Matthew López
American playwright and director · United States · On the map · Writers · Born 1978 · age 48
Matthew López is an American playwright, director and screenwriter. His play The Inheritance, directed by Stephen Daldry, premiered at London's Young Vic in 2018, where it was suggested to be "perhaps the most important American play of the century so far."
Matthew López is read about 63 times a day, in 6 languages.
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The middle day of the days counted, so one week of news cannot move it. The line under it is the last 60 days, one point a day.
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Uma Thurman Matthew directed Red, White & Royal Blue (2023)
Stephen Fry Matthew directed Red, White & Royal Blue (2023)
Sarah Shahi Matthew directed Red, White & Royal Blue (2023)
Nicholas Galitzine Matthew directed Red, White & Royal Blue (2023)
Clifton Collins Matthew directed Red, White & Royal Blue (2023)
Ellie Bamber Matthew directed Red, White & Royal Blue (2023)
Rachel Hilson Matthew directed Red, White & Royal Blue (2023)
Taylor Zakhar Perez Matthew directed Red, White & Royal Blue (2023)
Greg Berlanti Produced Red, White & Royal Blue (2023)
Casey McQuiston Produced Red, White & Royal Blue (2023)
Lena Headey Matthew produced Red, White & Royal Wedding
Jamie Babbit Directed Red, White & Royal Wedding
Chloe Fineman Matthew produced Red, White & Royal Wedding
Alex Høgh Andersen Matthew produced Red, White & Royal Wedding
Sharon D. Clarke Matthew directed Red, White & Royal Blue (2023)
Peter Spears Produced Leading Men
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It transferred to the West End later that year, and opened on Broadway in 2019. The Inheritance is the most honored American play in a generation, sweeping the "Best Play" awards in both London and New York including the Tony Award, Olivier Award, Drama Desk Award, Evening Standard Award, London Critics Circle Award, Outer Critics Circle Award, Drama League Award, WhatsOnStage Award, and the Southbank Sky Arts Award.
