George C. Wolfe
Birth Place: Frankfort, KY, USA
Latest News on George C. Wolfe:
Video: Joy Woods Discusses Playing Louise in Broadway's GYPSY (Jan 15, 2025)
John Douglas Thompson To Be Honored At Red Bull Theater Benefit (Jan 14, 2025)
Camille A. Brown & Dancers Returns To The Joyce Theater in I AM (Jan 9, 2025)
Video: Joy Woods Discusses Playing Louise in Broadway's GYPSY (Jan 15, 2025)
John Douglas Thompson To Be Honored At Red Bull Theater Benefit (Jan 14, 2025)
Camille A. Brown & Dancers Returns To The Joyce Theater in I AM (Jan 9, 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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Libretto
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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, 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
VIDEO: Billy Porter Reveals How the Arts 'Saved Him' on CBS MORNINGS
by Michael Major - 2022-10-25 10:44:30
News
Video: Joy Woods Discusses Playing Louise in Broadway's GYPSY
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!
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
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.
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
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 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!
Recap the Broadway Debuts of 2024
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.
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.
The Best Reviewed Broadway Shows of 2024
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.
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.
Both Performances of GYPSY Today Have Been Canceled
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.
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
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.
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
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 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
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.
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
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.
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.
GYPSY Cancels Tonight's Performance Due to Illness in the Company
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.
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'
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.'
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 on Broadway's Opening Night Afterparty
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, 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.
Photos: Inside GYPSY's Opening Night Curtain Call on Broadway
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.
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.
Review Roundup: GYPSY On Broadway Starring Audra McDonald
Curtain up! Light the lights! Six-time Tony Award-winner Audra McDonald takes on the role of a lifetime, playing 'Mama' Rose Hovick in the classic musical, Gypsy, is now running on Broadway at the newly renovated Majestic Theatre. Read the reviews!
Curtain up! Light the lights! Six-time Tony Award-winner Audra McDonald takes on the role of a lifetime, playing 'Mama' Rose Hovick in the classic musical, Gypsy, is now running on Broadway at the newly renovated Majestic Theatre. Read the reviews!
Interview: GYPSY's Jade Smith & Marley Lianne Gomes are the December 2024 Debuts of the Month
BroadwayWorld spoke with Gypsy on Broadway's Jade Smith and Marley Lianne Gomes about making their Broadway debuts! Learn more about the young actors in this interview!
BroadwayWorld spoke with Gypsy on Broadway's Jade Smith and Marley Lianne Gomes about making their Broadway debuts! Learn more about the young actors in this interview!
Video: First Look at Audra McDonald in GYPSY
The new Broadway revival of GYPSY, starring six-time Tony Award Winner Audra McDonald as Rose, opens tonight at the Majestic Theatre. Check out all new video footage from the production here!
The new Broadway revival of GYPSY, starring six-time Tony Award Winner Audra McDonald as Rose, opens tonight at the Majestic Theatre. Check out all new video footage from the production here!
Photos: Audra McDonald, Joy Woods & More in GYPSY on Broadway
Additional photos have been released of the Broadway revival of GYPSY starring six-time Tony Award Winner Audra McDonald. See photos of the production and learn how to purchase tickets.
Additional photos have been released of the Broadway revival of GYPSY starring six-time Tony Award Winner Audra McDonald. See photos of the production and learn how to purchase tickets.
Video: Audra McDonald, George C. Wolfe, & More Talk GYPSY on CBS Sunday Morning
CBS Sunday Morning spoke with Audra McDonald and director George C. Wolfe about their production of Gypsy, currently running on Broadway at the Majestic Theatre, and the task of taking on a character like Mama Rose. Watch the video here!
CBS Sunday Morning spoke with Audra McDonald and director George C. Wolfe about their production of Gypsy, currently running on Broadway at the Majestic Theatre, and the task of taking on a character like Mama Rose. Watch the video here!
Audra McDonald Says She Discussed Starring in A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC and GYPSY with Sondheim
While discussing how Gypsy came about with The New Yorker, Audra McDonald revealed that another iconic Sondheim role might be on the horizon in the future.
While discussing how Gypsy came about with The New Yorker, Audra McDonald revealed that another iconic Sondheim role might be on the horizon in the future.
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?
George C. Wolfe has won several prestigious awards, including: - 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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