Michael Mayer
Latest News on Michael Mayer:
Second Stage's NEXT STAGE FESTIVAL To Return This Winter (Nov 14, 2024)
THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL: A BEAUTIFUL NOISE is Now Playing at the Cadillac Palace Theatre (Nov 12, 2024)
A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL Tickets at MPAC on Sale This Week (Nov 12, 2024)
Second Stage's NEXT STAGE FESTIVAL To Return This Winter (Nov 14, 2024)
THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL: A BEAUTIFUL NOISE is Now Playing at the Cadillac Palace Theatre (Nov 12, 2024)
A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL Tickets at MPAC on Sale This Week (Nov 12, 2024)
BIO
Recent work includes: Chess (Kennedy Center), WarholCapote (ART), Michael Moore's The Terms of My Surrender (Belasco), and the world premiere of Nico Muhly's opera Marnie at London's ENO. Broadway Credits include: Hedwig and the Angry Inch (Tony Award, best musical revival, also National Tour), Spring Awakening (Tony Award/Best Musical and Tony, Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Awards for Best Director; also London, National Tour, Vienna, Tokyo, and Seoul productions); American Idiot (also co-author, Drama Desk Award for Best Director; also US, UK and Asia tours); Thoroughly Modern Millie (Tony Award/Best Musical also London and National Tour), Side Man (Tony Award/Best Play also London and Kennedy Center Productions), A View from the Bridge (Tony Award/Best Revival), Everyday Rapture, You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown, and Triumph of Love. Off-Broadway credits include: Love, Love, Love (Roundabout), Brooklynite (Also co-author, Vineyard), Whorl Inside A Loop (with Dick Scanlan, Second Stage), 10 Million Miles (Atlantic). National Tour: Angels in America. London: a record-breaking West End run of Funny Girl and UK tour. Tokyo: As You Like It (Toho Theatre). Film: The Seagull, A Home at the End of the World, and Flicka. Television: Smash (Director/Producer, Season One) and two seasons of Alpha House for Amazon. Opera: a celebrated production of Rigoletto (Met). He serves on the Board of New York Stage and Film. @MichaelMayerDIR. This one is for Beatrice Terry.
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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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Productions
Writing
Bookwriter
Bookwriter
Awards and Nominations
Drama League Awards - 2022 - Outstanding Direction of a Musical
Michael Mayer, Funny Girl
winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2020 - Outstanding Director of a Musical
Michael Mayer, Little Shop of Horrors
Drama Desk Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Director of a Musical
Michael Mayer, Hedwig and the Angry Inch
Tony Awards - 2014 - Best Direction of a Musical
Michael Mayer, Hedwig and the Angry Inch
winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2010 - Best Direction of a Musical
Michael Mayer, American Idiot
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2010 - Outstanding Director of a Musical
Michael Mayer, American Idiot
winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2007 - Best Direction of a Musical
Michael Mayer, Spring Awakening
winner
Drama League Awards - 2007 - Founders Award for Excellence in Directing
Michael Mayer
winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Director of a Musical
Michael Mayer, Spring Awakening
The Lortels - 2007 - Outstanding Director
Michael Mayer, Spring Awakening
winner
Tony Awards - 2007 - Best Direction of a Musical
Michael Mayer, Spring Awakening
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2006 - Outstanding Director of a Play
Michael Mayer, Spring Awakening
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2002 - Outstanding Director of a Musical
Michael Mayer, Thoroughly Modern Millie
Tony Awards - 2002 - Best Direction of a Musical
Michael Mayer, Thoroughly Modern Millie
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2000 - Outstanding Director - Play
Michael Mayer, Uncle Vanya
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1999 - Outstanding Director - Play
Michael Mayer, A View from the Bridge
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1999 - Outstanding Director of a Musical
Michael Mayer, You're a Good Man
Tony Awards - 1999 - Best Direction of a Musical
Michael Mayer, You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown
winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1998 - Best Director - Play
Michael Mayer, A View from the Bridge / Side Man
Tony Awards - 1998 - Best Direction of a Play
Michael Mayer, A View From the Bridge
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1997 - Outstanding Director - Play
Michael Mayer, A View from the Bridge
Drama Desk Awards - 1994 - Outstanding Director - Musical
Michael Mayer, America Dreaming
Videos
Video: 'Boulevard of Broken Dreams' From Green Day's AMERICAN IDIOT at Center Theatre Group
by Stephi Wild - Nov 8, 2024
Video: SWEPT AWAY on Broadway with John Gallagher, Jr., Stark Sands & More
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 26, 2024
Video: See 'Holiday' from Green Day's AMERICAN IDIOT At Center Theater Group
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 15, 2024
Video: Neil Diamond FaceTimes Into THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL: A BEAUTIFUL NOISE Opening Night for 'Sweet Caroline'
by Joshua Wright - Sep 24, 2024
Video: Nick Fradiani & Cast Perform 'Sweet Caroline' in Rehearsals for A BEAUTIFUL NOISE Tour
by Joshua Wright - Sep 11, 2024
Video: Jonathan Groff Celebrates Tony Win for Best Leading Actor in a Musical
by Joey Mervis - Jun 17, 2024
Video: GALILEO's Nicole Kyoung-Mi Lambert Sings National Anthem at San Francisco Giants Game
by Joshua Wright - Jun 5, 2024
Video: FUNNY GIRL's Katerina McCrimmon Performs National Anthem for the San Francisco Giants
by Blair Ingenthron - May 18, 2024
Video: The Avett Brothers Announce SWEPT AWAY Broadway Transfer From Queens Concert
by A.A. Cristi - May 17, 2024
Video: Watch an All New Trailer For GALILEO at Berkeley Repertory Theatre Starring Raul Esparza
by Stephi Wild - May 16, 2024
Video: Katerina McCrimmon & Melissa Manchester Talk FUNNY GIRL on ABC7 News Bay Area
by Blair Ingenthron - May 4, 2024
Video: Esparza and Kushnier Sing 'Believe the Day is Coming' from GALILEO: A ROCK MUSICAL
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 27, 2024
Video: Stephen Mark Lukas Talks FUNNY GIRL Tour on CBS Los Angeles
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 13, 2024
News
Second Stage's NEXT STAGE FESTIVAL To Return This Winter
Second Stage Theater has revealed the lineup for its 2nd NEXT STAGE FESTIVAL, consisting of four distinct programs dedicated to supporting early career playwrights. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.
Second Stage Theater has revealed the lineup for its 2nd NEXT STAGE FESTIVAL, consisting of four distinct programs dedicated to supporting early career playwrights. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.
THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL: A BEAUTIFUL NOISE is Now Playing at the Cadillac Palace Theatre
A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL, is now playing at the Cadillac Palace Theatre for a limited engagement through late November. Learn how to purchase tickets.
A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL, is now playing at the Cadillac Palace Theatre for a limited engagement through late November. Learn how to purchase tickets.
A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL Tickets at MPAC on Sale This Week
Individual tickets for A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICA at Marcus Performing Arts Center will go on sale to the public this week. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Individual tickets for A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICA at Marcus Performing Arts Center will go on sale to the public this week. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
FUNNY GIRL Comes To Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall In January
FUNNY GIRL will be performed at BBMann from January 21-26, 2025. Tickets go on sale Friday, November 15 at 10 AM.
FUNNY GIRL will be performed at BBMann from January 21-26, 2025. Tickets go on sale Friday, November 15 at 10 AM.
AMERICAN IDIOT Becomes Highest Grossing Musical at The Mark Taper Forum
AMERICAN IDIOT has become the highest-grossing musical at the Mark Taper Forum. The production is set to play its final performance this weekend. Learn more here!
AMERICAN IDIOT has become the highest-grossing musical at the Mark Taper Forum. The production is set to play its final performance this weekend. Learn more here!
Broadway Buying Guide: November 11, 2024- Audra McDonald returns in GYPSY
Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, November 11, 2024.
Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, November 11, 2024.
Video: 'Boulevard of Broken Dreams' From Green Day's AMERICAN IDIOT at Center Theatre Group
Center Theatre Group and Deaf West Theatre have joined forces for the all-new production of Green Day’s rock opera, American Idiot. An all new video has been released of the cast performing 'Boulevard of Broken Dreams'.
Center Theatre Group and Deaf West Theatre have joined forces for the all-new production of Green Day’s rock opera, American Idiot. An all new video has been released of the cast performing 'Boulevard of Broken Dreams'.
Video: Avett Brothers Visit the Longacre Theatre and Talk SWEPT AWAY
In this video, watch as Seth and Scott visit the Longacre Theatre and chat all about the much anticipated new show, Swept Away, which is now in previews on Broadway.
In this video, watch as Seth and Scott visit the Longacre Theatre and chat all about the much anticipated new show, Swept Away, which is now in previews on Broadway.
A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL Will Make its Philadelphia Premiere
A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL makes its Philadelphia premiere at the Forrest Theatre next month. Find out how to catch this show near you here!
A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL makes its Philadelphia premiere at the Forrest Theatre next month. Find out how to catch this show near you here!
Broadway Buying Guide: November 4, 2024- SWEPT AWAY Arrives on Broadway
Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, November 4, 2024.
Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, November 4, 2024.
Video: SWEPT AWAY Gets Ready for Broadway
Swept Away has swept into the Longacre Theatre. The new musical is officially in previews on Broadway and is set to open on November 19. Watch in this video as the cast and creative team talk more about what the new musical is all about!
Swept Away has swept into the Longacre Theatre. The new musical is officially in previews on Broadway and is set to open on November 19. Watch in this video as the cast and creative team talk more about what the new musical is all about!
Photos & Video: SWEPT AWAY Begins Previews on Broadway
Last night, Swept Away, the new Broadway musical with music and lyrics by folk-rock band The Avett Brothers, began performances at the Longacre Theatre. See photos and videos!
Last night, Swept Away, the new Broadway musical with music and lyrics by folk-rock band The Avett Brothers, began performances at the Longacre Theatre. See photos and videos!
Tickets On Sale Now For FUNNY GIRL in Boston
FUNNY GIRL will arrive at the Citizens Opera House February 4 - 16, 2025 as part of the 24/25 Broadway In Boston Season.
FUNNY GIRL will arrive at the Citizens Opera House February 4 - 16, 2025 as part of the 24/25 Broadway In Boston Season.
Photos: Nick Fradiani and More In A BEAUTIFUL NOISE National Tour
A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL has released the first production photos of its North American Touring company. Get a first look at Nick Fradiani and more as they bring the story of Neil Diamond on the road!
A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL has released the first production photos of its North American Touring company. Get a first look at Nick Fradiani and more as they bring the story of Neil Diamond on the road!
Broadway Buying Guide: October 28, 2024- Fall in Love with ROMEO + JULIET
Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, October 28, 2024.
Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, October 28, 2024.
Video: SWEPT AWAY on Broadway with John Gallagher, Jr., Stark Sands & More
Get a first look at video from Swept Away starring John Gallagher, Jr., Stark Sands, and more, beginning previews Tuesday, October 29th here!
Get a first look at video from Swept Away starring John Gallagher, Jr., Stark Sands, and more, beginning previews Tuesday, October 29th here!
Photos: SWEPT AWAY Press Preview
Swept Away hosted a special press event on Friday, October 25th ahead of their first preview this Tuesday, and BroadwayWorld was there to capture their performance. Check out photos here!
Swept Away hosted a special press event on Friday, October 25th ahead of their first preview this Tuesday, and BroadwayWorld was there to capture their performance. Check out photos here!
Video: See 'St. Jimmy' from Green Day's AMERICAN IDIOT At Center Theater Group
Check out new video from American Idiot as the cast performs the number, 'St, Jimmy' in an all new production from Deaf West and Center Theatre Group!
Check out new video from American Idiot as the cast performs the number, 'St, Jimmy' in an all new production from Deaf West and Center Theatre Group!
Watch: SWEPT AWAY Music Video Featuring the Broadway Cast
A music video of “A Gift for Melody Anne” from The Avett Brothers’ new musical Swept Away has been released! Watch the video here.
A music video of “A Gift for Melody Anne” from The Avett Brothers’ new musical Swept Away has been released! Watch the video here.
The Actors Studio Of New Jersey Brings AMERICAN IDIOT To The Stage With Special 20th Anniversary Concert
Get ready to rock as The Actors Studio of New Jersey brings Green Day's American Idiot to Dunellen, celebrating the 20th anniversary of the iconic album.
Get ready to rock as The Actors Studio of New Jersey brings Green Day's American Idiot to Dunellen, celebrating the 20th anniversary of the iconic album.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Michael Mayer written?
Michael Mayer has written 2 shows including The Flamingo Kid (Bookwriter), American Idiot (Bookwriter).
What awards has Michael Mayer been nominated for?
Outstanding Direction of a Musical (Drama League Awards) for Funny Girl, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Little Shop of Horrors, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Best Direction of a Musical (BroadwayWorld Awards) for American Idiot, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for American Idiot, Best Direction of a Musical (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Spring Awakening, Founders Award for Excellence in Directing (Drama League Awards), Outstanding Director of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Spring Awakening, Outstanding Director (The Lortels) for Spring Awakening, Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Spring Awakening, Outstanding Director of a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Spring Awakening, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Thoroughly Modern Millie , Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Thoroughly Modern Millie, Outstanding Director - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Uncle Vanya, Outstanding Director - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for A View from the Bridge, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for You're a Good Man, Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown, Best Director - Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for A View from the Bridge / Side Man, Best Direction of a Play (Tony Awards) for A View From the Bridge, Outstanding Director - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for A View from the Bridge and Outstanding Director - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for America Dreaming.
What awards has Michael Mayer won?
Michael Mayer has received several prestigious awards throughout his career. He won the Outstanding Director of a Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Little Shop of Horrors. At the BroadwayWorld Awards, he was honored with Best Direction of a Musical for American Idiot, which he also received at the Drama Desk Awards. Additionally, he won Best Direction of a Musical at the BroadwayWorld Awards for Spring Awakening, and the same award at the Tony Awards. Mayer garnered the Founders Award for Excellence in Directing from the Drama League Awards, and he received Outstanding Director of a Musical from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Spring Awakening as well. In terms of plays, he earned the Outstanding Director of a Play at the Drama Desk Awards for Spring Awakening, and he also received this recognition for Uncle Vanya and A View from the Bridge at the Drama Desk Awards. At the Outer Critics Circle Awards, he won Best Director - Play for A View from the Bridge / Side Man.
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