"The Most-Produced Playwright and Play of the 2023-24 Season: Lynn Nottage's 'What the Constitution Means to Me'"

Lynn Nottage tops the list of the most-produced playwrights for the 2023-24 season, followed by Ken Ludwig and Heidi Schreck. The list also includes notable names such as August Wilson, Selina Fillinger, and Kate Hamill. A trend observed is the prominence of literary adapters and book writers for musicals. The list features names like Ken Ludwig, Jeffrey Hatcher, Lauren Gunderson, and Kate Hamill. The inclusion of book writers pays tribute to both late and living writers, including Joe Masteroff, Howard Ashman, and Harvey Fierstein. The article highlights the importance of a balanced theater programming that includes new plays, musicals, and literary adaptations.