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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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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


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Drama Desk Awards - 2018 - Outstanding Play

Joshua Harmon, Admissions

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Joanna Gleason, Andrew Barth Feldman And More Join Manhattan Theatre Club Off-Broadway Season

Andrew Barth Feldman joins the cast for Manhattan Theatre Club's Off-Broadway season at NY City Center. Discover the full lineup and what to expect from this anticipated theatrical season.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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. 
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.
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!
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.
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.
Sarasota Jewish Theatre Reveals 2024-2025 Season Lineup

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.
Three World Premieres to Complete MTC 2024-25 Off-Broadway Season

Three world premieres will complete Manhattan Theatre Club's 2024-25 Off-Broadway season!
Photos: Inside the Tony Awards After Party at the Carlyle

BroadwayWorld is taking you inside the annual Tony Awards afterparty at The Carlyle Hotel with photos from inside the exclusive event!
Hedgerow Theatre Partners With Mauckingbird Theatre Company On Reimagined A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM

Shakespeare’s whimsical tale of young love and mischievous fairies gets a reimagined look this summer in Delaware County as Hedgerow Theatre partners with Mauckingbird Theatre Company.
2024 Summer Season Announced For Players Circle Theater

Players Circle Theater presents an enticing lineup of highly acclaimed live entertainment throughout the summer season, ranging from sidesplitting stand-up comedy to sizzling hot musical revues. 
Video: Daniel Aukin Reacts to Tony Win for Best Direction of a Play

Just last night at the 77th Annual Tony Awards, Daniel Aukin took home a Tony Award for 'Best Direction of a Play' for his outstanding work on Stereophonic. Watch what happened afterwards in this video!

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 has won the Outstanding Play award at the Drama Desk Awards for his work on Admissions.

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