March 21, 2025
A civilized discussion in Atlanta…
A Note from Lawrence Wright:
A very civilized discussion with Dr. Benjamin Reiss in a church in Atlanta about The Human Scale. The first time I signed books in Atlanta—more than 40 years ago—the police came twice. The literary scene has settled down considerably.
March 20, 2025
Great conversation at 92Y.
A Note from Lawrence Wright:
Wonderful interview with Elliot Ackerman at the legendary 92nd St. Y. He’s a bestselling novelist himself so the interview could have gone the other way.
September 02, 2024
“Mr. Texas” EP release party launches weekly fundraiser series for Austin musicians’ housing nonprofit
Austin Music Legend Marcia Ball and Pulitzer Prize-Winner Lawrence Wright Headline Benefit for HOME
AUSTIN, TX, September 2, 2024 — The Saxon Pub will host a special event on Monday, September 23, 2024, combining the best of Austin’s musical talent, literary acclaim and community support in a one-night-only performance featuring songs and scenes from "Mr. Texas," a musical in development based on the critically acclaimed novel by local Pulitzer Prize-winning author Lawrence Wright.
This event marks the beginning of a months-long series of weekly fundraisers at the Saxon Pub for Housing Opportunities for Musicians and Entertainers (HOME), an Austin nonprofit providing financial housing assistance for aging musicians in need. The night will showcase performances by the songwriters from "Mr. Texas," including local legend Marcia Ball, Gordon Wright, and Lawrence Wright, along with a number of special guest appearances by local musical luminaries.
Marcia Ball, renowned blues singer, songwriter, and pianist, is not only a featured performer but also a co-founder of HOME, which she started with a group of concerned women to address the housing needs of Austin's aging musicians.
Doors open at 5:00 PM, with the show starting at 6:00 PM. Tickets are priced at an accessible $15, with all proceeds benefiting HOME. In addition to supporting a worthy cause, attendees will receive a download code for the "Mr. Texas" EP and have opportunities to win special signed books and swag from the writers and performers.
The Saxon Pub is located at 1320 S Lamar, Austin, TX 78704. This is a 21 and over event.
October 28, 2022
Remarks for Joe Ely’s induction to the Austin City Limits Hall of Fame
Wright made these remarks at ACL Hall of Fame 2022. A full recap of the evenings events can be found on ACL’s website.
It’s always been a mystery to me how the Panhandle, which is not known for being an artistic mecca, produced Jimmy Dean, Sonny Curtis, Tanya Tucker, Mac Davis, Delbert McClinton, Gary P. Nunn, Lloyd and Natalie Maines, the Gatlin Brothers, and more to be named later.
Except for the two years Georgia O’Keefe painted watercolors in Canyon, Texas, they’re all musicians.
Joe Ely was born in Amarillo, which is where he first encountered rock and roll, in the form of Jerry Lee Lewis playing piano on a flatbed trailer in a dust storm. The audience covered their noses with bandanas and the wind blew over the microphone but young Joe Ely heard the call.
Keep ReadingOctober 19, 2022
Inducting Joe Ely into the Austin City Limits Hall of Fame on Oct 27.
Wright will be inducting renowned Texas musician Joe Ely into the Austin City Limits Hall of Fame on October 27.
Man, am I lucky. I get to induct Joe Ely into the Austin City Limits Hall of Fame! https://t.co/JA9bjJuhOX
— Lawrence Wright (@lawrence_wright) October 19, 2022
September 29, 2022
Wright interviewed Beto O’Rourke at the Tribune Festival.
Wright spoke with O’Rourke for an hour on Saturday, Sep. 24, during the third day of The Texas Tribune Festival. His appearance came with less than two months until the November election, when he is challenging the Republican incumbent.
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April 02, 2014
American Theatre Tells How ‘Camp David’ Came to Life
The April issue of American Theatre magazine profiles Wright and explores how the new play, Camp David, came to life.
Each of Wright’s plays has been “a big step forward,” [Oskar] Eustis remarks. When playwrights create drama from journalism, “the biggest hurdle is demonstrating to people that the theatre has something to add to this discussion. And there are few people who are better qualified to do that than Larry.”
April 02, 2014
Curtain Rises for ‘Camp David’
A Note from Lawrence Wright
We open “Camp David” tomorrow night, with President and Ms. Carter in attendance, along with Jehan Sadat.
Maximum pressure on the actors. And the playwright!
Washington Post: Jimmy Carter, a longtime theater fan, to attend world premiere of ‘Camp David’ ⟶
March 21, 2014
This Weekend: See ‘Camp David,’ Says Washington Post
“Diplomacy wonks will be paying close attention to "Camp David," a dramatic adaptation of 1978's 13-day Middle East peace summit between President Jimmy Carter (Richard Thomas), Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin (Ron Rifkin) and Egyptian President Anwar Sadat (Khaled Nabawy). The play, which makes its world premiere at Arena Stage, is written by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Lawrence Wright, a staff writer for the New Yorker. The opening performance is Friday at 8 p.m. Tickets are $55-$110; get them here.”
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