A Bright New Boise sits within Samuel D. Hunter’s broader body of work that has shaped late-20th and early-21st century American theatre. A Moscow, Idaho-born writer who built his career in New York, Hunter’s work blends incisive dialogue with a darkly comic lens on faith, family, ambition, and human connection. As a MacArthur Fellow (2014) and Whiting Award recipient (2012), his plays have earned major recognitions, including an Obie Award for Playwriting (2011) and a Drama Desk nomination (2011). The show’s original premiere at Partial Comfort Productions in The Wild Project (New York City, September 2010) set the tone for a series of significant productions, from Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company (2011) to a 2023 Signature Theatre residency, and numerous university and regional presentations since 2010. Follow official channels for the most current dates and venue details, and check in with us for seamless ticket access to each engagement.
Upcoming 2025 Tour Note: A Bright New Boise will be performed February 19–21, 2025 at Carnegie Mellon University’s Helen Wayne Rauh Studio Theater in the Purnell Center for the Arts, Pittsburgh, PA. Date to be announced for other stops will be updated as available. For the latest updates, refer to the performer’s official social channels and venue announcements.