- Awarded plays written by Lanford Wilson include: The Hot L Baltimore (New York Drama Critics Circle choice Best American Play 1972-3) Talley's Folly (Pulitzer Prize 1980) The Mound Builders (OBIE Award Best Play 1975) Angels Fall (Tony nomination best play 1983)
- (1980) His play, "Talley's Folly", was performed at the Goodman Theatre in Chicago, Illinois. Cast and crew included Jordan Charney, John Lee Beatty (scenic designer), and Dennis Parichy (lighting designer).
- (1981) His play, "Balm in Gilead", was performed at the Steppenwolf Theatre Company in Chicago, Illinois, with Debra Engle, Laurie Metcalf, Gary Sinise, Glenne Headly. Kevin Rigdon was the costume & lighting designer, and John Malkovich directed.
- (1996) His play, "Burn This", was performed at the Strawdog Theatre Company in Chicago, Illinois, with Scott Cummins in the cast and Richard Shavzin was the director.
- (2001) His play, "Serenading Louie", was performed at the Roadworks Productions Theatre in Chicago, Illinois. Abigail Deser was the director.
- (2003) His play, "Hot L. Baltimore", was performed at the Mary-Arcchie Theatre Company in Chicago, Illinois with Corryn Cummins in the cast.
- (2004) His play, "Fifth of July", was performed at the Griffin Theatre Company in Chicago, Illinois. Nathan Combs was the scenic designer.
- (2004) His play, "Balm in Gilead", was performed at the Hypocrites Theatre in Chicago, Illinois. Jennifer Grace was the costume designer.
- (2006) His play, "Talley and Son", was performed at the Eclipse Theatre Company in Chicago, Illinois with Isabel Liss in the cast.
- (2007) His play, "Talley's Folly", was performed at the Oak Park Festival Theatre in Oak Park, Illinois with David Girolmo in the cast.
- Angels Fall (1983). Written by Lanford Wilson. Incidental music by Norman L. Berman. Directed by Marshall W. Mason. Longacre Theatre: 22 Jan 1983- 13 Mar 1983 (57 performances + 7 previews that began on 18 Jan 1983). Cast: Barnard Hughes (as "Father William Doherty"), Fritz Weaver (as "Niles Harris"), Tanya Berezin (as "Marion Clay"), Nancy Snyder (as "Vita Harris"), Danton Stone (as "Don Tabaha"), Brian Tarantina (as "Salvatore 'Zappy' Zappala") [Broadway debut]. Produced by Elliot Martin, The Circle Repertory Company, Lucille Lortel, The Shubert Organization (Gerald Schoenfeld: Chairman. Bernard B. Jacobs: President) and The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.
- (2010) His play, "Redwood Curtain," was performed in a Classic Contemporary American Plays production at The Broad Stage Theatre in Los Angeles, California with Maya Erskine, Jane Fleiss, and Matt Letscher in the cast. Ernest Figueroa was director.
- (2011) His play, "Talley's Folly," was performed in a Classic Contemporary American Plays production at the Pico Playhouse in Los Angeles, California with Marin Hinkle, Arye Gross, and Matt Letscher in the cast. Robin Gammell was director.
- (1990) His play, "Burn This, "was performed at the Hampstead Theatre in London, England with John Malkovich, Juliet Stevenson, Michael Simkins, and Lou Liberatore in the cast. Robert Allan Ackerman was director.
- (1990) His play, "Burn This," was performed at the Lyric Theatre in London, England with Lou Liberatore, John Malkovich, Michael Simkins, and Juliet Stevenson in the cast. Rodney Allan Ackerman was director.
- (2010 - 2011) His play, "Redwood Curtain," was performed in a Bonnie Franklin's Classic Contemporary American Plays production at The Broad Stage Theatre in Los Angeles, California with Maya Erskine, Jane Fleiss, and Matt Letscher in the cast. Ernest Figueroa was director.
- (2011 - 2012) His play, "Talley's Folly," was performed in a Bonnie Franklin's Classic Contemporary American Plays production at the Pico Playhouse in Los Angeles, California with Marin Hinkle, Arye Gross, and Matt Letscher in the cast. Robin Gammell was director.
- (2014-2015 Season) His play, "Balm in Gilead," was performed at the Griffin Theatre Company in Chicago, Illinois with Ashleigh Lathrop and Cyd Blakewell in the cast. Jonathan Berry was director. Dan Stratton was scenic designer.
- (1981) His play, "Talley's Folly," was performed at the Cape Playhouse in Dennis, Massachusetts with David Birney and Meredith Baxter in the cast.
- (June 21, 2016 to July 2, 2016) His play, "Talley's Folly," was performed at the Cape Playhouse in Dennis, Massachusetts.
- (1973 - 1974) His play, "Hot L. Baltimore," was performed in an American Conservatory Theatre production in San Francisco, California. Allen Fletcher was director.
- (1978 - 1979) His play, "5th of July," was performed in an American Conservatory Theatre production in San Francisco, California. Edward Hastings was director.
- (1983 - 1984) His play, "Angels Fall," was performed in an American Conservatory Theatre production in San Francisco, California. Edward Hastings was director.
- (1989 - 1990) His play, "Burn This," was performed in an American Conservatory Theatre production in San Francisco, California. Albet Takazouauckas was director.
- (November 11, 2010 to December 12, 2010) His play, "Talley's Folly," was performed at the Public Theater in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania with Julie Fitzpatrick and Andrew Polk in the cast. Pamela Berlin was director. Michael Schweikardt was scenic designer. Candice Donnelly was costume designer. Chris Dallos was lighting designer. Zach Moore was sound designer.
- (April 5, 1990 to May 13, 1990) His play, "Burn This," was performed at the Public Theater in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
- (September 23, 1986 to October 26, 1986) His play, "Serenading Louie," was performed at the Public Theater in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
- (February 21 to March 30. 2003) His play, "Book of Days," was performed in The Arena Stage production at the Fichlander Theater in Washington D.C. Wendy C. Goldberg was director.
- (July 21 to September 16, 1973) His play, "The Hot L. Baltimore," was performed in a West Coast premiere at the Mark Taper Forum Theatre in Los Angeles, California. Marshall W. Mason was director.
- (August 11 to October 6, 1979) His play, "Talley's Folly," was performed in the West Coast premiere at the Mark Taper Forum Theatre in Los Angeles, California. Marshall W. Mason was director. John Lee Beatty was set designer.
- (1980) His play, "Talley's Folly," was performed on Broadway in New York City. John Lee Beatty was set designer. David Parichy was lighting designer.
- (August 9 to October 7, 1979) His play, "5th of July," was performed at the Mark Taper Forum Theatre in Los Angeles, California with Judd Hirsch in the cast. Marshall W. Mason was director. John Lee Beatty was set designer.
- (October 11 to December 6, 1981) His play, "A Tale Told," was performed in a West Coast premiere at the Mark Taper Forum Theatre in Los Angeles, California with Fritz Weaver in the cast. Marshall W. Mason was director. John Lee Beatty was set designer. Dennis Parichy was lighting designer.
- (January 11 to February 15, 1987) His play, "Burn This," was performed in a world premiere at the Mark Taper Forum Theatre in Los Angeles, California with Joan Allen, Lou Liberatore, and John Malkovich in the cast. Marshall W. Mason was director. John Lee Beatty was scenic designer. Dennis Parichy was lighting designer. Laura Crow was costume designer.
- (March 23 to May 1, 2011) His play, "Burn This," was performed at the Mark Taper Forum Theater in Los Angeles, California. Nicholas Martin was director.
- (January 19, 1970) His play, "Home Free!," was performed at the Actors Theatre of Louisville (Adventure Theatre) in Louisville, Kentucky.
- (1971 - 1972) His play, "Great Nebula" and the play Death Knocks," was performed in an Actors Theatre of Louisville production in a Kentucky State tour. Jon Jory was artistic director.
- (November 13 to December 7, 1975) His play, "The Hot L. Baltimore," was performed at the Actors Theatre of Louisville (Mainstage) in Louisville, Kentucky with John Hancock (Bill Lewis); Pamela Reed (Girl); Beverly May (Millie); John H. Fields (Mr. Bellotti); Adale O'Brien (April Green); Ray Fry (Mr. Morse); Susan Cardwell Kingsley (Jackie); Jeremy Lawrence (Jamie); Bob Burrus (Mr. Katz); Jean De Baer (Suzy); Michael Kevin (Suzy's John, Cab Driver); Eric Booth (Paul Granger III); Ardeth Pappas (Mrs. Oxenham) and Don Johnson (Delivery Boy) in the cast. Charles Kerr was director.
- (January 26 to February 25, 1979) His play, "Bar Play," was performed in a Holidays (Dramatic Anthology) and Humana Festival production at the Actors Theatre of Louisville in Louisville, Kentucky with Robert Jackson (Bartender); Leona Johnson (Waitress); John Pielmeier (Cabdriver); Daniel Ziskie (Sportsfan) in the cast. Michael Hankins was director.
- (1980-1981 season) His play, "Ludlow Fair," was performed in a Workshop Repertory and an Evening of Contemporary Scenes at the Actors Theatre of Louisville in Louisville, Kentucky with Apprentice/Intern Company production with the 1980-1981 Acting Apprentice Company in the cast. Richard Cunningham was director.
- (June 17 to 23, 1991) His play, "Eukiah," was performed in Likely Stories (1990-1991 Apprentice/Intern Company Spring Showcase) production at the Actors Theatre of Louisville in Louisville, Kentucky with the 1990-1991 Acting Apprentice Company. Marcia Dixcy was director.
- (March 21, 1992) His play, "Eukiah," was performed in a Ten Minute Plays (Humana Festival) production at the Actors Theatre of Louisville in Louisville, Kentucky with Mark Shannon (Butch) and Shaun Powell (Eukiah) in the cast. Jon Jory was director.
- (June 13 to 18, 1995) His play, "Balm in Gilead," was performed in The 1994-1995 Apprentice/ Intern Company Spring Showcase production at the Actors Theatre of Louisville in Louisville, Kentucky with the 1994-1995 Acting Apprentice Company in the cast. Heidi Marshall was director.
- (May 20 to May 23, 2004) His play, "Balm in Gilead," was performed in an Apprentice/Intern Company production at the Actors Theatre of Louisville in Louisville, Kentucky with the 2003-2004 Acting Apprentices in the cast. Wendy McClellan was director.
- (Summer 1981) His play, "Talley's Folly," was performed at the Trinity Repertory Company Theatre in Providence, Rhode Island. Melanie Jones was director. Robert D. Soule was set designer. William Lane was costume designer. John F. Custer was lighting designer.
- (1981 to 1982 season) His play, "5th of July," was performed at the Trinity Repertory Company Theatre in Providence, Rhode Island. Philip Minor was director. Robert D. Soule was set designer. WIlliam Lane was costume designer. John F. Custer was lighting designer.
- (1991 to 1992 season) His play, "Burn This," was performed at the Trinity Repertory Company Theatre in Providence, Rhode Island with Anne Scurria, William Damkoehler, Brian Meeeleney and Dan Welch in the cast. David Wheeler was director. David A. Rotondo was set designer. Michael Giannitti was lighting designer. William Lane was costume designer. Anthony PM Ricci was audio designer. Tori Haring-Smith was Dramaturge.
- (1970 season) His play, "The Madness of Lady Bright," was performed in a Tyrone Guthrie Theater production At The Other Place Theater, Harmon Place, Minneapolis, Minnesota. Charles Keating was director.
- (1982 to 1983 season) His play, "Talley's Folly," was performed in a Tyrone Guthrie Theater production tour. David Feldshuh was director. Jack Barkla was set designer. Jack Edwards was costume designer.
- (January to February 1990) His play, "Burn This," was performed in an Oregon Shakespeare Festival production at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival Theatre in Portland, Oregon. Joseph A. Wach was director and directing intern. Dennis Bigelo was director. Jerry Turner was artistic director.
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