About the Playwright

Mike Broemmel is an award-winning, critically acclaimed playwright whose work has become a vital force in contemporary American theatre, known for its emotional depth, historical resonance, and unwavering commitment to telling stories that matter. With a career spanning decades in writing, production, and media, Broemmel brings a distinctive voice to the stage—one that blends intimacy with urgency, and personal narrative with broader social meaning.

His body of work reflects a deliberate and passionate focus on illuminating the lives of iconic figures and communities whose stories demand to be seen, heard, and remembered. From An Echoing Spring: A Story of Matthew Shepard—a moving meditation on love, loss, and legacy—to I’m Harvey Milk, a vibrant portrait of courage and political change, Broemmel’s plays consistently spark conversation and connection. His work also embraces bold theatricality, as seen in Divinely, Alone: A Picnic with Divine, and delves into the complexities of artistic genius in The Wind Is Us: The Death that Killed Capote. Across genres and styles, his writing is unified by a deep respect for humanity and a belief in theatre as a space for reflection, empathy, and transformation.

Broemmel’s plays have been staged in venues across the United States and internationally, including Off-Broadway, earning accolades for both writing and performance. His collaborations with leading directors, producers, and actors have resulted in productions that resonate long after the curtain falls. In addition to his work as a playwright, he has an extensive background in media relations and public service, including time in the White House, experiences that inform his keen understanding of narrative, audience, and impact.

At a time when many of the stories he tells face the threat of erasure, Mike Broemmel stands firmly committed to ensuring they remain front and center. His work is not only theatre—it is an act of preservation, advocacy, and celebration, inviting audiences to engage with the past while considering the future.