Michael Mayer
Latest News on Michael Mayer:
PARADE, FUNNY GIRL And More Available for PNC Broadway In Kansas City Season Membership Packages (Apr 16, 2024)
Tickets to FUNNY GIRL at Atlanta's Fox Theatre to go on Sale in May (Apr 16, 2024)
Video: Raul Esparza Sings 'Heaven's Changing' in Rehearsal For GALILEO (Apr 16, 2024)
PARADE, FUNNY GIRL And More Available for PNC Broadway In Kansas City Season Membership Packages (Apr 16, 2024)
Tickets to FUNNY GIRL at Atlanta's Fox Theatre to go on Sale in May (Apr 16, 2024)
Video: Raul Esparza Sings 'Heaven's Changing' in Rehearsal For GALILEO (Apr 16, 2024)
Michael Mayer 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.
Michael Mayer Photos
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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
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12/08/2023
From: Photos: The Avett Brothers Musical SWEPT AWAY Opens at Arena Stage!
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TDF’s chair Earl D. Weiner, TDF’s executive director Victoria Bailey, Cady Huffman, Paul Tazewell, Jane Greenwood, Rodney Gordon, Mio Guberinic, Susan Hilferty, John Lee Beatty, Chita Rivera, Michael Mayer, Tobin Theatre Arts Fund’s: Mel Weingart, L
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04/29/2019
From: Photo Flash: Inside The 25th Anniversary TDF/Irene Sharaff Awards
Marc Shaiman, Scott Wittman, Theresa Rebeck, Michael Mayer, Neil Meron & Craig Zadan.attending the after screening reception for the Broadway Community Screening of 'SMASH' at The Museum of Modern Art in New York City, 12/12/2011
Date:
08/24/2018
From: BWW Flashback: Remembering Award-Winning Producer Craig Zadan
Scott Wittman, Marc Shaiman, Craig Zadan, Neil Meron, Megan Hilty, Savannah Wise. Michael Mayer, Katharine McPhee, Theresa Rebeck, Jack Davenport & Raza Jaffrey.attending the after screening reception for the Broadway Community Screening of 'SMASH' at The
Date:
08/24/2018
From: BWW Flashback: Remembering Award-Winning Producer Craig Zadan
Creative team Peter Lerman, Michael Mayer and Steven Hoggett with The cast; Nick Choksi, John-Michael Lyles, Carla Duren, Nick Cordero, Remy Zaken, Ann Harada, Max Chernin, Gerard Canonico, Nicolette Robinson, Matt Doyle, Grace McLean, Andrew Call and Tom
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01/07/2015
From: Photo Coverage: Meet the Cast of Vineyard Theatre's BROOKLYNITE, with Matt Doyle, Ann Harada & More!
(seated): co-honoree Shubert Organization's Philip J. Smith; (standing, l-r): director Michael Mayer, Artistic Director Mia Yoo, co-honoree Shubert Organization's Robert E. Wankel, Board of Directors President Frank Carucci
Date:
07/10/2012
From: Photo Flash: André De Shields, Gavin Creel, Bill Irwin & More Wrap La MaMa's 50th Season at BIG BASH
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Michael Mayer Productions
Writing
Bookwriter
Bookwriter
Michael Mayer 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
Michael Mayer Videos
Video: Stephen Mark Lukas Talks FUNNY GIRL Tour on CBS Los Angeles
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 13, 2024
Video: Nick Fradiani Performs 'If You Know What I Mean' in A BEAUTIFUL NOISE
by Stephi Wild - Feb 21, 2024
Video: Evan Rachel Wood Discusses Her Musical Theatre Roots Before LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
by Michael Major - Feb 16, 2024
Video: A BEAUTIFUL NOISE Celebrates Neil Diamond's Birthday By Singing 'Sweet Caroline' With Him on FaceTime
by Stephi Wild - Jan 25, 2024
Video: Nick Fradiani Performs 'Stadium Medley' in A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - Jan 20, 2024
Video: Watch Nick Fradiani Sing 'Holly Holy' in A BEAUTIFUL NOISE, THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 17, 2024
VIDEO: The Company of THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL: A BEAUTIFUL NOISE Reveals Their Favorite Lines In the Show
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 26, 2023
Video: Constance Wu Performs 'Somewhere That's Green' From LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
by Stephi Wild - Dec 7, 2023
Video: Get a First Look at Nick Fradiani as 'Neil Diamond - Then' in A BEAUTIFUL NOISE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 29, 2023
Video: Watch Corbin Bleu & LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Cast Perform 'Ya Never Know' on GMA3
by Michael Major - Oct 23, 2023
Video: Watch Corbin Bleu & Constance Wu Perform 'Suddenly Seymour' From LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
by Michael Major - Oct 23, 2023
VIDEO: Watch 'Shilo' from A BEAUTIFUL NOISE, THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 23, 2023
Video: Watch A BEAUTIFUL NOISE Perform Neil Diamond Hits on the TODAY SHOW
by Michael Major - May 5, 2023
Video: Neil Diamond Talks Life with Parkinson's and A BEAUTIFUL NOISE on CBS SUNDAY MORNING
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 2, 2023
VIDEO: Lea Michele Talks Returning to Broadway in FUNNY GIRL on THE DAILY SHOW
by Stephi Wild - Feb 10, 2023
Video: A BEAUTIFUL NOISE Cast Wishes Neil Diamond a Happy Birthday With Onstage Facetime
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 25, 2023
Michael Mayer News
PARADE, FUNNY GIRL And More Available for PNC Broadway In Kansas City Season Membership Packages
PNC Broadway in Kansas City has announced that new Season Ticket Packages for the 24–25 Broadway season are available now.
Tickets to FUNNY GIRL at Atlanta's Fox Theatre to go on Sale in May
Purchase tickets in May for the national tour of Funny Girl at Atlanta's Fox Theatre.
Video: Raul Esparza Sings 'Heaven's Changing' in Rehearsal For GALILEO
Rehearsals are underway for the new musical Galileo, starring Raul Esparza, at Berkeley Rep. Check out an all new video of the song 'Heaven's Changing'!
FUNNY GIRL, LIFE OF PI & More Set for 24-25 Broadway In Pittsburgh Season
The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust has unveiled the 2024-2025 PNC Broadway in Pittsburgh season. Learn about the shows and see how to purchase tickets.
Video: Stephen Mark Lukas Talks FUNNY GIRL Tour on CBS Los Angeles
Watch Stephen Mark Lukas, who plays Nick Arnstein in the National Tour of Funny Girl, discuss the production on CBS Los Angeles in the video here!
ThinkTank Theatre And FreeFall Theatre Present YOU'RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN
Join ThinkTank Theatre and freeFall Theatre for a performance of YOU'RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN.
New Subscription Packages Available for 2024-2025 Broadway at The Paramount Season
Broadway at The Paramount's new season subscription packages are availalbe for the 2024-2025 season. Learn more about the shows and see how to purchase tickets.
A STRANGE LOOP & More Lead San Francisco / Bay Area's April 2024 Top Theatre Shows
San Francisco / Bay Area 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. Selections for April 2024 include A Strange Loop and more!
FUNNY GIRL & More Lead Los Angeles's April 2024 Top Theatre Shows
Los Angeles 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. Selections for April 2024 include Funny Girl and more!
Meet the Cast of THE HEART OF ROCK AND ROLL, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway
The Heart of Rock and Roll, the new musical inspired by the iconic songs written and performed by Huey Lewis and The News, officially begins previews tonight, March 29. The musical will open at The James Earl Jones Theatre on Monday, April 22. Meet the cast of The Heart of Rock and Roll here!
Interview: FUNNY GIRL's Stephen Mark Lukas's the Go-To Nick Arnstein for Six Fanny Brices
The North American tour of Funny Girl lands in Los Angeles at the Ahmanson April 2, 2024, and later at Segerstrom May 28. 2024. Tony Award winner Michael Mayer directs the cast of Melissa Manchester, Katerina McCrimmon, Stephen Mark Lukas, Izaiah Montaque Harris, Walter Coppage. Leah Platt, Cindy Chang, Eileen T’Kaye, David Foley Jr., Vinny Andaloro, Lamont Brown, Kate E. Cook, Julia Grondin, Jackson Grove, Alex Hartman, Dot Kelly, Ryan Lambert, Kathy Liu, Meghan Manning, Bryan Charles Moore, Sami Murphy, Emily Anne Nester, Hannah Shankman, Jordon Taylor, Rodney Thompson, Sean Thompson and Annaliese Wilbur. I had the chance to chat with Stephen (Nick Arnstein to Katerina’s Fanny Brice) over the phone during his stint at the Connor Palace Playhouse Square in Cleveland.
FUNNY GIRL, SHUCKED & More Set for 2024-2025 Broadway In Boston Season
Broadway In Boston has revealed its 2024-2025 Broadway In Boston Season at the Citizens Opera House and the Emerson Colonial Theatre. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.
Raúl Esparza, John Gallagher, Jr. & More to Perform at Berkeley Rep 2024 Ovation Gala
Berkeley Rep’s 2024 Ovation Gala will be held on Saturday, April 13 at The Ritz-Carlton in San Francisco. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Broadway Buying Guide: March 25, 2024- HADESTOWN Is (Livin' it Up) on Top
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, March 25, 2024.
FUNNY GIRL Comes to the Ahmanson Next Month
FUNNY GIRL, the sensational musical comedy revival, is coming to the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles for a limited four-week engagement from Tuesday, April 2 to Sunday, April 28, 2024. The press opening is Wednesday, April 3.
Javier Muñoz, Jeremy Kushnier & More Join GALILEO: A ROCK MUSICAL at Berkeley Rep
Berkeley Repertory Theatre has revealed the full cast and creative team for the world-premiere musical Galileo: A Rock Musical. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
FUNNY GIRL is Coming to The Hobby Center in August
FUNNY GIRL, the sensational musical comedy revival, is coming to Houston's Hobby Center for the Performing Arts for a limited one-week engagement. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Broadway Buying Guide: March 18, 2024- THE WHO'S TOMMY Tops the Week
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, March 18, 2024.
Original LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Film Reboot in the Works
Little Shop of Horrors, the 1960 horror comedy that inspired the hit musical, is being rebooted for a new film. Little Shop of Halloween Horrors will launch a new franchise, led by Joe Dante and Roger Corman. Following the original film, Alan Menken and Howard Ashman's musical adaptation premiered Off-Broadway in 1982, where the revival now runs.
FUNNY GIRL is Coming to the Orpheum Theatre in April
The North American Tour of FUNNY GIRL is coming to BroadwaySF’s Orpheum Theatre for a limited four-week engagement this spring. See who is starring in the tour and learn how to purchase tickets.
Michael Mayer 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?
Michael Mayer has been nominated for various awards throughout his career, including Outstanding Direction of a Musical at the Drama League Awards for "Funny Girl," Outstanding Director of a Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "Little Shop of Horrors," and Best Direction of a Musical at the Tony Awards for "Hedwig and the Angry Inch." He has also received nominations for his work on productions such as "American Idiot," "Spring Awakening," "Thoroughly Modern Millie," "Uncle Vanya," "A View from the Bridge," "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown," and "America Dreaming," among others. Mayer's accolades include wins for Best Direction of a Musical at the BroadwayWorld Awards for "American Idiot" and "Spring Awakening," as well as a Founders Award for Excellence in Directing at the Drama League Awards.
What awards has Michael Mayer won?
Michael Mayer has won several awards for his work in the theater industry. These include Outstanding Director of a Musical from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "Little Shop of Horrors," Best Direction of a Musical from the BroadwayWorld Awards for "American Idiot," Outstanding Director of a Musical from the Drama Desk Awards for "American Idiot," and Best Direction of a Musical from the BroadwayWorld Awards for "Spring Awakening." He also received the Founders Award for Excellence in Directing from the Drama League Awards, Outstanding Director of a Musical from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "Spring Awakening," Best Direction of a Musical from the Tony Awards for "Spring Awakening," Outstanding Director of a Play from the Drama Desk Awards for "Spring Awakening," Outstanding Director - Play from the Drama Desk Awards for "Uncle Vanya," and Outstanding Director - Play from the Drama Desk Awards for "A View from the Bridge." Additionally, he won Best Director - Play from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "A View from the Bridge" and "Side Man" and Outstanding Director - Play from the Drama Desk Awards for "A View from the Bridge."
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