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Tiny Beautiful Things Tiny Beautiful Things
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The Public Theater Encore Engagement, 2017
Sugar
Tiny Beautiful Things Tiny Beautiful Things
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World Premiere at The Public Theater, 2016
Sugar
The 24 Hour Plays 2006
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Special Benefit Production, 2006
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TINY BEAUTIFUL THINGS Comes to Crescent City Stage Photo
TINY BEAUTIFUL THINGS Comes to Crescent City Stage
by Stephi Wild - Apr 14, 2025

Tiny Beautiful Things is coming to Crescent City Stage for the 2025-26 season. The production is based on the book by Cheryl Strayed, adapted for the stage by Nia Vardalos, and co-conceived by Marshall Heyman, Thomas Kail and Nia Vardalos.
TINY BEAUTIFUL THINGS Begins At Terrific New Theatre In April Photo
TINY BEAUTIFUL THINGS Begins At Terrific New Theatre In April
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 28, 2025

Terrific New Theatre will continue its 2024/25 abbreviated season (“2024-25 Mini-Season: The Return of TNT”) with “Tiny Beautiful Things” based on the bestselling book by Cheryl Strayed and adapted for the stage by Academy Award and Golden Globe nominee Nia Vardalos of the “My Big Fat Greek Wedding” film series. 
MS. HOLMES AND MS. WATSON And More Set for Crescent City Stage 2025 Season Photo
MS. HOLMES AND MS. WATSON And More Set for Crescent City Stage 2025 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 26, 2025

Crescent City Stage has announced its 2025 Season Programming opening with the regional premiere of Tiny Beautiful Things, followed by Ms. Holmes and Ms. Watson - Apt. 2B and finishing the year with the return of the audience and critic holiday favorite A Christmas Carol.
Ken-Matt Martin Appointed As Producing Director At Baltimore Center Stage And Arkansa Photo
Ken-Matt Martin Appointed As Producing Director At Baltimore Center Stage And Arkansas Repertory Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 20, 2025

Preeminent theater director, cultural worker, and collaborator Ken-Matt Martin has been appointed as Producing Director at both Baltimore Center Stage and Arkansas Repertory Theatre.
David Saint Will Retire as Artistic Director of George Street Playhouse Photo
David Saint Will Retire as Artistic Director of George Street Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Feb 19, 2025

George Street Playhouse has announced that Artistic Director David Saint will retire as Artistic Director at the conclusion of the 2024/2025 season.  George Street Playhouse will honor Saint at the 2025 Gala.
Previews: DIETRICH at Revolution Stage Company Photo
Previews: DIETRICH at Revolution Stage Company
by Kay Kudukis - Feb 18, 2025

DIETRICH, written by Willard Manus, starring Cindy Marinangel, Chicago Second City Conservatory graduate, directed by Glenda Morgan Brown and produced by Sea Angel Productions., LLC is based on a true story. Set in May 1960, the play takes place when the actress returned to the Berlin stage for the first time since fleeing the Hitler regime in the 1930’s. Inside her dressing room at the Tatania-Palast Theater, Dietrich weighs whether to go through with the live performance despite threats on her life by Nazi sympathizers who resented her for having spent much of World War II entertaining American soldiers on the front lines. To them, Dietrich is a turncoat; a traitor who deserves to be shot and killed on stage.
Photos: Nia Vardalos & Gail Winar Join PEN PALS Off-Broadway Photo
Photos: Nia Vardalos & Gail Winar Join PEN PALS Off-Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 4, 2025

As part of its rotating cast, Academy Award and Golden Globe nominee Nia Vardalos & Gail Winar have stepped into the roles of Bernie and Mags in the Off-Broadway production of Pen Pals. See photos!
Catherine Curtin and Sharon Lawrence Will Star in PEN PALS Photo
Catherine Curtin and Sharon Lawrence Will Star in PEN PALS
by Stephi Wild - Dec 18, 2024

As part of its rotating cast, Catherine Curtin (“Stranger Things,” “Orange is the New Black”) and Sharon Lawrence (“Joe Pickett,” “NYPD Blue,” “Queen Sugar”) will step into the roles of Bernie and Mags in the Off-Broadway production of Pen Pals.
Kate Burton, Elle McLaughlin & Gail Winar Join the Rotating Cast of PEN PALS Photo
Kate Burton, Elle McLaughlin & Gail Winar Join the Rotating Cast of PEN PALS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 16, 2024

Kate Burton, Elle McLaughlin, and Gail Winar will join the rotating cast of Pen Pals at the Theatre at St. Clements. See who else is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
TINY BEAUTIFUL THINGS and CROOKED SHADOWS Announced At Tempe Center for the Arts Photo
TINY BEAUTIFUL THINGS and CROOKED SHADOWS Announced At Tempe Center for the Arts
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 12, 2024

The Bridge Initiative returns to Tempe Center for the Arts with original productions of Tiny Beautiful Things and Crooked Shadows presented in repertory this winter.
Nia Vardalos, Mary Beth Peil & More Join PEN PALS Rotating Cast Photo
Nia Vardalos, Mary Beth Peil & More Join PEN PALS Rotating Cast
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 21, 2024

A rotating cast schedule has been revealed for Pen Pals' Off-Broadway run at the Theatre at St. Clements, starring Nia Vardalos and more. See who else is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
Photos: TINY BEAUTIFUL THINGS at Scripps Ranch Theatre Photo
Photos: TINY BEAUTIFUL THINGS at Scripps Ranch Theatre
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 17, 2024

Scripps Ranch Theatre continues their Season 45 with TINY BEAUTIFUL THINGS, directed by Kym Pappas. The production runs through December 8th on the campus of Alliant International University. Check out production photos here!
Interview: Director Kym Pappas of TINY BEAUTIFUL THINGS at Scripps Ranch Theatre Photo
Interview: Director Kym Pappas of TINY BEAUTIFUL THINGS at Scripps Ranch Theatre
by ErinMarie Reiter - Nov 6, 2024

An interview with director Kym Pappas for “Tiny Beautiful Things,” which runs at Scripps Ranch from November 15th through December 8th.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld September 24, 2024 Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld September 24, 2024
by - Sep 24, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is September 24, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
The Bridge Initiative Reveals MANY BEAUTIFUL THINGS Season Lineup Photo
The Bridge Initiative Reveals MANY BEAUTIFUL THINGS Season Lineup
by Stephi Wild - Aug 20, 2024

The Bridge Initiative’s new season titled “Many Beautiful Things” will bring full productions, play and musical readings, musical cabarets, and more to stages in Scottsdale, Tempe, Phoenix, and Avondale. Learn more about the lineup here!
THE 24 HOUR PLAYS is Coming to Shelter Island in July Photo
THE 24 HOUR PLAYS is Coming to Shelter Island in July
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 3, 2024

The 24 Hour Plays bring their unique, one-night-only live performances to Shelter Island's Rams Head Inn on July 12, 2024. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Diversionary Theatre Reveals New Artistic Director Photo
Diversionary Theatre Reveals New Artistic Director
by Stephi Wild - Jun 6, 2024

 Starting June 15, 2024, Diversionary Theatre has announced the selection of  Sherri Eden Barber as the new Artistic Director. Barber will fill the position left open by the departure of Matt M. Morrow in June of 2023.
GRAPE CULTURE to Play Hollywood Fringe Festival Next Month Photo
GRAPE CULTURE to Play Hollywood Fringe Festival Next Month
by Blair Ingenthron - May 25, 2024

In a tragicomedy unveiling grape culture, comedian and internet sensation Toni Nagy will join forces with performance artist Sarah Buckner. Together, they expose the insidious dominance without consent, peeling away the predatory programming suffocating society.
TINY BEAUTIFUL THINGS Begins This Weekend At Deaf Austin Theatre! Photo
TINY BEAUTIFUL THINGS Begins This Weekend At Deaf Austin Theatre!
by A.A. Cristi - May 7, 2024

Join us as a renowned film and stage actor returns home for a performance in TINY BEAUTIFUL THINGS with Deaf Austin Theatre. Experience a captivating display of talent and passion.
TINY BEAUTIFUL THINGS Presented By Actors Collaborative Toledo Photo
TINY BEAUTIFUL THINGS Presented By Actors Collaborative Toledo
by A.A. Cristi - May 3, 2024

Actors Collaborative Toledo will present the area premiere of Tiny Beautiful Things by Nia Vardalos (adapted from the book by Cheryl Strayed).
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Nia Vardalos been in?

Nia Vardalos has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has Nia Vardalos been in?

Nia Vardalos has not appeared in the West End.

How many shows has Nia Vardalos written?

Nia Vardalos has written 1 shows including Tiny Beautiful Things (Playwright).

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