Introduction
For over two decades, Fred Newman has been a unique voice in the American theatre. In 30 highly original and entertaining plays and musicals, Newman’s plays are deeply philosophical and accessible, sharply political and non-didactic. Read more...
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Multimedia
Nothing Really Happens
Click here to watch clip from Newman’s feature film
Muller Montage
Click here to watch scenes from Muller plays directed by Newman
Heiner's Note
Click here to hear song from “Obituary”
Dear Walter
Click here to hear song from “Coming of Age in Korea” co-written with Annie Roboff.

The Coward Song
Click here to listen to song from “Sally and Tom” co-written with

Annie Roboff.


Theatre Work

Plays written and/or conceived by Fred Newman (in alphabetical order):
(All produced at the Castillo Theatre, NYC, unless otherwise noted).

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Awards

for Newman’s 2003 indie film,
Nothing Really Happens

Director’s View Film Festival
First Prize for Narratives

Berkeley Video and Film Festival
Grand Festival Special Recognition

Atlanta Underground Film Festival
Best Drama
Reviews
Looking Back at Paige and Gibson
Doug Miller
MLB.com
February, 2008

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EA Requiem for Racism
A.J. Mell
Back Stage
February 5, 2008

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East New York meets East Hampton
Linda Armstrong
Amsterdam News
June 16 - June 25, 2005

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A Baseball Legend Playing a New Position: Flawed Human
Eddie Goldstein
The New York Times
November 20, 2004

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Newman hits home with a play on Jackie Robinson
Linda Armstrong
Amsterdam News
October 14 - October 20, 2004

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Muller in America
Marlene Katz
Theatre Communications Group
November 2002

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Hamlet revised and flawless
Mario Fratti
Hamletmachine
October 20, 2002

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For fan, play's the thing
Jose Martinez
Daily News
February 25, 2001

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Marat/Sade
Ward Morehouse III
TheaterMania.com
February 17, 2000

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Jackie Still Stealin' the Scene
David Hinckley
Daily News
February 16, 1997

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De-Constructing Bruckner
Heiner Müller
Hamletmachine

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