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Awards and Nominations


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New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 1999 - Best Play

Margaret Edson, Wit


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Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1999 - John Gassner Playwriting Award

Margaret Edson, Wit


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The Pulitzer Prize - 1999 - The Pulitzer Prize for Drama

Margaret Edson, Wit

News


NEWSIES & More " Check Out This Week's Top Stage Mags
by Michael Major - Jan 10, 2025

Check out this week's top virtual show programs from BroadwayWorld's Stage Mag! This week includes productions from Corvallis School District Theaters, Interact Theatre Company, and Liberty Middle School Drama Club.
Founding Artistic Director of South Coast Repertory Martin Benson Dies at 87
by Stephi Wild - Dec 4, 2024

 South Coast Repertory has announced the passing of Founding Artistic Director Martin Benson on Saturday, Nov. 30 at the age of 87. Read the full obituary here.
Interact Theatre Company to Present Free Staged Readings of Pulitzer & Tony Award-Winning Plays
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 9, 2024

Interact Theatre Company will partner with the Los Angeles Public Library to present its fourth season of The Prize Winners — a series of free staged readings featuring Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award®-winning plays.
Anna Deavere Smith and Dr. Khalilah Brown-Dean To Headline Long Wharf Theatre's Artistic Congress
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 5, 2024

Long Wharf Theatre, in partnership with Yale Schwarzman Center, has announced that Anna Deavere Smith and Dr. Khalilah Brown-Dean will be the keynote speakers at the Artistic Congress, a three-day convening focused on fostering collaboration and conversations on the future of theater and its vital importance to expression, equity and democracy.
MCC Theater Announces Creative Team For World Premiere of Douglas Lyons' TABLE 17
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 8, 2024

MCC Theater (Bernie Telsey and Will Cantler, Co-Artistic Directors; Blake West, Executive Director) has announced the creative team for the World Premiere of Table 17 by Douglas Lyons (Chicken & Biscuits) and directed by Zhailon Levingston (Cats: The Jellicle Ball).
MCC Theater to Host ARTIVIST TOWN HALL Next Week
by Blair Ingenthron - May 20, 2024

MCC Theater has announced a special one-night-only public engagement event, Artivist Town Hall, which will take place at MCC Theater.
Review: W;T at TAFE: Theatre Arts For Everyone
by Sandra Harberger - Mar 2, 2024

“W;t” is heartbreaking, honest, and funny. The cast did an excellent job portraying the raw emotional and physical damage caused by cancer.
MCC Theater Reveals #MCCMISCASTME Social Media Campaign For MISCAST24 - Submit Now!
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 28, 2024

Get the latest on MCC Theater's innovative campaign #MCCMISCASTME ahead of the much-anticipated MISCAST24. Stay updated with BroadwayWorld's comprehensive coverage.
Join a Meet & Greet With Gavin Creel and More at WALK ON THROUGH Special Performance
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 3, 2024

MCC Theater will present a special performance of Walk on Through: Confessions of a Museum Novice on Saturday January 6 at 7:00PM.
Gavin Creel's WALK ON THROUGH: CONFESSIONS OF A MUSEUM NOVICE Adds Performances at MCC Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 13, 2023

MCC Theater is presenting the World Premiere of Walk on Through: Confessions of a Museum Novice, written and performed by Tony Award® winner Gavin Creel. Performances have been added. Learn how to purchase tickets!
MCC Theater Reveals Final Extension For WALK ON THROUGH: CONFESSIONS OF A MUSEUM NOVICE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 13, 2023

MCC Theater will present a final extension for the World Premiere of Walk on Through: Confessions of a Museum Novice due to popular demand.
Scott Bakula, Hannah Cruz, Ben Levi Ross Lead Premiere of Jason Robert Brown's THE CONNECTOR
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 5, 2023

Scott Bakula will star Off-Broadway in the world premiere musical The Connector, conceived and directed by Daisy Prince, featuring music and lyrics by Jason Robert Brown, and a book by Jonathan Marc Sherman.
Performances Added for World Premiere of WALK ON THROUGH: CONFESSIONS OF A MUSEUM NOVICE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 28, 2023

MCC Theater will present additional performances for the World Premiere of Walk on Through: Confessions of a Museum Novice due to popular demand. Learn how to purchase tickets!
Sasha Allen, Madeline Benson & More to Star in Gavin Creel's WALK ON THROUGH: CONFESSIONS OF A MUSEUM NOVICE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 6, 2023

MCC Theater has revealed the cast for the World Premiere of Walk on Through: Confessions of a Museum Novice, written and performed by Tony Award® winner Gavin Creel (Into the Woods). Learn how to purchase tickets!
New Musicals by Jason Robert Brown, Gavin Creel & More Set for MCC's 2023/24 Season
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 22, 2023

MCC Theater just announced their 2023-2024 season and we have all the details on their slate of world premiere musicals here!
John J. Caswell, Jr.'s WET BRAIN Extended at Playwrights Horizons
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 13, 2023

Playwrights Horizons and MCC Theater have revealed a one-week extension of the world premiere of John J. Caswell, Jr.’s Wet Brain, directed by Dustin Wills, to July 2. 
Quisqueya Celebration Honoring BEES & HONEY and VÁMONOS to be Held This Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 10, 2023

MCC Theater, in collaboration with The Sol Project, and INTAR Theatre will celebrate their productions this spring with a special street event on Saturday May 13, beginning at 1PM and running until 6PM in front of MCC Theater.
Sanaz Toossi's ENGLISH Wins 2023 Pulitzer Prize for Drama
by Nicole Rosky - May 8, 2023

The Pulitzer Prize Board has just announced that English, by Sanaz Toossi has won the 2023 Pulitzer Prize for Drama. Other finalists included: On Sugarland by Aleshea Harris and The Far Country by Lloyd Suh.
Video: Who Will Win the 2023 Pulitzer Prize for Drama? Watch Live at 3pm!
by Nicole Rosky - May 8, 2023

The Pulitzer Prize Board will present the 2023 award winners for Prizes in Journalism, Books, Drama and Music. Who will win this year? Tune in right here at 3pm to watch the announcement live!
MCC Releases Recording of Joy Woods' 'I Could Have Danced All Night'
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 28, 2023

MCC Theater (Bernie Telsey and Will Cantler, Co-Artistic Directors; Blake West, Executive Director) have released a professional recording for the song “I Could Have Danced All Night” from the musical My Fair Lady, with book and lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner and music by Frederick Loewe, is available to stream now on all music platforms.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Margaret Edson written?

Margaret Edson has written 1 shows including Wit (Playwright).

What awards has Margaret Edson been nominated for?

Best Play (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for Wit, John Gassner Playwriting Award (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Wit and The Pulitzer Prize for Drama (The Pulitzer Prize) for Wit.

What awards has Margaret Edson won?

Margaret Edson has won several prestigious awards, including the Best Play at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for Wit, the John Gassner Playwriting Award at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Wit, and The Pulitzer Prize for Drama for Wit.

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