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Lindsey Ferrentino is a playwright whose work includes The Fear of 13 (Donmar Warehouse, Olivier Nominee for Best New Play and Best Actor, starring Adrien Brody), The Queen of Versailles (The Colonial Theatre, The Saint James Theater ), Ugly Lies the Bone (Roundabout Theatre Company, The National Theatre, UK, NYT Critics Pick), Amy and the Orphans (Roundabout Theatre Company), This Flat Earth (Playwrights Horizons), The Year to Come (La Jolla Playhouse), The Artist (Theatre Royal Plymouth).



According to The New York Times, Lindsey writes with “a muscular empathy which seeks to enter the minds of people for whom life is often a struggle of heroic proportions.” Whether writing about a female burn survivor or the first leading role for a person with Down syndrome, she has been called “a brave playwright of dauntless conviction, whose unflinching portraits are hard to come by outside of journalism” and she possesses “a moral compass second to none among her generation of playwrights.”(Variety).

Lindsey is also an accomplished screenwriter with various projects in development. Most recently announced, Lindsey is writing and directing a film adaptation of her celebrated play Amy and the Orphans (Aggregate Pictures), writing a project based on Hugh Hefner’s Playboy Empire (Sony), and adapting Rebecca Yarros’ beloved novel In the Likely Event (Netflix) among others.

Lindsey is the recipient of the 2016 Kesselring Prize, a Laurents/Hatcher Citation of Excellence, the ASCAP Cole Porter Playwriting Prize, the Catalyst Award for Entertainment Industry, the Paul Newman Drama Award, the NYU Distinguished Young Alumna Award. BFA: NYU MFA: Hunter & the David Geffen School of Drama at Yale.

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Productions

The Queen of VersaillesThe Queen of Versailles
 
[Broadway, 2025]
Book
Amy and the OrphansAmy and the Orphans
 
[Off-Broadway, 2018]
Playwirght
Ugly Lies the BoneUgly Lies the Bone
 
[Off-Broadway, 2015]
Playwright

Writing

This Flat Earth
Playwright

Additional Credits

The Fear of 13 (Donmar Warehouse, Olivier Nominee for Best New Play and Best Actor, starring Adrien Brody)

The Artist (Theatre Royal Plymouth)

Awards and Nominations

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2018 - John Gassner Award

Lindsey Ferrentino, Amy and the Orphans

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2016 - John Gassner Playwrighting Award (Presented for an American play, preferably by a new playwright)

Lindsey Ferrentino, Ugly Lies the Bone

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UGLY LIES THE BONE Comes to New Hampshire Theatre Project Photo
UGLY LIES THE BONE Comes to New Hampshire Theatre Project
by Stephi Wild - Apr 29, 2025

New Hampshire Theatre Project will continue its 2024-2025 Season, New Stages, with a powerful, gripping drama - Ugly Lies the Bone by Lindsey Ferrentino.
Video: Michael Arden Shares His Broadway Firsts Photo
Video: Michael Arden Shares His Broadway Firsts
by Joey Mervis - Apr 19, 2025

What are some of the milestone moments that have most impacted our favorite Broadway performers? Michael Arden is sharing his Broadway Firsts in this video!
Olivier Awards 2025- All the Winners! Photo
Olivier Awards 2025- All the Winners!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 6, 2025

The Olivier Awards 2025 were held at the Royal Albert Hall, hosted by Beverley Knight and Billy Porter. We have the full list of winners here!
BroadwayWorld UK's Olivier Awards 2025 Predictions Photo
BroadwayWorld UK's Olivier Awards 2025 Predictions
by BWW UK Critics - Apr 4, 2025

Established in 1976, the Olivier Awards celebrate the world-class status of London theatre, and are Britain’s most prestigious stage honours. Leading the way this year is Tom Scutt's Fiddler on the Roof which matches Hamilton's record-breaking 13 nominations, represented in every acting and creative category.
THE QUEEN OF VERSAILLES, Led By Kristin Chenoweth, Gets Broadway Theater and Dates Photo
THE QUEEN OF VERSAILLES, Led By Kristin Chenoweth, Gets Broadway Theater and Dates
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 10, 2025

The Queen of Versailles, which had its world premiere at Boston's Emerson Colonial Theatre in the summer of 2024, will officially open at the St. James Theatre this fall. We have all of the details!
FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, GIANTS, THE YEARS, and More Nominated For 2025 Olivier Awards; F Photo
FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, GIANTS, THE YEARS, and More Nominated For 2025 Olivier Awards; Full List!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 4, 2025

The nominations have been announced for the Olivier Awards 2025. Among the nominees are Fiddler on the Roof, Giants, and The Years. Check out the full list of nominees here!
PARADE to Complete the 2025 Season at Ground Floor Theatre Photo
PARADE to Complete the 2025 Season at Ground Floor Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 11, 2025

Ground Floor Theatre has revealed the previously unnamed musical for December 2025 will be the award-winning musical Parade. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
Sonia Friedman Joins Producing Team of Kristin Chenoweth-Led THE QUEEN OF VERSAILLES Photo
Sonia Friedman Joins Producing Team of Kristin Chenoweth-Led THE QUEEN OF VERSAILLES
by Stephi Wild - Jan 15, 2025

Sonia Friedman has joined the team as producer and general partner for the upcoming musical The Queen of Versailles. Learn more about the show and find out how to get tickets here!
Megan Hilty & Kristin Chenoweth Want the 'Real Housewives of Broadway' Photo
Megan Hilty & Kristin Chenoweth Want the 'Real Housewives of Broadway'
by Michael Major - Jan 3, 2025

While appearing on a recent episode of Bravo's Watch What Happens Live, Death Becomes Her star Megan Hilty pitched the Real Housewives of Broadway to host and Housewives executive producer Andy Cohen. Watch the clip and read more here.
Photos: On the Red Carpet at ALL IN: COMEDY ABOUT LOVE Gala Night Photo
Photos: On the Red Carpet at ALL IN: COMEDY ABOUT LOVE Gala Night
by Bruce Glikas - Dec 18, 2024

Performances are now underway for All In: Comedy About Love by Simon Rich. BroadwayWorld attended the show's gala night, and you can check out photos of the stars arriving on the red carpet here!
Photos: Inside Classic Stage Company's 2024 Gala Photo
Photos: Inside Classic Stage Company's 2024 Gala
by Jennifer Broski - Nov 20, 2024

Classic Stage Company presented their 2024 Gala, honoring Tony Award winner Nikki M. James and 11-time Emmy Award winner Frank DiLella. Directed by Daniel Goldstein, CSC’s 2024 Gala was hosted by Tony Award nominee Jenn Collela and Tony Award nominee Michael James Scott.
Photos: MAYBE HAPPY ENDING Red Carpet Arrivals Photo
Photos: MAYBE HAPPY ENDING Red Carpet Arrivals
by Jennifer Broski - Nov 12, 2024

The best of Broadway came out to celebrate at the Belasco Theatre, where Maybe Happy Ending held its special gala performance. BroadwayWorld was there for the special night and you can check out photos from the starry guest arrivals below.
Hunter Regian Launches New Entertainment Venture Photo
Hunter Regian Launches New Entertainment Venture
by Stephi Wild - Oct 29, 2024

Theatre producer Hunter Regian has just announced the launch of Regian Entertainment- a boutique firm focused on the many layers of theatrical business from producing, general management, consulting, event management to investor relations with more to come. Find out more about the new company here.
Review Roundup: THE FEAR OF 13 at Donmar Warehouse Photo
Review Roundup: THE FEAR OF 13 at Donmar Warehouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 14, 2024

See what the critics are saying about The Fear of 13 at Donmar Warehouse. Learn more about the production starring Adrien Brody, and read all of the reviews.
Review: THE FEAR OF 13, Donmar Warehouse Photo
Review: THE FEAR OF 13, Donmar Warehouse
by Alexander Cohen - Oct 11, 2024

There’s a ghost of a good show lingering beneath the surface but it never materialises.
Photos: Adrien Brody and Nana Mensah in THE FEAR OF 13 Rehearsals Photo
Photos: Adrien Brody and Nana Mensah in THE FEAR OF 13 Rehearsals
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 25, 2024

The Donmar Warehouse is presenting the world premiere of Lindsey Ferrentino’s The Fear of 13 – the inaugural production in Tim Sheader’s first season as Artistic Director of The Donmar Warehouse. See photos of Adrien & more in rehearsals!
Nana Mensah to Star Opposite Adrien Brody in THE FEAR OF 13 World Premiere Photo
Nana Mensah to Star Opposite Adrien Brody in THE FEAR OF 13 World Premiere
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 29, 2024

The Donmar Warehouse has revealed the full cast for the world premiere of Lindsey Ferrentino’s The Fear of 13. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
VIDEO: Final Curtain Call For Pre-Broadway QUEEN OF VERSAILLES Photo
VIDEO: Final Curtain Call For Pre-Broadway QUEEN OF VERSAILLES
by Joshua Wright - Aug 27, 2024

Watch the final curtain call for The Queen of Versailles at the Emerson Colonial Theatre. The production concluded its run on August 2th, 2024.
Interview: A WICKED CONNECTION: Carol de Giere on Documenting the Legacy of Stephen S Photo
Interview: A WICKED CONNECTION: Carol de Giere on Documenting the Legacy of Stephen Schwartz
by Linda Hodges - Aug 25, 2024

BroadwayWorld’s Linda Hodges chats with Carol de Giere, the biographer who reveals the magic of Stephen Schwartz!
QUEEN OF VERSAILLES Resumes Performances in Boston Following Cancellation Due To Batt Photo
QUEEN OF VERSAILLES Resumes Performances in Boston Following Cancellation Due To Battery Leak
by Joshua Wright - Aug 21, 2024

The Queen of Versailles will resume performances at the Emerson Colonial Theatre in time for the matinée after a performance cancellation due to a 'battery leak' on August 20th. Producer Bill Damaschke shared the news with the seated audience.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Lindsey Ferrentino written?

Lindsey Ferrentino has written 4 shows including Ugly Lies the Bone (Writer), Amy and the Orphans (Playwright), This Flat Earth (Playwright), The Queen of Versailles (Book).

What awards has Lindsey Ferrentino been nominated for?

John Gassner Award (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Amy and the Orphans and John Gassner Playwrighting Award (Presented for an American play, preferably by a new playwright) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Ugly Lies the Bone.

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