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BIO

Broadway: Robert Askins' Hand to God (five Tony nominations including Best New Play and Best Director, Lortel Award nomination, SDC Callaway nomination). West End: Hand to God (Olivier nomination for Best New Comedy). Off-Broadway: Important Hats of the Twentieth Century (Manhattan Theatre Club), Verite (Lincoln Center Theatre/LCT3), Teenage Dick (Public Theatre), Trevor (Lesser America), Love Song of the Albanian Sous Chef (Ensemble Studio Theatre), Bike America (Ma-Yi), Mel & El: Show & Tell (Ars Nova), Spacebar (Studio 42), and My Base and Scurvy Heart (Studio 42). Regional: Alliance Theatre, Williamstown Theatre Festival, Huntington Theatre, Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival, and more. Moritz is the former artistic director of Studio 42, NYC's producer of "unproducible" plays.

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[Broadway, 2008]
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[Off-Broadway, 2006]
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Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 2015 - Best Direction of a Play

Moritz von Stuelpnagel, Hand to God

The Lortels - 2014 - Outstanding Director

Moritz von Stuelpnagel, Hand to God

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News


Gary Gulman To Make Off-Broadway Debut With GRANDILOQUENT At The Lortel Theatre

Comedian Gary Gulman will make his Off-Broadway debut this winter, with the world premiere of his new solo show Grandiloquent at the Lucille Lortel Theatre. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Full Cast Announced for FIDDLER ON THE ROOF Starring Jason Alexander at La Mirada Theatre

LA Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts and McCoy Rigby Entertainment announced the cast for their upcoming production of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, featuring a talented ensemble ready to bring the classic musical to life.
Video: Get A First Look at TINY FATHER at Geffen Playhouse

BroadwayWorld has a first look at Geffen Playhouse's West Coast premiere of tiny father, written by Mike Lew (Teenage Dick, Tiger Style!) and directed by Tony Award-nominated Moritz von Stuelpnagel (Ava: The Secret Conversations, I Need That). Check out the cast in action in this all-new video.
Interview: Tiffany Villarin & Maurice Williams Resonating With tiny father

Currently in previews, Mike Lew’s tiny father takes the mainstage of the Geffen Playhouse (with opening night June 20, 2024). Moritz von Stuelpnagel directs the cast of Tiffany Villarin and Maurice Williams.
Rehearsals Begin For TINY FATHER at Geffen Playhouse

Rehearsals begin for Geffen Playhouse's West Coast premiere of tiny father, written by Mike Lew and directed by Tony Award-nominated Moritz von Stuelpnagel.
The Drama League Reveals Recipients of 2024 Directors Project

The Drama League has announced the nineteen stage directors receiving the 2024 fellowships, assistantships, residencies, and fund programs collectively known as The Directors Project.
Video: First Look at Jason Alexander in JUDGMENT DAY at Chicago Shakespeare Theater

Get a first look at Chicago Shakespeare Theater's Judgment Day, a hilariously irreverent world premiere comedy starring Tony and Emmy Award winner Jason Alexander (Seinfeld) in his Chicago stage debut.
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Get a first look at Jason Alexander in Judgement Day at Chicago Shakespeare Theater! Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Jason Alexander to Star in Lonny Price-Helmed FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at La Mirada

Jason Alexander and more will be starring in Fiddler on the Roof at La Mirada Theatre. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.
Video: Go Inside Rehearsals for JUDGMENT DAY at Chicago Shakespeare Theater with Jason Alexander & More

Go inside rehearsals for Chicago Shakespeare Theater's production of Judgment Day, a hilariously irreverent world premiere comedy starring Tony and Emmy Award winner Jason Alexander (Seinfeld) in his Chicago stage debut.
Photos: Jason Alexander in Rehearsal For JUDGMENT DAY at Chicago Shakespeare Theater

Chicago Shakespeare Theater will present Judgment Day, a hilariously irreverent world premiere comedy starring Tony and Emmy Award winner Jason Alexander (Seinfeld) in his Chicago stage debut. Check out rehearsal photos here!
Kristine Nielsen Joins Maxine Linehan and Kelly McAndrew in the Dorset Theatre Festival

 Dorset Theatre Festival has announced full casting for The Beauty Queen of Leenane by Martin McDonagh and Sidekicked by Kim Powers in their upcoming 2024 Main Stage season, scheduled from June 21 through September 7, 2024 at the Dorset Playhouse.
LITTLE MISS PERFECT World Premiere & More Set for Olney Theatre 2024-25 Season

Olney Theatre has revealed its 2024-25 season featuring the world premiere of Little Miss Perfect and more. See the full lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.
A Sandy Rustin World Premiere & More Set for Denver Center Theatre Company 2024/25 Season

Denver Center Theatre Company has revealed its 2024/25 season. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.
Video: Jason Alexander Talks JUDGMENT DAY at Chicago Shakespeare Theater

Jason Alexander discusses why he is excited to dive into rehearsals for the world premiere comedy JUDGMENT DAY at Chicago Shakespeare Theater, running April 23–May 26, 2024 in the video here!
This Week's Classifieds- Jobs in House Management, Tour Management, and More

This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 3/14/2024 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.
Review: AVAAZ at Olney Theatre Center

Olney Theatre Center's AVAAZ charts one woman's journey from Tehran to 'Tehran-geles,' singing a bombastic song of freedom all the way.
Jason Alexander to Star in JUDGMENT DAY at Chicago Shakespeare Theater

Chicago Shakespeare Theater has revealed the full company of Judgment Day, a world premiere comedy starring Tony and Emmy Award winner Jason Alexander in his Chicago stage debut.
Community Events Will Accompany AVAAZ at Olney Theatre

Olney Theatre Center has announced a line-up of Community Events inspired by its latest production, Avaaz.
Video: Michael Shayan on Solo Show AVAAZ at Olney Theatre Center

Watch as Michael Shayan introduces us to the world of - Avaaz his solo show about his mother's flight from Iran to the United States, and her life as the single-mom of a queer son in 'Tehran-geles.' 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Moritz von Stuelpnagel been nominated for?

Best Direction of a Play (Tony Awards) for Hand to God and Outstanding Director (The Lortels) for Hand to God.

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