Peter Hall
Birth Place: Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, ENGLAND
Latest News on Peter Hall:
Stage and Screen Actor Timothy West Dies at Age 90 (Nov 13, 2024)
Review: ABIGAIL'S PARTY, Rose Theatre (Nov 7, 2024)
Theatre For A New Audience Founder Jeffrey Horowitz To Retire (Sep 4, 2024)
Stage and Screen Actor Timothy West Dies at Age 90 (Nov 13, 2024)
Review: ABIGAIL'S PARTY, Rose Theatre (Nov 7, 2024)
Theatre For A New Audience Founder Jeffrey Horowitz To Retire (Sep 4, 2024)
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Productions
Writing
Bookwriter
Awards and Nominations
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2000 - Outstanding Director of a Play
Peter Hal, Amadeus
Tony Awards - 1996 - Best Direction of a Play
Peter Hall , An Ideal Husband
Tony Awards - 1992 - Best Direction of a Play
Peter Hall, Four Baboons Adoring the Sun
Tony Awards - 1990 - Best Direction of a Play
Peter Hall, The Merchant of Venice
Tony Awards - 1990 - Best Revival
Peter Hall, The Merchant of Venice
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1981 - Outstanding Director of a Play
Peter Hall, Amadeus
winner
Tony Awards - 1981 - Best Direction of a Play
Peter Hall, Amadeus
Olivier Awards - 1980 - Director of the Year
Peter HallAmadeus
Tony Awards - 1980 - Best Direction of a Play
Peter Hall, Betrayal
Tony Awards - 1979 - Best Direction of a Play
Peter Hall, Bedroom Farce
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1972 - Outstanding Director
Peter Hall, Old Times
winner
Tony Awards - 1972 - Best Direction of a Play
Peter Hall, Old Times
winner
Tony Awards - 1967 - Best Direction of a Play
Peter Hall, The Homecoming
Tony Awards - 1958 - Best Direction
Peter Hall , The Rope Dancers
Videos
VIDEO: Daniel Radcliffe and Miriam Margolyes Talk HARRY POTTER on THE GRAHAM NORTON SHOW
by Stephi Wild - Jan 26, 2020
TV: New Trailer for WAITING FOR GODOT's West End Homecoming Has Arrived!
by BroadwayWorld TV - Sep 14, 2017
VIDEO: Filmmaker Rick McKay Captures a Legendary West End Backstage Meeting in Memory of Peter Hall
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 13, 2017
STAGE TUBE: Christopher Plummer, Des McAnuff Talk CTG's A WORD OR TWO on Opening Night
by Stage Tube - Jan 27, 2014
STAGE TUBE: Behind the Scenes with Off-Broadway's THE CLEARING, Beg. Tonight
by Stage Tube - Jan 15, 2014
STAGE TUBE: Behind the Scenes - SENSE & SENSIBILITY's Creative Team Talks Denver Debut and Broadway Aims
by Stage Tube - Apr 10, 2013
STAGE TUBE: Behind the Scenes - SENSE & SENSIBILITY THE MUSICAL World Premiere at Denver Center Theatre
by Stage Tube - Mar 25, 2013
TV: Simon Callow in BEING SHAKESPEARE at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre
by Jessica Lewis - Apr 20, 2012
TV: Broadway Beat Special: A STEADY RAIN - Opening Night Press Conference
by Craig Brockman - Oct 1, 2009
News
Stage and Screen Actor Timothy West Dies at Age 90
BroadwayWorld is sad to report that Timothy Lancaster West, CBE, stage and screen actor, has died at age 90. Read the full obituary for Timothy West here.
BroadwayWorld is sad to report that Timothy Lancaster West, CBE, stage and screen actor, has died at age 90. Read the full obituary for Timothy West here.
Review: ABIGAIL'S PARTY, Rose Theatre
After its excellent recent revival at Stratford East, there is clearly still public and creative appetite for Mike Leigh's savage suburban comedy, Abigail's Party, now ending another national tour at the Rose Theatre in some style.
After its excellent recent revival at Stratford East, there is clearly still public and creative appetite for Mike Leigh's savage suburban comedy, Abigail's Party, now ending another national tour at the Rose Theatre in some style.
Theatre For A New Audience Founder Jeffrey Horowitz To Retire
Jeffrey Horowitz, Founder of Theatre for a New Audience, having led and grown the not-for-profit organization since 1979, will retire on August 31, 2025, at the end of TFANA's just-announced season of Shakespeare alongside plays by classical and contemporary playwrights.
Jeffrey Horowitz, Founder of Theatre for a New Audience, having led and grown the not-for-profit organization since 1979, will retire on August 31, 2025, at the end of TFANA's just-announced season of Shakespeare alongside plays by classical and contemporary playwrights.
Cast Set For the UK Tour of COMING TO ENGLAND
The cast has been announced for the UK tour of the stage adaptation of Floella Benjamin’s much-loved and award-winning book, Coming to England. This vibrant and energetic new play with music from Nicoll Entertainment and MAST Mayflower Studios tells Floella’s personal story of moving to England in the 1960s at the age of 10.
The cast has been announced for the UK tour of the stage adaptation of Floella Benjamin’s much-loved and award-winning book, Coming to England. This vibrant and energetic new play with music from Nicoll Entertainment and MAST Mayflower Studios tells Floella’s personal story of moving to England in the 1960s at the age of 10.
THE SILVER CORD Comes to the Finborough Theatre
In a production commissioned by the Finborough Theatre, the first London production since 1927 of Sidney Howard’s The Silver Cord will open at the Finborough Theatre for a four week limited season on Tuesday, 3 September 2024.
In a production commissioned by the Finborough Theatre, the first London production since 1927 of Sidney Howard’s The Silver Cord will open at the Finborough Theatre for a four week limited season on Tuesday, 3 September 2024.
Matthew Kelly and Julie Legrand Join Theatre Royal Windsor's FILUMENA
Matthew Kelly and Julie Legrand will join the previously announced Felicity Kendal in the Bill Kenwright Ltd/Theatre Royal Windsor production of Filumena directed by Sean Mathias.
Matthew Kelly and Julie Legrand will join the previously announced Felicity Kendal in the Bill Kenwright Ltd/Theatre Royal Windsor production of Filumena directed by Sean Mathias.
Cast Announced For National Tour Of ABIGAIL'S PARTY Launching This Autumn
The cast for the national tour of ABIGAIL'S PARTY this autumn has been revealed.
The cast for the national tour of ABIGAIL'S PARTY this autumn has been revealed.
Entries Open For RTST Sir Peter Hall Director Award 2024
The Royal Theatrical Support Trust (RTST) and the Octagon Theatre Bolton have announced that the 2024 RTST Sir Peter Hall Director Award Scheme is now open for entries.
The Royal Theatrical Support Trust (RTST) and the Octagon Theatre Bolton have announced that the 2024 RTST Sir Peter Hall Director Award Scheme is now open for entries.
Bartlett Sher Will Direct Broadway-Bound Dolly Parton Musical HELLO, I'M DOLLY
Tony Award-winning Bartlett Sher is set to direct the recently announced Hello, I’m Dolly, a new musical inspired by the life and career of Dolly Parton. Learn more about the Broadway-bound musical here!
Tony Award-winning Bartlett Sher is set to direct the recently announced Hello, I’m Dolly, a new musical inspired by the life and career of Dolly Parton. Learn more about the Broadway-bound musical here!
THE LIGHTNING THIEF to Have London Premiere at The Other Palace
Bill Kenwright Ltd and Paul Taylor-Mills will present the London Premiere of The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical adapted from Rick Riordan's 2005 best-selling book series at The Other Palace this Autumn.
Bill Kenwright Ltd and Paul Taylor-Mills will present the London Premiere of The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical adapted from Rick Riordan's 2005 best-selling book series at The Other Palace this Autumn.
Floella Benjamin's COMING TO ENGLAND Stage Adaptation Kicks Off UK Tour In September
Floella Benjamin's autobiographical story COMING TO ENGLAND has been adapted for the stage, offering a poignant and inspiring tale of her journey and experiences.
Floella Benjamin's autobiographical story COMING TO ENGLAND has been adapted for the stage, offering a poignant and inspiring tale of her journey and experiences.
Full Cast Set For THE BAKER'S WIFE at The Menier Chocolate Factory
The Menier Chocolate Factory has announced full casting for Gordon Greenberg’s production of The Baker’s Wife – with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz and book by Joseph Stein. Learnm ore about the cast here!
The Menier Chocolate Factory has announced full casting for Gordon Greenberg’s production of The Baker’s Wife – with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz and book by Joseph Stein. Learnm ore about the cast here!
SURRENDER Will Have London Run Ahead of Edinburgh Festival Fringe
HFH Productions has announced a play set for a London run ahead of Edinburgh Festival Fringe this summer. Surrender by Sophie Swithinbank in creative partnership with Phoebe Ladenburg will be on at the Arcola Theatre between 19 June and 13 July.
HFH Productions has announced a play set for a London run ahead of Edinburgh Festival Fringe this summer. Surrender by Sophie Swithinbank in creative partnership with Phoebe Ladenburg will be on at the Arcola Theatre between 19 June and 13 July.
Findlay, Garai, and More Set for THE YEARS at Almeida Theatre; Additional Season Casting Announced
The Almeida Theatre has announced casting for Eline Arbo’s The Years and the Angry and Young season.
The Almeida Theatre has announced casting for Eline Arbo’s The Years and the Angry and Young season.
Book Review: A SENSE OF THEATRE: THE UNTOLD STORY OF BRITAIN'S NATIONAL THEATRE, by Richard Pilbrow
In the summer of 1962, Sir Laurence Olivier invited lighting designer Richard Pilbrow to 'sort out the bloody awful lighting' at Chichester Theatre two days before it opened. Pilbrow replied there was nothing he could do in so short a time. 'Well, you're no bloody use, are you?' Olivier quipped.
In the summer of 1962, Sir Laurence Olivier invited lighting designer Richard Pilbrow to 'sort out the bloody awful lighting' at Chichester Theatre two days before it opened. Pilbrow replied there was nothing he could do in so short a time. 'Well, you're no bloody use, are you?' Olivier quipped.
Cast Set for THREE MEN IN A BOAT The The Mill At Sonning Theatre
See who is starring in THREE MEN IN A BOAT at The Mill at Sonning Theatre. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.
See who is starring in THREE MEN IN A BOAT at The Mill at Sonning Theatre. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.
Initial Cast Set For Revival of THE BAKER'S WIFE at the Menier Chocolate Factory; Lucie Jones, Clive Rowe, and More!
The Menier Chocolate Factory has announced initial casting for The Baker's Wife – with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz and book by Joseph Stein. Learn more about the cast here!
The Menier Chocolate Factory has announced initial casting for The Baker's Wife – with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz and book by Joseph Stein. Learn more about the cast here!
New Perspectives Announces 18 New Associates For 2024/5
New Perspectives have announced their New Associates for 2024/5. Learn more about the associates here!
New Perspectives have announced their New Associates for 2024/5. Learn more about the associates here!
Cast Set For RICHARD III at Shakespeare's Globe
Shakespeare’s Globe has announced the cast of Richard III, directed by Elle While. Performances run 9 May – 3 August. Learn more about the cast here!
Shakespeare’s Globe has announced the cast of Richard III, directed by Elle While. Performances run 9 May – 3 August. Learn more about the cast here!
The Bach Choir Of Bethlehem to Celebrate 116th Bach Festival in May
Join the Bach Choir of Bethlehem as they celebrate their 116th Bach Festival in May 2024. Enjoy the choir in a two-weekend event. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!
Join the Bach Choir of Bethlehem as they celebrate their 116th Bach Festival in May 2024. Enjoy the choir in a two-weekend event. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Peter Hall written?
Peter Hall has written 1 shows including Animal Farm (Bookwriter).
What awards has Peter Hall been nominated for?
Outstanding Director of a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Amadeus, Best Direction of a Play (Tony Awards) for An Ideal Husband, Best Direction of a Play (Tony Awards) for Four Baboons Adoring the Sun, Best Direction of a Play (Tony Awards) for The Merchant of Venice, Best Revival (Tony Awards) for The Merchant of Venice, Outstanding Director of a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Amadeus, Best Direction of a Play (Tony Awards) for Amadeus, Director of the Year (Olivier Awards) for Amadeus, Best Direction of a Play (Tony Awards) for Betrayal, Best Direction of a Play (Tony Awards) for Bedroom Farce, Outstanding Director (Drama Desk Awards) for Old Times, Best Direction of a Play (Tony Awards) for Old Times, Best Direction of a Play (Tony Awards) for The Homecoming and Best Direction (Tony Awards) for The Rope Dancers.
What awards has Peter Hall won?
Peter Hall has won the following awards: Outstanding Director of a Play at the Drama Desk Awards for Amadeus; Best Direction of a Play at the Tony Awards for Amadeus; Outstanding Director at the Drama Desk Awards for Old Times; Best Direction of a Play at the Tony Awards for Old Times; and Best Direction of a Play at the Tony Awards for The Homecoming.
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