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BIO

Medoff was an American playwright, screenwriter, film and theatre director, actor, and professor. His play Children of a Lesser God received both the Tony Award and the Olivier Award. He was nominated for an Academy Award and a Writers Guild of America Best Adapted Screenplay Award for the film script of Children of a Lesser God and for a Cable ACE Award for his HBO Premiere movie, Apology. He also received an Obie Award for his play When You Comin' Back, Red Ryder? Medoff's feature film Refuge was released in 2010.

When You Comin' Back, Red Ryder? was adapted into a film with a screenplay by Medoff in 1979

Awards and Nominations


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Olivier Awards - 1981 - Play of the Year

Mark MedoffChildren Of A Lesser God


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Drama Desk Awards - 1980 - Outstanding Play

Mark Medoff, Children of a Lesser God


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Tony Awards - 1980 - Best Play

Mark Medoff, Children of a Lesser God


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Drama Desk Awards - 1974 - Outstanding New Playwright

Mark Medoff, When You Comin' Back Red Ryder?


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Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1974 - John Gassner Playwrighting Award

Mark Medoff, When you Comin' Back, Red Ryder?

News


OTHELLO Starring Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal Finds Full Cast
by Stephi Wild - Nov 12, 2024

The complete cast has been announced for Shakespeare's Othello, starring Tony Award winner and two-time Academy Award winner Denzel Washington and Tony Award nominee and Academy Award nominee Jake Gyllenhaal.
Frank Ingrasciotta's BLOOD TYPE: RAGU Will Be Published by Next Stage Press
by Stephi Wild - Jul 2, 2024

Actor/Playwright Frank Ingrasciotta’s Off-Broadway solo play Blood Type: RAGU will be joining the NEXT STAGE PRESS catalogue for publishing and licensing.
Singer-Songwriter JD Hinton Releases New Single 'Too Damn Good' From Upcoming EP
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 1, 2024

Renowned singer-songwriter JD Hinton has released the first single off of his upcoming EP release this spring.
JD Hinton Unleashes The Spirit Of Rebellion In New Single 'Too Damn Good'
by Michael Major - Feb 28, 2024

At the time, Hinton found inspiration in unlikely places, including a Starbucks in Austin where he wrote lyric ideas over a tall dark coffee. The track, recorded at Los Angeles' Eagle Rock studio, aims to capture the feeling of spinning out of control, blending grooves with chaotic production to mirror the song's essence.
Justin Lucero Named Artistic Director Of Theater Latte Da
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 24, 2023

Theater Latté Da (TLD) announced today that it has chosen Justin Lucero as its next Artistic Director. Lucero will join TLD in mid-October, co-leading the organization with Managing Director Elisa Spencer-Kaplan.
HB Playwrights Theatre Performs a Scene From NEW YEAR'S DAY (SAE HAE) by Youlim Nam
by Stephi Wild - Aug 17, 2023

New Year's Day (Sae Hae), a full-length play written by Youlim Nam, is set to showcase a reprisal of one of its scenes at the HB Playwrights Theatre as part of The Independent Study Project Lab on August 20th, 2023 at 3 pm.
On The Verge Theatre Announces Cast For FAR EAST, Playing August 4 â€" May 28
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 15, 2023

On the Verge Theatre has announced the cast for Far East, playing August 4 – May 28, 2023 at the Alta Arts.
On The Verge Theatre Sets Casting For CATHOLIC SCHOOL GIRLS
by Stephi Wild - Apr 19, 2023

On the Verge Theatre has announced the cast for Catholic School Girls, playing May 4 – May 28, 2023 at Bering Memorial Church, 1440 Harold Street, Houston, TX 77006.
WQXR Announces 2023 Roster Of Artist Propulsion Lab Participants
by Stephi Wild - Jan 18, 2023

WQXR has announced its 2023 roster of Artist Propulsion Lab (APL) participants. The APL is the station's innovative program designed to support classical music artists in the creation of original work and in connecting with new audiences. 
Full Cast And Creative Team Announced For CLYDE'S at George Street Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Jan 9, 2023

George Street Playhouse has announced the full cast and creative team as rehearsals kick-off for Clyde's the lightning- charged comedy by two-time Pulitzer Prize winning playwright Lynn Nottage. 
On The Verge Theatre Announces Cast of RUNAWAYS
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 26, 2022

On the Verge Theatre has announced the cast for Runaways, playing August 5 – August 21, 2022.
Daniel Egger and Tom Laverack's IN THE SHADE Will Get a Concert Presentation at Green Room 42
by Stephi Wild - Feb 2, 2022

The new play with songs, In The Shade, written by Daniel Egger (book and lyrics) and Tom Laverack (music and additional lyrics) with music direction by Mark Ambrosino,  will get a concert presentation at NYC's Green Room 42 on Friday, February 25 at 7 PM.
Michelle Mary Schaefer To Lead Hope Rep's CHILDREN OF A LESSER GOD
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 27, 2021

Hope Summer Repertory Theatre has announced cast and creative for the final show of their critically acclaimed 49th season CHILDREN OF A LESSER GOD by Mark Medoff. 
¡Feliz Cumpleaños, Neil Patrick Harris!
by Nuria Pedret - Jun 15, 2021

En el aniversario del actor y cantante estadounidense, le rendimos homenaje con un repaso de su biografía y de sus actuaciones más destacadas
THE MAJESTIC KID Rides Into Las Cruces In November
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 1, 2020

No Strings Theatre Company presents 'The Majestic Kid' by Mark Medoff,  directed by Ceil Herman, streaming from November 6 – 29.
No Strings Theatre Company Presents THE MAJESTIC KID
by Stephi Wild - Oct 17, 2020

No Strings Theatre Company presents 'The Majestic Kid' by Mark Medoff,  directed by Ceil Herman, streaming from November 6 – 29.
No Strings Theatre Company Presents ART AND DRAMA: A Tribute to Mark Medoff
by Stephi Wild - Oct 16, 2020

No Strings Theatre Company, the resident company at the Black Box Theatre, will present 'Art and Drama: A Tribute to Mark Medoff.' Performances take place October 12-November 30, 2020.
BWW Interview: A Special Two Part Theatre Life with Howard Shalwitz. Part One: The Early Years
by Elliot Lanes - Mar 10, 2020

Today's subject was kind enough to give me an hour of his time in the balcony of the place he lived his theatre life for almost 40 years.  I'm sure there isn't a person here in DC who would argue that Howard Shalwitz was one of the most influential minds in the DC theatre community as the Artistic Director of Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company. Under Shalwitz, Woolly Mammoth produced some of the most thought provoking, wild, and sometimes shocking pieces of theatre this area has ever seen. Shalwitz stepped down in 2018 and the company is now run by Maria Manuela Goyanes. Mr. Shalwitz remains as Artistic Director Emeritus.
WITH LOVE, MARILYN Comes To New York City
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 7, 2020

Come ring in the new year with a?oeWith Love, Marilyna?? on Sunday, January 12th at 7:30 pm at the Hidden Cabaret (707 8th Avenue)
Photo Flashback: BroadwayWorld Remembers Those We've Lost in 2019
by Walter McBride - Jan 2, 2020

2019 has come and gone, and we are reflecting on those we have lost in the Broadway and theatre communities throughout the year.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Mark Medoff written?

Mark Medoff has written 3 shows including Children of a Lesser God (Playwright), The Majestic Kid (Bookwriter), Prymate (Playwright).

What awards has Mark Medoff been nominated for?

Play of the Year (Olivier Awards) for Children Of A Lesser God, Outstanding Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Children of a Lesser God, Best Play (Tony Awards) for Children of a Lesser God, Outstanding New Playwright (Drama Desk Awards) for When You Comin' Back Red Ryder? and John Gassner Playwrighting Award (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for When you Comin' Back, Red Ryder? .

What awards has Mark Medoff won?

Mark Medoff has won several prestigious awards throughout his career: - Play of the Year (Olivier Awards) for Children Of A Lesser God - Outstanding Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Children of a Lesser God - Best Play (Tony Awards) for Children of a Lesser God - Outstanding New Playwright (Drama Desk Awards) for When You Comin' Back Red Ryder? - John Gassner Playwrighting Award (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for When You Comin' Back, Red Ryder?

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