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Drama Desk Awards - 2023 - Outstanding Play

Samuel D. Hunter, A Case for the Existence of God

The Lortels - 2023 - Outstanding Play

Samuel D. Hunter, A Case for the Existence of God


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New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 2022 - Best Play

Samuel D. Hunter, A Case for the Existence of God

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2013 - John Gassner Award

Samuel D. Hunter , The Whale

Drama Desk Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Play

Samuel D. HunterA Bright New Boise


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Obie Awards - 2011 - Playwriting

Samuel D. HunterA Bright New Boise

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DANGER AND OPPORTUNITY Extends Final Time Off-Broadway Photo
DANGER AND OPPORTUNITY Extends Final Time Off-Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Apr 11, 2025

​​​​​​​Danger and Opportunity, a new play by award-winning playwright Ken Urban, has announced a final extension of its sold-out, limited engagement. Learn more here!
ATI LabSeries DIY Playwriting Workshop Coming In June Photo
ATI LabSeries DIY Playwriting Workshop Coming In June
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 8, 2025

Actors Theatre of Indiana has announced the continued expansion of its LAB Series with the second annual DIY PLAYWRITING WORKSHOP. Registrants will join accomplished playwright, educator, and new works expert Andrew Kramer as he provides writing prompts, guidance, and inspiration.
Ken Urban's DANGER AND OPPORTUNITY Extends Run Photo
Ken Urban's DANGER AND OPPORTUNITY Extends Run
by Stephi Wild - Apr 3, 2025

Due to overwhelming demand, Danger and Opportunity, a new play by award-winning playwright Ken Urban, will extend its sold-out, limited engagement. Learn more about the show here!
Video: Watch the Trailer For A CASE FOR THE EXISTENCE OF GOD at Pioneer Theatre Compa Photo
Video: Watch the Trailer For A CASE FOR THE EXISTENCE OF GOD at Pioneer Theatre Company
by Michael Major - Apr 2, 2025

Pioneer Theatre Company, Utah's premier professional theatre company in residence at the University of Utah, presents the Utah premiere of A CASE FOR THE EXISTENCE OF GOD by Samuel D. Hunter. Watch the video trailer!
David Henry Hwang To Receive Dramatist Guild Lifetime Achievement Award Photo
David Henry Hwang To Receive Dramatist Guild Lifetime Achievement Award
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 2, 2025

The Dramatists Guild of America has announced that the recipient of its 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award is playwright David Henry Hwang. The award will be presented at the Guild’s annual awards ceremony on Monday, April 28. 
Scott Rudin is Planning to Return to Broadway Following Bad Behavior; New Plays Plann Photo
Scott Rudin is Planning to Return to Broadway Following Bad Behavior; New Plays Planned with Lane, Metcalf, Mantello & More
by Stephi Wild - Mar 28, 2025

In 2021, amidst ongoing controversy and accusations of mistreatment, producer Scott Rudin stepped away from the theatre world. Now he is planning to make a return this year.
Rattlestick Theater Begins $4.5 Million Renovation of West Village Home Photo
Rattlestick Theater Begins $4.5 Million Renovation of West Village Home
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 25, 2025

Renovations have begun at Rattlestick Theater's home in the heart of the West Village. First built in 1854 and occupied by Rattlestick since 1999, Rattlestick’s two-floor building at 224 Waverly Place will undergo an overhaul. Learn more!
OUT/PLAY MIXTAPE Extends With One More Show Photo
OUT/PLAY MIXTAPE Extends With One More Show
by Emmy Rice - Mar 23, 2025

Due to popular demand, OUT/PLAY: Queer Reading Series has extended its run of OUT/PLAY: MIXTAPE with one additional performance on Saturday, March 29 at 7:00PM at MCS Theatre.
Finalists Revealed for 2025 Steinberg/ATCA New Play Award Photo
Finalists Revealed for 2025 Steinberg/ATCA New Play Award
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 17, 2025

The American Theatre Critics and Journalists Association has revealed six finalists for the 2025 Harold and Mimi Steinberg/ATCA New Play Award, recognizing the playwrights who produced the best scripts that premiered professionally outside of New York City in 2024.
POCATELLO Comes to Connecticut Repertory Theatre Photo
POCATELLO Comes to Connecticut Repertory Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Mar 12, 2025

Connecticut Repertory Theatre continues its 2024-2025 season with Pocatello by award-winning playwright Samuel D. Hunter. Pocatello runs in the Harriet S. Jorgensen Theatre on the UConn Storrs campus. 
A CASE FOR THE EXISTENCE OF GOD Comes to Forward Theater Photo
A CASE FOR THE EXISTENCE OF GOD Comes to Forward Theater
by Stephi Wild - Mar 12, 2025

For their final production in the 2024-25 season, Forward Theater Company will present A Case for the Existence of God by Samuel D. Hunter. Learn more here!
Playwrights’ Arena Honors Artists At Play, Beatrice Casagrán, John P. Flynn, And Photo
Playwrights’ Arena Honors Artists At Play, Beatrice Casagrán, John P. Flynn, And Stephen Sachs At Annual Gala
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 10, 2025

Playwrights' Arena will honor ARTISTS AT PLAY, JOHN P. FLYNN, STEPHEN SACHS with the Lee Melville Award for outstanding contributions to the Los Angeles theater community, and BEATRICE CASAGRÁN 
A CASE FOR THE EXISTENCE OF GOD to be Presented at Pioneer Theatre Company Photo
A CASE FOR THE EXISTENCE OF GOD to be Presented at Pioneer Theatre Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 7, 2025

Pioneer Theatre Company will present the Utah premiere of A Case for the Existence of God, which originally debuted at NYC’s Signature Theatre in 2022. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
The Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Reveals 2024 Season Award Finalists and Special Photo
The Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Reveals 2024 Season Award Finalists and Special Award Honorees
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 5, 2025

The Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle has revealed its 2024 Season Award Finalists and Special Award Honorees for theatrical excellence. See the list of nominees here!
Chester Theatre Sets 2025 Season Including A CASE FOR THE EXISTENCE OF GOD and More Photo
Chester Theatre Sets 2025 Season Including A CASE FOR THE EXISTENCE OF GOD and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 5, 2025

Chester Theatre Company has revealed a season of four contemporary plays and one special event. Learn more about upcoming season programming and see how to purchase tickets.
OUT/PLAY Reading Series to Present MIXTAPE in March Photo
OUT/PLAY Reading Series to Present MIXTAPE in March
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 4, 2025

OUT/PLAY: Queer Reading Series will present its next production, OUT/PLAY MIXTAPE: An Evening of Scenes. Learn more!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld February 26, 2025 Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld February 26, 2025
by - Feb 26, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is February 26, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Review Roundup: GRANGEVILLE Opens at Signature Theatre Photo
Review Roundup: GRANGEVILLE Opens at Signature Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Feb 25, 2025

Samuel D. Hunter’s Grangeville is now playing off-Broadway at the Signature Theatre. The production stars  Paul Sparks and Brian J. Smith. Find out what the critics are saying in the reviews here!
Idaho Playwright Samuel D. Hunter Returns to Boise Contemporary Theater Photo
Idaho Playwright Samuel D. Hunter Returns to Boise Contemporary Theater
by Stephi Wild - Feb 25, 2025

Spring will bring lauded Idaho playwright Samuel D. Hunter’s work, A Case for the Existence of God back to Boise Contemporary Theater. Learn more about the show here!
Playwrights Horizons Announces Noah Silva As New General Manager Photo
Playwrights Horizons Announces Noah Silva As New General Manager
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 22, 2025

Playwrights Horizons has announced Noah Silva as the organization's new General Manager, with Carol Fishman departing the role after 17 impactful years.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Samuel D. Hunter written?

Samuel D. Hunter has written 4 shows including The Whale (Playwright), The Healing (Playwright), Lewiston & Clarkston (Playwright), Greater Clements (Playwright).

What awards has Samuel D. Hunter been nominated for?

Outstanding Play (Drama Desk Awards) for A Case for the Existence of God, Outstanding Play (The Lortels) for A Case for the Existence of God, Best Play (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for A Case for the Existence of God, John Gassner Award (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Whale, Outstanding Play (Drama Desk Awards) for A Bright New Boise and Playwriting (Obie Awards) for A Bright New Boise.

What awards has Samuel D. Hunter won?

Samuel D. Hunter has won the Best Play award at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for A Case for the Existence of God, and he received the Playwriting award at the Obie Awards for A Bright New Boise.

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