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Productions

Caroline, or Change
 
[Off-Broadway, 2003]
Producer
Radiant Baby
 
[Off-Broadway, 2003]
Producer
The Wild Party
 
[Broadway, 2000]
Producer
On the Town
 
[Broadway, 1998]
Producer
Saturn Returns
 
[Off-Broadway, 1998]
Producer
Bring in 'Da Noise, Bring in 'Da Funk
 
[Broadway, 1996]
Producer
Bring in 'Da Noise, Bring in 'Da Funk
 
[Off-Broadway, 1995]
Producer
The Knife
 
[Off-Broadway, 1987]
Producer
The Mystery of Edwin Drood
 
[Broadway, 1985]
Producer
The Mystery of Edwin Drood
 
[Off-Broadway, 1985]
Producer
The Human Comedy
 
[Broadway, 1984]
Producer
The Human Comedy
 
[Off-Broadway, 1983]
Producer
The Pirates of Penzance
 
[West End, 1982]
Producer
Lullabye and Goodnight
 
[Off-Broadway, 1982]
Producer
Specimen Days
 
[Off-Off-Broadway, 1981]
Producer
The Laundry Hour
 
[Off-Broadway, 1981]
Producer
Fresh Fruit in Foreign Places
 
[Off-Off-Broadway, 1981]
Producer
The Haggadah
 
[Off-Broadway, 1979]
Producer
A Chorus Line
 
[West End, 1976]
Producer
A Chorus Line
 
[US Tour, 1976]
Producer
The Threepenny Opera
 
[Broadway, 1976]
Producer
Black Picture Show
 
[Broadway, 1975]
Producer
Two Gentlemen of Verona
 
[Broadway, 1971]
Producer
Two Gentlemen of Verona
 
[Off-Broadway, 1971]
Producer
Blood
 
[Off-Broadway, 1971]
Producer

Awards and Nominations

The Lortels - 2003 - Outstanding Musical

New York Shakespeare Festival, Radiant Baby


winner
The Lortels - 2003 - Outstanding Play

New York Shakespeare Festival, Take Me Out


winner
Obie Awards - 1991 - Special Citations

New York Shakespeare Festival


winner
New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 1981 - Special Citation

New York Shakespeare Festival, The Pirates of Penzance


winner
Tony Awards - 1958 - Special Tony Award

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Adams Theater to Present Staged Readings Of New Play THE REFUSENIKS in August Photo
Adams Theater to Present Staged Readings Of New Play THE REFUSENIKS in August
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 20, 2024

The Adams Theater is bringing staged readings of the new play 'The Refuseniks' to audiences at 7:30 p.m. on Friday August 9 and Saturday August 10, and at noon on Sunday August 11.
Full Casting Announced For A Chorus Line at Festival Theatre Photo
Full Casting Announced For A Chorus Line at Festival Theatre
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Jul 2, 2024

Full cast announced for the UK tour of the Curve production of A Chorus Line.
Kathleen Marshall Will Direct The World Premiere Of MY BEST FRIEND'S WEDDING At Ogunq Photo
Kathleen Marshall Will Direct The World Premiere Of MY BEST FRIEND'S WEDDING At Ogunquit Playhouse
by Joshua Wright - Jun 24, 2024

Ogunquit Playhouse, in association with Crossroads Live, announced today that three-time Tony Award winner Kathleen Marshall will direct the World Premiere of the new musical, My Best Friend's Wedding, with a book by Ron Bass and Jonathan Harvey, based on the hit TriStar Pictures' film with a screenplay by Ron Bass and featuring the songs of Burt Bacharach and Hal David.
Video: George C. Wolfe Talks Tony Win for Lifetime Achievement Photo
Video: George C. Wolfe Talks Tony Win for Lifetime Achievement
by Joey Mervis - Jun 17, 2024

Earlier tonight at the 77th Annual Tony Awards, George C. Wolfe took home a Tony Award for 'Lifetime Achievmant in the Theatre'. After leaving the stage at the David H. Koch Theater, George checked in with BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge to share his initial reaction!
West Boca Community Theatre To Celebrate The Legacy of Joe Papp This June Photo
West Boca Community Theatre To Celebrate The Legacy of Joe Papp This June
by A.A. Cristi - May 30, 2024

Join the West Boca Community Theater on June 22nd for a musical celebration honoring the legacy of Joe Papp, a pivotal figure in American theater.
Audra McDonald Will Return to Broadway This Fall in GYPSY; Watch New Trailer Photo
Audra McDonald Will Return to Broadway This Fall in GYPSY; Watch New Trailer
by Nicole Rosky - May 29, 2024

It's official! six-time Tony Award Winner Audra McDonald will return to Broadway this fall, taking on what is widely regarded as the greatest role in musical theatre, “Rose” in GYPSY. We have all of the details!
Eliot Feld Places His Ballets In The Public Domain; Feld And Ballet Tech Donate Archi Photo
Eliot Feld Places His Ballets In The Public Domain; Feld And Ballet Tech Donate Archive To NYPL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 28, 2024

Eliot Feld and Ballet Tech donate their ballet archive to the New York Public Library, placing Feld's works in the public domain to ensure wider access and preservation.
Berkshire Theatre Group Announces Cast of 4000 MILES At The Unicorn Theatre Photo
Berkshire Theatre Group Announces Cast of 4000 MILES At The Unicorn Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - May 14, 2024

Berkshire Theatre Group (BTG) and Kate Maguire have announced casting for its upcoming production of 4000 Miles, a play redefining family, loss and healing. 
Jack O'Brien & George C. Wolfe Will Each Receive the 2024 Special Tony Award Photo
Jack O'Brien & George C. Wolfe Will Each Receive the 2024 Special Tony Award
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 9, 2024

Jack O’Brien and George C. Wolfe will each receive the 2024 Special Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre.
Adam Guettel, Austin Pendleton and More Will Be Honored with Dramatists Guild Awards Photo
Adam Guettel, Austin Pendleton and More Will Be Honored with Dramatists Guild Awards
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 19, 2024

The Dramatists Guild previously announced that playwright Christopher Durang will receive a Lifetime Achievement award at this year’s ceremony. He will be joined by two additional recipients, George C. Wolfe and Emily Mann.
Larry Marshall to Direct Sundog Theatre's SCENES FROM THE STATEN ISLAND FERRY Photo
Larry Marshall to Direct Sundog Theatre's SCENES FROM THE STATEN ISLAND FERRY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 10, 2024

Broadway star Larry Marshall will direct Sundog Theatre's annual presentation, Scenes from the Staten Island Ferry 2024. Learn more!
The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts Acquires the Archive of Novella N Photo
The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts Acquires the Archive of Novella Nelson
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 8, 2024

The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts' Billy Rose Theatre Division has acquired the archive of Novella Nelson. Learn more about Nelson!
Meet the Cast of PATRIOTS, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway Photo
Meet the Cast of PATRIOTS, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Apr 1, 2024

The Almeida Theatre production of Patriots officially begins previews on Broadway tonight, April 1. Meet the cast of Patriots here!
Cape Rep Theatre Announces OUR TOWN And More for 2024 Season Photo
Cape Rep Theatre Announces OUR TOWN And More for 2024 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 22, 2024

Discover the exciting lineup for Cape Rep's 2024 season. Stay updated with the latest in Broadway entertainment news.
Lehigh Valley Charter High School For The Arts to Present THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD Photo
Lehigh Valley Charter High School For The Arts to Present THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 19, 2024

Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts will present THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD, a musical by Rupert Holmes.
DINNER WITH FRIENDS To Be Presented At The Zephyr Theatre This April Photo
DINNER WITH FRIENDS To Be Presented At The Zephyr Theatre This April
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 15, 2024

DINNER WITH FRIENDS, a Pulitzer Prize-winning play by Donald Margulies, will be presented by Adriano Aragon and Foursome Productions at the Zephyr Theatre.
Full Broadway Cast Set For PATRIOTS, Starring Michael Stuhlbarg, Will Keen, and More Photo
Full Broadway Cast Set For PATRIOTS, Starring Michael Stuhlbarg, Will Keen, and More
by Stephi Wild - Feb 27, 2024

The full Broadway cast has been announced for the Almeida Theatre production of Patriots, the new play by Peter Morgan. Learn more about the show and find out who is starring here!
The Public Theater Sets Traveling Free Shakespeare in the Park Schedule for Summer 20 Photo
The Public Theater Sets Traveling Free Shakespeare in the Park Schedule for Summer 2024
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 13, 2024

The Public Theater will present GO PUBLIC! A Festival of Free Shakespeare in the Park, featuring a suite of free summer programming taking place across all five boroughs. Learn more about The Public's summer 2024 season.
New York Classical Theatre to Present HENRY IV in NYC Parks This Summer Photo
New York Classical Theatre to Present HENRY IV in NYC Parks This Summer
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 12, 2024

New York Classical Theatre will present William Shakespeare’s Henry IV as the main production of the company’s 25th anniversary season. See where the show will be performed and learn more details about the production.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld February 1, 2024 Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld February 1, 2024
by - Feb 1, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is February 1, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has New York Shakespeare Festival been nominated for?

Outstanding Musical (The Lortels) for Radiant Baby, Outstanding Play (The Lortels) for Take Me Out, Special Citations (Obie Awards), Special Citation (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for The Pirates of Penzance and Special Tony Award (Tony Awards).

What awards has New York Shakespeare Festival won?

Outstanding Play (The Lortels) for Take Me Out, Special Citations (Obie Awards), Special Citation (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for The Pirates of Penzance, and Special Tony Award (Tony Awards).

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