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Sister Act
[ 1992 ] writer
Addams Family Values
[ 1993 ] writer
Jeffrey
[ 1995 ] writer
In & Out
[ 1997 ] writer
Isn't She Great
[ 2000 ] writer
Marci X
[ 2003 ] writer
The Stepford Wives
[ 2004 ] writer

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Drama Desk Awards - 1993 - Outstanding New Play

Paul Rudnick, Jeffrey


winner
Obie Awards - 1993 - Playwriting

Paul Rudnick, Jeffrey


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1993 - John Gassner Playwriting Award

Paul Rudnick , Jeffrey


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1982 - Best Book of a Musical

Paul Rudnick, Poor Little Lambs

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Review: I HATE HAMLET at Wilmington Drama League Photo
Review: I HATE HAMLET at Wilmington Drama League
by Rosanne DellAversano - Apr 10, 2025

I HATE HAMLET by Paul Rudnick is cute, silly little nod to all you theater nerds. Rudnick wrote I HATE HAMLET in the early ‘90s, while living in the very same New York apartment which housed John Barrymore before he began performing his legendary Hamlet uptown. Rudnick believed the place provided a “strong inspiration” given its steep flights of stairs, walls of rough stucco, and a spooky, odd-shaped niche high in the wall, used for a candle (or a skull).
Review: JEFFREY at Little Theatre Of Mechanicsburg Photo
Review: JEFFREY at Little Theatre Of Mechanicsburg
by Andrea Stephenson - Apr 5, 2025

Little Theatre of Mechanicsburg presents Jeffrey with creativity, sensitivity, and authenticity.
Review: I HATE HAMLET at The Players At Barker Playhouse Photo
Review: I HATE HAMLET at The Players At Barker Playhouse
by Christopher Verleger - Feb 3, 2025

The Players at Barker Playhouse welcome the winter season with an enjoyable production of Paul Rudnick's adorably corny, oft-produced comedy, “I Hate Hamlet,” the story of a season in the life of a young actor eager to please everyone, including his fans, his agent, his girlfriend, and above all, a ghost.
Paul Rudnick's I HATE HAMLET Comes to Shelton Auditorium Photo
Paul Rudnick's I HATE HAMLET Comes to Shelton Auditorium
by Stephi Wild - Oct 24, 2024

Southbank Theatre Company will continue its fourth season with an upcoming production of Paul Rudnick's comedy, I Hate Hamlet. The show will run from Thursday through Sunday, November 7-17, 2024.
UTA Names Patrick Herold And Rachel Viola Co-Heads Of Theatre Photo
UTA Names Patrick Herold And Rachel Viola Co-Heads Of Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 14, 2024

UTA has named Patrick Herold and Rachel Viola co-heads of the agency’s theatre practice. Read more.
ADDAMS FAMILY VALUES Debuts on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray October 29th Photo
ADDAMS FAMILY VALUES Debuts on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray October 29th
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 12, 2024

ADDAMS FAMILY VALUES will arrive on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc™ for the first time ever on October 29, 2024 from Paramount Home Entertainment. This new release includes the film in sparkling 4K Ultra HD, along with access to a Digital copy of the film with new bonus content.
Review: I HATE HAMLET at The Pocket Community Theatre Photo
Review: I HATE HAMLET at The Pocket Community Theatre
by Theresa Bertram - Jun 15, 2024

What did our critic think of I HATE HAMLET at The Pocket Community Theatre?
Marissa Jaret Winokur to Moderate Talk Back/Q&A for Author Stan Zimmerman at the Dram Photo
Marissa Jaret Winokur to Moderate Talk Back/Q&A for Author Stan Zimmerman at the Drama Bookshop
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 18, 2024

Tony award winner, Marissa Jaret Winokur, will moderate a Talk Back/Q&A for author Stan Zimmerman Tuesday, April 16th 7:30pm ET.
Road Theatre Company Will Perform Two Premiere Productions in Repertory Photo
Road Theatre Company Will Perform Two Premiere Productions in Repertory
by Stephi Wild - Mar 8, 2024

THE ROAD THEATRE COMPANY will present two world premiere plays performing in repertory, HIGH MAINTENANCE by Peter Ritt and directed by Stan Zimmerman & SINGULARITIES or the Computers of Venus, written and directed by Laura Stribling. 
Work by Rachel Bloom, Sara Porkalob & More Set for 2024 Williamstown Theatre Festival Photo
Work by Rachel Bloom, Sara Porkalob & More Set for 2024 Williamstown Theatre Festival Summer Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 6, 2024

The 2024 Williamstown Theatre Festival summer season has revealed its lineup. See the shows being presented and learn how to purchase tickets.
Avantika, Tony Danza, Tovah Feldshuh, Tonya Pinkins and More Will Lead WINDOWS Photo
Avantika, Tony Danza, Tovah Feldshuh, Tonya Pinkins and More Will Lead WINDOWS
by Stephi Wild - Feb 29, 2024

 Windows, a new play written by New York Times Bestselling Author Tawni O'Dell will make its world premiere, in a strictly limited engagement March 25th - 27th at The Town Hall. Learn more about the play and find out who is starring here!
Kathleen Chalfant, Jonathan Raviv, and More Set for HERE THERE ARE BLUEBERRIES at NYT Photo
Kathleen Chalfant, Jonathan Raviv, and More Set for HERE THERE ARE BLUEBERRIES at NYTW
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 28, 2024

New York Theatre Workshop has announced the full cast & creative team for Here There Are Blueberries, co-written by NYTW Usual Suspect and Tony & Emmy Award nominee Moisés Kaufman & Emmy Award nominee Amanda Gronich, and conceived & directed by Moisés Kaufman.
Review: THE NEW CENTURY at The Bent Photo
Review: THE NEW CENTURY at The Bent
by Kay Kudukis - Feb 10, 2024

What did our critic think of THE NEW CENTURY at The Bent?
I HATE HAMLET Announced At Pocket Sandwich Theatre, February 23- March 23 Photo
I HATE HAMLET Announced At Pocket Sandwich Theatre, February 23- March 23
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 1, 2024

I HATE HAMLET, a Hauntingly Hilarious Comedy, Coming Up at Pocket Sandwich Theatre. Don't miss this hilarious production from Feb 23-March 23.
Broadway Shows Based on the Top 1000 Highest-Grossing Films Photo
Broadway Shows Based on the Top 1000 Highest-Grossing Films
by Michael Major - Jan 21, 2024

Of all the films on IMDB's list of the 1000 highest-grossing movies of all time, 31 have been adapted into Broadway musicals. Check out a guide to each those musicals below, along with musicals that are in development or ones that have not yet made their way to Broadway.
Creative Team Set for I LOVE YOU SO MUCH I COULD DIE Directed by Lucas Hnath Photo
Creative Team Set for I LOVE YOU SO MUCH I COULD DIE Directed by Lucas Hnath
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 4, 2024

New York Theatre Workshop has revealed the full creative team for I Love You So Much I Could Die, written and performed by NYTW Usual Suspect Mona Pirnot (Private), and directed by NYTW Usual Suspect and Tony Award nominee Lucas Hnath (Red Speedo).
Santa Paula Theater Center Presents THE NEW CENTURY On The BackStage Photo
Santa Paula Theater Center Presents THE NEW CENTURY On The BackStage
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 27, 2023

Backstage at Santa Paula Theater Center presents THE NEW CENTURY by Paul Rudnick, playing from January 12 - January 21, 2024. Get tickets at santapaulatheatercenter.org.
Matt Bogart, Lauren Zakrin & More to Star in THE LAST DAYS OF CLEOPATRA Industry Pres Photo
Matt Bogart, Lauren Zakrin & More to Star in THE LAST DAYS OF CLEOPATRA Industry Presentation
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 5, 2023

The new musical comedy The Last Days of Cleopatra , penned by acclaimed composer and playwright Charlie Barnett, is set to have an exclusive invite-only industry presentation.
IT'S ONLY A PLAY, McNally's Hit Comedy, to Take the Stage at The City Theatre Company Photo
IT'S ONLY A PLAY, McNally's Hit Comedy, to Take the Stage at The City Theatre Company This Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 4, 2023

The City Theatre Company will continue its 2023 fall theatre season with Terrence McNally's side-splitting Broadway comedy salute It's Only a Play. Learn how to purchase tickets!
Sisters Act Up And Over The Top In Lively Production of SISTER ACT at Toby's In Colum Photo
Sisters Act Up And Over The Top In Lively Production of SISTER ACT at Toby's In Columbia
by Cybele Pomeroy - Sep 20, 2023

SISTER ACT at Toby's in Columbia is a delightfully energetic show that is woman-driven and relationship-positive. Songwriter Alan Menken and lyricist Glenn Slater (of Disney fame) create numbers specifically for theatrical production of the movie-inspired script. Ear-pleasing harmonies abound in an extravaganza of song, dance and sisterhood.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Paul Rudnick written?

Paul Rudnick has written 12 shows including Poor Little Lambs (Playwright), I Hate Hamlet (Playwright), Jeffrey (Playwright), The Naked Truth (Playwright), The Most Fabulous Story Ever Told (Playwright), Rude Entertainment (Playwright), Valhalla (Playwright), Regrets Only (Playwright), The New Century (Playwright), The New Century (Playwright), Standing On Ceremony: The Gay Marriage Plays (Playwright), The Devil Wears Prada (Bookwriter & Lyricist).

What awards has Paul Rudnick been nominated for?

Outstanding New Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Jeffrey, Playwriting (Obie Awards) for Jeffrey, John Gassner Playwriting Award (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Jeffrey and Best Book of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Poor Little Lambs.

What awards has Paul Rudnick won?

Paul Rudnick has won several awards, including Outstanding New Play at the Drama Desk Awards for Jeffrey, and the Playwriting award at the Obie Awards for Jeffrey. He also received the John Gassner Playwriting Award from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Jeffrey, as well as the award for Best Book of a Musical from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Poor Little Lambs.

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