James Goldman
Date of Death: October 28, 1998 (71)
Birth Place: Chicago, IL, USA
Latest News on James Goldman:
Rachel Bay Jones, Stephanie J. Block, Derrick Baskin & Aaron Lazar Will Lead FOLLIES in Concert at Pasadena Playhouse (Dec 19, 2024)
Review: Theater UnCorked's THE LION IN WINTER Roars with Royal Intrigue (Dec 13, 2024)
FOLLIES Comes to Northern Ireland Opera in 2025 (Dec 10, 2024)
Rachel Bay Jones, Stephanie J. Block, Derrick Baskin & Aaron Lazar Will Lead FOLLIES in Concert at Pasadena Playhouse (Dec 19, 2024)
Review: Theater UnCorked's THE LION IN WINTER Roars with Royal Intrigue (Dec 13, 2024)
FOLLIES Comes to Northern Ireland Opera in 2025 (Dec 10, 2024)
STAGE CREDITS
Writing
Playwright
Playwright
Bookwriter
Bookwriter/Composer/Lyricist
Bookwriter
Bookwriter
Bookwriter
Bookwriter/Lyricist
Awards and Nominations
winner
Olivier Awards - 1987 - Musical of the Year
James Goldman, Follies
Videos
VIDEO: First Look at Natascia Diaz & More in FOLLIES at San Francisco Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Jul 21, 2022
Broadway Rewind: Bernadette Peters Sings 'Losing My Mind' and More from FOLLIES
by Taylor Brethauer-Hamling - Nov 12, 2020
STAGE TUBE: Watch Highlights of Christiane Noll, Emily Skinner, Adam Heller, Bradley Dean and More in The Rep's FOLLIES
by Christina Mancuso - Sep 9, 2016
TV Exclusive: Rob Marshall Confirms He's 'Looking Into' a Film Adaptation of Stephen Sondheim's FOLLIES!
by TV - Press Previews - Apr 21, 2015
SOUND OFF WORLD PREMIERE EXCLUSIVE: GLEE's Lea Michele & Darren Criss Sing 'Broadway Baby' From Sondheim's FOLLIES
by Pat Cerasaro - Apr 5, 2014
TV: Tony Winner Gregg Barnes - 'FOLLIES Feels Like The Little Engine That Could'
by Jessica Lewis - Jun 14, 2012
TV: Special Extended Feature - Tony-Nominated FOLLIES Cast in Performance in Los Angeles!
by Jessica Lewis - May 29, 2012
News
Rachel Bay Jones, Stephanie J. Block, Derrick Baskin & Aaron Lazar Will Lead FOLLIES in Concert at Pasadena Playhouse
Casting has been announced for Follies in Concert at Pasadena Civic Auditorium. Rachel Bay Jones will star as Sally Durant Plummer, Stephanie J. Block will star as Phyllis Rogers Stone, Derrick Baskin will star as Buddy Plummer, and Aaron Lazar will star as Benjamin Stone in Stephen Sondheim’s groundbreaking musical presented in concert with a full 25-piece orchestra.
Casting has been announced for Follies in Concert at Pasadena Civic Auditorium. Rachel Bay Jones will star as Sally Durant Plummer, Stephanie J. Block will star as Phyllis Rogers Stone, Derrick Baskin will star as Buddy Plummer, and Aaron Lazar will star as Benjamin Stone in Stephen Sondheim’s groundbreaking musical presented in concert with a full 25-piece orchestra.
Review: Theater UnCorked's THE LION IN WINTER Roars with Royal Intrigue
Theater UnCorked has opened its sixth season with a sharp, searing production of “The Lion in Winter” that lays out a powerful story of a royal family struggling both with succession planning and with each other. It may be an unconventional offering given this season’s predictable plethora of holiday productions, but the drama – which inspired the Fox-TV series “Empire” – is definitely a gift for discerning theatergoers.
Theater UnCorked has opened its sixth season with a sharp, searing production of “The Lion in Winter” that lays out a powerful story of a royal family struggling both with succession planning and with each other. It may be an unconventional offering given this season’s predictable plethora of holiday productions, but the drama – which inspired the Fox-TV series “Empire” – is definitely a gift for discerning theatergoers.
FOLLIES Comes to Northern Ireland Opera in 2025
Northern Ireland Opera’s next major production at the Grand Opera House will be Follies, running next year. Performances will begin in September 2025. Learn more here!
Northern Ireland Opera’s next major production at the Grand Opera House will be Follies, running next year. Performances will begin in September 2025. Learn more here!
Stephen Sondheim's FOLLIES Announced At Victorian Opera
Victorian Opera has announced the cast for their upcoming production of FOLLIES, featuring renowned theatre figures.
Victorian Opera has announced the cast for their upcoming production of FOLLIES, featuring renowned theatre figures.
Review: TORONTO FRINGE FESTIVAL: DAY 1
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Reviews of Chloe and Meraki, Doctor Dolittle, Crime After Crime (After Crime) and Unfurnished
Are We In a Sondheim Renaissance?
This time, the reader question was: Have there been a lot of Sondheim productions in New York City since the legendary composer and lyricist passed away?
This time, the reader question was: Have there been a lot of Sondheim productions in New York City since the legendary composer and lyricist passed away?
Kate Baldwin, Beth Leavel, and More Join FOLLIES Concert at Carnegie Hall
The complete cast has now been announced for Transport Group's concert production of Follies. The sold-out event will play one night only—Thursday, June 20, at 8:00 p.m. at Carnegie Hall.
The complete cast has now been announced for Transport Group's concert production of Follies. The sold-out event will play one night only—Thursday, June 20, at 8:00 p.m. at Carnegie Hall.
CYRANO, LA CAGE AUX FOLLES & More Set For Pasadena Playhouse 2024/2025 Season
Pasadena Playhouse has announced the lineup for its 2024/2025 season. The season includes Martin Crimp’s critically acclaimed new adaptation of Cyrano de Bergerac; a fresh new revival of Jerry Herman and Harvey Fierstein’s Tony Award® winner for Best Musical, La Cage aux Folles; a new production of Suzan-Lori Parks’ Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award®-winning classic, Topdog/Underdog; and a new play to be announced at a later date.
Pasadena Playhouse has announced the lineup for its 2024/2025 season. The season includes Martin Crimp’s critically acclaimed new adaptation of Cyrano de Bergerac; a fresh new revival of Jerry Herman and Harvey Fierstein’s Tony Award® winner for Best Musical, La Cage aux Folles; a new production of Suzan-Lori Parks’ Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award®-winning classic, Topdog/Underdog; and a new play to be announced at a later date.
Holliday, Lewis, Benko, Billings & More to Star in FOLLIES at Carnegie Hall
Follies, featuring an all-star cast of Tony Award winners and nominees, will be the tenth presentation in the Transport Group's Anne L. Bernstein Concert Series—for one night only—at Carnegie Hall. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Follies, featuring an all-star cast of Tony Award winners and nominees, will be the tenth presentation in the Transport Group's Anne L. Bernstein Concert Series—for one night only—at Carnegie Hall. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Broadway Baby Andrea McArdle to perform in Follies in Las Vegas
FOLLIES, Stephen Sondheim, and James Goldman’s legendary production will be brought to life in a spectacular performance featuring a 45-person cast, including 12 of Las Vegas’s original showgirls. The limited-run engagement will be a star-studded affair at Access Showroom at Aliante Casino + Hotel + Spa, April 11-14.
FOLLIES, Stephen Sondheim, and James Goldman’s legendary production will be brought to life in a spectacular performance featuring a 45-person cast, including 12 of Las Vegas’s original showgirls. The limited-run engagement will be a star-studded affair at Access Showroom at Aliante Casino + Hotel + Spa, April 11-14.
FOLLIES Will Premiere in Las Vegas Next Month
Metropolis Theatricals Las Vegas LLC will debut FOLLIES, Stephen Sondheim and James Goldman’s musical production, in a star-studded spectacle featuring a 45 person cast, including 12 of Las Vegas’s original showgirls.
Metropolis Theatricals Las Vegas LLC will debut FOLLIES, Stephen Sondheim and James Goldman’s musical production, in a star-studded spectacle featuring a 45 person cast, including 12 of Las Vegas’s original showgirls.
FOLLIES To Have Las Vegas Premiere In Spring 2024
Stephen Sondheim and James Goldman's FOLLIES will get its Las Vegas premiere in a new production from Metropolis Theatricals in April 2024 at Alliante+Hotel+Spa.
Stephen Sondheim and James Goldman's FOLLIES will get its Las Vegas premiere in a new production from Metropolis Theatricals in April 2024 at Alliante+Hotel+Spa.
Review: THE LION IN WINTER at .Zack Theatre
Director Tom Kopp’s sharp and brisk direction keeps things moving on the small stage at the .Zack Theater. He smartly uses Brad Slavik’s static set design to ensure the limited space never seems overcrowded with four or five actors in a scene. His collaboration with his team of actors and technicians creates an effective palate for storytelling.
Director Tom Kopp’s sharp and brisk direction keeps things moving on the small stage at the .Zack Theater. He smartly uses Brad Slavik’s static set design to ensure the limited space never seems overcrowded with four or five actors in a scene. His collaboration with his team of actors and technicians creates an effective palate for storytelling.
Musical Theatre Guild Announces Casting For Stephen Sondheim's FOLLIES
Musical Theatre Guild, a Southern California theatre institution for over a quarter century, has announced casting for its upcoming production of FOLLIES. Stephen Sondheim's classic 1971 musical reflecting the collapse of American innocence and naivete in the post-Kennedy years, will take place on Sunday, October 1st, 2023 at Santa Monica College Performing Arts Center's Eli and Edythe Broad Stage.
Musical Theatre Guild, a Southern California theatre institution for over a quarter century, has announced casting for its upcoming production of FOLLIES. Stephen Sondheim's classic 1971 musical reflecting the collapse of American innocence and naivete in the post-Kennedy years, will take place on Sunday, October 1st, 2023 at Santa Monica College Performing Arts Center's Eli and Edythe Broad Stage.
Musical Theatre Guild Reveals The 2023-2024 Season Featuring FOLLIES and THE WEDDING SINGER
Musical Theatre Guild, a Southern California theatre institution for over a quarter century, proudly announces the season of mainstage one-night-only shows for the 2023-2024 season, and a new home as well.
Musical Theatre Guild, a Southern California theatre institution for over a quarter century, proudly announces the season of mainstage one-night-only shows for the 2023-2024 season, and a new home as well.
The Girls Upstairs: Stories of 1998's Ill-Fated FOLLIES
What is it about juicy backstage drama that so intrigues audiences? For decades, people have flocked to films and plays portraying the exciting events that happen behind the curtain. Arguably, the most famous musical on this topic was written by the God of musical theatre: Stephen Sondheim. It’s title: Follies.
What is it about juicy backstage drama that so intrigues audiences? For decades, people have flocked to films and plays portraying the exciting events that happen behind the curtain. Arguably, the most famous musical on this topic was written by the God of musical theatre: Stephen Sondheim. It’s title: Follies.
Husson University's Student Theatre Company To Present The Comedy/Mystery CLUE
Husson University Theatre (HUT), the university's official student theatre club, will perform the play 'Clue,' This theatrical production was written by Sandy Rustin and is based on the screenplay by Jonathan Lynn. 'Clue' brings the classic Parker Brothers board game to life!
Husson University Theatre (HUT), the university's official student theatre club, will perform the play 'Clue,' This theatrical production was written by Sandy Rustin and is based on the screenplay by Jonathan Lynn. 'Clue' brings the classic Parker Brothers board game to life!
A World Premiere & More Set for Court Theatre's 69th Season
Court Theatre has announced its 69th season! See the full programming, and learn how to purchase tickets.
Court Theatre has announced its 69th season! See the full programming, and learn how to purchase tickets.
Dirt Dogs Theatre Co. Presents Stephen King's MISERY
Experience the heart-pounding tension of Misery as Dirt Dogs Theatre Co. (DDTCo.) envelops you in the narrative through an intimate staging of the tangled relationship between a trapped author and his psychotic fan.
Experience the heart-pounding tension of Misery as Dirt Dogs Theatre Co. (DDTCo.) envelops you in the narrative through an intimate staging of the tangled relationship between a trapped author and his psychotic fan.
Catskill's Bridge Street Theatre Celebrates Survival In 2022
In its first full season since the onset of the pandemic, one of the region's most adventurous and innovative small theatre companies came roaring back! Catskill's Bridge Street Theatre got through all of 2022 without having to cancel a single performance or send on a single replacement cast member!
In its first full season since the onset of the pandemic, one of the region's most adventurous and innovative small theatre companies came roaring back! Catskill's Bridge Street Theatre got through all of 2022 without having to cancel a single performance or send on a single replacement cast member!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has James Goldman been in?
James Goldman has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.
How many West End shows has James Goldman been in?
James Goldman has not appeared in the West End
What awards has James Goldman been nominated for?
James Goldman has been nominated for the Musical of the Year award at the Olivier Awards for his work on the show "Follies".
What awards has James Goldman won?
James Goldman has won the Musical of the Year award at the Olivier Awards for his work on the show Follies.
How many shows has James Goldman written?
James Goldman has written 6 shows including Tom Jones (Bookwriter/Lyricist), Blood, Sweat and Stanley Poole (Playwright), A Family Affair (Bookwriter/Composer/Lyricist), Follies (Bookwriter), The Lion in Winter (Playwright), Evening Primrose (Bookwriter).
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