Avery Hopwood

Biography

Avery Hopwood, born in 1882, emerged as one of the most popular and daring playwrights of his era, bringing wit and boldness to the Broadway stage. His plays deftly balanced humor with social insight, reflecting the vibrant cultural shifts of the early twentieth century.

Hopwood’s legacy lives on through the laughter and provocation he inspired, and the scholarship that continues to appreciate his role in shaping American theater before his passing in 1928.