Matthew Lopez Plays books in order

Q: "How many books are in the Matthew Lopez Plays series?"

"There are three books in the Matthew Lopez Plays series, published between 2009 and 2024."

Q: "What is the first book in the Matthew Lopez Plays series?"

"The first book in the Matthew Lopez Plays series is The Whipping Man, published in 2009."

Q: "Do the plays need to be read or seen in order?"

"No. The Whipping Man, The Inheritance, and Reverberation are separate plays with different characters and settings. Each stands alone."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	The Whipping Man	2009	Matthew Lopez	Buy
2	The Inheritance	2020	Matthew Lopez	Buy
3	Reverberation	2024	Matthew Lopez	Buy

Matthew Lopez’s three original plays span fifteen years of work. The Whipping Man (2009), set among freed slaves and a Confederate soldier at the end of the Civil War, was one of the most widely produced new plays of its era. The Inheritance (2020) is a two-part play about multiple generations of gay men in New York, inspired by E.M. Forster’s Howards End. It won the Tony Award for Best Play.

Reverberation (2024) is Lopez’s most recent work for the stage. Each play stands on its own and explores different subjects and time periods.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Matthew Lopez Plays series?

There are three books in the Matthew Lopez Plays series, published between 2009 and 2024.

What is the first book in the Matthew Lopez Plays series?

The first book in the Matthew Lopez Plays series is The Whipping Man, published in 2009.

Do the plays need to be read or seen in order?

No. The Whipping Man, The Inheritance, and Reverberation are separate plays with different characters and settings. Each stands alone.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order