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[Off-Broadway, 2018]
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[Broadway, 2014]
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[Regional (US), 2003]
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Awards and Nominations

Helen Hayes Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Director, Resident Musical

Molly SmithThe Light in the Piazza

Helen Hayes Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Director, Resident Musical

Molly SmithOklahoma

Helen Hayes Awards - 2006 - Outstanding Director, Resident Musical

Molly SmithDamn Yankees

Helen Hayes Awards - 2004 - Outstanding Director, Resident Musical

Molly SmithCamelot

Helen Hayes Awards - 2003 - Outstanding Director, Resident Musical

Molly SmithSouth Pacific

Helen Hayes Awards - 2002 - Outstanding Director, Resident Play

Molly SmithAgamemnon and His Daughters

Helen Hayes Awards - 2000 - Outstanding Director, Resident Play

Molly SmithHow I Learned to Drive

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Chicago Tap Theatre Reveals Season and New Company Member Roxy King

​​​​​​​ Chicago Tap Theatre has recently returned from a successful European Tour and has announced its 2024-2025 season and that  Roxanne “Roxy” King is a new company member. 
Arena Stage to Present Jaja's Marketplace, an EmpowerHER Event

Arena Stage will host Jaja's Marketplace, an EmpowerHER event inspired by the Tony Award-winning Jaja’s African Hair Braiding, running from September 6 to October. The pop-up market will be held between performances.
DRACULA: A COMEDY OF TERRORS & More Lead Dallas' Fall 2024 Top Theatre Shows

Dallas is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Check out our top picks for fall 2024!
Review: CRY IT OUT at MILDRED'S UMBRELLA

Sometimes, a play does what no other artistic medium can do. It can feel intimate, immediate, and alive. CRY IT OUT from MILDRED’S UMBRELLA is one of those living productions that feels like you are watching three real women deal with being a mother and looking at how that is going to affect every aspect of their lives.
M.A.D.D. Rhythms' Chicago Tap Summit Returns In October With A World Premiere And More

M.A.D.D. Rhythms announced the return of the Chicago Tap Summit this October, featuring the world premiere of 'To Love You All Ways' by Andrew Carr on October 5 at 7:30 p.m., along with additional events.
Available Light Theatre to Present LUNCH BUNCH By Adrian Einspanier

Available Light Theatre will present LUNCH BUNCH by Adrian Einspanier. Learn how to purchase tickets.
CRY IT OUT By Molly Smith Metzler Announced At Mildred's Umbrella Theater

Mildred's Umbrella Theater Company begins their 2024-2025 season with CRY IT OUT by Molly Smith Metzler, running September 12-28, 2024 at Spring Street Studios.
Josh Segarra Joins Netflix Series SIRENS

Josh Segarra, who originated the role of Emilio Estefan in On Your Feet!, is set to appear in the new limited series Sirens from Netflix. The series is a female-driven, dark comedy limited series created by Emmy-nominated writer and showrunner Molly Smith Metzler.
Photos: First look at MTVarts' FOOTLOOSE: THE MUSICAL

When Ren and his mother move from Chicago to a small farming town, he is prepared for the inevitable adjustment period at his new high school. But he’s not prepared for the rigorous local edicts, including a ban on dancing instituted by the local preacher, who is determined to exercise control over the town’s youth.
Kevin Bacon and Glenn Howerton Join Netflix Limited Series SIRENS

Kevin Bacon and Glenn Howerton have joined the Netflix limited series Sirens. The series is a female-driven, dark comedy limited series created by Emmy-nominated writer and showrunner Molly Smith Metzler (Maid) and executive produced by LuckyChap.
Julianne Moore, Meghann Fahy & Milly Alcock to Star in Netflix Limited Series SIRENS

Julianne Moore, Meghann Fahy and Milly Alcock are set to star in the Netflix limited series Sirens. The series is a female-driven, dark comedy limited series created by Emmy-nominated writer and showrunner Molly Smith Metzler (Maid) and executive produced by LuckyChap.
Chicago Tap Theatre Will Present CAN YOU HEAR US NOW: THE QUEER TAP DANCE REVOLUTION

Chicago Tap Theatre will continue its 21st season with the world premiere of Can You Hear Us Now: The Queer Tap Dance Revolution, June 20 - 23 at The Edge Theater.
Review: CRY IT OUT Delivers the Laughs at Capital Stage

Just in time for Mother’s Day, Capital Stage has revealed a play that is perfect for celebrating mothers. It also happens to be my favorite of their offerings to date. Cry it Out, by Molly Smith Metzler, tackles an important conversation that often gets overlooked, and does it with insight, grace, and a whole lot of humor.
CRY IT OUT Comes to Mildred's Umbrella Theater Company in September

Mildred's Umbrella Theater Company begins their 2024-2025 season with CRY IT OUT by Molly Smith Metzler.
Chicago Tap Allstars Announces 2024 National Tap Dance Weekend This May

Chicago Tap Allstars, a collective of Tap dance artists and organizations brought together by M.A.D.D. Rhythms and Chicago Tap Theatre, commemorates National Tap Dance Day with a weekend that includes free and paid workshops, lectures, history lessons, a viewing party and a Tap Jam, Friday, May 24 - Sunday, May 26 at the Harold Washington Cultural Center, 4701 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr.
Available Light Theatre Presents YOU WILL GET SICK

Experience the technicolor journey of YOU WILL GET SICK, a play by Noah Diaz presented by Available Light Theatre. The play explores themes of illness, life, and connection, traversing various worlds with humor and magic. Featuring Jeanine Thompson and directed by Eleni Papaleonardos.
Manhattan Theatre Club Announces Lineup For 2024 Ted Snowdon Reading Series

Manhattan Theatre Club has announced the lineup for the 2024 Ted Snowdon Reading Series.
Theater Alliance Appoints New Producing Artistic Director

 The Theater Alliance Board of Directors has announced that Shanara Gabrielle has been selected as the next Producing Artistic Director of the company, succeeding Raymond O. Caldwell, who has served in the position since 2019. 
PEAK Performances to Present Opera-in-Concert Performances of BLIND INJUSTICE

PEAK Performances at Montclair State University is producing two opera-in-concert performances of Blind Injustice, composed by Montclair State University College of the Arts faculty member Scott Davenport Richards (A Star Across the Ocean, Charlie Crosses the Nation) with a libretto by David Cote (Three Way, The Scarlet Ibis).
Photos: First look at MTVarts' A NIGHT OF ONE-ACTS

Join us at warehouse14 for an evening (or afternoon) of one-acts in our pop-up blackbox. Limited seating, tickets $7. Directed by Mary Elizabeth Harris and Christopher Hartman. Performances are Jan 12 & 13, 7:30 pm, Jan 14, 2:00 pm at Pop up Blackbox at Warehouse14, 14 East Ohio Ave, Mount Vernon, OH 43050. For tickets or more information, visit: https://www.mtvarts.com/index.php/upcoming-events/227-a-night-of-one-acts-2024

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Molly Smith been nominated for?

Outstanding Director, Resident Musical (Helen Hayes Awards) for The Light in the Piazza, Outstanding Director, Resident Musical (Helen Hayes Awards) for Oklahoma, Outstanding Director, Resident Musical (Helen Hayes Awards) for Damn Yankees , Outstanding Director, Resident Musical (Helen Hayes Awards) for Camelot , Outstanding Director, Resident Musical (Helen Hayes Awards) for South Pacific, Outstanding Director, Resident Play (Helen Hayes Awards) for Agamemnon and His Daughters and Outstanding Director, Resident Play (Helen Hayes Awards) for How I Learned to Drive.

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