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BIO

Broadway: Dividing the Estate, Old Acquaintance (Roundabout Theatre Co.), Enchanted April (Outer Critics Circle nom.). Off-Broadway: Drama Desk Award, and Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstanding Direction of a Play for his premiere production of Horton Foote's three part, nine hour The Orphans' Home Cycle. Other premieres by Horton Foote: The Carpetbagger's Children (LCT), Dividing the Estate and The Day Emily Married (Primary Stages), and The Death of Papa (Hartford Stage); Christopher Shinn's What Didn't Happen (Playwrights Horizons), Tina Howe's Chasing Manet, Eve Ensler's Necessary Targets, Jane Anderson's Defying Gravity and the New York premiere of Tennessee Williams' The Red Devil Battery Sign. Resident: Alley Theatre (Associate Director 1990-98), American Repertory Theatre, Goodman Theatre, Guthrie Theatre, Philadelphia Theatre Co., Long Wharf Theatre and Hartford Stage, where in 12 seasons as Artistic Director, he has directed plays by Ludlam, O'Neill and Shakespeare as well as premieres by David Grimm, Jeremy Sams, and Tennessee Williams. International: Tony Kushner's Angels in America, Parts I and II (Venice Biennale). Awards: Princess Grace Foundation-USA Statue, Elliot Norton and Daryl Roth Creative Spirit Awards. Education: Morehead-Cain Scholar, UNC-Chapel Hill.

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[Washington, DC (Regional), 2020]
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[Off-Broadway, 2019]
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[Chicago (Regional), 2019]
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[Regional (US), 2017]
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[Off-Broadway, 2016] [Replacement]
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[Regional (US), 2009]
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[Broadway, 2008]
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[Off-Broadway, 2007]
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[Broadway, 2005]
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[Off-Broadway, 1997]
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[Off-Broadway, 1996]
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Movies

The Men in Her Life
[ 1941 ] writer
Colt Comrades
[ 1943 ] writer
Border Patrol
[ 1943 ] writer
Bar 20
[ 1943 ] writer
Forty Thieves
[ 1944 ] writer
A Place in the Sun
[ 1951 ] writer
5 Fingers
[ 1952 ] writer
Carnival Story
[ 1954 ] writer
Friendly Persuasion
[ 1956 ] writer
The Bridge on the River Kwai
[ 1957 ] writer
The Two-Headed Spy
[ 1958 ] writer
5 Branded Women
[ 1960 ] writer
Lawrence of Arabia
[ 1962 ] writer
The Sandpiper
[ 1965 ] writer
Planet of the Apes
[ 1968 ] writer
Che!
[ 1969 ] writer

Awards and Nominations

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2013 - Outstanding Director of a Play

Michael Wilson, The Trip to Bountiful

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2003 - Outstanding Director of a Play

Michael Wilson, Enchanted April

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News


Craig Wallace to Return As Ebenezer Scrooge In Ford's Theatre's A CHRISTMAS CAROL

Craig Wallace will reprise his role as Ebenezer Scrooge in Ford’s Theatre's production of A CHRISTMAS CAROL, bringing the classic holiday tale to life. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
A CHRISTMAS CAROL Returns To Hartford Stage This Season

Experience the return of A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Hartford Stage this season, offering a classic holiday experience for audiences.
Taylor Schilling, Ryan O'Connor & More to Star in THE COWARDS Industry Reading

The new play The Cowards: A Marvelously Queer New Comedy, written by playwright/actor Ryan O’Connor, will have an industry reading in December, starring Taylor Schilling and more. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Alexis Michelle To Star In TASTY TREATS At Joe's Pub

Alexis Michelle brings her cabaret show TASTY TREATS to Joe's Pub, featuring a mix of music and storytelling. The performance promises an entertaining evening for audiences on October 10, 2024.
Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum Presents 70th Anniversary Screening Of SALT OF THE EARTH

A 70th anniversary screening of SALT OF THE EARTH will take place on Oct 27, featuring a reunion of the children of the blacklisted, pro-union film's creators.
UTA Names Patrick Herold And Rachel Viola Co-Heads Of Theatre

UTA has named Patrick Herold and Rachel Viola co-heads of the agency’s theatre practice. Read more.
Exclusive: Oh My Pod U Guys- Creating FOWL PLAY with Billy Recce and Yoni Weiss

This week we have a short and sweet BroadwayWorld Recap with all the hottest Bway news from BroadwayWorld.com! Then I am joined by creatives Yoni Weiss and Billy Recce to talk about their amazing careers, and their current off-broadway show, Fowl Play.
Review: CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF at The Grandel Opens the 9th Annual Tennessee Williams Festival St. Louis

The 9th Annual Tennessee Williams Festival St. Louis opened on Thursday evening with stunning production of CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF. Acclaimed director Michael Wilson has tailored a blistering production with a talented group of local actors to tell Williams’ story of lies deceit, sexual repression, strained familial relationships, and mortality. The highly anticipated production continues at The Grandel Theatre through August 18th as part of the festival events.
Interview: Chatting with Michael Wilson Director of CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF in St. Louis

Acclaimed theatre director Michael Wilson will be spending the summer in St. Louis to helm the Tennessee Williams Festival St. Louis’ production of CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF. Wilson, who has long examined the works of Tennessee Williams could not pass up the opportunity to work in St. Louis.  
TENNESSEE WILLIAMS FESTIVAL St. Louis Returns to Year-Round Programming with 9th Annual Festival In August

The Tennessee Williams Festival St. Louis has announced the cast for their upcoming production of CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF, featuring a talented ensemble set to bring the classic play to life.
Alexis Michelle To Star In HEROINE WORSHIP At Joe's Pub

Alexis Michelle brings her new show HEROINE WORSHIP to Joe's Pub, celebrating iconic female figures through song and storytelling on June 20, 2024.
Del Hughes Awards Honorees for Lifetime Achievement in the Art of Stage Management, The Founders Award & Special Recognition Award Revealed

The Stage Managers’ Association (SMA) has announced its annual Del Hughes Awards for Lifetime Achievement in the Art of Stage Management.
MISTER LINCOLN, SISTER ACT & More Set for Ford's Theatre Society 2024-2025 Season

Ford’s Theatre Society reveals its 2024-2025 season lineup, featuring a diverse range of productions and events. Discover the upcoming shows and special performances at this historic Washington, D.C. venue.
Lyle Lovett Confirms Extensive Fall Tour with His Large Band

4x Grammy Award-winning singer, composer and actor Lyle Lovett will continue to tour through this fall with his Large Band including newly confirmed stops at Charlotte’s Knight Theater, Jacksonville’s Florida Theatre, New Orleans’ Tipitina’s (two nights), Dallas’ Majestic Theatre (two nights), Houston’s Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, Austin’s ACL Live at the Moody Theater (two nights) and Fort Worth’s Bass Performance Hall among many others. 
Tennessee Williams St. Louis Returns With 9th Annual Festival This August

Tennessee Williams St. Louis will return to year-round programming with its 9th Annual Festival, running August 8-18.
DR. JEKYLL AND MR. HYDE & More Set for Hartford Stage 2024/2025 Season

Hartford Stage has unveiled the lineup for its 2024/2025 season. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.
Lyle Lovett Confirms Extensive Summer Tour With His Large Band

Join Lyle Lovett and his Large Band on their extensive summer tour. Experience the unforgettable performances of this Grammy-winning singer-songwriter live. Stops include Colorado's Red Rocks Amphitheatre, St. Louis' The Factory, Kansas City's Uptown Theater, Minneapolis' State Theatre, Detroit's Masonic Cathedral Theatre, and more.
Westport Country Playhouse to Present Michael Wilson-Helmed THE TRIP TO BOUNTIFUL Reading

Westport Country Playhouse will present a Script in Hand playreading of “The Trip to Bountiful'. Learn more about the reading!
A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE Comes to Pittsburg Theatre Company in February

Pittsburg Theatre Company presents A Streetcar Named Desire, the classic Tennessee Williams drama drenched in decay, sensuality, violence and insanity.
Valerie Brea Ross Named Executive Director Of The Horton Foote Prize

Horton Foote Prize founder Mari Marchbanks announced today she will step down as Executive Director of the Horton Foote Prize. Valerie Brea Ross, Administrative Director of the Horton Foote Prize, will take over the role of Executive Director starting in January 2024. Ms. Marchbanks will continue her role as chair of the Prize board. 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Michael Wilson been nominated for?

Outstanding Director of a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Trip to Bountiful and Outstanding Director of a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Enchanted April .

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