Thornton Wilder
Date of Death: December 07, 1975 (78)
Birth Place: Madison, WI, USA
Latest News on Thornton Wilder:
THE VILLAGE! A DISCO DAYDREAM and DAVID'S FRIEND to Run in Rep at Soho Playhouse (May 29, 2024)
Video: Watch a Ccene from Thornton Wilder's THE EMPORIUM at Alley Theatre (May 29, 2024)
John Leguizamo's OUR HOOD Reading Comes to The Center At West Park (May 24, 2024)
THE VILLAGE! A DISCO DAYDREAM and DAVID'S FRIEND to Run in Rep at Soho Playhouse (May 29, 2024)
Video: Watch a Ccene from Thornton Wilder's THE EMPORIUM at Alley Theatre (May 29, 2024)
John Leguizamo's OUR HOOD Reading Comes to The Center At West Park (May 24, 2024)
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Thornton Wilder Movies
We Live Again
[ 1934 ] writer
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Our Town
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Shadow of a Doubt
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The Matchmaker
[ 1958 ] writer
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Gahim 2: Hurgada
[ 1990 ] writer
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Our Town VCHS 2012
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Thornton Wilder 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
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Thornton Wilder Videos
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
BWW Flashback: HELLO, DOLLY! Comes to Broadway (for the First Time) with Carol Channing!
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 16, 2018
VIDEO: Beanie Feldstein Reveals How LADY BIRD Led to Her Broadway Debut
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 21, 2017
Tony Awards Close-Up: Which Broadway Bestie is HELLO, DOLLY!'s Gavin Creel Happiest For? Find Out!
by Nicole Rosky - May 5, 2017
Thornton Wilder News
THE VILLAGE! A DISCO DAYDREAM and DAVID'S FRIEND to Run in Rep at Soho Playhouse
SoHo Playhouse will present a special double bill this summer of The Village! A Disco Daydream and David’s Friend. Learn more about the shows and see how to purchase tickets.
SoHo Playhouse will present a special double bill this summer of The Village! A Disco Daydream and David’s Friend. Learn more about the shows and see how to purchase tickets.
Video: Watch a Ccene from Thornton Wilder's THE EMPORIUM at Alley Theatre
Get a first look at Alley Theatre's production of Thornton Wilder’s The Emporium. Directed by Melrose and completed by Kirk Lynn, this existential play asks the question - if life is a job interview, do we qualify for our existence? Check out the all-new video.
Get a first look at Alley Theatre's production of Thornton Wilder’s The Emporium. Directed by Melrose and completed by Kirk Lynn, this existential play asks the question - if life is a job interview, do we qualify for our existence? Check out the all-new video.
John Leguizamo's OUR HOOD Reading Comes to The Center At West Park
The Center at West Park will present a reading of John Leguizamo's new play Our Hood, an innovative adaptation of Thornton Wilder's Our Town, on May 30th and 31st as part of their American Playwrights Series.
The Center at West Park will present a reading of John Leguizamo's new play Our Hood, an innovative adaptation of Thornton Wilder's Our Town, on May 30th and 31st as part of their American Playwrights Series.
North American Tour of MYSTIC PIZZA to Launch in January 2025
The highly-anticipated musical adaptation of the 1988 classic movie MYSTIC PIZZA, which recently completed a critically hailed run at LA Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts this past January, will embark on a North American Tour in January 2025.
The highly-anticipated musical adaptation of the 1988 classic movie MYSTIC PIZZA, which recently completed a critically hailed run at LA Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts this past January, will embark on a North American Tour in January 2025.
HELLO, DOLLY! & More Lead Orlando's Summer 2024 Top Theatre Shows
Orlando 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. Selections for May 2024 include Hello, Dolly!, Rent, and more.
Orlando 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. Selections for May 2024 include Hello, Dolly!, Rent, and more.
Video: Rob Melrose and Kirk Lynn Talk Thornton Wilder's THE EMPORIUM at Alley Theatre
Artistic Director Rob Melrose and Playwright Kirk Lynn discuss their production of Thornton Wilder's THE EMPORIUM at Houston's Alley Theatre in the video here!
Artistic Director Rob Melrose and Playwright Kirk Lynn discuss their production of Thornton Wilder's THE EMPORIUM at Houston's Alley Theatre in the video here!
Mike Birbiglia's Titles, Including THE OLD MAN AND THE POOL, Acquired By Concord Theatricals
Concord Theatricals has acquired the titles of Mike Birbiglia, with five of his stage works soon to be available for publishing and licensing worldwide.
Concord Theatricals has acquired the titles of Mike Birbiglia, with five of his stage works soon to be available for publishing and licensing worldwide.
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).
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 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.
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.
McCarter Announces 2024-2025 Dance Series, Returning This September
McCarter Theatre Center has announced its 2024-2025 Dance Series – featuring Ballet Hispánico, SW!NG OUT from superstar choreographer Caleb Teicher, Noli Timere – a new collaboration between Director/Choreographer/Princeton University Professor Rebecca Lazier and sculptor Janet Echelman, Seoul-based Bereishit Dance Company, and Twyla Tharp Dance. Also included as an optional season encore is the highly anticipated return of Pilobolus.
McCarter Theatre Center has announced its 2024-2025 Dance Series – featuring Ballet Hispánico, SW!NG OUT from superstar choreographer Caleb Teicher, Noli Timere – a new collaboration between Director/Choreographer/Princeton University Professor Rebecca Lazier and sculptor Janet Echelman, Seoul-based Bereishit Dance Company, and Twyla Tharp Dance. Also included as an optional season encore is the highly anticipated return of Pilobolus.
Review: MARJORIE PRIME at Prologue Theatre At The Atlas
What did our critic think of MARJORIE PRIME at Prologue Theatre At The Atlas?
What did our critic think of MARJORIE PRIME at Prologue Theatre At The Atlas?
A Noise Within Announces 2024-25 'True Grit' Season
Acclaimed theater company A Noise Within has announced six-plays for 2024-25 — a family-friendly modern classic; a play from August Wilson's “American Century Cycle”; a holiday show; a Shakespeare; a new adaptation; and a musical — each of which exhibits “True Grit.”
Acclaimed theater company A Noise Within has announced six-plays for 2024-25 — a family-friendly modern classic; a play from August Wilson's “American Century Cycle”; a holiday show; a Shakespeare; a new adaptation; and a musical — each of which exhibits “True Grit.”
Lena Hall, Gabby Beans, Talia Ryder, and More Join Ethan Coen Comedy HONEY DON'T!
Ethan Coen's new comedy is set to feature a strong ensemble, with several Broadway alums. According to Deadline, Jacnier, Gabby Beans, Talia Ryder, Lena Hall, and more will appear in Honey Don't, the upcoming comedy from Ethan Coen. These actors join the previously announced Margaret Qualley, Aubrey Plaza and Chris Evans, who will lead the film.
Ethan Coen's new comedy is set to feature a strong ensemble, with several Broadway alums. According to Deadline, Jacnier, Gabby Beans, Talia Ryder, Lena Hall, and more will appear in Honey Don't, the upcoming comedy from Ethan Coen. These actors join the previously announced Margaret Qualley, Aubrey Plaza and Chris Evans, who will lead the film.
McCarter Announces New Leadership Team Members
McCarter Theatre Center has announced two significant appointments to its leadership team: Donya K. Washington as the new BOLD Associate Artistic Director and Joe Peacock as Director of Development.
McCarter Theatre Center has announced two significant appointments to its leadership team: Donya K. Washington as the new BOLD Associate Artistic Director and Joe Peacock as Director of Development.
Cape Rep Theatre Opens 2024 Season With OUR TOWN
Cape Rep Theatre will open its 2024 with a fresh take on the American classic Our Town by Thornton Wilder, directed by Maura Hanlon.
Cape Rep Theatre will open its 2024 with a fresh take on the American classic Our Town by Thornton Wilder, directed by Maura Hanlon.
OUR TOWN To Be Presented At Grossmont College Stagehouse Theatre
Experience the timeless classic OUR TOWN at the Grossmont College Stagehouse Theatre.
Experience the timeless classic OUR TOWN at the Grossmont College Stagehouse Theatre.
Photos: First Look at HELLO, DOLLY! Now Playing at LPAC
All new photos have been released from Hello, Dolly! now playing at the Lauderhill Performing Arts Center (LPAC). The show will run through April 21st.
All new photos have been released from Hello, Dolly! now playing at the Lauderhill Performing Arts Center (LPAC). The show will run through April 21st.
Concord Theatricals Titles Now Available on BroadwayWorld Stage Mag With New Partnership
BroadwayWorld and Concord Theatricals announced today a new partnership extending BroadwayWorld’s Stage Mag online show program technology to their entire catalog of titles, including the Andrew Lloyd Webber collection, The Rodgers and Hammerstein collection, Samuel French titles, and the Tams-Witmark collection.
BroadwayWorld and Concord Theatricals announced today a new partnership extending BroadwayWorld’s Stage Mag online show program technology to their entire catalog of titles, including the Andrew Lloyd Webber collection, The Rodgers and Hammerstein collection, Samuel French titles, and the Tams-Witmark collection.
Broadway Buying Guide: April 8, 2024- HAMILTON Rises to the Top
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, April 8, 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, April 8, 2024.
Tampa's Stageworks Theatre to Present OUR TOWN This Spring
Explore the multicultural makeover of Thornton Wilder's Pulitzer Prize-winning classic, OUR TOWN, by Stageworks Theatre. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Explore the multicultural makeover of Thornton Wilder's Pulitzer Prize-winning classic, OUR TOWN, by Stageworks Theatre. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Thornton Wilder 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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