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BIO

Ivo van Hove began his career in 1981 and has been director of Toneelgroep Amsterdam since 2001. He has also been director of Het Zuidelijk Toneel. From 1998 to 2004, he managed the Holland Festival, annually presenting his selection of international theater, music, opera and dance.


Until 2010 he was one of the artistic leaders of the Dramatic Arts department in Antwerp. Ivo van Hove's production work in theater includes Hedda Gabler at the National Theatre, A View From the Bridge at Young Vic, West End and Broadway, The Crucible on Broadway, Lazarus in New York and London, and Visconti’s The Damned at Comedie-Francaise.
Ivo van Hove’s work as director for theater includes Angels in America, Roman Tragedies, Kings of War, Opening Night, Obsession, Antonioni, Taming of the Shrew, Scenes from a Marriage, After the Rehearsal/Persona, The Human Voice, Othello, Children of the Sun, The Miser, Mourning Becomes Electra, Long Day’s Journey into Night and The Fountainhead at Toneelgroep Amsterdam.
His work for musicals includes Rent and David Bowie and Enda Walsh’s Lazarus. His work for opera includes Lulu, the entire Der Ring des Nibelungen, The Makropulos Affair and Salome at the Dutch National Opera, and the world premiere of the opera Brokeback Mountain in Madrid. His film and TV work includes Home Front and Amsterdam.
Ivo van Hove has been recognized for his work with several awards, including two Olivier awards and two Tony awards for A View From the Bridge; an Amsterdam Oeuvre Award; two Obie Awards for More Stately Mansions and Hedda Gabler; the Archangel Award at the Edinburgh Festival; the Critics’ Circle Theatre Award; a Moliere Award for best production in France; and a Dutch Oeuvre Award, together with Jan Versweyveld.
He has also received an honorary doctorate for general merit from the University of Antwerp and the Flemish Culture Prize for Overall Cultural Merit from the Flemish government.
Ivo van Hove is Chevalier dans l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres in France, and King Filip of Belgium awarded him Commander of the Order of the Crown.

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[West End, 2024]
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[West End, 2023]
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[Off-Broadway, 2022]
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[West End, 2022] [Replacement]
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[Broadway, 2020]
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[West End, 2019]
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[Broadway, 2018]
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[Off-Broadway, 2018]
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[Off-Broadway, 2017]
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[West End, 2017]
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[West End, 2016] [Replacement]
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[West End, 2016] [Replacement]
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[Broadway, 2016]
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[Off-Broadway, 2015]
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[Broadway, 2015]
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[Off-Broadway, 2015]
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[Off-Broadway, 2010]
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[Off-Broadway, 2007]
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[Off-Broadway, 2004]
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[Off-Broadway, 2000]
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[Off-Broadway, 1999]
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[Off-Broadway, 1997]
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[West End, 0]
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Awards and Nominations


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Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2020 - Outstanding Director of a Musical

Ivo van Hove, West Side Story

Tony Awards - 2019 - Best Direction of a Play

Ivo van Hove, Network


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Drama Desk Awards - 2016 - Outstanding Director of a Play

Ivo van Hove, A View from the Bridge


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Drama League Awards - 2016 - Founders Award for Excellence in Directing

Ivo van Hove


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New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 2016 - Special Citation

Ivo van Hove


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Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2016 - Outstanding Director of a Play

Ivo van Hove, A View From the Bridge


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Tony Awards - 2016 - Best Direction of a Play

Ivo Van Hove, Arthur Miller's A View from the Bridge


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Olivier Awards - 2015 - Best Director

Ivo Van HoveA View From The Bridge

The Lortels - 2015 - Outstanding Director

Ivo van Hove, Scenes from a Marriage

Evening Standard Awards - 2014 - Best Director

Ivo van HoveA View From The Bridge


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Obie Awards - 2005 - Direction

Ivo van Hove, Hedda Gabler


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Obie Awards - 1998 - Direction

Ivo van Hove, More Stately Mansions

Videos

News


Laura Benanti and Julian Ovenden Join Studio Cast Recording of JO - THE LITTLE WOMEN MUSICAL

 Laura Benanti will play Marmee March and Julian Ovenden will play Father in a new musical adaptation of Louisa May Alcott’s iconic coming-of-age novel Little Women. Learn more here!
Meet the Cast of GYPSY, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway

GYPSY is coming back to Broadway, starring Audra McDonald! The production begins previews at Broadway’s newly renovated Majestic Theatre. Meet the cast of GYPSY here!
National Theatre's LONDON TIDE World Premiere Recording Now Available

Broadway Records has digitally released the world premiere recording of the National Theatre production of London Tide directed by Ian Rickson and featuring original songs by PJ Harvey and Ben Power. 
Isabelle Huppert & More to be Featured in NYU Skirball Winter/Spring 2025 Season

NYU Skirball’s Winter/Spring 2025 season will feature Robert Wilson, Isabelle Huppert, Florentina Holzinger, and more. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.
DISCOSHOW, A Celebration Of The Beginnings Of Disco In Early 70s NYC, Opens On Las Vegas Strip

DISCOSHOW, celebrating the early 70s NYC disco scene, has opened on the Las Vegas Strip. The show highlights the origins of disco music and culture, bringing the vibrant era to life. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
Andrew Faria Brings IT'S YA BOY to the Green Room 42 in September

The Green Room 42 will present Andrew Faria in It’s Ya Boy in Concert on September 30th at 9:30 pm.
Internationaal Theater Amsterdam Cuts Ties with Ivo van Hove Following Behavioral Investigations

Internationaal Theater Amsterdam has announced that it will immediately end its working relationship with Tony Award-winning director Ivo van Hove.
SOMEONE SPECTACULAR Extends Run Through September 7

someone spectacular, the critically-acclaimed world premiere play by Doménica Feraud and directed by Tatiana Pandiani, will extend its run at The Romulus Linney Theatre at The Pershing Square Signature Center for an additional week.
Photos: SOMEONE SPECTACULAR Opens Off-Broadway

Last night was the officially opening night for someone spectacular, the world premiere of a new play by Doménica Feraud, directed by Tatiana Pandiani. The production is now playing at The Romulus Linney Courtyard Theatre at The Pershing Square Signature Center. Check out photos from opening night here!
Full Cast Set For UK and Ireland Tour of MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS

Find out who's starring in Lucy Bailey’s new production of the UK & Ireland Tour of MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS.
Britton & The Sting in MAMA & Justin Vivian Bond Begin Performances Tonight at Little Island

Performances by Britton & The Sting and Justin Vivian Bond will begin tonight at Little Island. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Photos: SOMEONE SPECTACULAR at The Pershing Square Signature Center

Previews begin tonight for someone spectacular, the world premiere of a new play by Doménica Feraud (Rinse, Repeat – NY Times Critics’ Pick), directed by Tatiana Pandiani. Check out all new photos here!
Cast and Creative Team Announced for Britton and The Sting's MAMA At Little Island NYC

Britton & The Sting's new show MAMA will debut at Little Island. The cast and creative team have been announced, promising an exciting production.
Prestini and Vavrek's Opera SILENT LIGHT to Open National Sawdust's 10th Anniversary Season

National Sawdust will open its momentous 10th anniversary season with the world premiere production of Paola Prestini and Royce Vavrek's sensual and poetic new opera Silent Light from September 26-29.
Review: COSÌ FAN TUTTE, Royal Opera House

Has opera found its own Ivo van Hove? Jan Philipp Gloger’s radical production of Così fan tutte continues until 10 July.
Julian Ovenden Comes to Cadogan Hall Featuring Scott Frankel in October

Star of stage and screen, Julian Ovenden, will play one night only at Cadogan Hall on Monday 14 October.
Rap Icon Nas Joins Creative And Producing Team For BEAT STREET Stage Adaptation

GRAMMY Award-winning rap icon Nas announced that he has joined the creative team adapting the groundbreaking 1984 hip-hop film classic into a Broadway musical. Additional creative team members will be announced in coming weeks.
Cast Set For SOMEONE SPECTACULAR at The Pershing Square Signature Center

Full casting has been announced for someone spectacular, the world premiere of a new play by Domenica Feraud, directed by Tatiana Pandiani.
The Metropolitan Opera's Summer HD Festival To Return To Lincoln Center Plaza

The Metropolitan Opera’s Summer HD Festival will return to Lincoln Center Plaza this August. See full programming and learn how to attend!
Jeremy Blocker Joins Audible as Head of Live Creative Producing

Jeremy Blocker joins Audible Theater, marking a significant addition to the team. Discover more about this major development in the theater industry.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Ivo van Hove written?

Ivo van Hove has written 1 shows including All About Eve (Adaptation).

What awards has Ivo van Hove been nominated for?

Outstanding Director of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for West Side Story, Best Direction of a Play (Tony Awards) for Network, Outstanding Director of a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for A View from the Bridge, Founders Award for Excellence in Directing (Drama League Awards), Special Citation (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for , Outstanding Director of a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for A View From the Bridge, Best Direction of a Play (Tony Awards) for Arthur Miller's A View from the Bridge, Best Director (Olivier Awards) for A View From The Bridge, Outstanding Director (The Lortels) for Scenes from a Marriage, Best Director (Evening Standard Awards) for A View From The Bridge, Direction (Obie Awards) for Hedda Gabler and Direction (Obie Awards) for More Stately Mansions.

What awards has Ivo van Hove won?

Ivo van Hove has received several prestigious awards, including Outstanding Director of a Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for West Side Story. He won Outstanding Director of a Play at the Drama Desk Awards for A View from the Bridge and received the Founders Award for Excellence in Directing from the Drama League Awards. Additionally, he was honored with a Special Citation from the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards, as well as Outstanding Director of a Play at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for A View From the Bridge. He also won Best Direction of a Play at the Tony Awards for Arthur Miller's A View from the Bridge, and Best Director at the Olivier Awards for A View From The Bridge. Furthermore, van Hove received two Obie Awards for Direction, one for Hedda Gabler and another for More Stately Mansions.

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