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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

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The Pulitzer Prize - 1987 - The Pulitzer Prize for Drama

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Finalists Revealed for 2025 Steinberg/ATCA New Play Award Photo
Finalists Revealed for 2025 Steinberg/ATCA New Play Award
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 17, 2025

The American Theatre Critics and Journalists Association has revealed six finalists for the 2025 Harold and Mimi Steinberg/ATCA New Play Award, recognizing the playwrights who produced the best scripts that premiered professionally outside of New York City in 2024.
OF SERPENTS & SEA SPRAY Reading Cast Announced At Peninsula Players Theatre Photo
OF SERPENTS & SEA SPRAY Reading Cast Announced At Peninsula Players Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 23, 2025

Peninsula Players Theatre has announced the cast for a reading of the play “Of Serpents & Sea Spray” by Rachel Bublitz, the first presentation of its 2025 The Play's the Thing series.
Peninsula Players Theatre Reveals 2025 Winter Play Reading Series Photo
Peninsula Players Theatre Reveals 2025 Winter Play Reading Series
by Stephi Wild - Jan 16, 2025

Peninsula Players Theatre has announced the 2025 season of The Play’s the Thing, a winter play reading series presented to Door County audiences. Learn more here!
ANYTHING GOES & More to be Presented at The SUNY Cortland Performing Arts Department Photo
ANYTHING GOES & More to be Presented at The SUNY Cortland Performing Arts Department
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 13, 2025

The SUNY Cortland Performing Arts Department is back at work this spring semester preparing to bring local audiences tender tales in an intimate and theatrical setting, featuring Anything Goes and more. Learn more!
A WALK IN THE WOODS Encore Production Comes to Abbey Theater of Dublin Photo
A WALK IN THE WOODS Encore Production Comes to Abbey Theater of Dublin
by Stephi Wild - Sep 17, 2024

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 Photo
Drama Works Theatre Company Brings Heart To Political Drama TWO ROOMS
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 4, 2024

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 Photo
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.
Review: A BODY OF WATER at Shakespeare & Company Photo
Review: A BODY OF WATER at Shakespeare & Company
by Marc Savitt - Jun 24, 2024

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 Photo
Shakespeare & Company to Open 47th Season with A BODY OF WATER by Lee Blessing
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 10, 2024

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 Photo
Review: A WALK IN THE WOODS at The Abbey Theater
by Paul Batterson - May 21, 2024

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 Photo
Lloyd Suh Wins 2024 Steinberg/ATCA Award For THE HEART SELLERS
by A.A. Cristi - May 6, 2024

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 Photo
Playwrights' Arena Honors Denise Blasor, Gregg Daniel, And C. Raul Espinoza At Annual Brunch Gala At LA LGBT Center
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 28, 2024

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 Photo
Ella Dershowitz & Jill Eikenberry to Star in TWO HANDER World Premiere at NJRep
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 28, 2024

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 Photo
Finalists Announced For 2024 Steinberg"ATCA New Play Award
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 20, 2024

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 Photo
THE GOD OF HELL Comes to Drama Works Theatre Company
by Stephi Wild - Feb 12, 2024

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. Br Photo
Signature Theatre Presents Dominique Morisseau's SUNSET BABY, Directed by Steve H. Broadnax III, January 30- March 10
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 17, 2024

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 Arti Photo
Director Jon Royal Selected As The SDCF 2023 Lloyd Richards New Futures Resident Artist At St. Louis Black Repertory Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 5, 2024

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 Photo
Drama Works Theatre Company To Open 2024 Season With THE BALTIMORE WALTZ
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 27, 2023

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 Photo
Cast & Creative Team Announced For World Premiere Of Dave Malloy's THREE HOUSES
by Joshua Wright - Dec 14, 2023

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 Photo
Cast Set for Dominique Morisseau's SUNSET BABY at Signature Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 30, 2023

Signature Theatre has revealed the cast of Dominique Morisseau's 'Sunset Baby,' directed by Steve H. Broadnax III.
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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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