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BIO

Michael Grandage is the recipient of Tony, Olivier, Drama Desk, Evening Standard, British Critics' Circle and South Bank Awards. His Olivier Award-winning musicals include Merrily We Roll Along, Grand Hotel and Guys and Dolls. Grandage received a Tony Award for Best Direction for Red and Tony nominations for Frost/Nixon and The Cripple of Inishmaan. Grandage served as Artistic Director of London's Donmar Warehouse for 10 acclaimed seasons before establishing the Michael Grandage Company (MGC) in 2012. As Artistic Director of MGC, he directed Photograph 51, Henry V, The Cripple of Inishmaan, Peter and Alice and the feature film Genius. www.MichaelGrandageCompany.com

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Productions

 
[West End, 2025]
Co-Producer
Director
 
[West End, 2023]
Director
 
[West End, 2022]
Director
 
[West End, 2021]
Director
 
[US Tour, 2019]
Director
 
[West End, 2018]
Director
 
[West End, 2018]
Director
 
[Broadway, 2018]
Director
 
[Regional (US), 2017]
Director
 
[Broadway, 2016]
Director
 
[West End, 2015]
Director
 
[Broadway, 2014]
Director
 
[US Tour, 2013]
Director
 
[West End, 2013]
Director
 
[West End, 2013]
Director
 
[West End, 2012]
Director
 
[Broadway, 2012]
Director
 
[West End, 2011]
Director
 
[Broadway, 2010]
Director
 
[Broadway, 2009]
Director
 
[Broadway, 2007]
Director
 
[West End, 2006]
Director
 
[West End, 2005]
Director
 
[West End, 2004]
Director
 
[West End, 2000]
Director

Movies

The Madness of King George
[ 1994 ] Amputee
Genius
[ 2016 ] producer

TV Shows

Bugs
Channing Hardy

Awards and Nominations

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Director of a Play

Michael Grandage, The Cripple of Inishmaan

Tony Awards - 2014 - Best Direction of a Play

Michael Grandage, The Cripple of Inishmaan

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Director of a Musical

Michael Grandage, Evita


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Drama Desk Awards - 2010 - Outstanding Director of a Play

Michael Grandage, Red

Drama Desk Awards - 2010 - Outstanding Director of a Play

Michael Grandage, Hamlet

Olivier Awards - 2010 - Best Director

Michael GrandageHamlet


winner
Tony Awards - 2010 - Best Direction of a Play

Michael Grandage, Red

Olivier Awards - 2009 - Best Revival

Michael GrandageThe Chalk Garden


winner
Evening Standard Awards - 2008 - Best Director

Michael GrandageThe Chalk Garden


winner
Evening Standard Awards - 2008 - Best Director

Michael GrandageOthello


winner
Evening Standard Awards - 2008 - Best Director

Michael GrandageIvanov

Drama Desk Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Director of a Play

Michael Grandage, Frost/Nixon

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Director of a Play

Michael Grandage, Frost/Nixon

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Director of a Play

Michael Grandage, Frost/Nixon

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Director of a Play

Michael Grandage, Frost/Nixon

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Director of a Play

Michael Grandage, Frost/Nixon

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Director of a Play

Michael Grandage , Frost/Nixon

Tony Awards - 2007 - Best Direction of a Play

Michael Grandage, Frost/Nixon

Olivier Awards - 2006 - Best Director

Michael GrandageDon Carlos


winner
Evening Standard Awards - 2005 - Best Director

Michael GrandageDon Carlos


winner
Evening Standard Awards - 2005 - Best Director

Michael Grandage, Grand Hotel


winner
Olivier Awards - 2004 - Best Director

Michael GrandageCaligula

Videos

News


THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG And More Announced for Grand Theatre 2025 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 4, 2025

Grand Theatre has unveiled its 2025/26 season, titled “You Are Here.” The lineup features six productions, including, Tony, Olivier, and Pulitzer Prize winning shows. Check out all of the detials here!
FROZEN, HAIRSPRAY, and More Set For Broward Center's Slow Burn Theatre Company 2025/2026 Season
by Stephi Wild - Feb 27, 2025

Slow Burn Theatre Company has announced its upcoming season of five shows, Frozen, Hairspray, Alanis Morisette’s Jagged Little Pill, and more. Check out the full season lineup here!
Video: Nienke Latten & Vajèn van den Bosch Sing 'I Can't Lose You' from Disney's FROZEN
by Joshua Wright - Feb 7, 2025

Watch an all new music video from the company of Disney's Frozen in the Netherlands performing 'I Can't Lose You.' The musical tells the story of the two sisters Anna and Elsa, in the fictional kingdom of Arendelle that has fallen into eternal winter due to Elsa's hidden powers. As the cold continues, both sisters must learn that only an act of true love can melt a frozen heart.
Cast Set For PUPPY at King's Head Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Feb 3, 2025

The cast of Naomi Westerman’s new play Puppy at the King’s Head Theatre has been announced including Ian Hallard (Doctor Who and Sherlock, BBC). Learn more here!
A History of EVITA and the Women Who Have Played Eva Perón
by Stephi Wild - Feb 2, 2025

With the Jamie Lloyd production of Evita in the works, we're revisiting some of the most iconic Evas to grace the stage and screen, from Elaine Paige to Patti LuPone, most recently Auli'i Cravalho, and of course, Madonna.
Full Cast and Creative Team Set For MY MASTER BUILDER Starring Ewan McGregor and More
by Stephi Wild - Jan 31, 2025

Elizabeth Debicki, Kate Fleetwood, David Ajala, and Mirren Mack join Ewan McGregor to complete the cast of My Master Builder - a new play by American playwright and screenwriter Lila Raicek.
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!
Tickets on Sale For MY MASTER BUILDER at Wyndham's Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Dec 23, 2024

Discount tickets are available for The Duchess [of Malfi] at the Trafalgar Theatre. Jodie Whittaker stars in this show, now in its final weeks. Learn more about how to get tickets here!
Ewan McGregor Will Return to the London Stage in MY MASTER BUILDER
by Stephi Wild - Dec 3, 2024

Ewan McGregor will return to the London stage for the first time in 17 years to star in My Master Builder, a new play by American playwright and screenwriter Lila Raicek. Learn more here!
MGCfutures Celebrates 10th Anniversary
by Stephi Wild - Nov 12, 2024

Michael Grandage’s charity MGCfutures celebrated their 10th anniversary last Thursday 7 November at St. Martin-in-the-Fields in Trafalgar Square. Learn more about the organization here!
MGCfutures Bursary Programme Opens Applications For 2024
by Stephi Wild - Nov 8, 2024

Artistic Director of MGC, Michael Grandage has announced that the eighth MGCfutures Bursary Programme will open for applications on 8 November at 12pm and closes on 5 December at 12pm.
Cast Set For JACK AND THE BEANSTALK: WHAT A WHOPPER! at Charing Cross
by Stephi Wild - Oct 15, 2024

Final casting has been announced for the premiere of Jack and the Beanstalk: What a Whopper!, a profoundly silly and staggeringly naughty adult pantomime by Jon Bradfield and Martin Hooper, with songs by Jon Bradfield, directed by Andrew Beckett.
Further Cast, Creative Team, and Dates Set For Cate Blanchett-Led THE SEAGULL at The Barbican Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Oct 4, 2024

Further casting has been announced for Duncan Macmillan and Thomas Ostermeier's new version of Chekhov's masterpiece The Seagull. Learn more about the show here!
Video: Cast of Disney's FROZEN Tour Celebrates Final Performance
by Joshua Wright - Sep 4, 2024

Watch the company of FROZEN come together to perform 'Let It Go' (Finale) at the Buell Theatre in Denver, CO; where the original Broadway-bound production of FROZEN first welcomed audiences in 2017.
Disney anuncia el musical THE GREATEST SHOWMAN y la grabación de FROZEN en Disney+
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez - Aug 10, 2024

El anuncio se hizo en D:23, el evento más importante para los fans de Disney.
Disney Announces THE GREATEST SHOWMAN Musical; West End FROZEN Coming to Disney+
by Joshua Wright - Aug 10, 2024

At the D:23 fan event in Anaheim, California - Disney on Broadway celebrated its 30th anniversary with a thrilling medley of performances and exclusive announcements from its hit stage musicals. Announcements include a stage adaptation of The Greatest Showman, and more.
Full Cast Set For UK and Ireland Tour of MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS
by Stephi Wild - Jul 31, 2024

Find out who's starring in Lucy Bailey’s new production of the UK & Ireland Tour of MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS.
FROZEN Comes to the Morrison Center in August
by Stephi Wild - Jul 18, 2024

Frozen is headed to the Morrison Center in August. Performances run August 7-18, 2024.
Alyssa Fox Will Be Final Elsa On Disney's FROZEN Tour
by Joshua Wright - Jul 11, 2024

Original Broadway cast member Alyssa Fox will join the Frozen North American tour as Elsa. Fox on Friday, August 2 at First Interstate Center for the Arts in Spokane, WA. She will close out the tour when the production wraps up in September.
FROZEN is Coming to Broadway San Jose in August
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 2, 2024

Tickets for the long-awaited production of Disney’s Frozen are on-sale now for Broadway San Jose. Learn how to purchase tickets.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Michael Grandage been nominated for?

Outstanding Director of a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Cripple of Inishmaan, Best Direction of a Play (Tony Awards) for The Cripple of Inishmaan, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Evita , Outstanding Director of a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Red, Outstanding Director of a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Hamlet, Best Director (Olivier Awards) for Hamlet , Best Direction of a Play (Tony Awards) for Red, Best Revival (Olivier Awards) for The Chalk Garden, Best Director (Evening Standard Awards) for The Chalk Garden, Best Director (Evening Standard Awards) for Othello, Best Director (Evening Standard Awards) for Ivanov, Outstanding Director of a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Frost/Nixon, Outstanding Director of a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Frost/Nixon, Outstanding Director of a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Frost/Nixon , Outstanding Director of a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Frost/Nixon, Outstanding Director of a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Frost/Nixon, Outstanding Director of a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Frost/Nixon, Best Direction of a Play (Tony Awards) for Frost/Nixon, Best Director (Olivier Awards) for Don Carlos , Best Director (Evening Standard Awards) for Don Carlos, Best Director (Evening Standard Awards) for Grand Hotel and Best Director (Olivier Awards) for Caligula .

What awards has Michael Grandage won?

Outstanding Director of a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Red; Best Direction of a Play (Tony Awards) for Red; Best Director (Evening Standard Awards) for Ivanov; Best Director (Evening Standard Awards) for Othello; Best Director (Evening Standard Awards) for The Chalk Garden; Best Director (Evening Standard Awards) for Don Carlos; Best Director (Evening Standard Awards) for Grand Hotel; Best Director (Olivier Awards) for Caligula.

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