Michael Greif
Latest News on Michael Greif:
THE NOTEBOOK, SIX, and More Set For Segerstrom Center for the Arts 2025/26 Broadway Season (Mar 20, 2025)
HELL'S KITCHEN, THE OUTSIDERS, and More Set For Denver Center's 2025/26 Broadway Season (Mar 19, 2025)
THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA and More Set for Broadway in Portland 2025-26 Season (Mar 18, 2025)
THE NOTEBOOK, SIX, and More Set For Segerstrom Center for the Arts 2025/26 Broadway Season (Mar 20, 2025)
HELL'S KITCHEN, THE OUTSIDERS, and More Set For Denver Center's 2025/26 Broadway Season (Mar 19, 2025)
THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA and More Set for Broadway in Portland 2025-26 Season (Mar 18, 2025)
BIO
Greif attended Northwestern University and graduated from the University of California, San Diego graduate directing program. He was the Artistic Director of the La Jolla Playhouse, LaJolla, California from 1994 to 1999.
He was an Artistic Associate at the New York Theatre Workshop where he directed, among others, Bright Lights, Big City (1998–99) and the original production of Rent for which he received the Obie Award for direction of a musical and which he later directed on Broadway.
Greif has directed several original Broadway musicals and been nominated for the Tony Award for Best Direction of a Musical four times. In addition to Rent, his Broadway credits include If/Then (also at the National Theatre in Washington, D.C.), Next to Normal (also at Second Stage Theatre and Arena Stage), Grey Gardens (also at Playwrights Horizons), Dear Evan Hansen (also at Arena Stage and Second Stage), and War Paint (also at the Goodman Theatre, Chicago).
In August 2023, it was announced that his Chicago Shakespeare Theater production of The Notebook would transfer to Broadway in March 2024 and in September 2023, it was announced that he would transfer his Off-Broadway production of Days of Wine and Roses to Broadway in January 2024.
Among his many directing credits Off-Broadway are Alicia Keys' autobiographical musical Hell's Kitchen, Katori Hall's Our Lady of Kibeho, John Guare's Landscape of the Body and A Few Stout Individuals at Signature Theatre, Beauty of the Father for the Manhattan Theatre Club, the 2009 Playwrights Horizons production of Mrs. Sharp (with music and lyrics by Ryan Scott Oliver and starring Jane Krakowski), and Romeo and Juliet, The Winter's Tale, and The Tempest at the New York Shakespeare Festival at the Delacorte Theater (2007, 2010, 2015).
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Members and Creatives of Hell's Kitchen that includes-Susan Oliveras, Lily Ling, Tom Kitt, Camille A. Brown, Michael Greif, Kecia Lewis, Desmond Sean Ellington, Badia Farah, Kristoffer Siaz, Aaron Nicholas Patterson and Oscar Whitney Jr.
Date:
05/14/2024
From: Photos: The New Dramatists Honor Michael Greif at Annual Luncheon
Cast and Creative Members of The Notebook-Schele Williams, John Cardoza, Victoria Navarro, Geoffrey Ko, Dorian Harewood, Michael Greif, Maryann Plunkett, Jordan Tyson, Bekah Brunstetter, Katie Spelmam and Kurt Deutsch
Date:
05/14/2024
From: Photos: The New Dramatists Honor Michael Greif at Annual Luncheon
Productions
[Off-Broadway, 2011]
Director
Awards and Nominations
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2024 - Outstanding Direction of a Musical (Broadway or Off-Broadway)
Michael Greif, Days of Wine and Roses
Tony Awards - 2024 - Best Direction of a Musical
Michael Greif, Hell's Kitchen
The Lortels - 2018 - Outstanding Director
Michael Greif, The Low Road
winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2017 - Best Direction of a Musical
Michael Greif, Dear Evan Hansen
Tony Awards - 2017 - Best Direction of a Musical
Michael Greif, Dear Evan Hansen
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2016 - Outstanding Director of a Musical
Michael Greif, Dear Evan Hansen
The Lortels - 2015 - Outstanding Director
Michael GreifOur Lady of Kibeho
Tony Awards - 2009 - Best Direction of a Musical
Michael Greif, Next to Normal
Tony Awards - 2007 - Best Direction of a Musical
Michael Greif, Grey Gardens
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2006 - Outstanding Director of a Musical
Michael Greif , Grey Gardens
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2001 - Outstanding Director - Play
Michael Greif, Dogeaters
winner
Obie Awards - 2001 - Direction
Michael Greif, Dogeaters
The Lortels - 2001 - Outstanding Director
Michael Greif, Dogeaters
winner
Obie Awards - 1996 - Special Citations
Michael Greif, Rent
Tony Awards - 1996 - Best Direction of a Musical
Michael Greif , Rent
Videos
Video: Tank Discusses Broadway Debut in HELL's KITCHEN with Sherri Shepherd
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-03-11 16:47:03
Video: Behind The Scenes of the 2024 Macy's Thanksgiving Parade with Broadway’s HELL’S KITCHEN
by Blair Ingenthron - 2025-01-05 15:38:00
Video: Neil Patrick Harris Stars In RENT at La Jolla Playhouse In 1997
by A.A. Cristi - 2024-12-30 17:56:00
Video: Alicia Keys Visits Former School, Reunites with Teacher Who Shaped Her Music
by Josh Sharpe - 2024-12-19 13:38:12
Video: Kecia Lewis Performs 'Perfect Way To Die' from HELL'S KITCHEN at The Root 100 Gala
by Stephi Wild - 2024-12-16 08:05:56
Video: Shoshana Bean and Jakeim Hart of HELL'S KITCHEN Cover ‘Lesson Learned’ by Alicia Keys
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-12-01 10:05:45
Video: & JULIET's Philippe Arroyo & Ben Jackson Walker Show Off Their Broadway Crib
by Joey Mervis - 2024-09-20 11:22:34
Video: Watch THE NOTEBOOK's Ryan Vasquez & Joy Woods Sing 'Losing My Mind' at MCC's MISCAST
by Michael Major - 2024-09-16 15:43:42
Video: Behind-the-Scenes with HELL'S KITCHEN at the US Open
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-09-01 11:04:02
Video: Shoshana Bean Sings 'Pawn It All' from HELL'S KITCHEN at the Spring Road Conference
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-06-15 16:13:08
Video: Kecia Lewis Performs 'Authors Of Forever' From HELL'S KITCHEN at the Spring Road Conference
by Stephi Wild - 2024-06-14 06:41:56
Video: Shoshana Bean and Maleah Joi Moon in the Official Music Video For 'No One' From HELL'S KITCHEN
by Stephi Wild - 2024-05-31 05:39:24
Video: HELL'S KITCHEN Cast and Crew Celebrates Mother's Day with Tribute Video
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-05-12 14:28:51
Video: Stars Walk the Opening Night Red Carpet for THE NOTEBOOK
by Nicole Rosky - 2024-03-28 13:14:59
Video: Meet the New Director/Activist/Author Extraordinaire of the Season- Schele Williams
by Backstage Live with Richard Ridge - 2024-03-06 12:41:52
Video: Watch Highlights from DAYS OF WINE AND ROSES on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - 2024-01-22 14:40:57
News
THE NOTEBOOK, SIX, and More Set For Segerstrom Center for the Arts 2025/26 Broadway Season
by Stephi Wild - Mar 20, 2025
Segerstrom Center for the Arts has announced the lineup for its 2025-26 Broadway season featuring eleven productions. Learn more about the full upcoming lineup here!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 20, 2025
Segerstrom Center for the Arts has announced the lineup for its 2025-26 Broadway season featuring eleven productions. Learn more about the full upcoming lineup here!
HELL'S KITCHEN, THE OUTSIDERS, and More Set For Denver Center's 2025/26 Broadway Season
by Stephi Wild - Mar 19, 2025
Denver Center for the Performing Arts Broadway and Cabaret have announced the 2025/26 subscription season and added attractions. The subscription season kicks off with Shucked. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 19, 2025
Denver Center for the Performing Arts Broadway and Cabaret have announced the 2025/26 subscription season and added attractions. The subscription season kicks off with Shucked. Learn more here!
THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA and More Set for Broadway in Portland 2025-26 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 18, 2025
Broadway in Portland has revealed the 2025-2026 season of Broadway shows at Keller Auditorium. The season will feature touring productions direct from Broadway in addition to some returning all-time classics. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 18, 2025
Broadway in Portland has revealed the 2025-2026 season of Broadway shows at Keller Auditorium. The season will feature touring productions direct from Broadway in addition to some returning all-time classics. Learn more!
Katharine McPhee, Roger Bart, and More Will Lead Workshop of New Musical LUCKY US
by Stephi Wild - Mar 14, 2025
The Orchard Project will present two developmental workshop presentations of the new musical Lucky Us in New York City at Ripley Grier Studios this month.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 14, 2025
The Orchard Project will present two developmental workshop presentations of the new musical Lucky Us in New York City at Ripley Grier Studios this month.
THE OUTSIDERS, MAMMA MIA! And More Set for 2025/2026 Broadway Season
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 13, 2025
Get full details for the upcomiing Tulsa Broadway season. THE OUTSIDERS launches its First National Tour this October. The seminal novel by Tulsa native S.E. Hinton comes home to the city that inspired it after winning four 2024 Tony Awards including Best Musical.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 13, 2025
Get full details for the upcomiing Tulsa Broadway season. THE OUTSIDERS launches its First National Tour this October. The seminal novel by Tulsa native S.E. Hinton comes home to the city that inspired it after winning four 2024 Tony Awards including Best Musical.
THE NOTEBOOK, HADESTOWN & More Come To The Fabulous Fox for the 2025-26 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 13, 2025
The Fabulous Fox has unveiled its 2025-2026 Broadway season, featuring the Tony Award winning production of LIFE OF PI, a love story for the ages in THE NOTEBOOK, and more.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 13, 2025
The Fabulous Fox has unveiled its 2025-2026 Broadway season, featuring the Tony Award winning production of LIFE OF PI, a love story for the ages in THE NOTEBOOK, and more.
Video: Tank Discusses Broadway Debut in HELL's KITCHEN with Sherri Shepherd
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 11, 2025
Tonight March 11, R&B star Durrell Babbs, also known as 'Tank,' will make his Broadway debut in Hell's Kitchen as David. Ahead of his debut, the performer sat down with Sherri Shepherd to discuss his decision to join the show. Watch the interview now!
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 11, 2025
Tonight March 11, R&B star Durrell Babbs, also known as 'Tank,' will make his Broadway debut in Hell's Kitchen as David. Ahead of his debut, the performer sat down with Sherri Shepherd to discuss his decision to join the show. Watch the interview now!
Video: Watch Brandon Victor Dixon Take His Final Bow in HELL'S KITCHEN
by Michael Major - Mar 10, 2025
Brandon Victor Dixon took his final bow in Hell's Kitchen on Sunday, March 9. Dixon received a Tony Award nomination for his performance as “Davis” in the hit Alicia Keys musical. Watch a video of him taking his final bow in the production!
by Michael Major - Mar 10, 2025
Brandon Victor Dixon took his final bow in Hell's Kitchen on Sunday, March 9. Dixon received a Tony Award nomination for his performance as “Davis” in the hit Alicia Keys musical. Watch a video of him taking his final bow in the production!
STEREOPHONIC, SUFFS, HELL'S KITCHEN, and More Set For Broadway in Hollywood 2025-26 Season
by Stephi Wild - Mar 7, 2025
The 2025-26 season has been announced for Broadway in Hollywood, set for the Hollywood Pantages Theatre. Learn more about the full season and find out how to get tickets here!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 7, 2025
The 2025-26 season has been announced for Broadway in Hollywood, set for the Hollywood Pantages Theatre. Learn more about the full season and find out how to get tickets here!
Photos: Inside Opening Night of DAKAR 2000
by Bruce Glikas - Mar 4, 2025
Manhattan Theatre Club just celebrated opening night for the world premiere of Dakar 2000, written by Pulitzer Prize finalist and two-time Obie Award winner Rajiv Joseph and directed by May Adrales. Check out photos from inside opening night!
by Bruce Glikas - Mar 4, 2025
Manhattan Theatre Club just celebrated opening night for the world premiere of Dakar 2000, written by Pulitzer Prize finalist and two-time Obie Award winner Rajiv Joseph and directed by May Adrales. Check out photos from inside opening night!
WICKED and More Set for Des Moines Performing Arts 25-26 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 4, 2025
Des Moines Performing Arts has revealed new engagements headed to the Des Moines Civic Center as part of the 2025 - 26 Willis Broadway Series. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 4, 2025
Des Moines Performing Arts has revealed new engagements headed to the Des Moines Civic Center as part of the 2025 - 26 Willis Broadway Series. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Durrell 'Tank' Babbs to Join HELL'S KITCHEN as 'Davis'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 28, 2025
Nine-time Grammy Award nominee Durrell “Tank” Babbs will join the company of HELL’S KITCHEN as “Davis” for 13-weeks only. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 28, 2025
Nine-time Grammy Award nominee Durrell “Tank” Babbs will join the company of HELL’S KITCHEN as “Davis” for 13-weeks only. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
HELL'S KITCHEN Is Coming To Chicago This Fall
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 27, 2025
The 13-time Tony Award nominated Broadway sensation, HELL'S KITCHEN, is set to bring the heat to the Windy City when it arrives for a limited three-week engagement at the Nederlander Theatre (24 W. Randolph St.) from November 11 to November 30.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 27, 2025
The 13-time Tony Award nominated Broadway sensation, HELL'S KITCHEN, is set to bring the heat to the Windy City when it arrives for a limited three-week engagement at the Nederlander Theatre (24 W. Randolph St.) from November 11 to November 30.
HELL'S KITCHEN, KIMBERLY AKIMBO And More Announced for Broadway In Fort Lauderdale: 2025/2026 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 27, 2025
The Bank of America Broadway in Fort Lauderdale series has announced its 2025/2026 season at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts. The season includes six South Florida premieres, Life of Pi, Kimberly Akimbo, and more.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 27, 2025
The Bank of America Broadway in Fort Lauderdale series has announced its 2025/2026 season at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts. The season includes six South Florida premieres, Life of Pi, Kimberly Akimbo, and more.
HELL'S KITCHEN, KIMBERLY AKIMBO And More Announced for Broadway In Fort Lauderdale 2025-2026 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 26, 2025
Broward Center for the Performing Arts has announced titles for its 2025-26 Broadway season. The season includes six South Florida premieres, Life of Pi, Kimberly Akimbo, Water for Elephants and more.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 26, 2025
Broward Center for the Performing Arts has announced titles for its 2025-26 Broadway season. The season includes six South Florida premieres, Life of Pi, Kimberly Akimbo, Water for Elephants and more.
THE NOTEBOOK, SHUCKED and More Set for BroadwaySF 2025/26 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 24, 2025
BroadwaySF has unveiled the lineup for its 2025/26 season, featuring seven acclaimed Broadway productions. The season kicks off with the hilarious Tony Award-winning musical comedy, SHUCKED. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 24, 2025
BroadwaySF has unveiled the lineup for its 2025/26 season, featuring seven acclaimed Broadway productions. The season kicks off with the hilarious Tony Award-winning musical comedy, SHUCKED. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
2025-2026 Season of Broadway in Miami at the Arsht to Feature THE NOTEBOOK and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 21, 2025
The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County has revealed the 2025-26 Broadway in Miami season in the Ziff Ballet Opera House with a six-show subscription package. Learn more about the programming!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 21, 2025
The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County has revealed the 2025-26 Broadway in Miami season in the Ziff Ballet Opera House with a six-show subscription package. Learn more about the programming!
Photos: Inside Opening Night of Bess Wohl's LIBERATION
by Jennifer Broski - Feb 21, 2025
Roundabout Theatre Company celebrated opening night of the world-premiere of Liberation by Bess Wohl, directed by Whitney White. Check out photos from opening night here.
by Jennifer Broski - Feb 21, 2025
Roundabout Theatre Company celebrated opening night of the world-premiere of Liberation by Bess Wohl, directed by Whitney White. Check out photos from opening night here.
Maleah Joi Moon and Brandon Victor Dixon Will Depart HELL'S KITCHEN Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Feb 14, 2025
Original Broadway cast members Maleah Joi Moon and Brandon Victor Dixon will depart Hell's Kitchen next month. Learn more about the cast and the production here!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 14, 2025
Original Broadway cast members Maleah Joi Moon and Brandon Victor Dixon will depart Hell's Kitchen next month. Learn more about the cast and the production here!
MTI Acquires Licensing Rights to THE NOTEBOOK
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 14, 2025
The Notebook features music and lyrics by multi-platinum singer-songwriter Ingrid Michaelson and a Tony-nominated book by Bekah Brunstetter (This Is Us, Maid). Produced by Kevin McCollum and Kurt Deutsch, the musical played at Broadway’s Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 14, 2025
The Notebook features music and lyrics by multi-platinum singer-songwriter Ingrid Michaelson and a Tony-nominated book by Bekah Brunstetter (This Is Us, Maid). Produced by Kevin McCollum and Kurt Deutsch, the musical played at Broadway’s Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What awards has Michael Greif been nominated for?
Outstanding Direction of a Musical (Broadway or Off-Broadway) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Days of Wine and Roses, Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Hell's Kitchen, Outstanding Director (The Lortels) for The Low Road, Best Direction of a Musical (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Dear Evan Hansen, Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Dear Evan Hansen, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Dear Evan Hansen, Outstanding Director (The Lortels) for Our Lady of Kibeho, Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Next to Normal, Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Grey Gardens, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Grey Gardens , Outstanding Director - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Dogeaters, Direction (Obie Awards) for Dogeaters, Outstanding Director (The Lortels) for Dogeaters, Special Citations (Obie Awards) for Rent and Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Rent.
What awards has Michael Greif won?
Michael Greif has won the following awards: Best Direction of a Musical (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Dear Evan Hansen; Outstanding Director - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Dogeaters; Direction (Obie Awards) for Dogeaters; and Special Citations (Obie Awards) for Rent.
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