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Kristoffer Diaz is a playwright and educator living and working in Brooklyn. Full-length titles include The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity, Welcome to Arroyo's, The Upstairs Concierge, and The Unfortunates. Awards: 2011 New York Times Outstanding Playwright Award; finalist for the 2010 Pulitzer Prize for Drama; winner, 2011 Lucille Lortel Award for Outstanding Play; winner, 2011 OBIE Award, Best New American Play; and the inaugural Gail Merrifield Papp Fellowship from The Public Theater (2011). He is a recipient of the Jerome Fellowship, the Future Aesthetics Artist Regrant and the Van Lier Fellowship (New Dramatists). Kristoffer holds a BA from New York University's Gallatin School of Individualized Study, an MFA from NYU's Department of Dramatic Writing, and an MFA from Brooklyn College's Performing Arts Management program.

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Kristoffer Diaz Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 2024 - Best Book of a Musical

Kristoffer Diaz, Hell's Kitchen


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Obie Awards - 2011 - Best New American Play

Kristoffer Diaz, The Elaborate Entrance Of Chad Deity


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The Lortels - 2011 - Outstanding Play

Kristoffer Diaz, The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity

The Pulitzer Prize - 2010 - The Pulitzer Prize for Drama

Kristoffer Diaz, The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity

The Pulitzer Prize - 2010 - The Pulitzer Prize for Drama

Kristoffer Diaz, The Elaborate Entrance

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Wake Up With BroadwayWorld May 10, 2024


Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is May 10, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Photos: Inside the Public Theater Gala Honoring the Creatives of HELL'S KITCHEN


The Public Theater held its Annual Gala, honoring the creative team of HELL’S KITCHEN: Camille A. Brown, Kristoffer Diaz, Michael Greif, and Alicia Keys. Check out photos from inside the big night.

Casts of HELL'S KITCHEN, THE NOTEBOOK & More to Perform at New Dramatists Spring Luncheon


New Dramatists will host its Annual Spring Luncheon Tribute on Tuesday, May 14 at the New York Marriott Marquis. See who is taking part and learn how to purchase tickets.

Photos: On the Red Carpet at the 39th Annual Lucille Lortel Awards


The 39th Annual Lucille Lortel Awards were presented at the annual ceremony on Sunday, May 5, 2024, at NYU Skirball. BroadwayWorld was there and we're bringing you on the red carpet at the big night. Check out photos here!

(PRAY), THE COMEUPPANCE, and More Take Home 2024 Lucille Lortel Awards - Full List of Winners!


The 39th Annual Lucille Lortel Awards will be presented at the annual ceremony which will take place tonight, Sunday, May 5, 2024, at NYU Skirball beginning at 7:00pm. See the winners as they come in here!

Photos: Behind the Scenes with the 2024 Tony Nominees


The nominees gathered at the Sofitel New York on Thursday to meet the press for the first time and BroadwayWorld was there for the special day. Check out behind the scenes photos of the 2024 nominees below and check out even more of the acting nominees and creative nominees.

Photos: Meet the 2024 Creative Tony Nominees


The nominees gathered at the Sofitel New York yesterday to meet the press for the first time and BroadwayWorld was there for the special day. Check out photos of the 2024 creative nominees here.

Tickets to HELL'S KITCHEN on Broadway On Sale Through January 2025


A new block of tickets are now on sale for the Broadway premiere of the new musical HELL'S KITCHEN. Learn how to purchase tickets!

2024 Tony Awards Nominations- Live Reactions


The nominations for the 77th Annual Tony Awards were announced this morning by Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Renée Elise Goldsberry. Follow us throughout the day, as we'll bring you Tony nominee reactions!

2024 Tony Award Nominations- HELL'S KITCHEN and STEREOPHONIC Lead the Pack!


The 77th Annual Tony Awards nominations were announced this morning by Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Renee Elise Goldsberry and here they are, celebrating the best of the 2023-24 theatre season. Check out the full list of nominees here!

Video: Inside Opening Night of HELL'S KITCHEN with Alicia Keys and More


In this video, watch as the whole cast and creative team of Hell's Kitchen walk the red carpet before the curtain went up on opening night!

MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG, CABARET & More Lead in Nominations for 2024 Drama League Awards


Read the full list of 2024 Drama League Nominations! Nominations include Cabaret, Merrily We Roll Along and more.

Photos: On the Red Carpet with the HELL'S KITCHEN Cast & Creatives on Opening Night


See red-carpet photos of the cast and creatives from the Hell's Kitchen opening night celebration here!

Photos: Inside the HELL'S KITCHEN Opening Night Curtain Call


HELL’S KITCHEN, conceived by the innovative mind of 16-time Grammy Award winner Alicia Keys, with music and lyrics by Keys, and book by Pulitzer Prize finalist Kristoffer Diaz, opened on Broadway last night, Saturday, April 21st, and BroadwayWorld was there to capture the festivities. Check out the photos here!

Review Roundup: HELL'S KITCHEN Opens on Broadway


Let's hear it for New York! The new Broadway musical HELL’S KITCHEN, conceived by 16-time Grammy Award winner Alicia Keys and directed by Tony Award nominee Michael Greif is now playing at the Shubert Theatre. Check out what the critics are saying!

Photos & Video: Get a First Look at HELL'S KITCHEN on Broadway


Get a first look at photos of Hell's Kitchen on Broadway!

HELL'S KITCHEN Will Support 'Keep a Child Alive' Organization With Ticketing Initiative


Through a collaboration with TodayTix Group, for every ticket sold during the run of HELL'S KITCHEN, $1 will go to support Alicia Keys co-founded organization, Keep a Child Alive.

Video: Watch a New Music Video For 'Kaleidoscope' From HELL'S KITCHEN


An all new music video has been released for the original song 'Kaleidoscope' from the new Broadway musical, Hell's Kitchen. Check out the video here!

Photo: First Look at HELL'S KITCHEN on Broadway


Performances are now underway for the Broadway premiere of the new musical Hell's Kitchen, which will officially open on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at Broadway’s Shubert Theatre. Check out a first look photo here!

WET BRAIN, STEREOPHONIC & More Nominated for 39th Annual Lucille Lortel Awards - See the Full List!


Nominations for the 39th Annual Lucille Lortel Awards for Outstanding Achievement Off-Broadway were announced by Amber Iman and George Abud. Check out the full list of nominees!

Kristoffer Diaz FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Kristoffer Diaz written?

Kristoffer Diaz has written 2 shows including The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity (Playwright), Hell's Kitchen (Book).

What awards has Kristoffer Diaz been nominated for?

Kristoffer Diaz has been nominated for several awards for his play "The Elaborate Entrance Of Chad Deity," including the Best New American Play at the Obie Awards, Outstanding Play at The Lortels, and The Pulitzer Prize for Drama.

What awards has Kristoffer Diaz won?

Kristoffer Diaz has won the Best New American Play award at the Obie Awards for "The Elaborate Entrance Of Chad Deity" and the Outstanding Play award at The Lortels for "The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity."

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