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BIO

Michael Grandage is the recipient of Tony, Olivier, Drama Desk, Evening Standard, British Critics' Circle and South Bank Awards. His Olivier Award-winning musicals include Merrily We Roll Along, Grand Hotel and Guys and Dolls. Grandage received a Tony Award for Best Direction for Red and Tony nominations for Frost/Nixon and The Cripple of Inishmaan. Grandage served as Artistic Director of London's Donmar Warehouse for 10 acclaimed seasons before establishing the Michael Grandage Company (MGC) in 2012. As Artistic Director of MGC, he directed Photograph 51, Henry V, The Cripple of Inishmaan, Peter and Alice and the feature film Genius. www.MichaelGrandageCompany.com

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Productions

 
[West End, 2023]
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[West End, 2022]
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[West End, 2021]
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[US Tour, 2019]
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[West End, 2018]
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[West End, 2018]
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[Broadway, 2018]
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[Regional (US), 2017]
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[Broadway, 2016]
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[West End, 2015]
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[Broadway, 2014]
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[US Tour, 2013]
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[West End, 2013]
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[West End, 2013]
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[West End, 2012]
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[Broadway, 2012]
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[West End, 2011]
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[Broadway, 2010]
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[Broadway, 2009]
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[Broadway, 2007]
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[West End, 2006]
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[West End, 2005]
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[West End, 2004]
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[West End, 2000]
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Movies

The Madness of King George
[ 1994 ] Amputee
Genius
[ 2016 ] producer

TV Shows

Bugs
Channing Hardy

Awards and Nominations

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Director of a Play

Michael Grandage, The Cripple of Inishmaan

Tony Awards - 2014 - Best Direction of a Play

Michael Grandage, The Cripple of Inishmaan

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Director of a Musical

Michael Grandage, Evita


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Drama Desk Awards - 2010 - Outstanding Director of a Play

Michael Grandage, Red

Drama Desk Awards - 2010 - Outstanding Director of a Play

Michael Grandage, Hamlet

Olivier Awards - 2010 - Best Director

Michael GrandageHamlet


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Tony Awards - 2010 - Best Direction of a Play

Michael Grandage, Red

Olivier Awards - 2009 - Best Revival

Michael GrandageThe Chalk Garden


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Evening Standard Awards - 2008 - Best Director

Michael GrandageThe Chalk Garden


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Evening Standard Awards - 2008 - Best Director

Michael GrandageOthello


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Evening Standard Awards - 2008 - Best Director

Michael GrandageIvanov

Drama Desk Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Director of a Play

Michael Grandage, Frost/Nixon

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Director of a Play

Michael Grandage, Frost/Nixon

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Director of a Play

Michael Grandage, Frost/Nixon

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Director of a Play

Michael Grandage, Frost/Nixon

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Director of a Play

Michael Grandage, Frost/Nixon

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Director of a Play

Michael Grandage , Frost/Nixon

Tony Awards - 2007 - Best Direction of a Play

Michael Grandage, Frost/Nixon

Olivier Awards - 2006 - Best Director

Michael GrandageDon Carlos


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Evening Standard Awards - 2005 - Best Director

Michael GrandageDon Carlos


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Evening Standard Awards - 2005 - Best Director

Michael Grandage, Grand Hotel


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Olivier Awards - 2004 - Best Director

Michael GrandageCaligula

Videos

News


Ewan McGregor Will Return to the London Stage in MY MASTER BUILDER

Ewan McGregor will return to the London stage for the first time in 17 years to star in My Master Builder, a new play by American playwright and screenwriter Lila Raicek. Learn more here!
MGCfutures Celebrates 10th Anniversary

Michael Grandage’s charity MGCfutures celebrated their 10th anniversary last Thursday 7 November at St. Martin-in-the-Fields in Trafalgar Square. Learn more about the organization here!
MGCfutures Bursary Programme Opens Applications For 2024

Artistic Director of MGC, Michael Grandage has announced that the eighth MGCfutures Bursary Programme will open for applications on 8 November at 12pm and closes on 5 December at 12pm.
Cast Set For JACK AND THE BEANSTALK: WHAT A WHOPPER! at Charing Cross

Final casting has been announced for the premiere of Jack and the Beanstalk: What a Whopper!, a profoundly silly and staggeringly naughty adult pantomime by Jon Bradfield and Martin Hooper, with songs by Jon Bradfield, directed by Andrew Beckett.
Further Cast, Creative Team, and Dates Set For Cate Blanchett-Led THE SEAGULL at The Barbican Theatre

Further casting has been announced for Duncan Macmillan and Thomas Ostermeier's new version of Chekhov's masterpiece The Seagull. Learn more about the show here!
Video: Cast of Disney's FROZEN Tour Celebrates Final Performance

Watch the company of FROZEN come together to perform 'Let It Go' (Finale) at the Buell Theatre in Denver, CO; where the original Broadway-bound production of FROZEN first welcomed audiences in 2017.
Disney anuncia el musical THE GREATEST SHOWMAN y la grabación de FROZEN en Disney+

El anuncio se hizo en D:23, el evento más importante para los fans de Disney.
Disney Announces THE GREATEST SHOWMAN Musical; West End FROZEN Coming to Disney+

At the D:23 fan event in Anaheim, California - Disney on Broadway celebrated its 30th anniversary with a thrilling medley of performances and exclusive announcements from its hit stage musicals. Announcements include a stage adaptation of The Greatest Showman, and more.
Full Cast Set For UK and Ireland Tour of MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS

Find out who's starring in Lucy Bailey’s new production of the UK & Ireland Tour of MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS.
FROZEN Comes to the Morrison Center in August

Frozen is headed to the Morrison Center in August. Performances run August 7-18, 2024.
Alyssa Fox Will Be Final Elsa On Disney's FROZEN Tour

Original Broadway cast member Alyssa Fox will join the Frozen North American tour as Elsa. Fox on Friday, August 2 at First Interstate Center for the Arts in Spokane, WA. She will close out the tour when the production wraps up in September.
FROZEN is Coming to Broadway San Jose in August

Tickets for the long-awaited production of Disney’s Frozen are on-sale now for Broadway San Jose. Learn how to purchase tickets.
THE 39 STEPS Visits Brighton This Month

Award-winning comedy THE 39 STEPS will play Theatre Royal Brighton from Tuesday 16 to Saturday 20 July prior to a West End run. 
Cast Set For the West End Run of THE 39 STEPS

The current UK Tour cast of the Tony and Olivier Award-winning comedy, THE 39 STEPS, will appear in the strictly limited West End season at the Trafalgar Theatre from 16 August to 28 September, with an opening night on Monday 19 August. 
Review: FROZEN at Bass Concert Hall

Delve into themes of sisterhood, empowerment, and self-acceptance with the heartwarming production of Disney’s Frozen. It's not like any other adaptation; it's an experience that magnifies the magic of the original film. Escape the summer heat and step into a winter wonderland right here in Austin, TX! #FrozenTheMusical #BroadwayWorld
Video: West End FROZEN Cast Performs Punk Rock 'Do You Want to Build a Snowman?'

Watch the West End cast of Frozen perform a punk rock cover of 'Do You Want to Build a Snowman?' in the video here!
Video: Watch 'Let It Go' from the Dutch Production of Disney's FROZEN

Get a first look at Vajèn van den Bosch performing 'Let It Go' from the Netherlands production of Disney's Frozen.
Soho Green Rooms Live Event Symposium Set For July

Ammonite Studios has announced Soho Green Rooms, a brand-new three-day festival, which will bring together key players and creatives in the theatre and live event industries to explore the future of live entertainment.
Interview: Jack Brewer of DISNEY'S FROZEN National Tour

Disney's Frozen is coming to Austin! Ahead of its arrival, we met with Jack Brewer, the charming actor behind shopkeeper Oaken (among other roles), for a candid conversation of what it means to be part of such an iconic show!
FROZEN's Samantha Barks to Perform on BRITAIN'S GOT TALENT Next Week

The Daily Star printed that Samantha Barks, who is currently playing Elsa in the West End production of Frozen, will perform 'Let It Go' on Britain's Got Talent during the semi-finals next week.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Michael Grandage been nominated for?

Outstanding Director of a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Cripple of Inishmaan, Best Direction of a Play (Tony Awards) for The Cripple of Inishmaan, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Evita , Outstanding Director of a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Red, Outstanding Director of a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Hamlet, Best Director (Olivier Awards) for Hamlet , Best Direction of a Play (Tony Awards) for Red, Best Revival (Olivier Awards) for The Chalk Garden, Best Director (Evening Standard Awards) for The Chalk Garden, Best Director (Evening Standard Awards) for Othello, Best Director (Evening Standard Awards) for Ivanov, Outstanding Director of a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Frost/Nixon, Outstanding Director of a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Frost/Nixon, Outstanding Director of a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Frost/Nixon , Outstanding Director of a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Frost/Nixon, Outstanding Director of a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Frost/Nixon, Outstanding Director of a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Frost/Nixon, Best Direction of a Play (Tony Awards) for Frost/Nixon, Best Director (Olivier Awards) for Don Carlos , Best Director (Evening Standard Awards) for Don Carlos, Best Director (Evening Standard Awards) for Grand Hotel and Best Director (Olivier Awards) for Caligula .

What awards has Michael Grandage won?

Michael Grandage has won the following awards: - Outstanding Director of a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Red - Best Direction of a Play (Tony Awards) for Red - Best Director (Evening Standard Awards) for Ivanov - Best Director (Evening Standard Awards) for Othello - Best Director (Evening Standard Awards) for The Chalk Garden - Best Director (Evening Standard Awards) for Don Carlos - Best Director (Evening Standard Awards) for Grand Hotel - Best Director (Olivier Awards) for Caligula

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