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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
1938
Stage Manager [Replacement]

Productions

 
[Off-Broadway, 2026]
Writer
 
[Broadway, 2024]
Playwright

Writing

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Source Material
Source Material
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Movies

We Live Again
[ 1934 ] writer
Our Town
[ 1940 ] writer
Shadow of a Doubt
[ 1943 ] writer
The Matchmaker
[ 1958 ] writer
Gahim 2: Hurgada
[ 1990 ] writer
Our Town VCHS 2012
[ 2012 ] writer

Awards and Nominations

New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 1943 - Best American Play

Thornton WilderThe Skin of Our Teeth


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The Pulitzer Prize - 1943 - The Pulitzer Prize for Drama

Thornton Wilder, The Skin of Our Teeth


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The Pulitzer Prize - 1938 - The Pulitzer Prize for Drama

Thornton Wilder, Our Town

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Review Roundup: Thornton Wilder's THE EMPORIUM at Classic Stage Company
by A.A. Cristi - May 19, 2026

Read reviews for Classic Stage Company’s New York premiere of Thornton Wilder’s final play, The Emporium, adapted and completed by Kirk Lynn and directed by Rob Melrose. 
2026 Drama League Awards Winners- Joshua Henry, MEXODUS, LIBERATION Win Big
by Nicole Rosky - May 15, 2026

The best of Broadway and off-Broadway were on hand at the Ziegfeld Ballroom to celebrate 92nd Annual Drama League Awards, hosted by Emmy Award winner Frank DiLella. Check out a full list of winners here.
Birdland Jazz Club Will Present Julie Halston, Bill Charlap Trio & More In May 2026
by A.A. Cristi - May 9, 2026

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater will present a lineup including Julie Halston, Bill Charlap Trio, Michael Wolff Quartet, Robin McKelle, and recurring acts like Jim Caruso's Cast Party and the Birdland Big Band.
Asbury Park Theater Company to Present OUR TOWN at Jersey Shore Arts Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 8, 2026

Asbury Park Theater Company will stage Thornton Wilder's Pulitzer Prize-winning Our Town at the Palia Theater in Ocean Grove, NJ, with a post-show talkback featuring the Executive Director of the Thornton Wilder Society.
Photos: Thornton Wilder's THE EMPORIUM at Classic Stage Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 8, 2026

You can now get a first look at Classic Stage Company’s New York premiere of Thornton Wilder’s final play, The Emporium, adapted and completed by Kirk Lynn and directed by Rob Melrose.
Film Historian Max Alvarez Will Join Bergen County Players for THE 39 STEPS Talkback
by Stephi Wild - May 6, 2026

Bergen County Players will host a post-show talkback with film historian and Smithsonian Associates scholar Max Alvarez following a performance of THE 39 STEPS at Little Firehouse Theatre in Oradell, NJ.
THE SECRET GARDEN, DOUBT, and More Set for The Company Theatre of Rochester 2026-27 Season
by A.A. Cristi - May 1, 2026

The Company Theatre of Rochester announced its fifth season, featuring five productions including OUR TOWN, BURN THIS, DOUBT, THE SECRET GARDEN, and AS YOU LIKE IT, all performed at 28 Lawn Street in downtown Rochester.
THE SEAT OF OUR PANTS Is Now Available at the Theatre on Film and Tape Archive
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 30, 2026

BroadwayWorld has just learned that Ethan Lipton's The Seat of Our Pants, is now available at The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts at the Theatre on Film and Tape Archive (TOFT).
2026 Drama League Awards Nominations- The Full List
by Stephi Wild - Apr 20, 2026

The Drama League has announced the 2026 Drama League Awards Nominees, which include Chess, Heathers, Ragtime, The Rocky Horror Show, Cats: The Jellicle Ball, Titanique, Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York), and more. Check out the full list here!
Video: THE EMPORIUM Cast Gets Ready to Put on Thornton Wilder’s Final Play
by Luka Vonier - Apr 18, 2026

Rehearsals are underway for Classic Stage Company’s New York premiere of Thornton Wilder’s final play, The Emporium, adapted and completed by Kirk Lynn and directed by Rob Melrose. Watch in this video as the whole company chats more about what audiences can expect.
Photos: THE EMPORIUM Cast in Rehearsals for Off-Broadway Run
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 14, 2026

Rehearsals are underway for Classic Stage Company’s New York premiere of Thornton Wilder’s final play, The Emporium, adapted and completed by Kirk Lynn and directed by Rob Melrose. Get a first look at the company in rehearsals!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld April 13, 2026- MOULIN ROUGE! Extends Broadway Run and More
by - Apr 13, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is April 13, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend.
Review: THE SAVANNAH SIPPING SOCIETY at Westport Community Theatre
by Sherry Shameer Cohen - Apr 13, 2026

What did our critic think of THE SAVANNAH SIPPING SOCIETY at Westport Community Theatre?
Photos: Meet the Cast of THE EMPORIUM at CSC
by Jennifer Broski - Apr 10, 2026

OUR TOWN To Be Presented By Great Canadian Theatre Company For Lawyer Play Fundraiser
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 10, 2026

No article content was provided. Please submit the full press release or article text to generate an accurate headline, blurb, and ticket information.
Exclusive: How AMERICAN CLASSIC Brought OUR TOWN to the Screen
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 9, 2026

Ahead of the season finale, dive into the making of American Classic with the writers and co-creators, and watch an exclusive clip of Kevin Kline performing from Our Town in the upcoming episode.
THE CRUCIBLE, FOOTLOOSE and More Set for Market House Theatre's 2026-27 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 3, 2026

Market House Theatre in Paducah, KY unveiled its 63rd season, themed 'The Act of Community,' featuring Come From Away, The Crucible, Footloose, and two more productions across the 2026–2027 season.
Pulitzer Prize for Drama: Iconic Plays That Shaped American Theater
by Sidney Paterra - Apr 3, 2026

The Pulitzer Prize for Drama is one of the most prestigious honors in American theater, celebrating outstanding works that have made a significant impact on the stage. Here's a closer look at what the Pulitzer Prize for Drama is, how it works, and why it matters.
HELLO, DOLLY! & More Lead Dallas's Spring 2026 Top Theatre Shows
by Team BWW - Apr 2, 2026

Dallas is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Check out our top picks for Spring 2026 in Dallas!
American Classic’s Theatrical DNA is Its Pedigree
by Howard Sherman - Apr 2, 2026

Nestled quietly in a corner of the MGM+ streamer, a service that rarely gets invoked when the streaming giants are under discussion, lies the answer to anyone who has wondered for the past 20 years, as I have, “Why can’t we have another series like ‘Slings and Arrows?’”

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Thornton Wilder been in?

Thornton Wilder has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has Thornton Wilder been in?

Thornton Wilder has not appeared in the West End

What awards has Thornton Wilder been nominated for?

Thornton Wilder has been nominated for several awards throughout his career. He was nominated for the Best American Play award by the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for his plays "The Skin of Our Teeth." Additionally, he received nominations for the prestigious Pulitzer Prize for Drama for both "The Skin of Our Teeth" and "Our Town."

What awards has Thornton Wilder won?

Thornton Wilder has won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama twice. He won the award for his plays "The Skin of Our Teeth" and "Our Town". Both plays were recognized by the Pulitzer Prize committee for their excellence in the field of drama.

How many shows has Thornton Wilder written?

Thornton Wilder has written 13 shows including The Trumpet Shall Sound (Playwright), The Merchant of Yonkers (Playwright), The Skin of Our Teeth (Playwright), The Matchmaker (Playwright), Plays For Bleecker Street (Playwright), Hello, Dolly! (Source Material), The Matchmaker (Playwright), Wilder, Wilder, Wilder (Playwright), The Skin of Our Teeth (Playwright), Over and Over (Source Material), Our Town (Playwright), The Skin of Our Teeth (Playwright), The Skin of Our Teeth (Source Material).

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