Neil LaBute
Birth Place: Detroit, MI, USA
Latest News on Neil LaBute:
SISYPHEAN QUICK FIX Comes to Riverside Studios (Feb 3, 2025)
Photos: First-Look at Amanda Seyfried in Peacock's LONG BRIGHT RIVER (Jan 28, 2025)
Joanna Pickering's New Play CEASE AND DESIST to be presented at Theater 555 (Jan 27, 2025)
SISYPHEAN QUICK FIX Comes to Riverside Studios (Feb 3, 2025)
Photos: First-Look at Amanda Seyfried in Peacock's LONG BRIGHT RIVER (Jan 28, 2025)
Joanna Pickering's New Play CEASE AND DESIST to be presented at Theater 555 (Jan 27, 2025)
BIO
Neil LaBute received his Master of Fine Arts degree in dramatic writing from New York University and was the recipient of a literary fellowship to study at the Royal Court Theatre. Films include In the Company of Men (New York Critics Circle Award for Best First Feature, Filmmakers’ Trophy at the Sundance Film Festival), Your Friends and Neighbors, Nurse Betty, Possession, The Shape of Things — a film adaptation of his play by the same title — The Wicker Man, Lakeview Terrace and Death at a Funeral. Plays include bash: reasons to be pretty, latter-day plays, The Shape of Things, The Distance From Here, The Mercy Seat, Autobahn, This Is How It Goes, Some Girl(s), Wrecks, In a Dark Dark House, Helter Skelter, The Furies and The War on Terror. LaBute is the author of several fictional pieces that have been published in The New Yorker, The New York Times, Harper’s Bazaar and Playboy, among others. A collection of his short stories was published by Grove/Atlantic.
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Fred Weller, Leslie Bibb, Jenna Fischer, Josh Hamilton, Neil LaBute attending the Meet and Greet the Cast and Creative Team of MCC Theater''s ''Reason To Be Happy'' at the MTC Rehearsal Studios in New York City on 5/7/2013.
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05/07/2013
From: Photo Coverage: Meet the Cast of MCC Theater's REASONS TO BE HAPPY!
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Awards and Nominations
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The Lortels - 2013 - Playwrights’ Sidewalk Inductee
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Drama Desk Awards - 2009 - Outstanding Play
Neil LaBute, reasons to be pretty
Olivier Awards - 2009 - Best New Comedy
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Tony Awards - 2009 - Best Play
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Drama Desk Awards - 2001 - Outstanding Play
Neil LaBute, The Shape of Things
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by Alan Henry - 2022-05-05 11:15:37
Broadway Rewind: WEST SIDE STORY Rumbles Back to Broadway in 2009!
by Nicole Rosky - 2020-03-18 15:49:50
VIDEO: Matthew Broderick Stars in Jimmy Kimmel's Parody Musical of 'Sully'
by Stephi Wild - 2018-10-17 06:31:51
TV: Remembering Jan Maxwell- Watch an Intimate Conversation from 2011
by Nicole Rosky - 2018-02-12 11:51:43
VIDEO: Thomas Sadoski Reveals Secret Marriage to Amanda Seyfried on JAMES CORDEN
by Caryn Robbins - 2017-03-17 08:35:31
VIDEO: Judith Light Talks Doing One-Woman Show ALL THE WAYS TO SAY I LOVE YOU: 'It's Really Lonely!'
by Caryn Robbins - 2016-09-30 09:58:43
VIDEO: Judith Light Talks New Play: 'There's Definitely Stage Fright, But There's Also Excitement'
by Caryn Robbins - 2016-08-25 09:35:41
TV: What's Neil LaBute's Latest Play All About? Judith Light & Company of ALL THE WAYS TO SAY I LOVE YOU Explain!
by Nicole Rosky - 2016-08-13 12:00:48
STAGE TUBE: Brian Dennehy, Laura Linney & More Mark 99 Years of The Drama Book Shop
by Stage Tube - 2015-11-30 19:00:38
VIDEO: Piper Perabo Discusses LOST GIRLS and Activism For Syrian Refugees
by Michael Dale - 2015-11-16 18:47:10
TV Exclusive: Go Inside the First Day of Rehearsal for MCC's LOST GIRLS
by Nicole Rosky - 2015-09-26 09:00:51
VIDEO: New Trailer, Poster for Neil LaBute's DIRTY WEEKEND, Starring SYLVIA's Matthew Broderick
by BWW
News Desk - 2015-09-05 00:30:00
STAGE TUBE: Fran Drescher and More Celebrate CINDERELLA's Opening at the Ahmanson
by Stage Tube - 2015-03-26 18:26:19
VIDEO: Kristen Bell, Fred Armisen, and More Spoof BIRDMAN at Independent Spirit Awards
by Sally Henry Fuller - 2015-02-22 18:19:03
News
SISYPHEAN QUICK FIX Comes to Riverside Studios
by Stephi Wild - Feb 3, 2025
Based on lived experience, writer and performer Bettina Paris explores how the complexities of alcohol addiction can affect families and family relationships. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 3, 2025
Based on lived experience, writer and performer Bettina Paris explores how the complexities of alcohol addiction can affect families and family relationships. Learn more here!
Photos: First-Look at Amanda Seyfried in Peacock's LONG BRIGHT RIVER
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 28, 2025
Peacock has released new first-look photos of Amanda Seyfried in the thriller series Long Bright River. The show is set to stream Thursday, March 24. Take a look at the images here!
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 28, 2025
Peacock has released new first-look photos of Amanda Seyfried in the thriller series Long Bright River. The show is set to stream Thursday, March 24. Take a look at the images here!
Joanna Pickering's New Play CEASE AND DESIST to be presented at Theater 555
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 27, 2025
Playwright Joanna Pickering is set to unveil her psychological thriller, Cease and Desist, with its first performances in New York City in March. Learn more about the play.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 27, 2025
Playwright Joanna Pickering is set to unveil her psychological thriller, Cease and Desist, with its first performances in New York City in March. Learn more about the play.
Joanna Pickering's New Work CEASE AND DESIST Will Be Performed at Theater 555
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 24, 2025
Playwright Joanna Pickering is set to unveil her psychological thriller, Cease and Desist, with its first performances in New York City this February and March. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 24, 2025
Playwright Joanna Pickering is set to unveil her psychological thriller, Cease and Desist, with its first performances in New York City this February and March. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Video: Amanda Seyfried Learns Family Secret in FINDING YOUR ROOTS Clip
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 7, 2025
In the Season 11 premiere of PBS's acclaimed series Finding Your Roots, host Henry Louis Gates Jr. guides Amanda Seyfried on an emotional journey into her ancestry. Watch a clip now.
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 7, 2025
In the Season 11 premiere of PBS's acclaimed series Finding Your Roots, host Henry Louis Gates Jr. guides Amanda Seyfried on an emotional journey into her ancestry. Watch a clip now.
Amanda Seyfried Discusses Viral 'Popular' Video and WICKED Auditions: 'It Was a Very Long Process'
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 16, 2024
Amanda Seyfried has addressed the Glinda-shaped elephant in the room. In a new interview, the Les Miserables star explained that the recently surfaced video of her singing Wicked's Popular was, in fact, not her actual audition for the movie.
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 16, 2024
Amanda Seyfried has addressed the Glinda-shaped elephant in the room. In a new interview, the Les Miserables star explained that the recently surfaced video of her singing Wicked's Popular was, in fact, not her actual audition for the movie.
Amanda Seyfried to Star in New Musical Movie ANN LEE About Religious Leader
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 12, 2024
Amanda Seyfried has wrapped filming on Ann Lee, a musical based on the story of Mother Ann Lee, the founding leader of the Shaker Movement. She will appear in the film alongside Thomasin McKenzie, Lewis Pullman, and more.
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 12, 2024
Amanda Seyfried has wrapped filming on Ann Lee, a musical based on the story of Mother Ann Lee, the founding leader of the Shaker Movement. She will appear in the film alongside Thomasin McKenzie, Lewis Pullman, and more.
WHAT WE'RE UP AGAINST is Now Playing at Gracemoon Arts Company
by Stephi Wild - Nov 27, 2024
What We're Up Against by Theresa Rebeck is now playing at Gracemoon Arts in Bushwick. Learn more about the production and find out how to get tickets here!
by Stephi Wild - Nov 27, 2024
What We're Up Against by Theresa Rebeck is now playing at Gracemoon Arts in Bushwick. Learn more about the production and find out how to get tickets here!
David Schwimmer and James Oh Join Lookingglass Theatre Company Board
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 25, 2024
After pausing its operations last year to reorganize and create a new business model, Chicago’s Tony-Award winning Lookingglass Theatre Company is welcoming two new Board members as it prepares to reopen January 30, 2025. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 25, 2024
After pausing its operations last year to reorganize and create a new business model, Chicago’s Tony-Award winning Lookingglass Theatre Company is welcoming two new Board members as it prepares to reopen January 30, 2025. Learn more!
Eva Noblezada, James Lapine and More Join York Theatre Company Gala Honoring Bernadette Peters And Ted Snowdon
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 8, 2024
The York Theatre Company announced additional performers for its gala honoring Bernadette Peters and Ted Snowdon on November 11 at The Edison Ballroom, promising a memorable evening of celebration.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 8, 2024
The York Theatre Company announced additional performers for its gala honoring Bernadette Peters and Ted Snowdon on November 11 at The Edison Ballroom, promising a memorable evening of celebration.
Review: HAIRSPRAY Revivals in São Paulo with a Beautiful Message of Acceptance
by Claudio Erlichman - Oct 15, 2024
A girl achieves her dream of performing on a TV dance show in 1960s Baltimore — and works to integrate the show — in this musical version of the John Waters film. Outside of traditional beauty standards, she faces many prejudices, become an instant celebrity, and fight against racial segregation promoting inclusion of everyone in the city.
by Claudio Erlichman - Oct 15, 2024
A girl achieves her dream of performing on a TV dance show in 1960s Baltimore — and works to integrate the show — in this musical version of the John Waters film. Outside of traditional beauty standards, she faces many prejudices, become an instant celebrity, and fight against racial segregation promoting inclusion of everyone in the city.
THE GIFT & More Set for Park Theatre Spring 2025 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 8, 2024
Park Theatre revealed its first six openings for spring 2025, featuring dark comedy, drama, and interactive shows. The season will feature comedy THE GIFT, exploring past transgressions and much more. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 8, 2024
Park Theatre revealed its first six openings for spring 2025, featuring dark comedy, drama, and interactive shows. The season will feature comedy THE GIFT, exploring past transgressions and much more. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.
Neil LaBute's HOW TO FIGHT LONELINESS Will Make UK Premiere in 2025
by Stephi Wild - Oct 8, 2024
The UK première of Neil LaBute’s How to Fight Loneliness, directed by Lisa Spirling, will open at Park Theatre in 2025.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 8, 2024
The UK première of Neil LaBute’s How to Fight Loneliness, directed by Lisa Spirling, will open at Park Theatre in 2025.
TH IR DS Comes to the Zephyr in Hollywood This Week
by Stephi Wild - Sep 4, 2024
In an alternate timeline of American history in which the Civil War was never fought, America stands divided into three separate countries: The Union, The Confederate, and The Pacific States of America.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 4, 2024
In an alternate timeline of American history in which the Civil War was never fought, America stands divided into three separate countries: The Union, The Confederate, and The Pacific States of America.
Neil LaBute's AUTOBAHN Comes to the Bridewell Theatre This Month
by Stephi Wild - Sep 3, 2024
Sedos will present Neil LaBute’s Autobahn at the Bridewell Theatre from 17-21 September 2024.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 3, 2024
Sedos will present Neil LaBute’s Autobahn at the Bridewell Theatre from 17-21 September 2024.
Renaissance Theaterworks Announces Casting for THE MOORS, THE NETHER, and BUYER & CELLAR
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 20, 2024
Renaissance Theaterworks has announced casting of their 2024-2025 season offerings: The Moors by Jen Silverman, The Nether by Jennifer Haley and Buyer & Cellar by Jonathan Tolins.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 20, 2024
Renaissance Theaterworks has announced casting of their 2024-2025 season offerings: The Moors by Jen Silverman, The Nether by Jennifer Haley and Buyer & Cellar by Jonathan Tolins.
Review: IF I NEEDED SOMEONE at City Garage
by Evan Henerson - Aug 20, 2024
The world premiere of the LaBute-ian tango, IF I NEEDED SOMEONE, is being staged at Santa Monica’s City Garage where director Frédérique Michel and actors Devin Davis-Lorton and Adam Langsam serve it up with (sorry, Jules) considerable sweetness.
by Evan Henerson - Aug 20, 2024
The world premiere of the LaBute-ian tango, IF I NEEDED SOMEONE, is being staged at Santa Monica’s City Garage where director Frédérique Michel and actors Devin Davis-Lorton and Adam Langsam serve it up with (sorry, Jules) considerable sweetness.
Bernadette Peters And Ted Snowdon to be Honored at York Theatre Company Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 7, 2024
The York Theatre Company will honor Bernadette Peters and Ted Snowdon at their Gala Evening. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 7, 2024
The York Theatre Company will honor Bernadette Peters and Ted Snowdon at their Gala Evening. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Review: 10TH ANNUAL LABUTE NEW THEATER FESTIVAL at St. Louis Actors' Studio
by James Lindhorst - Jul 15, 2024
The 10th Annual LaBute New Theatre Festival runs through July 28th at The Gaslight Theater. Jayne Hannah’s “Love in the Time of Nothing” is and inspirational love story that will tug at your heartstrings. It is magnificent in its storytelling convention and is the play of the festival that cannot be missed.
by James Lindhorst - Jul 15, 2024
The 10th Annual LaBute New Theatre Festival runs through July 28th at The Gaslight Theater. Jayne Hannah’s “Love in the Time of Nothing” is and inspirational love story that will tug at your heartstrings. It is magnificent in its storytelling convention and is the play of the festival that cannot be missed.
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).
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).
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Neil LaBute written?
Neil LaBute has written 17 shows including The Shape of Things (Playwright), The Mercy Seat (Playwright), The Distance From Here (Playwright), Escape: 6 Ways to Get Away (1) (Playwright), Fat Pig (Playwright), Escape: 6 Ways to Get Away (2) (Playwright), This Is How It Goes (Playwright), Some Girl(s) (Playwright), Wrecks (Playwright), In a Dark Dark House (Playwright), reasons to be pretty (Playwright), The Break of Noon (Playwright), Standing On Ceremony: The Gay Marriage Plays (Playwright), Reasons to be Happy (Playwright), The Way We Get By (Playwright), Reasons to be Pretty Happy (Playwright), All the Ways to Say I Love You (Writer).
What awards has Neil LaBute been nominated for?
Playwrights’ Sidewalk Inductee (The Lortels), Outstanding Play (Drama Desk Awards) for reasons to be pretty, Best New Comedy (Olivier Awards) for Fat Pig, Best Play (Tony Awards) for Reasons to Be Pretty and Outstanding Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The Shape of Things.
What awards has Neil LaBute won?
Neil LaBute has been recognized with several prestigious awards, including being an Inductee on the Playwrights’ Sidewalk (The Lortels) and receiving the Outstanding Play award at the Drama Desk Awards for The Shape of Things.
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