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Productions

 
[Broadway, 1955]
Director
 
[Broadway, 1950]
Director
 
[Broadway, 1948]
Director
 
[Broadway, 1947]
Director
 
[Broadway, 1947]
Director
 
[Broadway, 1943]
Director

Movies

City for Conquest
[ 1940 ] Googi
Blues in the Night
[ 1941 ] Nickie Haroyan
Gentleman's Agreement
[ 1947 ] writer
Baby Doll
[ 1956 ] producer
Wild River
[ 1960 ] producer
America America
[ 1963 ] writer
The Arrangement
[ 1969 ] producer
Mist
[ 1990 ] Old Man in the Coffee House

Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 1960 - Best Direction of a Play

Elia Kazan, Sweet Bird of Youth


winner
Tony Awards - 1959 - Best Direction

Elia Kazan, J.B.

Tony Awards - 1958 - Best Direction

Elia Kazan, The Dark at the Top of the Stairs

Tony Awards - 1956 - Best Direction

Elia Kazan, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof


winner
Tony Awards - 1949 - Best Direction

Elia Kazan, Death of a Salesman


winner
Tony Awards - 1947 - Best Direction

Elia Kazan, All My Sons

News


THE VALUE OF NAMES Will Make its UK Premiere at the White Bear Theatre

'The Value of Names' by US playwright, Jeffrey Sweet, will have its UK premiere at The White Bear Theatre, Kennington, from Tuesday 11 February - Saturday 1 March 2025.
Tracy Letts and Martha Plimpton Join EAST OF EDEN Limited Series at Netflix

Tony winner Tracy Letts and Tony nominee Martha Plimpton have joined the cast of Netflix's upcoming East of Eden limited series starring Mike Faist and Florence Pugh. They will star alongside Ciarán Hinds, Joseph Zada, Joe Anders, Christopher Abbott, and Hoon Lee.
ORSON'S SHADOW Comes to Theater For the New City

To share a hit show of its Spring season with the largest possible audience, Theater for the New City (TNC), Crystal Field, Executive Artistic Director, will remount its production of 'Orson's Shadow,' written by Austin Pendleton and directed by Mr. Pendleton and his longtime close friend and colleague David Schweizer.
Review Roundup: HERE IN AMERICA at Orange Tree Theatre

See what the critics are saying about Here In America at Orange Tree Theatre. The play is written by David Edgar and directed by James Dacre. See what the critics are saying, and learn more about the production.
Mike Faist Joins EAST OF EDEN Series With Florence Pugh

Tony nominee Mike Fast has found his next project. The Challengers star is set to appear in the limited series East of Eden alongside Hoon Lee, Christopher Abbott, and Florence Pugh, who also co-produces. 
Review: HERE IN AMERICA, Orange Tree Theatre

David Edgar's new stage play about Elia Kazan and Arthur Miller places us mainly in Connecticut, 1952, but struggles to tease out the personal and political complexities within a creative friendship. There is a strong play within Here In America, but it would benefit from being stripped back to the essentials - less Marilyn Monroe, more Marxism. See what our critic had to say.
Theater For The New City Presents SOUP IN THE SECOND ACT By Barry Primus

Barry Primus's new play, SOUP IN THE SECOND ACT, will be presented at Theater for the New City from September 26 to October 6. Learn more about the resident theater production.
THE GOLDBERG-VARIATIONS By George Tabori to be Presented at Theater for the New City

THEATER FOR THE NEW CITY will present THE GOLDBERG-VARIATIONS by George Tabori, running this fall. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.
The Complex to Present Irish Stage Premiere of ON THE WATERFRONT

The Complex in Dublin will present the Irish stage premiere of ON THE WATERFRONT by Budd Schulberg with Stan Silverman, directed by Vanessa Fielding. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Photos: HERE IN AMERICA is Now in Rehearsals at Orange Tree Theatre

All new rehearsal photos have been released for the world première of David Edgar’s Here in America, opening at the Orange Tree on 23 September, with previews from 14 September and running until 19 October. Check out the photos here!
Photos: Julian Schlossberg And Friends Celebrate The Release of MY FIRST BOOK- PART 2

Legendary stage and screen producer, broadcaster, podcaster and author Julian Schlossberg and friends gathered to celebrate the legendary producer’s 6 decades in show business, and the launch of Schlossberg’s new memoir, My First Book – Part 2, A Producer’s Life Continues. See photos from the event!
Cast Set For World Premiere of David Edgar's HERE IN AMERICA at Orange Tree Theatre

Orange Tree Theatre has announced the full cast for the world première of David Edgar's Here in America. Learn more about the cast here!
Julian Schlossberg Releases New Book MY FIRST BOOK - PART 2

My First Book – Part 2, A Producer's Life Continues, the latest  memoir from legendary stage and screen producer Julian Schlossberg, is now available in paperback, Kindle, and audiobook read by the author, from Amazon. Learn more!
THE SKIN OF OUR TEETH to be Presented at A Noise Within in September

Launching the 2024-25 “True Grit” season at A Noise Within,co-artistic directors Julia Rodriguez-Elliott and Geoff Elliott co-direct The Skin of Our Teeth. Learn how to purchase tickets.
BREAKING THE AUDIO FICTION FORM: AN EVENING WITH VETERAN PRODUCER JULIAN SCHLOSSBERG Comes to The Coffee House Club

The Coffee House Club will bring the salon series, Breaking the Audio Fiction Form. The past decade has seen a resurgence of audio listening in podcast form, but even with this growth, audio fiction has remained a minor genre within podcasting.
Video: Watch Trailer for HBO Original Documentary FAYE

The HBO Original documentary FAYE, produced and directed by award-winning filmmaker Laurent Bouzereau, debuts Saturday, July 13 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT on HBO and will be available to stream on Max. The film had its world premiere at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival. Watch the trailer!
Anna Sokolow And The Reimagined Roots Of Anti-Fascist Dance At The Library Of Congress - Now Available On Demand!

Explore the reimagined roots of anti-fascist dance with Anna Sokolow's performance at the Library of Congress, now available for streaming on demand. Discover the extraordinary find of handwritten scores by Alex North for Sokolow's dances.
Free Concert Reading of THE COMING STORM Comes To Theater For The New City

On April 8 at 7:00 PM, Theater for the New City, 155 First Ave., will present a free concert reading of 'The Coming Storm: the legacy of anti-Semitism endures,' written and directed by Stephan Morrow.
Review: A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE at Paramount Copley Theatre Aurora

Read BroadwayWorld's review of A Streetcar Named Desire at Paramount Copley Theatre Aurora.
FANATICAL OPTIMISM to Play New York City Fringe Festival Next Month

'Fanatical Optimism'-written and performed by Adam LeBow-will play for four performances as part of the annual New York City Fringe Festival at Under St. Marks, 94 St. Marks Place, NYC, from April 7 through April 19 at various times.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Elia Kazan been nominated for?

Best Direction of a Play (Tony Awards) for Sweet Bird of Youth, Best Direction (Tony Awards) for J.B., Best Direction (Tony Awards) for The Dark at the Top of the Stairs, Best Direction (Tony Awards) for Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, Best Direction (Tony Awards) for Death of a Salesman and Best Direction (Tony Awards) for All My Sons.

What awards has Elia Kazan won?

Elia Kazan has won the following awards: Best Direction at the Tony Awards for J.B., Best Direction at the Tony Awards for Death of a Salesman, and Best Direction at the Tony Awards for All My Sons.

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