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STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
2000
Performer

Productions

 
[Off-Broadway, 2014]
Founding Artistic Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2010]
Founding Artistic Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2010]
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[Off-Broadway, 2010]
Founding Artistic Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2010]
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[Off-Broadway, 2009]
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[Off-Broadway, 2009]
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[Off-Broadway, 2009]
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[Off-Broadway, 2008]
Founding Artistic Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2008]
Founding Artistic Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2008]
Founding Artistic Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2008]
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[Off-Broadway, 2007]
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[Off-Broadway, 2006]
Founding Artistic Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2006]
Founding Artistic Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2006]
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[Off-Broadway, 2005]
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[Off-Broadway, 2004]
Founding Artistic Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2004]
Founding Artistic Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2004]
Founding Artistic Director
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2003]
Founding Artistic Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2003]
Founding Artistic Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2003]
Founding Artistic Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2003]
Founding Artistic Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2002]
Artistic Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2002]
Founding Artistic Director
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2002]
Artistic Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2002]
Founding Artistic Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2001]
Artistic Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2001]
Founding Artistic Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2001]
Founding Artistic Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2000]
Founding Artistic Director
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2000]
Founding Artistic Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2000]
Artistic Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 1999]
Artistic Producer
 
[Off-Broadway, 1999]
Artistic Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 1998]
Artistic Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 1998]
Founding Artistic Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 1998]
Artistic Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 1997]
Director
Artistic Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 1997]
Artistic Director
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 1996]
Artistic Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 1996]
Artistic Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 1996]
Artistic Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 1996]
Artistic Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 1996]
Artistic Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 1995]
Artistic Director
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 1995]
Artistic Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 1995]
Director
Artistic Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 1995]
Artistic Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 1994]
Artistic Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 1994]
Artistic Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 1994]
Director
Artistic Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 1994]
Artistic Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 1993]
Artistic Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 1993]
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[Off-Broadway, 1993]
Director
Artistic Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 1992]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 1992]
Artistic Director

Awards and Nominations


winner
- 2017 - Hall of Fame Award

James Houghton


winner
The Lortels - 2016 - Lifetime Achievement Award

James Houghton


winner
Obie Awards - 2015 - Sustained Achievement Award

James Houghton


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1999 - Outstanding Director - Play

James HoughtonThe American Clock

Drama Desk Awards - 1997 - Outstanding Director - Play

James Houghton, The American Clock

News


Signature Theatre Names Emily Shooltz as the Organization's New Artistic Director

Signature Theatre has announced Emily Shooltz as the organization’s new Artistic Director. Shooltz will step into the role November 1, following a nationwide search for a dynamic candidate with the experience and daring to carry Signature’s mission and unique producing model into the future.
Paige Evans to Step Down as Signature Theatre Artistic Director

Signature Theatre Artistic Director Paige Evans will step down in June, having led the company since 2016. Learn more about the transition.
Eugene O'Neill Theater Center Names Melia Bensussen Artistic Director of National Playwrights Conference

Eugene O’Neill Theater Center has revealed that Melia Bensussen will be taking the reins of its flagship program, the National Playwrights Conference.
Signature Theatre Presents Dominique Morisseau's SUNSET BABY, Directed by Steve H. Broadnax III, January 30- March 10

Signature Theatre presents Signature Premiere Resident, Tony Award nominee, and MacArthur Fellow Dominique Morisseau's Sunset Baby, directed by Steve H. Broadnax III.
Valerie Brea Ross Named Executive Director Of The Horton Foote Prize

Horton Foote Prize founder Mari Marchbanks announced today she will step down as Executive Director of the Horton Foote Prize. Valerie Brea Ross, Administrative Director of the Horton Foote Prize, will take over the role of Executive Director starting in January 2024. Ms. Marchbanks will continue her role as chair of the Prize board. 
Cast & Creative Team Announced For World Premiere Of Dave Malloy's THREE HOUSES

Signature Theatre announces the cast and creative team for the world premiere production of Dave Malloy's Three Houses, directed and choreographed by Annie Tippe. The musical will feature J.D. Mollison, Mia Pak, Margo Seibert, Henry Stram, Scott Stangland, and Ching Valdes-Aran. Performances begin on April 30, 2024.
Cast Set for Dominique Morisseau's SUNSET BABY at Signature Theatre

Signature Theatre has revealed the cast of Dominique Morisseau's 'Sunset Baby,' directed by Steve H. Broadnax III.
David Harbour, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Ann Dowd, and Denis O'Hare to Perform in Signature Theatre Reading of Sam Shepard's TRUE WEST

Signature Theatre today will present an all-star benefit reading of Sam Shepard’s contemporary classic True West, led by acclaimed actors Ebon Moss-Bachrach (The Bear, Girls) as Austin, David Harbour (Stranger Things, Black Widow) as Lee, Ann Dowd (The Handmaid’s Tale, Compliance) as Mom, and Denis O’Hare (American Horror Story, True Blood) as Saul.
Now Hiring: Stage Manager, Managing Director, & More - BWW Classifieds

This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 10/12/2023 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.
Now Hiring: Company Manager, Wardrobe Supervisor, & More - BWW Classifieds

This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 10/5/2023 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.
This Week's New Classifieds on BWW - 9/28/2023

This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 9/28/2023 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.
Juilliard's MFA Acting Program Will Be Tuition-Free Starting in 2024-25

Juilliard announced that the Drama Division’s Master of Fine Arts in Acting will join the school’s growing list of tuition-free programs starting in the 2024-25 academic year, becoming funded through scholarships in perpetuity.
Now Hiring: Carpenter, Performers, and More - BWW Classifieds

This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 9/21/2023 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.
This Week's New Classifieds on BWW - 9/15/2023

This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 9/15/2023 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.
Signature Theatre Opens Submissions for The Judith Champion Musical Theater LaunchPad Residency

Signature Theatre has opened submissions for the Judith Champion Musical Theater LaunchPad Residency. Lear more about the Residency!
Now Hiring: Production Manager, Teaching Artist, & More - BWW Classifieds

This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 9/7/2023 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.
Now Hiring: Community Engagement Manager, Company Manager, & More - BWW Classifieds

This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 8/24/2023 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.
Now Hiring: Marketing Manager, Technical Director & More - BWW Classifieds

This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 8/17/2023 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.
Now Hiring: Producing Artistic Director, Manager of Donor Programs, & More - BWW Classifieds

This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 8/3/2023 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.
Now Hiring: Audio Engineer, Light Board Operator/Programmer, and More - BWW Classifieds

This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 7/27/2023 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has James Houghton been nominated for?

Hall of Fame Award (), Lifetime Achievement Award (The Lortels) for , Sustained Achievement Award (Obie Awards), Outstanding Director - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The American Clock and Outstanding Director - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The American Clock.

What awards has James Houghton won?

James Houghton has won several prestigious awards, including the Hall of Fame Award, the Lifetime Achievement Award from The Lortels, the Sustained Achievement Award from the Obie Awards, and the Outstanding Director - Play award at the Drama Desk Awards for his work on The American Clock.

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