Lucas Hnath
Latest News on Lucas Hnath:
WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME Opens American Lives Theatre's Fifth Season (Aug 26, 2024)
Cast Set for ARRIVEDERCI Reading at The Tank's LimeFest (Aug 8, 2024)
South Coast Repertory Names Suzanne Appel As Managing Director (Jul 23, 2024)
WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME Opens American Lives Theatre's Fifth Season (Aug 26, 2024)
Cast Set for ARRIVEDERCI Reading at The Tank's LimeFest (Aug 8, 2024)
South Coast Repertory Names Suzanne Appel As Managing Director (Jul 23, 2024)
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[Off-Broadway]
Atlantic Theater Company Off-Broadway Premiere Production, 2023
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Awards and Nominations
Tony Awards - 2017 - Best Play
Lucas Hnath, A Doll's House, Part 2
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Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2016 - Outstanding New Off-Broadway Play
Lucas Hnath, The Christians
Helen Hayes Awards - 2014 - Outstanding New Play or Musical
Lucas HnathRed Speedo
Videos
VIDEO: John Lithgow Says HILLARY AND CLINTON is a Very Personal Play
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 23, 2019
VIDEO: John Lithgow Has Grown to Love Wearing Short Shorts Thanks to HILLARY AND CLINTON
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 21, 2019
VIDEO: BWW Hits The Red Carpet at Opening Night of HILLARY AND CLINTON
by Stephi Wild - Apr 19, 2019
VIDEO: Laurie Metcalf Says HILLARY AND CLINTON is Very Much a Marriage Play
by Kaitlin Milligan - Apr 17, 2019
VIDEO: John Lithgow Reveals He Doesn't Imitate Bill in HILLARY AND CLINTON
by Kaitlin Milligan - Apr 4, 2019
VIDEO: Behind the Scenes of Berkeley Repertory Theatre's Meet and Greet for A DOLL'S HOUSE, PART 2
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 14, 2018
VIDEO: 30 Days of Tony! Day 8- Condola Rashad Hits the 2017 Tony Red Carpet!
by A.A. Cristi - May 19, 2018
Theater Talk: The Critics Chime in on Their Favorite Shows of the Season
by Theater Talk - Jul 10, 2017
VIDEO: Laurie Metcalf and Lucas Hnath Chat A DOLL'S HOUSE PART 2 on CBS Sunday Morning
by Julie Musbach - Jun 4, 2017
Theater Talk: In Discussion with the Teams from ANASTASIA and A DOLL'S HOUSE, PART 2
by Theater Talk - Jun 1, 2017
Tony Awards Close-Up: Lucas Hnath Explains How to Build A DOLL'S HOUSE, PART 2
by Nicole Rosky - May 9, 2017
TV: First Look at Highlights of Lookingglass Theatre Company's DEATH TAX
by Christina Mancuso - Sep 11, 2014
News
WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME Opens American Lives Theatre's Fifth Season
American Lives Theatre has announced the opening of 'What the Constitution Means to Me,' a Pulitzer Finalist and Tony nominee by Heidi Schreck.
American Lives Theatre has announced the opening of 'What the Constitution Means to Me,' a Pulitzer Finalist and Tony nominee by Heidi Schreck.
Cast Set for ARRIVEDERCI Reading at The Tank's LimeFest
Purple Light Productions has revealed the cast for the premiere reading of Annie Brown's ARRIVEDERCI, directed by Chloe Selavka, at The Tank. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Purple Light Productions has revealed the cast for the premiere reading of Annie Brown's ARRIVEDERCI, directed by Chloe Selavka, at The Tank. Learn how to purchase tickets.
South Coast Repertory Names Suzanne Appel As Managing Director
South Coast Repertory and its Board of Trustees have announced that Suzanne Appel will be the theatre’s new managing director. The appointment follows a national search. Appel joins Artistic Director David Ivers as co-chief executive officer of the Tony Award-winning theatre, now celebrating its 60th season.
South Coast Repertory and its Board of Trustees have announced that Suzanne Appel will be the theatre’s new managing director. The appointment follows a national search. Appel joins Artistic Director David Ivers as co-chief executive officer of the Tony Award-winning theatre, now celebrating its 60th season.
Review: RED SPEEDO, Orange Tree Theatre
The world of professional swimming has been dogged by stories of doping and Hnath's play seeks to explore the ethical aspects of this issue and how far someone will go to be a winner. So far, so intriguing, but Red Speedo feels unfinished and Hnath fails to either dig deep enough or offer any interesting commentary about these themes.
The world of professional swimming has been dogged by stories of doping and Hnath's play seeks to explore the ethical aspects of this issue and how far someone will go to be a winner. So far, so intriguing, but Red Speedo feels unfinished and Hnath fails to either dig deep enough or offer any interesting commentary about these themes.
Photos: RED SPEEDO Opens This Week at Orange Tree Theatre
All new production photos have been released for Red Speedo at Orange Tree Theatre ahead of its opening night tomorrow. The production starring Finn Cole will then run until 10 August. Check out the photos here!
All new production photos have been released for Red Speedo at Orange Tree Theatre ahead of its opening night tomorrow. The production starring Finn Cole will then run until 10 August. Check out the photos here!
Dezart Performs Announces 2024/2025 Season
The Season opens with the 2019 Broadway political dark comedy HILLARY AND CLINTON by Lucas Hnath (November 15 - 24, 2024). Next is the 2022 Pulitzer Prize winner FAT HAM,a modern-day Hamlet by James Ijames (January 17 - 26, 2025). The season continues with the Off-Broadway hit drama GRAND CONCOURSE by award-winning playwright Heidi Schreck.
The Season opens with the 2019 Broadway political dark comedy HILLARY AND CLINTON by Lucas Hnath (November 15 - 24, 2024). Next is the 2022 Pulitzer Prize winner FAT HAM,a modern-day Hamlet by James Ijames (January 17 - 26, 2025). The season continues with the Off-Broadway hit drama GRAND CONCOURSE by award-winning playwright Heidi Schreck.
THE 24 HOUR PLAYS: NATIONALS 2024 Cohort Announced
THE 24 HOUR PLAYS has announced this year's cohort for The 24 Hour Plays: Nationals, which will return this summer for their 13th year. A weeklong professional development initiative for early-career theater artists, The 24 Hour Plays: Nationals 2024 will take place July 15-22, 2024 at the Pace University Lower Manhattan campus.
THE 24 HOUR PLAYS has announced this year's cohort for The 24 Hour Plays: Nationals, which will return this summer for their 13th year. A weeklong professional development initiative for early-career theater artists, The 24 Hour Plays: Nationals 2024 will take place July 15-22, 2024 at the Pace University Lower Manhattan campus.
Review: A DOLL'S HOUSE: PART II at Beck Center
Western culture was struck by numerous changes in the late twentieth century. Many monarchs fell, Socialism, Communism and Democracy made in-roads, the social sciences developed the concepts of psychology and sociology, the industrial revolution changed manufacturing, and the way the middle class would live was drastically altered.
Western culture was struck by numerous changes in the late twentieth century. Many monarchs fell, Socialism, Communism and Democracy made in-roads, the social sciences developed the concepts of psychology and sociology, the industrial revolution changed manufacturing, and the way the middle class would live was drastically altered.
Find Out Who Will Join Finn Cole in Lucas Hnath's RED SPEEDO
Orange Tree Theatre has announced the full cast for the UK première of Lucas Hnath’s Red Speedo directed by Matthew Dunster.
Orange Tree Theatre has announced the full cast for the UK première of Lucas Hnath’s Red Speedo directed by Matthew Dunster.
iddlebury Acting Company Will Hold Cutting Edge Play Reading of ISAAC'S EYE
Middlebury Acting Company’s Cutting-Edge Staged Reading Series will return with the seventh season of provocative, relevant, intelligent plays.
Middlebury Acting Company’s Cutting-Edge Staged Reading Series will return with the seventh season of provocative, relevant, intelligent plays.
Cape Cod Theatre Project Announces 30th Season of Plays
The Cape Cod Theatre Project has announced its 30th Season of New Plays, running weekend nights in July from July 5 through July 28 at Falmouth Academy's Simon Center for the Arts.
The Cape Cod Theatre Project has announced its 30th Season of New Plays, running weekend nights in July from July 5 through July 28 at Falmouth Academy's Simon Center for the Arts.
NYU Skirball Reveals Lineup For Fall 2024 Season
NYU Skirball’s Fall 2024 season will open on Friday, September 6 with the North American premiere of Counting and Cracking, a two-week run co-presented with The Public Theater. Learn more about the season here!
NYU Skirball’s Fall 2024 season will open on Friday, September 6 with the North American premiere of Counting and Cracking, a two-week run co-presented with The Public Theater. Learn more about the season here!
Chester Theatre Company Announces Full Casting for 35th Season
Full casting has been announced for Chester Theatre Company's 2024 season.
Full casting has been announced for Chester Theatre Company's 2024 season.
Chester Theatre Company Reveals Casting For 35th Season
Chester Theatre Company has announced casting for its 2024 season. Learn more about the full season here!
Chester Theatre Company has announced casting for its 2024 season. Learn more about the full season here!
A DOLL'S HOUSE, PART 2 to Open at Beck Center for the Arts
Beck Center for the Arts will present a production of A Doll's House, Part 2. See when and where you can see the performance. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Beck Center for the Arts will present a production of A Doll's House, Part 2. See when and where you can see the performance. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Interview: Jessica Kubzansky's Multi-Tasking Discovering THE BODY'S MIDNIGHT
In a co-production with IAMA Theatre Company, Boston Court’s current production - Tira Palmquist’s The Body’s Midnight opened April 18, 2024. Boston Court’s artistic director Jessica Kubzansky directs this world premiere cast of Ryan W. Garcia, Jonathan Nichols-Navarro, Sonal Shah and Keliher Walsh. Midst her multiple responsibilities, Jessica found time to answer a few of my queries.
In a co-production with IAMA Theatre Company, Boston Court’s current production - Tira Palmquist’s The Body’s Midnight opened April 18, 2024. Boston Court’s artistic director Jessica Kubzansky directs this world premiere cast of Ryan W. Garcia, Jonathan Nichols-Navarro, Sonal Shah and Keliher Walsh. Midst her multiple responsibilities, Jessica found time to answer a few of my queries.
Photos: On the Red Carpet at Opening Night of MARY JANE
Mary Jane, led by Rachel McAdams, written by Pulitzer Prize finalist Amy Herzog, officially opened on Broadway last night, April 23. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos from the opening night red carpet here!
Mary Jane, led by Rachel McAdams, written by Pulitzer Prize finalist Amy Herzog, officially opened on Broadway last night, April 23. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos from the opening night red carpet here!
Quincy Tyler Bernstine & Anne Washburn to be Honored at The Civilians 2024 Gala
The Civilians' 23/24 Gala will celebrate A NOVEL REALITY — theater that awakens new thinking and perceptions. Learn more about the gala and see how to attend!
The Civilians' 23/24 Gala will celebrate A NOVEL REALITY — theater that awakens new thinking and perceptions. Learn more about the gala and see how to attend!
Listen: Playwrights Horizons Presents YOU CAN'T HIDE FROM YOURSELF as Part of Soundstage Podcast
Playwrights Horizons will present Erin Courtney’s You Can’t Hide from Yourself, directed by Kate Bergstrom—the latest episode of Soundstage. Listen now!
Playwrights Horizons will present Erin Courtney’s You Can’t Hide from Yourself, directed by Kate Bergstrom—the latest episode of Soundstage. Listen now!
Spotlight: UNPRODUCED SCREENPLAY ABOUT THE DEATH OF WALT DISNEY at Young Centre for the Performing Arts
Outside the March and Soulpepper Theatre present A Public Reading of an Unproduced Screenplay About the Death of Walt Disney
Outside the March and Soulpepper Theatre present A Public Reading of an Unproduced Screenplay About the Death of Walt Disney
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Lucas Hnath written?
Lucas Hnath has written 6 shows including The Christians (Writer), A Doll's House, Part 2 (Playwright), Hillary and Clinton (Playwright), The Thin (Playwright), Dana H (Playwright), A Simulacrum (Co-Playwright).
What awards has Lucas Hnath been nominated for?
Lucas Hnath has been nominated for the following awards: Best Play at the Tony Awards for A Doll's House, Part 2; Outstanding New Off-Broadway Play at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for The Christians; and Outstanding New Play or Musical at the Helen Hayes Awards for Red Speedo.
What awards has Lucas Hnath won?
Lucas Hnath has won the Outstanding New Off-Broadway Play award at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for his work on The Christians.
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