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Daniel Sullivan

Also Credited As: Dan Sullivan

Birth Place: Wray, CO, USA

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BIO

MTC directorial credits include The Little Foxes, The Country House, The Snow Geese, The Columnist, Lost Lake, Accent on Youth, Good People, Time Stands Still, Rabbit Hole, After the Night and the Music, Brooklyn Boy, Sight Unseen, Psycopathia Sexualis, and Proof.


He has directed over 30 Broadway productions and at least as many Off-Broadway, including ten for The Public Theater's Shakespeare in he Park. He served as Artistic Director of Seattle Repertory Theatre from 1981-97. He is the Swanlund Professor of Theatre at University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana.

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STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
1970
Night

[Broadway]
1968
Trojan

Productions

 
[Off-Broadway, 2024]
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[Broadway, 2023]
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[Off-Broadway, 2021]
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[New York, 2019]
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[Off-Broadway, 2019]
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[Broadway, 2018]
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[Broadway, 2018]
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[Broadway, 2018]
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[Broadway, 2017]
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[Off-Broadway, 2017]
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[Off-Broadway, 2016]
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[Broadway, 2015]
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[Off-Broadway, 2015]
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[Off-Broadway, 2014]
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[Broadway, 2014]
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[Off-Broadway, 2014]
Director
 
[Broadway, 2013]
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[Broadway, 2013]
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[Broadway, 2012]
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[Broadway, 2012]
Director
 
[Broadway, 2011]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2011]
Associate Director
 
[Broadway, 2010]
Director
 
[Broadway, 2010]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2010]
Director
 
[Broadway, 2010]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2009]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2009]
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[Off-Broadway, 2009]
Director
 
[Broadway, 2009]
Director
 
[Broadway, 2008]
MTC Acting Artistic Director
MTC Acting Artistic Director (2007-08 Season)
 
[Broadway, 2007]
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Director
 
[Broadway, 2007]
MTC Acting Artistic Director (2007-08 Season)
MTC Acting Artistic Director 2007-08 Season
 
[Off-Broadway, 2007]
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[Broadway, 2007]
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[Off-Broadway, 2006]
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[Broadway, 2006]
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[Off-Broadway, 2005]
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[Broadway, 2005]
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[Broadway, 2005]
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[Broadway, 2005]
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[Broadway, 2004]
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[Off-Broadway, 2004]
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[Broadway, 2003]
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[Off-Broadway, 2002]
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[Broadway, 2002]
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[Broadway, 2002]
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[Broadway, 2001]
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[Off-Broadway, 2001]
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[Broadway, 2000]
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[Off-Broadway, 2000]
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[Off-Broadway, 2000]
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[Broadway, 2000]
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[Off-Broadway, 1999]
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[Off-Broadway, 1999]
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[Broadway, 1998]
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[Broadway, 1997]
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[Off-Broadway, 1997]
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[Off-Broadway, 1996]
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[Off-Broadway, 1995]
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[Off-Broadway, 1994]
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[Broadway, 1993]
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[Off-Broadway, 1992]
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[Broadway, 1992]
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[Off-Broadway, 1992]
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[Off-Broadway, 1991]
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[Broadway, 1989]
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[Off-Broadway, 1988]
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[Broadway, 1985]
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[Off-Broadway, 1985]
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[Broadway, 1973]
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Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2017 - Outstanding Director of a Play

Daniel Sullivan, If I Forget

Drama Desk Awards - 2017 - Outstanding Director of a Play

Daniel Sullivan, The Little Foxes

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2017 - Outstanding Director of a Play

Daniel Sullivan, The Little Foxes

Tony Awards - 2017 - Best Direction of a Play

Daniel Sullivan, The Little Foxes

Drama Desk Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Director of a Play

Daniel Sullivan, The Merchant of Venice

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Director of a Play

Daniel Sullivan, Good People

Tony Awards - 2011 - Best Direction of a Play

Daniel Sullivan, The Merchant of Venice


winner
The Lortels - 2007 - Outstanding Director

Daniel Sullivan, Stuff Happens


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Obie Awards - 2006 - Direction

Daniel Sullivan, Stuff Happens

Tony Awards - 2006 - Best Direction of a Play

Daniel Sullivan, Rabbit Hole

The Lortels - 2005 - Outstanding Director

Daniel Sullivan, Intimate Apparel

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2004 - Outstanding Director of a Play

Daniel Sullivan, Intimate Apparel

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2002 - Outstanding Director of a Play

Daniel Sullivan, Morning's at Seven

Tony Awards - 2002 - Best Direction of a Play

Daniel Sullivan, Morning's at Seven

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2001 - Outstanding Director of a Play

Daniel Sullivan, Proof


winner
The Lortels - 2001 - Outstanding Director

Daniel Sullivan, Proof


winner
Tony Awards - 2001 - Best Direction of a Play

Daniel Sullivan, Proof


winner
Drama League Awards - 2000 - Founders Award for Excellence in Directing

Daniel Sullivan


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2000 - Outstanding Director of a Play

Daniel Sullivan, Dinner with Friends


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2000 - Outstanding Director of a Play

Daniel Sullivan, A Moon for the Misbegotten


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1999 - Outstanding Director - Play

Daniel Sullivan, Dinner with Friends

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1997 - Best Director - Play

Daniel Sullivan, An American Daughter


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1993 - Outstanding Director - Play

Daniel Sullivan, The Sisters Rosensweig


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1993 - Best Director - Play

Daniel Sullivan, The Sisters Rosensweig

Tony Awards - 1993 - Best Direction of a Play

Daniel Sullivan, The Sisters Rosensweig

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1992 - Best Director

Daniel Sullivan - , Conversations with My Father


winner
The Lortels - 1992 - Outstanding Director

Daniel Sullivan, The Substance of Fire

Tony Awards - 1992 - Best Direction of a Play

Daniel Sullivan, Conversations With My Father

Tony Awards - 1989 - Best Direction of a Play

Daniel Sullivan, The Heidi Chronicles

Helen Hayes Awards - 1988 - Outstanding Director, Non-Resident Production

Daniel SullivanI'm Not Rappaport

Videos

News


Cast Set For SHE LOVES ME at Long Wharf Theatre

Long Wharf Theatre nnounced the cast and creative team for its fall production of She Loves Me, written by Jerry Bock (music), Joe Masteroff (book), and Sheldon Harnick (lyrics), which will take place at The Lab at ConnCORP in Hamden.
Cast and Creative Team Set for SHE LOVES ME at Long Wharf Theatre

Long Wharf Theatre revealed the cast and creative team for its winter production of SHE LOVES ME, featuring direction by Rebecca Martinez and performances by actors including John Smith and Jane Doe. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
Broadway Buying Guide: October 21, 2024- SUNSET BLVD Storms Back to Broadway

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, October 21, 2024.
Photos: VLADIMIR Opening Night at Manhattan Theatre Club

Manhattan Theatre Club is presenting world premiere of Vladimir, written by Erika Sheffer  and directed by Tony Award winner Daniel Sullivan. Check out photos from opening night! 
Video: Watch Norbert Leo Butz & More in VLADIMIR Preview

Watch a first look at Manhattan Theatre Club's world premiere of Vladimir, written by Erika Sheffer and directed by Daniel Sullivan. The cast of Vladimir features two-time Tony Award winner Norbert Leo Butz (Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Catch Me If You Can, A Complete Unknown), Erin Darke (“Good Girl Revolt'), and more. Watch the video!
Videos You Missed This Week: TEETH, SPELLING BEE, YELLOW FACE, and More

Catch up on all the latest from the week ending October 4, 2024 with videos from Sunset Boulevard, Teeth, Yellow Face, and more!
Broadway Buying Guide: September 30, 2024- TEETH Returns for Spooky Season

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, September 30, 2024.
Video: Norbert Leo Butz & Francesca Faridany Explain What VLADIMIR Is All About

Up next at Manhattan Theatre Club is the world premiere of Vladimir, written by Erika Sheffer and directed by Tony Award winner Daniel Sullivan. In this video, watch as the cast and creative team chat more about what the play is all about!
What's Opening Off-Broadway in Fall 2024

Check out a full list of what's opening Off-Broadway this fall! Productions will star big names including Neil Patrick Harris, Jane Krakowski, and many more! See what Off-Broadway has to offer and check out BroadwayWorld's complete list.
Photos: Norbert Leo Butz & More in VLADIMIR at Manhattan Theatre Club

Manhattan Theatre Club is presenting the world premiere of Vladimir, written by Erika Sheffer and directed by Tony Award winner Daniel Sullivan. Get first look at photos of the production!
Tony-Winner Christopher Ashley To Receive Prestigious 'Mr. Abbott' Award From Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation

Christopher Ashley was announced as the recipient of the prestigious Mr. Abbott Award by the Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation, recognizing his outstanding contributions to the theater industry.
Broadway Buying Guide: September 9, 2024- See Alyssa Milano in CHICAGO Starting Next 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, September 9, 2024.
Emmy Rossum and Zoe Winters Will Lead WALDEN at Second Stage Theater

Second Stage Theater has announced that EMMY ROSSUM and ZOË WINTERS will star in Amy Berryman’s play, WALDEN, directed by Whitney White. WALDEN will begin previews on October 16th and will officially open on November 7th at the Tony Kiser Theater (305 West 43rd street). 
Top Off-Broadway Shows for September 2024

What's happening off-Broadway? BroadwayWorld is here to guide you through the top picks for theatre in the month of September.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld August 29, 2024

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Photos: Norbert Leo Butz and MTC's VLADIMIR Cast Meet the Press

Performances will begin next month for Manhattan Theatre Club's world premiere of Vladimir, written by Erika Sheffer and directed by Tony Award winner Daniel Sullivan. The cast recently met the press and BroadwayWorld was on hand. Check out photos here!
Video: Erin Darke & David Rosenberg Join VLADIMIR Cast; See Inside Rehearsals

Manhattan Theatre Club has revealed the full cast for the world premiere of Vladimir. Check out rehearsal footage!
Broadway Buying Guide: August 12, 2024- See the New Cast of HADESTOWN

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, August 12, 2024.
Norbert Leo Butz & More to Star in VLADIMIR at MTC

Manhattan Theatre Club has revealed the initial cast for the world premiere of Vladimir. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
Mick Fleetwood & Jake Shimabukuro to Release 'Blues Experience'

Jake Shimabukuro has teamed up with Mick Fleetwood for a forthcoming album, Blues Experience, due October 18th. This groundbreaking project sees Shimabukuro and Fleetwood breathe new life into classic blues tunes, resulting in an exhilarating and unique reinterpretation of some of the genre's greatest hits.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Daniel Sullivan been in?

Daniel Sullivan has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has Daniel Sullivan been in?

Daniel Sullivan has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Daniel Sullivan been nominated for?

Outstanding Director of a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for If I Forget, Outstanding Director of a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The Little Foxes, Outstanding Director of a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Little Foxes, Best Direction of a Play (Tony Awards) for The Little Foxes, Outstanding Director of a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The Merchant of Venice, Outstanding Director of a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Good People, Best Direction of a Play (Tony Awards) for The Merchant of Venice, Outstanding Director (The Lortels) for Stuff Happens, Direction (Obie Awards) for Stuff Happens, Best Direction of a Play (Tony Awards) for Rabbit Hole, Outstanding Director (The Lortels) for Intimate Apparel, Outstanding Director of a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Intimate Apparel , Outstanding Director of a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Morning's at Seven , Best Direction of a Play (Tony Awards) for Morning's at Seven, Outstanding Director of a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Proof , Outstanding Director (The Lortels) for Proof, Best Direction of a Play (Tony Awards) for Proof, Founders Award for Excellence in Directing (Drama League Awards), Outstanding Director of a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Dinner with Friends, Outstanding Director of a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for A Moon for the Misbegotten , Outstanding Director - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Dinner with Friends, Best Director - Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for An American Daughter , Outstanding Director - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The Sisters Rosensweig, Best Director - Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Sisters Rosensweig, Best Direction of a Play (Tony Awards) for The Sisters Rosensweig, Best Director (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Conversations with My Father, Outstanding Director (The Lortels) for The Substance of Fire, Best Direction of a Play (Tony Awards) for Conversations With My Father, Best Direction of a Play (Tony Awards) for The Heidi Chronicles and Outstanding Director, Non-Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for I'm Not Rappaport.

What awards has Daniel Sullivan won?

Daniel Sullivan has received several prestigious awards during his career, including: - Outstanding Director (The Lortels) for Stuff Happens - Direction (Obie Awards) for Stuff Happens - Outstanding Director (The Lortels) for Proof - Best Direction of a Play (Tony Awards) for Proof - Founders Award for Excellence in Directing (Drama League Awards) - Outstanding Director of a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Dinner with Friends - Outstanding Director of a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for A Moon for the Misbegotten - Outstanding Director - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Dinner with Friends - Outstanding Director - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The Sisters Rosensweig - Best Director - Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Sisters Rosensweig - Outstanding Director (The Lortels) for The Substance of Fire.

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