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Craig Lucas BIO

Plays include Missing Persons, Reckless, Blue Window, Prelude to a Kiss, God’s Heart, The Dying Gaul, Stranger, Small Tragedy, The Singing Forest, Ode To Joy, I Was Most Alive With You. Screenplays include Longtime Companion (Sundance Audience Award), The Secret Lives of Dentists (NY Film Critics Best Screenplay Award), Reckless, Blue Window, The Dying Gaul. Libretti include The Light in the Piazza, Two Boys, Orpheus in Love, 3 Postcards, An American in Paris, Amélie, Sousatzka. He directed the world premiere of The Light in the Piazza, Harry Kondoleon’s plays Saved Or Destroyed and Play Yourself, and the films The Dying Gaul and Birds of America. He received the Excellence in Literature Award from the American Academy of Arts & Letters, the Laura Pels/PEN Mid-career Award, the Greenfield Prize, LAMBDA Literary Award, Hull-Warriner Award, Flora Roberts Award, Steinberg/ACTA Best Play Award among others. He has three Tony nominations and three Obie Awards.

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Craig Lucas STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
Barrow Street Theatricals Off-Broadway Production, 2018
Guest Performer

[Off-Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Off-Broadway Production, 1982
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1980
Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1979
Member of The Company

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1978
Male Singer

Max Jacobs (Understudy)

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1976
Ensemble

Mark Smeaton (Understudy)

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1975
Nathan [Replacement]

Confederate Sniper

Ensemble

Henry (Understudy)

Nathan (Understudy)

Craig Lucas Productions

 
[Broadway, 2022] [Replacement]
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[Off-Broadway, 2018]
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[Broadway, 2015]
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[Paris, 2014]
Book
 
[Off-Broadway, 2014]
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[Off-Broadway, 2002]
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[Off-Broadway, 2002]
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[Off-Broadway, 2000]
Director

Writing

Playwright
Playwright
Playwright
Playwright
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Bookwriter
Adaptation
Playwright
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Playwright
Book
Bookwriter
Conceiver
Bookwriter
Bookwriter

Craig Lucas Movies

Longtime Companion
[ 1989 ] writer
Prelude to a Kiss
[ 1992 ] writer
Reckless
[ 1995 ] writer
The Secret Lives of Dentists
[ 2002 ] writer
The Dying Gaul
[ 2005 ] director

Craig Lucas Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 2022 - Best Book of a Musical

Craig LucasParadise Square

Drama Desk Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Book of a Musical

Craig Lucas, An American in Paris

Tony Awards - 2015 - Best Book of a Musical

Craig Lucas, An American in Paris

Tony Awards - 2005 - Best Book of a Musical

Craig Lucas, The Light in the Piazza

Drama Desk Awards - 1995 - Outstanding Play

Craig Lucas, Missing Persons

Drama Desk Awards - 1995 - Outstanding Play

Craig Lucas, Missing Persons

The Pulitzer Prize - 1991 - The Pulitzer Prize for Drama

Craig Lucas, Prelude to a Kiss

Drama Desk Awards - 1990 - Outstanding New Play

Craig Lucas, Prelude to a Kiss

New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 1990 - Best Play

Craig Lucas, Prelude to a Kiss

Tony Awards - 1990 - Best Play

Craig Lucas, Prelude to a Kiss

Drama Desk Awards - 1988 - Outstanding New Play

Craig Lucas, Reckless

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Six-time Tony Award Winner Audra McDonald will return to Provincetown with SiriusXM Radio star Seth Rudetsky as music director and host, this Memorial Day Weekend. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Review: PRELUDE TO A KISS at the The Bastrop Opera House


What did our critic think of PRELUDE TO A KISS at The Bastrop Opera House? PRELUDE TO A KISS is the story of Peter and Rita, a couple who meet at a party at one of Rita’s neighbors and later, fall in love. Although there are some personal differences, they decide to get married after a few weeks.

Israel Portnoy & Band Will Play Debonair Music Hall Next Week


Black Box Studios will present Israel Portnoy & Band on Thursday, April 18th, 2024, 8:00PM at Debonair Music Hall.

Interview: John Perrin Flynn on Directing the MONSTERS OF THE AMERICAN CINEMA & the Artists of L.A. Theatre


Currently at Rogue Machine, the Los Angeles Premiere of Christian St. Croix’ Monsters of the American Cinema, which just opened April 6, 2024, at the Matrix Theatre. Rogue Machine’s producing artistic director John Perrin Flynn directs the cast of Kevin Daniels and Logan Leonardo Arditty. John took some time out of his very busy schedule to answer a few of my queries.

Video: The Cast of DAYS OF WINE AND ROSES Take Final Broadway Bow


The Broadway run of Days of Wine and Roses played its final performance last night, Sunday, March 31, following 25 previews and 73 regular performances. Check out a video of the cast taking their final bows!

Edward Albee's ME, MYSELF & I Continues The FROM A TO ZOO Staged Reading Series In April


In association with The Estate of Edward Albee, Black Box PAC will present ME, MYSELF & I (2008) on Thursday, April 25th, 2024, 7:30PM at Debonair Music Hall.

DAYS OF WINE AND ROSES Plays Final Broadway Performance Today


The Broadway premiere of Days of Wine and Roses will play its final performance Sunday, March 31, following 25 previews and 73 regular performances, plus 84 performances off-Broadway at Atlantic Theater Company.

Larry Owens to Direct Sherie Rene Scott & More in THE DYING GAUL Staged Reading


Co-Founders Patrick Reilly and Tucker Aust have launched The Queer Ensemble. The collective's inaugural event will be a staged reading of Craig Lucas' The Dying Gaul. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Broadway Buying Guide: March 25, 2024- HADESTOWN Is (Livin' it Up) on 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, March 25, 2024.

Reimagined PRIVATE LIVES And More Announced for American Conservatory Theater 2024/25 Season


The 2024/25 season line-up has been announced at the American Conservatory Theater.

Video: Hannah Corneau Sings 'I Haven't Slept in Years' from South Coast Rep's PRELUDE TO A KISS, THE MUSICAL


Watch as Hannah Corneau rehearses 'I Haven't Slept in Years' from Prelude to a Kiss, The Musical with Music Director Wiley DeWeese on piano. The musical has Lyrics by Sean Hartley and Daniel Messé, Music by Daniel Messé and book by Craig Lucas. The production is directed by David Ivers.

LEOPOLDSTADT, THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA, and More Set For the Huntington's 2024/25 Season


Five of the seven titles have been announced for The Huntington’s upcoming 2024/25 season. The season will feature new plays by masterful writers, the first two plays of an ambitious, epic cycle, and a soaring, contemporary classic musical. Learn more about the full season lineup here!

Broadway Buying Guide: March 18, 2024- THE WHO'S TOMMY Tops the Week


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, March 18, 2024.

Stand Up Comedy From J-Sketch & Black Box Studios Returns To Debonair Music Hall


J-Sketch, in association with Black Box Studios, will present a 'Purim Post-Game' evening of stand-up comedy featuring Mikey Greenblatt, Ami Kozak, Eli Lebowicz and special guests on Wednesday, March 27th at 8:00PM.

Video: Conor Ryan Sings 'The Room Where She Doesn't Sleep' from South Coast Rep's PRELUDE TO A KISS, THE MUSICAL


Watch as Conor Ryan rehearses 'The Room Where She Doesn't Sleep' from Prelude to a Kiss, The Musical with Music Director Wylie DeWeese on piano at South Coast Rep. The musical has Lyrics by Sean Hartley and Daniel Messé, Music by Daniel Messé and book by Craig Lucas.

F. Murray Abraham Will Appear in a Benefit Reading of Edward Albee's FRAGMENTS


​​​​​​​F. Murray Abraham will appear in a special benefit performance of Edward Albee's FRAGMENTS on Saturday, April 6th, 2024, 8:00PM at Debonair Music Hall.

Listen: Hannah Corneau Featured on Demos for BEAUTIFUL LITTLE FOOL


Four new original song demos have been released and are now available via from the original musical Beautiful Little Fool. Listen here!

AMELIE THE MUSICAL Comes to The Carnegie Theatre This Month


Northern Kentucky University’s School of the Arts (SOTA) continues its on-tour theatre season with the regional premiere of the Olivier Award-winning musical, Amélie, at The Carnegie Theatre in Covington, KY.

Broadway Buying Guide: March 11, 2024- DOUBT is Back on Broadway


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, March 11, 2024.

Is Michael Greif Setting a Record by Directing 3 Shows This Season?


This time, the reader question was: Is Michael Greif setting a record by directing three shows this season?

Craig Lucas FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Craig Lucas been in?

Craig Lucas has appeared on Broadway in 4 shows.

How many West End shows has Craig Lucas been in?

Craig Lucas has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Craig Lucas been nominated for?

Craig Lucas has been nominated for several prestigious awards throughout his career. These nominations include Best Book of a Musical at the Tony Awards for "Paradise Square," "An American in Paris," and "The Light in the Piazza." He was also nominated for Outstanding Book of a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for "An American in Paris." Lucas received nominations for Outstanding Play at the Drama Desk Awards for "Missing Persons" and won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama for "Prelude to a Kiss." Additionally, he was nominated for Outstanding New Play at the Drama Desk Awards for "Prelude to a Kiss" and "Reckless." Lucas's work has been recognized with awards such as Best Play at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards and the Tony Awards for "Prelude to a Kiss."

How many shows has Craig Lucas written?

Craig Lucas has written 26 shows including Don Juan de Marco (Bookwriter), Marry Me a Little (Conceiver), Miss Julie (Adaptation), Three Postcards (Bookwriter), Prelude to a Kiss (Playwright), Prelude to a Kiss (Playwright), Orpheus in Love (Playwright), 3 Postcards (Bookwriter), Missing Persons (Playwright), Blue Window (Playwright), God's Heart (Playwright), The Dying Gaul (Playwright), Stranger (Playwright), This Thing of Darkness (Playwright), The Light in the Piazza (Bookwriter), Small Tragedy (Playwright), Reckless (Playwright), Prayer for My Enemy (Playwright), The Singing Forest (Playwright), The Lying Lesson (Playwright), The Lying Lesson (Playwright), Ode to Joy (Playwright), Amelie (Book), Sousatzka (Book), I Was Most Alive with You (Playwright), Days of Wine and Roses (Book).

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