The Picture of Dorian Gray is a stage play written by Australian writer Kip Williams, based on the 1891 novel of the same name by Oscar Wilde. The play has one performer portraying 26 roles from the original novel.
Production history Sydney (2020) Kip Williams wrote the play during the COVID-19 pandemic and it premiered for the Sydney Theatre Company on November 24, 2020 at the Roslyn Packer Theatre, starring Eryn Jean Norvill and directed by Williams. The show received positive critical and audience reception and was extended from its original run until it closed on January 9, 2021. The show then toured in Australia, including a run at the Adelaide Festival in 2022.
West End (2024) The show transferred to the West End in London in 2024, with Sarah Snook in the lead role. The show opened at the Theatre Royal Haymarket on February 6, 2024 and closed on May 11, 2024. At the 2024 Laurence Olivier Awards, the show won for Best Actress and Best Costume Design.
Broadway (2025) The show next transferred to Broadway at the Music Box Theatre, with previews beginning on March 10, 2025 and opening on March 27, 2025 again starring Snook and directed by Kip Williams. The show closed on June 29, 2025.
The production received a Drama League Award nomination for Outstanding Production of a Play, in addition to Williams receiving a nomination for Outstanding Direction of a Play, and Snook receiving a nomination for Distinguished Performance.
Cast and characters Character Sydney (2020) West End (2024) Broadway (2025)Dorian Gray, et al.Eryn Jean NorvillSarah Snook
Awards and nominations Original Sydney production Year Award Category Nominee Result 2022 Sydney Theatre Awards Best Mainstage Production Best Direction of a Mainstage Production Kip Williams Best Performance in a Leading Role in a Mainstage Production Eryn Jean Norvill Best Stage Design of a Mainstage Production Marg Horwell and David Bergman Best Lighting Design of a Mainstage Production Nick Schlieper Best Sound Design of a Mainstage Production Clemence Williams 2023 Green Room Awards(Theatre Companies category) Best Production Outstanding Direction Kip Williams Outstanding Performance Eryn Jean Norvill Outstanding Set Design Marg Horwell and David Bergman Outstanding Costume Design Marg Horwell Outstanding Ensemble
Original West End production Year Award Category Nominee Result 2024 Laurence Olivier Awards Best Actress Sarah Snook Best Costume Design Marg Horwell The Stage Debut Awards Best Creative West End Debut (Direction) Kip Williams 2025 WhatsOnStage Awards Best Costume Design Marg Horwell Best Video Design David Bergman Best Wigs, Hair and Make Up Design Marg Horwell
Original Broadway production Year Award Category Nominee Result 2025 Tony Awards Best Actress in a Play Sarah Snook Best Direction of a Play Kip Williams Best Scenic Design in a Play David Bergman and Marg Horwell Best Costume Design in a Play Marg Horwell Best Lighting Design in a Play Nick Schlieper Best Sound Design in a Play Clemence Williams Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Lead Performance in a Play Sarah Snook Outstanding Director of a Play Kip Williams Outstanding Sound Design in a Play Clemence Williams Outstanding Projection and Video Design David Bergman Unique Theatrical Experience Drama League Awards Outstanding Production of a Play Outstanding Direction of a Play Kip Williams Distinguished Performance Sarah Snook Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Solo Performance Outstanding Video/Projections David Bergman Theatre World Awards Outstanding Broadway or Off-Broadway Debut Performance Sarah Snook Broadway.com Audience Choice Awards Favorite New Play Favorite Leading Actress in a Play Sarah Snook Favorite Breakthrough Performance (Female) Performance of the Year (Play) Dorian Theater Awards Outstanding Broadway Play Outstanding Lead Performance in a Broadway Play Sarah Snook
Film adaptation In April 2024, Cate Blanchett's film production company Dirty Films acquired the screening rights to The Picture of Dorian Gray.
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