Michael Mayer
Latest News on Michael Mayer:
Videos You Missed This Week: OH, MARY!, ENGLISH and More (Jan 24, 2025)
Listen: 'Satan Pulls the Strings' Released From SWEPT AWAY Original Broadway Cast Recording (Jan 24, 2025)
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld January 24, 2025 (Jan 24, 2025)
Videos You Missed This Week: OH, MARY!, ENGLISH and More (Jan 24, 2025)
Listen: 'Satan Pulls the Strings' Released From SWEPT AWAY Original Broadway Cast Recording (Jan 24, 2025)
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld January 24, 2025 (Jan 24, 2025)
BIO
Recent work includes: Chess (Kennedy Center), WarholCapote (ART), Michael Moore's The Terms of My Surrender (Belasco), and the world premiere of Nico Muhly's opera Marnie at London's ENO. Broadway Credits include: Hedwig and the Angry Inch (Tony Award, best musical revival, also National Tour), Spring Awakening (Tony Award/Best Musical and Tony, Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Awards for Best Director; also London, National Tour, Vienna, Tokyo, and Seoul productions); American Idiot (also co-author, Drama Desk Award for Best Director; also US, UK and Asia tours); Thoroughly Modern Millie (Tony Award/Best Musical also London and National Tour), Side Man (Tony Award/Best Play also London and Kennedy Center Productions), A View from the Bridge (Tony Award/Best Revival), Everyday Rapture, You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown, and Triumph of Love. Off-Broadway credits include: Love, Love, Love (Roundabout), Brooklynite (Also co-author, Vineyard), Whorl Inside A Loop (with Dick Scanlan, Second Stage), 10 Million Miles (Atlantic). National Tour: Angels in America. London: a record-breaking West End run of Funny Girl and UK tour. Tokyo: As You Like It (Toho Theatre). Film: The Seagull, A Home at the End of the World, and Flicka. Television: Smash (Director/Producer, Season One) and two seasons of Alpha House for Amazon. Opera: a celebrated production of Rigoletto (Met). He serves on the Board of New York Stage and Film. @MichaelMayerDIR. This one is for Beatrice Terry.
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The Cast and Creative Team of "Swept Away" including Bob Crawford, Adrian Blake Enscoe, Wayne Duvall, John Logan, Scott Avett, Michael Mayer, Rachel Hauck, John Gallagher, Jr., Stark Sands, Seth Avett, Hunter Brown, Matt DeAngelis, Taurean Everett, Cameron Johnson, Brandon Kalm, Michael J. Mainwaring, Orville Mendoza, Tyrone L. Robinson, John Sygar, Jamari Johnson Williams, Brian Usifer, Will Van Dyke, Chris Miller, David Neumann
Date:
12/08/2023
From: Photos: The Avett Brothers Musical SWEPT AWAY Opens at Arena Stage!
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Productions
Writing
Bookwriter
Bookwriter
Awards and Nominations
Drama League Awards - 2022 - Outstanding Direction of a Musical
Michael Mayer, Funny Girl
winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2020 - Outstanding Director of a Musical
Michael Mayer, Little Shop of Horrors
Drama Desk Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Director of a Musical
Michael Mayer, Hedwig and the Angry Inch
Tony Awards - 2014 - Best Direction of a Musical
Michael Mayer, Hedwig and the Angry Inch
winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2010 - Best Direction of a Musical
Michael Mayer, American Idiot
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2010 - Outstanding Director of a Musical
Michael Mayer, American Idiot
winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2007 - Best Direction of a Musical
Michael Mayer, Spring Awakening
winner
Drama League Awards - 2007 - Founders Award for Excellence in Directing
Michael Mayer
winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Director of a Musical
Michael Mayer, Spring Awakening
The Lortels - 2007 - Outstanding Director
Michael Mayer, Spring Awakening
winner
Tony Awards - 2007 - Best Direction of a Musical
Michael Mayer, Spring Awakening
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2006 - Outstanding Director of a Play
Michael Mayer, Spring Awakening
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2002 - Outstanding Director of a Musical
Michael Mayer, Thoroughly Modern Millie
Tony Awards - 2002 - Best Direction of a Musical
Michael Mayer, Thoroughly Modern Millie
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2000 - Outstanding Director - Play
Michael Mayer, Uncle Vanya
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1999 - Outstanding Director - Play
Michael Mayer, A View from the Bridge
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1999 - Outstanding Director of a Musical
Michael Mayer, You're a Good Man
Tony Awards - 1999 - Best Direction of a Musical
Michael Mayer, You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown
winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1998 - Best Director - Play
Michael Mayer, A View from the Bridge / Side Man
Tony Awards - 1998 - Best Direction of a Play
Michael Mayer, A View From the Bridge
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1997 - Outstanding Director - Play
Michael Mayer, A View from the Bridge
Drama Desk Awards - 1994 - Outstanding Director - Musical
Michael Mayer, America Dreaming
Videos
Video: Michael Mayer Is Digging Into a New Kind of AIDA at the Met
by Joey Mervis - 2025-01-23 11:32:48
SWEPT AWAY Original Broadway Cast Recording Will Be Released in February
by Stephi Wild - 2024-12-03 09:13:45
Video: The Avett Brothers Perform During SWEPT AWAY Opening Night Curtain Call
by Stephi Wild - 2024-11-20 07:44:29
Video: 'Boulevard of Broken Dreams' From Green Day's AMERICAN IDIOT at Center Theatre Group
by Stephi Wild - 2024-11-08 06:54:54
Video: Avett Brothers Visit the Longacre Theatre and Talk SWEPT AWAY
by Nicole Rosky - 2024-11-04 16:28:31
Video: SWEPT AWAY on Broadway with John Gallagher, Jr., Stark Sands & More
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-10-26 09:02:05
Video: See 'Holiday' from Green Day's AMERICAN IDIOT At Center Theater Group
by A.A. Cristi - 2024-10-15 21:23:27
Video: Neil Diamond FaceTimes Into THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL: A BEAUTIFUL NOISE Opening Night for 'Sweet Caroline'
by Joshua Wright - 2024-09-24 19:19:03
Video: First Look at Jeanine Tesori's GROUNDED at the Met Opera
by Joshua Wright - 2024-09-16 16:16:32
Video: Jeanine Tesori and Michael Mayer on the Met Opera's GROUNDED
by Joshua Wright - 2024-09-11 17:39:07
Video: Nick Fradiani & Cast Perform 'Sweet Caroline' in Rehearsals for A BEAUTIFUL NOISE Tour
by Joshua Wright - 2024-09-11 13:45:25
Video: Jonathan Groff Celebrates Tony Win for Best Leading Actor in a Musical
by Joey Mervis - 2024-06-17 08:51:48
Video: GALILEO's Nicole Kyoung-Mi Lambert Sings National Anthem at San Francisco Giants Game
by Joshua Wright - 2024-06-05 11:03:18
Video: FUNNY GIRL's Katerina McCrimmon Performs National Anthem for the San Francisco Giants
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-05-18 15:41:28
News
Videos You Missed This Week: OH, MARY!, ENGLISH and More
It's been a busy week on (and off) Broadway! 2025 has officially arrived and the second half of the 2024-25 Broadway season is about to begin. Catch up on all the latest from the week ending January 24, 2025 with videos from English, Oh, Mary! and more!
It's been a busy week on (and off) Broadway! 2025 has officially arrived and the second half of the 2024-25 Broadway season is about to begin. Catch up on all the latest from the week ending January 24, 2025 with videos from English, Oh, Mary! and more!
Listen: 'Satan Pulls the Strings' Released From SWEPT AWAY Original Broadway Cast Recording
An all new single has been released from the forthcoming Original Broadway Cast Recording of Swept Away. “Satan Pulls the Strings' is sung by John Gallagher, Jr., featuring music and lyrics by The Avett Brothers. Listen here!
An all new single has been released from the forthcoming Original Broadway Cast Recording of Swept Away. “Satan Pulls the Strings' is sung by John Gallagher, Jr., featuring music and lyrics by The Avett Brothers. Listen here!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld January 24, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is January 24, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is January 24, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Video: Michael Mayer Is Digging Into a New Kind of AIDA at the Met
Michael Mayer grew up with a fascination with ancient Egypt, and it's an interest he is putting to good use this winter. Following his acclaimed work just last year on Broadway's Swept Away, Mayer has moved uptown to bring new life to Verdi's Aida at the Metropolitan Opera. He explains in this video!
Michael Mayer grew up with a fascination with ancient Egypt, and it's an interest he is putting to good use this winter. Following his acclaimed work just last year on Broadway's Swept Away, Mayer has moved uptown to bring new life to Verdi's Aida at the Metropolitan Opera. He explains in this video!
Listen: 'No Hard Feelings' From SWEPT AWAY Original Broadway Cast Recording
Swept Away will release an original Broadway cast recording on February 7th. An all new single has now been released from the album, “No Hard Feelings,” sung by Adrian Blake Enscoe and Stark Sands. Listen here!
Swept Away will release an original Broadway cast recording on February 7th. An all new single has now been released from the album, “No Hard Feelings,” sung by Adrian Blake Enscoe and Stark Sands. Listen here!
Jeanine Tesori's GROUNDED Sets GREAT PERFORMANCES AT THE MET Airing
PBS has set the premiere of Jeanine Tesori’s powerful new opera Grounded as part of their Great Performances at the Met series. Based on librettist George Brant’s acclaimed play and featuring mezzo-soprano Emily D’Angelo, Grounded will air Friday, March 21, at 9 p.m. ET on PBS.
PBS has set the premiere of Jeanine Tesori’s powerful new opera Grounded as part of their Great Performances at the Met series. Based on librettist George Brant’s acclaimed play and featuring mezzo-soprano Emily D’Angelo, Grounded will air Friday, March 21, at 9 p.m. ET on PBS.
Sherie Rene Scott and Nicholas Christopher Set Final Performance in LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
Sherie Rene Scott and Nicholas Christopher will play their final performances in Little Shop of Horrors as Audrey and Seymour, respectively, next month. Replacement casting for Seymour, Audrey, and Orin will be announced soon.
Sherie Rene Scott and Nicholas Christopher will play their final performances in Little Shop of Horrors as Audrey and Seymour, respectively, next month. Replacement casting for Seymour, Audrey, and Orin will be announced soon.
Review: A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL National Tour at Durham Performing Arts Center
A Beautiful Noise is a biographical musical about legendary singer/songwriter Neil Diamond. The story chronicles how a poor Jewish kid from Brooklyn became one of the most universally adored showmen of all time. With his first break into songwriting in the 1960s, his meteoric rise in the 1970s, and plenty of crushing disappointments and heart-stopping triumphs along the way.
A Beautiful Noise is a biographical musical about legendary singer/songwriter Neil Diamond. The story chronicles how a poor Jewish kid from Brooklyn became one of the most universally adored showmen of all time. With his first break into songwriting in the 1960s, his meteoric rise in the 1970s, and plenty of crushing disappointments and heart-stopping triumphs along the way.
Sutton Foster to Perform at State Theatre New Jersey in January
State Theatre New Jersey will present An Evening with Sutton Foster. The Tony Award-winning artist will perform from her extensive Broadway catalog including, The Music Man, Anything Goes, and Sweeney Todd. Learn more!
State Theatre New Jersey will present An Evening with Sutton Foster. The Tony Award-winning artist will perform from her extensive Broadway catalog including, The Music Man, Anything Goes, and Sweeney Todd. Learn more!
Review: AIDA and the Temple of Doom Comes to the Met with Angel Blue
Someone at the Met should have been giving out flu shots (before RFK Junior makes them illegal), because something is obviously going around the cast of the new AIDA. They should have handed out a scorecard to help the audience keep track of who-was-who.
Someone at the Met should have been giving out flu shots (before RFK Junior makes them illegal), because something is obviously going around the cast of the new AIDA. They should have handed out a scorecard to help the audience keep track of who-was-who.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld January 3, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is January 3, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is January 3, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Review Roundup: AIDA Directed by Michael Mayer at the Metropolitan Opera
After being postponed due to the pandemic in the 2020-21 season, The Met's new production of the opera Aida finally opened as part of the 2024/2025 season with a completely new staging, directed by Michael Mayer. Read the reviews here!
After being postponed due to the pandemic in the 2020-21 season, The Met's new production of the opera Aida finally opened as part of the 2024/2025 season with a completely new staging, directed by Michael Mayer. Read the reviews here!
Broadway Buying Guide: December 30, 2024- It's GYPSY's Turn on Top
Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, December 30, 2024.
Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, December 30, 2024.
Photos: The Cast of SWEPT AWAY Takes Final Bows on Broadway
On December 29, Swept Away played its final performance at the Longacre Theatre on Broadway. Check out photos from the show's final curtain call here!
On December 29, Swept Away played its final performance at the Longacre Theatre on Broadway. Check out photos from the show's final curtain call here!
SWEPT AWAY Plays Final Broadway Performance
Swept Away will play its final performance at the Longacre Theatre following 20 previews and 48 regular performances. The venue will soon be home to Dead Outlaw.
Swept Away will play its final performance at the Longacre Theatre following 20 previews and 48 regular performances. The venue will soon be home to Dead Outlaw.
Broadway Buying Guide: December 23, 2024- HAMILTON Is Back on Top
Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, December 23, 2024.
Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, December 23, 2024.
Photos: AMERICAN IDIOT Takes the Stage at The Actors Studio Of New Jersey
Tonight, The Actors Studio of New Jersey will present the highly anticipated opening night of American Idiot, The Musical: In Concert, a special 20th anniversary celebration of Green Day's iconic album. See photos!
Tonight, The Actors Studio of New Jersey will present the highly anticipated opening night of American Idiot, The Musical: In Concert, a special 20th anniversary celebration of Green Day's iconic album. See photos!
Photos: In Rehearsal for AMERICAN IDIOT In Concert Presented By The Actors Studio Of New Jersey
The Actors Studio of New Jersey's highly anticipated production of Green Day's American Idiot, The Musical in Concert is just one day away. This special 20th anniversary concert will take place on Friday, December 20, 2024, at 8:00 PM at the Dunellen Theatre.
The Actors Studio of New Jersey's highly anticipated production of Green Day's American Idiot, The Musical in Concert is just one day away. This special 20th anniversary concert will take place on Friday, December 20, 2024, at 8:00 PM at the Dunellen Theatre.
Photos: Inside Seth Avett's Surprise Concert at SWEPT AWAY
Seth Avett of The Avett Brothers joined the cast of Swept Away on stage for a surprise post-show performance of “Tear Down the House” and “Untitled #4” this weekend, in celebration of the show’s Broadway run. Check out photos here!
Seth Avett of The Avett Brothers joined the cast of Swept Away on stage for a surprise post-show performance of “Tear Down the House” and “Untitled #4” this weekend, in celebration of the show’s Broadway run. Check out photos here!
Photos: Aubrey Plaza Visits SWEPT AWAY on Broadway
See photos of Aubrey Plaza visiting The Avett Brothers musical Swept Away on Broadway. Learn more about the Broadway production and learn how to purchase tickets!
See photos of Aubrey Plaza visiting The Avett Brothers musical Swept Away on Broadway. Learn more about the Broadway production and learn how to purchase tickets!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Michael Mayer written?
Michael Mayer has written 2 shows including The Flamingo Kid (Bookwriter), American Idiot (Bookwriter).
What awards has Michael Mayer been nominated for?
Outstanding Direction of a Musical (Drama League Awards) for Funny Girl, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Little Shop of Horrors, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Best Direction of a Musical (BroadwayWorld Awards) for American Idiot, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for American Idiot, Best Direction of a Musical (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Spring Awakening, Founders Award for Excellence in Directing (Drama League Awards), Outstanding Director of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Spring Awakening, Outstanding Director (The Lortels) for Spring Awakening, Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Spring Awakening, Outstanding Director of a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Spring Awakening, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Thoroughly Modern Millie , Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Thoroughly Modern Millie, Outstanding Director - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Uncle Vanya, Outstanding Director - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for A View from the Bridge, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for You're a Good Man, Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown, Best Director - Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for A View from the Bridge / Side Man, Best Direction of a Play (Tony Awards) for A View From the Bridge, Outstanding Director - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for A View from the Bridge and Outstanding Director - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for America Dreaming.
What awards has Michael Mayer won?
Michael Mayer has received several prestigious awards for his work in directing. He won the Outstanding Director of a Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Little Shop of Horrors. He also earned the Best Direction of a Musical from the BroadwayWorld Awards for American Idiot, alongside the Outstanding Director of a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for the same show. For Spring Awakening, he won both the Best Direction of a Musical from the BroadwayWorld Awards and the Outstanding Director of a Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards. Additionally, he received the Best Direction of a Musical at the Tony Awards and the Outstanding Director of a Play at the Drama Desk Awards, both for Spring Awakening. His recognition extends to Outstanding Director - Play at the Drama Desk Awards for Uncle Vanya, as well as Outstanding Director - Play at the Drama Desk Awards for A View from the Bridge. He also won the Best Director - Play at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for A View from the Bridge and Side Man, and the Outstanding Director - Play at the Drama Desk Awards for A View from the Bridge.
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