Joel Grey
Also Credited As: Joel Katz
Birth Place: USA
Latest News on Joel Grey:
Review: CABARET at Center Rep (May 29, 2024)
In The Spotlight: Coffee County High School's Alyssa Freeze (May 22, 2024)
Video: Eddie Redmayne and Gayle Rankin Discuss CABARET Tony Nominations on TODAY (May 22, 2024)
Review: CABARET at Center Rep (May 29, 2024)
In The Spotlight: Coffee County High School's Alyssa Freeze (May 22, 2024)
Video: Eddie Redmayne and Gayle Rankin Discuss CABARET Tony Nominations on TODAY (May 22, 2024)
Joel Grey BIO
In a career that was launched in the early 1950’s, Joel Grey has created indelible stage roles each decade since: as the iconic M.C. in Cabaret (1966, Tony Award), as song and dance man George M. Cohan in George M! (1967, Tony nomination), as Charley VII in Goodtime Charlie (1975, Tony nomination), as Jacobowsky in The Grand Tour (1979, Tony nomination), as Olim in New York City Opera’s Silverlake (1981), as Amos Hart in the landmark revival of Chicago (1996), and as the Wonderful Wizard of Oz in Wicked (2004).
Joel’s non-musical stage roles include John Guare’s Marco Polo Sings a Solo (1975) at the Public Theatre; the title role in the Williamstown Theatre Festival production of Chekhov’s Platonov (1978); Larry Kramer’s seminal The Normal Heart (1986) at the Public Theatre; the American Repertory Theatre’s production of Ibsen’s When We Dead Awaken (1991) at the Sao Paulo Biennale, directed by Robert Wilson; Herringbone at the Hartford Stage (1992); John Patrick Shanley’s A Fool and Her Fortune (NY Stage and Film, 1992); and in the Roundabout Theatre production of Brian Friel’s Give Me Your Answer, Do! (1999), for which he received a Drama Desk Award nomination. Grey’s film credits include Cabaret (Academy Award), Frank Perry’s Man on A Swing (1974), Robert Altman’s Buffalo Bill and the Indians (1976); Herbert Ross’ The Seven Percent Solution (1976); Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins (1985, Golden Globe Nomination); Steven Soderbergh’s Kafka (1991); Altman’s The Player (1992); Phillip Haas’ The Music of Chance (1993); Michael Ritchie’s adaptation of The Fantasticks (2000); Lars von Trier’s Dancer in the Dark (2000) with Bjork and Catherine Deneuve; and Clark Gregg’s Choke, which premiered at the 2008 Sundance Film Festival. Joel’s recent television credits include “Alias,” “Buffy the Vampire Slayer,” “Brooklyn Bridge,” (Emmy Award-nomination), “Oz,” “Law and Order: Criminal Intent,” "House," "Brothers & Sisters," "Private Practice," and “Grey’s Anatomy.”
In April 2010, The Paley Center for Media in New York presented “An Evening with Joel Grey,” celebrating Joel’s remarkable, multi-decade career in television. Joel is also an internationally exhibited, acclaimed photographer. He has had three photography books published: Pictures I Had to Take (2003), Looking Hard at Unexamined Things (2006), and 1.3: Images from My Phone (2009). Joel Grey is one of only eight actors to have won both the Tony and Academy award for the same role. In 1984, he was inducted into the Theatre Hall of Fame and has received his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. He is also the recipient of the Distinguished Artist Award from the Los Angeles Music Center. In 1993, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis presented Joel with the Municipal Arts Society medal naming him a Living New York Landmark.
In October 2009, Grey performed at Carnegie Hall, alongside Lady Gaga, Bono, Rufus Wainwright and more to benefit (RED) and help stop AIDS in Africa.
Currently directing Fiddler on the Roof, Grey also, co-directed the Tony-winning Broadway premiere of The Normal Heart in 2011.
Joel is an internationally exhibited photographer with four published books: Pictures I Had to Take (2003), Looking Hard at Unexamined Things (2006), 1.3—Images From My Phone (2009) and The Billboard Papers (2013). His memoir, Master of Ceremonies, was released in 2016 (Flatiron Press).
Joel Grey Photos
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Britney Coleman, Reed Birney, Vanessa Williams, Nancy Opel, Tam mutu, Alexandra Socha, Bebe Neuwirth, Joel Grey, Bob Martin, Clifton Duncan, Douglas Sills, Clyde Alves, Marc Kudisch, Alexandra Socha, Judy Kuhn and Carolee Carmello
Date:
02/12/2018
From: Photo Coverage: HEY, LOOK ME OVER! Takes its Final Bows
The original stars of CHICAGO - Tony Award winners Bebe Neuwirth (original Velma Kelly), Ann Reinking (original Roxie Hart & choreographer), Joel Grey (original Amos Hart), James Naughton (original Billy Flynn)
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03/22/2016
From: Photo Flash: CHICAGO to 'Kill It Worldwide' for 20th Anniversary with New Artwork, Costumes and More
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Joel Grey STAGE CREDITS
Joel Grey Productions
Joel Grey Movies
About Face
[ 1952 ] Bender
[ 1952 ] Bender
Come September
[ 1961 ] Beagle
[ 1961 ] Beagle
Man on a Swing
[ 1974 ] Franklin Wills
[ 1974 ] Franklin Wills
Buffalo Bill and the Indians, or Sitting Bull's History Lesson
[ 1976 ] The Producer Nate Salisbury
[ 1976 ] The Producer Nate Salisbury
The Seven-Per-Cent Solution
[ 1976 ] Lowenstein
[ 1976 ] Lowenstein
Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins
[ 1985 ] Chiun
[ 1985 ] Chiun
Kafka
[ 1991 ] Burgel
[ 1991 ] Burgel
The Player
[ 1992 ] Joel Grey
[ 1992 ] Joel Grey
The Music of Chance
[ 1993 ] Willy Stone
[ 1993 ] Willy Stone
The Dangerous
[ 1995 ] Flea
[ 1995 ] Flea
The Empty Mirror
[ 1996 ] Josef Goebbels
[ 1996 ] Josef Goebbels
My Friend Joe
[ 1996 ] Simon
[ 1996 ] Simon
Dancer in the Dark
[ 2000 ] Oldrich Novy
[ 2000 ] Oldrich Novy
The Fantasticks
[ 2000 ] Bellomy
[ 2000 ] Bellomy
Reaching Normal
[ 2001 ] Dr. Mensley
[ 2001 ] Dr. Mensley
Wicked
[ 2003 ] The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
[ 2003 ] The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
Choke
[ 2008 ] Phil
[ 2008 ] Phil
A. Hitler
[ 2010 ] Joseph Goebbels
[ 2010 ] Joseph Goebbels
tick, tick... BOOM!
[ 2021 ] Sunday Legend #4
[ 2021 ] Sunday Legend #4
Joel Grey TV Shows
Brooklyn Bridge
Jacob Prossman
Jacob Prossman
The Outer Limits
Gideon Banks, Dr. Nathan Seward
Gideon Banks, Dr. Nathan Seward
Joel Grey Awards and Nominations
Drama Desk Awards - 2019 - Outstanding Director of a Musical
Joel Grey, Fiddler on the Roof (in Yiddish)
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2019 - Outstanding Director of a Musical
Joel Grey, Fiddler on the Roof (in Yiddish)
winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2011 - Best Direction of a Play
Joel Grey, The Normal Heart
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Director of a Play
Joel Grey, The Normal Heart
Tony Awards - 2011 - Best Direction of a Play
Joel Grey, The Normal Heart
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2004 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical
Joel Grey , Wicked
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1999 - Outstanding Featured Actor - Play
Joel Grey, Give Me Your Answer, Do!
winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1997 - Best Featured Actor - Musical
Joel Grey, Chicago
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1996 - Outstanding Featured Actor - Musical
Joel Grey, Chicago
Helen Hayes Awards - 1988 - Outstanding Lead Actor, Non-Resident Production
Joel Grey Cabaret
Drama Desk Awards - 1979 - Outstanding Actor - Musical
Joel Grey, The Grand Tour
Tony Awards - 1979 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical
Joel Grey, The Grand Tour
Drama Desk Awards - 1975 - Outstanding Actor - Musical
Joel Grey, Goodtime Charley
Tony Awards - 1975 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical
Joel Grey, Goodtime Charley
Tony Awards - 1969 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical
Joel Grey, George M!
winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1968 - Best Performance
Joel Grey, George M!
winner
Tony Awards - 1967 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical
Joel Grey, Cabaret
Joel Grey Videos
Video: Joel Grey and Eddie Redmayne Talk CABARET and The 'Emcee' Legacy
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 12, 2024
Video: CABARET at the Kit Kat Club Celebrates John Kander and Joel Grey's Lifetime Achievement Tony Awards
by Stephi Wild - Jun 12, 2023
Video: Bernadette Peters, Joel Grey & More Featured in BEING MARY TYLER MOORE Documentary Trailer
by Michael Major - May 9, 2023
VIDEO: Broadway's Best Dancers Gather on the Red Carpet at the Chita Rivera Awards
by Red Carpet - Jul 16, 2022
VIDEO: Broadway Legend Joel Grey Stops In to Celebrate Bryant Park Day!
by A.A. Cristi - May 11, 2022
VIDEO: Charlotte D'Amboise Pays Tribute to Ann Reinking at CHICAGO 25th Anniversary Celebration
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 16, 2021
VIDEO: Original CHICAGO Stars Return for 25th Anniversary Celebration and Mayoral Proclamation
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 16, 2021
VIDEO: Ben Platt Opens Up About the Honor of Seeing Evan Hansen Through to the End
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 23, 2021
Broadway Rewind: Watch Scenes from Sutton Foster's Tony-Winning Turn in ANYTHING GOES!
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 1, 2020
Broadway Rewind: A Very WICKED Backstage Special with Idina Menzel, Kristin Chenoweth & More!
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 29, 2020
BWW Exclusive: First Look At FIDDLER: A MIRACLE OF MIRACLES Documentary
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 12, 2019
VIDEO: See The First Trailer For New Documentary FIDDLER: A MIRACLE OF MIRACLES
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 12, 2019
Joel Grey News
Review: CABARET at Center Rep
Center Repertory Company closes its 2023-24 season with a stunning production of the Tony Award-winning Kander and Ebb masterpiece Cabaret. Artistic Producer Markus Potter helms the finely tuned production with a stellar ensemble, marvelous musical direction and a supporting technical crew that confirms Center Rep as a powerhouse Bay Area theatre troupe.
Center Repertory Company closes its 2023-24 season with a stunning production of the Tony Award-winning Kander and Ebb masterpiece Cabaret. Artistic Producer Markus Potter helms the finely tuned production with a stellar ensemble, marvelous musical direction and a supporting technical crew that confirms Center Rep as a powerhouse Bay Area theatre troupe.
In The Spotlight: Coffee County High School's Alyssa Freeze
Today’s spotlight is focused on Alyssa Freeze, a senior at Coffee County High School, who garnered Spotlight Award attention for her performance as Janet Van De Graff in The Drowsy Chaperone. This fall, Alyssa begins her college career at Nashville’s Lipscomb University.
Today’s spotlight is focused on Alyssa Freeze, a senior at Coffee County High School, who garnered Spotlight Award attention for her performance as Janet Van De Graff in The Drowsy Chaperone. This fall, Alyssa begins her college career at Nashville’s Lipscomb University.
Video: Eddie Redmayne and Gayle Rankin Discuss CABARET Tony Nominations on TODAY
Eddie Redmayne and Gayle Rankin stopped by TODAY with Hoda & Jenna on Tuesday to discuss Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club, now playing at the August Wilson Theatre. In Cabaret, Redmayne plays 'The Emcee', a role played by Joel Grey in the 1966 and 1987 Broadway productions. He performs alongside Gayle Rankin as Sally Bowles, replacing Jessie Buckley from the West End production. Both have been nominated for a Tony Award for their performance. Watch the interview!
Eddie Redmayne and Gayle Rankin stopped by TODAY with Hoda & Jenna on Tuesday to discuss Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club, now playing at the August Wilson Theatre. In Cabaret, Redmayne plays 'The Emcee', a role played by Joel Grey in the 1966 and 1987 Broadway productions. He performs alongside Gayle Rankin as Sally Bowles, replacing Jessie Buckley from the West End production. Both have been nominated for a Tony Award for their performance. Watch the interview!
Video: Eddie Redmayne Teaches Jimmy Fallon 'Willkommen' From CABARET
Eddie Redmayne visited The Tonight Show on Monday to discuss his role in as the Emcee in Cabaret for which he was just nominated for a Tony. During the interview, Redmayne recalled his first Tony win in 2010 for Red and some of his Cabaret experiences, culminating in a moment where Redmayne taught Fallon how to perform the famous opening number 'Willkommen.' Watch the interview and performance now!
Eddie Redmayne visited The Tonight Show on Monday to discuss his role in as the Emcee in Cabaret for which he was just nominated for a Tony. During the interview, Redmayne recalled his first Tony win in 2010 for Red and some of his Cabaret experiences, culminating in a moment where Redmayne taught Fallon how to perform the famous opening number 'Willkommen.' Watch the interview and performance now!
HELL'S KITCHEN, ILLINOISE, And More Win 2024 Chita Rivera Awards
The Broadway productions of Illinoise, The Outsiders, Water for Elephants are winners at this year's 2024 Chita Rivera Awards.
The Broadway productions of Illinoise, The Outsiders, Water for Elephants are winners at this year's 2024 Chita Rivera Awards.
Theater For The New City's Festival Celebrates Downtown Creativity With Dozens Of Free Events
New Yiddish Rep and Folkbiene join TNC's Lower East Side Festival, celebrating diverse performances and cultural heritage. Enjoy theater, music, and more in this vibrant community event.
New Yiddish Rep and Folkbiene join TNC's Lower East Side Festival, celebrating diverse performances and cultural heritage. Enjoy theater, music, and more in this vibrant community event.
Jared Grimes To Host The 2024 Chita Rivera Awards
Jared Grimes will host the 2024 Chita Rivera Awards on May 20 at NYU Skirball Center, celebrating excellence in dance and choreography on Broadway and beyond.
Jared Grimes will host the 2024 Chita Rivera Awards on May 20 at NYU Skirball Center, celebrating excellence in dance and choreography on Broadway and beyond.
Jared Grimes to Host The 2024 Chita Rivera Awards
Jared Grimes will host the Chita Rivera Awards. See who is nominated and learn more about the awards!
Jared Grimes will host the Chita Rivera Awards. See who is nominated and learn more about the awards!
Eddie Redmayne to Appear on THE TONIGHT SHOW Next Week
Tune in to see Eddie Redmayne on The Tonight Show next week! On Monday, May 20, the Cabaret star will be on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon likely to discuss the new production, which is now running on Broadway. The program airs 11:35/10:35c on NBC.
Tune in to see Eddie Redmayne on The Tonight Show next week! On Monday, May 20, the Cabaret star will be on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon likely to discuss the new production, which is now running on Broadway. The program airs 11:35/10:35c on NBC.
WICKED Cast Recording Streams Continue to Increase Ahead of Film Following New Trailer
As we prepare for the highly-anticipated Wicked movie musical, fans are returning to the iconic Original Broadway Cast Recording. The day after the new trailer dropped, over a dozen songs from the album received significant spikes on Spotify in the U.S. Check out how songs like 'Dear Old Shiz' and 'No One Mourns the Wicked' have increased in streams!
As we prepare for the highly-anticipated Wicked movie musical, fans are returning to the iconic Original Broadway Cast Recording. The day after the new trailer dropped, over a dozen songs from the album received significant spikes on Spotify in the U.S. Check out how songs like 'Dear Old Shiz' and 'No One Mourns the Wicked' have increased in streams!
Wayne Brady, Huey Lewis, Norm Lewis, and Joe Morton Join Chita Rivera Awards Lineup
More stars have been announced for the 2024 Chita Rivera Awards, being presented on May 20 at 7:30PM at the NYU Skirball Center for the Performing Arts. Learn more about the lineup here!
More stars have been announced for the 2024 Chita Rivera Awards, being presented on May 20 at 7:30PM at the NYU Skirball Center for the Performing Arts. Learn more about the lineup here!
Unpack the Tony Awards History of the 2024 Nominated Revivals
The results of this season's Tony races are still up in the air, but many of this season's nominated revivals have been through awards season before. How did they fare? The past may not always be the best indicator of the future, but accolades of years past provide interesting insight nonetheless. Check out a complete list of who was nominated, in what categories, and most importantly... if they won!
The results of this season's Tony races are still up in the air, but many of this season's nominated revivals have been through awards season before. How did they fare? The past may not always be the best indicator of the future, but accolades of years past provide interesting insight nonetheless. Check out a complete list of who was nominated, in what categories, and most importantly... if they won!
Shoshanna Bean, Kenny Ortega & David Hyde Pierce to Join Chita Rivera Awards
More stars will be joining the 2024 Chita Rivera Awards. See the stars joining the event and learn more!
More stars will be joining the 2024 Chita Rivera Awards. See the stars joining the event and learn more!
Al Hirschfeld Prints Signed By Cher, Chita Rivera & More to be Auctioned Off
Discover the auction benefitting BC/EFA and The Al Hirschfeld Foundation featuring 20 limited-edition Al Hirschfeld prints, signed by iconic stage and screen stars.
Discover the auction benefitting BC/EFA and The Al Hirschfeld Foundation featuring 20 limited-edition Al Hirschfeld prints, signed by iconic stage and screen stars.
Kristin Chenoweth, Joel Grey & More Among Presenters and Performers at 2024 Chita Rivera Awards
Presenters have been announced for the 2024 Chita Rivera Awards, being presented on May 20 at 7:30pm at the NYU Skirball Center for the Performing Arts (566 LaGuardia Place off Washington Square Park). See the lineup here!
Presenters have been announced for the 2024 Chita Rivera Awards, being presented on May 20 at 7:30pm at the NYU Skirball Center for the Performing Arts (566 LaGuardia Place off Washington Square Park). See the lineup here!
ILLINOISE, HELL'S KITCHEN & More Earn Nominations for 2024 Chita Rivera Awards
See who was nominated for Chita Rivera Awards! Check out the full list and learn more about the awards.
See who was nominated for Chita Rivera Awards! Check out the full list and learn more about the awards.
Photos: Alice Ripley & John McDaniel Return To Birdland
Birdland welcomed back Tony winning singer/actress Alice Ripley and Grammy/Emmy winning musical director/pianist John McDaniel, who performed in concert at the historic music room on Monday, April 22. Check out photos from the special night here!
Birdland welcomed back Tony winning singer/actress Alice Ripley and Grammy/Emmy winning musical director/pianist John McDaniel, who performed in concert at the historic music room on Monday, April 22. Check out photos from the special night here!
CABARET Comes to Center REP in May
Willkommen, bienvenue, and welcome to Center Repertory Company's 2023-24 season finale, the Tony Award-winning musical Cabaret.
Willkommen, bienvenue, and welcome to Center Repertory Company's 2023-24 season finale, the Tony Award-winning musical Cabaret.
Bernadette Peters to Be Honored with Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2024 Chita Rivera Awards
Multi-Award winning actress Bernadette Peters will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2024 Chita Rivera Awards. It was also announced that Tony, Oscar, and Golden Globe Award Winner Joel Grey will present Bernadette with her Award. The 2024 Chita Rivera Awards will take place on Monday, May 20 at 7:30pm at The Skirball Center for the Performing Arts (566 LaGuardia Place).
Multi-Award winning actress Bernadette Peters will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2024 Chita Rivera Awards. It was also announced that Tony, Oscar, and Golden Globe Award Winner Joel Grey will present Bernadette with her Award. The 2024 Chita Rivera Awards will take place on Monday, May 20 at 7:30pm at The Skirball Center for the Performing Arts (566 LaGuardia Place).
Eddie Redmayne and Gayle Rankin to Talk CABARET on TODAY WITH HODA & JENNA This Friday
Tune in to see Eddie Redmayne and Gayle Rankin on TODAY with Hoda and Jenna this week! On Friday April 26, the Cabaret stars will be on TODAY to talk the new production, which is currently running at the August Wilson Theatre. The program airs 10:00-11:00 a.m. EDT on NBC.
Tune in to see Eddie Redmayne and Gayle Rankin on TODAY with Hoda and Jenna this week! On Friday April 26, the Cabaret stars will be on TODAY to talk the new production, which is currently running at the August Wilson Theatre. The program airs 10:00-11:00 a.m. EDT on NBC.
Joel Grey FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Joel Grey been in?
Joel Grey has appeared on Broadway in 13 shows.
How many West End shows has Joel Grey been in?
Joel Grey has not appeared in the West End.
What awards has Joel Grey been nominated for?
Joel Grey has been nominated for several awards throughout his career, including Outstanding Director of a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards and Outer Critics Circle Awards for "Fiddler on the Roof" (in Yiddish), Best Direction of a Play at the BroadwayWorld Awards for "The Normal Heart," Outstanding Director of a Play at the Drama Desk Awards for "The Normal Heart," Best Direction of a Play at the Tony Awards for "The Normal Heart," Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "Wicked," and more. Grey's nominations also include Outstanding Lead Actor in a Non-Resident Production at the Helen Hayes Awards for "Cabaret," Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for "The Grand Tour," and Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for "Cabaret."
What awards has Joel Grey won?
Joel Grey has won several awards throughout his career, including Best Direction of a Play at the BroadwayWorld Awards for "The Normal Heart," Outstanding Director of a Play at the Drama Desk Awards for "The Normal Heart," Outstanding Featured Actor - Play at the Drama Desk Awards for "Give Me Your Answer, Do!," Best Featured Actor - Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "Chicago," Outstanding Featured Actor - Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for "Chicago," Best Performance at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "George M!," and Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for "Cabaret."
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