Harold Wolpert
Latest News on Harold Wolpert:
Celebrated Arts Leader Harold Wolpert Launches My Purple Crayon Consulting (Nov 16, 2022)
A.R.T. Announces Free and Subsidized Ticket Initiative for TWILIGHT: LOS ANGELES, 1992 (Aug 25, 2022)
Harold Wolpert To Step Down As Signature Theatre Executive Director (May 20, 2021)
Celebrated Arts Leader Harold Wolpert Launches My Purple Crayon Consulting (Nov 16, 2022)
A.R.T. Announces Free and Subsidized Ticket Initiative for TWILIGHT: LOS ANGELES, 1992 (Aug 25, 2022)
Harold Wolpert To Step Down As Signature Theatre Executive Director (May 20, 2021)
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Harold Wolpert, Nia Witherspoon, Lileana Blain- Cruz, Dashiell Eaves, Marcus Callender, MaYaa Boateng, Heather Alicia Simms, Cherise Boothe, Ian Lassiter, Nikiya Mathis, Lynn Nottage
Date:
10/25/2018
From: Photo Flash: In Rehearsal with FABULATION, OR THE RE-EDUCATION OF UNDINE, Extended Thru January 6
Productions
Awards and Nominations
winner
The Lortels - 2017 - Edith Oliver Service to Off-Broadway Award
Harold Wolpert, Harold Wolpert
winner
Tony Awards - 2016 - Best Play
Harold WolpertThe Humans
Tony Awards - 2016 - Best Revival of a Musical
Harold WolpertShe Loves Me
Tony Awards - 2016 - Best Revival of a Play
Harold WolpertLong Day's Journey Into Night
Tony Awards - 2016 - Best Revival of a Play
Harold WolpertNoises Off
Tony Awards - 2015 - Best Revival of a Musical
Harold Wolpert, On the Twentieth Century
Tony Awards - 2015 - Best Revival of a Play
Harold Wolpert, You Can't Take it with You
Tony Awards - 2014 - Best Revival of a Musical
Harold Wolpert, Violet
Tony Awards - 2013 - Best Revival of a Musical
Harold Wolpert, The Mystery of Edwin Drood
winner
Tony Awards - 2011 - Best Revival of a Musical
Harold Wolpert, Anything Goes
Tony Awards - 2011 - Best Revival of a Play
Harold Wolpert, The Importance of Being Earnest
Tony Awards - 2009 - Best Revival of a Musical
Harold Wolpert, Pal Joey
Tony Awards - 2009 - Best Revival of a Play
Harold Wolpert, Waiting for Godot
Videos
Cast Recording of Signature Theatre's CAMBODIAN ROCK BAND to Be Released May 8
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 15, 2020
News
Celebrated Arts Leader Harold Wolpert Launches My Purple Crayon Consulting
Harold Wolpert, a three-time Tony Award–winning arts executive with more than 30 years of experience, and longtime leader and producer at some of the nation's most prestigious not-for-profit theater companies, announces the launch of My Purple Crayon Consulting.
Harold Wolpert, a three-time Tony Award–winning arts executive with more than 30 years of experience, and longtime leader and producer at some of the nation's most prestigious not-for-profit theater companies, announces the launch of My Purple Crayon Consulting.
A.R.T. Announces Free and Subsidized Ticket Initiative for TWILIGHT: LOS ANGELES, 1992
American Repertory Theater at Harvard University announced that 1,500 tickets priced at $5 and 1,000 free tickets for public high school students will be available across the upcoming 29 performances of Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992.
American Repertory Theater at Harvard University announced that 1,500 tickets priced at $5 and 1,000 free tickets for public high school students will be available across the upcoming 29 performances of Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992.
Harold Wolpert To Step Down As Signature Theatre Executive Director
Signature Theatre today announced that its Executive Director, Harold Wolpert, will depart the institution on June 30, having helped to steer it through the COVID-19 pandemic. He has decided to leave to pursue change in the field more broadly, from outside of an institution for the first time in his three-decade career to date.
Signature Theatre today announced that its Executive Director, Harold Wolpert, will depart the institution on June 30, having helped to steer it through the COVID-19 pandemic. He has decided to leave to pursue change in the field more broadly, from outside of an institution for the first time in his three-decade career to date.
Iyvon Edebiri Named Director of Artistic Programs at Signature Theatre
Iyvon Edebiri is the new Director of Artistic Programs at Signature Theatre the company announced today. Ms. Edebiri comes to Signature Theatre from The Parsnip Ship, where she has led the radio-play platform for more than six years.
Iyvon Edebiri is the new Director of Artistic Programs at Signature Theatre the company announced today. Ms. Edebiri comes to Signature Theatre from The Parsnip Ship, where she has led the radio-play platform for more than six years.
Christopher Rungoo Named Director of Human Resources at Signature Theatre
Christopher Rungoo has become the Director of Human Resources at Signature Theatre, the company announced today. Mr. Rungoo joined Signature Theatre on January 11. Chris served as the Director of Human Resources at the Vilcek Foundation for the last 10 years.
Christopher Rungoo has become the Director of Human Resources at Signature Theatre, the company announced today. Mr. Rungoo joined Signature Theatre on January 11. Chris served as the Director of Human Resources at the Vilcek Foundation for the last 10 years.
Works by Anna Deavere Smith, Dominique Morisseau & More Featured in Signature Theatre's 2021-2022 Season
Signature Theatre has announced today that their 2021-22 Season will feature five works by five Resident Playwrights, including a production by Signature's Residency 1 playwright Anna Deavere Smith, world premiere plays from Residency 5 playwrights Annie Baker, Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, Samuel D. Hunter & a New York premiere by Dominique Morisseau.
Signature Theatre has announced today that their 2021-22 Season will feature five works by five Resident Playwrights, including a production by Signature's Residency 1 playwright Anna Deavere Smith, world premiere plays from Residency 5 playwrights Annie Baker, Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, Samuel D. Hunter & a New York premiere by Dominique Morisseau.
Signature Theatre Announces 1st National Tour of CAMBODIAN ROCK BAND and West Coast Premiere of OCTET
The Signature Theatre has announced that Octet, the critically acclaimed world premiere musical by Residency 5 playwright Dave Malloy, will make its west coast premiere during Berkeley Repertory Theatrea??s Spring 2021 season. Directed by Annie Tippe, Octet was the first musical commissioned and produced in the theatrea??s history.
The Signature Theatre has announced that Octet, the critically acclaimed world premiere musical by Residency 5 playwright Dave Malloy, will make its west coast premiere during Berkeley Repertory Theatrea??s Spring 2021 season. Directed by Annie Tippe, Octet was the first musical commissioned and produced in the theatrea??s history.
Cast Recording of Signature Theatre's CAMBODIAN ROCK BAND to Be Released May 8
Signature Theatre today announced that the cast recording of its production of their acclaimed production of Lauren Yee's Cambodian Rock Band, featuring songs by Dengue Fever, will be released on May 8 by Yellow Sound Label. The album will be produced by Michael Croiter and Matthias Winter.
Signature Theatre today announced that the cast recording of its production of their acclaimed production of Lauren Yee's Cambodian Rock Band, featuring songs by Dengue Fever, will be released on May 8 by Yellow Sound Label. The album will be produced by Michael Croiter and Matthias Winter.
Signature Theatre Launches SIGSPACE, Online Programming Featuring Bill Irwin, Anna Deavere Smith & More
Signature Theatre today announced a new program, SigSpace, which will bring artistically-anchored programming to the unique Signature Theatre lobby space, with the generous support of the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.
Signature Theatre today announced a new program, SigSpace, which will bring artistically-anchored programming to the unique Signature Theatre lobby space, with the generous support of the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.
Signature Theatre Postpones Productions Of CONFEDERATES and TWILIGHT: LOS ANGELES, 1992
Signature Theatre has announced postponement of its spring productions, including Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992 by Residency 1 playwright Anna Deavere Smith, and Confederates by Residency 5 playwright Dominique Morisseau.
Signature Theatre has announced postponement of its spring productions, including Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992 by Residency 1 playwright Anna Deavere Smith, and Confederates by Residency 5 playwright Dominique Morisseau.
Industry Editor Exclusive: How Will Off-Broadway Non-Profits Survive?
This week, I asked representatives from ten theatrical nonprofits in New York to speak with me. Most said yes, but many asked to speak off-the-record because the situation is changing so rapidly they didn't want to be quoted on something that would be incorrect by the time the piece ran. Unlike my usual in the weeds piece, this is purposely a more reflective one.
This week, I asked representatives from ten theatrical nonprofits in New York to speak with me. Most said yes, but many asked to speak off-the-record because the situation is changing so rapidly they didn't want to be quoted on something that would be incorrect by the time the piece ran. Unlike my usual in the weeds piece, this is purposely a more reflective one.
Photo Coverage: Go Inside Opening Night of CAMBODIAN ROCK BAND
Cambodian Rock Band began performances on February 4 and opened just last night, February 24 on the Irene Diamond Stage at the Pershing Square Signature Center (480 West 42nd Street). The production is a limited engagement through March 15, 2020.
Cambodian Rock Band began performances on February 4 and opened just last night, February 24 on the Irene Diamond Stage at the Pershing Square Signature Center (480 West 42nd Street). The production is a limited engagement through March 15, 2020.
Rochelle Torres Named Director of Marketing, Communications and Engagement at Signature Theatre
Rochelle Torres is the new Director of Marketing, Communications & Engagement at Signature Theatre (Paige Evans, Artistic Director; Harold Wolpert, Executive Director), the company announced today. Torres comes to Signature from Playwrights Horizons, where she worked for more than seven years.
Rochelle Torres is the new Director of Marketing, Communications & Engagement at Signature Theatre (Paige Evans, Artistic Director; Harold Wolpert, Executive Director), the company announced today. Torres comes to Signature from Playwrights Horizons, where she worked for more than seven years.
Signature Theatre Will Celebrate OCTET Cast Recording With Special Celebration in January
Signature Theatre (Paige Evans, Artistic Director; Harold Wolpert, Executive Director) will celebrate the release of the Original Cast Recording of Octet, the critically acclaimed world premiere musical by Residency 5 playwright Dave Malloy, with a special celebration on Monday, January 27th at 6:00pm in The Pershing Square Signature Center Lobby. The event will include a special performance and CD signing by the Octet cast and creatives. The event is free and open to the public. An RSVP is required - click here for more information on how to RSVP.
Signature Theatre (Paige Evans, Artistic Director; Harold Wolpert, Executive Director) will celebrate the release of the Original Cast Recording of Octet, the critically acclaimed world premiere musical by Residency 5 playwright Dave Malloy, with a special celebration on Monday, January 27th at 6:00pm in The Pershing Square Signature Center Lobby. The event will include a special performance and CD signing by the Octet cast and creatives. The event is free and open to the public. An RSVP is required - click here for more information on how to RSVP.
Sheldon Best, Cecil Blutcher and More to Star in Signature Theatre's Production of THE HOT WING KING
Casting is confirmed for the Signature Theatre (Paige Evans, Artistic Director; Harold Wolpert, Executive Director) world premiere of The Hot Wing King by Katori Hall, directed by Steve H. Broadnax III. The production will play from February 11 to March 22, 2020 with opening night set for March 1 in The Alice Griffin Jewel Box Theatre at The Pershing Square Signature Center (480 West 42nd Street between 9th and 10th Avenues).
Casting is confirmed for the Signature Theatre (Paige Evans, Artistic Director; Harold Wolpert, Executive Director) world premiere of The Hot Wing King by Katori Hall, directed by Steve H. Broadnax III. The production will play from February 11 to March 22, 2020 with opening night set for March 1 in The Alice Griffin Jewel Box Theatre at The Pershing Square Signature Center (480 West 42nd Street between 9th and 10th Avenues).
Signature Theatre's THE HOT WING KING Will Be Extended by One Week
Tickets are now on sale for the Signature Theatre (Paige Evans, Artistic Director; Harold Wolpert, Executive Director) world premiere of The Hot Wing King by Katori Hall, directed by Steve H. Broadnax III. The production will also be extended one week and will play from February 11 to March 22, 2020 with opening night set for March 1 in The Alice Griffin Jewel Box Theatre at The Pershing Square Signature Center (480 West 42nd Street between 9th and 10th Avenues). Click here for more information.
Tickets are now on sale for the Signature Theatre (Paige Evans, Artistic Director; Harold Wolpert, Executive Director) world premiere of The Hot Wing King by Katori Hall, directed by Steve H. Broadnax III. The production will also be extended one week and will play from February 11 to March 22, 2020 with opening night set for March 1 in The Alice Griffin Jewel Box Theatre at The Pershing Square Signature Center (480 West 42nd Street between 9th and 10th Avenues). Click here for more information.
Courtney Reed & More Will Star in Signature Theatre's CAMBODIAN ROCK BAND
Casting is confirmed and tickets are now on sale for the Signature Theatre (Paige Evans, Artistic Director; Harold Wolpert, Executive Director) New York premiere of Cambodian Rock Band by Lauren Yee, directed by Chay Yew, featuring songs by Dengue Fever. The production will play from February 4 to March 8, 2020 with opening night set for February 24, 2020 in The Irene Diamond Stage at The Pershing Square Signature Center (480 West 42nd Street between 9th and 10th Avenues). Click here for more information.
Casting is confirmed and tickets are now on sale for the Signature Theatre (Paige Evans, Artistic Director; Harold Wolpert, Executive Director) New York premiere of Cambodian Rock Band by Lauren Yee, directed by Chay Yew, featuring songs by Dengue Fever. The production will play from February 4 to March 8, 2020 with opening night set for February 24, 2020 in The Irene Diamond Stage at The Pershing Square Signature Center (480 West 42nd Street between 9th and 10th Avenues). Click here for more information.
Signature Theatre's FIRES IN THE MIRROR Announces Final Extension Through December 22
Signature Theatre (Paige Evans, Artistic Director; Harold Wolpert, Executive Director) has announced that its sold-out production of Fires in the Mirror, written by MacArthur fellow Anna Deavere Smith, directed by Saheem Ali, and featuring Michael Benjamin Washington, has been extended again and will now play through December 22, 2019.
Signature Theatre (Paige Evans, Artistic Director; Harold Wolpert, Executive Director) has announced that its sold-out production of Fires in the Mirror, written by MacArthur fellow Anna Deavere Smith, directed by Saheem Ali, and featuring Michael Benjamin Washington, has been extended again and will now play through December 22, 2019.
Photo Coverage: Signature Theatre Celebrates Opening Night of FIRES IN THE MIRROR
Signature Theatre presents Fires in the Mirror by Anna Deavere Smith featuring Michael Benjamin Washington and directed by Saheem Ali. The production opened just last night, November 11th in The Romulus Linney Courtyard Theatre at The Pershing Square Signature Center (480 West 42nd Street between 9th and 10th Avenues).
Signature Theatre presents Fires in the Mirror by Anna Deavere Smith featuring Michael Benjamin Washington and directed by Saheem Ali. The production opened just last night, November 11th in The Romulus Linney Courtyard Theatre at The Pershing Square Signature Center (480 West 42nd Street between 9th and 10th Avenues).
Signature Welcomes New Members To Board Of Trustees Including Dominique Morisseau, Lila Neugebauer and More
Signature Theatre announces additions to Signature's Board of Trustees.
Signature Theatre announces additions to Signature's Board of Trustees.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What awards has Harold Wolpert been nominated for?
Edith Oliver Service to Off-Broadway Award (The Lortels) for Harold Wolpert, Best Play (Tony Awards) for The Humans, Best Revival of a Musical (Tony Awards) for She Loves Me, Best Revival of a Play (Tony Awards) for Long Day's Journey Into Night, Best Revival of a Play (Tony Awards) for Noises Off, Best Revival of a Musical (Tony Awards) for On the Twentieth Century, Best Revival of a Play (Tony Awards) for You Can't Take it with You, Best Revival of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Violet, Best Revival of a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Mystery of Edwin Drood, Best Revival of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Anything Goes, Best Revival of a Play (Tony Awards) for The Importance of Being Earnest, Best Revival of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Pal Joey and Best Revival of a Play (Tony Awards) for Waiting for Godot.
What awards has Harold Wolpert won?
Harold Wolpert has received the Edith Oliver Service to Off-Broadway Award from The Lortels. He also won a Tony Award for Best Play for The Humans and a Tony Award for Best Revival of a Musical for Anything Goes.
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