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United States Lynn Nottage is a Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright and screenwriter whose work has been produced widely across the United States and internationally.
Crossroads Theatre Company partnered with Professor Lynn Nottage and Columbia University School of the Arts to spearhead the Crossroads Theatre Genesis Prize for Playwriting Excellence.
Lynn Nottage's play "Sweat" was co-commissioned by OSF and Arena Stage, originating in OSF's American Revolutions.
Lynn Nottage's play "Sweat" was co-commissioned by Oregon Shakespeare Festival (OSF) and Arena Stage, originating in OSF's American Revolutions.
Guthrie Artistic Director Joseph Haj described a thrilling collaboration with Nottage (and longtime directing partner Kate Whoriskey) for her play.
Lynn Nottage's residency at Signature Theatre culminated in "The Watering Hole," created in partnership with Christina Anderson, Matt Barbot, Montana Levi Blanco, and others.
Lynn Nottage is the co-founder of the production company, Market Road Films.
Lynn Nottage has developed original projects for HBO.
Lynn Nottage has developed original projects for Sidney Kimmel Entertainment.
Lynn Nottage has developed original projects for Showtime.
Lynn Nottage has developed original projects for This is That.
Lynn Nottage has developed original projects for Harpo.
Lynn Nottage was writer/producer on the Netflix series "She's Gotta Have It" directed by Spike Lee.
Lynn Nottage was a Consulting Producer on "Dickinson" (Apple+).
"This Is Reading," a multi-media installation co-produced by Lynn Nottage, with 18 performances over three weekends, included archival and artistic film.
Lynn Nottage’s new play "Clyde’s" made its New York premiere at Second Stage's Hayes Theater.
Lynn Nottage is a highly acclaimed playwright and screenwriter, notable for being the first woman to win the Pulitzer Prize for Drama twice. Her significant contributions to theatre include plays such as “Ruined,” which earned her the Pulitzer Prize in 2009, and “Sweat,” which received a second Pulitzer Prize in 2017. Nottage’s play, “Sweat,” also marked her Broadway debut. Throughout her career, she has focused on developing original projects across various media, including for HBO, Sidney Kimmel Entertainment, Showtime, This is That, and Harpo. She has also served as a writer and producer for the Netflix series “She’s Gotta Have It,” directed by Spike Lee, and a Consulting Producer for “Dickinson” on Apple+.
Her plays are recognized for their detailed character development and exploration of social truths, often centering on working-class Black families and addressing complex societal issues. Nottage’s extensive body of work includes “Clyde’s” and “MJ the Musical,” both of which received Tony nominations, and “Intimate Apparel the Opera,” which earned a Drama Desk Nomination. Other notable plays include “By The Way, Meet Vera Stark,” “Intimate Apparel,” and “Fabulation, or The Re-Education of Undine.” Her artistic endeavors have led to numerous awards and recognitions, firmly establishing her as a prominent figure in contemporary American theatre.
In addition to her writing, Lynn Nottage is an artist-in-residence at the Park Avenue Armory and a co-founder of the production company Market Road Films. She is an Associate Professor of Theatre at Columbia University, where she continues to influence and educate future generations of artists. Her commitment to storytelling and her ability to create compelling narratives about the human experience have garnered her prestigious accolades, including induction into the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, a MacArthur “Genius” Fellowship, and the PEN/Laura Pels Master Playwright Award. Nottage’s career highlights demonstrate a consistent trajectory of critical success and significant artistic output.
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