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Marshall Brickman

Birth Place: Rio de Janeiro, BRAZIL

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BIO

Films: (author or co-author) Sleeper, Annie Hall (AA), Manhattan, Manhattan Murder Mystery; (writer/director) Simon, Lovesick, The Manhattan Project, Sister Mary Explains it All. Television: The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson (head writer), The Dick Cavett ABC late night show (head writer/co-producer). Mr. Brickman entered show business as a musician, first as a member of the folk group the Tarriers and then, along with John and Michelle Phillips, as one of the New Journeymen, which re-emerged a year later (Brickman having moved onto saner pursuits) as The Mamas and the Papas. Brickman’s recording (with Eric Weissberg) of the soundtrack of Deliverance, recorded in 1963, achieved gold status twice and remains a healthy seller around the world forty years later. Mr. Brickman has published in The New York Times, The New Yorker, Playboy, and other periodicals.

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Writing

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Awards and Nominations


winner
Olivier Awards - 2009 - Best New Musical

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Tony Awards - 2006 - Best Book of a Musical

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Alexandra Burke Will Star as Morticia Addams in THE ADDAMS FAMILY UK Tour Photo
Alexandra Burke Will Star as Morticia Addams in THE ADDAMS FAMILY UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Mar 27, 2025

Casting has been announced for the UK tour of The Addams Family, including Alexandra Burke, Lesley Joseph, Clive Rowe, and Ricardo Afonso. Learn more here!
Interview: Melody Munitz Talks Playing Wednesday in THE ADDAMS FAMILY Photo
Interview: Melody Munitz Talks Playing Wednesday in THE ADDAMS FAMILY
by R. Scott Reedy - Mar 18, 2025

Anyone familiar with the mysterious and spooky, not to mention altogether ooky, Addams Family will tell you that Morticia and Gomez’s daughter Wednesday is known not only for her morbid nature, but also for her ever-present and carefully protected pigtails.
A World Premiere and More Set for Northern Stage 2025/26 Season Photo
A World Premiere and More Set for Northern Stage 2025/26 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 17, 2025

 Northern Stage has revealed its 2025/26 Season, offering five main stage productions in the Byrne Theater at the Barrette Center for the Arts. See full programming and learn more.
JERSEY BOYS Comes to Palo Alto Players Next Month Photo
JERSEY BOYS Comes to Palo Alto Players Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Mar 12, 2025

Join Palo Alto Players will continue their 94th season with the true story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, bringing The Tony Award, Grammy Award and Olivier Award-winning Best Musical JERSEY BOYS.
THE ADDAMS FAMILY New National Tour Comes To Stifel Theatre In April Photo
THE ADDAMS FAMILY New National Tour Comes To Stifel Theatre In April
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 10, 2025

A comical feast that embraces the kookiness in every family, the hysterically macabre musical, THE ADDAMS FAMILY, hits the road as Big League premieres its brand-new production for the 2025 National Tour. This 9-month tour will include a stop in St. Louis at Stifel Theatre for one performance only on Thursday, April 17 at 7:30 p.m.
FST Closes Winter Mainstage With JERSEY BOYS Photo
FST Closes Winter Mainstage With JERSEY BOYS
by Stephi Wild - Mar 5, 2025

Florida Studio Theatre will conclude its 2024-25 Winter Mainstage Series with the Tony and Olivier Award-winning musical Jersey Boys. Learn more about the show here!
JERSEY BOYS Comes to TheatreZone In Naples Photo
JERSEY BOYS Comes to TheatreZone In Naples
by Stephi Wild - Feb 27, 2025

TheatreZone, Naples' professional Equity theatre company, will present Jersey Boys, the Tony Award-winning musical that tells the rags-to-riches-to-rags story of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons.
Review: JERSEY BOYS at The Phoenix Theatre Company Photo
Review: JERSEY BOYS at The Phoenix Theatre Company
by Herbert Paine - Feb 23, 2025

The Phoenix Theatre Company’s production of JERSEY BOYS is a toe-tapping, high-energy joyride through the unforgettable music of The Four Seasons.
Review: JERSEY BOYS at ZACH Photo
Review: JERSEY BOYS at ZACH
by Joni Lorraine - Feb 10, 2025

What did our critic think of JERSEY BOYS at ZACH? JERSEY BOYS is widely regarded as one of the greatest jukebox musicals of all time, praised for its authentic storytelling, strong performances, and iconic music. Typically, I often judge a jukebox musical against my belief that they’re low hanging money making fruit. Some productions of this type of musical are better than others, and some are exceptions. ZACH’s JERSEY BOYS is an exceptional exception. 
Review: THE ADDAMS FAMILY at Heindle Center For The Performing Arts Photo
Review: THE ADDAMS FAMILY at Heindle Center For The Performing Arts
by Juliana Asbill - Feb 6, 2025

What did our critic think of THE ADDAMS FAMILY at Heindle Center For The Performing Arts?
THE ADDAMS FAMILY Comes To Birmingham Photo
THE ADDAMS FAMILY Comes To Birmingham
by Stephi Wild - Jan 29, 2025

Following two successful UK and Ireland tours and sold out concerts at The London Palladium last year, THE ADDAMS FAMILY, The Musical Comedy will run at Birmingham Hippodrome in July.
Photos: JERSEY BOYS At The Argyle Theatre Photo
Photos: JERSEY BOYS At The Argyle Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 29, 2025

The Argyle Theatre has released photos of its production of JERSEY BOYS: The Story of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons, directed and choreographed by Todd L. Underwood with musical direction by Jonathan Brenner. 
THE ADDAMS FAMILY Will Embark on Mini UK Tour Photo
THE ADDAMS FAMILY Will Embark on Mini UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Jan 28, 2025

Following two successful UK and Ireland tours and sold out concerts at The London Palladium last year, THE ADDAMS FAMILY, The Musical Comedy will embark on a mini tour.
Photos: JERSEY BOYS Opens at the Argyle Theatre Photo
Photos: JERSEY BOYS Opens at the Argyle Theatre
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Jan 26, 2025

The Argyle Theatre just celebrated opening night of JERSEY BOYS: The Story of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons, directed and choreographed by Todd L. Underwood. Check out photos from opening night!
JERSEY BOYS Comes to the Argyle Theatre Photo
JERSEY BOYS Comes to the Argyle Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jan 21, 2025

 The Argyle Theatre will present  JERSEY BOYS: The Story of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons, directed and choreographed by Todd L. Underwood with musical direction by Jonathan Brenner.
John Tartaglia, Marcia Milgrom Dodge, Rob Ruggiero & More Join The Muny 107th Season Photo
John Tartaglia, Marcia Milgrom Dodge, Rob Ruggiero & More Join The Muny 107th Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 17, 2025

The Muny has revealed the teams of directors, choreographers, music directors and lead designers whose creative visions will bring the theatre’s bold 2025 season to life. Learn more about the upcoming season!
Photos: First Looks At Actors' Playhouse's Miami Regional Premiere Of JERSEY BOYS Photo
Photos: First Looks At Actors' Playhouse's Miami Regional Premiere Of JERSEY BOYS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 15, 2025

Actors’ Playhouse will continue its 2024-2025 season with Jersey Boys, the Tony, Grammy, and Olivier Award-winning musical sensation that tells the story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons. See photos here!
Review: JERSEY BOYS at Titusville Playhouse Photo
Review: JERSEY BOYS at Titusville Playhouse
by Joseph Harrison - Jan 12, 2025

In the realm of musical theatre, jukebox musicals have their supporters and their detractors. People who are already fans of an artist or group whose music forms the score of such shows are already pre-programmed to like a production due to their familiarity with and affinity for the music used in the musical. Conversely, musical purists sometimes frown upon these types of shows due to the lack of an original score. However, there are certain musicals in this genre that find the perfect balance, appealing to all theatergoers and thus, often becoming major hits. This is definitely the case with JERSEY BOYS, the 2005 Tony Award-winning musical which tells the story of the formation, success, and breakup of the hit group, The Four Seasons, led by the iconic voice of Frankie Valli. So, I am excited to report that Titusville Playhouse is currently delivering (through February 23rd) an outstanding production of this fan favorite musical, giving audiences a production of JERSEY BOYS that is fast-paced, thrilling and certain to excite and delight both fans and newcomers.
THE ADDAMS FAMILY MUSICAL to be Presented at The Gateway This Winter Photo
THE ADDAMS FAMILY MUSICAL to be Presented at The Gateway This Winter
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 8, 2025

The Addams Family Musical - a comical feast that embraces the wackiness in every family - continues The Gateway’s 75th Season and will run at The Gateway Playhouse this winter. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Interview: Andrew Lippa of LIPPA @ 60: A BIRTHDAY BENEFIT FOR THEATREWORKS at Theatre Photo
Interview: Andrew Lippa of LIPPA @ 60: A BIRTHDAY BENEFIT FOR THEATREWORKS at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley
by Jim Munson - Dec 11, 2024

BroadwayWorld chats with composer Andrew Lippa about 'Lippa @ 60' his one-night-only gala concert to benefit TheatreWorks Silicon Valley on December 16th
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Marshall Brickman written?

Marshall Brickman has written 4 shows including Straws in the Wind (Sketches), Jersey Boys (Bookwriter), The Addams Family (Bookwriter), Happy Trails (Bookwriter).

What awards has Marshall Brickman been nominated for?

Best New Musical (Olivier Awards) for Jersey Boys and Best Book of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Jersey Boys.

What awards has Marshall Brickman won?

Marshall Brickman won the Best New Musical award at the Olivier Awards for his work on Jersey Boys.

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