Joshua Harmon
Latest News on Joshua Harmon:
SIGNIFICANT OTHER Opens at Elmwood Playhouse (Jan 10, 2025)
Ashley Blanchet & More Join Shoshana Bean-Led THE BEDWETTER at Arena Stage (Jan 7, 2025)
Previews: ADMISSIONS at Players Circle Theater (Dec 24, 2024)
SIGNIFICANT OTHER Opens at Elmwood Playhouse (Jan 10, 2025)
Ashley Blanchet & More Join Shoshana Bean-Led THE BEDWETTER at Arena Stage (Jan 7, 2025)
Previews: ADMISSIONS at Players Circle Theater (Dec 24, 2024)
BIO
Joshua Harmon’s plays include Bad Jews (Roundabout Underground; Roundabout/Laura Pels; West End), Significant Other (Roundabout; Broadway/Booth Theatre), Admissions (Lincoln Center Theater; West End), and Skintight (Roundabout). His plays have been produced across the country at Studio Theatre, Geffen Playhouse, Speakeasy, Actor’s Express, The Magic, and Theater Wit, among others, and internationally in Australia, Canada, Germany, Ireland, Israel, Poland, Russia, South Africa, Sweden, and throughout the U.K. He is a two-time MacDowell fellow and an Associate Artist at Roundabout. Graduate of Juilliard.
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Playwright Joshua Harmon, Richard Masur, Molly Ranson, Nael Nacer, Anthony Edwards, Betsy Aidem, Francis Benhamou and Nancy Robinette
(Bottom Row L-R) Aria Shahghasemi, Director David Cromer, Ethan Haberfield, Ari Brand and Daniel Oreskes
Date:
01/10/2024
From:Â Photos: PRAYER FOR THE FRENCH REPUBLIC Company Celebrates Opening Night
Playwright Joshua Harmon, Richard Masur, Molly Ranson, Nael Nacer, Anthony Edwards, Betsy Aidem, Francis Benhamou and Nancy Robinette
(Bottom Row L-R) Aria Shahghasemi, Director David Cromer, Ethan Haberfield, Ari Brand and Daniel Oreskes
Date:
01/10/2024
From:Â Photos: PRAYER FOR THE FRENCH REPUBLIC Company Celebrates Opening Night
MTC Artistic Director Lynne Meadow, Playwright Joshua Harmon, Richard Masur, Molly Ranson, Nael Nacer, Anthony Edwards, Betsy Aidem, Francis Benhamou, Nancy Robinette and MTC Executive Director Chris Jennings
(Bottom Row L-R) Aria Shahghasemi, Director David Cromer, Ethan Haberfield, Ari Brand and Daniel Oreskes
Date:
01/10/2024
From:Â Photos: PRAYER FOR THE FRENCH REPUBLIC Company Celebrates Opening Night
(l-r backrow) â€" David Cromer, Pierre Epstein, Jeff Seymour, Molly Ranson, Betsy Aidem,
Frances Benhamou, Kenneth Tigar, Richard Topol, Nancy Robinette, Joshua Harmon
(l-r front row) - Peyton Lusk, Yair Ben-Dor, Ari Brand
Date:
02/03/2022
From:Â Photos: Inside Opening Night of PRAYER FOR THE FRENCH REPUBLIC
Director Daniel Aukin, Idina Menzel andplaywright Joshua Harmon attends the Cast Photo Call for The Roundabout Theatre Company production of "Skintight" at the American Airlines Theatre on May 16, 2018 in New York City.
Date:
05/16/2018
From:Â FREEZE FRAME: Meet the Cast of Roundabout's SKINTIGHT, with Idina Menzel & More!
The Skintight team: director Daniel Aukin, Will Brittain, Jack Wetherall, Idina Menzel, playwright Joshua Harmon, Stephen Carrasco, Cynthia Mace, and Eli Gelb attends the Cast Photo Call for The Roundabout Theatre Company production of "Skintight" at the
Date:
05/16/2018
From:Â FREEZE FRAME: Meet the Cast of Roundabout's SKINTIGHT, with Idina Menzel & More!
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Awards and Nominations
Tony Awards - 2024 - Best Play
Joshua Harmon, Prayer for the French Republic
Drama Desk Awards - 2022 - Outstanding Play
Joshua Harmon, Prayer for the French Republic
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2018 - Outstanding Play
Joshua Harmon, Admissions
Videos
Video: PRAYER FOR THE FRENCH REPUBLIC at Pioneer Theatre Company First Look
by Alan Henry - 10/28/2024
Video: Stars Come Out to Celebrate Opening Night of PRAYER FOR THE FRENCH REPUBLIC
by Nicole Rosky - 01/17/2024
VIDEO: Watch a New Commercial for PRAYER FOR THE FRENCH REPUBLIC, Now Open on Broadway
by Blair Ingenthron - 01/13/2024
Video: Go Inside Opening Night of PRAYER FOR THE FRENCH REPUBLIC on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - 01/13/2024
Video: Get a First Look at PRAYER FOR THE FRENCH REPUBLIC on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 01/09/2024
Character Breakdown: PRAYER FOR THE FRENCH REPUBLIC Cast Unpacks Their Roles
by Nicole Rosky - 12/28/2023
Video: PRAYER FOR THE FRENCH REPUBLIC Company is Getting Ready for Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - 12/10/2023
VIDEO: First Look at the World Premiere of PRAYER FOR THE FRENCH REPUBLIC
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 02/01/2022
VIDEO: Idina Menzel Sings 'Seasons of Love' on STRICTLY COME DANCING
by Kaitlin Milligan - 12/02/2019
VIDEO: Idina Menzel Releases the Music Video for 'Bridge Over Troubled Water' from IDINA:LIVE
by Kaitlin Milligan - 10/11/2018
VIDEO: Go Backstage at SKINTIGHT with Props Supervisor Faye Armon-Troncoso!
by Nicole Rosky - 08/15/2018
VIDEO: SKINTIGHT's Idina Menzel Talks the 'Relief' of Starring in a Straight Play
by Nicole Rosky - 07/03/2018
TV: First Look at Idina Menzel in SKINTIGHT Off-Broadway- Opening Tonight!
by A.A. Cristi - 06/21/2018
BWW Interview: Broadway Vet Turned Director Julia Murney Dishes About Theatre Raleigh's SIGNIFICANT OTHER
by Lauren Van Hemert - 06/08/2018
News
SIGNIFICANT OTHER Opens at Elmwood Playhouse
Significant Other, written by Joshua Harmon, is coming to Elmwood Playhouse this month. Learn more about the upcoming show and find out how to get tickets here!
Significant Other, written by Joshua Harmon, is coming to Elmwood Playhouse this month. Learn more about the upcoming show and find out how to get tickets here!
Ashley Blanchet & More Join Shoshana Bean-Led THE BEDWETTER at Arena Stage
Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater has revealed the full cast and creative team for two-time Emmy Award–winning comedian, actress, writer, and producer Sarah Silverman’s The Bedwetter – A New Musical. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater has revealed the full cast and creative team for two-time Emmy Award–winning comedian, actress, writer, and producer Sarah Silverman’s The Bedwetter – A New Musical. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Previews: ADMISSIONS at Players Circle Theater
Ripped from the pages of today’s headlines, ADMISSIONS is a dramedy about liberal parents desperate to get their children into an Ivy League school. A no-holds-barred look at privilege, power, and the perils of hypocrisy, ADMISSIONS features razor-sharp dialogue and hard-hitting laughs.
Ripped from the pages of today’s headlines, ADMISSIONS is a dramedy about liberal parents desperate to get their children into an Ivy League school. A no-holds-barred look at privilege, power, and the perils of hypocrisy, ADMISSIONS features razor-sharp dialogue and hard-hitting laughs.
WE HAD A WORLD Starring Joanna Gleason and Andrew Barth Feldman Tickets On Sale Now
Tickets are now on sale for the world premiere production of We Had A World at Manhattan Theatre Club, written by Tony Award nominee Joshua Harmon (Prayer for the French Republic at MTC), directed by Tony Award nominee Trip Cullman (Choir Boy and Murder Ballad at MTC, Lobby Hero, Six Degrees of Separation).
Tickets are now on sale for the world premiere production of We Had A World at Manhattan Theatre Club, written by Tony Award nominee Joshua Harmon (Prayer for the French Republic at MTC), directed by Tony Award nominee Trip Cullman (Choir Boy and Murder Ballad at MTC, Lobby Hero, Six Degrees of Separation).
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!
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!
Andrew Barth Feldman Joins Joanna Gleason in Joshua Harmon's WE HAD A WORLD
Manhattan Theatre Club has just announced additional casting for its 2025 Off-Broadway season, including Andrew Barth Feldman in the premiere of We Had a World. Check out who else has joined the upcoming season here.
Manhattan Theatre Club has just announced additional casting for its 2025 Off-Broadway season, including Andrew Barth Feldman in the premiere of We Had a World. Check out who else has joined the upcoming season here.
Photos: Inside Classic Stage Company's 2024 Gala
Classic Stage Company presented their 2024 Gala, honoring Tony Award winner Nikki M. James and 11-time Emmy Award winner Frank DiLella. Directed by Daniel Goldstein, CSC’s 2024 Gala was hosted by Tony Award nominee Jenn Collela and Tony Award nominee Michael James Scott.
Classic Stage Company presented their 2024 Gala, honoring Tony Award winner Nikki M. James and 11-time Emmy Award winner Frank DiLella. Directed by Daniel Goldstein, CSC’s 2024 Gala was hosted by Tony Award nominee Jenn Collela and Tony Award nominee Michael James Scott.
Review: PRAYER FOR THE FRENCH REPUBLIC at Theater J
In an elegant coincidence (or a charming conspiracy by the theatre gods), DC audiences will be able to see two absolutely engrossing plays about Jewish family life in 20th and 21st century Europe, back to back: Tom Stoppard's Tony award-winning Leopoldstadt next month at the Shakespeare Theatre and Joshua Harmon's Drama Desk award-winning Prayer for the French Republic through November 24 at Theater J.
In an elegant coincidence (or a charming conspiracy by the theatre gods), DC audiences will be able to see two absolutely engrossing plays about Jewish family life in 20th and 21st century Europe, back to back: Tom Stoppard's Tony award-winning Leopoldstadt next month at the Shakespeare Theatre and Joshua Harmon's Drama Desk award-winning Prayer for the French Republic through November 24 at Theater J.
Video: PRAYER FOR THE FRENCH REPUBLIC at Pioneer Theatre Company First Look
Get a first look at Pioneer Theatre Company's Utah premiere of Joshua Harmon's PRAYER FOR THE FRENCH REPUBLIC. Playing at the Simmons Pioneer Memorial Theatre on the University of Utah campus from October 25th through November 9th, 2024.
Get a first look at Pioneer Theatre Company's Utah premiere of Joshua Harmon's PRAYER FOR THE FRENCH REPUBLIC. Playing at the Simmons Pioneer Memorial Theatre on the University of Utah campus from October 25th through November 9th, 2024.
Review: PRAYER FOR THE FRENCH REPUBLIC at Pioneer Theatre Company is a Contemplative Post-Broadway Premiere
Pioneer Theatre Company’s Utah premiere of PRAYER FOR THE FRENCH REPUBLIC brings a contemplative new play that only recently closed on Broadway to local audiences, invoking meditation on the past and prayer for the future.
Pioneer Theatre Company’s Utah premiere of PRAYER FOR THE FRENCH REPUBLIC brings a contemplative new play that only recently closed on Broadway to local audiences, invoking meditation on the past and prayer for the future.
Sarasota Jewish Theatre Announces JEWISH JOURNEYS For 2024-2025 Season
Sarasota Jewish Theatre has announced its 2024-2025 season, featuring a series titled JEWISH JOURNEYS. The lineup explores Jewish themes and stories, offering audiences a rich cultural experience.
Sarasota Jewish Theatre has announced its 2024-2025 season, featuring a series titled JEWISH JOURNEYS. The lineup explores Jewish themes and stories, offering audiences a rich cultural experience.
Joanna Gleason and Jeanine Serralles to Star in WE HAD A WORLD at MTC
Manhattan Theatre Club has revealed the initial cast and the venue for the world premiere of We Had A World, written by Tony Award nominee Joshua Harmon. See who is starring and learn more about the production!
Manhattan Theatre Club has revealed the initial cast and the venue for the world premiere of We Had A World, written by Tony Award nominee Joshua Harmon. See who is starring and learn more about the production!
Pioneer Theatre Company to Present Utah Premiere of PRAYER FOR THE FRENCH REPUBLIC
Pioneer Theatre Company will present the Utah premiere of Prayer for the French Republic by Joshua Harmon. PTC is among the first theatre companies in the nation to be granted the rights to the three-time Tony-nominated play. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Pioneer Theatre Company will present the Utah premiere of Prayer for the French Republic by Joshua Harmon. PTC is among the first theatre companies in the nation to be granted the rights to the three-time Tony-nominated play. Learn how to purchase tickets.
PRAYER FOR THE FRENCH REPUBLIC Comes to Theater J
Beginning on Oct 30 and running through November 24, 2024, Theater J brings the timely and important Prayer for the French Republic to the stage. Written by the highly acclaimed playwright Joshua Harmon, the play was a Broadway hit, a Tony Award nominee and won the inaugural Trish Vradenburg Jewish Play Prize.Â
Beginning on Oct 30 and running through November 24, 2024, Theater J brings the timely and important Prayer for the French Republic to the stage. Written by the highly acclaimed playwright Joshua Harmon, the play was a Broadway hit, a Tony Award nominee and won the inaugural Trish Vradenburg Jewish Play Prize.Â
Feature: FIFTH SEASON ANNOUNCED at Players Circle Theater
Players Circle’s season kicks off in October with a hilarious farce that will set the tone for the entire season, BEDROOM FARCE (October 22, 2024 – November 17, 2024) written by Alan Ayckbourn and directed by Robert Cacioppo. This wickedly funny play about marriage takes place in three bedrooms. On one endless night, Trevor & Susannah, whose marriage is on the rocks, inflict their miseries on their nearest and dearest, including Trevor’s parents.
Players Circle’s season kicks off in October with a hilarious farce that will set the tone for the entire season, BEDROOM FARCE (October 22, 2024 – November 17, 2024) written by Alan Ayckbourn and directed by Robert Cacioppo. This wickedly funny play about marriage takes place in three bedrooms. On one endless night, Trevor & Susannah, whose marriage is on the rocks, inflict their miseries on their nearest and dearest, including Trevor’s parents.
Anthony Edwards, Susannah Flood, and Amy Warren Will Lead THE COUNTER Off-Broadway
Roundabout Theatre Company has announced complete casting for the world-premiere production of The Counter by Meghan Kennedy, directed by David Cromer. Learnm ore about the cast here!
Roundabout Theatre Company has announced complete casting for the world-premiere production of The Counter by Meghan Kennedy, directed by David Cromer. Learnm ore about the cast here!
Every Broadway Person in ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING
Just in time for the fourth season, we compiled a list of the Broadway stars that appear across the first three seasons- and announced cast for the fourth- and how you might know them on the stage.
Just in time for the fourth season, we compiled a list of the Broadway stars that appear across the first three seasons- and announced cast for the fourth- and how you might know them on the stage.
BWW Q&A: Freddie Ashley on CABARET at Actor's Express Theatre
Actor’s Express transforms into the Kit Kat Club, a decadent hotspot in anything-goes 1929 Berlin. An idealistic young American meets an eclectic circle of Berliners, most notably Sally Bowles, the outrageous chanteuse determined to keep the party going at all costs.
Actor’s Express transforms into the Kit Kat Club, a decadent hotspot in anything-goes 1929 Berlin. An idealistic young American meets an eclectic circle of Berliners, most notably Sally Bowles, the outrageous chanteuse determined to keep the party going at all costs.
Sarasota Jewish Theatre Reveals 2024-2025 Season Lineup
Sarasota Jewish Theatre has announced its 2024-2025 season. Learn more about the lineup here!
Sarasota Jewish Theatre has announced its 2024-2025 season. Learn more about the lineup here!
Arena Stage Adds THE BEDWETTER to 2024-25 Season
Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater has added The Bedwetter to its 2024/25 Season. Handpicked as part of Artistic Director Hana S. Sharif's inaugural season, The Bedwetter, the new musical based on comedian Sarah Silverman’s heartfelt memoir, will make its D.C. premiere next year.
Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater has added The Bedwetter to its 2024/25 Season. Handpicked as part of Artistic Director Hana S. Sharif's inaugural season, The Bedwetter, the new musical based on comedian Sarah Silverman’s heartfelt memoir, will make its D.C. premiere next year.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Joshua Harmon written?
Joshua Harmon has written 5 shows including Significant Other (Playwright), Skintight (Playwright), Prayer for the French Republic (Playwright), The Bedwetter (Book), We Had a World (Playwright).
What awards has Joshua Harmon been nominated for?
Best Play (Tony Awards) for Prayer for the French Republic, Outstanding Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Prayer for the French Republic and Outstanding Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Admissions.
What awards has Joshua Harmon won?
Joshua Harmon won the Outstanding Play award at the Drama Desk Awards for his work on Admissions.
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