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The Tony-winning playwright, whose works include Take Me Out and The Assembled Parties, died of cancer in 2025 at 67.
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Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
In addition to Three Days of Rain, playwright Greenberg, who died of cancer last year, is known for the Tony-winning Take Me Out, The Assembled Parties, The American Plan and others.
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Greg Evans,
Deadline,
25 June 2026
Lang originated and developed the project with playwright and screenwriter Ange Betzien, who created the series.
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Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
25 June 2026
The season will also see the world premiere of Born in the Dirt, with playwright Kimberly Belflower and Tony winning director Danya Taymor in their first collaboration since the Tony Award nominated John Proctor is the Villain on Broadway.
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Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
23 June 2026
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Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
In addition to Three Days of Rain, playwright Greenberg, who died of cancer last year, is known for the Tony-winning Take Me Out, The Assembled Parties, The American Plan and others.
—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
25 June 2026
Lang originated and developed the project with playwright and screenwriter Ange Betzien, who created the series.
—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
25 June 2026
The season will also see the world premiere of Born in the Dirt, with playwright Kimberly Belflower and Tony winning director Danya Taymor in their first collaboration since the Tony Award nominated John Proctor is the Villain on Broadway.
—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
23 June 2026
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“Playwright.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/playwright. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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playwright
noun
play·wright
ˈplā-ˌrīt 
: a person who writes plays
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