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Wendy Wasserstein

Date of Death: January 30, 2006 (55)

Birth Place: Brooklyn, NY, USA

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[Broadway, 2015]
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[Off-Broadway, 2002]
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[Off-Broadway, 1983]
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Wendy Wasserstein 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

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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

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Wendy Wasserstein News


Dan Lauria and Patty McCormack Will Lead the Off Broadway Premiere of JUST ANOTHER DAY at Theater555


Coming next month is the off-Broadway premiere of Just Another Day, a play by Dan Lauria about wonderful old friends who may not even know each other, but who relive and celebrate a life together…maybe. A limited engagement (through June 30), previews begin on Friday, May 3 at 7:00 p.m. with an official opening on Sunday, May 12 at 2:00 p.m. at off-Broadway's Theater555.

Lortel Theatre Announces Recipients of 5th Annual NYC Public High School Playwriting Fellowship


Lucille Lortel Theatre recognizes the recipients of its 5th Annual NYC Public High School Playwriting Fellowship, celebrating the city's young and talented playwrights.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld March 20, 2024


Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is March 20, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Ethan Coen, Wendy Wasserstein, And Shel Silverstein Highlight Foster Cat Productions' Festival Of Jewish Playwrights


Experience the brilliance of Ethan Coen, Wendy Wasserstein, and Shel Silverstein at Foster Cat Productions' Festival of Jewish Playwrights in Hollywood. Join us for a celebration of theatrical excellence!

John Douglas Thompson & Nicole Ari Parker to Lead Red Bull Theater's ANTONY & CLEOPATRA


RED BULL THEATER has revealed updated casting for the next offering of a new season of OBIE Award-winning Revelation Readings: Antony & Cleopatra by William Shakespeare. See who is starring!

a.k. payne, Jasmine Naziha Jones & More Named as Finalists for 2024 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize


The 2024 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize has revealed the finalists for this prestigious international award honoring women+ playwrights.

Eugene O'Neill Theater Center Names Melia Bensussen Artistic Director of National Playwrights Conference


Eugene O’Neill Theater Center has revealed that Melia Bensussen will be taking the reins of its flagship program, the National Playwrights Conference.

Pam MacKinnon and Orlando Pabotoy to Receive 2022-2023 Joe A. Callaway Awards From SDCF


Pam MacKinnon and Orlando Pabotoy receive the 2022-2023 Joe A. Callaway Awards from Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation for excellence in directing and choreography.

Daphne Rubin-Vega, Kara Young, Reynaldo Piniella & More to Star in HAMLET Reading at The Acting Company 


The Acting Company has revealed the cast for their reading of Hamlet. See the full cast and learn how to purchase tickets!

Director Jon Royal Selected As The SDCF 2023 Lloyd Richards New Futures Resident Artist At St. Louis Black Repertory Theatre


Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation (SDCF) announces that Jon Royal, a director, teaching artist, and facilitator from Nashville, TN, has been selected as the 2023 Lloyd Richards New Futures Resident Artist at St. Louis Black Repertory Theatre, where he will work with Founder and Producing Director Ron Himes.

JOB, Starring Peter Friedman and Sydney Lemmon, Returns Off-Broadway Next Month


JOB, the critically acclaimed psychological thriller about the toll life on the internet takes on all of us, which played a sold-out, twice-extended Off Broadway run this fall, will return for an encore engagement next month.  Learn more about the show and how to get tickets here!

SpeakEasy Stage Company Presents the New England Premiere of Samuel D.Hunter's A CASE FOR THE EXISTENCE OF GOD


A Case for the Existence of God - SpeakEasy Stage presents a thought-provoking exploration of faith and doubt. Find out more about this compelling production.

Andy Grotelueschen & Nicholas Edwards to Join New Maltby & Shire Musical THE COUNTRY WIFE at Red Bull Theater


Andy Grotelueschen will replace the previously announced Jacob Ming-Trent for the first major New York presentation of Maltby & Shire’s new musical, The Country Wife at Red Bull Theater.

World Premiere of SUKKOT Comes to the 6th Act in January


The 6th Act has announced that Natalie Lander, Liza Seneca, Andy Robinson and Jonathan Slavin will star in the world premiere of SUKKOT, written by Matthew Leavitt (The Boomerang Effect) and directed by Joel Zwick (My Big Fat Greek Wedding).  

K Dance to Host 10th Annual SHORTS at Firehouse Theatre


K Dance presents a weekend of performances at Firehouse Theatre in Richmond, VA. Contact Kaye Weinstein Gary at 804-270-4944 or email kdanceinc@gmail.com for more information.

From Copacabana to HARMONY: Learn About Bruce Sussman's Musical Journey


Explore the songwriting career of Bruce Sussman and Barry Manilow. From their Grammy-winning hit 'Copacabana' to over 200 songs, delve into their musical achievements and their lasting impact on the music industry.

Leslie Odom Jr., Arielle Jacobs & More to Join The Drama League EMBRACE THE SEASON Gala


Get ready for a night of incredible performances at The Drama League 'Embrace The Season' Gala. Join Leslie Odom Jr., Arielle Jacobs, and other talented artists as they take the stage for an unforgettable evening. Don't miss out on this star-studded event!

Lynn Nottage to be Honored at Eugene O'Neill Theater Center's 22nd Monte Cristo Award Gala


The Eugene O’Neill Theater Center will present the 22nd Monte Cristo Award to award-winning playwright and screenwriter Lynn Nottage. 

Brad Oscar, Jelani Remy, Christina Sajous & More to Star in in THE COUNTRY WIFE at Red Bull Theater


Get the latest news on Red Bull Theater's upcoming production of THE COUNTRY WIFE, featuring an incredible cast including Nicholas Christopher, Carson Elrod, Eddie Korbich, Kristolyn Lloyd, Jacob Ming-Trent, Brad Oscar, Jelani Remy, and Lauren Worsham. Don't miss this one-night-only event.

How Many Shows Have Premiered After the Writer Has Passed Away? 


This time, the reader question was: After seeing Here We Are, I’m wondering: have other shows premiered soon after one of the writers has passed away? 

Wendy Wasserstein 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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