Articles from May 2026

Samule D. Hunter headshot against a dark background
Pinned content, custom sorted.

Iowa alumnus nominated for Tony Award

Friday, May 8, 2026
University of Iowa alumnus Samuel D. Hunter’s (2007 MFA) Broadway debut, Little Bear Ridge Road, received a Tony Award nomination for Best Play on May 5.

Debbie Harry and Pamela Anderson to play mother and daughter in indie comedy film written by Samuel D. Hunter

Monday, May 11, 2026
'Maitreya' is written by Samuel D. Hunter, 2007 graduate of the Iowa Playwrights Workshop

Mexodus Wins 4 Lucille Lortel Awards; See the Full List of Winners

Monday, May 4, 2026
The Audible Theater production, written and performed by UI Theatre grad Brian Quijada with creative partner Nygel D. Robinson, was the sole show to take more than one category at the Off-Broadway honors.
Laurie Metcalf and Micah Stock in Little Bear Ridge Road (Julieta Cervantes)

Little Bear Ridge Road Wins Best Play New York Drama Critics' Circle Award

Friday, May 1, 2026
The New York Drama Critics' Circle released the winners of its 2026 awards, with "Little Bear Ridge Road" by Samuel D. Hunter (2007 MFA) taking the top prize of Best Play.