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Wendy Wasserstein

Date of Death: January 30, 2006 (55)

Birth Place: Brooklyn, NY, USA

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Productions

 
[Broadway, 2015]
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[Off-Broadway, 2002]
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[Off-Broadway, 1983]
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Writing

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Awards and Nominations

Drama League Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Revival of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Play

Wendy Wasserstein, The Heidi Chronicles

The Lortels - 2006 - Lifetime Achievement Award

Wendy Wasserstein

Drama Desk Awards - 1993 - Outstanding New Play

Wendy Wasserstein, The Sisters Rosensweig

Tony Awards - 1993 - Best Play

Wendy Wasserstein, The Sisters Rosensweig

Drama Desk Awards - 1989 - Outstanding New Play

Wendy Wasserstein, The Heidi Chronicles


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New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 1989 - Best Play

Wendy Wasserstein, The Heidi Chronicles


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The Pulitzer Prize - 1989 - The Pulitzer Prize for Drama

Wendy Wasserstein, The Heidi Chronicles

Drama Desk Awards - 1984 - Outstanding Play

Wendy Wasserstein, Isn't It Romantic

Videos

News


Nichelle Lewis and More to Perform at 54 Below Next Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 14, 2025

Next week, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including The Wiz's Nichelle Lewis, and many more. See the full lineup! 
Finalists Revealed For The 2025 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize
by Stephi Wild - Feb 4, 2025

The Susan Smith Blackburn Prize has announced this year's finalists for the prestigious international playwriting award. Learn more about the finalists and the award here!
See Joaquina Kalukango, Kerry Ellis & More in February at 54 Below
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 31, 2025

Next month, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. See the full lineup featuring stars including Joaquina Kalukango, Kerry Ellis and more. Learn more.
Judges and Date Set For The Susan Smith Blackburn Prize
by Stephi Wild - Jan 27, 2025

The organizers of The Susan Smith Blackburn Prize have announced that the playwriting award will be presented at an invitation-only event on Monday, March 10 at Playwrights Horizons in New York City. Learn more here!
Gracie Lawrence & Emily Bergl Join Jonathan Groff in JUST IN TIME
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 14, 2025

JUST IN TIME, starring Tony Award winner Jonathan Groff as Bobby Darin, has found its supporting cast. Find out who will join the Tony winner in the new production along with additions to the show's design team
Previews: The New Jewish Theatre's 2025 Season to Include CABARET and THE HEIDI CHRONICLES
by James Lindhorst - Nov 26, 2024

The New Jewish Theatre (NJT) is pleased to announce its 27th season of producing professional plays and musicals at the J, beginning in March of 2025. The new season brings beloved shows by celebrated Jewish authors, as well as new work that presents unique perspectives on the Jewish experience.The Season opens with CABARET, and includes THE HEIDI CHRONICLES, TWO JEWS WALK INTO A WAR..., THE WANDERERS, and BASKERVILLE: A SHERLOCK HOLMES MYSTERY.
CABARET, THE HEIDI CHRONICLES, and More Set For New Jewish Theatre's 2025 Season
by Stephi Wild - Nov 25, 2024

The New Jewish Theatre has announced its 27th season of producing professional plays and musicals at the J, beginning in March of 2025. Learn more about the season here!
Photos: Eugene O'Neill Theater Center Honors Tom Viertel at 23rd Monte Cristo Award Gala
by Stephi Wild - Nov 19, 2024

The Eugene O’Neill Theater Center presented the 23rd Monte Cristo Award to Chair Emeritus Tom Viertel, last night at the Edison Ballroom in New York City. Check out photos here!
Interview: Derek Charles Livingston, The Newest Artistic Director At STAGES Houston
by Brett Cullum - Oct 30, 2024

Derek Charles Livingston has taken over this year as artistic director for STAGES HOUSTON. He was preceded by Kenn Mclaughlin, who stepped down after 25 seasons. Most recently, Derek was the director of new play development at the Utah Shakespeare Festival. Derek also previously served as the managing artistic director of the Celebration Theatre!
Interview: Playwright Jenny Lyn Bader and MRS. STERN WANDERS THE PRUSSIAN STATE LIBRARY
by Marina Kennedy - Oct 21, 2024

Broadwayworld had the opportunity to interview Jenny Lyn Bader about her career and the 'Mrs. Stern Wanders the Prussian State Library' at 59E59 Theaters.
Video: CHICAGO's Alyssa Milano Talks 'Broadway Firsts'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 15, 2024

BroadwayWorld sat down with Chicago on Broadway star Alyssa Milano to discuss her first Broadway experiences! Watch now!
Ana Gasteyer to Join TDF's Fall Fundraiser BROADWAY BREAKFAST At City Winery
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 9, 2024

Stage and screen star Ana Gasteyer has joined the lineup for its annual fall fundraiser, Broadway Breakfast, to be held at City Winery New York City. The event will feature Laura Benanti, and more. See how to purchase tickets.
How Common Are Autobiographical Plays and Musicals?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Oct 6, 2024

This time, the reader question was: With Yellow Face on Broadway, have there been other semi-autobiographical shows on Broadway where the writer made themself a character?
Video: Alyssa Milano Shares Story of Husband's Surprise on CHICAGO Opening Night
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 1, 2024

On Monday, Alyssa Milano visited Sherri Shepherd's talk show to discuss her experience in the current Broadway cast of Chicago. The actress recently joined the production as Roxie Hart, also making her Broadway debut. Watch the full interview!
Video: Alyssa Milano Talks Making Broadway Debut in the 'Masterpiece' CHICAGO
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 18, 2024

Earlier this week, Alyssa Milano celebrated her first night as Roxie Hart in the current Broadway production of Chicago. The 'Who's The Boss?' star is making her Broadway debut in the show and recently sat down with CBS New York to talk about her experience so far. Watch the interview!
All the Broadway Connections to Marvel's AGATHA ALL ALONG
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 18, 2024

Starring bonafide Broadway legend Patti LuPone along with new music from Frozen songwriters Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez, learn about all of the Broadway connections to Agatha All Along.
Video: Alyssa Milano Takes Her First Bow In CHICAGO On Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 17, 2024

Tonight 'Charmed' and 'Who's The Boss' star Alyssa Milano celebrated her opening night in Chicago on Broadway. Milano is making her Broadway debut tonight in the role of Roxie Hart. Check out video of her first curtain call!
Feature: TREE OF LIFE at White Theatre
by Alan Portner - Sep 12, 2024

The White Theatre presents a world premiere production of “Tree of Life,” a new two-act play, by Kansas City career writer and playwright Victor Wishna.  “Tree of Life” documents the journey of a sacred “Torah” that has rested in the arc of a small-town Iowa synagogue over more than a century.
Rachel Brosnahan & David Corenswet To Star In HOLIDAY One-Night-Only Benefit Reading
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 5, 2024

Rachel Brosnahan and David Corenswet will perform in a one-night-only benefit reading of HOLIDAY for The Acting Company on October 6.
Photos: Alyssa Milano Meets the Press for CHICAGO Debut
by Bruce Glikas - Sep 4, 2024

See photos of Alyssa Milano meeting the press ahead of her debut in Chicago!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Wendy Wasserstein written?

Wendy Wasserstein has written 15 shows including Isn't It Romantic (Playwright), Miami (Bookwriter), Orchards (Adaptation), Urban Blight (Bookwriter), The Heidi Chronicles (Playwright), The Sisters Rosenweig (Playwright), The Sisters Rosensweig (Playwright), Uncommon Women and Others (Playwright), An American Daughter (Playwright), Love's Fire: Fresh Numbers by Seven American Playwrights (Playwright), Old Money (Playwright), Escape: 6 Ways to Get Away (1) (Bookwriter), Escape: 6 Ways to Get Away (2) (Bookwriter), Third (Playwright), Pamela's First Musical (Bookwriter).

What awards has Wendy Wasserstein been nominated for?

Wendy Wasserstein has been nominated for several awards throughout her career. These include the Outstanding Revival of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Play at the Drama League Awards for "The Heidi Chronicles," the Lifetime Achievement Award at The Lortels, the Outstanding New Play at the Drama Desk Awards for "The Sisters Rosensweig," the Best Play at the Tony Awards for "The Sisters Rosensweig," the Outstanding New Play at the Drama Desk Awards for "The Heidi Chronicles," the Best Play at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for "The Heidi Chronicles," the Pulitzer Prize for Drama for "The Heidi Chronicles," and the Outstanding Play at the Drama Desk Awards for "Isn't It Romantic."

What awards has Wendy Wasserstein won?

Wendy Wasserstein has won several awards for her work in the theater industry. She received the Best Play award from the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for her play "The Heidi Chronicles." Additionally, she was honored with the prestigious Pulitzer Prize for Drama for the same play, "The Heidi Chronicles." These accolades recognize the excellence and impact of Wendy Wasserstein's writing in the world of Broadway.

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