Thornton Wilder
Date of Death: December 07, 1975 (78)
Birth Place: Madison, WI, USA
Latest News on Thornton Wilder:
OUR TOWN to Honor Veterans in November in Partnership with TDF (Oct 28, 2024)
Concord Theatricals Acquires Licensing Rights For James Graham Titles (Oct 28, 2024)
Broadway Stage and Screen- A Fall 2024 Watch Guide (Oct 26, 2024)
OUR TOWN to Honor Veterans in November in Partnership with TDF (Oct 28, 2024)
Concord Theatricals Acquires Licensing Rights For James Graham Titles (Oct 28, 2024)
Broadway Stage and Screen- A Fall 2024 Watch Guide (Oct 26, 2024)
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Source Material
Source Material
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Movies
We Live Again
[ 1934 ] writer
[ 1934 ] writer
Our Town
[ 1940 ] writer
[ 1940 ] writer
Shadow of a Doubt
[ 1943 ] writer
[ 1943 ] writer
The Matchmaker
[ 1958 ] writer
[ 1958 ] writer
Gahim 2: Hurgada
[ 1990 ] writer
[ 1990 ] writer
Our Town VCHS 2012
[ 2012 ] writer
[ 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
Videos
Video: Katie Holmes, Jim Parsons & More OUR TOWN Cast Members on the Red Carpet
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 15, 2024
Video: Sneak Peek at Makaya McCraven & SHABAKA, Coming to McCarter Theatre Next Weekend
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 13, 2024
Videos You Missed This Week: SUNSET BOULEVARD, MAYBE HAPPY ENDING and More
by Sidney Paterra - Sep 20, 2024
Video: How Beowulf Boritt Found Grover's Corners to Bring Back OUR TOWN
by Joey Mervis - Oct 1, 2024
Photo/Video: First Look at Amber Iman in HELLO, DOLLY! at Arkansas Rep
by Joshua Wright - Aug 22, 2024
Video: Watch a Ccene from Thornton Wilder's THE EMPORIUM at Alley Theatre
by Joshua Wright - May 29, 2024
Video: Rob Melrose and Kirk Lynn Talk Thornton Wilder's THE EMPORIUM at Alley Theatre
by Blair Ingenthron - May 12, 2024
Video: First Look At Agatha Christie's MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS at Syracuse Stage
by Joshua Wright - Mar 18, 2024
Video: CABARET at the Kit Kat Club Celebrates John Kander and Joel Grey's Lifetime Achievement Tony Awards
by Stephi Wild - Jun 12, 2023
Toni Tennille To Lead HELLO, DOLLY! at Yavapai College Performance Hall in Prescott, AZ
by Team BWW - Aug 26, 2022
VIDEO: Inside Look at Pioneer Theatre Company's Production of HELLO, DOLLY! Starring Paige Davis
by Marissa Tomeo - May 21, 2022
VIDEO: Get A First Look At Paige Davis In HELLO, DOLLY! At Pioneer Theatre Company
by Alan Henry - May 17, 2022
VIDEO: First Look at THE SKIN OF OUR TEETH, Opening Tonight at Lincoln Center Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 25, 2022
VIDEO: Ann Harada, Marc delaCruz, Anthony Lee Medina, and More Perform Monologue From OUR TOWN
by Stephi Wild - Jul 10, 2020
VIDEO: On This Day, April 20: Bette is Back Where She Belongs in HELLO DOLLY! On Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 20, 2018
News
OUR TOWN to Honor Veterans in November in Partnership with TDF
The current Broadway revival of Thornton Wilder’s Our Town, directed by Tony Award-winner Kenny Leon, is launching a partnership with TDF’s Veterans Theatregoing Program. Learn more!
The current Broadway revival of Thornton Wilder’s Our Town, directed by Tony Award-winner Kenny Leon, is launching a partnership with TDF’s Veterans Theatregoing Program. Learn more!
Concord Theatricals Acquires Licensing Rights For James Graham Titles
Concord Theatricals announced the acquisition of licensing rights for several plays by James Graham, including INK, THIS HOUSE, LABOUR OF LOVE, A HISTORY OF FALLING THINGS, and QUIZ.
Concord Theatricals announced the acquisition of licensing rights for several plays by James Graham, including INK, THIS HOUSE, LABOUR OF LOVE, A HISTORY OF FALLING THINGS, and QUIZ.
Broadway Stage and Screen- A Fall 2024 Watch Guide
A new Broadway season has arrived at last, full of exciting new shows and revivals of beloved classics. While many of them are original concepts or based on plays, 7 are already films that you can watch from home.
A new Broadway season has arrived at last, full of exciting new shows and revivals of beloved classics. While many of them are original concepts or based on plays, 7 are already films that you can watch from home.
Broadway Buying Guide: October 21, 2024- SUNSET BOULEVARD Storms Back to Broadway
Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, October 21, 2024.
Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, October 21, 2024.
Casts Set for Alley Theatre's 2024 Alley All New Festival
Alley Theatre revealed the cast for the 2024 Alley All New Festival, featuring a lineup of actors set to bring new works to life. The festival will showcase innovative plays and performances. Learn more!
Alley Theatre revealed the cast for the 2024 Alley All New Festival, featuring a lineup of actors set to bring new works to life. The festival will showcase innovative plays and performances. Learn more!
OUR TOWN Comes to Fort Salem Theater in November
Fort Salem Theater has announced the cast and creative team for their upcoming production of Thornton Wilder’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play, 'Our Town,' running November 8-10, 2024.
Fort Salem Theater has announced the cast and creative team for their upcoming production of Thornton Wilder’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play, 'Our Town,' running November 8-10, 2024.
Video: Katie Holmes, Jim Parsons & More OUR TOWN Cast Members on the Red Carpet
BroadwayWorld was on the red carpet for the opening night of Our Town, starring Katie Holmes, Jim Parsons and more! See what the cast members had to say about the opening of the show, and learn more about the production!
BroadwayWorld was on the red carpet for the opening night of Our Town, starring Katie Holmes, Jim Parsons and more! See what the cast members had to say about the opening of the show, and learn more about the production!
Photos: Cast of OUR TOWN Celebrates TOM LAKE Author Ann Patchett
On Sunday, October 13, New York Times bestselling author Ann Patchett attended a production and met with the cast of Thornton Wilder’s Our Town at the Barrymore Theatre. See photos!
On Sunday, October 13, New York Times bestselling author Ann Patchett attended a production and met with the cast of Thornton Wilder’s Our Town at the Barrymore Theatre. See photos!
Video: Zoey Deutch Discusses Longtime Dream of Performing OUR TOWN
Zoey Deutch visited CBS Mornings to discuss making her Bradway debut in the new production of Thornton Wilder's Out Town, which is currently playing at the Barrymore Theatre. Watch the interview now!
Zoey Deutch visited CBS Mornings to discuss making her Bradway debut in the new production of Thornton Wilder's Out Town, which is currently playing at the Barrymore Theatre. Watch the interview now!
Broadway Buying Guide: October 14, 2024- OUR TOWN, GYPSY, and More
Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, October 14, 2024.
Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, October 14, 2024.
Video: Sneak Peek at Makaya McCraven & SHABAKA, Coming to McCarter Theatre Next Weekend
Audiences will get a double bill of jazz brilliance with Makaya McCraven & SHABAKA on Saturday, October 19. Check out a video sneak peek at the performance here.
Audiences will get a double bill of jazz brilliance with Makaya McCraven & SHABAKA on Saturday, October 19. Check out a video sneak peek at the performance here.
Photos: Stars Arrive for OUR TOWN Opening Night on Broadway
Stars came out for the opening of Thornton Wilder’s Our Town, directed by Tony Award-winner Kenny Leon, on Thursday, October 10 at the Barrymore Theatre. Check out photos of Nina Dobrev, Shaun White, Kaitlyn Dever, Michael Kors, Raul Esparza, Cynthia Nixon and more as they arrive on the red carpet here!
Stars came out for the opening of Thornton Wilder’s Our Town, directed by Tony Award-winner Kenny Leon, on Thursday, October 10 at the Barrymore Theatre. Check out photos of Nina Dobrev, Shaun White, Kaitlyn Dever, Michael Kors, Raul Esparza, Cynthia Nixon and more as they arrive on the red carpet here!
Photos: OUR TOWN Cast & Creative Team Walk the Red Carpet on Opening Night
Check out photos of Jim Parsons, Katie Holmes, and more on the opening night red carpet of Our Town on Broadway. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets here.
Check out photos of Jim Parsons, Katie Holmes, and more on the opening night red carpet of Our Town on Broadway. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets here.
Video: Jim Parsons, Katie Holmes & More in OUR TOWN
Thornton Wilder’s Our Town, directed by Tony Award-winner Kenny Leon, opened on Thursday, October 10 at the Barrymore Theatre where the production is running for a strictly limited engagement. Get a first look at footage from the production here!
Thornton Wilder’s Our Town, directed by Tony Award-winner Kenny Leon, opened on Thursday, October 10 at the Barrymore Theatre where the production is running for a strictly limited engagement. Get a first look at footage from the production here!
Photos: Inside OUR TOWN Opening Night Curtain Call
Check out photos from the opening night curtain call of Our Town on Broadway, starring Jim Parsons, Katie Holmes and more. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
Check out photos from the opening night curtain call of Our Town on Broadway, starring Jim Parsons, Katie Holmes and more. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
Is Grover's Corners a Real Place?
Wilder might have written about what would become one of the most famous small towns described in literature, but in fact, fans of the play will never be able to visit Grover's Corners because it is entirely fictional.
Wilder might have written about what would become one of the most famous small towns described in literature, but in fact, fans of the play will never be able to visit Grover's Corners because it is entirely fictional.
TUTA Theatre To Stage Thornton Wilder's THE LONG CHRISTMAS DINNER
TUTA Theatre has announced it will stage the infrequently produced Thornton Wilder drama THE LONG CHRISTMAS DINNER for the 2024 holiday season.
TUTA Theatre has announced it will stage the infrequently produced Thornton Wilder drama THE LONG CHRISTMAS DINNER for the 2024 holiday season.
Review Roundup: OUR TOWN On Broadway Starring Jim Parsons & More
Kenny Leon's production of Thornton Wilder’s Our Town is now officially open on Broadway and the critics have had their say and we've rounded them up. Read all the reviews for the production, which marks the first major Broadway revival of the classic play in nearly 25 years.
Kenny Leon's production of Thornton Wilder’s Our Town is now officially open on Broadway and the critics have had their say and we've rounded them up. Read all the reviews for the production, which marks the first major Broadway revival of the classic play in nearly 25 years.
Video: Jim Parsons Talks Building Community With OUR TOWN Cast
Jim Parsons is sharing his experience with the new revival of Thornton Wilder’s Our Town. Parsons plays the Stage Manager in the production, a role he says was an immediate 'yes' when it was offered to him. Watch his interview on the Today Show now!
Jim Parsons is sharing his experience with the new revival of Thornton Wilder’s Our Town. Parsons plays the Stage Manager in the production, a role he says was an immediate 'yes' when it was offered to him. Watch his interview on the Today Show now!
Cultural Ambassador Ronald Rand to Bring Harold Clurman In LET IT BE ART! To Athens
Ronald Rand will perform his acclaimed solo play LET IT BE ART! as Harold Clurman in Athens during the Global Arts Education Summit, marking nearly 25 years of world tours. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Ronald Rand will perform his acclaimed solo play LET IT BE ART! as Harold Clurman in Athens during the Global Arts Education Summit, marking nearly 25 years of world tours. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
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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