Full of warmth, wit and sweeping emotion, two-time Pulitzer winner Lynn Nottage has created some of the greatest works in the American theatre.

From stirring examinations of the passions and romances that inspired these great wordsmiths to nuanced biographies and even alternate histories, these shows honor the power of poetry and of its creators.

One of the American theatre’s most psychologically exacting and sharp playwrights as well as one of only two playwrights to win three Pulitzer Prizes in Drama, Edward Albee created an enduring body of work whose legacy has stood the test of time.

Ambition, power, justice. In this edition of the “In Conversation With…” series, Breaking Character explores work that delve into political systems across the world and the often-polarizing figures that inhabit them.

The Laramie Project remains one of the most moving and heart-rending theatrical experiences in recent memory. Explore the history of the play’s creation and its storied legacy with this next entry in Breaking Character’s “The Truth Behind…” series.

David Henry Hwang speaks to issues of race, culture and self-image with sharp wit and deep intelligence. Explore this sampling of his challenging, engaging work.

These plays examine how humanity makes sense of grief through moving character portraits and dynamic narrative choices. From trauma to the healing process, every facet of grief is explored and brought to vivid theatrical life.

Tennessee Williams has a decades-spanning legacy of incredible plays with complex and challenging roles for all actors, but especially leading ladies. Discover more about an American master with this sampling of five plays.

Nikhil Mahapatra’s modern take on a Shakespearean classic explores sibling rivalry, grief and returning home. In this interview, the playwright discusses their creative process and how this sharp play came to be.

Discover five hilarious, charming, inclusive plays by Ian McWethy, a playwright loved by audiences of all ages.

Native Gardens is a play about all the tensions and petty injustices that lie behind a veneer of neighborliness. In this interview, Karen talks about how she created this sharp, satirical looks at the changing face of the suburbs.

Michael Valenti, composer of the beloved children’s musical Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, discusses the rich history of the show, his favorite memories, and why it became the longest continuously running children’s show in off-Broadway history.