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Mike Nichols

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BIO

Mike Nichols has been a director of stage and screen for more than 40 years. His Broadway directing credits include Death of Salesman, Barefoot in the Park, Luv, The Odd Couple, Plaza Suite, The Prisoner of Second Avenue, The Real Thing and Spamalot, for all of which he was awarded the Tony for Best Direction. Film credits include Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf; The Graduate (Academy Award for Best Direction); Catch 22; Carnal Knowledge; Silkwood; Working Girl; Postcards From The Edge; Regarding Henry; The Birdcage; Primary Colors; Closer and Charlie Wilson’s War and for HBO “Wit” and “Angels in America.”



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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Concert [Broadway], 1960
Performer

Productions

 
[Broadway, 2013]
Director
 
[Broadway, 2012]
Director
 
[US Tour, 2010]
Director
 
[Broadway, 2008]
Director
 
[West End, 2006]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2006]
Producer
 
[US Tour, 2006]
Director
 
[Broadway, 2005]
Director
 
[Broadway, 2004]
Producer
 
[Broadway, 2003]
Producer
 
[Broadway, 2002]
Producer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2001]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 1999]
Producer
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 1995]
Producer
 
[Broadway, 1992]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 1988]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 1987]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 1987]
Director
 
[Broadway, 1986]
Director
 
[Broadway, 1984]
Producer
Production Supervisor
 
[Broadway, 1984]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 1984]
Director
 
[Broadway, 1984]
Director
 
[Broadway, 1981]
Producer
 
[Broadway, 1981]
Director
 
[Broadway, 1980]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 1980]
Producer
 
[Broadway, 1980]
Producer
 
[Off-Broadway, 1978]
Director
 
[Broadway, 1978]
Producer
 
[West End, 1978]
Producer
 
[Broadway, 1977]
Producer
Director
 
[Broadway, 1977]
Producer
 
[Broadway, 1976]
Director
 
[Broadway, 1976]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 1976]
Director
 
[Broadway, 1973]
Director
 
[Broadway, 1971]
Director
 
[Broadway, 1968]
Director
 
[Broadway, 1967]
Director
 
[Broadway, 1966]
Director
 
[Broadway, 1965]
Director
 
[Broadway, 1964]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 1964]
Director
 
[Broadway, 1963]
Director

Writing


Movies

Carnal Knowledge
[ 1971 ] producer
The Fortune
[ 1975 ] producer
Silkwood
[ 1983 ] producer
Heartburn
[ 1986 ] director
Postcards from the Edge
[ 1990 ] producer
Regarding Henry
[ 1991 ] producer
The Remains of the Day
[ 1993 ] producer
The Birdcage
[ 1996 ] producer
The Designated Mourner
[ 1997 ] Jack
Primary Colors
[ 1998 ] producer
Closer
[ 2004 ] producer

Awards and Nominations


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Director of a Play

Mike Nichols, Death of a Salesman


winner
New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 2012 - Special Citation Award

Mike Nichols

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

Mike Nichols, Death of a Salesman


winner
Tony Awards - 2012 - Best Direction of a Play

Mike Nichols, Death of a Salesman


winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2005 - Best Direction of a Musical

Mike Nichols, Monty Python's Spamalot


winner
Drama League Awards - 2005 - Founders Award for Excellence in Directing

Mike Nichols


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2005 - Outstanding Director of a Musical

Mike Nichols , Monty Python's Spamalot


winner
Tony Awards - 2005 - Best Direction of a Musical

Mike Nichols, Monty Python's Spamalot

Tony Awards - 2005 - Best Special Theatrical Event

Mike Nichols, Whoopi the 2th Anniversary Show

Tony Awards - 2003 - Best Special Theatrical Event

Mike Nichols, The Play What I Wrote

Drama Desk Awards - 1984 - Outstanding Director of a Play

Mike Nichols, The Real Thing


winner
Tony Awards - 1984 - Best Direction of a Play

Mike Nichols, The Real Thing

Drama Desk Awards - 1978 - Outstanding Director - Play

Mike Nichols, The Gin Game

Tony Awards - 1978 - Best Direction of a Play

Mike Nichols, The Gin Game

Tony Awards - 1978 - Best Play

Mike Nichols, The Gin Game


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1977 - Outstanding Director - Play

Mike Nichols, Comedians

Tony Awards - 1977 - Best Direction of a Play

Mike Nichols , Streamers

Tony Awards - 1977 - Best Direction of a Play

Mike Nichols , Comedians


winner
Tony Awards - 1977 - Best Musical

Mike Nichols, Annie

Drama Desk Awards - 1976 - Outstanding Director - Play

Mike Nichols, Streamers

Tony Awards - 1974 - Best Direction of a Play

Mike Nichols, Uncle Vanya


winner
Tony Awards - 1972 - Best Direction of a Play

Mike Nichols, The Prisoner of Second Avenue


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1968 - Other Awards

Mike Nichols


winner
Tony Awards - 1968 - Best Direction of a Play

Mike Nichols, Plaza Suite

Tony Awards - 1967 - Best Direction of a Musical

Mike Nichols, The Apple Tree


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1965 - Other Awards

Mike Nichols


winner
Tony Awards - 1965 - Best Direction of a Play

Mike Nichols , The Odd Couple


winner
Tony Awards - 1965 - Best Direction of a Play

Mike Nichols, Luv


winner
Tony Awards - 1964 - Best Direction of a Play

Mike Nichols, Barefoot in the Park

Videos

News


Paul Gross And Real-Life Partner Martha Burns Take The Stage In WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF? In January

Next up on the Bluma Appel stage this season, Canadian Stage will present an all-new production of one of the most simmering dramas in the history of modern theatre, Edward Albee's WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF?, on stage January 18th to February 2nd.
Hank Azaria and The EZ Street Band To Perform Live at Patchogue Theatre This March

Hank Azaria and The EZ Street Band are set to perform at Patchogue Theatre on Friday, March 28. Discover more about this anticipated event and how to experience the show live.
Lottery Announced For THE MERRILY CHAPTERS NYC Presentation

The Stage Door Foundation and Pam Pariseau have announced a special lottery for live studio audience tickets to a special industry presentation showing how Stephen Sondheim created MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG through the eyes of original Broadway cast member, David Loud.
Karen Akers to Present FEELS LIKE HOME at Birdalnd in November

Birdland Jazz Club will present award-winning Vocalist Karen Akers – who returns to the venue with her show “Feels Like Home” – on Monday, November 18 at 7:00 PM. Learn more about the performance and see how to purchase tickets.
David Rasche and Mare Winningham Complete the Cast of CULT OF LOVE at Second Stage

David Rasche and Emmy Award winner, Academy Award and Tony Award nominee Mare Winningham will star in Leslye Headland’s CULT OF LOVE at Second Stage Theater. See who else is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
Exclusive: Read an Excerpt from Eric Idle's THE SPAMALOT DIARIES

Crown released The Spamalot Diaries, the inside story of what it took to bring Monty Python and the Holy Grail to Broadway as the unlikely theatrical hit Spamalot, as told through actual diaries from the legendary comic performer, founding member of Monty Python, and New York Times bestselling author Eric Idle. Check out an excerpt here!
Video: Eric Idle Talks THE SPAMALOT DIARIES Book, Available Now!

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Video: Andrew Garfield Eager for Broadway Return After Hiatus

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Full Cast Set For THE PRODUCERS at Menier Chocolate Factory

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THE ODD COUPLE by Neil Simon to be Presented at the Polanentheater in Amsterdam

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Video: Joanna Gleason's Directorial Debut THE GROTTO Trailer

Nova Vento Entertainment and FLMKR released the trailer for The Grotto, a dramedy directed by Tony Award winner Joanna Gleason. The film presents a coming-of-middle-age story. Watch now!
Hank Azaria To Play Brooklyn Bowl with Acclaimed Bruce Springsteen Tribute Band

Six-time Emmy Award winner, Screen Actors Guild Award winner, and Tony Award nominee Hank Azaria is performing his critically acclaimed Bruce Springsteen Tribute, Hank Azaria & The EZ Street Band, at Brooklyn Bowl on Friday, November 8th, 2024 at 8pm ET.
Tony-Winner Christopher Ashley To Receive Prestigious 'Mr. Abbott' Award From Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation

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Andy Nyman, Marc Antolin, and More Will Lead THE PRODUCERS at Menier Chocolate Factory

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Chatter: Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer, Joanna 'JoJo' Levesque & More Star in WORKING GIRL Musical Workshop

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SERIOUS BUSINESS is Coming to The Hobgoblin Playhouse

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Photos: Julian Schlossberg And Friends Celebrate The Release of MY FIRST BOOK- PART 2

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Foster Cat Productions to Present POWER PLAYS at The Groundlings

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Eric Idle to Release 'The Spamalot Diaries' Later This Year

Chronicling every minor mishap and triumph along the way, as well as the creative tension that drove the show to new heights, The Spamalot Diaries is an unforgettable look behind the curtain of a beloved musical and inside the wickedly entertaining mind of one of our most treasured comic performers.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Mike Nichols been in?

Mike Nichols has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

How many West End shows has Mike Nichols been in?

Mike Nichols has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Mike Nichols been nominated for?

Outstanding Director of a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Death of a Salesman , Special Citation Award (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards), Outstanding Director of a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Death of a Salesman , Best Direction of a Play (Tony Awards) for Death of a Salesman, Best Direction of a Musical (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Monty Python's Spamalot, Founders Award for Excellence in Directing (Drama League Awards), Outstanding Director of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Monty Python's Spamalot , Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Monty Python's Spamalot, Best Special Theatrical Event (Tony Awards) for Whoopi the 20th Anniversary Show, Best Special Theatrical Event (Tony Awards) for The Play What I Wrote, Outstanding Director of a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The Real Thing, Best Direction of a Play (Tony Awards) for The Real Thing, Outstanding Director - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The Gin Game, Best Direction of a Play (Tony Awards) for The Gin Game, Best Play (Tony Awards) for The Gin Game , Outstanding Director - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Comedians, Best Direction of a Play (Tony Awards) for Streamers, Best Direction of a Play (Tony Awards) for Comedians, Best Musical (Tony Awards) for Annie, Outstanding Director - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Streamers, Best Direction of a Play (Tony Awards) for Uncle Vanya, Best Direction of a Play (Tony Awards) for The Prisoner of Second Avenue, Other Awards (Outer Critics Circle Awards), Best Direction of a Play (Tony Awards) for Plaza Suite, Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Apple Tree, Other Awards (Outer Critics Circle Awards), Best Direction of a Play (Tony Awards) for The Odd Couple, Best Direction of a Play (Tony Awards) for Luv and Best Direction of a Play (Tony Awards) for Barefoot in the Park.

What awards has Mike Nichols won?

Mike Nichols has received numerous prestigious awards throughout his career. These include the Outstanding Director of a Play at the Drama Desk Awards for Death of a Salesman. He also won a Special Citation Award from the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards. At the Tony Awards, he earned Best Direction of a Play for Death of a Salesman, Best Direction of a Musical for Monty Python's Spamalot, and Best Direction of a Play for The Real Thing, The Prisoner of Second Avenue, Plaza Suite, The Odd Couple, Luv, and Barefoot in the Park. Additionally, he received a Founders Award for Excellence in Directing from the Drama League Awards, as well as Outstanding Director of a Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Monty Python's Spamalot. Nichols also achieved recognition with Other Awards at the Outer Critics Circle Awards. Furthermore, he won Best Musical at the Tony Awards for Annie and was honored with Outstanding Director - Play at the Drama Desk Awards for Comedians.

How many shows has Mike Nichols written?

Mike Nichols has written 1 shows including An Evening with Mike Nichols and Elaine May (Playwright).

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