Murray Schisgal
Latest News on Murray Schisgal:
An In-Depth History of the Orpheum Theatre (Feb 9, 2025)
The Filigree Theatre to Present SUDDENLY, LAST SUMMER in October (Sep 23, 2024)
Ronald Rand Will Lead LET IT BE ART! at Greece's Lithographeion Theatre in Patras (Mar 20, 2024)
An In-Depth History of the Orpheum Theatre (Feb 9, 2025)
The Filigree Theatre to Present SUDDENLY, LAST SUMMER in October (Sep 23, 2024)
Ronald Rand Will Lead LET IT BE ART! at Greece's Lithographeion Theatre in Patras (Mar 20, 2024)
Awards and Nominations
Drama Desk Awards - 1975 - Outstanding New American Play
Murray Schisgal, All Over Town
New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 1965 - Best Play
Murray SchisgalLuv
Tony Awards - 1965 - Best Play
Murray Schisgal, Luv
Tony Awards - 1965 - Best Play
Murray Schisgal, Luv
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1963 - Best Playwright
Murray Schisgal , The Typists/The Tiger
winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1963 - Best New Playwright
Murray Schisgal, The Typists/ The Tiger
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News
An In-Depth History of the Orpheum Theatre
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Feb 9, 2025
Some of the shows that the Orpheum has been best known for are Stomp, which ran there for an astounding 29 years, from 1994 to 2023, and the original production of Little Shop of Horrors which spent over five years at the theater from 1982 to 1987.
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Feb 9, 2025
Some of the shows that the Orpheum has been best known for are Stomp, which ran there for an astounding 29 years, from 1994 to 2023, and the original production of Little Shop of Horrors which spent over five years at the theater from 1982 to 1987.
The Filigree Theatre to Present SUDDENLY, LAST SUMMER in October
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 23, 2024
The Filigree Theatre will present their Sixth Season, 'Masks & Mirrors,' starting with Tennessee Williams' 'Suddenly Last Summer,' running at Factory on Fifth in Austin, Texas. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 23, 2024
The Filigree Theatre will present their Sixth Season, 'Masks & Mirrors,' starting with Tennessee Williams' 'Suddenly Last Summer,' running at Factory on Fifth in Austin, Texas. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Ronald Rand Will Lead LET IT BE ART! at Greece's Lithographeion Theatre in Patras
by Stephi Wild - Mar 20, 2024
Goodwill Cultural Ambassador Ronald Rand, during his 24th year touring around the world to 26 countries will perform in his celebrated solo play, LET IT BE ART! as Harold Clurman, 'the Elder Statesman of the American Theatre,' on March 31st at the renowned Lithographeion Theatre in Patras, Greece.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 20, 2024
Goodwill Cultural Ambassador Ronald Rand, during his 24th year touring around the world to 26 countries will perform in his celebrated solo play, LET IT BE ART! as Harold Clurman, 'the Elder Statesman of the American Theatre,' on March 31st at the renowned Lithographeion Theatre in Patras, Greece.
LaMaMa to Present the World Premiere of THE MULBERRY TREE in February
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 18, 2024
Directed by Alexandra Aron, The Mulberry Tree will have its world premiere at La MaMa ETC. Learn how to purchase tickets!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 18, 2024
Directed by Alexandra Aron, The Mulberry Tree will have its world premiere at La MaMa ETC. Learn how to purchase tickets!
THE PORTABLE DOROTHY PARKER Comes to Adelaide in February
by Stephi Wild - Jan 17, 2024
Grove Productions, Fringe Management LLC and Adelaide’s Joanne Hartstone will present the Australian premiere season of the acclaimed US production, The Portable Dorothy Parker, from 13 February to 17 March at The Arch, Holden Street Theatres, Hindmarsh.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 17, 2024
Grove Productions, Fringe Management LLC and Adelaide’s Joanne Hartstone will present the Australian premiere season of the acclaimed US production, The Portable Dorothy Parker, from 13 February to 17 March at The Arch, Holden Street Theatres, Hindmarsh.
The Filigree Theatre's Second Show Of The Season PHOTOGRAPH 51 To Play Factory On 5th
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 10, 2024
The second show in The Filigree Theatre's special Fifth Anniversary Season, “Photograph 51,” written by Anna Ziegler, will start Thursday, Jan. 25 and continue through Sunday, Jan. 28 starting at 8 p.m. each night, with a 3 p.m. Sunday matinee, at the Factory on 5th (3409 E. 5th St., Austin, TX 78702).
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 10, 2024
The second show in The Filigree Theatre's special Fifth Anniversary Season, “Photograph 51,” written by Anna Ziegler, will start Thursday, Jan. 25 and continue through Sunday, Jan. 28 starting at 8 p.m. each night, with a 3 p.m. Sunday matinee, at the Factory on 5th (3409 E. 5th St., Austin, TX 78702).
The Filigree Theatre Unveils the Cast For PHOTOGRAPH 51
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 6, 2023
The Filigree Theatre has revealed the full cast list for 'Photograph 51' happening Jan. 25-28 & Feb. 1-4. Get all the details here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 6, 2023
The Filigree Theatre has revealed the full cast list for 'Photograph 51' happening Jan. 25-28 & Feb. 1-4. Get all the details here!
Leslie Epstein's KING OF THE JEWS Starring Richard Topol Begins Performances TONIGHT at HERE Arts Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 24, 2023
Don't miss the Off Broadway debut of LESLIE EPSTEIN'S - KING OF THE JEWS at HERE Arts Center. The controversial adaptation of Epstein's novel is set in Poland, 1939, and follows a group of Jews forced to govern their own lives during the German occupation.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 24, 2023
Don't miss the Off Broadway debut of LESLIE EPSTEIN'S - KING OF THE JEWS at HERE Arts Center. The controversial adaptation of Epstein's novel is set in Poland, 1939, and follows a group of Jews forced to govern their own lives during the German occupation.
Richard Topol & More to Star in KING OF THE JEWS Off-Broadway Premiere
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 28, 2023
Discover the Off-Broadway debut of 'KING OF THE JEWS,' a compelling stage adaptation of Leslie Epstein's controversial novel. Immerse yourself in this thought-provoking production that confronts themes of identity, religion, and power. Don't miss your chance to experience this powerful theatrical event.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 28, 2023
Discover the Off-Broadway debut of 'KING OF THE JEWS,' a compelling stage adaptation of Leslie Epstein's controversial novel. Immerse yourself in this thought-provoking production that confronts themes of identity, religion, and power. Don't miss your chance to experience this powerful theatrical event.
Filigree Theatre Unveils Fifth Anniversary Season at Factory on 5th, Starting with ANTIGONE in October
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 20, 2023
Austin-based independent theatre company, The Filigree Theatre, are back with their Fifth Anniversary Season entitled 'The Woman in the Story,' beginning with their Fall production of 'Antigone,' written by Sophocles and adapted by David Rush.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 20, 2023
Austin-based independent theatre company, The Filigree Theatre, are back with their Fifth Anniversary Season entitled 'The Woman in the Story,' beginning with their Fall production of 'Antigone,' written by Sophocles and adapted by David Rush.
THE PORTABLE DOROTHY PARKER Come to Edinburgh Fringe
by Stephi Wild - Jun 23, 2023
The year is 1943; the place, a New York City hotel apartment. Dorothy Parker—writer, poet, screenwriter, critic, wit—is not happy. Viking Press is about to publish a collection of Dorothy's poems and short stories, and an editor is about to show up at her door.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 23, 2023
The year is 1943; the place, a New York City hotel apartment. Dorothy Parker—writer, poet, screenwriter, critic, wit—is not happy. Viking Press is about to publish a collection of Dorothy's poems and short stories, and an editor is about to show up at her door.
Have Any Broadway Plays Ever Closed Before They Opened?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Mar 18, 2023
This month, the reader question was: Have any Broadway plays ever closed before they opened?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Mar 18, 2023
This month, the reader question was: Have any Broadway plays ever closed before they opened?
Austin Based Filigree Theatre Announces Next Production In 2022-2023 Season, FIRE IN DREAMLAND
by Stephi Wild - Jan 12, 2023
Austin-based independent theatre company, The Filigree Theatre, announces the dates for the next production in their “By The Sea” season titled “Fire in Dreamland.” Opening weekend will run from Thursday, Feb. 2 to Sunday, Feb. 5, starting at 8 p.m. each night at the Factory on 5th (3409 E 5th St., Austin, TX 78702). The show will then run the following Thursday - Sunday evenings at 8 p.m., closing on Sunday, Feb. 12.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 12, 2023
Austin-based independent theatre company, The Filigree Theatre, announces the dates for the next production in their “By The Sea” season titled “Fire in Dreamland.” Opening weekend will run from Thursday, Feb. 2 to Sunday, Feb. 5, starting at 8 p.m. each night at the Factory on 5th (3409 E 5th St., Austin, TX 78702). The show will then run the following Thursday - Sunday evenings at 8 p.m., closing on Sunday, Feb. 12.
L'AMOUR `A PASSY Comes to A.R.T. Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Oct 4, 2022
France's support of the nascent United States in 1778 is one of the great diplomatic triumphs of history, credited to the ambassadorial team of Benjamin Franklin, John Adams and Thomas Jefferson. An exciting backstory to this miracle of statecraft is the platonic affair between Franklin and the flamboyant, beautiful Madame Brillon (Anne-Louise Hardancourt Brillon de Jouy).
by Stephi Wild - Oct 4, 2022
France's support of the nascent United States in 1778 is one of the great diplomatic triumphs of history, credited to the ambassadorial team of Benjamin Franklin, John Adams and Thomas Jefferson. An exciting backstory to this miracle of statecraft is the platonic affair between Franklin and the flamboyant, beautiful Madame Brillon (Anne-Louise Hardancourt Brillon de Jouy).
BWW Review: What's Gonna Happen is a Hilarious Time: TOOTSIE at the Hippodrome
by Jack L. B. Gohn - Dec 1, 2021
In the oft-repeated words of the character Sandy, sung in a hilarious patter-fest at strategic points in the musical of Tootsie, playing this week only at the Hippodrome, 'I know what's going to happen.' What's going to happen is that you will attend the show and have an uproarious good time.
by Jack L. B. Gohn - Dec 1, 2021
In the oft-repeated words of the character Sandy, sung in a hilarious patter-fest at strategic points in the musical of Tootsie, playing this week only at the Hippodrome, 'I know what's going to happen.' What's going to happen is that you will attend the show and have an uproarious good time.
Ronald Rand Stars in LET IT BE ART! At Greece's International Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 15, 2021
Goodwill Cultural Ambassador Ronald Rand, during his 20th year touring around the world to 25 countries will perform at the Theatre of Changes' 17th International Festival of Making Theater in his celebrated solo play, LET IT BE ART! as Harold Clurman, 'the Elder Statesman of the American Theatre,' on August 2nd at Theatre of Change, 19a Tritus Septemuriou Street in Athens, Greece.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 15, 2021
Goodwill Cultural Ambassador Ronald Rand, during his 20th year touring around the world to 25 countries will perform at the Theatre of Changes' 17th International Festival of Making Theater in his celebrated solo play, LET IT BE ART! as Harold Clurman, 'the Elder Statesman of the American Theatre,' on August 2nd at Theatre of Change, 19a Tritus Septemuriou Street in Athens, Greece.
Registration Now Open For National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene's SOUL TO SOUL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 5, 2021
The National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene (NYTF) production of Soul to Soul, the electrifying and emotionally captivating theatrical concert that explores the parallels between African American and Jewish music, will be presented virtually this Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 5, 2021
The National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene (NYTF) production of Soul to Soul, the electrifying and emotionally captivating theatrical concert that explores the parallels between African American and Jewish music, will be presented virtually this Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
Broadway Books: 10 Books on Playwriting to Read While Staying Inside!
by Stephi Wild - Jul 12, 2020
We've rounded up 10 of our favorite books on playwriting! Looking to learn about playwriting, this is the place to start!
by Stephi Wild - Jul 12, 2020
We've rounded up 10 of our favorite books on playwriting! Looking to learn about playwriting, this is the place to start!
Food For Thought Productions Brings Live Theater Back to NYC
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 22, 2020
Food For Thought Productions, the award-winning theatre company, which began life in September 2000, may be the answer to the questiona?"How do you provide live theatre during a time when we are told to isolate and keep a distance?
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 22, 2020
Food For Thought Productions, the award-winning theatre company, which began life in September 2000, may be the answer to the questiona?"How do you provide live theatre during a time when we are told to isolate and keep a distance?
Bergen County Players Presents THE TYPISTS
by Stephi Wild - Jun 1, 2019
Bergen County Players, one of America's longest-running little theater companies, will conclude its successful 86th season with a limited engagement of Murray Schisgal's one-act comedy drama The Typists. Under the direction of Jerry Pettinati, The Typists will run June 8th and June 9th at the Little Firehouse Theatre in Oradell. Show times will be Saturday at 8pm and Sunday at 2pm. Tickets can be purchased online at www.bcplayers.org, by calling 201-261-4200 or by visiting the box office at 298 Kinderkamack Road in Oradell during regular box office hours.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 1, 2019
Bergen County Players, one of America's longest-running little theater companies, will conclude its successful 86th season with a limited engagement of Murray Schisgal's one-act comedy drama The Typists. Under the direction of Jerry Pettinati, The Typists will run June 8th and June 9th at the Little Firehouse Theatre in Oradell. Show times will be Saturday at 8pm and Sunday at 2pm. Tickets can be purchased online at www.bcplayers.org, by calling 201-261-4200 or by visiting the box office at 298 Kinderkamack Road in Oradell during regular box office hours.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Murray Schisgal written?
Murray Schisgal has written 5 shows including A Way of Life (Playwright), Luv (Playwright), Jimmy Shine (Playwright), An American Millionaire (Playwright), All Over Town (Playwright).
What awards has Murray Schisgal been nominated for?
Outstanding New American Play (Drama Desk Awards) for All Over Town, Best Play (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for Luv , Best Play (Tony Awards) for Luv, Best Play (Tony Awards) for Luv, Best Playwright (Drama Desk Awards) for The Typists/The Tiger and Best New Playwright (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Typists/ The Tiger.
What awards has Murray Schisgal won?
Murray Schisgal has won the Best Playwright award from the Drama Desk Awards for The Typists/The Tiger and the Best New Playwright award from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for The Typists/The Tiger.
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