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Marshall Brickman

Birth Place: Rio de Janeiro, BRAZIL

BIO

Films: (author or co-author) Sleeper, Annie Hall (AA), Manhattan, Manhattan Murder Mystery; (writer/director) Simon, Lovesick, The Manhattan Project, Sister Mary Explains it All. Television: The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson (head writer), The Dick Cavett ABC late night show (head writer/co-producer). Mr. Brickman entered show business as a musician, first as a member of the folk group the Tarriers and then, along with John and Michelle Phillips, as one of the New Journeymen, which re-emerged a year later (Brickman having moved onto saner pursuits) as The Mamas and the Papas. Brickman’s recording (with Eric Weissberg) of the soundtrack of Deliverance, recorded in 1963, achieved gold status twice and remains a healthy seller around the world forty years later. Mr. Brickman has published in The New York Times, The New Yorker, Playboy, and other periodicals.

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[US Tour, 2025]
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[West End, 2021]
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Awards and Nominations


winner
Olivier Awards - 2009 - Best New Musical

Marshall Brickman, Jersey Boys

Tony Awards - 2006 - Best Book of a Musical

Marshall Brickman, Jersey Boys

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Photos: JERSEY BOYS 20th Anniversary UK & Ireland Tour in Rehearsal
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 5, 2026

You can now get a look inside rehearsals for the 20th Anniversary UK & Ireland tour of Jersey Boys, which opens at New Wimbledon Theatre. Get a sneak peek of the cast in rehearsals ahead of the show's first performances at New Wimbledon Theatre.
THE ADDAMS FAMILY Musical to Open at Americana Theatre Company
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 2, 2026

Americana Theatre Company will present THE ADDAMS FAMILY musical at its Plymouth, MA venue, bringing the dark comedy to the region's professional stage.
THE ADDAMS FAMILY, AVENUE Q & More Set for BrightSide Theatre 2026-27 Season
by A.A. Cristi - May 13, 2026

BrightSide Theatre announced its 15th season in Naperville, Illinois, featuring four productions: THE ADDAMS FAMILY, THE SECRET GARDEN: IN CONCERT, KEN LUDWIG'S BASKERVILLE, and AVENUE Q.
Full Cast Set for JERSEY BOYS 20th Anniversary UK and Ireland Tour
by Stephi Wild - May 11, 2026

The full cast has been announced for the 20th anniversary UK and Ireland tour of JERSEY BOYS, led by Luke Baker as Frankie Valli, with the production opening at New Wimbledon Theatre and booking through 2027.
Full Cast Set for THE ADDAMS FAMILY at Hayes Theatre Co
by Stephi Wild - May 7, 2026

Joshua Robson Productions announced the full cast for THE ADDAMS FAMILY at Hayes Theatre Co, led by Erika Heynatz as Morticia and Marcus Rivera as Gomez, with direction by Julia Robertson.
THE ADDAMS FAMILY, SOMETHING ROTTEN! and More Set for Studio Tenn 2026-27 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 14, 2026

Studio Tenn has unveiled its 2026-27 season lineup of five shows coming to The Factory at Franklin later this year, including The Addams Family, Something Rotten! and more.
Palo Alto Players Will Perform A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE, MARY POPPINS, and More in 96th Season
by Stephi Wild - Apr 8, 2026

Palo Alto Players announced its 2026-27 season, featuring A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER, THE ADDAMS FAMILY, CLUE, Disney's MARY POPPINS, and ON GOLDEN POND at the Lucie Stern Theater. The season begins in September 2026.
THE ADDAMS FAMILY Musical to Debut in English and Spanish in NYC
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 19, 2026

In a groundbreaking move, the Bilingual Broadway Collective (BBCo) will present a bilingual version of THE ADDAMS FAMILY musical, performed in both English and Spanish.
Core Theatre Group Announces 2026 Season Line Up
by Joshua Wright - Feb 27, 2026

Core Theatre Group has revealed their season programming, along with initial casting and creative team announcements for the 2026 season. Core Theatre Group is based in Orange County, New York. 
ITF Expands Student Access to Performance with More Main Stage Opportunities
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 12, 2026

The Educational Theatre Association have announced an expanded slate of student performance opportunities for ITF 2026, reinforcing the festival's growing role as a national celebration of what is happening in school theatre programs.
CASTING CALL: Audiciones abiertas para LA FAMILIA ADDAMS en el Teatro Calderón
by Jose German Martinez Paneque - Feb 12, 2026

La producción española de LA FAMILIA ADDAMS ha lanzado oficialmente su llamada a audiciones para completar el elenco de la próxima temporada en el Teatro Calderón de Madrid. 
BREAKING: LETSGO y beon. Entertainment anuncian una nueva producción musical de LA FAMILIA ADDAMS
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez - Feb 11, 2026

La comedia musical de Broadway, adaptada y dirigida por Federico Bellone, llegará al Teatro Calderón de Madrid el próximo mes de septiembre
JERSEY BOYS to Launch North American Tour in September 2026
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 28, 2026

Jersey Boys will launch a multi-city North American Tour beginning September 2026 in celebration of its 20th Anniversary year. Jersey Boys is the behind-the-music true story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons.
NEWSIES, HAIRSPRAY, and More Set For Mac-Haydn Theatre's 2026 Season
by Stephi Wild - Dec 16, 2025

The Mac-Haydn Theatre has announced its 2026 season, kicking off next summer. Tickets are now on sale. The lineup will feature The Addams Family, 9 to 5, and more.
JERSEY BOYS Will Embark on 20th Anniversary Tour in the UK and Ireland in 2026
by Stephi Wild - Nov 7, 2025

The original Tony-winning musical sensation JERSEY BOYS returns for its celebratory 20th Anniversary tour across the UK and Ireland, opening at New Wimbledon Theatre in June.
Review: THE ADDAMS FAMILY at The Forum Theater in Jonesboro
by Theresa Bertram - Oct 13, 2025

What did our critic think of THE ADDAMS FAMILY at The Forum? The production was a graveyard smash, the kind that makes you laugh, tap your toes, and maybe even snap your fingers twice. 
THE ADDAMS FAMILY Comes to Alaska PAC This Halloween Season
by Stephi Wild - Oct 6, 2025

The Addams Family will be presented by Anchorage Community Theatre this Halloween Season. The musical features a book by Marshall Brickman & Rick Elice, with music and lyrics by Andrew Lippa.
Review: THE ADDAMS FAMILY at Ordway Center For The Performing Arts
by Jared Fessler - Oct 2, 2025

If you’ve ever wondered what would happen if the Addams Family invited your in-laws over for dinner, this national tour of The Addams Family musical—now playing at the Ordway—offers a deliciously strange answer. It’s macabre, messy, full of heart, and just self-aware enough to keep you laughing even when the jokes get delightfully groan-worthy.
Review: THE ADDAMS FAMILY MUSICAL at Capital One Hall
by Hannah R. Wing - Sep 25, 2025

The Addams Family musical isn’t as campy and charming as the movies, nor does it have the eccentric vibes of Tim Burton’s Wednesday. The musical makes you cringe (and not in the way a member of the Addams family would want you to). 
Review: JERSEY BOYS at The Muny is Nostalgic and Sentimental
by James Lindhorst - Aug 20, 2025

Fans of The Four Season and those that have seen many productions of Jersey Boys are going to enjoy Maggie Burrow’s nostalgic and fresh take. Pablo David Laucerica’s star is on the rise. He’s terrific vocally and has outstanding stage presence. He will soon be making his Broadway debut in the new musical The Queen of Versailles. Cory Jeacoma continues a fantastic legacy with Jersey Boys after previously playing Bob Gaudio in other productions. His novel take on Nick Massi is one-of-a-kind and a favorite performance in this production. He, Laucerica, and Andrew Poston make memorable Muny debuts. Ryan Vasquez is charismatic in his return to the Muny stage as the greasy Tommy DeVito. The four actors’ genuine truthful portrayals enhance Burrow’s realistic storytelling.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Marshall Brickman written?

Marshall Brickman has written 4 shows including Straws in the Wind (Sketches), Jersey Boys (Bookwriter), The Addams Family (Bookwriter), Happy Trails (Bookwriter).

What awards has Marshall Brickman been nominated for?

Best New Musical (Olivier Awards) for Jersey Boys and Best Book of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Jersey Boys.

What awards has Marshall Brickman won?

Marshall Brickman has won the Best New Musical award at the Olivier Awards for Jersey Boys.

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