You got a guy for tickets

A Bright New Boise Tickets

Follow A Bright New Boise tour dates and be first in line when new tickets drop - all backed by our 100% Buyer Guarantee.

100% Buyer Guarantee Secure checkout (312) 644-6446

On the schedule

A Bright New Boise Tour Dates & Tickets

No upcoming A Bright New Boise events are on sale right now.

Check back soon - new tour dates and tickets are added regularly.

Browse other performers

Inside the performance

Sound, stage & company

Onstage company

Documented collaborators

You're dealing with a modern theatre standout. A Bright New Boise is a landmark work from Samuel D. Hunter, a playwright known for sharp wit, dark humor, and a keen eye for family, faith, and the search for connection. This page offers a concise biography, highlights from Hunter's discography related to this piece, and a clear view of upcoming tour dates. We’ve got you covered with reliable details and links to official channels for the latest updates.

Onstage company

Documented collaborators

City and venue context matters when following this show. From its New York premiere to university and regional productions, Hunter's work travels through contemporary drama landscapes, and the 2025 tour includes a notable stop at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, PA. Secure your seats with us for accessible, straightforward ticket purchasing.

Onstage company

Documented collaborators

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.

The live experience

What reaches the room

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.

The essentials

Quick Facts About A Bright New Boise

  • Playwright: Samuel D. Hunter, a Moscow, Idaho native who later based his career in New York; his body of work includes The Whale and Lewiston/Clarkston, among others. He is a MacArthur Fellow (2014) and Whiting Award recipient (2012).
  • Genre and style: contemporary drama with dark comedic elements; single, unit set in a Hobby Lobby break room in Idaho; themes include faith, family, ambition, and the human need for connection.
  • Original premiere: commissioned and first produced by Partial Comfort Productions at The Wild Project, New York City, in September 2010, directed by Davis McCallum.
  • Notable productions: Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company (2011), Signature Theatre (2023) as part of Hunter’s premiere residency; various university/regional productions since 2010.
  • Awards and achievements: Obie Award for Playwriting (2011) for A Bright New Boise; Drama Desk nomination (2011); MacArthur Fellowship (2014); Whiting Award for Drama (2012); Otis Guernsey New Voices Award (2013) among other honors cited by major theatre organizations.
  • Social media presence: Playwright Samuel D. Hunter maintains public activity on Twitter/X under the handle @_SamHunter; professional bios and residency listings are available via New Dramatists and other theatre organizations.

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.

Pick your night

Browse Concert Tickets

100% GuaranteeSee refund conditions
Secure CheckoutEncrypted & protected
Invalid-Entry ProtectionVenue letter required
Since 199331+ years in Chicago