Jerry Whiddon
Latest News on Jerry Whiddon:
THE BAND'S VISIT, JITNEY, And More Nominated for 2020 Helen Hayes Awards (Feb 4, 2020)
BWW Review: DON'T LET THE PIGEON DRIVE THE BUS (THE MUSICAL!) at Kennedy Center (Nov 28, 2019)
Cast and Creative Team Announced for DON'T LET THE PIGEON DRIVE THE BUS! (THE MUSICAL!) (Oct 30, 2019)
THE BAND'S VISIT, JITNEY, And More Nominated for 2020 Helen Hayes Awards (Feb 4, 2020)
BWW Review: DON'T LET THE PIGEON DRIVE THE BUS (THE MUSICAL!) at Kennedy Center (Nov 28, 2019)
Cast and Creative Team Announced for DON'T LET THE PIGEON DRIVE THE BUS! (THE MUSICAL!) (Oct 30, 2019)
Awards and Nominations
Helen Hayes Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Director of a Play, HELEN Production
Jerry WhiddonTiny Tim's Christmas Carol
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Book of a Musical
The Last Ship, The Last Ship
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2015 - Outstanding New Broadway Musical
The Last Ship, The Last Ship
Helen Hayes Awards - 2009 - The Robert Prosky Award for Outstanding Lead Actor, Resident Play
Jerry WhiddonBlackbird
Helen Hayes Awards - 2001 - Outstanding Director, Resident Musical
Jerry WhiddonYou're A Good Man Charlie Brown
Helen Hayes Awards - 1997 - Outstanding Lead Actor, Resident Play
Jerry WhiddonAn Almost Holy Picture
Helen Hayes Awards - 1995 - Outstanding Lead Actor, Resident Play
Jerry WhiddonWho's Afraid of Viginia Woolf?
Helen Hayes Awards - 1993 - Outstanding Lead Actor, Resident Play
Jerry WhiddonJoe Egg
Helen Hayes Awards - 1990 - Outstanding Lead Actor, Resident Production
Jerry WhiddonHeathen Valley
Olivier Awards - 1990 - Outstanding Lead Actor, Resident Production
Jerry WhiddonHeathen Valley
News
THE BAND'S VISIT, JITNEY, And More Nominated for 2020 Helen Hayes Awards
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 4, 2020
Tonight, at a celebration honoring theatre excellence on stages across the Washington area, theatre artists, administrators, patrons, and special guests gathered in the National Theatre's Helen Hayes Gallery for theatreWashington's announcement of nominees for the 36th Annual Helen Hayes Awards, which will be presented on Monday, May 18 at an event at the Anthem.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 4, 2020
Tonight, at a celebration honoring theatre excellence on stages across the Washington area, theatre artists, administrators, patrons, and special guests gathered in the National Theatre's Helen Hayes Gallery for theatreWashington's announcement of nominees for the 36th Annual Helen Hayes Awards, which will be presented on Monday, May 18 at an event at the Anthem.
BWW Review: DON'T LET THE PIGEON DRIVE THE BUS (THE MUSICAL!) at Kennedy Center
by Jane Horwitz - Nov 28, 2019
The giggles and guffaws zoom along at top speed, even as the bus breaks down in this genuinely riotous adaptation of Mo Willems' 2003 Caldecott-awarded picture book, Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!
by Jane Horwitz - Nov 28, 2019
The giggles and guffaws zoom along at top speed, even as the bus breaks down in this genuinely riotous adaptation of Mo Willems' 2003 Caldecott-awarded picture book, Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!
Cast and Creative Team Announced for DON'T LET THE PIGEON DRIVE THE BUS! (THE MUSICAL!)
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 30, 2019
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts announces the full cast and creative team for Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! (The Musical!), a Kennedy Center-commissioned world premiere from the Kennedy Center's first-ever Education Artist-in-Residence, Emmy Award®a?'winning writer and New York Times best-selling author and illustrator Mo Willems. This fabulously fun and funny musical, running November 23, 2019a?'January 5, 2020 in the Kennedy Center Family Theater, features a script by Willems and Muppet Babies executive producer Mr. Warburton with music by Deborah Wicks La Puma, direction by Jerry Whiddon, choreography by Jessica Hartman, and dramaturgy by Megan Alrutz.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 30, 2019
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts announces the full cast and creative team for Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! (The Musical!), a Kennedy Center-commissioned world premiere from the Kennedy Center's first-ever Education Artist-in-Residence, Emmy Award®a?'winning writer and New York Times best-selling author and illustrator Mo Willems. This fabulously fun and funny musical, running November 23, 2019a?'January 5, 2020 in the Kennedy Center Family Theater, features a script by Willems and Muppet Babies executive producer Mr. Warburton with music by Deborah Wicks La Puma, direction by Jerry Whiddon, choreography by Jessica Hartman, and dramaturgy by Megan Alrutz.
BWW Interview: Theatre Life with Kimberly Schraf
by Elliot Lanes - Oct 12, 2017
Today's subject Kimberly Schraf is currently living her theatre life at Ford's Theatre portraying one of the best known female roles in the American Theatre. Not only does Kimberly give a superb performance as Linda Loman in Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman, she does so with Craig Wallace as Willy Loman. Wallece is her partner in life as well as onstage. Her once-in-a-lifetime performance can be seen through October 22nd.
by Elliot Lanes - Oct 12, 2017
Today's subject Kimberly Schraf is currently living her theatre life at Ford's Theatre portraying one of the best known female roles in the American Theatre. Not only does Kimberly give a superb performance as Linda Loman in Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman, she does so with Craig Wallace as Willy Loman. Wallece is her partner in life as well as onstage. Her once-in-a-lifetime performance can be seen through October 22nd.
Eisemann Family Series Closes with ELEPHANT AND PIGGIE'S WE ARE IN A PLAY!
by BWW News Desk - Apr 5, 2017
Eisemann Center Presents' Methodist Richardson Family Theatre Series concludes the 2016-2017 Season with Elephant and Piggie's We Are in a Play! Sunday, April 30, 2017 at 2:30 pm in the Hill Performance Hall at the Eisemann Center.
by BWW News Desk - Apr 5, 2017
Eisemann Center Presents' Methodist Richardson Family Theatre Series concludes the 2016-2017 Season with Elephant and Piggie's We Are in a Play! Sunday, April 30, 2017 at 2:30 pm in the Hill Performance Hall at the Eisemann Center.
BWW Review: A Victory of a Performance with ELEPHANT & PIGGIE'S WE ARE IN A PLAY!
by Kristen Morale - Jan 29, 2017
Recently arrived for its off-Broadway premiere at the New Victory Theater is Mo Willems' musical extravaganza 'Elephant & Piggie's We Are in a Play!,: written especially for the little guys in a theater that caters to children of all ages. When not watching their children squeal with laughter, even adults can't help but get in on the fun they will be having by watching Elephant, Piggie and other colorful and exciting characters turn an ordinary day into quite a memorable one. Happening now at the New Victory, New York City's only theater that is dedicated to bringing children the magic of live performances, audiences can now see six-time Emmy winner and New York Times bestseller's six-book series on stage, brought to life by an upbeat and wildly catchy score by Deborah Wicks La Puma and talented actors who have enough energy and pizazz in their step to make an entire theater of children immensely happy.
by Kristen Morale - Jan 29, 2017
Recently arrived for its off-Broadway premiere at the New Victory Theater is Mo Willems' musical extravaganza 'Elephant & Piggie's We Are in a Play!,: written especially for the little guys in a theater that caters to children of all ages. When not watching their children squeal with laughter, even adults can't help but get in on the fun they will be having by watching Elephant, Piggie and other colorful and exciting characters turn an ordinary day into quite a memorable one. Happening now at the New Victory, New York City's only theater that is dedicated to bringing children the magic of live performances, audiences can now see six-time Emmy winner and New York Times bestseller's six-book series on stage, brought to life by an upbeat and wildly catchy score by Deborah Wicks La Puma and talented actors who have enough energy and pizazz in their step to make an entire theater of children immensely happy.
ELEPHANT & PIGGIE'S WE ARE IN A PLAY! Makes Off-Broadway Premiere Today at New Victory Theater
by BroadwayWorld JR - Jan 28, 2017
Elephant & Piggie's We Are in a Play! makes its Off-Broadway Premiere from today, January 28, through February 5, 2017, at The New Victory Theater, NYC's only theater dedicated to quality performing arts for kids and families.
by BroadwayWorld JR - Jan 28, 2017
Elephant & Piggie's We Are in a Play! makes its Off-Broadway Premiere from today, January 28, through February 5, 2017, at The New Victory Theater, NYC's only theater dedicated to quality performing arts for kids and families.
ELEPHANT & PIGGIE'S WE ARE IN A PLAY! to Make Off-Broadway Premiere at New Victory Theater
by BroadwayWorld JR - Jan 10, 2017
Elephant & Piggie's We Are in a Play! makes its Off-Broadway Premiere from January 28 - February 5, 2017, at The New Victory Theater, NYC's only theater dedicated to quality performing arts for kids and families.
by BroadwayWorld JR - Jan 10, 2017
Elephant & Piggie's We Are in a Play! makes its Off-Broadway Premiere from January 28 - February 5, 2017, at The New Victory Theater, NYC's only theater dedicated to quality performing arts for kids and families.
ELEPHANT & PIGGIE'S WE ARE IN A PLAY! to Bring Books to Life at Children's Theatre Company
by BWW News Desk - Sep 13, 2016
Children's Theatre Company (CTC) will present Elephant & Piggie's We Are in a Play!, based on Mo Willems' award-winning and beloved book series beginning September 13.
by BWW News Desk - Sep 13, 2016
Children's Theatre Company (CTC) will present Elephant & Piggie's We Are in a Play!, based on Mo Willems' award-winning and beloved book series beginning September 13.
ELEPHANT & PIGGIE'S WE ARE IN A PLAY! to Bring Books to Life at Children's Theatre Company
by BWW News Desk - Aug 23, 2016
Children's Theatre Company (CTC) will present Elephant & Piggie's We Are in a Play!, based on Mo Willems' award-winning and beloved book series beginning September 13.
by BWW News Desk - Aug 23, 2016
Children's Theatre Company (CTC) will present Elephant & Piggie's We Are in a Play!, based on Mo Willems' award-winning and beloved book series beginning September 13.
Children's Theatre Company Sets 2016-17 Season
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 1, 2016
Children's Theatre Company is proud to announce its 2016-2017 season which includes four musicals, two CTC audience favorites, and two world premiere productions including the development of a new Dr. Seuss musical based on the story of the Sneetches and an epic new play by Naomi Iizuka.
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 1, 2016
Children's Theatre Company is proud to announce its 2016-2017 season which includes four musicals, two CTC audience favorites, and two world premiere productions including the development of a new Dr. Seuss musical based on the story of the Sneetches and an epic new play by Naomi Iizuka.
BWW Review: ELEPHANT AND PIGGIE Play at the Kennedy Center
by Keith Tittermary - Dec 7, 2015
I was sitting in the Family Theatre at the Kennedy Center and was getting ready to watch Elephant & Piggie' We Are In A Play, and there was a young boy sitting next to me who did NOT want to be there. Crying and screaming, his dad finally took him out, as he calmed down and came back in the show was starting. And for the next 55 minutes, he sat mesmerized at the stage. That is the magic of live theater.
by Keith Tittermary - Dec 7, 2015
I was sitting in the Family Theatre at the Kennedy Center and was getting ready to watch Elephant & Piggie' We Are In A Play, and there was a young boy sitting next to me who did NOT want to be there. Crying and screaming, his dad finally took him out, as he calmed down and came back in the show was starting. And for the next 55 minutes, he sat mesmerized at the stage. That is the magic of live theater.
The Kennedy Center's ELEPHANT & PIGGIE'S WE ARE IN A PLAY! Heads Out on Tour in 2016
by BWW News Desk - Nov 19, 2015
The Kennedy Center production of ELEPHANT & PIGGIE'S WE ARE IN A PLAY! launches its first national tour January 11, 2016 as part of the Center's Theater for Young Audiences on Tour series for young people and their families.
by BWW News Desk - Nov 19, 2015
The Kennedy Center production of ELEPHANT & PIGGIE'S WE ARE IN A PLAY! launches its first national tour January 11, 2016 as part of the Center's Theater for Young Audiences on Tour series for young people and their families.
BWW Review: GUYS AND DOLLS at the Olney Theatre Center - You Can Bet on Having a Great Time
by Charles Shubow - Nov 19, 2015
Frank Loesser musical is sure to entertain.
by Charles Shubow - Nov 19, 2015
Frank Loesser musical is sure to entertain.
Matt Faucher, Jessica Lauren Ball, Paul Binotto and Lauren Weinberg Lead GUYS AND DOLLS, Starting Tonight at Olney Theatre Center
by BWW News Desk - Nov 11, 2015
Olney Theatre Center, a Mid-Atlantic destination for extraordinary theater performance and education, continues its 2015-2016 season with the classic American musical GUYS AND DOLLS tonight, November 11 through December 27 on the Mainstage.
by BWW News Desk - Nov 11, 2015
Olney Theatre Center, a Mid-Atlantic destination for extraordinary theater performance and education, continues its 2015-2016 season with the classic American musical GUYS AND DOLLS tonight, November 11 through December 27 on the Mainstage.
Kennedy Center to Present ELEPHANT & PIGGIE'S WE ARE IN A PLAY!
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 29, 2015
The Kennedy Center presents the return of Elephant & Piggie's We Are in a Play! in the Family Theater from November 25, 2015 to January 3, 2016.
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 29, 2015
The Kennedy Center presents the return of Elephant & Piggie's We Are in a Play! in the Family Theater from November 25, 2015 to January 3, 2016.
Matt Faucher, Jessica Lauren Ball, Paul Binotto and Lauren Weinberg to Lead GUYS AND DOLLS at Olney Theatre Center
by BWW News Desk - Sep 29, 2015
Olney Theatre Center, a Mid-Atlantic destination for extraordinary theater performance and education, continues its 2015-2016 season with the classic American musical GUYS AND DOLLS November 11 through December 27 on the Mainstage.
by BWW News Desk - Sep 29, 2015
Olney Theatre Center, a Mid-Atlantic destination for extraordinary theater performance and education, continues its 2015-2016 season with the classic American musical GUYS AND DOLLS November 11 through December 27 on the Mainstage.
BWW Reviews: Round House Breathes Fresh Air Into UNCLE VANYA
by Itai Yasur - Apr 16, 2015
Armed with a new, more relevant, adaptation by Annie Baker, director John Vreeke has pulled together a lively and energetic take on Chekov that is a hilarious as it is heartbreaking. A great team of designers and extraordinary cast has made Round House Theatre's take on UNCLE VANYA a highlight of the season.
by Itai Yasur - Apr 16, 2015
Armed with a new, more relevant, adaptation by Annie Baker, director John Vreeke has pulled together a lively and energetic take on Chekov that is a hilarious as it is heartbreaking. A great team of designers and extraordinary cast has made Round House Theatre's take on UNCLE VANYA a highlight of the season.
SIDE SHOW, SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE Top 2015 Helen Hayes Awards - All the Winners!
by BWW News Desk - Apr 7, 2015
Tonight before a crowd of 1,200 theatre-makers and theatre-lovers at the historic Lincoln Theatre, theatreWashington celebrated excellence on Washington stages at the 2015 Helen Hayes Awards. The awards celebration was a night of excitement and surprise as 57 Washington theatre artists, theatres, and ensembles received honors in 47 categories for their outstanding accomplishments during the 2014 theatre season. Scroll down for the full list of winners!
by BWW News Desk - Apr 7, 2015
Tonight before a crowd of 1,200 theatre-makers and theatre-lovers at the historic Lincoln Theatre, theatreWashington celebrated excellence on Washington stages at the 2015 Helen Hayes Awards. The awards celebration was a night of excitement and surprise as 57 Washington theatre artists, theatres, and ensembles received honors in 47 categories for their outstanding accomplishments during the 2014 theatre season. Scroll down for the full list of winners!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What awards has Jerry Whiddon been nominated for?
Outstanding Director of a Play, HELEN Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Tiny Tim's Christmas Carol, Outstanding Book of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Last Ship, Outstanding New Broadway Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Last Ship, The Robert Prosky Award for Outstanding Lead Actor, Resident Play (Helen Hayes Awards) for Blackbird , Outstanding Director, Resident Musical (Helen Hayes Awards) for You're A Good Man Charlie Brown, Outstanding Lead Actor, Resident Play (Helen Hayes Awards) for An Almost Holy Picture, Outstanding Lead Actor, Resident Play (Helen Hayes Awards) for Who's Afraid of Viginia Woolf?, Outstanding Lead Actor, Resident Play (Helen Hayes Awards) for Joe Egg, Outstanding Lead Actor, Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Heathen Valley and Outstanding Lead Actor, Resident Production (Olivier Awards) for Heathen Valley.
Videos