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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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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!
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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.
Juan Castano, Julia Chan, and Ryan Spahn Will Lead Ken Urban's DANGER AND OPPORTUNITY Photo
Juan Castano, Julia Chan, and Ryan Spahn Will Lead Ken Urban's DANGER AND OPPORTUNITY
by Stephi Wild - Feb 11, 2025

​​​​​​​Danger and Opportunity, a new play by award-winning playwright Ken Urban, is set to premiere at a new downtown venue, East Village Basement next month.
ONE JEWISH BOY West Coast Premiere To Open Echo Theater Company's 2025 Season Photo
ONE JEWISH BOY West Coast Premiere To Open Echo Theater Company's 2025 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 11, 2025

Navigating any relationship is difficult enough. What happens when you factor in politics and rising prejudice? Echo Theater Company will present the West Coast premiere of One Jewish Boy by British playwright Stephen Laughton, a biting, bittersweet story of two young people in love confronted with the world's unpredictable cruelty.
Echo Theater Company Reveals Upcoming Season Lineup Photo
Echo Theater Company Reveals Upcoming Season Lineup
by Stephi Wild - Jan 27, 2025

The Echo Theater Company has announced another three-play season for 2025 that will provoke, entertain and surprise audiences. Learn more about the ilneup here!
A CASE FOR THE EXISTENCE OF GOD Begins In February At Know Theatre Photo
A CASE FOR THE EXISTENCE OF GOD Begins In February At Know Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 25, 2025

A CASE FOR THE EXISTENCE OF GOD begins in February at Know Theatre. From the writer of the Academy Award-winning film, The Whale, comes a humorous and wrenching tale about land, fatherhood, and the sacrifices we make for our children.
A CASE FOR THE EXISTENCE OF GOD to be Presented at Luna Stage This Winter Photo
A CASE FOR THE EXISTENCE OF GOD to be Presented at Luna Stage This Winter
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 23, 2025

Luna Stage will present the NY Drama Critics' Circle award-winner for Best Play, A Case for the Existence of God this winter. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Williamston Theatre Presents A CASE FOR THE EXISTENCE OF GOD In February Photo
Williamston Theatre Presents A CASE FOR THE EXISTENCE OF GOD In February
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 18, 2025

Mid-Michigan's award-winning professional theatre company, Williamston Theatre, located at 122 S. Putnam Street in downtown Williamston, is starting off 2025 with the Michigan Premiere of A Case for the Existence of God by Samuel D. Hunter.
Curious Theatre Company Presents A CASE FOR THE EXISTENCE OF GOD Photo
Curious Theatre Company Presents A CASE FOR THE EXISTENCE OF GOD
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 10, 2025

Curious Theatre Company will present the regional premiere of A Case for the Existence of God by Samuel D. Hunter, the celebrated playwright behind the Oscar-winning The Whale.
Paul Sparks to Replace Brendan Fraser in GRANGEVILLE at Signature Theatre Photo
Paul Sparks to Replace Brendan Fraser in GRANGEVILLE at Signature Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 6, 2025

Paul Sparks has joined Samuel D. Hunter’s Grangeville, a Signature-commissioned world premiere directed by Jack Serio. Sparks replaces Brendan Fraser. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
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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 the Playwriting award at the Obie Awards for A Bright New Boise.

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