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Terrence McNally

Birth Place: St. Petersburg, FL, USA

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BIO

McNally has had a remarkably far-ranging career spanning six decades. In 2018 he was inducted into the American Academy of Arts and Letters. He is a recipient of the Dramatists Guild Lifetime Achievement Award and the Lucille Lortel Lifetime Achievement Award. He has won four Tony Awards for his plays Love! Valour! Compassion! and Master Class and his musical books for Kiss of the Spider Woman and Ragtime.


He has written a number of TV scripts, including "Andre's Mother," for which he won an Emmy Award. He has received two Guggenheim Fellowships, a Rockefeller Grant, four Drama Desk Awards, two Lucille Lortel Awards, two Obie Awards, and three Hull-Warriner Awards from the Dramatists Guild. In 1996 he was inducted into the Theater Hall of Fame.
He wrote the libretto for the operas Great Scottand Dead Man Walking, both with music by Jake Heggie. Other plays include Mothers and Sons; Lips Together, Teeth Apart; The Lisbon Traviata; A Perfect Ganesh; The Visit; The Full Monty; Corpus Christi; Bad Habits; Next; The Ritz; Anastasia; It’s Only a Play; Where Has Tommy Flowers Gone?; and The Stendhal Syndrome.

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Productions

 
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TV Shows

The Young and the Restless
Dr. Robert Lynch

Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 2020 - Best Revival of a Play

Terrence McNally, Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune


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Tony Awards - 2019 - Special Tony Awards for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre

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Drama Desk Awards - 2017 - Outstanding Book of a Musical

Terrence McNally, Anastasia

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2017 - Outstanding Book of a Musical (Broadway or Off-Broadway)

Terrence McNally, Anastasia

Drama League Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Revival of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Play

Terrence McNally, It's Only a Play


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The Lortels - 2015 - Lifetime Achievement Award

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Tony Awards - 2015 - Best Book of a Musical

Terrence McNally, The Visit


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- 2014 - Legend of Off Broadway Honorees

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Tony Awards - 2014 - Best Play

Terrence McNally, Mothers and Sons

Drama Desk Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Play

Terrence McNally, Some Me


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Helen Hayes Awards - 2004 - The Helen Hayes Tribute, sponsored by Jaylee and Gilbert Mead

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Drama Desk Awards - 2002 - Outstanding Book of a Musical

Terrence McNally, A Man of No Importance

Tony Awards - 2001 - Best Book of a Musical

Terrence McNally, The Full Monty


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Drama Desk Awards - 2000 - Outstanding Book of a Musical

Terrence McNally, The Full Monty


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Drama Desk Awards - 1998 - Best Book of a Musical

Terrence McNally, Ragtime

New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 1998 - Best Musical

Terrence McNally, Ragtime


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Tony Awards - 1998 - Best Book of a Musical

Terrence McNally, Ragtime


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Tony Awards - 1996 - Best Play

Terrence McNally, Master Class


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Drama Desk Awards - 1995 - Outstanding Play

Terrence McNally, Love! Valour! Compassion!


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Drama Desk Awards - 1995 - Outstanding Play

Terrence McNally, Love! Valour! Compassion!


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New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 1995 - Best American Play

Terrence McNally, Love! Valour! Compassion!


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Obie Awards - 1995 - Playwriting

Terrence McNally, Love! Valour! Compassion!


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Tony Awards - 1995 - Best Play

Terrence McNally, Love! Valour! Compassion!

The Pulitzer Prize - 1994 - The Pulitzer Prize for Drama

Terrence McNally, A Perfect Ganesh


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New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 1993 - Best Musical

Terrence McNally, Kiss of the Spider Woman


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Tony Awards - 1993 - Best Book of a Musical

Terrence McNally, Kiss of the Spider Woman


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Drama Desk Awards - 1992 - Outstanding New Play

Terrence McNally, Lips Together, Teeth Apart


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The Lortels - 1992 - Outstanding Body of Work

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Drama Desk Awards - 1975 - Outstanding New American Play

Terrence McNally, The Ritz


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Obie Awards - 1974 - Distinguished Plays

Terrence McNally, Bad Habits

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News


Music Theatre of Connecticut's 38th Season Debuts with MASTER CLASS

Music Theatre of Connecticut (MTC) MainStage, Fairfield County's professional award-winning theatre company, will open its 38th MainStage Season with Terrence McNally's Master Class.
Review: THE FULL MONTY at Paramount Theatre Aurora, IL

“Desperate times take desperate measures”. These words are spoken by one of the out of work steel workers in Buffalo. That is exactly what happens in the Full Monty, currently playing at the Paramount Theatre in Aurora through October 6.  
Photos: THE FULL MONTY at Paramount Theatre

Check out production photos for Paramount Theatre's The Fully Monty, running now through October 6, here!
Angelina Jolie 'Had Not Sung in Public' Before Playing Opera Singer Maria Callas

Before Angelina Jolie began preparations for playing legendary opera singer Maria Callas in Pablo Larraín’s latest biopic, the actress had never sung before in public. “Everybody here knows, I was terribly nervous,” Jolie said at the press conference for Maria at the Venice Film Festival.
Netflix Acquires Maria Callas Biopic Ahead of World Premiere

Netflix has purchased the U.S. rights to Maria, the biopic of opera legend Maria Callas starring Angelina Jolie. The news comes ahead of the movie's world premiere at the Venice Film Festival on August 29.
Video: Angelina Jolie is Opera Singer Maria Callas in Clip from New Biopic

A new clip from the biopic of opera singer Maria Callas has just dropped. The film, which makes its premiere at the Venice Film Festival on Thursday August 29, features Angelina Jolie as the legendary soprano. Watch the clip now!
Video: Nathan Lane Will Join the Cast of Season 2 of ELSBETH

The CBS series Elsbeth has revealed the first special guest for its second season, and it is none other than Broadway's own Nathan Lane! Check out a teaser here!
Cast and Creative Team Set for THE LEHMAN TRILOGY at Guthrie Theater

The Guthrie Theater will stage the Tony Award-winning play THE LEHMAN TRILOGY. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
Way Off Broadway's 30th Anniversary Season Continues With Area Premiere Of ANASTASIA

As The Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre continues its 30th Anniversary Season, yet another area premiere production will take the stage at the Frederick venue when Anastasia opens on September 13th.
ANASTASIA Comes to Coralville Center For the Performing Arts in December

Anastasia will come to Coralville Center For the Performing Arts in December. Performances run December 6-15.
Prospect Musicals Will Honor Michael Arden, Baayork Lee, and Kendall Crolius at 25th Annual Gala

Prospect Musicals has announced their 25th Anniversary Gala, which will honor three members of the theatre community with the third annual Muse Awards. Learn more about the gala here!
THE FULL MONTY Comes to the Weathervane Theatre This Week

New Hampshire’s award-winning Weathervane Theatre will present the heartwarming and hilarious musical The Full Monty. Opening on Wednesday, August 14th, The Full Monty runs in alternating repertory through September 29th.
THE ADDAMS FAMILY & More Set for Theatre Tuscaloosa 2024-25 Season

Theatre Tuscaloosa has revealed its 2024-25 season, themed 'Making Theatre Magic'. Learn more about the shows and see how to purchase tickets.
Paramount Theatre Goes THE FULL MONTY To Launch Its 13th Broadway Series

Paramount Theatre kicks off its 13th Broadway Series with THE FULL MONTY, a musical about blue-collar steelworkers turned male strippers, running from August 21 to October 6.
Bernadette Peters And Ted Snowdon to be Honored at York Theatre Company Gala

The York Theatre Company will honor Bernadette Peters and Ted Snowdon at their Gala Evening. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
PIRATE QUEENS Comes to Cannonball Festival

Pirate Queens will be presented at the Cannonball Festival, the largest hub of the Philadelphia FringeArts Festival at Christ Church Neighborhood House.
JOB's Peter Friedman on Stage and Screen

Peter Friedman made his Broadway debut in 1972, and has since gone on to appear on the stage and screen in many notable roles. To celebrate his return to the Broadway stage, we're taking a look back on some of Friedman's career highlights!
Shaina Taub Will Temporarily Exit SUFFS for New York City Center's RAGTIME, Returning on Election Night

Tony Award winner Shaina Taub will perform in NY City Center's Ragtime from October 30th to November 10th, but will return to the cast of SUFFS on Election Night and the following Wednesday matinee.
Provincetown Theater Honors Playwrights Joe DiPietro and Kirsten Greenidge At Summer Gala

In Provincetown, Massachusetts, the board, artistic and managing directors of the Provincetown Theater have announced the sixth annual Provincetown American Playwright Awards will be presented during the non-profit’s annual fundraising gala on Sunday, August 25 at the historic Provincetown Inn at One Commercial Street in Provincetown, MA. 
Ben Levi Ross, Shaina Taub, Joy Woods & Colin Donnell Join RAGTIME at New York City Center

New stars will be making new music this fall! New York City Center announced additional casting for the Annual Gala Presentation Ragtime, directed by Tony nominated Encores! Artistic Director Lear deBessonet. Check out who is joining the cast.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Terrence McNally written?

Terrence McNally has written 41 shows including The Lady of the Carnellias (Playwright), Maggie May (Playwright), And Things That Go Bump in the Night (Playwright), Here's Where I Belong (Bookwriter), Sweet Eros/ Witness (Playwright), Adaptation/ Next (Playwright), Where Has Tommy Flowers Gone? (Playwright), Broadway, Broadway (Bookwriter), The Rink (Bookwriter), It's Only a Play (Playwright), Urban Blight (Bookwriter), The Lisbon Traviata (Playwright), Bad Habits (Playwright), Lips Together, Teeth Apart (Playwright), Kiss of the Spider Woman (Bookwriter), A Perfect Ganesh (Playwright), Love! Valour! Compassion! (Playwright), Love! Valour! Compassion! (Playwright), Master Class (Playwright), By the Sea, By the Sea, By the Beautiful Sea (Playwright), Ragtime (Bookwriter), Corpus Christi (Playwright), The Visit (Bookwriter), The Full Monty (Bookwriter), A Man of No Importance (Bookwriter), Frankie And Johnny In The Clair De Lune (Playwright), Short Talks on the Universe (Playwright), The Stendhal Syndrome (Playwright), Dedication or The Stuff of Dreams (Playwright), Catch Me If You Can (Bookwriter), Chita Rivera: The Dancer's Life (Bookwriter), The 24 Hour Plays 2006 (Playwright), Some Men (Playwright), Deuce (Playwright), The Ritz (Playwright), Golden Age (Playwright), Mothers and Sons (Playwright), In Your Arms (Story), Anastasia (Book Writer), Fire and Air (Playwright), Pride Plays (Author).

What awards has Terrence McNally been nominated for?

Terrence McNally has received numerous nominations and awards throughout his career. His nominations include: - Best Revival of a Play (Tony Awards) for Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune - Special Tony Awards for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre (Tony Awards) - Outstanding Book of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Anastasia - Outstanding Book of a Musical (Broadway or Off-Broadway) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Anastasia - Outstanding Revival of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Play (Drama League Awards) for It's Only a Play - Lifetime Achievement Award (The Lortels) - Best Book of a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Visit - Legend of Off Broadway Honorees - Best Play (Tony Awards) for Mothers and Sons - Outstanding Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Some Me - The Helen Hayes Tribute, sponsored by Jaylee and Gilbert Mead (Helen Hayes Awards) - Outstanding Book of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for A Man of No Importance - Best Book of a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Full Monty - Outstanding Book of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for The Full Monty - Best Book of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Ragtime - Best Musical (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for Ragtime - Best Book of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Ragtime - Best Play (Tony Awards) for Master Class - Outstanding Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Love! Valour! Compassion! - Best American Play (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for Love! Valour! Compassion! - Playwriting (Obie Awards) for Love! Valour! Compassion! - Best Play (Tony Awards) for Love! Valour! Compassion! - The Pulitzer Prize for Drama (The Pulitzer Prize) for A Perfect Ganesh - Best Musical (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for Kiss of the Spider Woman - Best Book of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Kiss of the Spider Woman - Outstanding New Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Lips Together, Teeth Apart - Outstanding Body of Work (The Lortels) - Outstanding New American Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The Ritz - Distinguished Plays (Obie Awards) for Bad Habits.

What awards has Terrence McNally won?

Terrence McNally has received numerous prestigious awards throughout his career. These include the Special Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre, the Lifetime Achievement Award from The Lortels, and recognition as a Legend of Off Broadway Honoree. He was honored with The Helen Hayes Tribute, sponsored by Jaylee and Gilbert Mead, and has won several Drama Desk Awards: Outstanding Book of a Musical for A Man of No Importance, The Full Monty, and Ragtime. He also received the Best Book of a Musical Tony Award for Ragtime, as well as the Tony Award for Best Play for Master Class. His play Love! Valour! Compassion! earned him Outstanding Play and Best Play awards from both the Drama Desk and Tony Awards, along with the Best American Play from the New York Drama Critics Circle and the Playwriting award from the Obie Awards. Additionally, he received the Best Musical award from the New York Drama Critics Circle for Kiss of the Spider Woman and the Tony Award for Best Book of a Musical for the same show. He was recognized with the Outstanding New Play award from the Drama Desk for Lips Together, Teeth Apart, the Outstanding Body of Work award from The Lortels, and the Distinguished Plays award from the Obie Awards for Bad Habits.

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