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David Melville (Charles Dickens), Matt August (Director), Randall Arney (Geffen Playhouse Artistic Director), Ken Novice (Geffen Playhouse Managing Director), Pamela Robinson Hollander (Geffen Playhouse Board of Directors Co-Chair), Scott Carter (Playwrig
Date:
10/16/2014
From: Photo Flash: 'THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO...' Celebrates Opening Night at the Geffen
Productions
Writing
Bookwriter
Awards and Nominations
Helen Hayes Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Director, Resident Musical
Matt AugustLiberty Smith
Helen Hayes Awards - 2008 - The Charles MacArthur Award for Outstanding New Play or Musical
Matt AugustMeet John Doe
Videos
Broadway Rewind: Welcome Christmas with DR. SEUSS' HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS!
by Taylor Brethauer-Hamling - 2020-12-24 14:01:00
A Christmas #TBT With The 2007 Opening Night of THE GRINCH WHO STOLE CHRISTMAS
by Jeffrey Vizcaino - 2018-12-20 12:01:42
TV: Gavin Lee Gets Grinch-ified For HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS!
by A.A. Cristi - 2018-12-17 23:57:36
TV: Watch Highlights of Gavin Lee in HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS!
by Nicole Rosky - 2018-12-14 11:30:53
VIDEO: ABC Goes Behind-the-Scenes of HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS Musical
by Caryn Robbins - 2016-12-20 11:57:10
News
LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS and More Set for Arizona Theatre Company 59th Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 21, 2026
Arizona Theatre Company announced single tickets are going on sale for its 59th season, featuring five productions including PROOF, LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, and THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG. Tickets start at $33.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 21, 2026
Arizona Theatre Company announced single tickets are going on sale for its 59th season, featuring five productions including PROOF, LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, and THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG. Tickets start at $33.
DR. SEUSS' HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS! THE MUSICAL Will Come to Mirvish
by Stephi Wild - Jul 13, 2026
Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical will come to the CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre in November. Audiences will discover the magic of Dr. Seuss' classic holiday tale as it comes to life live on stage.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 13, 2026
Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical will come to the CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre in November. Audiences will discover the magic of Dr. Seuss' classic holiday tale as it comes to life live on stage.
Interview: AFTER REHEARSAL: A CONVERSATION WITH MARSHA MASON
by Robert Encila-Celdran - Mar 30, 2026
Marsha Mason has long been defined by her film work in the 1970s and ’80s, and by her storied marriage to the late Neil Simon. Their collaboration nurtured a distinct sensibility, shaping a kind of American comedy rooted in idiosyncratic behavior: how people talk, misread each other, and circle back.
by Robert Encila-Celdran - Mar 30, 2026
Marsha Mason has long been defined by her film work in the 1970s and ’80s, and by her storied marriage to the late Neil Simon. Their collaboration nurtured a distinct sensibility, shaping a kind of American comedy rooted in idiosyncratic behavior: how people talk, misread each other, and circle back.
Arizona Theatre Company to Hold General Auditions For 26/27 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 18, 2026
Arizona Theatre Company will hold general auditions for its 2026/2027 season, seeking Equity and Non-Equity actors in Tucson and Tempe. Auditions are scheduled at the Tempe Center for the Arts and at the Temple of Music and Art in Tucson.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 18, 2026
Arizona Theatre Company will hold general auditions for its 2026/2027 season, seeking Equity and Non-Equity actors in Tucson and Tempe. Auditions are scheduled at the Tempe Center for the Arts and at the Temple of Music and Art in Tucson.
BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB, DEATH BECOMES HER and More Set for Broadway Dallas 2026/2027 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 23, 2026
Broadway Dallas and Broadway Across America have announced the full lineup of Broadway productions coming to Dallas as part of the 2026/2027 Broadway Series presented by Broadway Dallas.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 23, 2026
Broadway Dallas and Broadway Across America have announced the full lineup of Broadway productions coming to Dallas as part of the 2026/2027 Broadway Series presented by Broadway Dallas.
Review: HEIST at Arizona Theatre Company
by Herbert Paine - Jan 13, 2026
Arizona Theatre Company’s HEIST, directed with style and clockwork precision by Matt August, is the kind of production that reminds you how elastic the boundaries of live theatre can be.
by Herbert Paine - Jan 13, 2026
Arizona Theatre Company’s HEIST, directed with style and clockwork precision by Matt August, is the kind of production that reminds you how elastic the boundaries of live theatre can be.
Review: DR. SEUSS' HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS! THE MUSICAL at National Theatre
by Roger Catlin - Jan 3, 2026
What did our critic think of the national touring company production of DR. SEUSS' HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS! THE MUSICAL, running at the National Theatre.
by Roger Catlin - Jan 3, 2026
What did our critic think of the national touring company production of DR. SEUSS' HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS! THE MUSICAL, running at the National Theatre.
Review: HEIST at Arizona Theatre Company
by Zach Wetzel - Dec 6, 2025
HEIST at ATC is an unexpected treat!
by Zach Wetzel - Dec 6, 2025
HEIST at ATC is an unexpected treat!
Submissions For ATC's National Latine Playwrights Award Are Open Now
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 3, 2025
Arizona Theatre Company has launched a call for submissions for the 2026 National Latine PlaywrightsAward. Now in the 29th year of the award, submissions will be accepted through January late January.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 3, 2025
Arizona Theatre Company has launched a call for submissions for the 2026 National Latine PlaywrightsAward. Now in the 29th year of the award, submissions will be accepted through January late January.
THE GRINCH Adds Performances at Washington Pavilion in Sioux Falls
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 25, 2025
Due to strong early ticket demand, the Washington Pavilion has added an extra performance of Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical in December.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 25, 2025
Due to strong early ticket demand, the Washington Pavilion has added an extra performance of Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical in December.
US Premiere of Arun Lakara's HEIST to be Presented at Arizona Theatre Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 6, 2025
Arizona Theatre Company will continue its 58th season with the high-stakes, adrenaline-fueled U.S. premiere of Heist by award-winning playwright Arun Lakra.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 6, 2025
Arizona Theatre Company will continue its 58th season with the high-stakes, adrenaline-fueled U.S. premiere of Heist by award-winning playwright Arun Lakra.
Arizona Theatre Company Names Ana Rose O'Halloran As New Executive Director
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 3, 2025
Arizona Theatre Company has named Ana Rose O'Halloran as its new Executive Director to lead statewide operations. O'Halloran is a nonprofit and performing arts executive with more than 17 years of experience leading arts organizations.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 3, 2025
Arizona Theatre Company has named Ana Rose O'Halloran as its new Executive Director to lead statewide operations. O'Halloran is a nonprofit and performing arts executive with more than 17 years of experience leading arts organizations.
ATC Names New Director Of Development For Phoenix/Tempe To Advance Philanthropy And Sponsorship
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 26, 2025
Arizona Theatre Company has named Reese Shughart as new Director of Development for the Phoenix/Tempe region. Learn more about Shughart and the position here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 26, 2025
Arizona Theatre Company has named Reese Shughart as new Director of Development for the Phoenix/Tempe region. Learn more about Shughart and the position here!
Arizona Theatre Company to Bring DECEIVED Based On Patrick Hamilton's Play GASLIGHT To Stage
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 19, 2025
Arizona Theatre Company will ramp up preparations for its 58th season opener Deceived by welcoming award winning artists from Broadway and Arizona. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 19, 2025
Arizona Theatre Company will ramp up preparations for its 58th season opener Deceived by welcoming award winning artists from Broadway and Arizona. Learn more!
Arizona Theatre Company Names Daniel Perelstein Jaquette New Resident Artist For 2025/2026 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 26, 2025
Arizona Theatre Company has named award-winning sound designer and Assistant Teaching Professor at Arizona Thate University Daniel Perelstein Jaquette as its Resident Artist for the 2025/2026 season. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 26, 2025
Arizona Theatre Company has named award-winning sound designer and Assistant Teaching Professor at Arizona Thate University Daniel Perelstein Jaquette as its Resident Artist for the 2025/2026 season. Learn more!
DR. SEUSS’ HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS! THE MUSICAL Comes to Proctors
by Stephi Wild - Jul 28, 2025
Proctors will present Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical for nine performances on the MainStage at Proctors in December. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Jul 28, 2025
Proctors will present Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical for nine performances on the MainStage at Proctors in December. Learn more here!
Tickets on Sale For SPAMALOT and THE GRINCH at Playhouse Square
by Stephi Wild - Jul 23, 2025
Playhouse Square announced that tickets to the touring Broadway productions of Monty Python’s Spamalot and Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical are now available.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 23, 2025
Playhouse Square announced that tickets to the touring Broadway productions of Monty Python’s Spamalot and Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical are now available.
HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS! Comes to the Marcus Performing Arts Center in November 2025
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 22, 2025
Marcus Performing Arts Center will present Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical for nine performances from November 25 – 30, 2025 as part of the 2025/26 Johnson Financial Group Broadway at the Marcus Center Season.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 22, 2025
Marcus Performing Arts Center will present Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical for nine performances from November 25 – 30, 2025 as part of the 2025/26 Johnson Financial Group Broadway at the Marcus Center Season.
Single Tickets On Sale For Arizona Theatre Company's 58th Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 22, 2025
Single tickets for Arizona Theatre Company's 58th Season are now on sale. Audiences can now purchase individual tickets to any of the five productions in ATC's 2025/2026 lineup-featuring thrilling mysteries, high-energy musical entertainment and more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 22, 2025
Single tickets for Arizona Theatre Company's 58th Season are now on sale. Audiences can now purchase individual tickets to any of the five productions in ATC's 2025/2026 lineup-featuring thrilling mysteries, high-energy musical entertainment and more.
BOB & JEAN: A LOVE STORY Previews Begin Tomorrow At Bay Street Theater
by A.A. Cristi - May 27, 2025
Directed by Matt August and co-produced with Arizona Theater Company, the show begins previews on Tuesday, May 27 with a Pay What You Can night (tickets available only at the box office on the day of). Performances continue through Friday, May 30 with opening night on Saturday, May 31 at 8 p.m. The run lasts through Sunday, June 15.
by A.A. Cristi - May 27, 2025
Directed by Matt August and co-produced with Arizona Theater Company, the show begins previews on Tuesday, May 27 with a Pay What You Can night (tickets available only at the box office on the day of). Performances continue through Friday, May 30 with opening night on Saturday, May 31 at 8 p.m. The run lasts through Sunday, June 15.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Matt August written?
Matt August has written 1 shows including Meet John Doe (Bookwriter).
What awards has Matt August been nominated for?
Outstanding Director, Resident Musical (Helen Hayes Awards) for Liberty Smith and The Charles MacArthur Award for Outstanding New Play or Musical (Helen Hayes Awards) for Meet John Doe .
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