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Steven Levenson's plays include The Unavoidable Disappearance Of Tom Durnin (Roundabout Theatre Company, Outer Critics Circle John Gassner Memorial Playwriting Award), Core Values (Ars Nova, Drama Desk Nomination for Outstanding Play), The Language of Trees (Roundabout), Seven Minutes In Heaven (Colt Coeur; Emerging America Festival/Huntington Theater Company), and the book for Dear Evan Hansen, with music and lyrics by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul (Second Stage, OBIE Award for Musical Theatre, Outer Critics Circle Awards for Best Book and Best Off-Broadway Musical, Drama League Nomination for Best Musical; Arena Stage, Helen Hayes Award for Outstanding Musical).

His play, If I Forget, premiered at Roundabout in Spring, 2017. His plays are published by Dramatists Play Service and Playscripts. A graduate of Brown University and former Artist in Residence at Ars Nova, he has received new play commissions from Roundabout, Lincoln Center, MCC, and Ars Nova.
Currently a writer and producer on Showtime's Masters Of Sex, he is a founding member of Colt Coeur and an alumnus of MCC's Playwrights Coalition and Ars Nova's Play Group.

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BroadwayWorld Awards - 2017 - Best Book of a Musical

Steven Levenson, Dear Evan Hansen

Drama Desk Awards - 2017 - Outstanding Play

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Tony Awards - 2017 - Best Book of a Musical

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Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2016 - Outstanding Book of a Musical (Broadway or off-Broadway)

Steven Levenson, Dear Evan Hansen

Drama Desk Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Play

Steven Levenson, Core Values


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Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2014 - John Gassner Award

Steven Levenson, The Unavoidable Disappearance of Tom Durnin

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Da'Vine Joy Randolph Circling Pharrell Williams Movie Musical Starring Kelvin Harrison Jr.

Da’Vine Joy Randolph is in talks to join a new movie musical at Universal from Pharrell Williams. Kelvin Harrison Jr. is attached to star. Tick, Tick...BOOM! writer Steven Levenson and Martin Hayes are penning the script for the coming-of-age musical. Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind director Michel Gondry is set to helm the feature.

MEAN GIRLS, DEAR EVAN HANSEN And More Announced For Shubert Theatre 2024-2025 Broadway Series

Shubert Theatre, has announced the lineup of shows for the theatre's 2024-2025 Broadway Series. The 5-Show Broadway Series begins October 24–27, 2024 with TINA – The Tina Turner Musical.

Crossroads Live Will Produce Non-Equity DEAR EVAN HANSEN Tour

BroadwayWorld has learned that the new non-equity touring productions of Dear Evan Hansen will be produced by Crossroads Live North America. Crossroads entered the US touring market after acquiring longtime North American and International Touring Company Troika, best known for their long-running National Tours of Cats.

New Staging Of FROZEN, IN THE HEIGHTS & More Set for Theatre Under The Stars 2024/25 Season

Today, Theatre Under The Stars has revealed the shows that make up the musical theatre company’s 2024/25 Season. See the full lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.

MEAN GIRLS, MYSTIC PIZZA & More Set for The Ordway 24-25 Season

The Ordway Center for the Performing Arts has revealed its 24-25 Broadway season lineup, which includes five hit musicals. See which musicals are a part of the lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.

Bennett Leak Will Be Second Stage Theater's Interim Artistic Director

Second Stage Theater has announced that Bennett Leak, Second Stage Theater's Director of Artistic Production, has been named Interim Artistic Director for the 2024-25 Season.

Lied Center Announces BEETLEJUICE, BACK TO THE FUTURE And More for the 2024-2025 Glenn Korff Broadway Series

Back to the Future, Beetlejuice, Disney’s The Little Mermaid, Dear Evan Hansen, and a two-week run of huge show yet to be announced will make up the 2024-2025 Glenn Korff Broadway Series! New season packages go on sale to the public on February 27, 2024 at 11am

COMPANY, DEAR EVAN HANSEN And More The AT&T Performing Arts Center's Spectacular 24/25 Broadway Season!

The AT&T Performing Arts Center unveils its 2024/2025 Broadway at the Center lineup in Dallas. Check out the exciting series of shows!

THE ADDAMS FAMILY & DEAR EVAN HANSEN Will Launch New National Tours

BroadwayWorld has learned that new touring productions of both Dear Evan Hansen and The Addams Family will hit the road as part of the 2024/2025 touring season.

THE ANIMAL KINGDOM US Premiere Extends At Connelly Theater Upstairs

THE ANIMAL KINGDOM, a quietly galvanizing play produced and directed by Jack Serio, extends its run at Connelly Theater Upstairs. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Casting Team Of DEAR EVAN HANSEN UK Tour Collaborates With TikTok to Search For Talent

The casting team of DEAR EVAN HANSEN, in collaboration with TikTok, are searching for the next generation of talent to star in the first ever UK tour of the Olivier, Tony and Grammy award-winning Best Musical.

Second Stage to Present the World Premiere of Alexis Scheer's BREAKING THE STORY

Second Stage Theater will present the world premiere production of a new play by Alexis Scheer, BREAKING THE STORY.

Roundabout Theatre Company Reveals 2024 Underground Reading Series

Roundabout Theatre Company has revealed the 2024 Roundabout Underground Reading Series, a five-night event that includes nightly readings of new works written by emerging artists, with post-show receptions.

Nimene Wureh Joins the Cast of Second Stage's Production of THE APIARY

Nimene Wureh will join the cast of Kate Douglas’ THE APIARY, directed by Kate Whoriskey at Second Stage Theater.

Second Stage Theater to Present Reading of New Musical EIGHTY-SIXED

Second Stage Theater will present a one-night-only reading of the new musical EIGHTY-SIXED, which will kick off the NEXT STAGE FESTIVAL on January 16, 2024 at Second Stage’s Tony Kiser Theater.

APPROPRIATE Starring Sarah Paulson & More Extends on Broadway Through Early March

Second Stage Theater’s production of Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ APPROPRIATE, directed by Lila Neugebauer, has extended three weeks. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Taylor Schilling, Gabby Beans & More to Star in THE APIARY at Second Stage Theater

Second Stage Theater has unveiled the complete cast for its upcoming world premiere production of Kate Douglas’ THE APIARY, directed by Kate Whoriskey.

New Production of DEAR EVAN HANSEN Will Open at Nottingham Playhouse Ahead of UK Tour

Ambassador Theatre Group Productions and Nottingham Playhouse have announced a new production of the Olivier, Tony and Grammy award-winning Best Musical DEAR EVAN HANSEN. Directed by Nottingham Playhouse's Artistic Director Adam Penford, the show will open at the Nottingham Playhouse on 9 September 2024, ahead of a UK tour.

Roundabout Theatre Company's COVENANT Extends For a Final Time

Roundabout Theatre Company has announced a second and final one-week extension of the world premiere of Covenant by  York Walker, directed by Tiffany Nichole Greene. Performances will now run through Sunday, December 17, 2023.

TCG Books Presents Steven Levenson And Jill Rafson In Conversation About IF I FORGET And Other Plays

Theatre Communications Group has announced the eleventh iteration of TCG Books Presents, featuring Steven Levenson in conversation with Jill Rafson on YouTube Live  Thursday, November 16th at 4 PM ET.  TCG Books Presents features authors from TCG Books' roster in conversation about their work. These conversations are livestreamed on TCG's YouTube channel. This event will be in celebration of If I Forget and Other Plays, the new collection of plays by Steven Levenson, published by TCG Books. 

Steven Levenson FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Steven Levenson written?

Steven Levenson has written 4 shows including The Unavoidable Disappearance of Tom Durnin (Playwright), Dear Evan Hansen (Book), If I Forget (Playwright), Days of Rage (Playwright).

What awards has Steven Levenson been nominated for?

Steven Levenson has been nominated for several awards including Best Book of a Musical at the BroadwayWorld Awards for Dear Evan Hansen, Outstanding Play at the Drama Desk Awards for If I Forget, Best Book of a Musical at the Tony Awards for Dear Evan Hansen, Outstanding Book of a Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Dear Evan Hansen, Outstanding Play at the Drama Desk Awards for Core Values, and the John Gassner Award at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for The Unavoidable Disappearance of Tom Durnin.

What awards has Steven Levenson won?

Steven Levenson has won several awards for his work in Broadway productions. He won the Best Book of a Musical at the BroadwayWorld Awards and the Tony Awards for "Dear Evan Hansen." Additionally, he received the Outstanding Book of a Musical award at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "Dear Evan Hansen" and the John Gassner Award for "The Unavoidable Disappearance of Tom Durnin."

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