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BIO

Broadway credits include this season’s An Enemy of the People with Jeremy Strong and Michael Imperioli, Macbeth with Daniel Craig and Ruth Negga, King Lear with Glenda Jackson, A Doll’s House, Part 2 (Tony Award Nomination), The Glass Menagerie, Fun Home (Tony Award), The Real Thing, The Realistic Joneses, Seminar. Recent credits: Hamlet (The Public Theatre), Othello (New York Theatre Workshop), The Flick (Playwrights Horizons, Barrow Street Theatre, National Theatre; Lucille Lortel Award nomination), The Glass Menagerie (Toneelgroep, Amsterdam), John (Signature Theatre; Obie Award, Lortel and Drama Desk Award nomination), The Village Bike (MCC Theatre), and Uncle Vanya (Soho Repertory Theatre; Drama Desk nomination), among others.

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Productions

 
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[Off-Broadway, 2023] Cancelled
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[Off-Broadway, 2022]
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[Broadway, 2019]
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[London, 2018]
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[Off-Broadway, 2017]
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[Off-Broadway, 2016]
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[US Tour, 2016]
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[Off-Broadway, 2013]
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[Off-Broadway, 2012]
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Movies

White Noise
[ 2022 ] Alfonse

Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 2017 - Best Direction of a Play

Sam Gold, A Doll's House, Part 2

Drama Desk Awards - 2016 - Outstanding Director of a Play

Sam GoldJohn


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BroadwayWorld Awards - 2015 - Best Direction of a Musical

Sam Gold, Fun Home


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Tony Awards - 2015 - Best Direction of a Musical

Sam Gold, Fun Home

Drama Desk Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Director of a Musical

Sam Gold, Fun Home

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Director of a Musical

Sam Gold, Fun Home

The Lortels - 2014 - Outstanding Director

Sam Gold, Fun Home

Drama Desk Awards - 2013 - Outstanding Director of a Play

Sam GoldUncle Vanya

The Lortels - 2013 - Outstanding Director

Sam Gold, The Flick


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The Lortels - 2012 - Outstanding Director

Sam GoldThe Big Meal

The Lortels - 2012 - Outstanding Director

Sam Gold, Look Back in Anger


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Obie Awards - 2010 - Directing

Sam Gold, Circle Mirror Transformation


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Obie Awards - 2010 - Directing

Sam Gold, The Aliens

Drama Desk Awards - 2009 - Outstanding Director of a Play

Sam Gold, Circle Mirror Transformation

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News


John Krasinski Will Lead ANGRY ALAN Off-Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 26, 2025

STUDIO  SEAVIEW's first production will be PENELOPE SKINNER’s critically acclaimed dark comedy ANGRY ALAN, starring  award-winning actor JOHN KRASINSKI. We have all of the details about the off-Broadway run here.
Jessica Chastain and Adam Driver to Star in THE DEALER Series From Lucas Hnath and Sam Gold
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 25, 2025

Two major stars are coming together for a new series written by Lucas Hnath and directed by Tony Award winner Sam Gold. The Dealer, which has been acquired by Apple TV+, is set to star Jessica Chastain and Adam Driver.
Interview: Whitney White Reflects on How Shakespeare Impacts Her Work: ‘Everyone Has Their Moment’
by Caitlin Hornik - Mar 17, 2025

This March, BroadwayWorld is excited to spotlight five incredible female theatre-makers who are changing the game from offstage. In this second edition of 'Female Theatremakers' we are catching up with director extraordinaire, Whitney White.
Broadway Grosses: Week Ending 2/16/25 -WICKED Continues to Lead Top Grossing Shows
by - Feb 18, 2025

Grosses for all the Broadway shows for the week ending 2/16/2025.
COAL MINER'S DAUGHTER Musical In the Works, Starring Sutton Foster
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 18, 2025

Tthe music and life story of beloved country music icon and legend  Loretta Lynn will be celebrated and depicted in a new stage musical, COAL MINER’S DAUGHTER, starring Tony Award-winner Sutton Foster. 
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld February 18, 2025
by - Feb 18, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is February 18, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
ROMEO + JULIET Recoups on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Feb 17, 2025

Sam Gold’s production of ROMEO + JULIET recouped its $7 million capitalization during its extended, standing-room-only, 20-week limited engagement at  Broadway’s Circle in the Square Theatre.
3 Broadway Shows Close Today
by Sidney Paterra - Feb 16, 2025

Broadway says goodbye to three limited run productions. Romeo + Juliet takes its final bow at the Circle in the Square Theatre following 28 previews and 133 regular performances; Eureka Day will conclude its limited run at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre following 21 previews and 70 regular performances; and All In: Comedy About Love closes at the Hudson Theatre after 12 previews and 65 regular perfromances.
Photos: NYTW's 2025 Gala Honors Rachel Brosnahan, Joaquina Kalukango, and Greg Nobile
by Jennifer Broski - Feb 11, 2025

New York Theatre Workshop just celebrated its NYTW 2025 Gala, honoring Emmy Award winner Rachel Brosnahan, Tony Award winner Joaquina Kalukango, and Tony Award-winning theater and film producer Greg Nobile. Check out photos from inside the big day.
Photos: ROMEO + JULIET's Kit Connor, Rachel Zegler & More Backstage
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 3, 2025

In celebration of the final 16 performances, you can now get a look at behind-the-scenes photos of ROMEO + JULIET! See photos here and learn how to purchase tickets to the production.
New York Theatre Workshop Announces Additional Performers And Presenters For Their 2025 Annual Gala
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 30, 2025

New York Theatre Workshop has announced additional performers and presenters for the NYTW 2025 Gala, honoring Emmy Award winner Rachel Brosnahan, Tony Award winner Joaquina Kalukango, and Tony Award-winning theater and film producer Greg Nobile.
John Douglas Thompson To Be Honored At Red Bull Theater Benefit
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 15, 2025

Red Bull Theater has announced that John Douglas Thompson will be presented with the Matador Award for Extraordinary Achievement in Classical Theater at the Running of the Red Bulls Gala Benefit.
Sophia Anne Caruso Joins Netflix's ONE PIECE Series
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 14, 2025

Beetlejuice star Sophie Anne Caruso is set to appear in Season 2 of Netflix's live-action One Piece series, based on the popular manga of the same name.
Seaview Acquires Tony Kiser Theater; Will Re-Brand the Space as 'Studio Seaview'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 13, 2025

Production company Seaview has acquired the historic Tony Kiser Theatre in the heart of New York City's Theatre District. The 296-seat venue will undergo a transformation and will be rebranded as Studio Seaview. Learn more!
Roundabout Reveals Artistic Selections for The Refocus Project & Roundabout Underground
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 7, 2025

Roundabout Theatre Company has revealed artistic selections for The Refocus Project and Roundabout Underground programs, both newly revamped for 2025. Learn more about the artists!
Video: Kit Connor Talks Returning to Stage Roots in ROMEO + JULIET
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 3, 2025

On a recent visit to CBS Mornings, Romeo + Juliet star Kit Connor discussed the new production, explaining how he was excited to return to his stage roots and put his own spin on the iconic Shakespeare character. Watch the interview now!
Kit Connor to Appear on CBS Mornings Tomorrow
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 2, 2025

Kit Connor is set to appear on CBS Mornings tomorrow to discuss Romeo + Juliet, Sam Gold's production of the Shakespeare tragedy. Tune in to CBS to watch Connor on the program Friday, January 3 from 7:00-9:00 AM.
Recap the Broadway Debuts of 2024
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 1, 2025

BroadwayWorld is rounding up all of our 2024 Debut of the Month features in one place, celebrating the artists who brought energy, artistry, and passion to the stage this year.
The Unforgettable Broadway Events of 2024
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 31, 2024

Check out some of our favorite 2024 memories with Oh, Mary!, Wicked, Gypsy and more! As we look ahead to all that 2025 has to bring, let's take a short trip down memory lane of some of our favorite things about 2024.
Rachel Brosnahan, Joaquina Kalukango & Greg Nobile to be Honored at NYTW's 2025 Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 18, 2024

New York Theatre Workshop's 2025 Gala will honor Emmy Award winner Rachel Brosnahan, Tony Award winner Joaquina Kalukango, and Tony Award-winning theater and film producer Greg Nobile. Learn more and see how to attend.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Sam Gold been nominated for?

Best Direction of a Play (Tony Awards) for A Doll's House, Part 2, Outstanding Director of a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for John, Best Direction of a Musical (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Fun Home, Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Fun Home, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Fun Home, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Fun Home, Outstanding Director (The Lortels) for Fun Home, Outstanding Director of a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Uncle Vanya, Outstanding Director (The Lortels) for The Flick, Outstanding Director (The Lortels) for The Big Meal, Outstanding Director (The Lortels) for Look Back in Anger , Directing (Obie Awards) for Circle Mirror Transformation, Directing (Obie Awards) for The Aliens and Outstanding Director of a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Circle Mirror Transformation.

What awards has Sam Gold won?

Best Direction of a Musical (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Fun Home; Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Fun Home; Outstanding Director (The Lortels) for The Big Meal; Directing (Obie Awards) for Circle Mirror Transformation; Directing (Obie Awards) for The Aliens.

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