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Recent NY credits include An Iliad, written with Denis O’Hare (NYTW- 2012 Obie Award, Lortel Award, Drama Desk nominations); Shipwrecked by Donald Margulies and Motherhood Outloud by 15 writers (Primary Stages); The Trestle at Pope Lick Creek by Naomi Wallace, Slavs! (Thinking About the Longstanding Problems of Virtue and Happiness) by Tony Kushner, Traps by Caryl Churchill, The Waves adapted from Virginia Woolf by Peterson and David Bucknam (Drama Desk nominations) and Light Shining in Buckinghamshire by Caryl Churchill (Obie Award for Directing), all at New York Theatre Workshop; The Fourth Sister by Janusz Glowacki and The Batting Cage by Joan Ackerman (Vineyard Theatre); The Poor Itch by John Belluso, The Square by 16 writers, and Tongue of a Bird (The Public); Collected Stories by Donald Margulies (MTC); Birdy adapted from the William Wharton novel by Naomi Wallace (Women’s Project); The Chemistry of Change by Marlane Meyer (Playwrights Horizons/WPP); The Model Apartment by Donald Margulies (Primary Stages); and Sueno by Jose Rivera (MCC). Lisa has directed regionally at the Mark Taper Forum (where she was Resident Director for 10 years), La Jolla Playhouse (Associate Director for 3 years), Guthrie, Berkeley Rep, Seattle Rep, Arena Stage, McCarter, Actors’ Theater of Louisville, Hartford Stage, Long Wharf, Yale Rep, Baltimore Center Stage, Huntington, Dallas Theater Center, Oregon Shakespeare Festival and California Shakespeare Theater. She is a Usual Suspect at NYTW, a member of Ensemble Studio Theater, and on the executive board of SDC.

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Lisa Peterson Awards and Nominations


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Obie Awards - 2012 - Special Citation

Lisa PetersonAn Iliad

Helen Hayes Awards - 2010 - Outstanding Director, Resident Play

Lisa PetersonThe Quality of Life

Drama Desk Awards - 1990 - Outstanding Director - Musical

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Julie White, Abby Mueller & More to Join The Acting Company Gala Honoring Stephen McKinley Henderson


Tony Award winner Julie White will host The Acting Company’s “Fantastic Journeys” Gala honoring Stephen McKinley Henderson. See who is taking part and learn how to purchase tickets.

TROUBLE IN MIND & More Set for Franklin Stage Company 2024 Season


The Franklin Stage Company has revealed their 28th season from July 5th through August 25th. See the full lineup of shows and learn how to purchase tickets.

Playwrights' Arena Honors Denise Blasor, Gregg Daniel, And C. Raul Espinoza At Annual Brunch Gala At LA LGBT Center


Join Playwrights' Arena for their Annual Gala on April 28, 2024. Celebrate the art of playwriting and support the development of new plays in this festive event.

Julianna Marguiles and Peter Gallagher To Lead LEFT ON TENTH On Broadway; Susan Stroman To Direct


Left On Tenth, a new play by author and screenwriter, Delia Ephron, based on her New York Times best-selling memoir, is slated to open on Broadway this fall starring Emmy, Golden Globe, and Screen Actors Guild award winner Julianna Margulies as Delia and Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild award winner Peter Gallagher as Peter. Susan Stroman is set to direct, with theater and dates to be announced.

Anne Bogart to be Honored by Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation


Director and theatre visionary Anne Bogart will receive Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation's 2023 Gordon Davidson Award. Learn more about Board and about the award!

TRW Plays Acquires GOOD NIGHT, OSCAR and DOWNSTATE


TRW Plays, a division of Theatrical Rights Worldwide, has acquired the global licensing rights for two new plays by Pulitzer Prize-winning authors, GOOD NIGHT, OSCAR by Doug Wright and DOWNSTATE by Bruce Norris. Learn more about both plays here!

Photos: Go Inside the Opening Night of New Group's SEVEN YEAR DISAPPEAR


Emmy and Tony Award-winner Cynthia Nixon and Taylor Trensch star in THE SEVEN YEAR DISAPPEAR, is running now at The New Group. The play is a funny, deeply human mystery of mothers and sons, coming of age, and coming apart. Go inside the play's opening night in new photos!

Interview: Lianne Marie Dobbs Celebrates Neurodiversity in THE WINDMILLS OF MY MIND ... FOR DUSTY SPRINGFIELD at Green Room 42


Lianne Marie Dobbs is bringing a new show celebrating neurodiversity by way of some Dusty Springfield tunes to the Green Room 42. THE WINDMILLS OF MY MIND... FOR DUSTY SPRINGFIELD plays on Saturday February 17th at 9:30 pm at the Green Room 42. I spoke to Dobbs about the upcoming show and the way she's embraced her ADHD.

Actors' Theatre Reveals 2024 Summer Season: TELLING TALES


ACTORS’ THEATRE reveals their 2024 summer season, 'Telling Tales,' a celebration of stories that explores myths, legends, and family folklore. The season promises romance, comedy, love, and truth.

Last Chance to Vote for the BWW Salt Lake City Awards; Voting Ends 12/31


It's the final week left to vote for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Salt Lake City Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

2 Weeks to Vote for the BWW Salt Lake City Awards; WEST SIDE STORY, PUFFS, West Valley Arts & More Lead!


There's just two weeks left to vote and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 18th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Salt Lake City Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Play On Shakespeare Reveals Winter/Spring 2024 Season


Play On Shakespeare, the not-for-profit organization dedicated to exploring the world of Shakespeare in performance through translation and adaptation, has announced their Winter/Spring 2024 Season.

World Premiere Of HOTEL HAPPY to be Presented at Houses on the Moon Theater Company This Winter


Houses on the Moon Theater Company will present the world premiere of the play HOTEL HAPPY, written by Camilo Almonacid (The Assignment), directed by Estefanía Fadul (Repertorio Español's Eva Luna), and featuring puppet direction by Matt Acheson (Broadway's War Horse).

BroadwayWorld Salt Lake City Awards December 5th Standings; WEST SIDE STORY Leads Best Musical!


It's December, and the first standings of the month have been announced as of Tuesday, December 5th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Salt Lake City Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Latest Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Salt Lake City Awards; PUFFS Leads Best Play!


Happy Holidays! The latest wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 27th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Salt Lake City Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

F*CK7THGRADE to Return to Wild Project for Second Encore Engagement in November


wild project will present the return engagement for F*ck7thGrade. See performance dates and learn how to purchase tickets!

Jump Into Fall At With Aurora Theatre This October


Fall is in full swing at Aurora Theatre with a month of music, comedy, Halloween entertainment and a 5K race for the entire family to enjoy! Aurora Comedy Nights is set to kick off the month with celebrity comedian, Henry Cho. Drag-oween promises a bewitching evening with Atlanta’s fabulous queens, including Nicole Page Brookes from RuPaul’s Drag Race. Festival del Día de Los Muertos returns for a celebration full of color, music, food and dance.

Review: ODYSSEY at Marin Theatre Company


What did our critic think of ODYSSEY at Marin Theatre Company? Four women, each with similar stories of escape from persecution, forced relocation and separation anxiety bond over a reenactment of portions of Homer’s Odyssey in Lisa Peterson’s engaging and beautifully staged world premiere production commissioned by Tony award-winning The Acting Company that opens MTC’s 2023/24 season.

Justin Lucero Named Artistic Director Of Theater Latte Da


Theater Latté Da (TLD) announced today that it has chosen Justin Lucero as its next Artistic Director. Lucero will join TLD in mid-October, co-leading the organization with Managing Director Elisa Spencer-Kaplan.

Ars Nova Unveils Exciting 2023-2024 Season Featuring Two World Premieres and Flexible Ticket Pricing


Get a sneak peek of Ars Nova's highly anticipated 2023-2024 season, featuring two world premiere productions. Discover how you can secure your tickets at affordable prices for these must-see shows. Don't miss out on the excitement!

Lisa Peterson FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Lisa Peterson been nominated for?

Lisa Peterson has been nominated for several awards, including a Special Citation at the Obie Awards for "An Iliad," Outstanding Director, Resident Play at the Helen Hayes Awards for "The Quality of Life," and Outstanding Director - Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for "The Waves."

What awards has Lisa Peterson won?

Lisa Peterson has won a Special Citation at the Obie Awards for her work on An Iliad.

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