George C. Wolfe
Birth Place: Frankfort, KY, USA
Latest News on George C. Wolfe:
Audra McDonald Out of GYPSY on February 19; Tryphena Wade Makes 'Rose' Debut (Feb 19, 2025)
Photos: Kamala Harris Attends GYPSY and Poses with Audra McDonald and Company (Feb 18, 2025)
Tryphena Wade to go on as 'Rose' in GYPSY for Select Upcoming Performances (Feb 13, 2025)
Audra McDonald Out of GYPSY on February 19; Tryphena Wade Makes 'Rose' Debut (Feb 19, 2025)
Photos: Kamala Harris Attends GYPSY and Poses with Audra McDonald and Company (Feb 18, 2025)
Tryphena Wade to go on as 'Rose' in GYPSY for Select Upcoming Performances (Feb 13, 2025)
BIO
Theatre directing credits include The Iceman Cometh, Shuffle Along, or the Making of the Musical Sensation of 1921 and All That Followed (NY Drama Critics' Circle Award and Drama Desk Award for Best Musical); Lucky Guy; The Normal Heart (Drama Desk); Jelly's Last Jam (Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Award); Angels in America: Millennium Approaches (Tony Award and Drama Desk) and Perestroika (Drama Desk); Bring in 'da Noise, Bring in 'da Funk (Tony and Drama League Award); Topdog/Underdog (Obie Award); Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992 (Drama Desk); Elaine Stritch at Liberty (Tony for Special Theatrical Event); The Tempest; Caroline, or Change (Olivier Award Best Musical); and A Free Man of Color.
From 1993-2005 Wolfe was the Producer of The Public Theater/New York Shakespeare Festival. He is the writer of the award-winning The Colored Museum, Shuffle Along..., he directed/adapted Spunk (Obie), and Harlem Song.
Wolfe directed and co-wrote the HBO film "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks," as well as "Lackawanna Blues," for which he earned The Directors Guild Award and a National Board of Review Award.
He is the Chief Creative Officer of the Center for Civil and Human Rights, and from 2009-2017 served on The President's Committee for the Arts and the Humanities.
Additional awards include the Actors' Equity Paul Robeson Award, Society of Directors and Choreographers' Mr. Abbott and Callaway Awards, The Dramatists Guild's Hull-Warriner Award, The NAACP Lifetime Achievement Award, The Brendan Gill Prize, and The Monte Cristo Award.
Wolfe was named a Library Lion by the New York Public Library and a living landmark by the New York Landmarks Conservancy.
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Theatre Marquee unveiling for the Taylor Mac Comedy "Gary: A Sequel to Titus Andronicus" starring Nathan Lane and Andrea Martin with direction by George C. Wolfe at the Booth Theatre on February 8, 2019 in New York City.
Date:
12/28/2019
From: Photo Coverage: A Look Back on Broadway's Marquees of 2019
Productions
[Broadway, 2016]
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Source Material
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Awards and Nominations
Tony Awards - 2019 - Best Direction of a Play
George C. Wolfe, Gary: A Sequel to Titus Andronicus
Tony Awards - 2018 - Best Direction of a Play
George C. Wolfe, The Iceman Cometh
Tony Awards - 2016 - Best Book of a Musical
George C. Wolfe, Shuffle Along, Or the Making of the Musical Sensation of 1921 and All That Followed
Tony Awards - 2016 - Best Direction of a Musical
George C. Wolfe, Shuffle Along, Or the Making of the Musical Sensation of 1921 and All That Followed
Tony Awards - 2013 - Best Direction of a Play
George C. Wolfe, Lucky Guy
winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2011 - Best Direction of a Play
George C. Wolfe, The Normal Heart
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Director of a Play
George C. Wolfe, The Normal Heart
Tony Awards - 2011 - Best Direction of a Play
George C. Wolfe, The Normal Heart
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2004 - Outstanding Director - Musical
George C. Wolfe, Caroline, or Change
winner
Drama League Awards - 2004 - Founders Award for Excellence in Directing
George C. Wolfe
winner
Obie Awards - 2004 - Special Citations for his stewardship of the Public Theater
George C. Wolfe
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2004 - Outstanding Director of a Musical
George C. Wolfe, Caroline
Tony Awards - 2004 - Best Direction of a Musical
George C. Wolfe, Caroline, or Change
winner
Obie Awards - 2002 - Direction
George C. Wolfe, Topdog / Underdog
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2002 - Outstanding Director of a Play
George C. Wolfe, Topdog / Underdog
Tony Awards - 2000 - Best Book of a Musical
George C. Wolfe, The Wild Party
Tony Awards - 2000 - Best Musical
George C. Wolfe, The Wild Party
winner
Drama League Awards - 1996 - Distinguished Achivement in Musical Theatre
George C. Wolfe
winner
Tony Awards - 1996 - Best Direction of a Musical
George C. Wolfe, Bring in 'da Noise/Bring in 'da Funk
Tony Awards - 1996 - Best Musical
George C. Wolfe, Bring in 'da Noise/Bring in 'da Funk
Tony Awards - 1996 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre
George C. Wolfe, Bring in 'da Noise/Bring in 'da Funk
winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1994 - Best Director - Play
George C. Wolfe, Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992
winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1994 - Best Director - Play
George C. Wolfe, Angels in America
Tony Awards - 1994 - Best Direction of a Play
George C. Wolfe , Angels in America: Perestroika
Drama Desk Awards - 1993 - Outstanding Director - Pla
George C. Wolfe, Angels in America
winner
Tony Awards - 1993 - Best Direction of a Play
George C. Wolfe , Angels in America: Millennium Approaches
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1992 - Outstanding Book of a Musical
George C. Wolfe, Jelly's Last Jam
Drama Desk Awards - 1992 - Outstanding Director - Musical
George C. Wolfe, Jelly's Last Jam
Tony Awards - 1992 - Best Book of a Musical
George C. Wolfe, Jelly's Last Jam
Tony Awards - 1992 - Best Direction of a Musical
George C. Wolfe , Jelly's Last Jam
winner
Obie Awards - 1990 - Direction
George C. Wolfe, Spunk
Videos
Video: Audra McDonald Talks the 'Tornado' of Mama Rose and How Gavin Creel Inspired Her to Play the Role
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-02-04 10:53:12
Video: Audra McDonald, George C. Wolfe, & More Talk GYPSY on CBS Sunday Morning
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-12-15 11:36:50
Video: Joy Woods Talks GYPSY and Offers Advice for Young Performers on GOOD MORNING AMERICA
by Josh Sharpe - 2024-12-09 11:53:51
Video: Inside the Reveal of the Newly Restored Majestic Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2024-09-11 12:43:18
Photos/Video: First Look at Pasadena Playhouse's JELLY'S LAST JAM
by Joshua Wright - 2024-06-03 14:27:53
Audra McDonald Will Return to Broadway This Fall in GYPSY; Watch New Trailer
by Nicole Rosky - 2024-05-29 15:30:20
VIDEO: Go Inside Rehearsals for JELLY'S LAST JAM at Pasadena Playhouse
by Joshua Wright - 2024-05-21 10:05:16
Video: See Stewart, Williams, and Rogers in Teaser for Pasadena Playhouse's JELLY'S LAST JAM
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-05-05 15:37:14
Video: Watch the RUSTIN Trailer Starring Colman Domingo, Audra McDonald & More
by Michael Major - 2023-10-19 09:17:59
Video: Watch Colman Domingo, Audra McDonald & More in Netflix's RUSTIN Movie Teaser Trailer
by Michael Major - 2023-08-28 09:13:27
Video: CABARET at the Kit Kat Club Celebrates John Kander and Joel Grey's Lifetime Achievement Tony Awards
by Stephi Wild - 2023-06-12 07:28:00
Video: Billy Porter Covers Kelly Clarkson's 'Stronger' on THAT'S MY JAM
by Michael Major - 2023-03-10 14:28:38
VIDEO: Billy Porter & James Corden Do 'Toddlerography' to Harry Styles on THE LATE LATE SHOW
by Michael Major - 2023-01-27 10:30:13
News
Audra McDonald Out of GYPSY on February 19; Tryphena Wade Makes 'Rose' Debut
by Michael Major - Feb 19, 2025
Audra McDonald will be out of Gypsy on Broadway for both performances on Wednesday February 19. Her standby, Tryphena Wade, made her debut as Rose on Tuesday, February 18.
by Michael Major - Feb 19, 2025
Audra McDonald will be out of Gypsy on Broadway for both performances on Wednesday February 19. Her standby, Tryphena Wade, made her debut as Rose on Tuesday, February 18.
Photos: Kamala Harris Attends GYPSY and Poses with Audra McDonald and Company
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 18, 2025
Just yesterday, former Vice President Kamala Harris and Doug Emhoff stopped by the Majectic Theatre to attend the critically acclaimed, sold-out hit musical GYPSY starring six-time Tony Award winner Audra McDonald. Check out photos here!
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 18, 2025
Just yesterday, former Vice President Kamala Harris and Doug Emhoff stopped by the Majectic Theatre to attend the critically acclaimed, sold-out hit musical GYPSY starring six-time Tony Award winner Audra McDonald. Check out photos here!
Tryphena Wade to go on as 'Rose' in GYPSY for Select Upcoming Performances
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 13, 2025
Tryphena Wade will go on as 'Rose' in Gypsy on Broadway, for select upcoming performances while Audra McDonald is out. Learn more about the performances and see how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 13, 2025
Tryphena Wade will go on as 'Rose' in Gypsy on Broadway, for select upcoming performances while Audra McDonald is out. Learn more about the performances and see how to purchase tickets.
Video: Audra McDonald Talks the 'Tornado' of Mama Rose and How Gavin Creel Inspired Her to Play the Role
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 4, 2025
With the hit Broadway revival of Gypsy now performing through the summer, show star Audra McDonald visited The Late Show to discuss the production. Watch the interview now!
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 4, 2025
With the hit Broadway revival of Gypsy now performing through the summer, show star Audra McDonald visited The Late Show to discuss the production. Watch the interview now!
GYPSY Tickets Now Available Through August 2025
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 3, 2025
George C. Wolfe's new production of GYPSY starring six-time Tony Award Winner Audra McDonald has released a new block of tickets, on sale now through August 2025.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 3, 2025
George C. Wolfe's new production of GYPSY starring six-time Tony Award Winner Audra McDonald has released a new block of tickets, on sale now through August 2025.
Video: Audra McDonald Shares Advice For Young Actors on Making Characters 'Likable'
by Stephi Wild - Jan 27, 2025
Audra McDonald recently took to Instagram to post a video of herself backstage at Gypsy to share some advice for young actors. Find out what she had to say here!
by Stephi Wild - Jan 27, 2025
Audra McDonald recently took to Instagram to post a video of herself backstage at Gypsy to share some advice for young actors. Find out what she had to say here!
Video: Joy Woods Discusses Playing Louise in Broadway's GYPSY
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 15, 2025
Gypsy is now open on Broadway and the show, led by Audra McDonald, is receiving rave reviews. Joy Woods plays Louise in the production, and the star recently joined The View to discuss her character and the casting choices on display in the revival. Watch the interview!
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 15, 2025
Gypsy is now open on Broadway and the show, led by Audra McDonald, is receiving rave reviews. Joy Woods plays Louise in the production, and the star recently joined The View to discuss her character and the casting choices on display in the revival. Watch the interview!
John Douglas Thompson To Be Honored At Red Bull Theater Benefit
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 15, 2025
Red Bull Theater has announced that John Douglas Thompson will be presented with the Matador Award for Extraordinary Achievement in Classical Theater at the Running of the Red Bulls Gala Benefit.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 15, 2025
Red Bull Theater has announced that John Douglas Thompson will be presented with the Matador Award for Extraordinary Achievement in Classical Theater at the Running of the Red Bulls Gala Benefit.
Camille A. Brown & Dancers Returns To The Joyce Theater in I AM
by Stephi Wild - Jan 9, 2025
The Joyce Theater Foundation will welcome the return of prolific director and choreographer Camille A. Brown with the New York premiere of I AM. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Jan 9, 2025
The Joyce Theater Foundation will welcome the return of prolific director and choreographer Camille A. Brown with the New York premiere of I AM. Learn more here!
The Best Reviewed Broadway Shows of 2024
by Sidney Paterra - Jan 4, 2025
44 Broadway shows opened in 2024, and while not all of them were loved by the critics, there were plenty of standouts all year long. We're breaking down the best Broadway shows of 2024 by month.
by Sidney Paterra - Jan 4, 2025
44 Broadway shows opened in 2024, and while not all of them were loved by the critics, there were plenty of standouts all year long. We're breaking down the best Broadway shows of 2024 by month.
Recap the Broadway Debuts of 2024
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 1, 2025
BroadwayWorld is rounding up all of our 2024 Debut of the Month features in one place, celebrating the artists who brought energy, artistry, and passion to the stage this year.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 1, 2025
BroadwayWorld is rounding up all of our 2024 Debut of the Month features in one place, celebrating the artists who brought energy, artistry, and passion to the stage this year.
Both Performances of GYPSY Today Have Been Canceled
by Blair Ingenthron - Dec 28, 2024
Both performances of Gypsy have been canceled today, according to a story on their official Instagram account. Performances are scheduled to resume tomorrow, Sunday, December 28.
by Blair Ingenthron - Dec 28, 2024
Both performances of Gypsy have been canceled today, according to a story on their official Instagram account. Performances are scheduled to resume tomorrow, Sunday, December 28.
GYPSY on Broadway Cancels December 27 Evening Performance
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 27, 2024
Due to continued illness within the company, tonight’s (December 27) performance of Gypsy on Broadway is cancelled. Learn more about Gypsy and see how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 27, 2024
Due to continued illness within the company, tonight’s (December 27) performance of Gypsy on Broadway is cancelled. Learn more about Gypsy and see how to purchase tickets.
GYPSY Cancels December 26th Evening Performance
by Joshua Wright - Dec 27, 2024
Gypsy on Broadway has canceled this evening's (December 26 at 8pm) performance of Gypsy on Broadway starring Audra McDonald due to illness in the company.
by Joshua Wright - Dec 27, 2024
Gypsy on Broadway has canceled this evening's (December 26 at 8pm) performance of Gypsy on Broadway starring Audra McDonald due to illness in the company.
GYPSY Cancels December 26th Matinee Performance
by Joshua Wright - Dec 26, 2024
After canceling the production's December 23rd and 25th performances, Gypsy on Broadway has cancelled this afternoon's (December 26 at 2pm) performance of Gypsy on Broadway starring Audra McDonald due to illness in the company.
by Joshua Wright - Dec 26, 2024
After canceling the production's December 23rd and 25th performances, Gypsy on Broadway has cancelled this afternoon's (December 26 at 2pm) performance of Gypsy on Broadway starring Audra McDonald due to illness in the company.
GYPSY Cancels Christmas Day Performance Due to Illness in the Company
by Team BWW - Dec 25, 2024
After canceling the production's December 23rd performance, Gypsy on Broadway has announced that tonight's (December 25 at 7pm) performance of Gypsy on Broadway starring Audra McDonald and more has been canceled again due to illness in the company.
by Team BWW - Dec 25, 2024
After canceling the production's December 23rd performance, Gypsy on Broadway has announced that tonight's (December 25 at 7pm) performance of Gypsy on Broadway starring Audra McDonald and more has been canceled again due to illness in the company.
Photos: Inside GYPSY on Broadway's Opening Night Afterparty
by Bruce Glikas - Dec 23, 2024
GYPSY, starring six-time Tony Award-winner Audra McDonald as 'Mama' Rose Hovick, is officially open at the newly renovated Majestic Theatre. BroadwayWorld has your inside look into the opening night afterparty. Check out photos here.
by Bruce Glikas - Dec 23, 2024
GYPSY, starring six-time Tony Award-winner Audra McDonald as 'Mama' Rose Hovick, is officially open at the newly renovated Majestic Theatre. BroadwayWorld has your inside look into the opening night afterparty. Check out photos here.
GYPSY Cancels Tonight's Performance Due to Illness in the Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 23, 2024
Tonight's performance of Gypsy on Broadway starring Audra McDonald and more has been cancelled. Learn more about upcoming performances and see how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 23, 2024
Tonight's performance of Gypsy on Broadway starring Audra McDonald and more has been cancelled. Learn more about upcoming performances and see how to purchase tickets.
Audra McDonald Calls For Grace From Audiences Amid Sickness 'Racing Through Broadway'
by Michael Major - Dec 23, 2024
Audra McDonald – who recently received rave reviews for her powerhouse performance in Gypsy – took to Instagram to reveal that she has caught the cold that has been 'racing through the Broadway community.'
by Michael Major - Dec 23, 2024
Audra McDonald – who recently received rave reviews for her powerhouse performance in Gypsy – took to Instagram to reveal that she has caught the cold that has been 'racing through the Broadway community.'
Photos: Inside GYPSY's Opening Night Curtain Call on Broadway
by Bruce Glikas - Dec 20, 2024
Check out BroadwayWorld's photos of the opening night curtain call for Gypsy on Broadway, starring Audra McDonald and more! Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
by Bruce Glikas - Dec 20, 2024
Check out BroadwayWorld's photos of the opening night curtain call for Gypsy on Broadway, starring Audra McDonald and more! Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has George C. Wolfe written?
George C. Wolfe has written 10 shows including Paradise! (Bookwriter/Lyricist), Paradise! (Bookwriter), Queenie Pie (Libretto), The Colored Museum (Playwright), Urban Blight (Bookwriter), Spunk:Three Tales by Zora Neale Hurston (Adaptation), Jelly's Last Jam (Bookwriter), Bring in 'Da Noise, Bring in 'Da Funk (Source Material), The Wild Party (Bookwriter), Shuffle Along Or The Making of the Musical Sensation of 1921 and All That Followed (Book Writer).
What awards has George C. Wolfe been nominated for?
Best Direction of a Play (Tony Awards) for Gary: A Sequel to Titus Andronicus, Best Direction of a Play (Tony Awards) for The Iceman Cometh, Best Book of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Shuffle Along, Or the Making of the Musical Sensation of 1921 and All That Followed, Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Shuffle Along, Or the Making of the Musical Sensation of 1921 and All That Followed, Best Direction of a Play (Tony Awards) for Lucky Guy, Best Direction of a Play (BroadwayWorld Awards) for The Normal Heart, Outstanding Director of a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The Normal Heart, Best Direction of a Play (Tony Awards) for The Normal Heart, Outstanding Director - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Caroline, or Change, Founders Award for Excellence in Directing (Drama League Awards), Special Citations for his stewardship of the Public Theater (Obie Awards), Outstanding Director of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Caroline, Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Caroline, or Change, Direction (Obie Awards) for Topdog / Underdog, Outstanding Director of a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Topdog / Underdog , Best Book of a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Wild Party, Best Musical (Tony Awards) for The Wild Party, Distinguished Achivement in Musical Theatre (Drama League Awards), Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Bring in 'da Noise/Bring in 'da Funk, Best Musical (Tony Awards) for Bring in 'da Noise/Bring in 'da Funk, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for Bring in 'da Noise/Bring in 'da Funk, Best Director - Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992 , Best Director - Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Angels in America, Best Direction of a Play (Tony Awards) for Angels in America: Perestroika, Outstanding Director - Pla (Drama Desk Awards) for Angels in America, Best Direction of a Play (Tony Awards) for Angels in America: Millennium Approaches, Outstanding Book of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Jelly's Last Jam, Outstanding Director - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Jelly's Last Jam, Best Book of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Jelly's Last Jam, Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Jelly's Last Jam and Direction (Obie Awards) for Spunk.
What awards has George C. Wolfe won?
Best Direction of a Play (BroadwayWorld Awards) for The Normal Heart; Outstanding Director of a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The Normal Heart; Outstanding Director - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Caroline, or Change; Founders Award for Excellence in Directing (Drama League Awards); Special Citations for his stewardship of the Public Theater (Obie Awards); Direction (Obie Awards) for Topdog/Underdog; Distinguished Achievement in Musical Theatre (Drama League Awards); Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Bring in 'da Noise/Bring in 'da Funk; Best Director - Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Angels in America; Best Director - Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992; Best Direction of a Play (Tony Awards) for Angels in America: Millennium Approaches; Outstanding Book of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Jelly's Last Jam; Direction (Obie Awards) for Spunk.
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