Tony Kushner's biography
Tony Kushner is 66 years old playwright born at Manhattan. He was born on Monday 16th of July 1956. According to year of birth 1956 he belongs to Boomers. Birthday on 16th of July means he is Cancer. Cancer is a watery sign. They are very friendly and show motherly love to everyone. According to ascendant calculator, an important trait of these natives is their sensitive nature.
He is citizen of United States of America. His primary profession is to be playwright. You can know him also as screenwriter, writer, music pedagogue. He is recently known as author.
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Tony Kushner's schools
We found 2 schools He attended. Complete list of schools: Columbia University, New York University Tisch School of the Arts.
Tony Kushner's career
His main focus is to be playwright. He is also a member of American Academy of Arts and Letters.
Awards and competitions
Tony Kushner's Awards
- He was awarded an honorary doctorate from Brandeis University in Waltham, Massachusetts in May 2006.
- His play, "Angels in American: Millennium Approaches and Perestroika", was awarded the 1995 Joseph Jefferson Award for Play Production in Chicago, Illinois.
- His play, "Angels in America: Parts I and II", at the Journeymen Theatre in Chicago, Illinois was awarded the 1998 Joseph Jefferson Award for Play Production.
- His musical, "Caroline, or Change", at the Court Theatre in Chicago, Illinois was awarded the 2009 Joseph Jefferson Award for Best Production of a Musical in a Large Venue.
- Pierre Corneille and his play, "The Illusion", at the Court Theatre in Chicago, Illinois was nominated for a 2010 Joseph Jefferson Award for Production of a Play (Large).
- His play, "Angels in America: Parts I and II" at the Court Theatre in Chicago, Illinois was nominated for a 2012 Equity Joseph Jefferson Award for Play Production (Large).
- His musical, "Caroline, or Change," at the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles, California was awarded the 2004 Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Award for Production.
- Jeanine Tesori and he were awarded the 2004 Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Award for Musical Score for "Caroline, or Change," at the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles, California.
- Jeanine Tesori and he were awarded the 2004 Back Stage Garland Award for Outstanding Musical Score for "Caroline, or Change," at the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles, California.
- He was awarded the 1993 Pulitzer Prize for Drama for "Angels in America" Part One-Millennium Approaches.".
- His play, "Angels in America: Part One: Millennium Approaches," on Broadway was awarded the 1993 Antoinette Perry (Tony) Award for Best Play.
- His play, "Angels in America: Part One: Millennium Approaches," on Broadway was awarded the 1993 New York Drama Desk Award for Best Play.
- His play, "Angels in America: Part Two: Perestroika," on Broadway was awarded the 1994 New York Drama Desk Award for Best Play.
- His play, "Angels in America: Part Two: Perestroika," on Broadway was awarded the 1994 Antoinette Perry (Tony) Award for Best Play.
- His play, "Angels in America: Part One: Millennium Approaches," on Broadway was awarded the 1993 New York Drama Critics Circle Award for Best Play.
- His play, "Slavs!," at the Mark Taper Forum Theatre in Los Angeles, California was awarded the 1995 Drama Logue Award for Outstanding Production.
- His musical, "Caroline, or Change," at the Firebrand Theatre, TimeLine Theatre Company at The Den Theatre Hall Mainstage in Chicago, Illinois was awarded the 2019 Joseph Jefferson Equity Award for Midsize Musical Production.
Tony Kushner's Nominations
- He was nominated for Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay
- He was nominated for Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay
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