Jo Mielziner
Date of Death: March 15, 1976 (74)
Birth Place: Paris, FRANCE
Latest News on Jo Mielziner:
A History of GYPSY's Mama Rose and the Women Who Have Played Her (Dec 29, 2024)
Patti LuPone, Vanessa Williams & Joshua Henry to Perform at New York City Ballet's 2023 Fall Gala (Sep 11, 2023)
New York City Ballet to Present 2023 Fall Gala Featuring Jerome Robbins' GLASS PIECES & More (Jun 14, 2023)
A History of GYPSY's Mama Rose and the Women Who Have Played Her (Dec 29, 2024)
Patti LuPone, Vanessa Williams & Joshua Henry to Perform at New York City Ballet's 2023 Fall Gala (Sep 11, 2023)
New York City Ballet to Present 2023 Fall Gala Featuring Jerome Robbins' GLASS PIECES & More (Jun 14, 2023)
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Awards and Nominations
Tony Awards - 1971 - Best Scenic Design
Jo Mielziner , Father's Day
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1970 - Outstanding Set Design
Jo Mielziner, Child's Play
winner
The Hewes Awards - 1970 - Scenic Design
Jo Mielziner, Child's Play
winner
Tony Awards - 1970 - Best Lighting Design
Jo Mielziner, Child's Play
winner
The Hewes Awards - 1969 - Scenic Design
Jo Mielziner, 1776
Tony Awards - 1969 - Best Scenic Design
Jo Mielziner , 1776
Tony Awards - 1961 - Best Scenic Design of a Play
Jo Mielziner, The Devil's Advocate
Tony Awards - 1960 - Best Scenic Design of a Musical
Jo Mielziner, Gypsy
Tony Awards - 1960 - Best Scenic Design of a Play
Jo Mielziner, The Best Man
Tony Awards - 1958 - Best Scenic Design
Jo Mielziner, Miss Lonelyhearts
Tony Awards - 1958 - Best Scenic Design
Jo Mielziner, The Day the Money Stopped
Tony Awards - 1958 - Best Scenic Design
Jo Mielziner, Oh, Captain!
Tony Awards - 1958 - Best Scenic Design
Jo Mielziner , Look Homeward, Angel
Tony Awards - 1958 - Best Scenic Design
Jo Mielziner, The Square Root of Wonderful
Tony Awards - 1956 - Best Scenic Design
Jo Mielziner, Middle of the Night
Tony Awards - 1956 - Best Scenic Design
Jo Mielziner, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
Tony Awards - 1956 - Best Scenic Design
Jo Mielziner, The Lark
winner
Tony Awards - 1952 - Best Scenic Design
Jo Mielziner, The King and I
winner
Tony Awards - 1950 - Best Scenic Design
Jo Mielziner, The Innocents
winner
Tony Awards - 1949 - Best Scenic Design
Jo Mielziner, South Pacific
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A History of GYPSY's Mama Rose and the Women Who Have Played Her
by Stephi Wild - Dec 29, 2024
Gypsy is back on Broadway, starring Audra McDonald in the iconic role of Mama Rose. BroadwayWorld is looking back on some of the performers who have taken on the musical's lead role, from Ethel Merman to Patti LuPone, Bernadette Peters, and more.
by Stephi Wild - Dec 29, 2024
Gypsy is back on Broadway, starring Audra McDonald in the iconic role of Mama Rose. BroadwayWorld is looking back on some of the performers who have taken on the musical's lead role, from Ethel Merman to Patti LuPone, Bernadette Peters, and more.
Patti LuPone, Vanessa Williams & Joshua Henry to Perform at New York City Ballet's 2023 Fall Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 11, 2023
Patti LuPone, Vanessa Williams and Joshua Henry will perform at the New York City Ballet's 2023 Fall Gala on Thursday, October 5, at the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 11, 2023
Patti LuPone, Vanessa Williams and Joshua Henry will perform at the New York City Ballet's 2023 Fall Gala on Thursday, October 5, at the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center.
New York City Ballet to Present 2023 Fall Gala Featuring Jerome Robbins' GLASS PIECES & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 14, 2023
New York City Ballet, which will celebrate its 75th Anniversary during its 2023-24 season, will present its annual Fall Gala on Thursday, October 5, 2023 at the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 14, 2023
New York City Ballet, which will celebrate its 75th Anniversary during its 2023-24 season, will present its annual Fall Gala on Thursday, October 5, 2023 at the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center.
YOU'LL BE SWELL! YOU'LL BE GREAT! THE FINE ART OF PERFORMANCE Extended At Helicline Fine Art
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 23, 2022
You'll Be Swell! You'll Be Great! The Fine Art of Performance, the current exhibition from Helicline Fine Art is extended now through October 31.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 23, 2022
You'll Be Swell! You'll Be Great! The Fine Art of Performance, the current exhibition from Helicline Fine Art is extended now through October 31.
YOU'LL BE SWELL! YOU'LL BE GREAT! THE FINE ART OF PERFORMANCE Exhibition Adds Additional Works
by Stephi Wild - Jun 23, 2022
Additional works have been added to You'll Be Swell! You'll Be Great! The Fine Art of Performance, the new exhibition from Helicline Fine Art running now through August 31.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 23, 2022
Additional works have been added to You'll Be Swell! You'll Be Great! The Fine Art of Performance, the new exhibition from Helicline Fine Art running now through August 31.
Online Exhibit Will Include Pieces From HELLO, DOLLY!, CABARET, MY FAIR LADY, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Apr 20, 2022
You’ll Be Swell! You’ll Be Great! The Fine Art of Performance is the new exhibition from Helicline Fine Art beginning May 2 through August 31, 2022. About three dozen works of art depicting theatre, film, dance, music and circus, will be available online and in person.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 20, 2022
You’ll Be Swell! You’ll Be Great! The Fine Art of Performance is the new exhibition from Helicline Fine Art beginning May 2 through August 31, 2022. About three dozen works of art depicting theatre, film, dance, music and circus, will be available online and in person.
Learn All About Irving Berlin's ANNIE GET YOUR GUN and Celebrate Broadway's Return with #NoBusinessLikeShowBusiness
by Team BWW - Nov 8, 2021
Live theatre is officially back and Concord Theatricals is celebrating! 'There's No Business Like Show Business' is a digital celebration that launched just last month, marking the return of live theater and all of the incredible people who help to make it happen. The celebration coincides with the 75th anniversary of Irving Berlin's Annie Get Your Gun and its iconic showstopper 'There's No Business Like Show Business,' a song that has more resonance than ever this year.
by Team BWW - Nov 8, 2021
Live theatre is officially back and Concord Theatricals is celebrating! 'There's No Business Like Show Business' is a digital celebration that launched just last month, marking the return of live theater and all of the incredible people who help to make it happen. The celebration coincides with the 75th anniversary of Irving Berlin's Annie Get Your Gun and its iconic showstopper 'There's No Business Like Show Business,' a song that has more resonance than ever this year.
Highlighting Iconic Set Designers from Broadway Past
by Team BWW - Oct 16, 2021
Who are some of Broadway's greatest set designers? Which scenic designers have won the most Tony Awards? Read more about some of the greatest behind the scenes employees of Broadway and study up on ten iconic set designers from Broadway history.
by Team BWW - Oct 16, 2021
Who are some of Broadway's greatest set designers? Which scenic designers have won the most Tony Awards? Read more about some of the greatest behind the scenes employees of Broadway and study up on ten iconic set designers from Broadway history.
Arthur P. Siccardi, Broadway Production Supervisor, Dies at 89
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 28, 2020
Beloved Broadway production supervisor Arthur P. Siccardi has passed away at 89. Arthur P., II was one of the best-loved figures in the American theater, with a distinguished career as a production supervisor that spanned five decades working with the biggest stars, directors and producers on some of the best-known shows in Broadway history.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 28, 2020
Beloved Broadway production supervisor Arthur P. Siccardi has passed away at 89. Arthur P., II was one of the best-loved figures in the American theater, with a distinguished career as a production supervisor that spanned five decades working with the biggest stars, directors and producers on some of the best-known shows in Broadway history.
Theater Stories: 1 of 4 Broadway Theaters Named After a Woman, Classic Revivals and More About The Vivian Beaumont Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 10, 2020
This week's Theater Stories features The Belasco Theater! Learn about the legendary theater-maker David Belasco, the history of the theater's Broadway plays, the apartment built above the theater and more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 10, 2020
This week's Theater Stories features The Belasco Theater! Learn about the legendary theater-maker David Belasco, the history of the theater's Broadway plays, the apartment built above the theater and more!
PLAY OF THE DAY! Today's Play: DEATH OF A SALESMAN by Arthur Miller
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 7, 2020
During this time when productions all over the world have been put on pause, we are coming together to celebrate plays that have left their mark on theater history. This week we will be focusing on the plays of Pulitzer Prize winning playwright, Arthur Miller. Today's play, Death of a Salesman!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 7, 2020
During this time when productions all over the world have been put on pause, we are coming together to celebrate plays that have left their mark on theater history. This week we will be focusing on the plays of Pulitzer Prize winning playwright, Arthur Miller. Today's play, Death of a Salesman!
BWW Review: Encores! I MARRIED AN ANGEL Is A Heavenly Sip of Vintage Rodgers and Hart
by Michael Dale - Mar 24, 2019
One of the quirky charms of the musicals that packed Broadway houses during early decades of the 20th Century, was the practice of allowing a stray remark that has nothing to do with anything that's going on to serve as the cue for a novelty song that has nothing to do with anything that's going on.
by Michael Dale - Mar 24, 2019
One of the quirky charms of the musicals that packed Broadway houses during early decades of the 20th Century, was the practice of allowing a stray remark that has nothing to do with anything that's going on to serve as the cue for a novelty song that has nothing to do with anything that's going on.
HILARY KNIGHT'S STAGE STRUCK WORLD Continues at Lincoln Center Library for the Performing Arts
by BWW News Desk - May 11, 2017
Hilary Knight, the well known and honored illustrator, special exhibition: "Hilary Knight's Stage Struck World" continues at The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts at Lincoln Center, 40 Lincoln Plaza (Broadway bet. 63rd & 65th Streets).
by BWW News Desk - May 11, 2017
Hilary Knight, the well known and honored illustrator, special exhibition: "Hilary Knight's Stage Struck World" continues at The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts at Lincoln Center, 40 Lincoln Plaza (Broadway bet. 63rd & 65th Streets).
Hilary Knight's STAGE STRUCK WORLD Special Exhibit Begins Today
by BWW News Desk - Apr 25, 2017
Hilary Knight, the well known and honored illustrator, will have a special exhibition: "Hilary Knight's Stage Struck World" begins today, Tuesday, April 25th at The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts at Lincoln Center, 40 Lincoln Plaza (Broadway bet 63rd & 65th Streets).
by BWW News Desk - Apr 25, 2017
Hilary Knight, the well known and honored illustrator, will have a special exhibition: "Hilary Knight's Stage Struck World" begins today, Tuesday, April 25th at The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts at Lincoln Center, 40 Lincoln Plaza (Broadway bet 63rd & 65th Streets).
New York Public Library for the Performing Arts Hosts Free Exhibit 'Hilary Knight's Stage Struck World'
by BWW News Desk - Apr 3, 2017
Hilary Knight, the well known and honored illustrator, will have a special exhibition: "Hilary Knight's Stage Struck World" beginning April 25th at The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts at Lincoln Center, 40 Lincoln Plaza (Broadway bet 63rd & 65th Streets).
by BWW News Desk - Apr 3, 2017
Hilary Knight, the well known and honored illustrator, will have a special exhibition: "Hilary Knight's Stage Struck World" beginning April 25th at The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts at Lincoln Center, 40 Lincoln Plaza (Broadway bet 63rd & 65th Streets).
NY Public Library for the Performing Arts Assistant Curator Annemarie van Roessel on the Designs of Jo Mielziner
by NYPL for the Performing Arts - Mar 30, 2017
BroadwayWorld continues our exclusive content series, in collaboration with The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts, which delves into the library's unparalleled archives, and resources. Below, check out a piece by Annemarie van Roessel, Assistant Curator of the Billy Rose Theatre Division on: The Designs of Jo Mielziner.
by NYPL for the Performing Arts - Mar 30, 2017
BroadwayWorld continues our exclusive content series, in collaboration with The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts, which delves into the library's unparalleled archives, and resources. Below, check out a piece by Annemarie van Roessel, Assistant Curator of the Billy Rose Theatre Division on: The Designs of Jo Mielziner.
NY Public Library's Rosenberg Curator of Exhibitions Barbara Cohen-Stratyner on Stage Design by Ming Cho Lee
by NYPL for the Performing Arts - Jul 16, 2016
BroadwayWorld continues our exclusive content series, in collaboration with The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts, which delves into the library's unparalleled archives, and resources. Below, check out a piece by Barbara Cohen-Stratyner, the Judy R. and Alfred A. Rosenberg Curator of Exhibitions for the Shelby Cullom Davis Museum, The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts on: Stage Design by Ming Cho Lee.
by NYPL for the Performing Arts - Jul 16, 2016
BroadwayWorld continues our exclusive content series, in collaboration with The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts, which delves into the library's unparalleled archives, and resources. Below, check out a piece by Barbara Cohen-Stratyner, the Judy R. and Alfred A. Rosenberg Curator of Exhibitions for the Shelby Cullom Davis Museum, The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts on: Stage Design by Ming Cho Lee.
The Making of America's Musical- 1776: The Story Behind the Story
by Jeffrey Kare - Jul 4, 2016
As America celebrates its 240th Birthday today, let's talk about what is probably one of the greatest musicals ever written, and it only came about 46 years before Hamilton. 1776 dramatizes the story of how John Adams was able to persuade his colleagues to vote for American independence as well as signing the Declaration of Independence. While the musical does dramatize the most important event in American history, the story behind the musical is probably just as interesting.
by Jeffrey Kare - Jul 4, 2016
As America celebrates its 240th Birthday today, let's talk about what is probably one of the greatest musicals ever written, and it only came about 46 years before Hamilton. 1776 dramatizes the story of how John Adams was able to persuade his colleagues to vote for American independence as well as signing the Declaration of Independence. While the musical does dramatize the most important event in American history, the story behind the musical is probably just as interesting.
PHOTO FLASHBACK: White House Historical Association Posts Pics of 1776 Cast Performing For President Nixon
by Michael Dale - Jan 21, 2016
In 1970, the Broadway company of 1776 played a special performance at The White House.
by Michael Dale - Jan 21, 2016
In 1970, the Broadway company of 1776 played a special performance at The White House.
Photo Coverage: First Look at DEATH OF A SALESMAN by Tanghalang Pilipino
by Oliver Oliveros - Sep 27, 2014
Tanghalang Pilipino, the resident theater company of the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP), presents Arthur Miller's classic play DEATH OF SALESMAN ('Pahimakas Ng Isang Ahente'), translated into Filipino by National Artist for Theater and Literature Rolando Tinio, at Tanghalang Huseng Batute (Studio Theater) until Sunday, October 19.
by Oliver Oliveros - Sep 27, 2014
Tanghalang Pilipino, the resident theater company of the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP), presents Arthur Miller's classic play DEATH OF SALESMAN ('Pahimakas Ng Isang Ahente'), translated into Filipino by National Artist for Theater and Literature Rolando Tinio, at Tanghalang Huseng Batute (Studio Theater) until Sunday, October 19.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Jo Mielziner been in?
Jo Mielziner has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.
How many West End shows has Jo Mielziner been in?
Jo Mielziner has not appeared in the West End
What awards has Jo Mielziner been nominated for?
Jo Mielziner has been nominated for several awards throughout their career. They have been nominated for Best Scenic Design at the Tony Awards for shows like "Father's Day," "1776," "The Devil's Advocate," "Gypsy," "The Best Man," "Miss Lonelyhearts," "The Day the Money Stopped," "Oh, Captain!," "Look Homeward, Angel," "The Square Root of Wonderful," "Middle of the Night," "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof," "The Lark," "The King and I," "The Innocents," and "South Pacific." They have also received nominations for Outstanding Set Design at the Drama Desk Awards for "Child's Play" and Scenic Design at The Hewes Awards for "Child's Play" and "1776." Additionally, they were nominated for Best Lighting Design at the Tony Awards for "Child's Play."
What awards has Jo Mielziner won?
Jo Mielziner has won several awards for his work in set and scenic design. He received the Outstanding Set Design award from the Drama Desk Awards for "Child's Play." He also won the Scenic Design award from The Hewes Awards for "Child's Play" and "1776." In addition, Mielziner won the Best Lighting Design award at the Tony Awards for "Child's Play." He received the Best Scenic Design award at the Tony Awards for "The King and I," "The Innocents," and "South Pacific."
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