Crow, Turnstile, Dr. Dre, Twenty One Pilots, Lin-Manuel Miranda) to produce, curating his own band of studio musicians, including Paul McCartney’s drummer Abe Laboriel Jr. behind the kit. Miranda Lambert provides the LP’s guest vocals, after co-writing the song with Brothers Osborne and Jesse Frasure.
Zach Bryan, Carrie Underwood & More Nominated For CMA Awards - Full List of Nominations!

Top nominees include first-time nominee Jelly Roll with five nominations, while Luke Combs and HARDY collect four nominations each. Jordan Davis, Ashley McBryde, producer/mix engineer Joey Moi, songwriter/producer Jordan Schmidt, Chris Stapleton, Morgan Wallen and musician/producer Derek Wells secure three nominations apiece.
Brothers Osborne to Receive 2023 Angels Among Us Award at Annual Country Cares Seminar

Brothers Osborne will be recognized this October with the 2023 Angels Among Us Award for outstanding commitment to the children and families of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital®. The artists join past winners including Randy Owen, Scotty McCreery, Florida Georgia Line, Lady A, Jake Owen, Brad Paisley, Darius Rucker, Lon Helton and Bill Mayne.
Interview: 'This Play Is Not What You Think It Is': The Cast of CUCKOO at the Royal Court Chat Penguin Bars, iPads and Pinter

The cast of Cuckoo chat performing, working on Vicky Featherstone's swansong performance, and the navigating Michael Wynne's brilliantly slippery writing.
Brothers Osborne Share New Song 'Goodbye's Kickin' In'

Brothers Osborne recently won “Duo of The Year” at the 58th Academy of Country Music Awards. This marks their fourth win in the category, and their seventh ACM Award overall. Said John Osborne about their win, “I love the country music community. We’re the luckiest people in the world.”

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has John Osborne written?

John Osborne has written 2 shows including The Entertainer (Playwright), Look Back in Anger (Playwright).

What awards has John Osborne been nominated for?

Best Play (Evening Standard Awards) for The Hotel in Amsterdam, Best Play (Evening Standard Awards) for A Patriot for Me and Charles Wintour Award for Most Promising Playwright (Evening Standard Awards) for Look Back In Anger.

What awards has John Osborne won?

Best Play (Evening Standard Awards) for The Hotel in Amsterdam; Best Play (Evening Standard Awards) for A Patriot for Me; Charles Wintour Award for Most Promising Playwright (Evening Standard Awards) for Look Back In Anger.

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