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Productions

The Gershwins' Porgy and BessThe Gershwins' Porgy and Bess
 
[Broadway, 2012]
Bookwriter
Golden Boy
 
[Off-Broadway, 2002]
Adaptation

Writing

Fucking A
Composer
Lyricist
Fucking A
Playwright
Bookwriter
White Noise
Playwright
Bookwriter

Movies

Girl 6
[ 1996 ] writer
The Making of Plus One
[ 2010 ] Skye Brown - the director
The United States vs. Billie Holiday
[ 2021 ] writer

Awards and Nominations

The Lortels - 2024 - Outstanding Play

Suzan-Lori Parks, Plays For The Plague Year


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2023 - Outstanding Music in a Play

Suzan-Lori Parks, Plays for the Plague Year

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2023 - Outstanding Book of a Musical

Suzan-Lori Parks, The Harder They Come


winner
Obie Awards - 2019 - Playwriting Award

Suzan-Lori Parks, White Noise


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The Lortels - 2016 - Playwrights' Sidewalk Inductee

Suzan-Lori Parks


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Obie Awards - 2015 - Playwriting

Suzan-Lori Parks, Father Comes Home From the Wars Parts I, II, & III


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Drama Desk Awards - 2002 - Outstanding Play

Suzan-Lori Parks, Topdog/Underdog


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Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2002 - John Gassner Playwriting Award

Suzan-Lori Parks , Topdog / Underdog


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The Pulitzer Prize - 2002 - The Pulitzer Prize for Drama

Suzan-Lori Parks, Topdog/Underdog

Tony Awards - 2002 - Best Play

Suzan-Lori Parks, Topdog/Underdog

The Pulitzer Prize - 2000 - The Pulitzer Prize for Drama

Suzan-Lori ParksIn The Blood

The Pulitzer Prize - 2000 - The Pulitzer Prize for Drama

Suzan-Lori ParksIn the Blood


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Obie Awards - 1998 - Guest Judges

Suzan-Lori Parks


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Obie Awards - 1996 - Playwriting

Suzan-Lori Parks, Venus


winner
Obie Awards - 1990 - Best New American Play

Suzan-Lori ParksImperceptible Mutabilities in the Third Kingdom

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The Arkansas Repertory Theatre Appoints Steve H. Broadnax III as New Artistic Directo Photo
The Arkansas Repertory Theatre Appoints Steve H. Broadnax III as New Artistic Director
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 14, 2025

The Arkansas Repertory Theatre has named Steve H. Broadnax III as its new Artistic Director. Learn more about Broadnax III and about The Arkansas Repertory Theatre.
Photos: Backstage at TOPDOG/UNDERDOG at Pasadena Playhouse Photo
Photos: Backstage at TOPDOG/UNDERDOG at Pasadena Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 12, 2025

Pasadena Playhouse is offering a first look of its upcoming production of Topdog/Underdog, currently in rehearsal. These photos were taken on the roof of the Playhouse. Check out photos of the cast here!
Cause for Celebration and Calls for Change: The Museum of Broadway's Black Storytelle Photo
Cause for Celebration and Calls for Change: The Museum of Broadway's Black Storytellers Exhibit
by Caitlin Hornik - Feb 12, 2025

The energy of attendees walking through the Museum of Broadway's new limited-time exhibit centered around Black storytellers was palpable during its February 3rd opening night. Crafting Excellence: Black Storytellers of Broadway.
BLOOD AT THE ROOT Dates and Director Changed at Fells Point Corner Theatre Photo
BLOOD AT THE ROOT Dates and Director Changed at Fells Point Corner Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Feb 5, 2025

Fells Point Corner Theatre has announced a schedule change and new director for its upcoming production of Blood at the Root by Dominique Morisseau.
Roger Q. Mason's CALIFAS TRILOGY is Coming to Los Angeles Photo
Roger Q. Mason's CALIFAS TRILOGY is Coming to Los Angeles
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 4, 2025

Roger Q. Mason will have their Califas Trilogy produced by Outside In Theatre and Skylight Theatre Company in association with Roots & Wings Project in Los Angeles this spring and summer. Learn more!
Photos: The Museum of Broadway Celebrates Black Storytellers of Broadway in New Exhib Photo
Photos: The Museum of Broadway Celebrates Black Storytellers of Broadway in New Exhibit
by Stephi Wild - Feb 4, 2025

The Museum Of Broadway recently celebrated its new special exhibit, Crafting Excellence: Black Storytellers of Broadway. Check out photos from the event here!
Roger Q. Mason's THE PRIDE OF LIONS To Receive Reading At The Tank Photo
Roger Q. Mason's THE PRIDE OF LIONS To Receive Reading At The Tank
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 29, 2025

Acclaimed Black Filipinx playwright and Kilroys List honoree Roger Q. Mason will receive a staged reading of their play THE PRIDE OF LIONS, directed by legendary intimacy coordinator Ann James with dramaturgy by Gaven Trinidad, at The Tank.
Cast Set For TOPDOG/UNDERDOG at Pasadena Playhouse Photo
Cast Set For TOPDOG/UNDERDOG at Pasadena Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Jan 29, 2025

Pasadena Playhouse has announced Brandon Gill to star as Booth and Brandon Micheal Hall to star as Lincoln in Topdog/Underdog  by Suzan-Lori Parks, directed by Gregg T. Daniel.
OUR TOWN Plays Final Broadway Performance Photo
OUR TOWN Plays Final Broadway Performance
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 19, 2025

Our Town will play its final performance at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre following 26 previews and 117 regular performances. The venue will soon be home to Othello, starring Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal.
The Museum of Broadway to Present Exhibit Showcasing Black Storytellers of Broadway Photo
The Museum of Broadway to Present Exhibit Showcasing Black Storytellers of Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 16, 2025

The Museum of Broadway will present a new special exhibit to celebrate and showcase the work of Black storytellers of Broadway, past and present: Crafting Excellence: Black Storytellers of Broadway. Learn more.
TOPDOG/UNDERDOG Trenton Premiere to be Presented at Passage Theatre Company Photo
TOPDOG/UNDERDOG Trenton Premiere to be Presented at Passage Theatre Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 15, 2025

In celebration of Black History Month, Passage Theatre is producing the Trenton premiere of Topdog/Underdog by Pulitzer prize-winning playwright Suzan-Lori Parks. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
John Douglas Thompson To Be Honored At Red Bull Theater Benefit Photo
John Douglas Thompson To Be Honored At Red Bull Theater Benefit
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 15, 2025

Red Bull Theater has announced that John Douglas Thompson will be presented with the Matador Award for Extraordinary Achievement in Classical Theater at the Running of the Red Bulls Gala Benefit.
Last Chance To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Birmingham Awards; ANASTASIA: THE MUSICAL at Northeast Alabama Community College Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 27, 2024

This is the last chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Birmingham Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Final Week To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Birmingham Awards; Northeast Alabama Community College Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Dec 23, 2024

This is the final week to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Birmingham Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Rachel Bay Jones, Stephanie J. Block, Derrick Baskin & Aaron Lazar Will Lead FOLLIES Photo
Rachel Bay Jones, Stephanie J. Block, Derrick Baskin & Aaron Lazar Will Lead FOLLIES in Concert at Pasadena Playhouse
by Joshua Wright - Dec 19, 2024

Casting has been announced for Follies in Concert at Pasadena Civic Auditorium. Rachel Bay Jones will star as Sally Durant Plummer, Stephanie J. Block will star as Phyllis Rogers Stone, Derrick Baskin will star as Buddy Plummer, and Aaron Lazar will star as Benjamin Stone in Stephen Sondheim’s groundbreaking musical presented in concert with a full 25-piece orchestra.
THE BOOK OF GRACE Chicago Premiere to be Presented at Steppenwolf Theatre Photo
THE BOOK OF GRACE Chicago Premiere to be Presented at Steppenwolf Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 18, 2024

Steppenwolf Theatre Company will continue its 49th season with the Chicago premiere of The Book of Grace, an incendiary family portrait by Suzan-Lori Parks. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Vote For The 2024 BroadwayWorld Birmingham Awards; ANASTASIA: THE MUSICAL at Northeast Alabama Community College Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 16, 2024

Voting continues for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Birmingham Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Latest Standings Announced For The 2024 BWW Birmingham Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 9, 2024

Don't miss your chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Birmingham Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
First Standings Announced For The 2024 BWW Birmingham Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 2, 2024

Check out the first stats for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Birmingham Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Video: LaChanze Takes On 'Heaven on Their Minds' at Miscast Photo
Video: LaChanze Takes On 'Heaven on Their Minds' at Miscast
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 18, 2024

Tony winner LaChanze appears in the latest flashback performance from MCC Theater's MISCAST23! Watch as she sings 'Heaven on Their Minds' from Jesus Christ Superstar in this video. 
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Suzan-Lori Parks written?

Suzan-Lori Parks has written 9 shows including Unchain My Heart (Bookwriter), The America Play (Playwright), Urban Zulu Mambo (Playwright), Topdog / Underdog (Playwright), F-ing A (Composer), The Book Of Grace (Playwright), The Death of the Last Black Man in the Whole Entire World (Playwright), The Red Letter Plays: In the Blood (Author), White Noise (Playwright).

What awards has Suzan-Lori Parks been nominated for?

Outstanding Play (The Lortels) for Plays For The Plague Year, Outstanding Music in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Plays for the Plague Year, Outstanding Book of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Harder They Come, Playwriting Award (Obie Awards) for White Noise, Playwrights' Sidewalk Inductee (The Lortels) for , Playwriting (Obie Awards) for Father Comes Home From the Wars Parts I, II, & III, Outstanding Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Topdog/Underdog, John Gassner Playwriting Award (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Topdog / Underdog , The Pulitzer Prize for Drama (The Pulitzer Prize) for Topdog/Underdog, Best Play (Tony Awards) for Topdog/Underdog, The Pulitzer Prize for Drama (The Pulitzer Prize) for In The Blood, The Pulitzer Prize for Drama (The Pulitzer Prize) for In the Blood , Guest Judges (Obie Awards), Playwriting (Obie Awards) for Venus and Best New American Play (Obie Awards) for Imperceptible Mutabilities in the Third Kingdom.

What awards has Suzan-Lori Parks won?

Suzan-Lori Parks has received numerous awards for her work, including the Outstanding Music in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Plays for the Plague Year, the Playwriting Award (Obie Awards) for White Noise, and she is a Playwrights' Sidewalk Inductee (The Lortels). She also won the Playwriting (Obie Awards) for Father Comes Home From the Wars Parts I, II, & III, as well as Outstanding Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Topdog/Underdog. Additionally, she received the John Gassner Playwriting Award (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Topdog/Underdog, and she was awarded The Pulitzer Prize for Drama for the same work. Parks has also received recognition as a Guest Judge (Obie Awards) and won the Playwriting (Obie Awards) for Venus, along with the Best New American Play (Obie Awards) for Imperceptible Mutabilities in the Third Kingdom.

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