Stephen Karam
Latest News on Stephen Karam:
Submissions Open For The Blank Theatre's 33rd Annual Young Playwrights Festival (Dec 16, 2024)
Review: Stellar Ensemble Stars in THE HUMANS at Elmwood Playhouse (Nov 19, 2024)
THE HUMANS Comes to Elmwood Playhouse in Nyack (Nov 6, 2024)
Submissions Open For The Blank Theatre's 33rd Annual Young Playwrights Festival (Dec 16, 2024)
Review: Stellar Ensemble Stars in THE HUMANS at Elmwood Playhouse (Nov 19, 2024)
THE HUMANS Comes to Elmwood Playhouse in Nyack (Nov 6, 2024)
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Daniel Henning directed Stephen Karam's very first play when he was 17. He went on to win The Blank Theatre's Young Playwrights Festival two more times at ages 18 and 19. Photo Credit: The Blank)
Date:
06/28/2016
From: BWW Blog: Cassandra Hsiao - THE HUMANS, The Tonys, and The Future of Theatre In Youth
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Awards and Nominations
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Drama League Awards - 2016 - Outstanding Production of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Play
Stephen Karam, The Humans
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Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2016 - Outstanding New Broadway Play
Stephen Karam, The Humans
The Pulitzer Prize - 2016 - The Pulitzer Prize for Drama
Stephen Karam, The Humans
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Tony Awards - 2016 - Best Play
Stephen Karam, The Humans
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Drama Desk Awards - 2012 - Sam Norkin Off Broadway Award
Stephen Karam, Sons of the Prophet
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New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 2012 - Best Play
Stephen Karam, Sons of the Prophet
The Pulitzer Prize - 2012 - The Pulitzer Prize for Drama
Stephen Karam, Sons of the Prophet
Videos
VIDEO: Watch Saoirse Ronan, Corey Stoll & More Take on Chekhov in New Trailer For THE SEAGULL
by Macon Prickett - Mar 7, 2018
VIDEO: Canadian Premiere of Tony-Winning Play THE HUMANS at the Citadel
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 15, 2018
VIDEO: Stephen Karam, Young Jean Lee Recall Beginnings as a Playwright
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 7, 2017
BWW Interview: Roger Bart Hopes SPEECH & DEBATE Full Of Broadway References Resonates With His Daughter
by Leigh Scheps - Mar 31, 2017
STAGE TUBE: Watch the Trailer for Stephen Karam's SPEECH AND DEBATE Film, Starring Sarah Steele!
by Stage Tube - Feb 1, 2017
TV: Watch Highlights of Diane Lane & Company in THE CHERRY ORCHARD on Broadway!
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 30, 2016
BWW Tonys Special: Hangin' with the Humans of THE HUMANS- Tony Nominees Reed Birney & Jayne Houdyshell!
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - Jun 6, 2016
Tony Awards Close-Up: THE HUMANS' Jayne Houdyshell & Reed Birney Find the Roles of a Lifetime
by Nicole Rosky - May 31, 2016
VIDEO: Tony Nominees Reed Birney, Jayne Houdyshell & More Talk Broadway's THE HUMANS
by Caryn Robbins - May 6, 2016
TV Exclusive: Meet the 2013 Tony Nominees- Peter DuBois on Huntington Theatre Company's Special Tony
by Nicole Rosky - May 23, 2013
News
Submissions Open For The Blank Theatre's 33rd Annual Young Playwrights Festival
The Blank Theatre is now seeking submissions from playwrights 19 years of age and younger for its 33rd Annual Young Playwrights Festival (YPF). Learn more about how to apply here!
The Blank Theatre is now seeking submissions from playwrights 19 years of age and younger for its 33rd Annual Young Playwrights Festival (YPF). Learn more about how to apply here!
Review: Stellar Ensemble Stars in THE HUMANS at Elmwood Playhouse
For that verite vibe to work its magic requires a high order of acting, and veteran director Lisa Spielman has cast Elmwood’s production with that requisite caliber of talent.
For that verite vibe to work its magic requires a high order of acting, and veteran director Lisa Spielman has cast Elmwood’s production with that requisite caliber of talent.
THE HUMANS Comes to Elmwood Playhouse in Nyack
Elmwood Playhouse in Nyack, NY will present Stephen Karam's Tony Award-winning play, The Humans. Learn more about the show and find out how to get tickets here!
Elmwood Playhouse in Nyack, NY will present Stephen Karam's Tony Award-winning play, The Humans. Learn more about the show and find out how to get tickets here!
Review: GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY at Blumenthal Performing Arts
At Belk Theater, with a house twice as large as the venues where GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY played London and Broadway, the touring musical seems more like a distant mirage than a precious rolling stone by a dream team.The Belk's wretched sound further hamstrings Conor McPherson's book and Bob Dylan's music and lyrics.
At Belk Theater, with a house twice as large as the venues where GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY played London and Broadway, the touring musical seems more like a distant mirage than a precious rolling stone by a dream team.The Belk's wretched sound further hamstrings Conor McPherson's book and Bob Dylan's music and lyrics.
Stephen Karam's COLUMBINUS to be Presented at The Scranton Fringe Festival
The Scranton Fringe Festival will present a special presentation of COLUMBINUS at the Scranton Cultural Center. Co-written by Stephen Karam, the play explores the 1999 Columbine High School massacre. Learn how to purchase tickets.
The Scranton Fringe Festival will present a special presentation of COLUMBINUS at the Scranton Cultural Center. Co-written by Stephen Karam, the play explores the 1999 Columbine High School massacre. Learn how to purchase tickets.
See Santino Fontana, WRITE OUT LOUD & More Next Week At 54
54 Below announced next week's lineup featuring performances by Broadway stars, including a tribute to Stephen Sondheim and a night with Tony Award winner Alice Ripley.
54 Below announced next week's lineup featuring performances by Broadway stars, including a tribute to Stephen Sondheim and a night with Tony Award winner Alice Ripley.
Lilli Cooper, Erika Henningsen & More to Join Santino Fontana at 54 Below
54 BELOW will present the return of Santino Fontana this month. See special guests and learn how to purchase tickets.
54 BELOW will present the return of Santino Fontana this month. See special guests and learn how to purchase tickets.
CIM Opera Theater Slates 2024-25 Season Around Cleveland During Kulas Hall Renovation
Unable to perform at home due to the ongoing renovation of Kulas Hall, CIM Opera Theater will instead undertake a bold 2024-25 season on the road, one featuring some of the troupe’s most ambitious projects in recent memory, including a new production of Mozart’s Don Giovanni.
Unable to perform at home due to the ongoing renovation of Kulas Hall, CIM Opera Theater will instead undertake a bold 2024-25 season on the road, one featuring some of the troupe’s most ambitious projects in recent memory, including a new production of Mozart’s Don Giovanni.
HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL National Tour Reunion & More at 54 Below Next Month
54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond in September. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond in September. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Review: SPEECH AND DEBATE at Convergence-continuum
It is entirely appropriate that convergence-continuum, with its tendency of challenging conventional notions by choosing plays because they contain controversial topics, stage Stephen Karam’s SPEECH AND DEBATE, which examines teenage angst as it relates to love, self-acceptance and what happens when three teens are forced to confront the real world in which they live.
It is entirely appropriate that convergence-continuum, with its tendency of challenging conventional notions by choosing plays because they contain controversial topics, stage Stephen Karam’s SPEECH AND DEBATE, which examines teenage angst as it relates to love, self-acceptance and what happens when three teens are forced to confront the real world in which they live.
Single Tickets Go on Sale This Month For Palm Beach Dramaworks' 2024-25 Season
Palm Beach Dramaworks has announced that single tickets for the company's 25th Anniversary Season will be on sale beginning July 22 at 10am at the box office and online.
Palm Beach Dramaworks has announced that single tickets for the company's 25th Anniversary Season will be on sale beginning July 22 at 10am at the box office and online.
Santino Fontana to Debut All-Request Show at 54 Below With Setlist Chosen Entirely By The Audience
Tony winner Santino Fontana introduces a unique all-request concert where the setlist is entirely chosen by the audience, offering an interactive and personalized musical experience.
Tony winner Santino Fontana introduces a unique all-request concert where the setlist is entirely chosen by the audience, offering an interactive and personalized musical experience.
Lillias White to Perform at TDF's Wendy Wasserstein Project Year End Ceremony
TDF will host its annual Wendy Wasserstein Project ceremony at The Gerald W. Lynch Theater at John Jay College. Learn more and see how to attend.
TDF will host its annual Wendy Wasserstein Project ceremony at The Gerald W. Lynch Theater at John Jay College. Learn more and see how to attend.
East West Players Name Lily Tung Crystal As New Artistic Director
Lily Tung Crystal has been appointed as the new Artistic Director of East West Players. Learn more about Tung and about the theatre.
Lily Tung Crystal has been appointed as the new Artistic Director of East West Players. Learn more about Tung and about the theatre.
DANGEROUS INSTRUMENTS World Premiere & More Set for Palm Beach Dramaworks 25th Season
Palm Beach Dramaworks will celebrate its twenty-fifth anniversary in 2024-25 with a roster of plays that epitomize its commitment to “Theatre to Think About.” Learn about full programming and see how to purchase tickets.
Palm Beach Dramaworks will celebrate its twenty-fifth anniversary in 2024-25 with a roster of plays that epitomize its commitment to “Theatre to Think About.” Learn about full programming and see how to purchase tickets.
Santino Fontana Joins LEGACY: MARIA FRIEDMAN & FRIENDS at the Hudson Theatre
Tony Award winner Santino Fontana will join the new, one-night-only concert event Legacy: An Evening with Maria Friedman & Friends celebrating Stephen Sondheim, Marvin Hamlisch and Michel Legrand. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Tony Award winner Santino Fontana will join the new, one-night-only concert event Legacy: An Evening with Maria Friedman & Friends celebrating Stephen Sondheim, Marvin Hamlisch and Michel Legrand. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Roundabout Theatre Company Reveals 2024 Underground Reading Series
Roundabout Theatre Company has revealed the 2024 Roundabout Underground Reading Series, a five-night event that includes nightly readings of new works written by emerging artists, with post-show receptions.
Roundabout Theatre Company has revealed the 2024 Roundabout Underground Reading Series, a five-night event that includes nightly readings of new works written by emerging artists, with post-show receptions.
Blank Theatre Opens Submissions For 32nd Annual Young Playwrights Festival
The Blank Theatre is now seeking submissions from playwrights 19 years of age and younger for its 32nd Annual Young Playwrights Festival (YPF).
The Blank Theatre is now seeking submissions from playwrights 19 years of age and younger for its 32nd Annual Young Playwrights Festival (YPF).
The Laura Pels International Foundation for Theater Makes Landmark $2 Million Gift to Roundabout Theatre Company and Reveals New Leadership
The Laura Pels International Foundation for Theater recently made a landmark $2 million gift to Roundabout Theatre Company, fulfilling a pledge made by its founder, Laura Pels, during a special campaign to mark the company’s 50th Anniversary.
The Laura Pels International Foundation for Theater recently made a landmark $2 million gift to Roundabout Theatre Company, fulfilling a pledge made by its founder, Laura Pels, during a special campaign to mark the company’s 50th Anniversary.
Tony Award- Winner Santino Fontana To Perform In Worcester In 2024
Following Broadway in Worcester's sold-out concert this past fall with Tony Award winner Jessie Mueller, Tony Award Winner Santino Fontana heads to the Jean McDonough Arts Center's BrickBox Theater on Friday, March 1, 2024.
Following Broadway in Worcester's sold-out concert this past fall with Tony Award winner Jessie Mueller, Tony Award Winner Santino Fontana heads to the Jean McDonough Arts Center's BrickBox Theater on Friday, March 1, 2024.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Stephen Karam written?
Stephen Karam has written 3 shows including columbinus (Co-Creator), Speech & Debate (Playwright), Sons of the Prophet (Playwright).
What awards has Stephen Karam been nominated for?
Outstanding Production of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Play (Drama League Awards) for The Humans, Outstanding New Broadway Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Humans, The Pulitzer Prize for Drama (The Pulitzer Prize) for The Humans, Best Play (Tony Awards) for The Humans, Sam Norkin Off Broadway Award (Drama Desk Awards) for Sons of the Prophet , Best Play (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for Sons of the Prophet and The Pulitzer Prize for Drama (The Pulitzer Prize) for Sons of the Prophet.
What awards has Stephen Karam won?
Stephen Karam has received several awards, including: Outstanding Production of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Play (Drama League Awards) for The Humans; Outstanding New Broadway Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Humans; Best Play (Tony Awards) for The Humans; Sam Norkin Off Broadway Award (Drama Desk Awards) for Sons of the Prophet; and Best Play (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for Sons of the Prophet.
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