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Patrick Marber

Birth Place: ENGLAND

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BIO

Productions of his own plays include Dealer's Choice (National Theatre, Vaudeville) Closer (NT, Lyric, Music Box) Howard Katz, Three Days in the Country (both NT) and Don Juan in Soho (Wyndhams). His other directing credits include Travesties by Tom Stoppard at the Menier Chocolate Factory and the Apollo Theatre. The Caretaker by Harold Pinter at the Comedy, Blue Remembered Hills by Dennis Potter at the National Theatre, '1953' by Craig Raine at the Almeida and The Old Neighborhood by David Mamet at the Royal Court. He will direct the UK premiere of Venus in Fur by David Ives later this year at Theatre Royal Haymarket. His other plays include After Miss Julie (Donmar, Roundabout), The Red Lion (NT) and in 2016 Ivo van Hove directed Marber's version of Hedda Gabler for the National Theatre starring Ruth Wilson. His screen credits include Closer (directed by Mike Nichols), Notes on a Scandal (directed by Richard Eyre) and Love You More (directed by Sam Taylor-Wood). His plays have won Evening Standard, Olivier, Time Out, New York and London Critics' Circle and Writers' Guild Awards. His television work has received BAFTA, British Comedy and Royal Television Society Awards. His screenplays have been nominated for Golden Globe, BAFTA and Academy Awards. He received the British Independent Film Award for Notes on a Scandal.


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Productions

 
[Broadway, 2025]
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[West End, 2024]
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[Broadway, 2022]
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[West End, 2022]
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[West End, 2021]
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[West End, 2021]
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[West End, 2018]
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[Broadway, 2018]
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[West End, 2017]
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[West End, 2017] [Replacement]
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[Broadway, 1999]
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Writing

Playwright
Playwright
Playwright

Movies

Closer
[ 2004 ] writer
Asylum
[ 2005 ] writer
Notes on a Scandal
[ 2006 ] writer
Alan Partridge
[ 2013 ] writer
The Critic
[ 2023 ] writer

TV Shows

Knowing Me, Knowing You with Alan Partridge
Gordon Heron, Forbes McAllister, Lieutenant Colonel Kojak Slaphead III

Awards and Nominations


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2023 - Outstanding Director of a Play

Patrick Marber, Leopoldstadt


winner
Tony Awards - 2023 - Best Direction of a Play

Patrick Marber, Leopoldstadt

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2018 - Outstanding Director of a Play

Patrick Marber, Travesties

Tony Awards - 2018 - Best Direction of a Play

Patrick Marber, Travesties

Olivier Awards - 2008 - Best Revival

Patrick MarberDealer’s Choice

Olivier Awards - 2007 - Best New Comedy

Patrick MarberDon Juan In Soho


winner
New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 1999 - Best Foreign Play

Patrick Marber, Closer

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1999 - Outstanding Director of a Play

Patrick Marber, Closer

Tony Awards - 1999 - Best Play

Patrick Marber, Closer


winner
Olivier Awards - 1998 - BBC Award for the Play of the Year

Patrick MarberCloser

Drama Desk Awards - 1997 - Outstanding New Play

Patrick Marber, Dealer's Choice

Olivier Awards - 1995 - BBC Award for the Play of the Year

Patrick MarberDealer's Choice

Videos

News


Videos You Missed This Week: GYPSY, THE GREAT GATSBY and More
by Sidney Paterra - Apr 4, 2025

2025 has officially arrived and the second half of the 2024-25 Broadway season is very much underway. Catch up on all the latest from the week ending April 4, 2025 with videos from Smash, Dead Outlaw, and more!
Full Cast Set For Lynn Nottage's INTIMATE APPAREL at the Donmar Warehouse
by Stephi Wild - Apr 4, 2025

Artistic Director Tim Sheader and Executive Director Henny Finch have announced the full cast of Lynn Nottage's Intimate Apparel. Learn more about the show here!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld April 3, 2025
by - Apr 3, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is April 3, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Video: GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS Celebrates Opening Night
by Joey Mervis - Apr 2, 2025

The stars aligned at the Palace Theatre earlier this week, where the third Broadway revival of David Mamet's Glengarry Glen Ross celebrated it's opening night. This version was helmed by Tony-winning director Patrick Marber. Go inside opening night in this video!
Photos: Darren Criss, Katie Holmes and More at GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS Opening Night
by Bruce Glikas - Apr 2, 2025

Stars came out for the big opening night celebration of Glengarry Glen Ross, including Darren Criss, Katie Holmes, Ansel Elgort, and many more.Check out photos here!
Photos: GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS Cast on the Opening Night Red Carpet
by Bruce Glikas - Apr 1, 2025

David Mamet's Pulitzer Prize-winning drama Glengarry Glen Ross is back on Broadway! The Palace Theatre hosted the opening night of the star-studded revival and BroadwayWorld was there for the festivities. Check out photos of the cast here.
Review Roundup: Starry GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS Revival Opens On Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 1, 2025

The Pulitzer Prize-winning drama Glengarry Glen Ross returns in a starry new Broadway revival, opening tonight at the Palace Theatre! David Mamet's timeless exploration of the intersection of capitalism and masculinity comes to life in a brand-new production, directed by Tony and Olivier Award-winner Patrick Marber, Read reviews for the show below!
Hot Tickets of the Week: THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY, REDWOOD, and More
by Team BWW - Mar 31, 2025

Let BroadwayWorld and Ticketmaster be your guide to which plays and musicals are the most buzz-worthy this week, starting March 31, 2025. Check out five Broadway shows we recommend that you should snag tickets to right now!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld March 20, 2025
by - Mar 20, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is March 20, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS Extends Run on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Mar 19, 2025

The new Broadway production of David Mamet’s Glengarry Glen Ross, directed by Tony and Olivier Award-winner Patrick Marber has now extended by an additional final two weeks.
Ensemble Theatre Company Presents Fourth Production Of Its 46th Season RACHMANINOFF AND THE TSAR
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 18, 2025

Ensemble Theatre Company of Santa Barbara will present pianist/actor/playwright/producer Hershey Felder, for a strictly limited engagement of RACHMANINOFF AND THE TSAR, a new musical play.
All-Female GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS Coming to Broadway Next?
by Rialto Chatter - Mar 17, 2025

While a new revival of Glengarry Glen Ross prepares for opening night at the Palace Theatre, another version of this production of Mamet's iconic play might be in the works. An all-female cast might replace the production's current stars when their run ends on June 14, 2025.
Video: Bill Burr Shares Why GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS Remains Relevant
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 13, 2025

On a recent visit to Good Morning America, Bill Burr shared how he came to be involved in the new Broadway production of Glengarry Glen Ros and why the play continues to remain relevant. Watch the full discussion here!
Hot Tickets of the Week: SMASH, THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY, and More
by Team BWW - Mar 10, 2025

Let BroadwayWorld and Ticketmaster be your guide to which plays and musicals are the most buzz-worthy this week, starting March 10, 2025. Check out five Broadway shows we recommend that you should snag tickets to now!
Hot Tickets of the Week: Discount for SIX and More
by Team BWW - Feb 24, 2025

​Ready to see your next Broadway show? Of course you are! Let BroadwayWorld and Ticketmaster be your guide to which plays and musicals are the most buzz-worthy this week, starting February 24, 2025. ​
Videos You Missed This Week: BOOP!, OH, MARY! and More
by Sidney Paterra - Feb 21, 2025

It's been a busy week on (and off) Broadway! 2025 has officially arrived and the second half of the 2024-25 Broadway season has officially begun. Catch up on all the latest from the week ending February 21, 2025 with videos from , and more!
Glengarry Glen Ross Extends Broadway Run Through June 2025
by Stephi Wild - Feb 19, 2025

Glengarry Glen Ross has extended its Broadway run ahead of its first preview next month! The production will begin previews on Monday, March 10. Get your tickets now.
Video: Learn How Nathan Lane Got Bill Burr Cast in GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 17, 2025

Nathan Lane has revealed how he helped get Bill Burr cast in the upcoming Broadway revival of Glengarry Glen Ross, which begins performances at The Palace Theatre in March, featuring a star-studded cast for a limited 12-week run! 
Video: In Rehearsals with the Cast of GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 15, 2025

Mamet's back in 2025. The new Broadway production of the Pulitzer Prize-winning play Glengarry Glen Ross directed by Tony & Olivier Award-winner Patrick Marber will begin previews on Monday, March 10 at The Palace Theatre.
Up on the Marquee: GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS
by Jennifer Broski - Feb 13, 2025

The new Broadway production of the Pulitzer Prize-winning play Glengarry Glen Ross directed by Tony & Olivier Award-winner Patrick Marber will begin previews on Monday, March 10 at The Palace Theatre. Check out photso of the new marquee!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Patrick Marber written?

Patrick Marber has written 6 shows including Dealer's Choice (Playwright), Closer (Playwright), Howard Katz (Playwright), After Miss Julie (Playwright), Don Juan in Soho (Writer), The Red Lion (Author).

What awards has Patrick Marber been nominated for?

Outstanding Director of a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Leopoldstadt, Best Direction of a Play (Tony Awards) for Leopoldstadt, Outstanding Director of a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Travesties, Best Direction of a Play (Tony Awards) for Travesties, Best Revival (Olivier Awards) for Dealer’s Choice, Best New Comedy (Olivier Awards) for Don Juan In Soho, Best Foreign Play (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for Closer, Outstanding Director of a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Closer, Best Play (Tony Awards) for Closer, BBC Award for the Play of the Year (Olivier Awards) for Closer , Outstanding New Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Dealer's Choice and BBC Award for the Play of the Year (Olivier Awards) for Dealer's Choice.

What awards has Patrick Marber won?

Patrick Marber has won the following awards: Outstanding Director of a Play at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Leopoldstadt, Best Direction of a Play at the Tony Awards for Leopoldstadt, Best Foreign Play at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for Closer, and the BBC Award for the Play of the Year at the Olivier Awards for Closer.

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