Playwright Samuel D. Hunter has been an acclaimed scribe of the Off-Broadway scene for many years. In 2025, Hunter finally made his Broadway debut with “Little Bear Ridge Road,” a play about the relationship between an aunt and her estranged nephew who hole up together during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Like many of his other works, “Little Bear Ridge Road” is a quiet drama. In the below episode, Hunter explained his affinity towards humble stories and writing a role specifically for Tony Award winner Laurie Metcalf.
“Little Bear Ridge Road” is nominated for one Tony Award.
The 2026 Tony Awards will take place on June 7 at Radio City Music Hall. P!NK will host the ceremony, which will be broadcast live on CBS and streamed on Paramount+ (8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT). CBS and Pluto TV will present the Tony Awards: Act One, with additional details to follow.
See the full list of nominations here.
