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BIO

For MTC: Top Girls. In New York: Escaped Alone (BAM); Cloud Nine (Atlantic); Love and Information (Minetta Lane/NYTW); Cock (Duke on 42nd/STP); King Lear, The Book of Grace, Drunk Enough to Say I Love You? (The Public Theater); John Gabriel Borkman (BAM/Abbey Theatre); Dying City (Lincoln Center); A Number (NYTW); 4.48 Psychosis (St. Ann's Warehouse). Recently in London: Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, The Father, Glengarry Glen Ross (West End); The Children, The Wolf From the Door, Circle Mirror Transformation, Love and Information, Cock (Royal Court); Bakkhai, A Delicate Balance, Judgment Day (Almeida); Wild, #aiww: The Arrest of Ai Weiwei, And No More Shall We Part (Hampstead); Roots (Donmar); Dido Queen of Carthage, The Hour We Knew Nothing of Each Other, Exiles (National Theatre). Film: A Number (HBO/BBC).

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Productions

Glass. Kill. What If If Only. Imp.Glass. Kill. What If If Only. Imp.
 
[Off-Broadway, 2025]
Director
The Night of the IguanaThe Night of the Iguana
 
[West End, 2019]
Director
True WestTrue West
 
[Broadway, 2018] [Replacement]
Director[Replacement]
The ChildrenThe Children
 
[Broadway, 2017]
Director
Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?
 
[West End, 2017]
Director
Escaped AloneEscaped Alone
 
[Off-Broadway, 2017]
Director
Escaped AloneEscaped Alone
 
[West End, 2017]
Director
The FatherThe Father
 
[West End, 2015]
Director
Cloud NineCloud Nine
 
[Off-Broadway, 2015]
Director
Love and InformationLove and Information
 
[Off-Broadway, 2014]
Director
CockCock
 
[Off-Broadway, 2012]
Director
King LearKing Lear
 
[Off-Broadway, 2011]
Director
The Book Of GraceThe Book Of Grace
 
[Off-Broadway, 2010]
Director
Top GirlsTop Girls
 
[Broadway, 2008]
Director
Director
Drunk Enough To Say I Love You?
 
[Off-Broadway, 2008]
Director
Dying City
 
[Off-Broadway, 2007]
Director

Awards and Nominations


winner
Obie Awards - 2014 - Direction

James MacDonald, Love and Information

The Lortels - 2013 - Outstanding Director

James Macdonald, Cock

Olivier Awards - 1977 - Musical of the Year

James MacDonald, Something's Afoot

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Lupita Nyong’o's Brother Junior Will Join Her in Shakespeare in the Park's TWELFTH Photo
Lupita Nyong’o's Brother Junior Will Join Her in Shakespeare in the Park's TWELFTH NIGHT
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 30, 2025

The Public Theater has revealed additional cast and the production dates ahead of this summer’s production of TWELFTH NIGHT. See who is staring and learn how to attend.
Royal Shakespeare Company Reveals Summer 2025 Season Featuring THE BFG and More Photo
Royal Shakespeare Company Reveals Summer 2025 Season Featuring THE BFG and More
by Stephi Wild - Jan 29, 2025

Details have been announced for the RSC's Summer 2025 season and upcoming festive family show, The BFG. Learn more about the full season lineup and how to get tickets here!
Last Chance To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 27, 2024

This is the last chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Final Week To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 23, 2024

This is the final week to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
UNICORN By Mike Bartlett Opens At The Garrick Theatre This February Photo
UNICORN By Mike Bartlett Opens At The Garrick Theatre This February
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 18, 2024

Unicorn will debut at the Garrick Theatre in the West End from 4 February for strictly limited run until 26 April 2025
Vote For The 2024 BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Awards; LA LLAMADA at Spanish Theatre Repertory Company Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 16, 2024

Voting continues for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Cast Set For BELLY OF THE BEAST at Finborough Theatre Photo
Cast Set For BELLY OF THE BEAST at Finborough Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Nov 19, 2024

The cast has been announced for the world premiere of Belly of the Beast, an award-winning new play from a debut playwright, Saana Sze. Learn more about the show and the cast here!
Cast Announced For Ma-Yi Theater Company's SUMO 相' At The Public Theater Photo
Cast Announced For Ma-Yi Theater Company's SUMO 相' At The Public Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 15, 2024

Ma-Yi Theater Company and The Public Theater announced the cast for SUMO 相撲, featuring a diverse ensemble of performers. The production explores themes of tradition and identity through the lens of sumo wrestling.
UNICORN Will Make Premiere at the Garrick Theatre Photo
UNICORN Will Make Premiere at the Garrick Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Nov 13, 2024

The world premiere of Mike Bartlett’s new play Unicorn, directed by James Macdonald, starring Nicola Walker (Polly), Stephen Mangan (Nick), and Erin Doherty (Kate), will debut at the Garrick Theatre.
Show of the Week: Save up to 40% on WAITING FOR GODOT Photo
Show of the Week: Save up to 40% on WAITING FOR GODOT
by Stephi Wild - Nov 11, 2024

Save up to 40% on tickets to Waiting For Godot at Theatre Royal Haymarket. Tickets are available from £25. Learn more about the show and how to get tickets here!
Save Up to 40% on WAITING FOR GODOT at Theatre Royal Haymarket Photo
Save Up to 40% on WAITING FOR GODOT at Theatre Royal Haymarket
by Stephi Wild - Oct 21, 2024

Save up to 40% on tickets to Waiting For Godot  at Theatre Royal Haymarket. Tickets are available from £45!
4.48 PSYCHOSIS Transfers to The Other Place Next Year Photo
4.48 PSYCHOSIS Transfers to The Other Place Next Year
by Stephi Wild - Oct 17, 2024

The Royal Shakespeare Company and the Royal Court Theatre have announced a new co-production of 4.48 Psychosis, which sees the original cast and creative team re-visit Sarah Kane’s final masterpiece 25 years on.
WAITING FOR GODOT Adds Additional Week of Performances At Theatre Royal Haymarket Photo
WAITING FOR GODOT Adds Additional Week of Performances At Theatre Royal Haymarket
by Stephi Wild - Oct 2, 2024

An additional week of performances has been added for Waiting for Godot at Theatre Royal Haymarket, now running until 21 December 2024.
Elevator Repair Service's GATZ Returns To The Public Theater In November Photo
Elevator Repair Service's GATZ Returns To The Public Theater In November
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 1, 2024

The Public Theater will present the final New York City encore presentation of Elevator Repair Service's critically acclaimed GATZ based on The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald. More than a decade after the last time the epic played at The Public, the production will once again bring this creative retelling of a classic to a new generation of audiences.
New Musicals GODDESS and THE SEAT OF OUR PANTS Join The Public Theater's 2025 Seaso Photo
New Musicals GODDESS and THE SEAT OF OUR PANTS Join The Public Theater's 2025 Season
by Stephi Wild - Sep 25, 2024

The Public Theater has announced two additional new musicals that will be part of The Public’s Spring 2025 and Fall 2025 seasons at their landmark Astor Place home on 425 Lafayette Street. The new musicals include GODDESS and THE SEAT OF OUR PANTS.
Review: WAITING FOR GODOT, Theatre Royal Haymarket Photo
Review: WAITING FOR GODOT, Theatre Royal Haymarket
by Cindy Marcolina - Sep 20, 2024

A country road. A tree. Evening. Two figures commiserate with each other’s woes. “Nothing to be done”. We have to wait 35 years to receive a really revolutionary new take on Waiting for Godot: Samuel Beckett’s estate still has too much power over any revival of the 20th century classic. James Macdonald’s starry cast is, obviously, the draw here: Ben Whishaw returns to the West End as Vladimir, the restless soul of the pair, while Lucian Msamati is the forgetful Estragon. It’s an excellent opportunity to see a handful of our most exquisite performers at work.
GOOD BONES by James Ijames Extends at The Public Through Late October Photo
GOOD BONES by James Ijames Extends at The Public Through Late October
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 12, 2024

The Public Theater will begin performances for the New York premiere of GOOD BONES, written by Pulitzer Prize winner James Ijames. The production has been extended. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Full Cast Set For WAITING FOR GODOT at Theatre Royal Haymarket Photo
Full Cast Set For WAITING FOR GODOT at Theatre Royal Haymarket
by Stephi Wild - Aug 19, 2024

Rehearsals have started for the new production of Samuel Beckett’s Waiting for Godot, directed by James Macdonald. Learn more about the cast here!
UTA Names Patrick Herold And Rachel Viola Co-Heads Of Theatre Photo
UTA Names Patrick Herold And Rachel Viola Co-Heads Of Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 14, 2024

UTA has named Patrick Herold and Rachel Viola co-heads of the agency’s theatre practice. Read more.
Cast Announced For James Ijames' GOOD BONES At The Public Theater Photo
Cast Announced For James Ijames' GOOD BONES At The Public Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 24, 2024

The Public Theater has announced casting for the long-anticipated New York premiere of GOOD BONES written by Pulitzer Prize winner James Ijames and directed by Public Theater Associate Artistic Director/Resident Director Saheem Ali.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has James Macdonald been nominated for?

Direction (Obie Awards) for Love and Information, Outstanding Director (The Lortels) for Cock and Musical of the Year (Olivier Awards) for Something's Afoot.

What awards has James Macdonald won?

James Macdonald has won an Obie Award for Direction for Love and Information.

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