Max Wright
Birth Place: Detroit, MI, USA
Latest News on Max Wright:
Review: JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT At Red Mountain Theatre (Jul 27, 2023)
Ron OJ Parson to Receive SDCF's Zelda Fichandler Award (Nov 21, 2022)
BWW Interview: Actor Ramón de Ocampo On His Many Roles, Including Hosting ZIP CODE & Being a New Dad (May 17, 2021)
Review: JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT At Red Mountain Theatre (Jul 27, 2023)
Ron OJ Parson to Receive SDCF's Zelda Fichandler Award (Nov 21, 2022)
BWW Interview: Actor Ramón de Ocampo On His Many Roles, Including Hosting ZIP CODE & Being a New Dad (May 17, 2021)
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Awards and Nominations
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1999 - Outstanding Featured Actor - Play
Max Wright, Ivanov
Tony Awards - 1998 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play
Max Wright, Ivanov
Drama Desk Awards - 1997 - Outstanding Featured Actor - Play
Max Wright, Ivanov
winner
Theatre World Awards - 1979 - Performance
Max Wright, Once in a Lifetime
News
Review: JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT At Red Mountain Theatre
What did our critic think of JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT at RED MOUNTAIN THEATRE?
What did our critic think of JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT at RED MOUNTAIN THEATRE?
Ron OJ Parson to Receive SDCF's Zelda Fichandler Award
Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation, the not-for-profit foundation of Stage Directors and Choreographers Society announced the recipient and finalist for its annual Zelda Fichandler Award.
Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation, the not-for-profit foundation of Stage Directors and Choreographers Society announced the recipient and finalist for its annual Zelda Fichandler Award.
BWW Interview: Actor Ramón de Ocampo On His Many Roles, Including Hosting ZIP CODE & Being a New Dad
Antaeus Theatre Company launches their second season of their popular podcasts THE ZIP CODE PLAYS: LOS ANGELES May 20, 2021. Each play, set in six different L.A. zip codes, features acclaimed Antaeus actors enacting scripts written by members of the Antaeus Playwright Lab. Two-time Audiofile Award-winner Ramón de Ocampo reprises his role of series host, with Jeff Gardner and Ellen Mandel returning in their respective roles as audio producer/sound designer/foley artist and music composer.
Antaeus Theatre Company launches their second season of their popular podcasts THE ZIP CODE PLAYS: LOS ANGELES May 20, 2021. Each play, set in six different L.A. zip codes, features acclaimed Antaeus actors enacting scripts written by members of the Antaeus Playwright Lab. Two-time Audiofile Award-winner Ramón de Ocampo reprises his role of series host, with Jeff Gardner and Ellen Mandel returning in their respective roles as audio producer/sound designer/foley artist and music composer.
MATILDA THE MUSICAL to Play at Red Mountain Theatre Company
Come see the 'revolting children living in revolting times' as Red Mountain Theatre Company presents Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical, running July 12 through Aug. 4.
Come see the 'revolting children living in revolting times' as Red Mountain Theatre Company presents Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical, running July 12 through Aug. 4.
BWW Review: MAMMA MIA Gets You Feeling Like a Dancing Queen at Red Mountain Theatre Company
'Mamma Mia' brings touching ballads, tight harmonies and rocking dance numbers. The entire cast is beaming with much joy and pride in what they are doing up on stage. It's impressive production with vibrant energy. Audience erupts into cheers and applause during each of the chart topping hits by ABBA. Looking around the audience you can see faces enjoying the production and the memories in the music.
'Mamma Mia' brings touching ballads, tight harmonies and rocking dance numbers. The entire cast is beaming with much joy and pride in what they are doing up on stage. It's impressive production with vibrant energy. Audience erupts into cheers and applause during each of the chart topping hits by ABBA. Looking around the audience you can see faces enjoying the production and the memories in the music.
BWW Review: Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST is a Vibrant Storybook Come to Life at Red Mountain Theatre Company
Red Mountain Theatre Company's enchanting production of 'Disney's Beauty and the Beast' is uplifting for adults and children. The high quality of creativity took me by the hand and led me through the story as if it was my first time seeing it.
Red Mountain Theatre Company's enchanting production of 'Disney's Beauty and the Beast' is uplifting for adults and children. The high quality of creativity took me by the hand and led me through the story as if it was my first time seeing it.
SciFi Adventure TIME TRAP Takes Home Jury Prize at Hollywood Film Festival
On Saturday Night, Hollywood icon Ed Asner presented award-winning Texas directors Mark Dennis and Ben Foster with the Jury Prize for Most Innovative Narrative Feature at the 20th Annual Hollywood Film Festival, which they accepted for their film, TIME TRAP.
On Saturday Night, Hollywood icon Ed Asner presented award-winning Texas directors Mark Dennis and Ben Foster with the Jury Prize for Most Innovative Narrative Feature at the 20th Annual Hollywood Film Festival, which they accepted for their film, TIME TRAP.
Vote For the 2017 BroadwayWorld Birmingham Awards; HAIRSPRAY Leads As Best Musical!
The 2017 awards honor productions which opened between October 1, 2016 and September 30, 2017. Nominations were completely reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended October 31, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors.
The 2017 awards honor productions which opened between October 1, 2016 and September 30, 2017. Nominations were completely reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended October 31, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors.
BWW Review: Alabama Talent Fills The Spotlight in A CHORUS LINE at Virginia Samford Theatre
Virginia Samford Theatre's production of A Chorus Line successfully leads the audience to feel the colossal emotion behind a dancer saying those six memorable words, 'God, I hope I get it!'
Virginia Samford Theatre's production of A Chorus Line successfully leads the audience to feel the colossal emotion behind a dancer saying those six memorable words, 'God, I hope I get it!'
BWW Review: 'Extra, Extra!' NEWSIES is a Runaway Hit at Red Mountain Theatre.
'Newsies' is an pulse pumping musical that inspires you to stand up for what's right and fight for a cause you believe in.
'Newsies' is an pulse pumping musical that inspires you to stand up for what's right and fight for a cause you believe in.
Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation Announces Recipient of Zelda Fichandler Award
Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation (SDCF), the not-for-profit foundation of Stage Directors and Choreographers Society (SDC), announces that Lisa Portes is the recipient of the 2016 Zelda Fichandler Award, which recognizes an outstanding director or choreographer who is transforming the regional arts landscape through singular creativity and artistry in the theatre. The award heralds accomplishment to date and promise for the future, artistic vision, and deep commitment to a region outside of New York. It carries an unrestricted grant of $5,000 to the individual recipient.
Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation (SDCF), the not-for-profit foundation of Stage Directors and Choreographers Society (SDC), announces that Lisa Portes is the recipient of the 2016 Zelda Fichandler Award, which recognizes an outstanding director or choreographer who is transforming the regional arts landscape through singular creativity and artistry in the theatre. The award heralds accomplishment to date and promise for the future, artistic vision, and deep commitment to a region outside of New York. It carries an unrestricted grant of $5,000 to the individual recipient.
Arena Stage Co-founder and Regional Theater Champion Zelda Fichandler Dies at 91
Arena Stage is deeply saddened to announce that visionary leader and pioneer of the regional theater movement Zelda Fichandler has died today, July 29, 2016, at the age of 91.
Arena Stage is deeply saddened to announce that visionary leader and pioneer of the regional theater movement Zelda Fichandler has died today, July 29, 2016, at the age of 91.
ALF Star Michu Meszaros Passes Away at Age 76
Michu Meszaros best known as the actor who played ALF on the NBC sitcom, has passed away at age 76.
Michu Meszaros best known as the actor who played ALF on the NBC sitcom, has passed away at age 76.
Tim Dang Receives SDC Foundation's Zelda Fichandler Award
Tim Dang, Producing Artistic Director of East West Players in Los Angeles, CA, is the 2015 recipient of the Zelda Fichandler Award, an award to recognize an outstanding director or choreographer who is transforming the regional arts landscape through imaginative, brave work in theatre. The $5,000 award, given by Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation, heralds both accomplishment to date and promise for the future, and lauds deep commitment to a community.
Tim Dang, Producing Artistic Director of East West Players in Los Angeles, CA, is the 2015 recipient of the Zelda Fichandler Award, an award to recognize an outstanding director or choreographer who is transforming the regional arts landscape through imaginative, brave work in theatre. The $5,000 award, given by Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation, heralds both accomplishment to date and promise for the future, and lauds deep commitment to a community.
Broadway Reacts - Former Co-Stars, Colleagues and Fans on Roger Rees
We came online this morning to an overflowing inbox of thoughts and rememberances that we present belong along with quotes from industry notables on social media. To all those who loved, knew, worked with, or had the pleasure of watching this enormous talent - he will be missed.
We came online this morning to an overflowing inbox of thoughts and rememberances that we present belong along with quotes from industry notables on social media. To all those who loved, knew, worked with, or had the pleasure of watching this enormous talent - he will be missed.
Rialto Chatter: Kaufman & Hart's ONCE IN A LIFETIME Coming Back to Broadway?
Once in a Lifetime, the first of eight collaborations from Moss Hart and George S. Kaufman, might be heading back to the stage, according to the New York Post. MIchael Riedel writes that he 'hears rumblings of a possible revival.' The duo is currently represented on Broadway with their 1936 play, You Can't Take It With You.
Once in a Lifetime, the first of eight collaborations from Moss Hart and George S. Kaufman, might be heading back to the stage, according to the New York Post. MIchael Riedel writes that he 'hears rumblings of a possible revival.' The duo is currently represented on Broadway with their 1936 play, You Can't Take It With You.
Kaufman and Hart - The Works of Broadway's Legendary Duo
This season's revival of George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart's Pulitzer Prize-winning play YOU CAN'T TAKE IT WITH YOU opens on Broadway tonight, and in honor of the playwriting pair's long list of contributions to the theatre, we've rounded up some of their most notable works. Scroll down to learn more about the duo's canon!
This season's revival of George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart's Pulitzer Prize-winning play YOU CAN'T TAKE IT WITH YOU opens on Broadway tonight, and in honor of the playwriting pair's long list of contributions to the theatre, we've rounded up some of their most notable works. Scroll down to learn more about the duo's canon!
SDCF Now Accepting Nominations for 2014 Zelda Fichandler Award
Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation (SDCF) opens the nomination process for The Zelda Fichandler Award on May 14, 2014. This award presents an unrestricted grant of $5000 to an outstanding director or choreographer making an exceptional contribution to the national arts landscape through theatre work in a region. In 2014, the award will honor achievement in the Eastern region, comprised of Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Vermont, Virginia, Washington D.C., West Virginia.
Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation (SDCF) opens the nomination process for The Zelda Fichandler Award on May 14, 2014. This award presents an unrestricted grant of $5000 to an outstanding director or choreographer making an exceptional contribution to the national arts landscape through theatre work in a region. In 2014, the award will honor achievement in the Eastern region, comprised of Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Vermont, Virginia, Washington D.C., West Virginia.
Court Theatre's Charles Newell Wins SDC Foundation's 2013 Zelda Fichandler Award; Ceremony Set for Today
Charles Newell, Artistic Director of Court Theatre in Chicago, Illinois, is the 2013 recipient of The Zelda Fichandler Award, an award to recognize an outstanding director or choreographer who is transforming the regional arts landscape through imaginative, brave work in theatre. The $5,000 award, given by Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation, heralds both accomplishment to date and promise for the future, and lauds deep commitment to a community.
Charles Newell, Artistic Director of Court Theatre in Chicago, Illinois, is the 2013 recipient of The Zelda Fichandler Award, an award to recognize an outstanding director or choreographer who is transforming the regional arts landscape through imaginative, brave work in theatre. The $5,000 award, given by Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation, heralds both accomplishment to date and promise for the future, and lauds deep commitment to a community.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Max Wright been in?
Max Wright has appeared on Broadway in 11 shows.
How many West End shows has Max Wright been in?
Max Wright has not appeared in the West End.
What awards has Max Wright been nominated for?
Max Wright has been nominated for the following awards: Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play at the Drama Desk Awards for Ivanov; Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play at the Tony Awards for Ivanov; Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play at the Drama Desk Awards for Ivanov; and Performance at the Theatre World Awards for Once in a Lifetime.
What awards has Max Wright won?
Max Wright has won the Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play at the Drama Desk Awards for his role in Ivanov and the Performance Award at the Theatre World Awards for his work in Once in a Lifetime.
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