Lee Blessing
Latest News on Lee Blessing:
A WALK IN THE WOODS Encore Production Comes to Abbey Theater of Dublin (Sep 17, 2024)
Drama Works Theatre Company Brings Heart To Political Drama TWO ROOMS (Aug 4, 2024)
Ruskin Group Theatre Presents THE SUBSTANCE OF FIRE Opening July 12 (Jul 3, 2024)
A WALK IN THE WOODS Encore Production Comes to Abbey Theater of Dublin (Sep 17, 2024)
Drama Works Theatre Company Brings Heart To Political Drama TWO ROOMS (Aug 4, 2024)
Ruskin Group Theatre Presents THE SUBSTANCE OF FIRE Opening July 12 (Jul 3, 2024)
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Awards and Nominations
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2001 - Outstanding Play
Lee Blessing, Thief River
Olivier Awards - 1988 - BBC Award for the Play of the Year
Lee Blessing, A Walk In The Woods
Tony Awards - 1988 - Best Play
Lee Blessing, A Walk in the Woods
The Pulitzer Prize - 1987 - The Pulitzer Prize for Drama
Lee Blessing, A Walk in the Woods
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TV: Cleveland Play House's Laura Kepley and Kevin Moore Talk Regional Tony Win!
by BroadwayWorld TV - Jun 8, 2015
STAGE TUBE: Cleveland Play House Joyfully Accepts 2015 Regional Theatre Tony Award
by Stage Tube - Jun 7, 2015
TV: New York City's Signature Theatre on Winning the 2014 Regional Theatre Award
by BroadwayWorld TV - Jun 8, 2014
STAGE TUBE: MTC Celebrates Lynne Meadow With Nathan Lane, Christine Baranski and More
by Kelsey Denette - Jun 25, 2012
STAGE TUBE: Edward Norton on Edward Albee as Part of Signature Series
by Jessica Lewis - Jun 1, 2011
News
A WALK IN THE WOODS Encore Production Comes to Abbey Theater of Dublin
The Abbey Theater of Dublin will present encore performances of the regional premiere production of 'A Walk in the Woods,' written by award-winning playwright Lee Blessing.
The Abbey Theater of Dublin will present encore performances of the regional premiere production of 'A Walk in the Woods,' written by award-winning playwright Lee Blessing.
Drama Works Theatre Company Brings Heart To Political Drama TWO ROOMS
Drama Works Theatre Company, a resident theatre company in Old Saybrook, CT will continue its compelling 2024 season with Two Rooms by Lee Blessing. The show is directed by Ed Wilhelms and features actors Emily Yates, Tristan Cole, Frank DiCaro, and Alicia James.
Drama Works Theatre Company, a resident theatre company in Old Saybrook, CT will continue its compelling 2024 season with Two Rooms by Lee Blessing. The show is directed by Ed Wilhelms and features actors Emily Yates, Tristan Cole, Frank DiCaro, and Alicia James.
Ruskin Group Theatre Presents THE SUBSTANCE OF FIRE Opening July 12
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.
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.
Review: A BODY OF WATER at Shakespeare & Company
At times A BODY OF WATER seems to resemble the works of Agatha Christie, perhaps Alfred Hitchcock. Twists and turns abound. You will laugh heartily and often; and quite likely find yourself “feeling all the feels”. I certainly did. I also found myself mouth agape for much of the production.
At times A BODY OF WATER seems to resemble the works of Agatha Christie, perhaps Alfred Hitchcock. Twists and turns abound. You will laugh heartily and often; and quite likely find yourself “feeling all the feels”. I certainly did. I also found myself mouth agape for much of the production.
Shakespeare & Company to Open 47th Season with A BODY OF WATER by Lee Blessing
Shakespeare & Company will open its 47th season with A BODY OF WATER by Lee Blessing, a comedic thriller directed by James Warwick. Learn how to purchase tickets!
Shakespeare & Company will open its 47th season with A BODY OF WATER by Lee Blessing, a comedic thriller directed by James Warwick. Learn how to purchase tickets!
Review: A WALK IN THE WOODS at The Abbey Theater
What did our critic think of A WALK IN THE WOODS at The Abbey Theater? Bishara’s non-nonsense Honeywell verbally spars with Holliday’s frivolous Botvinnik. The Soviet diplomat believes the only way the treaty can work is if the two develop an attitude of friendship and trust. Honeywell believes the two must maintain a sense of formality.
What did our critic think of A WALK IN THE WOODS at The Abbey Theater? Bishara’s non-nonsense Honeywell verbally spars with Holliday’s frivolous Botvinnik. The Soviet diplomat believes the only way the treaty can work is if the two develop an attitude of friendship and trust. Honeywell believes the two must maintain a sense of formality.
Lloyd Suh Wins 2024 Steinberg/ATCA Award For THE HEART SELLERS
Playwright Lloyd Suh has won the 2024 Harold and Mimi Steinberg/American Theatre Critics Association New Play Award for his play The Heart Sellers.
Playwright Lloyd Suh has won the 2024 Harold and Mimi Steinberg/American Theatre Critics Association New Play Award for his play The Heart Sellers.
Playwrights' Arena Honors Denise Blasor, Gregg Daniel, And C. Raul Espinoza At Annual Brunch Gala At LA LGBT Center
Join Playwrights' Arena for their Annual Gala on April 28, 2024. Celebrate the art of playwriting and support the development of new plays in this festive event.
Join Playwrights' Arena for their Annual Gala on April 28, 2024. Celebrate the art of playwriting and support the development of new plays in this festive event.
Ella Dershowitz & Jill Eikenberry to Star in TWO HANDER World Premiere at NJRep
New Jersey Repertory Company will continue its 27th Season with the world premiere of Two Hander by Julia Blauvelt. Learn how to purchase tickets.
New Jersey Repertory Company will continue its 27th Season with the world premiere of Two Hander by Julia Blauvelt. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Finalists Announced For 2024 Steinberg"ATCA New Play Award
Learn about the finalists for the 2024 Steinberg-ATCA New Play Award, announced by the American Theatre Critics Association.
Learn about the finalists for the 2024 Steinberg-ATCA New Play Award, announced by the American Theatre Critics Association.
THE GOD OF HELL Comes to Drama Works Theatre Company
Drama Works Theatre Company, a resident theatre company in Old Saybrook, will continue its 2024 season of plays with Sam Shepard's The God of Hell.
Drama Works Theatre Company, a resident theatre company in Old Saybrook, will continue its 2024 season of plays with Sam Shepard's The God of Hell.
Signature Theatre Presents Dominique Morisseau's SUNSET BABY, Directed by Steve H. Broadnax III, January 30- March 10
Signature Theatre presents Signature Premiere Resident, Tony Award nominee, and MacArthur Fellow Dominique Morisseau's Sunset Baby, directed by Steve H. Broadnax III.
Signature Theatre presents Signature Premiere Resident, Tony Award nominee, and MacArthur Fellow Dominique Morisseau's Sunset Baby, directed by Steve H. Broadnax III.
Director Jon Royal Selected As The SDCF 2023 Lloyd Richards New Futures Resident Artist At St. Louis Black Repertory Theatre
Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation (SDCF) announces that Jon Royal, a director, teaching artist, and facilitator from Nashville, TN, has been selected as the 2023 Lloyd Richards New Futures Resident Artist at St. Louis Black Repertory Theatre, where he will work with Founder and Producing Director Ron Himes.
Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation (SDCF) announces that Jon Royal, a director, teaching artist, and facilitator from Nashville, TN, has been selected as the 2023 Lloyd Richards New Futures Resident Artist at St. Louis Black Repertory Theatre, where he will work with Founder and Producing Director Ron Himes.
Drama Works Theatre Company To Open 2024 Season With THE BALTIMORE WALTZ
Drama Works Theatre Company in Old Saybrook, CT opens its 2024 season with Paula Vogel's 'The Baltimore Waltz.' The play follows siblings Anna and Carl as they navigate a trip to Europe in search of a cure for Anna's fatal disease. The season will also include 'The God of Hell,' 'Five Women Wearing the Same Dress,' 'Mac Beth,' 'Two Rooms,' and 'Venus in Fur.' Tickets available at dramaworkstheatre.org.
Drama Works Theatre Company in Old Saybrook, CT opens its 2024 season with Paula Vogel's 'The Baltimore Waltz.' The play follows siblings Anna and Carl as they navigate a trip to Europe in search of a cure for Anna's fatal disease. The season will also include 'The God of Hell,' 'Five Women Wearing the Same Dress,' 'Mac Beth,' 'Two Rooms,' and 'Venus in Fur.' Tickets available at dramaworkstheatre.org.
Cast & Creative Team Announced For World Premiere Of Dave Malloy's THREE HOUSES
Signature Theatre announces the cast and creative team for the world premiere production of Dave Malloy's Three Houses, directed and choreographed by Annie Tippe. The musical will feature J.D. Mollison, Mia Pak, Margo Seibert, Henry Stram, Scott Stangland, and Ching Valdes-Aran. Performances begin on April 30, 2024.
Signature Theatre announces the cast and creative team for the world premiere production of Dave Malloy's Three Houses, directed and choreographed by Annie Tippe. The musical will feature J.D. Mollison, Mia Pak, Margo Seibert, Henry Stram, Scott Stangland, and Ching Valdes-Aran. Performances begin on April 30, 2024.
Cast Set for Dominique Morisseau's SUNSET BABY at Signature Theatre
Signature Theatre has revealed the cast of Dominique Morisseau's 'Sunset Baby,' directed by Steve H. Broadnax III.
Signature Theatre has revealed the cast of Dominique Morisseau's 'Sunset Baby,' directed by Steve H. Broadnax III.
David Harbour, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Ann Dowd, and Denis O'Hare to Perform in Signature Theatre Reading of Sam Shepard's TRUE WEST
Signature Theatre today will present an all-star benefit reading of Sam Shepard’s contemporary classic True West, led by acclaimed actors Ebon Moss-Bachrach (The Bear, Girls) as Austin, David Harbour (Stranger Things, Black Widow) as Lee, Ann Dowd (The Handmaid’s Tale, Compliance) as Mom, and Denis O’Hare (American Horror Story, True Blood) as Saul.
Signature Theatre today will present an all-star benefit reading of Sam Shepard’s contemporary classic True West, led by acclaimed actors Ebon Moss-Bachrach (The Bear, Girls) as Austin, David Harbour (Stranger Things, Black Widow) as Lee, Ann Dowd (The Handmaid’s Tale, Compliance) as Mom, and Denis O’Hare (American Horror Story, True Blood) as Saul.
Ethan Watermeier & Rachel Stern to Star in FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at Olney Theatre Center
Discover Olney Theatre Center's production of 'Fiddler on the Roof' with a fresh global perspective. This timeless musical explores themes of rising anti-Semitism, Russian aggression, refugee crises, and women's struggles against patriarchal authority. Don't miss this captivating show running from November 8 to December 31 in Olney, Maryland.
Discover Olney Theatre Center's production of 'Fiddler on the Roof' with a fresh global perspective. This timeless musical explores themes of rising anti-Semitism, Russian aggression, refugee crises, and women's struggles against patriarchal authority. Don't miss this captivating show running from November 8 to December 31 in Olney, Maryland.
Citadel Theatre Announces Cast and Creative Team For Holiday Musical Production of SHE LOVES ME
Citadel Theatre announces cast and creative team for holiday musical production of SHE LOVES ME, a romantic comedy set during the holiday rush season of a perfumery.
Citadel Theatre announces cast and creative team for holiday musical production of SHE LOVES ME, a romantic comedy set during the holiday rush season of a perfumery.
Surflight Theatre's Presents POPCORN FALLS, A Energetic Romp Full of Impressions, Wit, and Charm
Surflight Theatre has announced that they will be continuing their 2023 Season with the energetic romp full of impressions, wit, and charm, Popcorn Falls.
Surflight Theatre has announced that they will be continuing their 2023 Season with the energetic romp full of impressions, wit, and charm, Popcorn Falls.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Lee Blessing written?
Lee Blessing has written 1 shows including A Walk in the Woods (Playwright).
What awards has Lee Blessing been nominated for?
Outstanding Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Thief River, BBC Award for the Play of the Year (Olivier Awards) for A Walk In The Woods, Best Play (Tony Awards) for A Walk in the Woods and The Pulitzer Prize for Drama (The Pulitzer Prize) for A Walk in the Woods.
What awards has Lee Blessing won?
Lee Blessing has won the Outstanding Play award at the Drama Desk Awards for Thief River.
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