Lanford Wilson
Birth Place: Lebanon, MO, USA
Latest News on Lanford Wilson:
Lucille Lortel Theatre Reveals 2025 Round Of 121 Project Supported Musicals (Feb 7, 2025)
Student Blog: Understudying in a New Work (Feb 5, 2025)
Review: BOOK OF DAYS at Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre (Feb 1, 2025)
Lucille Lortel Theatre Reveals 2025 Round Of 121 Project Supported Musicals (Feb 7, 2025)
Student Blog: Understudying in a New Work (Feb 5, 2025)
Review: BOOK OF DAYS at Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre (Feb 1, 2025)
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Awards and Nominations
winner
- 2011 - Off Broadway Alliance Hall of Fame Award
Lanford Wilson
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IT Awards - 2010 - Artistic Achievement Award
Lanford Wilson
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The Lortels - 2001 - Edith Oliver Award for Sustained Excellence
Lanford Wilson
Tony Awards - 1983 - Best Play
Lanford Wilson, Angels Fall
Drama Desk Awards - 1981 - Outstanding Play
Lanford Wilson, 5th of July
Tony Awards - 1981 - Best Play
Lanford Wilson, Fifth of July
Drama Desk Awards - 1980 - Outstanding Play
Lanford Wilson, Talley's Folly
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New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 1980 - Best Play
Lanford Wilson, Talley's Folly
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The Pulitzer Prize - 1980 - The Pulitzer Prize for Drama
Lanford Wilson, Talley's Folly
Tony Awards - 1980 - Best Play
Lanford Wilson, Talley's Folly
Drama Desk Awards - 1979 - Outstanding New Play
Lanford Wilson, Talley's Folly
Drama Desk Awards - 1978 - Best New Play
Lanford Wilson, Fifth of July
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New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 1973 - Best American Play
Lanford Wilson, The Hot l Baltimore
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Drama Desk Awards - 1967 - Best Playwrights
Landord Wilson, The Rimers of Eldritch
Videos
Video: Brandon Uranowitz Celebrates Tony Win for 'Best Featured Actor in a Play'
by Richard Ridge - 2023-06-11 22:28:17
VIDEO: Sarah Paulson Says She Almost Didn't Star in RATCHED on LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS
by Sarah Leiber - 2020-09-24 09:19:26
VIDEO: Sarah Paulson Talks About Her Love of Performing for an Audience on THE LATE SHOW
by Sarah Leiber - 2020-09-18 08:30:51
VIDEO: Keri Russell Talks About Her First Time on Broadway in BURN THIS
by Kaitlin Milligan - 2019-06-19 16:02:55
VIDEO: Adam Driver Talks BURN THIS and His Arts in the Armed Forces Program
by Kaitlin Milligan - 2019-06-03 15:06:15
VIDEO: 30 Days Of Tony! Day 9- BURN THIS Nabs A Tony For Joan Allen
by A.A. Cristi - 2019-06-01 11:01:00
VIDEO: Keri Russell Talks Making Her Broadway Debut in BURN THIS
by Kaitlin Milligan - 2019-05-07 09:09:26
TV: Inside Opening Night of BURN THIS with Keri Russell, Adam Driver & More!
by TV - Opening Night Special - 2019-04-17 09:29:33
TV Exclusive: Marshall W. Mason on Receiving Special Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre
by Tyler Peterson - 2016-06-12 23:00:01
Backstage with Richard Ridge: From BLACKBIRD to THE NEWSROOM - Tony Nominee Jeff Daniels Shares Advice for Actors!
by Nicole Rosky - 2016-05-22 15:22:48
Tony Awards Close-Up: How Does Jeff Daniels Make It Through the Brutality of BLACKBIRD? Find Out!
by Nicole Rosky - 2016-06-09 15:36:48
Who Was Lucille Lortel and Why Is There An Award Named For Her?
by Michael Dale - 2016-03-31 21:01:50
VIDEO: Darren Pettie Delivers Powerful Arthur Miller Speech From INCIDENT AT VICHY
by Michael Dale - 2015-11-17 19:26:29
TV: New York City's Signature Theatre on Winning the 2014 Regional Theatre Award
by BroadwayWorld TV - 2014-06-08 23:16:54
TV: Jeff Daniels Previews and Talks 54 Below Show; See it Tonight!
by Robert Diamond - 2014-01-04 14:38:47
STAGE TUBE: Signature Theatre's THE MOUND BUILDERS Do the 'Harlem Shake'
by Stage Tube - 2013-03-31 10:31:52
News
Lucille Lortel Theatre Reveals 2025 Round Of 121 Project Supported Musicals
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 7, 2025
The Lucille Lortel Theatre has revealed that four new musicals will receive support through the 121 Project, the Lortel's tailored development program for new musical works. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 7, 2025
The Lucille Lortel Theatre has revealed that four new musicals will receive support through the 121 Project, the Lortel's tailored development program for new musical works. Learn more!
Student Blog: Understudying in a New Work
by Student Blogger: Grace Schofield - Feb 5, 2025
That is one reason I love new work so much is I love getting to help create something from scratch and be there right at the beginning of it and grow with it.
by Student Blogger: Grace Schofield - Feb 5, 2025
That is one reason I love new work so much is I love getting to help create something from scratch and be there right at the beginning of it and grow with it.
Review: BOOK OF DAYS at Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre
by Alan Portner - Feb 1, 2025
Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre kicks off its 2025 calendar year offerings with an offbeat murder mystery/character study by Lanford Wilson called BOOK OF DAYS performed at The Westport Bowery. The play, originally commissioned by Jeff Daniels in 1998 for his own small town (Michigan) theater company, is set in a southwestern Missouri rural community at a time not specifically named. Lanford Wilson is best known for his naturalistic use of dialogue. His best- known work is the two-hander “Talley’s Folly.” BOOK OF DAYS draws on Wilson’s own theatrical roots in small-town America. He was from Lebanon, Missouri.
by Alan Portner - Feb 1, 2025
Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre kicks off its 2025 calendar year offerings with an offbeat murder mystery/character study by Lanford Wilson called BOOK OF DAYS performed at The Westport Bowery. The play, originally commissioned by Jeff Daniels in 1998 for his own small town (Michigan) theater company, is set in a southwestern Missouri rural community at a time not specifically named. Lanford Wilson is best known for his naturalistic use of dialogue. His best- known work is the two-hander “Talley’s Folly.” BOOK OF DAYS draws on Wilson’s own theatrical roots in small-town America. He was from Lebanon, Missouri.
Review: FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at Wichita Community Theatre
by Paula Makar - Jan 31, 2025
What a pleasure to see Fiddler On The Roof performed with a live orchestra. It’s one of my favorites, and it’s being performed by the Wichita Community Theatre. You have one more weekend left to see it, as it runs until February 2nd. Forty people volunteered to bring the show to the stage. This large cast made me cry as I recalled the many memories I had performing in this much loved musical.
by Paula Makar - Jan 31, 2025
What a pleasure to see Fiddler On The Roof performed with a live orchestra. It’s one of my favorites, and it’s being performed by the Wichita Community Theatre. You have one more weekend left to see it, as it runs until February 2nd. Forty people volunteered to bring the show to the stage. This large cast made me cry as I recalled the many memories I had performing in this much loved musical.
Moving Arts Reveals Members of 2025 MADLab Playwrights
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 29, 2025
Moving Arts has revealed the members of the MADLab 2025 cohort. MADLab playwrights have also gone on to write for television shows such as Watchmen, Man in the High Castle, Vida, and Lawman Bass Reeves, among others.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 29, 2025
Moving Arts has revealed the members of the MADLab 2025 cohort. MADLab playwrights have also gone on to write for television shows such as Watchmen, Man in the High Castle, Vida, and Lawman Bass Reeves, among others.
Previews: THE PEOPLE DOWNSTAIRS at Stageworks Theatre
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - Jan 22, 2025
On stage, February 7-23, at Stagework Theatre is Natalie Symons's 'The People Downstairs.' Symons, an avid actor since childhood, recalls, 'Even as a kid, I demanded my little friends be actors in my fully staged backyard productions... I was a nightmare.' Despite her early retirement from acting to concentrate on writing, she found playwriting to be a natural evolution of storytelling.
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - Jan 22, 2025
On stage, February 7-23, at Stagework Theatre is Natalie Symons's 'The People Downstairs.' Symons, an avid actor since childhood, recalls, 'Even as a kid, I demanded my little friends be actors in my fully staged backyard productions... I was a nightmare.' Despite her early retirement from acting to concentrate on writing, she found playwriting to be a natural evolution of storytelling.
Student Blog: Telling Stories: How I Became a Playwright
by Student Blogger: Grace Schofield - Dec 2, 2024
That’s how I got started writing plays. I have never taken a playwriting class, I’m about to next semester, and I still don’t quite know what I’m doing. But I know that I love it.
by Student Blogger: Grace Schofield - Dec 2, 2024
That’s how I got started writing plays. I have never taken a playwriting class, I’m about to next semester, and I still don’t quite know what I’m doing. But I know that I love it.
Divine Riot to Present World Premiere of THE A TRAIN ANTHOLOGY
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 11, 2024
'The A Train Anthology' will serve up in this 90-minute world-premiere production at Brooklyn Art Haus this December. Learn more about the production and how to get tickets here!
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 11, 2024
'The A Train Anthology' will serve up in this 90-minute world-premiere production at Brooklyn Art Haus this December. Learn more about the production and how to get tickets here!
Broadway-Bound FAHRENHEIT 451 Stage Adaptation in the Works From Martyna Majok
by Stephi Wild - Nov 7, 2024
Ray Bradbury’s novel Fahrenheit 451 has its sights set on the Broadway stage! A Broadway-bound stage adaptation is in development with Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Martyna Majok.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 7, 2024
Ray Bradbury’s novel Fahrenheit 451 has its sights set on the Broadway stage! A Broadway-bound stage adaptation is in development with Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Martyna Majok.
The Theater Project and Cranford Library to Present Staged Readings of New Plays
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 29, 2024
Discover new plays at a free staged reading event at Cranford Community Center, presented by The Theater Project and Cranford Library, followed by a playwright-audience discussion. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 29, 2024
Discover new plays at a free staged reading event at Cranford Community Center, presented by The Theater Project and Cranford Library, followed by a playwright-audience discussion. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Playwrights Set for THE FIRE THIS TIME Festival 7th Cycle Of New Works Lab
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 24, 2024
The Fire This Time Festival will present Melda Beaty, Rachel Herron, and Marcus Scott as playwrights for its New Works Lab. Learn more about the Lab and about the playwrights!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 24, 2024
The Fire This Time Festival will present Melda Beaty, Rachel Herron, and Marcus Scott as playwrights for its New Works Lab. Learn more about the Lab and about the playwrights!
Student Blog: My Last Auditions as a BFA Musical Theatre Student
by Student Blogger: Grace Schofield - Oct 22, 2024
I really tried to focus on the fact that these were the last ones I was going to do here at this place. I wanted to enjoy it. I wanted to enjoy every opportunity I had and everything I did.
by Student Blogger: Grace Schofield - Oct 22, 2024
I really tried to focus on the fact that these were the last ones I was going to do here at this place. I wanted to enjoy it. I wanted to enjoy every opportunity I had and everything I did.
MISS BENNET: CHRISTMAS AT PEMBERLEY to be Presented at TheatreWorks
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 10, 2024
TheatreWorks will present MISS BENNET: CHRISTMAS AT PEMBERLEY, a holiday play set to run in December. Experience a festive continuation of Jane Austen's beloved characters in this seasonal production. Learn how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 10, 2024
TheatreWorks will present MISS BENNET: CHRISTMAS AT PEMBERLEY, a holiday play set to run in December. Experience a festive continuation of Jane Austen's beloved characters in this seasonal production. Learn how to purchase tickets.
TOSOS Theater Company To Host Free Halloween-Themed QUEER SPOOKY SHORTS Readings
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 10, 2024
TOSOS Theater Company announced free readings of 'Queer Spooky Shorts' on October 28 at 7pm, featuring Halloween-themed performances. Join for an evening of unique storytelling and celebration.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 10, 2024
TOSOS Theater Company announced free readings of 'Queer Spooky Shorts' on October 28 at 7pm, featuring Halloween-themed performances. Join for an evening of unique storytelling and celebration.
Video: Sarah Paulson Shares Personal Significance of Tony Award Win
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 9, 2024
Sarah Paulson recently visited The Kelly Clarkson Show and, on the show, shared the personal significance of winning the Tony Award earlier this year for her performance in Branden Jacobs-Jenkins' Appropriate.
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 9, 2024
Sarah Paulson recently visited The Kelly Clarkson Show and, on the show, shared the personal significance of winning the Tony Award earlier this year for her performance in Branden Jacobs-Jenkins' Appropriate.
Video: Sarah Paulson Recalls Tony Award Mix-Up on THE TONIGHT SHOW
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 2, 2024
On Tuesday, Sarah Paulson visited The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon to discuss her new thriller film, Hold Your Breath. On the show, she also relayed a story about an incident with the Tony Award she won earlier this year for her performance in Branden Jacobs-Jenkins' Appropriate.
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 2, 2024
On Tuesday, Sarah Paulson visited The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon to discuss her new thriller film, Hold Your Breath. On the show, she also relayed a story about an incident with the Tony Award she won earlier this year for her performance in Branden Jacobs-Jenkins' Appropriate.
Purple Rose Opens 34th Season With OFFICE CHRISTMAS PARTY GRINCH IN FIGHT WITH RUDOLPH POLICE CALLED
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 16, 2024
The Purple Rose Theatre Company announced the World Premiere of OFFICE CHRISTMAS PARTY GRINCH IN FIGHT WITH RUDOLPH POLICE CALLED, written and directed by Jeff Daniels, to open its 34th season.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 16, 2024
The Purple Rose Theatre Company announced the World Premiere of OFFICE CHRISTMAS PARTY GRINCH IN FIGHT WITH RUDOLPH POLICE CALLED, written and directed by Jeff Daniels, to open its 34th season.
Appalachian Center For The Arts Announces 2024-2025 Vitality New Play Commissions
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 31, 2024
The Appalachian Center for the Arts has announced its 2024-2025 Vitality New Play Commissions. Five nationally-recognized playwrights are writing new plays for The App's Vitality Touring Theatre Company, which presents plays and musicals on health and wellness topics for elementary school through adult audiences.
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 31, 2024
The Appalachian Center for the Arts has announced its 2024-2025 Vitality New Play Commissions. Five nationally-recognized playwrights are writing new plays for The App's Vitality Touring Theatre Company, which presents plays and musicals on health and wellness topics for elementary school through adult audiences.
Interview: Chisa Hutchinson and THE BLEEDING CLASS at 59E59 Theaters
by Marina Kennedy - Aug 20, 2024
Broadwayworld had the pleasure of interviewing playwright, Chisa Hutchinson about her career and 'The Bleeding Class' at 59E59 Theaters.
by Marina Kennedy - Aug 20, 2024
Broadwayworld had the pleasure of interviewing playwright, Chisa Hutchinson about her career and 'The Bleeding Class' at 59E59 Theaters.
Four Theatres Co-Commission Lauren Gunderson LITTLE WOMEN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 15, 2024
Lauren Gunderson's adaptation of LITTLE WOMEN has been co-commissioned by four theatres, bringing a fresh take on the classic novel to the stage. Learn more about the productions.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 15, 2024
Lauren Gunderson's adaptation of LITTLE WOMEN has been co-commissioned by four theatres, bringing a fresh take on the classic novel to the stage. Learn more about the productions.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Lanford Wilson written?
Lanford Wilson has written 6 shows including The Gingham Dog (Playwright), Talley's Folly (Playwright), Fifth of July (Playwright), Angels Fall (Playwright), Burn This (Playwright), Redwood Curtain (Playwright).
What awards has Lanford Wilson been nominated for?
Off Broadway Alliance Hall of Fame Award (), Artistic Achievement Award (IT Awards) for , Edith Oliver Award for Sustained Excellence (The Lortels), Best Play (Tony Awards) for Angels Fall , Outstanding Play (Drama Desk Awards) for 5th of July, Best Play (Tony Awards) for Fifth of July , Outstanding Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Talley's Folly, Best Play (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for Talley's Folly, The Pulitzer Prize for Drama (The Pulitzer Prize) for Talley's Folly, Best Play (Tony Awards) for Talley's Folly, Outstanding New Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Talley's Folly, Best New Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Fifth of July, Best American Play (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for The Hot l Baltimore and Best Playwrights (Drama Desk Awards) for The Rimers of Eldritch.
What awards has Lanford Wilson won?
Lanford Wilson has received several prestigious awards throughout his career. He was honored with the Off Broadway Alliance Hall of Fame Award and the Artistic Achievement Award from the IT Awards. He also received the Edith Oliver Award for Sustained Excellence from The Lortels. Wilson won the Best Play award from the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for Talley's Folly, as well as The Pulitzer Prize for Drama for the same work. Additionally, he was recognized with the Best American Play award from the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for The Hot l Baltimore, and the Best Playwrights award from the Drama Desk Awards for The Rimers of Eldritch.
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