Jon Robin Baitz
Latest News on Jon Robin Baitz:
Exclusive: 19 Songs by Jonathan Larson That You Probably Don't Know Yet (Feb 18, 2025)
John Douglas Thompson To Be Honored At Red Bull Theater Benefit (Jan 15, 2025)
OUR TOWN, CITY OF ANGELS, and More Set For Colonial Players 2025-26 Season (Dec 30, 2024)
Exclusive: 19 Songs by Jonathan Larson That You Probably Don't Know Yet (Feb 18, 2025)
John Douglas Thompson To Be Honored At Red Bull Theater Benefit (Jan 15, 2025)
OUR TOWN, CITY OF ANGELS, and More Set For Colonial Players 2025-26 Season (Dec 30, 2024)
BIO
Plays include Mizlansky/Zilinsky or "schmucks," The Film Society, The Substance of Fire, The End of the Day, Three Hotels, A Fair Country, (an adaptation of) Hedda Gabler, Ten Unknowns and The Paris Letter. He is a Pulitzer Prize finalist for A Fair Country and a Guggenheim, NEA and American Academy of Arts & Letters Award winner. He is on the faculties of the New School's Graduate Drama Division and Stony Brook South Hampton's MFA in theater and film. His screenplays include The Substance of Fire and People I Know starring Al Pacino, both for Miramax. He created the ABC-TV drama "Brothers & Sisters" in 2006, after writing an episode of "The West Wing" ("The Long Goodbye").
Baitz is the author of Other Desert Cities which was nominated for a Tony Award for Best Play, Lortel, Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Awards, winning the latter.
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Awards and Nominations
The Pulitzer Prize - 2012 - The Pulitzer Prize for Drama
Jon Robin Baitz, Other Desert Cities
Tony Awards - 2012 - Best Play
Jon Robin Baitz , Other Desert Cities
Drama Desk Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Play
Jon Robin Baitz, Other Desert Cities
The Lortels - 2011 - Oustanding Play
Jon Robin Baitz, Other Desert Cities
The Pulitzer Prize - 1996 - The Pulitzer Prize for Drama
Jon Robin Baitz, Fair Country
The Pulitzer Prize - 1996 - The Pulitzer Prize for Drama
Jon Robin Baitz, A Fair Country
Drama Desk Awards - 1988 - Outstanding New Play
Jon Robin Baitz, The Film Society
Videos
TV: Jennifer Hudson Wows at Center Theatre Group's 50th Anniversary Celebration in LA!
by Michael Sterling - 2017-05-31 09:57:44
VIDEO: First Look - Nathan Lane & More Featured in New Terrence McNally Documentary
by Caryn Robbins - 2017-03-15 10:59:29
STAGE TUBE: Watch Clips and Behind the Scenes of CTG's VICUNA
by Christina Mancuso - 2016-11-04 07:02:14
TV Exclusive: Talking to the 2013 Tony Winners - Judith Light
by Robert Diamond - 2013-06-11 07:54:35
TV Exclusive: Meet the 2013 Tony Nominees- Judith Light on Being Back at the Tonys Party for the Third Straight Year!
by Nicole Rosky - 2013-05-25 13:00:47
STAGE TUBE: Meet Andy Bean, Kandis Chappell and More in Old Globe's OTHER DESERT CITIES
by Christina Mancuso - 2013-04-30 09:19:09
STAGE TUBE: CTG's OTHER DESERT CITIES Celebrates Opening Night at Mark Taper Forum
by Stage Tube - 2012-12-20 22:59:04
STAGE TUBE: First Look at Michael Weston, Jeannie Berlin and More in CTG's OTHER DESERT CITIES
by Stage Tube - 2012-12-14 08:16:50
STAGE TUBE: CTG's Artistic Director Michael Ritchie on OTHER DESERT CITIES, Beginning in Nov 2012
by Stage Tube - 2012-10-03 18:04:51
STAGE TUBE: Broadway Invades HBO's THE NEWSROOM - Aaron Sorkin, Jeff Daniels, Sam Waterston & More! Meet The Team!
by Jessica Lewis - 2012-06-22 16:51:57
TV Special: 2012 Tony Nominees - Jon Robin Baitz on Being Invited to the Tonys Party!
by Nicole Rosky - 2012-05-28 09:37:24
TV: Chatting with the Cast of OTHER DESERT CITIES on Opening Night!
by Broadway Beat - 2011-11-10 11:27:09
TV: Stockard Channing, Judith Light & More in OTHER DESERT CITIES on Broadway - Performance Highlights!
by Jessica Lewis - 2011-11-01 13:22:06
News
Exclusive: 19 Songs by Jonathan Larson That You Probably Don't Know Yet
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Feb 18, 2025
Previews are now underway for The Jonathan Larson Project and fans who have checked out the new musical already have intel on the more than 20 undiscovered songs, as audiences are treated to a brief breakdown as they leave the Orpheum Theatre. BroadwayWorld is excited to share an exclusive, in-depth version of the story behind each song, courtesy of the show's conceiver, Jennifer Ashley Tepper.
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Feb 18, 2025
Previews are now underway for The Jonathan Larson Project and fans who have checked out the new musical already have intel on the more than 20 undiscovered songs, as audiences are treated to a brief breakdown as they leave the Orpheum Theatre. BroadwayWorld is excited to share an exclusive, in-depth version of the story behind each song, courtesy of the show's conceiver, Jennifer Ashley Tepper.
John Douglas Thompson To Be Honored At Red Bull Theater Benefit
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 15, 2025
Red Bull Theater has announced that John Douglas Thompson will be presented with the Matador Award for Extraordinary Achievement in Classical Theater at the Running of the Red Bulls Gala Benefit.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 15, 2025
Red Bull Theater has announced that John Douglas Thompson will be presented with the Matador Award for Extraordinary Achievement in Classical Theater at the Running of the Red Bulls Gala Benefit.
OUR TOWN, CITY OF ANGELS, and More Set For Colonial Players 2025-26 Season
by Stephi Wild - Dec 30, 2024
Colonial Players, Inc. in Annapolis, Maryland has announced its 2025-26 season lineup. The season will kick off in September 2025 with a production of Our Town. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Dec 30, 2024
Colonial Players, Inc. in Annapolis, Maryland has announced its 2025-26 season lineup. The season will kick off in September 2025 with a production of Our Town. Learn more here!
Cast Set For OTHER DESERT CITIES at Cygnet Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Dec 20, 2024
Cygnet Theatre will present the funny drama Other Desert Cities penned by Pulitzer Prize finalist playwright and screenwriter, Jon Robin Baitz. Learn more about the show here!
by Stephi Wild - Dec 20, 2024
Cygnet Theatre will present the funny drama Other Desert Cities penned by Pulitzer Prize finalist playwright and screenwriter, Jon Robin Baitz. Learn more about the show here!
Review: OTHER DESERT CITIES at Susquehanna Stage
by Jason Davis - Dec 9, 2024
Other Desert Cities may not be a play you’ve heard of, but it is certainly one you won’t want to miss. The Susquehanna Stage production of this contemporary drama is a powerful representation of Jon Robin Baitz’s sharp, emotionally charged script. While it’s only a 'Christmas play' in the same way Die Hard is a “Christmas movie”, the holiday reunion at the heart of the story serves as the perfect backdrop for this exploration of family dynamics, political divides, and the emotional weight of long-buried secrets.
by Jason Davis - Dec 9, 2024
Other Desert Cities may not be a play you’ve heard of, but it is certainly one you won’t want to miss. The Susquehanna Stage production of this contemporary drama is a powerful representation of Jon Robin Baitz’s sharp, emotionally charged script. While it’s only a 'Christmas play' in the same way Die Hard is a “Christmas movie”, the holiday reunion at the heart of the story serves as the perfect backdrop for this exploration of family dynamics, political divides, and the emotional weight of long-buried secrets.
Video: FX Releases 'Symphony of Screams' to Celebrate GROTESQUERIE Premiere
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 2, 2024
In celebration of the premiere of FX’s Grotesquerie, FX has officially released the first-ever “Symphony of Screams,” a brand new composition harvested from the screams from fans who were anxiously awaiting the new 10-part series from executive producer Ryan Murphy.
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 2, 2024
In celebration of the premiere of FX’s Grotesquerie, FX has officially released the first-ever “Symphony of Screams,” a brand new composition harvested from the screams from fans who were anxiously awaiting the new 10-part series from executive producer Ryan Murphy.
Meet the Cast of LEFT ON TENTH, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Sep 26, 2024
Delia Ephron’s new play Left on Tenth, starring Emmy, Golden Globe, and Screen Actors Guild award winner Julianna Margulies and Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild award winner Peter Gallagher, is beginning Broadway previews tonight, September 6. Meet the cast of Left on Tenth here!
by Stephi Wild - Sep 26, 2024
Delia Ephron’s new play Left on Tenth, starring Emmy, Golden Globe, and Screen Actors Guild award winner Julianna Margulies and Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild award winner Peter Gallagher, is beginning Broadway previews tonight, September 6. Meet the cast of Left on Tenth here!
Video: ABC Shares DOCTOR ODYSSEY Trailer; More Guest Stars Revealed
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 17, 2024
ABC has released the official trailer for Doctor Odyssey, the upcoming Ryan Murphy medical procedural featuring Joshua Jackson and Phillipa Soo. The trailer also more casting for the series including Shania Twain, John Stamos, Cheyenne Jackson, and more.
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 17, 2024
ABC has released the official trailer for Doctor Odyssey, the upcoming Ryan Murphy medical procedural featuring Joshua Jackson and Phillipa Soo. The trailer also more casting for the series including Shania Twain, John Stamos, Cheyenne Jackson, and more.
Video/Photos: DOCTOR ODYSSEY Teaser Trailer and Photos With Phillipa Soo and Shania Twain
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 26, 2024
ABC has released the official teaser trailer and new photos for Doctor Odyssey, the upcoming Ryan Murphy medical procedural featuring Joshua Jackson and Phillipa Soo. The trailer also reveals the casting of Shania Twain as one of the guests in the new show.
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 26, 2024
ABC has released the official teaser trailer and new photos for Doctor Odyssey, the upcoming Ryan Murphy medical procedural featuring Joshua Jackson and Phillipa Soo. The trailer also reveals the casting of Shania Twain as one of the guests in the new show.
Video: ABC Shares New Promo for DOCTOR ODYSSEY Series Feat. Phillipa Soo
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 20, 2024
ABC has released a new promo for Doctor Odyssey, the upcoming Ryan Murphy medical procedural featuring Joshua Jackson and Phillipa Soo. The series is set to premiere Thursday, September 26 at 9pm ET on ABC and will also stream on Hulu.
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 20, 2024
ABC has released a new promo for Doctor Odyssey, the upcoming Ryan Murphy medical procedural featuring Joshua Jackson and Phillipa Soo. The series is set to premiere Thursday, September 26 at 9pm ET on ABC and will also stream on Hulu.
Review: THE SUBSTANCE OF FIRE at Ruskin Group
by Evan Henerson - Jul 29, 2024
Rob Morrow has found a dramatic vehicle that – more than 25 years after its premiere - is deepening and maturing as intriguingly as the actor himself. Baitz’s play is small with a loud heart. Director Mike Reilly, Morrow and co. do it up proud.
by Evan Henerson - Jul 29, 2024
Rob Morrow has found a dramatic vehicle that – more than 25 years after its premiere - is deepening and maturing as intriguingly as the actor himself. Baitz’s play is small with a loud heart. Director Mike Reilly, Morrow and co. do it up proud.
Ojai Playwrights Conference Announces Actors, Directors, And Dramaturgs For 2024 New Works Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 19, 2024
Ojai Playwrights Conference has announced the full roster of artists for its 27th Annual New Works Festival to be held August 1 - 4 in Ojai, CA.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 19, 2024
Ojai Playwrights Conference has announced the full roster of artists for its 27th Annual New Works Festival to be held August 1 - 4 in Ojai, CA.
Interview: Marcia Cross' The Substance in THE SUBSTANCE OF FIRE
by Gil Kaan - Jul 17, 2024
Currently at the Ruskin Group Theatre, Jon Robin Baitz’s The Substance of Fire which opened last week. Mike Reilly directs the cast of Rob Morrow and Marcia Cross with Emmitt Butler, Fiona Dorn and Barret T. Lewis. Marcia most genially made time to answer a few of my queries.
by Gil Kaan - Jul 17, 2024
Currently at the Ruskin Group Theatre, Jon Robin Baitz’s The Substance of Fire which opened last week. Mike Reilly directs the cast of Rob Morrow and Marcia Cross with Emmitt Butler, Fiona Dorn and Barret T. Lewis. Marcia most genially made time to answer a few of my queries.
Ruskin Group Theatre Presents THE SUBSTANCE OF FIRE Opening July 12
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 3, 2024
Rob Morrow and Marcia Cross star in THE SUBSTANCE OF FIRE at Ruskin Group Theatre, opening July 12. Written by Jon Robin Baitz, the play promises a compelling performance by the acclaimed actors.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 3, 2024
Rob Morrow and Marcia Cross star in THE SUBSTANCE OF FIRE at Ruskin Group Theatre, opening July 12. Written by Jon Robin Baitz, the play promises a compelling performance by the acclaimed actors.
Ojai Playwrights Conference Announces 2024 Playwrights
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 10, 2024
Ojai Playwrights Conference has announced the selected playwrights for its 2024 Conference and New Works Festival, featuring workshops and public performances of new plays from August 1-4 in Ojai, CA.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 10, 2024
Ojai Playwrights Conference has announced the selected playwrights for its 2024 Conference and New Works Festival, featuring workshops and public performances of new plays from August 1-4 in Ojai, CA.
Marcy Carsey To Be Honored at LATW 50th Anniversary Gala at The Broad
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 15, 2024
Marcy Carsey will be honored at LATW's 50th Anniversary Gala on June 2 at The Broad in Santa Monica. Learn more and join the celebration of her contributions to the entertainment industry.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 15, 2024
Marcy Carsey will be honored at LATW's 50th Anniversary Gala on June 2 at The Broad in Santa Monica. Learn more and join the celebration of her contributions to the entertainment industry.
Julianna Marguiles and Peter Gallagher To Lead LEFT ON TENTH On Broadway; Susan Stroman To Direct
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 22, 2024
Left On Tenth, a new play by author and screenwriter, Delia Ephron, based on her New York Times best-selling memoir, is slated to open on Broadway this fall starring Emmy, Golden Globe, and Screen Actors Guild award winner Julianna Margulies as Delia and Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild award winner Peter Gallagher as Peter. Susan Stroman is set to direct, with theater and dates to be announced.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 22, 2024
Left On Tenth, a new play by author and screenwriter, Delia Ephron, based on her New York Times best-selling memoir, is slated to open on Broadway this fall starring Emmy, Golden Globe, and Screen Actors Guild award winner Julianna Margulies as Delia and Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild award winner Peter Gallagher as Peter. Susan Stroman is set to direct, with theater and dates to be announced.
FEUD: CAPOTE VS. THE SWANS Soundtrack Out Now
by Michael Major - Jan 31, 2024
Hollywood Records and FX set the release of the original soundtrack to the FX eight-episode limited series, “FEUD: Capote Vs. The Swans,” with the main title theme by fifteen-time Academy Award nominee, Emmy and six-time GRAMMY winning composer Thomas Newman and score by composer Julia Newman.
by Michael Major - Jan 31, 2024
Hollywood Records and FX set the release of the original soundtrack to the FX eight-episode limited series, “FEUD: Capote Vs. The Swans,” with the main title theme by fifteen-time Academy Award nominee, Emmy and six-time GRAMMY winning composer Thomas Newman and score by composer Julia Newman.
Tanya Berezin, Actress and Former Artistic Director of Circle Repertory Company, Has Passed Away
by Blair Ingenthron - Jan 20, 2024
Tanya Berezin, actress and former Artistic Director of Circle Repertory Company has passed on November 29th at the age of 82 from lung cancer, according to the New York Times. She was at home of her daughter, Lila Thirkield, in San Francisco.
by Blair Ingenthron - Jan 20, 2024
Tanya Berezin, actress and former Artistic Director of Circle Repertory Company has passed on November 29th at the age of 82 from lung cancer, according to the New York Times. She was at home of her daughter, Lila Thirkield, in San Francisco.
Video: Watch the FEUD: CAPOTE VS. THE SWANS Trailer
by Michael Major - Jan 3, 2024
The trailer for season two of Ryan Murphy's Feud anthology has been released. Feud: Capote Vs. The Swans features Diane Lane as Slim Keith and Tom Hollander as Capote, Naomi Watts as Babe Paley, Chloë Sevigny as C.Z. Guest, and Calista Flockhart as Lee Radziwill. Watch the video, also featuring Molly Ringwald, Demi Moore, and Treat Williams.
by Michael Major - Jan 3, 2024
The trailer for season two of Ryan Murphy's Feud anthology has been released. Feud: Capote Vs. The Swans features Diane Lane as Slim Keith and Tom Hollander as Capote, Naomi Watts as Babe Paley, Chloë Sevigny as C.Z. Guest, and Calista Flockhart as Lee Radziwill. Watch the video, also featuring Molly Ringwald, Demi Moore, and Treat Williams.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Jon Robin Baitz written?
Jon Robin Baitz has written 13 shows including The Film Society (Playwright), The Substance of Fire (Playwright), The End of the Day (Playwright), Three Hotels (Playwright), A Fair Country (Playwright), Mizlansky Zilinsky or 'Schmucks' (Playwright), Ten Unknowns (Playwright), Short Talks on the Universe (Playwright), Chinese Friends (Playwright), Escape: 6 Ways to Get Away (1) (Playwright), Escape: 6 Ways to Get Away (2) (Playwright), The Paris Letter (Playwright), Other Desert Cities (Playwright).
What awards has Jon Robin Baitz been nominated for?
The Pulitzer Prize for Drama (The Pulitzer Prize) for Other Desert Cities, Best Play (Tony Awards) for Other Desert Cities , Outstanding Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Other Desert Cities, Oustanding Play (The Lortels) for Other Desert Cities, The Pulitzer Prize for Drama (The Pulitzer Prize) for Fair Country, The Pulitzer Prize for Drama (The Pulitzer Prize) for A Fair Country and Outstanding New Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The Film Society.
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