Awards & Winners

Public Theater

The Public Theater is a New York City arts organization founded as The Shakespeare Workshop in 1954 by Joseph Papp, with the intention of showcasing the works of up-and-coming playwrights and performers. It is headquartered at 425 Lafayette Street in the former Astor Library in the East Village section of Lower Manhattan. The venue opened in 1967, mounting the world-premiere production of the musical HAIR as its first show. It is led by Artistic Director Oskar Eustis and Executive Director Patrick Willingham. The Public is dedicated to embracing the complexities of contemporary society and nurturing both artists and audiences, as it continues Joseph Papp's legacy of creating a place of inclusion and a forum for ideas. In addition to five theater venues – the Shiva, the Martinson, the LuEsther Hall, the Anspacher and the Newman – the site is home to Joe's Pub, a cabaret-style setting used for new work, musical performances, spoken-word artists and soloists. The Public also operates the Delacorte Theater in Central Park, where it presents Shakespeare in the Park, one of New York City's most beloved summer traditions. New York natives and visitors alike have been enjoying free Shakespeare in Central Park since performances began in 1954. Notable productions in recent years include: The Merchant of Venice in 2010, featuring Al Pacino as Shylock; Twelfth Night in 2009, with Anne Hathaway; the 40th anniversary production of Hair in 2008; and Mother Courage And Her Children, with Meryl Streep and Kevin Kline.

Awards by Public Theater

Check all the awards nominated and won by Public Theater.

2013


Nominations 2013 »

Award Nominated Nominated Work
Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Musical Giant
Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Musical Here Lies Love

2012


Drama Desk Award for Unique Theatrical Experience
Honored for : Gob Squad's Kitchen

Nominations 2012 »

Award Nominated Nominated Work
Drama Desk Award for Unique Theatrical Experience Gob Squad's Kitchen

2011


Nominations 2011 »

Award Nominated Nominated Work
Tony Award for Best Revival of a Play The Merchant of Venice
Tony Award for Best Play The Motherfucker with the Hat
Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Revival of a Play The Merchant of Venice
Drama Desk Award for Unique Theatrical Experience Gatz

2009


Tony Award for Best Revival of a Musical
Honored for : Hair
Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Revival of a Musical
Honored for : Hair

Nominations 2009 »

Award Nominated Nominated Work
Tony Award for Best Revival of a Musical Hair
Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Revival of a Musical Hair

2006


Nominations 2006 »

Award Nominated Nominated Work
Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Musical See What I Wanna See

2005


Drama Desk Special Award
(For 50 years of exceptional theater contributions)

2002


Nominations 2002 »

Award Nominated Nominated Work
Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Revival of a Play The Seagull

2000


Nominations 2000 »

Award Nominated Nominated Work
Tony Award for Best Musical The Wild Party

1999


Nominations 1999 »

Award Nominated Nominated Work
Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Play The Ride Down Mt. Morgan

1997


Nominations 1997 »

Award Nominated Nominated Work
Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Play The Skriker

1996


Nominations 1996 »

Award Nominated Nominated Work
Tony Award for Best Musical Bring in 'Da Noise, Bring in 'Da Funk
Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Musical Bring in 'Da Noise, Bring in 'Da Funk
Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Revival of a Play The Tempest

1994


Nominations 1994 »

Award Nominated Nominated Work
Tony Award for Best Play Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992

1993


Drama Desk Special Award
(For puppetry at the Public Theater)

Nominations 1993 »

Award Nominated Nominated Work
Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Musical Wings
Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Revival As You Like It
Outstanding Revival (Play)

1992


Obie Award for Special Citations
Honored for : Tis Pity She's a Whore
(For the conception and design)

Nominations 1992 »

Award Nominated Nominated Work
Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Revival Tis Pity She's a Whore
Outstanding Revival (Musical)

1991


Nominations 1991 »

Award Nominated Nominated Work
Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Revival Hamlet
Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Revival Machinal

1986


Nominations 1986 »

Award Nominated Nominated Work
Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Play The Marriage of Bette and Boo
Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Play Aunt Dan and Lemon

1985


Nominations 1985 »

Award Nominated Nominated Work
Drama Desk Award for Unique Theatrical Experience The Normal Heart

1984


Nominations 1984 »

Award Nominated Nominated Work
Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Play A Private View

1982


Nominations 1982 »

Award Nominated Nominated Work
Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Play The Dance and the Railroad","Family Devotions

1979


Nominations 1979 »

Award Nominated Nominated Work
Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Musical The Umbrellas of Cherbourg

1978


Nominations 1978 »

Award Nominated Nominated Work
Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Play Landscape of the Body

1968


Drama Desk Vernon Rice Award

Nominations 1968 »

Award Nominated Nominated Work
Drama Desk Vernon Rice Award