Peter Shaffer
Birth Place: Liverpool, ENGLAND
Latest News on Peter Shaffer:
AMADEUS, THE MEDIUM, and More Set For Madison Lyric Stage's 2025 Season (Feb 10, 2025)
Review: AMADEUS at Stadteatern (Feb 8, 2025)
AMADEUS Arrives on 4K UHD Blu-ray Disc in February (Jan 13, 2025)
AMADEUS, THE MEDIUM, and More Set For Madison Lyric Stage's 2025 Season (Feb 10, 2025)
Review: AMADEUS at Stadteatern (Feb 8, 2025)
AMADEUS Arrives on 4K UHD Blu-ray Disc in February (Jan 13, 2025)
Photos
Movies
Five Finger Exercise
[ 1962 ] writer
[ 1962 ] writer
The Pad (and How to Use It)
[ 1966 ] writer
[ 1966 ] writer
The Royal Hunt of the Sun
[ 1969 ] writer
[ 1969 ] writer
The Public Eye
[ 1972 ] writer
[ 1972 ] writer
Amadeus
[ 1984 ] supervisor - 2002 director's cut
[ 1984 ] supervisor - 2002 director's cut
Mavri komodia
[ 1995 ] writer
[ 1995 ] writer
Awards and Nominations
Tony Awards - 1990 - Best Play
Peter Shaffer, Lettice and Lovage
winner
Evening Standard Awards - 1988 - Best Comedy
Peter ShafferLettice and Lovage
Olivier Awards - 1987 - BBC Award for the Play of the Year
Peter ShafferLettice And Lovage
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1981 - Outstanding Play
Peter Shaffer, Amadeus
New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 1981 - Best Play
Peter Shaffer, Amadeus
winner
Tony Awards - 1981 - Best Play
Peter Shaffer, Amadeus
winner
Evening Standard Awards - 1979 - Best Play
Peter ShafferAmadeus
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1975 - Outstanding New Foreign Play
Peter Shaffer, Equus
winner
New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 1975 - Best Play
Peter Shaffer, Equus
winner
Tony Awards - 1975 - Best Play
Peter Shaffer, Equus
Tony Awards - 1967 - Best Play
Peter ShafferBlack Comedy
New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 1966 - Best Play
Peter ShafferThe Royal Hunt of the Sun
winner
New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 1960 - Best Foreign Play
Peter Shaffer, Five Finger Exercise
winner
Evening Standard Awards - 1958 - Charles Wintour Award for Most Promising Playwright
Peter ShafferFive Finger Exercise
Videos
Broadway Rewind: Daniel Radcliffe Makes His Broadway Debut in EQUUS!
by Nicole Rosky - 2020-03-20 16:01:00
STAGE TUBE: Daniel Radcliffe Talks 'INISHMAAN' on LIVE WITH KELLY AND MICHAEL
by Stage Tube - 2014-04-01 21:51:39
STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek of Daniel Radcliffe & More in Broadway-Bound THE CRIPPLE OF INISHMAAN
by Nicole Rosky - 2014-01-17 11:53:42
TV Exclusive: BACKSTAGE WITH RICHARD RIDGE- ONCE's New 'Guy' & 'Girl'- Arthur Darvill & Joanna Christie!
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - 2013-08-11 13:00:01
TV Exclusive: Seth's Broadway Chatterbox With Melissa Errico!
by Seth's Broadway Chatterbox - 2012-04-14 14:09:16
STAGE TUBE: Meet the Company of The Old Globe’s 2011 Shakespeare Festival
by Lauren Wolman - 2011-05-15 09:18:42
STAGE TUBE: 'HARRY POTTER' Star Daniel Radcliffe Meets His Biggest Fan From Japan
by Eddie Varley - 2009-07-21 18:54:56
TV: Daniel Radcliffe Announces 'Broadway Annoying Audience Member Relocation Program' on Conan O'Brien
by Robert Diamond - 2009-01-13 16:34:02
News
AMADEUS, THE MEDIUM, and More Set For Madison Lyric Stage's 2025 Season
by Stephi Wild - Feb 10, 2025
Madison Lyric Stage has announced that its 2025 season will feature: Marc Deaton’s original play A Memory of Truth? in May; We’ve Got Magic to Do: The Music of Stephen Schwartz in June; and more!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 10, 2025
Madison Lyric Stage has announced that its 2025 season will feature: Marc Deaton’s original play A Memory of Truth? in May; We’ve Got Magic to Do: The Music of Stephen Schwartz in June; and more!
Review: AMADEUS at Stadteatern
by Annette Stolt - Feb 8, 2025
Wellplayed, simple and effective scenography and lighting, magnificent costums
by Annette Stolt - Feb 8, 2025
Wellplayed, simple and effective scenography and lighting, magnificent costums
AMADEUS Arrives on 4K UHD Blu-ray Disc in February
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 13, 2025
In celebration of the 40th anniversary of the film, Amadeus will be available for the first time Digitally in 4K Ultra HD and on 4K UHD Blu-ray Disc on February 25.
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 13, 2025
In celebration of the 40th anniversary of the film, Amadeus will be available for the first time Digitally in 4K Ultra HD and on 4K UHD Blu-ray Disc on February 25.
BroadwayWorld Classifieds 12/26/2024; Jobs In Education, Stage Management & More
by - Dec 26, 2024
This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 12/26/2024 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.
by - Dec 26, 2024
This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 12/26/2024 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.
BroadwayWorld Classifieds 12/19/2024; Jobs In Public Relations, Philanthropy and More
by - Dec 19, 2024
This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 12/19/2024 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.
by - Dec 19, 2024
This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 12/19/2024 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.
AMADEUS Comes to The Gamm
by Stephi Wild - Oct 16, 2024
The Sandra Feinstein-Gamm Theatre (The Gamm) will present Amadeus, Peter Shaffer’s multi-award-winning play reimagining the lives of 18th-century composers Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Antonio Salieri.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 16, 2024
The Sandra Feinstein-Gamm Theatre (The Gamm) will present Amadeus, Peter Shaffer’s multi-award-winning play reimagining the lives of 18th-century composers Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Antonio Salieri.
Lights of All Broadway Theatres to be Dimmed for Gavin Creel, Adrian Bailey & Maggie Smith
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 9, 2024
After a public petition and outcry to dim all the lights of Broadway for some recent passings of stage legelends. All Broadway theatres in New York will dim their lights in honor of Adrian Bailey, Gavin Creel, and Maggie Smith.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 9, 2024
After a public petition and outcry to dim all the lights of Broadway for some recent passings of stage legelends. All Broadway theatres in New York will dim their lights in honor of Adrian Bailey, Gavin Creel, and Maggie Smith.
Yale Repertory Theatre Reveals Newly Commissioned Artists
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 30, 2024
Yale Repertory Theatre has revealed the commissioning of new work by three artists. These three artists join a roster of more than 70 others whose work has been supported by Yale’s Binger Center for New Theatre. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 30, 2024
Yale Repertory Theatre has revealed the commissioning of new work by three artists. These three artists join a roster of more than 70 others whose work has been supported by Yale’s Binger Center for New Theatre. Learn more!
MURDER IN THE WEST END: The Plays Of Agatha Christie And Her Disciples, Volume II Released
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 18, 2024
Amnon Kabatchnik's latest book, Murder in the West End: The Plays of Agatha Christie and Her Disciples, Volume II, explores the works of Agatha Christie and her followers.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 18, 2024
Amnon Kabatchnik's latest book, Murder in the West End: The Plays of Agatha Christie and Her Disciples, Volume II, explores the works of Agatha Christie and her followers.
Pitlochry Festival Theatre Awarded Prestigious New Writing Commission
by Stephi Wild - Aug 15, 2024
Pitlochry Festival Theatre has been chosen as one of just five venues across the UK to be awarded a prestigious writing commission for 2024.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 15, 2024
Pitlochry Festival Theatre has been chosen as one of just five venues across the UK to be awarded a prestigious writing commission for 2024.
The Gate Theatre Reveals Three New Commissions To Run Alongside Sanaz Toossi's WISH YOU WERE HERE
by Stephi Wild - Jul 24, 2024
Following the Gate recent announcement of the UK premiere Wish You Were Here by Pulitzer Prize winning playwright Sanaz Toossi, the theatre announced that it has commissioned three writers to each write a short play to be performed alongside the production.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 24, 2024
Following the Gate recent announcement of the UK premiere Wish You Were Here by Pulitzer Prize winning playwright Sanaz Toossi, the theatre announced that it has commissioned three writers to each write a short play to be performed alongside the production.
Saher Shah's Debut Play VITAMIN D Will Run At The Soho Theatre in September
by Stephi Wild - Jun 26, 2024
Vitamin D will return with a London run at Soho Theatre, following the productions successful national tour last year.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 26, 2024
Vitamin D will return with a London run at Soho Theatre, following the productions successful national tour last year.
Paul Bettany to Reprise Role as 'Vision' in New Marvel Series
by Josh Sharpe - May 22, 2024
According to reports, Paul Bettany will be reprising his role as Vision in a currently untitled Marvel series from Terry Matalas. The new series will be helmed by Matalas, who recently was the showrunner for Star Trek: Picard with Patrick Stewart. This show marks the first new Marvel series in the works for two years, following a restructuring in the television output of the company. It is set to release in 2026.
by Josh Sharpe - May 22, 2024
According to reports, Paul Bettany will be reprising his role as Vision in a currently untitled Marvel series from Terry Matalas. The new series will be helmed by Matalas, who recently was the showrunner for Star Trek: Picard with Patrick Stewart. This show marks the first new Marvel series in the works for two years, following a restructuring in the television output of the company. It is set to release in 2026.
THE DUMB WAITER Comes to the Baxter Masambe Theatre in June
by Stephi Wild - May 20, 2024
THE DUMB WAITER will be onstage at the Baxter Masambe Theatre from 18 - 28 June 2024. Learn more about the production here!
by Stephi Wild - May 20, 2024
THE DUMB WAITER will be onstage at the Baxter Masambe Theatre from 18 - 28 June 2024. Learn more about the production here!
Review: AMADEUS at Theatre On The Bay
by Faeron Wheeler - Apr 28, 2024
AMADEUS by Peter Shaffer is widely regarded as an absolute classic play from the 20th century. The words flow off the page with a rise and fall that can mimic great music - exactly what is needed to tell the story of the rivalry between Mozart and Salieri. What I loved most about this offering from Theatre on the Bay is the styling and how that pushed the musicality of the piece even more.
by Faeron Wheeler - Apr 28, 2024
AMADEUS by Peter Shaffer is widely regarded as an absolute classic play from the 20th century. The words flow off the page with a rise and fall that can mimic great music - exactly what is needed to tell the story of the rivalry between Mozart and Salieri. What I loved most about this offering from Theatre on the Bay is the styling and how that pushed the musicality of the piece even more.
The Gamm Reveals Lineup For 40th Anniversary Season
by Stephi Wild - Apr 23, 2024
The Sandra Feinstein-Gamm Theatre has announced its 40th Anniversary Season slated to begin in late September. The 2024-25 season features five distinctive plays that highlight both The Gamm's history and its vision for the future.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 23, 2024
The Sandra Feinstein-Gamm Theatre has announced its 40th Anniversary Season slated to begin in late September. The 2024-25 season features five distinctive plays that highlight both The Gamm's history and its vision for the future.
Video: Get A First Look At Cleveland Play House's AMADEUS
by Joshua Wright - Apr 12, 2024
Get a first look at Cleveland Playhouse's production of Amadeus in an all-new video. Experience Peter Shaffer's tale of malice, madness, and music in his dramatic, darkly comedic re-imagining of the life of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, through the lens of his contemporary, Antonio Salieri.
by Joshua Wright - Apr 12, 2024
Get a first look at Cleveland Playhouse's production of Amadeus in an all-new video. Experience Peter Shaffer's tale of malice, madness, and music in his dramatic, darkly comedic re-imagining of the life of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, through the lens of his contemporary, Antonio Salieri.
Paul Bettany Will Play Antonio Salieri in Series Adaptation of AMADEUS
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 9, 2024
According to a new report, Paul Bettany, who was recently seen on Broadway in The Collaboration, has just joined the upcoming limited series Amadeus. Based on the life of composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, the series takes inspiration from Peter Shaffer's Tony-winning play of the same name and is written by Joe Barton and Julian Farino of British crime drama Giri/Haji.
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 9, 2024
According to a new report, Paul Bettany, who was recently seen on Broadway in The Collaboration, has just joined the upcoming limited series Amadeus. Based on the life of composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, the series takes inspiration from Peter Shaffer's Tony-winning play of the same name and is written by Joe Barton and Julian Farino of British crime drama Giri/Haji.
A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC And More Announced for Mainstage Irving-las Colinas 2024-2025 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 9, 2024
Discover the exciting new 24-25 season lineup from MainStage Irving-Las Colinas. Get a sneak peek into the captivating performances and theatrical experiences that await you this season.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 9, 2024
Discover the exciting new 24-25 season lineup from MainStage Irving-Las Colinas. Get a sneak peek into the captivating performances and theatrical experiences that await you this season.
Cleveland Play House to Present Peter Shaffer's AMADEUS This Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 5, 2024
Explore the history, rivalry, and legacy of classical music giants, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Antonio Salieri in Peter Shaffer's award-winning play, AMADEUS, presented by Cleveland Play House. Learn how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 5, 2024
Explore the history, rivalry, and legacy of classical music giants, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Antonio Salieri in Peter Shaffer's award-winning play, AMADEUS, presented by Cleveland Play House. Learn how to purchase tickets.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Peter Shaffer written?
Peter Shaffer has written 6 shows including Five Finger Exercise (Playwright), The Royal Hunt of the Sun (Bookwriter), Amadeus (Playwright), Lettice and Lovage (Playwright), Black Comedy / White Lies (Playwright), Equus (Playwright).
What awards has Peter Shaffer been nominated for?
Best Play (Tony Awards) for Lettice and Lovage, Best Comedy (Evening Standard Awards) for Lettice and Lovage, BBC Award for the Play of the Year (Olivier Awards) for Lettice And Lovage, Outstanding Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Amadeus, Best Play (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for Amadeus, Best Play (Tony Awards) for Amadeus, Best Play (Evening Standard Awards) for Amadeus, Outstanding New Foreign Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Equus, Best Play (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for Equus, Best Play (Tony Awards) for Equus, Best Play (Tony Awards) for Black Comedy, Best Play (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for The Royal Hunt of the Sun , Best Foreign Play (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for Five Finger Exercise and Charles Wintour Award for Most Promising Playwright (Evening Standard Awards) for Five Finger Exercise.
What awards has Peter Shaffer won?
Peter Shaffer has won several prestigious awards, including: - Best Comedy (Evening Standard Awards) for Lettice and Lovage - Outstanding Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Amadeus - Best Play (Tony Awards) for Amadeus - Best Play (Evening Standard Awards) for Amadeus - Outstanding New Foreign Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Equus - Best Play (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for Equus - Best Play (Tony Awards) for Equus - Best Foreign Play (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for Five Finger Exercise - Charles Wintour Award for Most Promising Playwright (Evening Standard Awards) for Five Finger Exercise.
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