John Logan
Latest News on John Logan:
MICHAEL hace historia en España superando los dos millones de espectadores (May 11, 2026)
Video: Kelsie Watts Performs 'Firework' in MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL (May 7, 2026)
Review: Dramatic Musical SWEPT AWAY Stays Afloat with Score by The Avett Brothers (May 1, 2026)
MICHAEL hace historia en España superando los dos millones de espectadores (May 11, 2026)
Video: Kelsie Watts Performs 'Firework' in MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL (May 7, 2026)
Review: Dramatic Musical SWEPT AWAY Stays Afloat with Score by The Avett Brothers (May 1, 2026)
BIO
John Logan received the Tony, Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle and Drama League awards for his play Red. Other plays include Peter and Alice, I'll Eat You Last: A Chat With Sue Mengers and Never the Sinner. As a screenwriter, Logan has been three-times nominated for the Oscar, and has received Golden Globe, BAFTA, WGA, Edgar and PEN Center awards. His films include Skyfall, Spectre, Hugo, The AviaÂtor, Gladiator, Rango, Genius, Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, The Last Samurai and Any Given Sunday. He also created "Penny Dreadful" for Showtime.
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The Cast and Creative Team of "Swept Away" including Bob Crawford, Adrian Blake Enscoe, Wayne Duvall, John Logan, Scott Avett, Michael Mayer, Rachel Hauck, John Gallagher, Jr., Stark Sands, Seth Avett, Hunter Brown, Matt DeAngelis, Taurean Everett, Cameron Johnson, Brandon Kalm, Michael J. Mainwaring, Orville Mendoza, Tyrone L. Robinson, John Sygar, Jamari Johnson Williams, Brian Usifer, Will Van Dyke, Chris Miller, David Neumann
Date:
12/08/2023
From: Photos: The Avett Brothers Musical SWEPT AWAY Opens at Arena Stage!
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Director Alex Timbers; cast members Tam Mutu, Danny Burstein, Karen Olivo, Robyn Hurder, Aaron Tveit, Ricky Rojas, and Sahr Ngaujah; choreographer Sonya Tayeh; book writer John Logan, and music supervisor Justin Levine
Date:
07/10/2019
From: Photo Coverage: Welcome to the MOULIN ROUGE! The Cast and Creatives Meet the Press!
Director Alex Timbers; cast members Tam Mutu, Danny Burstein, Karen Olivo, Robyn Hurder, Aaron Tveit, Ricky Rojas, and Sahr Ngaujah; choreographer Sonya Tayeh; book writer John Logan, and music supervisor Justin Levine from â€Moulin Rouge!" The Broadway Musical at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre on July 9, 2019 in New York City.
Date:
07/09/2019
From: FREEZE FRAME: Meet the Cast & Creative Team of MOULIN ROUGE! on Broadway
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Awards and Nominations
Tony Awards - 2020 - Best Book of a Musical
John Logan, Moulin Rouge!
Olivier Awards - 2010 - Best New Play
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Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2010 - John Gassner Playwriting Award
John Logan, Red
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Tony Awards - 2010 - Best Play
John Logan, Red
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1998 - John Gassner Playwriting Award
John Logan , Never the Sinner
Videos
Video: Watch the Final Trailer for MICHAEL Biopic Featuring 'Thriller,' 'Billie Jean,' & More
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-04-08 10:20:17
Video: Watch Jaafar Jackson Prepare to Play Michael Jackson in New Biopic
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-03-19 11:36:28
Video: 'Come What May' from Netherlands Production of MOULIN ROUGE!
by Joshua Wright - 2026-02-16 13:31:45
Video: Go Behind the Scenes of MICHAEL Biopic in New Featurette
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-02-10 11:30:50
Video/Photos: First Look at Colman Domingo as Joe Jackson in MICHAEL Biopic
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-02-02 10:37:37
Video: First Trailer Released for Michael Jackson Biopic Starring Nephew Jaafar
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-11-06 10:31:24
Video: Solea Pfeiffer Performs 'Firework' From MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-02-18 15:13:31
Video: Kate Baldwin Sings 'Everything' from HELD MOMENTARILY at 54 Below
by Michael Major - 2024-12-16 17:05:50
SWEPT AWAY Original Broadway Cast Recording Will Be Released in February
by Stephi Wild - 2024-12-03 09:13:45
Video: The Avett Brothers Perform During SWEPT AWAY Opening Night Curtain Call
by Stephi Wild - 2024-11-20 07:44:29
Video: Avett Brothers Visit the Longacre Theatre and Talk SWEPT AWAY
by Nicole Rosky - 2024-11-04 16:28:31
Video: SWEPT AWAY on Broadway with John Gallagher, Jr., Stark Sands & More
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-10-26 09:02:05
Video: MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL Celebrates 5 Years on Broadway
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-07-27 14:19:42
Video: MOULIN ROUGE! 5th Anniversary Performance Curtain Call Speech
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-07-26 06:42:58
Video: The Avett Brothers Announce SWEPT AWAY Broadway Transfer From Queens Concert
by A.A. Cristi - 2024-05-17 23:02:33
Video: Watch Lele Pons Dance to 'El Tango de Roxanne' From MOULIN ROUGE!
by Michael Major - 2023-09-27 09:21:00
News
MICHAEL hace historia en España superando los dos millones de espectadores
by Adela González Pérez - May 11, 2026
El fenómeno cinematográfico de MICHAEL alcanza los 16 millones de euros de recaudación y lidera la taquilla en España por tercera semana consecutiva.
by Adela González Pérez - May 11, 2026
El fenómeno cinematográfico de MICHAEL alcanza los 16 millones de euros de recaudación y lidera la taquilla en España por tercera semana consecutiva.
Video: Kelsie Watts Performs 'Firework' in MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL
by A.A. Cristi - May 7, 2026
A new video has been released featuring Kelsie Watts performing Katy Perry's hit song, “Firework” as Satine in Moulin Rouge! The Musical on Broadway. Check out the performance below.
by A.A. Cristi - May 7, 2026
A new video has been released featuring Kelsie Watts performing Katy Perry's hit song, “Firework” as Satine in Moulin Rouge! The Musical on Broadway. Check out the performance below.
Review: Dramatic Musical SWEPT AWAY Stays Afloat with Score by The Avett Brothers
by R. Scott Reedy - May 1, 2026
The musical “Swept Away” tells the story of four whalers shipwrecked off New Bedford in 1888, making it especially resonant for local audiences, who can experience the musical drama in a well crafted New England premiere at SpeakEasy Stage Company in the Virginia Wimberly Theatre at the Calderwood Pavilion, Boston Center for the Arts, through May 23.
by R. Scott Reedy - May 1, 2026
The musical “Swept Away” tells the story of four whalers shipwrecked off New Bedford in 1888, making it especially resonant for local audiences, who can experience the musical drama in a well crafted New England premiere at SpeakEasy Stage Company in the Virginia Wimberly Theatre at the Calderwood Pavilion, Boston Center for the Arts, through May 23.
Patrick Clanton to Play Harold Zidler in MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL on Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - May 1, 2026
Patrick Clanton, a company member of MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL, will step into the role of Harold Zidler for a limited run, filling in before Eric Anderson returns to the part.
by A.A. Cristi - May 1, 2026
Patrick Clanton, a company member of MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL, will step into the role of Harold Zidler for a limited run, filling in before Eric Anderson returns to the part.
Megan Thee Stallion Sets Early Depature from Broadway's MOULIN ROUGE! The Musical
by Joshua Wright - Apr 27, 2026
Three-time Grammy Award-winning superstar Megan Thee Stallion will play her final performance as 'Harold Zidler' in Broadway's Moulin Rouge! The Musical this Friday, May 1, at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre.
by Joshua Wright - Apr 27, 2026
Three-time Grammy Award-winning superstar Megan Thee Stallion will play her final performance as 'Harold Zidler' in Broadway's Moulin Rouge! The Musical this Friday, May 1, at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre.
MICHAEL Breaks Box Office Records with $97 Million Opening Weekend
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 27, 2026
Michael, the new biopic about Michael Jackson, moonwalked into theaters this past weekend, grossing $97.2 million domestically and $121.6 across foreign markets, for a total of $218.8 million worldwide.
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 27, 2026
Michael, the new biopic about Michael Jackson, moonwalked into theaters this past weekend, grossing $97.2 million domestically and $121.6 across foreign markets, for a total of $218.8 million worldwide.
MICHAEL Poised to Break Box Office Records for Musical Biopics This Weekend
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 24, 2026
Michael, the new biopic about Michael Jackson, grossed $12.6 million at the box office in preview showings on Wednesday and Thursday. This marks the highest previews in sales for a musical biopic to date.
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 24, 2026
Michael, the new biopic about Michael Jackson, grossed $12.6 million at the box office in preview showings on Wednesday and Thursday. This marks the highest previews in sales for a musical biopic to date.
MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL Sets Southeast Asian Premiere in Singapore
by Oliver Oliveros - Apr 23, 2026
The hit Broadway musical, 'Moulin Rouge! The Musical,' will make its Southeast Asian debut at Singapore’s Sands Theatre, Marina Bay Sands, in February 2027.
by Oliver Oliveros - Apr 23, 2026
The hit Broadway musical, 'Moulin Rouge! The Musical,' will make its Southeast Asian debut at Singapore’s Sands Theatre, Marina Bay Sands, in February 2027.
Photos: Susan Egan, Keala Settle and More Perform for 16,000 in BROADWAY HITS LIVE in Taipei
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 21, 2026
The world premiere of Broadway Hits Live played to over 16,000 Broadway fans at the Taipei Music Center. The concert featured music from such stage hits as SIX: The Musical, Moulin Rouge! The Musical, Wicked, Les Misérables, and more. see photos!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 21, 2026
The world premiere of Broadway Hits Live played to over 16,000 Broadway fans at the Taipei Music Center. The concert featured music from such stage hits as SIX: The Musical, Moulin Rouge! The Musical, Wicked, Les Misérables, and more. see photos!
Review Roundup: Jaafar Jackson Stars as Michael Jackson in MICHAEL Biopic
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 21, 2026
Reviews are in for Michael, the anticipated new biopic about music icon Michael Jackson. Starring Michael's nephew Jaafar Jackson as the late musician, find out what critics are saying in our roundup below.
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 21, 2026
Reviews are in for Michael, the anticipated new biopic about music icon Michael Jackson. Starring Michael's nephew Jaafar Jackson as the late musician, find out what critics are saying in our roundup below.
Photos: Colman Domingo, Jaafar Jackson, & More Attend MICHAEL Los Angeles Premiere
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 21, 2026
On Monday, the cast and filmmakers of Michael, the biopic about music icon Michael Jackson, celebrated the new film at the Los Angeles premiere at the Dolby Theatre and TCL Chinese Theatre with a black carpet, screening, and more. Check out photos now.
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 21, 2026
On Monday, the cast and filmmakers of Michael, the biopic about music icon Michael Jackson, celebrated the new film at the Los Angeles premiere at the Dolby Theatre and TCL Chinese Theatre with a black carpet, screening, and more. Check out photos now.
MICHAEL llega este miércoles a los cines españoles para redescubrir el legado del Rey del Pop
by Adela González Pérez - Apr 21, 2026
Antoine Fuqua dirige a Jaafar Jackson en una crónica íntima sobre el ascenso y el legado del Rey del Pop.
by Adela González Pérez - Apr 21, 2026
Antoine Fuqua dirige a Jaafar Jackson en una crónica íntima sobre el ascenso y el legado del Rey del Pop.
Madrid acoge una experiencia inmersiva dedicada a Michael Jackson previa al estreno de su biopic
by Adela González Pérez - Apr 14, 2026
El Espacio Movistar de Gran Vía abrirá sus puertas de forma gratuita del 17 al 26 de abril para celebrar la llegada a los cines de la película dirigida por Antoine Fuqua.
by Adela González Pérez - Apr 14, 2026
El Espacio Movistar de Gran Vía abrirá sus puertas de forma gratuita del 17 al 26 de abril para celebrar la llegada a los cines de la película dirigida por Antoine Fuqua.
Photos: Jaafar Jackson, Nia Long, & More Attend Berlin Premiere for MICHAEL Biopic
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 13, 2026
On Friday, the cast and filmmakers of Michael celebrated the new film at the Global Fan Premiere at Uber Eats Music Hall in Berlin, Germany. Check out photos featuring stars Jaafar Jackson, Nia Long, and more.
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 13, 2026
On Friday, the cast and filmmakers of Michael celebrated the new film at the Global Fan Premiere at Uber Eats Music Hall in Berlin, Germany. Check out photos featuring stars Jaafar Jackson, Nia Long, and more.
Party of One: Broadway’s Solo Show Takeover
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Apr 12, 2026
Broadway has a long history of one-person shows, including many that have been added to the canon in this century. Seeing one actor powerfully create a whole world on stage can be an exceptional experience. Of course, one handers are hardly one-person projects; while there may only be one actor on stage, they are collaborating with an entire team of creatives, designers, and behind-the-scenes personnel to bring a show to life.
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Apr 12, 2026
Broadway has a long history of one-person shows, including many that have been added to the canon in this century. Seeing one actor powerfully create a whole world on stage can be an exceptional experience. Of course, one handers are hardly one-person projects; while there may only be one actor on stage, they are collaborating with an entire team of creatives, designers, and behind-the-scenes personnel to bring a show to life.
MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL Adds Five Weeks To Broadway Run
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 10, 2026
MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL announced a five-week Broadway extension through August 30, 2026, with Eric Anderson returning as Harold Zidler on May 19, following Megan Thee Stallion's final performance on May 17.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 10, 2026
MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL announced a five-week Broadway extension through August 30, 2026, with Eric Anderson returning as Harold Zidler on May 19, following Megan Thee Stallion's final performance on May 17.
El tráiler final de MICHAEL desvela nuevas imágenes del esperado biopic sobre el Rey del Pop
by Adela González Pérez - Apr 9, 2026
Este biopic, protagonizado por Jaafar Jackson y dirigido por Antoine Fuqua, llegará a los cines de España el próximo 22 de abril.
by Adela González Pérez - Apr 9, 2026
Este biopic, protagonizado por Jaafar Jackson y dirigido por Antoine Fuqua, llegará a los cines de España el próximo 22 de abril.
Video: Watch the Final Trailer for MICHAEL Biopic Featuring 'Thriller,' 'Billie Jean,' & More
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 8, 2026
The final trailer has been released for Michael, the highly anticipated biopic about music icon Michael Jackson. Starring Michael's nephew Jaafar Jackson as the late musician, the trailer showcases several musical performances in the movie. Check it out now, along with a new image.
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 8, 2026
The final trailer has been released for Michael, the highly anticipated biopic about music icon Michael Jackson. Starring Michael's nephew Jaafar Jackson as the late musician, the trailer showcases several musical performances in the movie. Check it out now, along with a new image.
SWEPT AWAY & More Lead Boston's Spring 2026 Top Theatre Shows
by Team BWW - Apr 2, 2026
Boston is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Check out our top picks for Spring 2026 in Boston!
by Team BWW - Apr 2, 2026
Boston is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Check out our top picks for Spring 2026 in Boston!
Broadway Watch Guide April 2026: New Theater Titles to See This Month
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 1, 2026
This April, there are plenty of new titles for theater buffs to watch, including the film version of Merrily We Roll Along, the Michael Jackson biopic, Anne Hathaway's turn as a pop diva in Mother Mary, and more.
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 1, 2026
This April, there are plenty of new titles for theater buffs to watch, including the film version of Merrily We Roll Along, the Michael Jackson biopic, Anne Hathaway's turn as a pop diva in Mother Mary, and more.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has John Logan written?
John Logan has written 8 shows including Never the Sinner (Playwright), Red (Playwright), Peter and Alice (Playwright), I'll Eat You Last: A Chat With Sue Mengers (Playwright), The Last Ship (Co-bookwriter), Superhero (Bookwriter), Moulin Rouge! (Book Writer), Swept Away (Bookwriter).
What awards has John Logan been nominated for?
Best Book of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Moulin Rouge!, Best New Play (Olivier Awards) for Red , John Gassner Playwriting Award (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Red, Best Play (Tony Awards) for Red and John Gassner Playwriting Award (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Never the Sinner.
What awards has John Logan won?
John Logan has won the Best Play award at the Tony Awards for his work on Red.
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