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Doug Hughes

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BIO

Recent Broadway productions include Elling, Mrs. Warren's Profession, Oleanna, The Royal Family, A Man for All Seasons, Mauritius, Inherit the Wind, A Touch of the Poet, Frozen, and Doubt. He has also worked extensively off-Broadway and at most of the nation's leading resident theaters. He has been awarded the Tony, Drama Desk, Outer Critics' Circle, Lucille Lortel, Obie, and Callaway Awards for his productions.

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Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Director of a Musical

Doug Hughes, Death Takes a Holiday

Drama Desk Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Director of a Play

Doug Hughes, Inherit the Wind


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BroadwayWorld Awards - 2005 - Best Direction of a Play

Doug Hughes, Doubt


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Drama Desk Awards - 2005 - tstanding Director of a Play

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Obie Awards - 2005 - Sustained excellence of direction

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Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2005 - Outstanding Director of a Play

Doug Hughes, Frozen


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The Lortels - 2005 - Outstanding Director

Doug Hughes, Doubt


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Tony Awards - 2005 - Best Direction of a Play

Doug Hughes, Doubt

The Lortels - 2004 - Outstanding Director

Doug Hughes, Frozen

Tony Awards - 2004 - Best Direction of a Play

Doug Hughes, Frozen

Helen Hayes Awards - 2003 - Outstanding Director, Resident Play

Doug HughesThe Little Foxes


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Obie Awards - 1996 - Direction

Doug Hughes, The Grey Zone

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News


NO, NO, NANETTE to be Presented at South Bay Musical Theatre

South Bay Musical Theatre will present NO, NO, NANETTE, running from September 28 to October 19, 2024, at the Saratoga Civic Theater. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Video: Jeremy Strong Accepts Tony Award For AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE

 Jeremy Strong won the 2024 Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play for AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE. Watch his acceptance speech in the video here!
AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE's Jeremy Strong Wins 2024 Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play

Jeremy Strong has won the 2024 Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play for AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE.
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!
South Bay Musical Theatre Announces Cast And Creative Team For MARY POPPINS

South Bay Musical Theatre reveals the cast and creative team for the enchanting production of MARY POPPINS, running from May 18 to June 8, 2024. The beloved classic promises a magical journey for all ages, featuring original music and lyrics by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman.
Irish Rep Adds MOLLY SWEENEY as Fourth Production in The Friel Project

Irish Repertory Theatre will continue The Friel Project with a fourth production, Molly Sweeney. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
Meet the Cast of AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE, Beginning Previews on Broadway Tonight!

The new Broadway production of Henrik Ibsen’s thunderous masterwork, AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE, adapted by Tony Award Nominee Amy Herzog and directed by Tony Award Winner Sam Gold, begins previews tonight, Tuesday, February 27, 2024. Meet the cast of An Enemy of the People here!
Terry Donnelly, A.J. Shively & More to Star in PHILADELPHIA, HERE I COME! at Irish Repertory Theatre

Irish Repertory Theatre has revealed the cast for Philadelphia, Here I Come!, the third production in The Friel Project. Learn how to purchase tickets!
AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE, Starring Michael Imperioli, Jeremy Strong & Victoria Pedretti Sets Full Cast

The full cast has been revealed for An Enemy of the People on Broadway! Find out who is joining Jeremy Strong, Michael Imperioli, and Victoria Pedretti in the cast!
See Jordan Beswick & Amelia Campbell, and More in January At The Drama Book Shop

Join in at the Drama Book Shop for their January events. See who is taking part!
Victoria Pedretti Will Make Broadway Debut in AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE

 Critically acclaimed film and television star Victoria Pedretti (“The  Haunting of Bly Manor,” “You”) will make her Broadway debut as 'Petra Stockmann' in An Enemy of the People. Learn more about the production here!
NOT READY FOR PRIME TIME A New Play To Have Private Industry Readings In Nyc On December 7 & 8

'NOT READY FOR PRIME TIME' is a new play that will have private industry readings in NYC on December 7 & 8. Find out more about this exciting production.
Irish Repertory Theatre Unveils Cast for ARISTOCRATS - Part of The Friel Project

Get all the latest updates on the casting, dates, and venue for the upcoming production of ARISTOCRATS - Part of The Friel Project at Irish Rep. Don't miss out on this exciting show!
Michael Imperioli Will Make Broadway Debut in AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE

Emmy & SAG Award winner Michael Imperioli will make his Broadway debut opposite Jeremy Strong in AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE. We have all the details on when the play will arrive, which theatre it will play, and more!
TRANSLATIONS Extended at Irish Repertory Theatre Through End of December

Irish Repertory Theatre's Translations has received a four-week extension and will now play through Sunday December 31, 2023.
Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of TRANSLATIONS at Irish Repertory Theatre

See photos from opening night of Translations at Irish Repertory Theatre.
Photos: Inside the Opening Night Party for the Final Sondheim Musical HERE WE ARE at The Shed

Explore the photos from the star-studded opening night party of Sondheim's HERE WE ARE. Featuring Bobby Cannavale, Micaela Diamond, Tracie Bennett, and more, this exclusive collection takes you behind the scenes of this highly anticipated production.
Irish Repertory Theatre Unveils Cast for TRANSLATIONS Directed by Doug Hughes

Irish Repertory Theatre reveals the cast for Translations, the first production in The Friel Project, a retrospective of the work of renowned Irish playwright Brian Friel.
Irish Repertory Theatre to Celebrate 35th Anniversary with THE FRIEL PROJECT Season

Irish Repertory Theatre (Charlotte Moore, Artistic Director; Ciarán O'Reilly, Producing Director) will present The Friel Project, a retrospective of the work of renowned Irish playwright Brian Friel, to take place from October 2023 through May 2024.
Jeffrey Carlson, Star of TABOO and THE GOAT, Has Passed Away at 48

According to various reports, Jeffrey Carlson, best known for originating the role of Marilyn in TABOO and Billy in Edward Albee's THE GOAT on Broadway, has passed away. He was 48.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Doug Hughes been nominated for?

Outstanding Director of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Death Takes a Holiday , Outstanding Director of a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Inherit the Wind, Best Direction of a Play (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Doubt, tstanding Director of a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Doubt, Sustained excellence of direction (Obie Awards), Outstanding Director of a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Frozen , Outstanding Director (The Lortels) for Doubt, Best Direction of a Play (Tony Awards) for Doubt, Outstanding Director (The Lortels) for Frozen, Best Direction of a Play (Tony Awards) for Frozen, Outstanding Director, Resident Play (Helen Hayes Awards) for The Little Foxes and Direction (Obie Awards) for The Grey Zone.

What awards has Doug Hughes won?

Doug Hughes has won several prestigious awards, including Best Direction of a Play at the BroadwayWorld Awards for Doubt, Outstanding Director of a Play at the Drama Desk Awards for Doubt, Sustained Excellence of Direction at the Obie Awards, Outstanding Director at The Lortels for Doubt, Best Direction of a Play at the Tony Awards for Doubt, and Direction at the Obie Awards for The Grey Zone.

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