Doug Wright

Latest News on Doug Wright:
Betsy Wolfe, The Skivvies & More Set for Le Petit Théâtre du Vieux Carré's 2024-25 Season (May 24, 2024)

Bay Street Theater Announces Cast And Crew For MASTER CLASS (May 23, 2024)

Studio Theater In Exile to Present I AM MY OWN WIFE' By Doug Wright (May 23, 2024)

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Doug's plays include I Am My Own Wife (Tony Award, Pulitzer Prize), Posterity and Quills (Obie Award), as well as books for the musicals Grey Gardens (Tony nomination), The Little Mermaid and Hands on a Hardbody (Drama Desk nomination). Films include the screen adaptation of Quills (Paul Selvin Award, WGA). He is president of The Dramatists Guild and on the board of New York Theatre Workshop. He has received grants from United States Artists and the American Academy of Arts and Letters. He lives in New York with his husband, singer-songwriter David Clement, and cats Glynis and Murray.

Doug Wright Photos

Doug Wright

Date:

05/14/2024

From: Photos: The New Dramatists Honor Michael Greif at Annual Luncheon

Michael Greif, Christine Ebersole, Priscilla Lopez and Doug Wright

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05/14/2024

From: Photos: The New Dramatists Honor Michael Greif at Annual Luncheon

Michael Greif and Doug Wright

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05/14/2024

From: Photos: The New Dramatists Honor Michael Greif at Annual Luncheon

Doug Wright

Date:

03/19/2024

From: Photos: Go Inside NYTW's 2024 Gala Honoring Liesl Tommy

Doug Wright

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03/19/2024

From: Photos: Go Inside NYTW's 2024 Gala Honoring Liesl Tommy

Doug Wright

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05/19/2023

From: Photos: Stars From SOME LIKE IT HOT, INTO THE WOODS And More Hit The Red Carpet At The 2023 Drama League Awards

Sean Hayes and Doug Wright

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05/19/2023

From: Photos: Stars From SOME LIKE IT HOT, INTO THE WOODS And More Hit The Red Carpet At The 2023 Drama League Awards

Playwright Doug Wright and Director Lisa Peterson

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04/25/2023

From: Photos: See Matt Damon, Bradley Cooper & More at GOODNIGHT, OSCAR Opening Night

Creative Consultant Trammel Tillman, Director Lisa Peterson, Set Deaigner Rachel Hauc Photo

Creative Consultant Trammel Tillman, Director Lisa Peterson, Set Deaigner Rachel Hauck, Lighting Designer Carolina Ortiz Herrera, Musical Supervisor Chris Fenwick, Wig & Makeup Design J. Jared Janas, Playwright Doug Wright and David Clement.

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04/25/2023

From: Photos: See Matt Damon, Bradley Cooper & More at GOODNIGHT, OSCAR Opening Night

Peter Grosz, John Zdrojeski, Sean Hayes, Director Lisa Peterson, Ben Rappaport, Emily Photo

Peter Grosz, John Zdrojeski, Sean Hayes, Director Lisa Peterson, Ben Rappaport, Emily Bergl, Marchant Davis Alex Wyse and Playwright Doug Wright

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04/25/2023

From: Photos: Inside the Opening Night Party For GOOD NIGHT, OSCAR

Peter Grosz, John Zdrojeski, Ben Rappaport, Sean Hayes, Marchant Davis, Director Lisa Photo

Peter Grosz, John Zdrojeski, Ben Rappaport, Sean Hayes, Marchant Davis, Director Lisa Peterson, Emily Bergl, Max Roll, Thomas Michael Hammond, Alex Wyse, Sam Bell-Gurwitz, Stephanie Janssen, Playwright Doug Wright and Set Designer Rachel Hauck

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04/25/2023

From: Photos: Inside the Opening Night Party For GOOD NIGHT, OSCAR

Tony Kushner and Doug Wright

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04/25/2023

From: Photos: Inside the Opening Night Party For GOOD NIGHT, OSCAR

Doug Wright and Cynthia Nixon

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04/25/2023

From: Photos: Inside the Opening Night Party For GOOD NIGHT, OSCAR

Andy Sandberg and Doug Wright

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04/25/2023

From: Photos: Inside the Opening Night Party For GOOD NIGHT, OSCAR

Michael Feinstein and Doug Wright

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04/25/2023

From: Photos: Inside the Opening Night Party For GOOD NIGHT, OSCAR

Oscar Levant's daughter Amanda Levant Carmel and Playwright Doug Wright

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04/25/2023

From: Photos: Inside the Opening Night Party For GOOD NIGHT, OSCAR

Playwright Doug Wright, Michael Feinstein and Oscar Levant's daughter Amanda Levant C Photo

Playwright Doug Wright, Michael Feinstein and Oscar Levant's daughter Amanda Levant Carmel

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04/25/2023

From: Photos: Inside the Opening Night Party For GOOD NIGHT, OSCAR

Zachary Quinto and Playwright Doug Wright

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04/25/2023

From: Photos: Inside the Opening Night Party For GOOD NIGHT, OSCAR

Producer Steven Spielberg and Playwright Doug Wright

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04/25/2023

From: Photos: Inside the Opening Night Party For GOOD NIGHT, OSCAR

Producer Steven Spielberg and Playwright Doug Wright

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04/25/2023

From: Photos: Inside the Opening Night Party For GOOD NIGHT, OSCAR

Playwright Doug Wright and

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04/25/2023

From: Photos: Inside the Opening Night Party For GOOD NIGHT, OSCAR

Playwright Doug Wright

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04/25/2023

From: Photos: Inside the Opening Night Party For GOOD NIGHT, OSCAR

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04/25/2023

From: Photos: Inside the Opening Night Party For GOOD NIGHT, OSCAR

Peter Grosz, John Zdrojeski, Sean Hayes, Director Lisa Peterson, Ben Rappaport, Emily Bergl, Marchant Davis Alex Wyse and Playwright Doug Wright

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04/25/2023

From: Photos: Inside the Opening Night Party For GOOD NIGHT, OSCAR

Director Lisa Peterson, Sean Hayes, Playwright Doug Wright and Emily Bergl

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04/25/2023

From: Photos: The Cast of GOOD NIGHT, OSCAR Takes Their Opening Night Bows

Director Lisa Peterson, Sean Hayes, Playwright Doug Wright and Emily Bergl

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04/25/2023

From: Photos: The Cast of GOOD NIGHT, OSCAR Takes Their Opening Night Bows

]Director Lisa Peterson, Sean Hayes and Playwright Doug Wright

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04/25/2023

From: Photos: The Cast of GOOD NIGHT, OSCAR Takes Their Opening Night Bows

Ben Rappaport, Director Lisa Peterson, Sean Hayes, Playwright Doug Wright, Emily Berg Photo

Ben Rappaport, Director Lisa Peterson, Sean Hayes, Playwright Doug Wright, Emily Bergl

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04/25/2023

From: Photos: The Cast of GOOD NIGHT, OSCAR Takes Their Opening Night Bows

Doug Wright, Sean Hayes, Lisa Peterson

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03/31/2023

From: Photos: Sean Hayes & the Cast of GOOD NIGHT, OSCAR Meet the Press

Doug Wright, Sean Hayes, Lisa Peterson

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03/31/2023

From: Photos: Sean Hayes & the Cast of GOOD NIGHT, OSCAR Meet the Press

Ben Rappaport. Marchánt Davis, Doug Wright, Emily Bergl, Sean Hayes, Lisa Peterson, Photo

Ben Rappaport. Marchánt Davis, Doug Wright, Emily Bergl, Sean Hayes, Lisa Peterson, John Zdrojeski, Peter Grosz, Alex Wyse

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03/31/2023

From: Photos: Sean Hayes & the Cast of GOOD NIGHT, OSCAR Meet the Press

Back: Marchánt Davis, Ben Rappaport, Sam Bell-Gurwitz, Doug Wright, Emily Bergl, Lis Photo

Back: Marchánt Davis, Ben Rappaport, Sam Bell-Gurwitz, Doug Wright, Emily Bergl, Lisa Peterson, John Zdrojeski, Peter Grosz, Thomas Michael Hammond, Stephanie Janssen Front: Alex Wyse, Sean Hayes, Postell Pringle, Max Roll

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03/31/2023

From: Photos: Sean Hayes & the Cast of GOOD NIGHT, OSCAR Meet the Press

Doug Wright, David Clement

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11/22/2022

From: Photos: On the Red Carpet at Opening Night of A CHRISTMAS CAROL

Doug Wright, David Clement

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11/22/2022

From: Photos: On the Red Carpet at Opening Night of A CHRISTMAS CAROL

Doug Wright

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04/12/2022

From: Photos: Inside the NYTW 2022 Gala Honoring James C. Nicola

David Clement and Doug Wright

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04/12/2022

From: Photos: Inside the NYTW 2022 Gala Honoring James C. Nicola

Doug Wright and James C. Nicola

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04/12/2022

From: Photos: Inside the NYTW 2022 Gala Honoring James C. Nicola

Doug Wright

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02/18/2022

From: Photos: Sean Hayes, Ethan Slater and More Prep for GOOD NIGHT, OSCAR at Goodman Theatre

Daniel Cantor, Peter Grosz and Doug Wright

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02/18/2022

From: Photos: Sean Hayes, Ethan Slater and More Prep for GOOD NIGHT, OSCAR at Goodman Theatre

Doug Wright

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04/01/2019

From: Photo Coverage: The Stars Arrive on the Red Carpet at WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME Opening Night

Doug Wright

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01/15/2019

From: Photo Coverage: Inside Opening Night of Ensemble for the Romantic Century's MAESTRO

Doug Wright

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01/15/2019

From: Photo Coverage: Inside Opening Night of Ensemble for the Romantic Century's MAESTRO

Doug Wright

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10/30/2018

From: Photo Flash: Christine Ebersole, Sydney Lucas And More Attend The 2018 Samuel French Awards

Antoinette Nwandu, Marsha Norman, Lucy Simon, and Doug Wright

Date:

10/30/2018

From: Photo Flash: Christine Ebersole, Sydney Lucas And More Attend The 2018 Samuel French Awards

Bruce Lazarus, Antoinette Nwandu, Marsha Norman, Lucy Simon, Doug Wright and Nathan C Photo

Bruce Lazarus, Antoinette Nwandu, Marsha Norman, Lucy Simon, Doug Wright and Nathan Collins

Date:

10/30/2018

From: Photo Flash: Christine Ebersole, Sydney Lucas And More Attend The 2018 Samuel French Awards

Christine Ebersole and Doug Wright

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10/30/2018

From: Photo Flash: Christine Ebersole, Sydney Lucas And More Attend The 2018 Samuel French Awards

Doug Wright, Moises Kaufman

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10/30/2018

From: Photo Flash: Christine Ebersole, Sydney Lucas And More Attend The 2018 Samuel French Awards

Doug Wright, Scott Frankel, Christine Ebersole

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10/30/2018

From: Photo Flash: Christine Ebersole, Sydney Lucas And More Attend The 2018 Samuel French Awards

Sherie Renee Scott, Doug Wright, and Sierra Boggess

Date:

10/30/2018

From: Photo Flash: Christine Ebersole, Sydney Lucas And More Attend The 2018 Samuel French Awards

Doug Wright

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04/24/2018

From: Photo Coverage: Broadway Comes Out to Toast Stephen Schwartz at DGF Gala

David Cale and Doug Wright

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04/24/2018

From: Photo Coverage: Broadway Comes Out to Toast Stephen Schwartz at DGF Gala

Doug Wright

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11/17/2017

From: Photo Flash: TCG Fetes WAR PAINT Creative Team at 2017 Gala

Scott Frankel, Michael Korie, Doug Wright, Michael Greif and Philip Himberg

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11/17/2017

From: Photo Flash: TCG Fetes WAR PAINT Creative Team at 2017 Gala

Doug Wright

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11/07/2017

From: Photo Flash: Hal Prince, Stephen Sondheim and More on the Red Carpet for DGF's 'Lucky Stars' Gala

Marc Rey and Doug Wright

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11/07/2017

From: Photo Flash: Hal Prince, Stephen Sondheim and More on the Red Carpet for DGF's 'Lucky Stars' Gala

Marc Rey and Doug Wright

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11/07/2017

From: Photo Flash: Hal Prince, Stephen Sondheim and More on the Red Carpet for DGF's 'Lucky Stars' Gala

Doug Wright

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11/07/2017

From: Photo Flash: Carol Burnett, Ramin Karimloo, Norm Lewis, John Mulaney, Stephen Sondheim and More Onstage at DGF's 2017 'Lucky Stars' Gala

Doug Wright

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11/07/2017

From: Photo Flash: Carol Burnett, Ramin Karimloo, Norm Lewis, John Mulaney, Stephen Sondheim and More Onstage at DGF's 2017 'Lucky Stars' Gala

Doug Wright

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09/26/2017

From: Photo Coverage: Dramatists Guild Foundation Salon Celebrates the WAR PAINT Team

Doug Wright

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09/26/2017

From: Photo Coverage: Dramatists Guild Foundation Salon Celebrates the WAR PAINT Team

Doug Wright

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09/26/2017

From: Photo Coverage: Dramatists Guild Foundation Salon Celebrates the WAR PAINT Team

Joseph A. Bierman and Doug Wright

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09/26/2017

From: Photo Coverage: Dramatists Guild Foundation Salon Celebrates the WAR PAINT Team

Scott Frankel, Doug Wright and Michael Korie

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09/26/2017

From: Photo Coverage: Dramatists Guild Foundation Salon Celebrates the WAR PAINT Team

Scott Frankel, Doug Wright and Michael Korie

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09/26/2017

From: Photo Coverage: Dramatists Guild Foundation Salon Celebrates the WAR PAINT Team

Scott Frankel, Doug Wright and Michael Korie

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09/26/2017

From: Photo Coverage: Dramatists Guild Foundation Salon Celebrates the WAR PAINT Team

Scott Frankel, Doug Wright and Michael Korie

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09/26/2017

From: Photo Coverage: Dramatists Guild Foundation Salon Celebrates the WAR PAINT Team

Scott Frankel, Doug Wright and Michael Korie

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09/26/2017

From: Photo Coverage: Dramatists Guild Foundation Salon Celebrates the WAR PAINT Team

Scott Frankel, Doug Wright, Amy Fine and Michael Korie

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09/26/2017

From: Photo Coverage: Dramatists Guild Foundation Salon Celebrates the WAR PAINT Team

Scott Frankel, Doug Wright, Amy Fine Collins and Michael Korie

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09/26/2017

From: Photo Coverage: Dramatists Guild Foundation Salon Celebrates the WAR PAINT Team

Scott Frankel, Doug Wright, Amy Fine Collins and Michael Korie

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09/26/2017

From: Photo Coverage: Dramatists Guild Foundation Salon Celebrates the WAR PAINT Team

Scott Frankel, Doug Wright, Amy Fine Collins and Michael Korie

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09/26/2017

From: Photo Coverage: Dramatists Guild Foundation Salon Celebrates the WAR PAINT Team

Scott Frankel, Doug Wright, Amy Fine Collinsand Michael Korie

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09/26/2017

From: Photo Coverage: Dramatists Guild Foundation Salon Celebrates the WAR PAINT Team

Doug Wright

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05/17/2017

From: Photo Coverage: Broadway Celebrates Daryl Roth and Paula Vogel at the New Dramatists 68th Annual Spring Luncheon

Doug Wright and Amanda Green

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05/17/2017

From: Photo Coverage: Broadway Celebrates Daryl Roth and Paula Vogel at the New Dramatists 68th Annual Spring Luncheon

Doug Wright and Scott Frankel

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05/16/2017

From: Photo Coverage: Broadway Celebrates Michael Greif at New York Theatre Workshop's 2017 Spring Gala!

Doug Wright, Scott Frankel, Patti LuPone and Michael Greif

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05/16/2017

From: Photo Coverage: Broadway Celebrates Michael Greif at New York Theatre Workshop's 2017 Spring Gala!

Doug Wright, Scott Frankel, Patti LuPone and Michael Greif

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05/16/2017

From: Photo Coverage: Broadway Celebrates Michael Greif at New York Theatre Workshop's 2017 Spring Gala!

Doug Wright

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05/08/2017

From: Photo Coverage: Playwright's Horizons Celebrates Scott Frankel, Michael Korie and Doug Wright!

Doug Wright

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05/08/2017

From: Photo Coverage: Playwright's Horizons Celebrates Scott Frankel, Michael Korie and Doug Wright!

Doug Wright and Ben Platt

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05/08/2017

From: Photo Coverage: Playwright's Horizons Celebrates Scott Frankel, Michael Korie and Doug Wright!

Doug Wright and Ben Platt

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05/08/2017

From: Photo Coverage: Playwright's Horizons Celebrates Scott Frankel, Michael Korie and Doug Wright!

Doug Wright and David Clement

Date:

05/08/2017

From: Photo Coverage: Playwright's Horizons Celebrates Scott Frankel, Michael Korie and Doug Wright!

Doug Wright, Michael Greif, Kelli Oâ€™Hara, Brandon Victor Dixon, Christine Eber Photo

Doug Wright, Michael Greif, Kelli Oâ€™Hara, Brandon Victor Dixon, Christine Ebersole, Michael Korie and Scott Frankel

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05/08/2017

From: Photo Coverage: Playwright's Horizons Celebrates Scott Frankel, Michael Korie and Doug Wright!

Doug Wright, Scott Frankel and Michael Korie

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05/08/2017

From: Photo Coverage: Playwright's Horizons Celebrates Scott Frankel, Michael Korie and Doug Wright!

Scott Frankel, Michael Korie, Michael Greif and Doug Wright

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05/08/2017

From: Photo Coverage: Playwright's Horizons Celebrates Scott Frankel, Michael Korie and Doug Wright!

Tim Sanford, Michael Korie, Scott Frankel and Doug Wright

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05/08/2017

From: Photo Coverage: Playwright's Horizons Celebrates Scott Frankel, Michael Korie and Doug Wright!

Doug Wright and Lisa Peterson

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05/08/2017

From: Photo Coverage: ERNEST SHACKLETON LOVES ME Celebrates Opening Night!

Doug Wright and Lisa Peterson

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05/08/2017

From: Photo Coverage: ERNEST SHACKLETON LOVES ME Celebrates Opening Night!

Scott Frankel, Bruce Coughlin, Michael Korie, Doug Wright

Date:

04/17/2017

From: Photo Coverage: The Broadway Beauties of WAR PAINT Hit the Recording Studio!

Doug Wright

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04/07/2017

From: Photo Coverage: The WAR PAINT Gang Poses for Glamour Shots on Opening Night!

Doug Wright and David Clement

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04/07/2017

From: Photo Coverage: The WAR PAINT Gang Poses for Glamour Shots on Opening Night!

Doug Wright and David Clement

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04/07/2017

From: Photo Coverage: The WAR PAINT Gang Poses for Glamour Shots on Opening Night!

Michael Korie, Scott Frankel and Doug Wright

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04/07/2017

From: Photo Coverage: The WAR PAINT Gang Poses for Glamour Shots on Opening Night!

Michael Korie, Scott Frankel and Doug Wright

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04/07/2017

From: Photo Coverage: The WAR PAINT Gang Poses for Glamour Shots on Opening Night!

Doug Wright

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11/08/2016

From: Photo Coverage: Go Inside Dramatists Guild Fund's Presidential Benefit Gala!

Doug Wright

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11/08/2016

From: Photo Coverage: Go Inside Dramatists Guild Fund's Presidential Benefit Gala!

Doug Wright

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11/08/2016

From: Photo Coverage: Go Inside Dramatists Guild Fund's Presidential Benefit Gala!

Doug Wright

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11/08/2016

From: Photo Coverage: Go Inside Dramatists Guild Fund's Presidential Benefit Gala!

Doug Wright

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11/08/2016

From: Photo Coverage: Great Writers Thank Their Lucky Stars at the Dramatists Guild Fund Gala!

Douglas Sills and Doug Wright

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11/08/2016

From: Photo Coverage: Great Writers Thank Their Lucky Stars at the Dramatists Guild Fund Gala!

Davon Williams, Katie Silverman and Peyton Ella

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07/11/2016

From: Photo Flash: First Look at Betty Buckley and Rachel York in GREY GARDENS at the Ahmanson

Sarah Hunt

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07/11/2016

From: Photo Flash: First Look at Betty Buckley and Rachel York in GREY GARDENS at the Ahmanson

Bryan Batt

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07/11/2016

From: Photo Flash: First Look at Betty Buckley and Rachel York in GREY GARDENS at the Ahmanson

Davon Williams, Peyton Ella, Katie Silverman, Simon Jones and Sarah Hunt

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07/11/2016

From: Photo Flash: First Look at Betty Buckley and Rachel York in GREY GARDENS at the Ahmanson

Sarah Hunt and Simon Jones

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07/11/2016

From: Photo Flash: First Look at Betty Buckley and Rachel York in GREY GARDENS at the Ahmanson

Josh Young and Sarah Hunt

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07/11/2016

From: Photo Flash: First Look at Betty Buckley and Rachel York in GREY GARDENS at the Ahmanson

Sarah Hunt and Josh Young

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07/11/2016

From: Photo Flash: First Look at Betty Buckley and Rachel York in GREY GARDENS at the Ahmanson

Bryan Batt and Rachel York

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07/11/2016

From: Photo Flash: First Look at Betty Buckley and Rachel York in GREY GARDENS at the Ahmanson

Sarah Hunt and Rachel York

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07/11/2016

From: Photo Flash: First Look at Betty Buckley and Rachel York in GREY GARDENS at the Ahmanson

Peyton Ella, Katie Silverman, Rachel York and Davon Williams

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07/11/2016

From: Photo Flash: First Look at Betty Buckley and Rachel York in GREY GARDENS at the Ahmanson

Davon Williams and Rachel York

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07/11/2016

From: Photo Flash: First Look at Betty Buckley and Rachel York in GREY GARDENS at the Ahmanson

Rachel York, Steven Good and Rogelio Douglas Jr.

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07/11/2016

From: Photo Flash: First Look at Betty Buckley and Rachel York in GREY GARDENS at the Ahmanson

Josh Young and Betty Buckley

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07/11/2016

From: Photo Flash: First Look at Betty Buckley and Rachel York in GREY GARDENS at the Ahmanson

Rachel York

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07/11/2016

From: Photo Flash: First Look at Betty Buckley and Rachel York in GREY GARDENS at the Ahmanson

Betty Buckley, Josh Young and Rachel York

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07/11/2016

From: Photo Flash: First Look at Betty Buckley and Rachel York in GREY GARDENS at the Ahmanson

Betty Buckley

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07/11/2016

From: Photo Flash: First Look at Betty Buckley and Rachel York in GREY GARDENS at the Ahmanson

Rachel York

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07/11/2016

From: Photo Flash: First Look at Betty Buckley and Rachel York in GREY GARDENS at the Ahmanson

Rachel York and Betty Buckley

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07/11/2016

From: Photo Flash: First Look at Betty Buckley and Rachel York in GREY GARDENS at the Ahmanson

Betty Buckley and Rachel York

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07/11/2016

From: Photo Flash: First Look at Betty Buckley and Rachel York in GREY GARDENS at the Ahmanson

I AM MY OWN WIFE star Vince Gatton with Amy Corcoran and playwright Doug Wright.

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09/24/2015

From: Photo Flash: Playwright Doug Wright Celebrates Two Turns Theatre's I AM MY OWN WIFE Opening

Playwright Doug Wright with I AM MY OWN WIFE star Vince Gatton

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09/24/2015

From: Photo Flash: Playwright Doug Wright Celebrates Two Turns Theatre's I AM MY OWN WIFE Opening

Doug Wright, Hamish Linklater, Mickey Theis and John Noble

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02/09/2015

From: Photo Flash: In Rehearsal for Atlantic Theater Company's POSTERITY, Starring Hamish Linklater, John Noble, Dale Soules in More!

Henry Stram, Dale Soules, John Noble, Hamish Linklater, Doug Wright and Mickey Theis

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02/09/2015

From: Photo Flash: In Rehearsal for Atlantic Theater Company's POSTERITY, Starring Hamish Linklater, John Noble, Dale Soules in More!

Top Row: (Left to Right) Zoe Samuel, Julian Fleisher, Doug Wright; Bottom Row: (Left Photo

Top Row: (Left to Right) Zoe Samuel, Julian Fleisher, Doug Wright; Bottom Row: (Left to Right) Katori Hall, Rajiv Joseph, Kirsten Guenther

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03/11/2014

From: Photo Flash: Sally Field, Rajiv Joseph, Phylicia Rashad and More at Lark Benefit Honoring Edward Albee

Amanda Green, Doug Wright, Trey Anastasio

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02/25/2014

From: Photo Flash: Inside Dramatists Guild of America's Annual Awards Ceremony with Stephen Schwartz, Christopher Durang & More

Doug Wright and Amanda Green

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09/06/2013

From: Photo Coverage: HANDS ON A HARDBODY Cast Celebrates Album Release at Barnes & Noble!

Doug Wright

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08/27/2013

From: Photo Flash: Stephen Schwartz, Lin-Manuel Miranda & More Attend Dramatists Guild's National Conference in Chicago

Amanda Green, Keith Carradine, Keala Settle, Jay Armstrong Johnson and Doug Wright

Date:

05/09/2013

From: Photo Coverage: 2013 Drama Desk Reception Arrivals - The Men!

Doug Wright

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03/25/2013

From: In the Spotlight Series: HANDS ON A HARDBODY's Creative Team

Jon Rua & Doug Wright

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03/22/2013

From: Photo Coverage: HANDS ON A HARDBODY Cast Trucks Their Way to Broadway- Opening Night Curtain Call!

Playwright Doug Wright

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03/22/2013

From: Photo Coverage: HANDS ON A HARDBODY Cast Trucks Their Way to Broadway- Opening Night Curtain Call!

Doug Wright, Amanda Green & Trey Anastasio

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03/22/2013

From: Photo Coverage: HANDS ON A HARDBODY Cast Trucks Their Way to Broadway- Opening Night Curtain Call!

Doug Wright, Amanda Green, Trey Anastasio, Sergio Trujillo & Company

Date:

03/22/2013

From: Photo Coverage: HANDS ON A HARDBODY Cast Trucks Their Way to Broadway- Opening Night Curtain Call!

Doug Wright

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03/22/2013

From: Photo Coverage: HANDS ON A HARDBODY Cast Celebrates Opening Night with Real-Life Counterparts!

Jeff Kaplan and Doug Wright

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03/22/2013

From: Photo Coverage: HANDS ON A HARDBODY Cast Celebrates Opening Night with Real-Life Counterparts!

Doug Wright

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06/12/2012

From: Photo Coverage: James Lapine, Bruce Norris, Stephen Sondheim Honored at Playwrights Horizons Gala!

James LaPine, Stephen Sondheim, Bruce Norris, Alfred Uhry and Doug Wright

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06/12/2012

From: Photo Coverage: James Lapine, Bruce Norris, Stephen Sondheim Honored at Playwrights Horizons Gala!

Doug Wright and Michael Greif

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06/12/2012

From: Photo Coverage: James Lapine, Bruce Norris, Stephen Sondheim Honored at Playwrights Horizons Gala!

Doug Wright and Mark Nelson

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06/12/2012

From: Photo Coverage: James Lapine, Bruce Norris, Stephen Sondheim Honored at Playwrights Horizons Gala!

Doug Wright

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03/27/2012

From: Photo Flash: In Rehearsals With HANDS ON A HARDBODY at La Jolla

Trey Anastasio, Amanda Green and Doug Wright

Date:

03/27/2012

From: Photo Flash: In Rehearsals With HANDS ON A HARDBODY at La Jolla

Doug Wright

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03/13/2012

From: Photo Coverage: Robert Redford, Julie Taymor & More Celebrate Sundance Institute in NYC

Doug Wright and David Clement

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11/14/2011

From: Photo Coverage: STANDING ON CEREMONY: THE GAY MARRIAGE PLAYS Celebrates New York Premiere

Doug Wright

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11/10/2011

From: Photo Coverage: Charles Busch, Tracy Letts, et al. at the 2011 Primary Stages Gala

Doug Wright, Evan Wolfson, Jose Rivera, Patrick Healy, Paul Rudnick, and Moises Kaufm Photo

Doug Wright, Evan Wolfson, Jose Rivera, Patrick Healy, Paul Rudnick, and Moises Kaufman

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11/08/2011

From: Photo Flash: Craig Bierko, Beth Leavel, et al. in STANDING ON CEREMONY

Moises Kaufman, Richard Frankel, Joan Stein, Evan Wolfson, Jordan Harrison, Paul Rudn Photo

Moises Kaufman, Richard Frankel, Joan Stein, Evan Wolfson, Jordan Harrison, Paul Rudnick, and Doug Wright

Date:

10/19/2011

From: Photo Coverage: Meet the Cast of STANDING ON CEREMONY!

Moises Kaufman, Richard Frankel, Joan Stein, Jordan Harrison, Paul Rudnick, and Doug Photo

Moises Kaufman, Richard Frankel, Joan Stein, Jordan Harrison, Paul Rudnick, and Doug Wright

Date:

10/19/2011

From: Photo Coverage: Meet the Cast of STANDING ON CEREMONY!

Jordan Harrison, Paul Rudnick, Harriet Harris, Mark Consuelos, Doug Wright and Moises Photo

Jordan Harrison, Paul Rudnick, Harriet Harris, Mark Consuelos, Doug Wright and Moises Kaufman

Date:

10/19/2011

From: Photo Coverage: Meet the Cast of STANDING ON CEREMONY!

Jordan Harrison, Paul Rudnick, Doug Wright, and Moises Kaufman

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10/19/2011

From: Photo Coverage: Meet the Cast of STANDING ON CEREMONY!

Doug Wright

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05/25/2010

From: Photo Coverage: 2010 Lilly Awards

Doug Wright & Deborah Laufer

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05/25/2010

From: Photo Coverage: 2010 Lilly Awards

Doug Wright and Matthew White

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04/28/2010

From: Photo Flash: Italy of My Dreams / Matt White Party at The Italian Consulate

David Ives, Diana Son, and Doug Wright

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02/26/2010

From: Photo Flash: Wright, Ives, et al. at 'The Play That Changed My Life' Book Signing

Ben Hodges, David Ives, Diana Son, and Doug Wright

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02/26/2010

From: Photo Flash: Wright, Ives, et al. at 'The Play That Changed My Life' Book Signing

David Ives, Diana Son, and Doug Wright

Date:

02/26/2010

From: Photo Flash: Wright, Ives, et al. at 'The Play That Changed My Life' Book Signing

Howard Sherman, Ben Hodges, David Ives, Diana Son, and Doug Wright

Date:

02/26/2010

From: Photo Flash: Wright, Ives, et al. at 'The Play That Changed My Life' Book Signing

Diana Son, Doug Wright, and David Ives

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02/26/2010

From: Photo Flash: Wright, Ives, et al. at 'The Play That Changed My Life' Book Signing

Ben Hodges, David Ives, Diana Son, Doug Wright, and Howard Sherman

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02/26/2010

From: Photo Flash: Wright, Ives, et al. at 'The Play That Changed My Life' Book Signing

Diana Son, Doug Wright, David Ives, and Ben Hodges

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02/26/2010

From: Photo Flash: Wright, Ives, et al. at 'The Play That Changed My Life' Book Signing

Ben Hodges, David Ives, Diana Son, and Doug Wright

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02/26/2010

From: Photo Flash: Wright, Ives, et al. at 'The Play That Changed My Life' Book Signing

Ben Hodges, David Ives, Diana Son, Doug Wright, and Howard Sherman

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02/26/2010

From: Photo Flash: Wright, Ives, et al. at 'The Play That Changed My Life' Book Signing

David Ives, Diana Son, and Doug Wright

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02/26/2010

From: Photo Flash: Wright, Ives, et al. at 'The Play That Changed My Life' Book Signing

David Ives, Diana Son, and Doug Wright

Date:

02/26/2010

From: Photo Flash: Wright, Ives, et al. at 'The Play That Changed My Life' Book Signing

Diana Son, Doug Wright, and David Ives

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02/26/2010

From: Photo Flash: Wright, Ives, et al. at 'The Play That Changed My Life' Book Signing

Diana Son, Doug Wright, David Ives, and Ben Hodges

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02/26/2010

From: Photo Flash: Wright, Ives, et al. at 'The Play That Changed My Life' Book Signing

Howard Sherman, Ben Hodges, David Ives, Diana Son, and Doug Wright

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02/26/2010

From: Photo Flash: Wright, Ives, et al. at 'The Play That Changed My Life' Book Signing

Amanda Green and Doug Wright

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03/12/2008

From: Photo Flash: Amanda Green Presented at NEO Spotlight Series

Doug Wright and children

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01/11/2008

From: Photo Coverage: 'The Little Mermaid' Opening Night Curtain Call & Party

Doug Wright (Book), Francesca Zambello (Director) and Stephen Mear (Choreographer)

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01/11/2008

From: Photo Coverage: 'The Little Mermaid' Opening Night Curtain Call & Party

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The Little Mermaid

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Doug Wright Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2013 - Outstanding Book of a Musical

Doug Wright, Hands on a Hardbody

Tony Awards - 2007 - Best Book of a Musical

Doug Wright, Grey Gardens

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BroadwayWorld Awards - 2004 - Best Play

Doug Wright, I Am My Own Wife

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The Pulitzer Prize - 2004 - The Pulitzer Prize for Drama

Doug Wright, I Am My Own Wife

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Tony Awards - 2004 - Best Play

Doug Wright, I Am My Own Wife

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Obie Awards - 1996 - Playwriting

Doug Wright, Quills

Doug Wright Videos

Video: Sean Hayes Reveals Why Starring in GOOD NIGHT, OSCAR is 'Therapeutic' to Him o Video

Video: Sean Hayes Reveals Why Starring in GOOD NIGHT, OSCAR is 'Therapeutic' to Him on CBS MORNINGS

by Michael Major - May 22, 2023

Video: Stars Walk the Red Carpet at GOOD NIGHT, OSCAR

by Red Carpet - Apr 25, 2023

Photos/Video: First Look at Sean Hayes and More in GOOD NIGHT, OSCAR Ahead of Tonight Video

Photos/Video: First Look at Sean Hayes and More in GOOD NIGHT, OSCAR Ahead of Tonight's Opening Night

by Show Highlights - Apr 24, 2023

Video: GOOD NIGHT, OSCAR Cast Gets Ready for Broadway

by Nicole Rosky - Apr 4, 2023

VIDEO: Get A First Look At TUTS' THE LITTLE MERMAID

by Alan Henry - Dec 8, 2021

Broadway Rewind: WAR PAINT Arrives on Broadway with Patti LuPone & Christine Ebersole!

by Nicole Rosky - Nov 14, 2020

VIDEO: First Look at THE LITTLE MERMAID at the Argyle Theatre

by Stephi Wild - Jan 27, 2020

VIDEO: Watch Auli'i Cravalho, Queen Latifah, Shaggy, and More in Highlights From THE Video

VIDEO: Watch Auli'i Cravalho, Queen Latifah, Shaggy, and More in Highlights From THE LITTLE MERMAID LIVE!

by Stephi Wild - Nov 6, 2019

VIDEO: Broadway Method Academy Presents THE LITTLE MERMAID

by A.A. Cristi - Aug 30, 2019

VIDEO: On This Day, March 21- HANDS ON A HARDBODY Opens On Broadway

by A.A. Cristi - Mar 21, 2019

#TBT: HANDS ON A HARDBODY Opens On Broadway!

by Linnae Medeiros - Mar 21, 2019

VIDEO: On This Day, January 10- Broadway Goes Under the Sea With THE LITTLE MERMAID

by A.A. Cristi - Jan 10, 2019

#TBT: Go Under the Sea with the Opening Night of THE LITTLE MERMAID on Broadway!

by Linnae Medeiros - Jan 10, 2019

VIDEO: On This Day, April 6- The War is On! Patti LuPone and Christine Ebersole Star Video

VIDEO: On This Day, April 6- The War is On! Patti LuPone and Christine Ebersole Star in WAR PAINT on Broadway

by A.A. Cristi - Apr 6, 2018

VIDEO: On This Day, March 21- Broadway Feels the Joy with HANDS ON A HARDBODY

by A.A. Cristi - Mar 21, 2018

VIDEO: On This Day, January 10- THE LITTLE MERMAID Takes Broadway Under the Sea

by A.A. Cristi - Jan 10, 2018

VIDEO: WAR PAINT's Patti LuPone and Christine Ebersole Chat Cosmetics, Headshots and Video

VIDEO: WAR PAINT's Patti LuPone and Christine Ebersole Chat Cosmetics, Headshots and More with Kristin Chenoweth

by BWW News Desk - Aug 17, 2017

VIDEO: WAR PAINT Cast Album Out Today; Go Inside the Studio with New Medley!

by BWW News Desk - May 26, 2017

VIDEO: See Patti LuPone Sing 'Back on Top' in the Recording Studio; WAR PAINT Cast Al Video

VIDEO: See Patti LuPone Sing 'Back on Top' in the Recording Studio; WAR PAINT Cast Album Out This Month!

by BWW News Desk - May 12, 2017

VIDEO: Watch Patti LuPone & Christine Ebersole Battle It Out in Highlights from WAR P Video

VIDEO: Watch Patti LuPone & Christine Ebersole Battle It Out in Highlights from WAR PAINT

by Nicole Rosky - Apr 25, 2017

Doug Wright News

Betsy Wolfe, The Skivvies & More Set for Le Petit Théâtre du Vieux Carré's 2024-25 Photo

Betsy Wolfe, The Skivvies & More Set for Le Petit Théâtre du Vieux Carré's 2024-25 Season

Le Petit Théâtre du Vieux Carré has revealed its 108th season featuring musicals, plays with music, and an award-winning drama. See the full lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.

Bay Street Theater Announces Cast And Crew For MASTER CLASS Photo

Bay Street Theater Announces Cast And Crew For MASTER CLASS

Bay Street Theater & Sag Harbor Center for the Arts has announced that this season's second Mainstage production Terrence McNally's Tony Award Winning MASTER CLASS will star Vicki Lewis ('NewsRadio,' 'Finding Nemo,' 'Curb Your Enthusiasm') as opera diva Maria Callas.

Studio Theater In Exile to Present I AM MY OWN WIFE' By Doug Wright Photo

Studio Theater In Exile to Present I AM MY OWN WIFE' By Doug Wright

Studio Theater in Exile will present I AM MY OWN WIFE by Doug Wright, directed by Mara Mills and starring Thomas Kramer. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Red Bull Theater Reveals Selections for Short New Play Festival 2024 Photo

Red Bull Theater Reveals Selections for Short New Play Festival 2024

Red Bull Theater has revealed the winning selections for Red Bull’s ANNUAL SHORT NEW PLAY FESTIVAL. Learn more!

HANDS ON A HARDBODY to be Presented at Marietta Theatre Company in June Photo

HANDS ON A HARDBODY to be Presented at Marietta Theatre Company in June

Marietta Theatre Company will present HANDS ON A HARDBODY, a musical about 10 contestants competing for a truck. Learn how to purchase tickets.

HANDS ON A HARDBODY Comes to Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati in June Photo

HANDS ON A HARDBODY Comes to Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati in June

Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati will close its 2023-2024 Season with the regional musical revival of the fan favorite Hands on a Hardbody.

Impact Arts Unveils 20th Anniversary Season Of Summer Stock Austin 2024 Photo

Impact Arts Unveils 20th Anniversary Season Of Summer Stock Austin 2024

Impact Arts celebrates the 20th anniversary of Summer Stock Austin with an exciting 2024 season. Enjoy a variety of performances and events marking two decades of theatrical excellence.

Photos: The New Dramatists Honor Michael Greif at Annual Luncheon Photo

Photos: The New Dramatists Honor Michael Greif at Annual Luncheon

The New Dramatists recently hosted its Annual Spring Luncheon Tribute on Tuesday, May 14 at the New York Marriott Marquis. See photos from inside the event.

Full Cast Announced for Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID At La Mirada Theatre For The Photo

Full Cast Announced for Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID At La Mirada Theatre For The Performing Arts

Experience the magic of Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID at the LA MIRADA THEATRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS.

Awardees Revealed For the 2024 Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival Award Photo

Awardees Revealed For the 2024 Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival Awards

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts hosted more than 125 outstanding theater students from colleges and universities across the nation as part of the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival (KCACTF).

Casts of HELL'S KITCHEN, THE NOTEBOOK & More to Perform at New Dramatists Spring Lunc Photo

Casts of HELL'S KITCHEN, THE NOTEBOOK & More to Perform at New Dramatists Spring Luncheon

New Dramatists will host its Annual Spring Luncheon Tribute on Tuesday, May 14 at the New York Marriott Marquis. See who is taking part and learn how to purchase tickets.

Find Out Who's Receiving 2024 Tony Honors for Excellence in the Theatre and Special T Photo

Find Out Who's Receiving 2024 Tony Honors for Excellence in the Theatre and Special Tony Awards

The Tony Awards Administration Committee has announced that the honorees for the 2024 Tony Honors for Excellence in the Theatre, as well as Special Tony Awards.

Christopher Sieber, Kennedy Kanagawa, and More Join the Cast of THE LITTLE MERMAID at Photo

Christopher Sieber, Kennedy Kanagawa, and More Join the Cast of THE LITTLE MERMAID at the Muny

The cast has been announced for the Muny production of Disney’s The Little Mermaid, which runs July 8-16 on the James S. McDonnell Stage in Forest Park.

SAY GAY PLAYS Will Have a Benefit Reading at NYU Skirball Next Month Photo

SAY GAY PLAYS Will Have a Benefit Reading at NYU Skirball Next Month

Voyage Theater Company will present SAY GAY PLAYS, an evening of queer theater to benefit New Alternatives For Homeless LGBT Youth on Monday, May 13 at NYU Skirball.

Interview: Backstage Babble's Charles Kirsch Is Celebrating Flops at 54 Below Photo

Interview: Backstage Babble's Charles Kirsch Is Celebrating Flops at 54 Below

Charles Kirsch's podcast, Backstage Babble, gives a behind the scenes look at Broadway shows and the theater industry. On Monday April 29th at 7 pm, Kirsch will be hosting a special event at 54 Below paying tribute to 14 shows on the iconic “flop wall” at Joe Allen Restaurant with shows including Merrily We Roll Along, Nick and Nora, and Kelly.

Breaking: Jon M. Chu Will Direct Musical Adaptation of CRAZY RICH ASIANS Photo

Breaking: Jon M. Chu Will Direct Musical Adaptation of CRAZY RICH ASIANS

A musical adaptation of Crazy Rich Asians is set to hit the Broadway stage! The contemporary romantic comedy is based on the 2013 novel by Kevin Kwan and 2018 Warner Bros. Pictures film directed by Jon M. Chu.

Details Revealed For HERE THERE ARE BLUEBERRIES Discussion Series at New York Theatre Photo

Details Revealed For HERE THERE ARE BLUEBERRIES Discussion Series at New York Theatre Workshop

New York Theatre Workshop and Tectonic Theater Project have announced additional details and moderators for their series of talkbacks for Here There Are Blueberries, presented in partnership with Fellowships at Auschwitz for the Study of Professional Ethics (FASPE).

TAKE THE LEAD World Premiere & More Set for Paper Mill Playhouse 2024-25 Season Photo

TAKE THE LEAD World Premiere & More Set for Paper Mill Playhouse 2024-25 Season

Paper Mill Playhouse has unveiled its 2024–2025 season. See the full lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.

Ken Ludwig World Premiere & More Set for Asolo Repertory Theatre 2024-25 Season Photo

Ken Ludwig World Premiere & More Set for Asolo Repertory Theatre 2024-25 Season

Asolo Repertory Theatre, has revealed its 2024-2025 season. See the full lineup of plays and learn how to purchase tickets.

From La Jolla Playhouse to Broadway - A Brief History Photo

From La Jolla Playhouse to Broadway - A Brief History

Learn more about some of the Broadway productions that you may not have realized began their journey at La Jolla Playhouse!

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Doug Wright FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Doug Wright written?

Doug Wright has written 14 shows including Maggie May (Bookwriter), Ubu (Adaptation), Buzzsaw Berkeley (Bookwriter), Wantabanaland (Playwright), Quills (Playwright), Unwrap Your Candy (Author), I Am My Own Wife (Playwright), I Am My Own Wife (Playwright), Grey Gardens (Bookwriter), The Little Mermaid (Bookwriter), Standing On Ceremony: The Gay Marriage Plays (Playwright), Hands on a Hardbody (Bookwriter), War Paint (Book), Good Night, Oscar (Playwright).

What awards has Doug Wright been nominated for?

Doug Wright has been nominated for several awards throughout his career, including Outstanding Book of a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for "Hands on a Hardbody," Best Book of a Musical at the Tony Awards for "Grey Gardens," Best Play at the BroadwayWorld Awards for "I Am My Own Wife," The Pulitzer Prize for Drama for "I Am My Own Wife," Best Play at the Tony Awards for "I Am My Own Wife," and Playwriting at the Obie Awards for "Quills."

What awards has Doug Wright won?

Doug Wright has won several awards, including Best Play at the BroadwayWorld Awards for I Am My Own Wife, the Pulitzer Prize for Drama for I Am My Own Wife, Best Play at the Tony Awards for I Am My Own Wife, and the Playwriting award at the Obie Awards for Quills.

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