Sam Mendes
Birth Place: ENGLAND
Latest News on Sam Mendes:
Andrew Barth Feldman Joins Joanna Gleason in Joshua Harmon's WE HAD A WORLD at MTC (Nov 20, 2024)
Andrew Lloyd Webber, Ian McKellen and More Named to Evening Standard's 'The Standard 100' List (Nov 20, 2024)
Gabrielle Stravelli, Klea Blackhurst, and Graham Rowat Join SING HAPPY: THE LYRICS OF FRED EBB (Nov 19, 2024)
Andrew Barth Feldman Joins Joanna Gleason in Joshua Harmon's WE HAD A WORLD at MTC (Nov 20, 2024)
Andrew Lloyd Webber, Ian McKellen and More Named to Evening Standard's 'The Standard 100' List (Nov 20, 2024)
Gabrielle Stravelli, Klea Blackhurst, and Graham Rowat Join SING HAPPY: THE LYRICS OF FRED EBB (Nov 19, 2024)
BIO
Sam Mendes founded and ran the Donmar Warehouse in London for ten years. He was the founding director of The Bridge Project and Neal Street Productions.
His work has been seen at the National Theatre, RSC, Royal Court, Old Vic, Young Vic, BAM, the West End and on Broadway. Films include American Beauty, Road to Perdition, Jarhead, Revolutionary Road, Away We Go, Skyfall, Spectre, and 1917.
Awards include Academy Award Best Director, BAFTA Award, Golden Globe Award Best Director, 2 Tony Awards, 5 Olivier Awards, the Olivier Special Award, 3 Evening Standard Awards, Empire Inspiration Award, Directors Guild of America Award and the Shakespeare Prize.
He has also won the Director's Guild Award for lifetime achievement. In addition to The Ferryman, his production of The Lehman Trilogy is currently running at the National Theatre in London.
Photos
Playwright Jez Butterworth, Director Sam Mendes & The Cast of 'The Hills of California' including Laura Donnelly, Lara McDonnell, Helena Wilson, Nicola Turner, Ophelia Lovibond, Sophia Ally, Nancy Allsop, Leanne Best, Bryan Dick, Richard Short, David Wilson Barnes, Richard Lumsden, Ta’Rea Campbell, Sawyer Barth, Ellyn Heald, Cameron Scoggins, Max Roll, Erin Rose Doyle, Sadie Veach, Liz Pearce, Jessica Baglow, Liam Bixbany and Q. Smith
Date:
09/04/2024
From: Photos: The Cast of THE HILLS OF CALIFORNIA Meets the Press
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Productions
Movies
Little Voice
[ 1998 ] director
[ 1998 ] director
Road to Perdition
[ 2002 ] producer
[ 2002 ] producer
Things We Lost in the Fire
[ 2007 ] producer
[ 2007 ] producer
Revolutionary Road
[ 2008 ] producer
[ 2008 ] producer
Shrek the Musical
[ 2013 ] producer
[ 2013 ] producer
1917
[ 2019 ] writer
[ 2019 ] writer
Empire of Light
[ 2022 ] producer
[ 2022 ] producer
Awards and Nominations
Drama League Awards - 2022 - Outstanding Direction of a Play
Sam Mendes, The Lehman Trilogy
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2022 - Outstanding Director of a Play
Sam Mendes, The Lehman Trilogy
winner
Tony Awards - 2022 - Best Direction of a Play
Sam Mendes, The Lehman Trilogy
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2019 - Outstanding Director of a Play
Sam Mendes, The Ferryman
winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2019 - Outstanding Director of a Play
Sam Mendes, The Ferryman
winner
Tony Awards - 2019 - Best Direction of a Play
Sam Mendes, The Ferryman
winner
Olivier Awards - 2018 - Best Director
Sam Mendes , The Ferryman
Drama Desk Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Director of a Play
Sam MendesRichard III
Olivier Awards - 2010 - Best Musical Revival
Sam MendesLionel Bart’s Oliver!
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2003 - Outstanding Director - Play
Sam Mendes, Uncle Vanya
winner
Olivier Awards - 2003 - Best Director
Sam MendesTwelfth Night
winner
Olivier Awards - 2003 - Best Director
Sam MendesUncle Vanya
winner
Olivier Awards - 2003 - The Society's Special Award
Sam Mendes
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2003 - Outstanding Director of a Musical
Sam Mendes, Gypsy
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2002 - Outstanding Director - Play
Sam Mendes, Twelfth Night
winner
Evening Standard Awards - 2002 - Best Director
Sam MendesUncle Vanya
winner
Evening Standard Awards - 2002 - Best Director
Sam MendesTwelfth Night
Olivier Awards - 1999 - Best Director
Sam MendesThe Blue Room
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1998 - Outstanding Director - Musical
Sam Mendes, Cabaret
Drama Desk Awards - 1998 - Outstanding Director - Musical
Sam Mendes, Cabaret
Olivier Awards - 1998 - Best Director
Sam MendesOthello
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1998 - Best Director - Musical
Sam Mendes, Cabaret
Tony Awards - 1998 - Best Direction of a Musical
Sam Mendes, Cabaret
winner
Olivier Awards - 1996 - Best Director
Sam MendesCompany
Olivier Awards - 1995 - Best Director of a Musical
Sam Mendes, Oliver!
Olivier Awards - 1994 - Best Director of a Musical
Sam Mendes, Cabaret
Olivier Awards - 1993 - Best Director of a Musical
Sam Mendes, Assassins
Olivier Awards - 1993 - Best Director of a Play
Sam MendesThe Rise And Fall Of Little Voice
Videos
Exclusive Video: Watch a Scene From THE HILLS OF CALIFORNIA on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 1, 2024
Video: Cast of THE HILLS OF CALIFORNIA Explains the Story Behind the Play
by Joshua Wright - Jul 25, 2024
Video: Cast Members Talk THE LEHMAN TRILOGY on KPIX CBS News Bay Area
by Blair Ingenthron - Jun 8, 2024
VIDEO: Brian d'Arcy James Talks WEST SIDE STORY and More on GOOD MORNING AMERICA
by Stephi Wild - Dec 29, 2021
VIDEO: The Stars of THE LEHMAN TRILOGY Talk Broadway Return on MORNING JOE
by Michael Major - Oct 13, 2021
VIDEO: Adam Pascal Visits Backstage LIVE with Richard Ridge- Watch Now!
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - Dec 18, 2020
VIDEO: Michael C. Hall's Band Releases New Music Video For 'Come Talk to Me'
by Stephi Wild - Mar 31, 2020
VIDEO: Watch a Behind-the-Scenes Featurette from Oscar-Nominated Film 1917!
by Sarah Leiber - Jan 24, 2020
VIDEO: Allison Janney Talks Carol Burnett, Turning 60 & THE WEST WING on JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE!
by Sarah Leiber - Jan 15, 2020
VIDEO: John Cho & Issa Rae Announce the 2020 ACADEMY AWARD Nominations
by Sarah Leiber - Jan 13, 2020
VIDEO: Nathan Lane Stars in the Teaser for PENNY DREADFUL: CITY OF ANGELS on Showtime
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jan 13, 2020
News
Andrew Barth Feldman Joins Joanna Gleason in Joshua Harmon's WE HAD A WORLD at MTC
Manhattan Theatre Club has just announced additional casting for its 2025 Off-Broadway season, including Andrew Barth Feldman in the premiere of We Had a World. Check out who else has joined the upcoming season here.
Manhattan Theatre Club has just announced additional casting for its 2025 Off-Broadway season, including Andrew Barth Feldman in the premiere of We Had a World. Check out who else has joined the upcoming season here.
Andrew Lloyd Webber, Ian McKellen and More Named to Evening Standard's 'The Standard 100' List
Several West End and theatrical-adjacent figures showed up on this year's list, including Andrew Lloyd Webber, James Graham, Sonia Friedman, Tom Holland, Sir Ian McKellen and more!
Several West End and theatrical-adjacent figures showed up on this year's list, including Andrew Lloyd Webber, James Graham, Sonia Friedman, Tom Holland, Sir Ian McKellen and more!
Gabrielle Stravelli, Klea Blackhurst, and Graham Rowat Join SING HAPPY: THE LYRICS OF FRED EBB
The Fred Ebb Foundation and Birdland Jazz Club announced additional performers for Sing Happy: The Lyrics of Fred Ebb, which will take place next week at Birdland Jazz Club.
The Fred Ebb Foundation and Birdland Jazz Club announced additional performers for Sing Happy: The Lyrics of Fred Ebb, which will take place next week at Birdland Jazz Club.
Kevin Chamberlin to Make NYC Cabaret Debut at The Green Room 42
Kevin Chamberlin, a three-time Tony Award nominee, will make his NYC cabaret debut with 'FINDING THE JOY' at THE GREEN ROOM 42 this month. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Kevin Chamberlin, a three-time Tony Award nominee, will make his NYC cabaret debut with 'FINDING THE JOY' at THE GREEN ROOM 42 this month. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Broadway Buying Guide: November 18, 2024- MAYBE HAPPY ENDING Arrives on Broadway
Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, November 18, 2024.
Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, November 18, 2024.
CHICAGO cumple 28 años en Broadway
Si bien EL FANTASMA DE LA ÓPERA es el musical más longevo de la historia de Broadway y LOS MISERABLES lo es del West End, el puesto a la producción estadounidense más longeva de la historia de la Great White Way se lo lleva el revival de CHICAGO, que hoy cumple la friolera de 28 años ininterrumpidos en Broadway.
Si bien EL FANTASMA DE LA ÓPERA es el musical más longevo de la historia de Broadway y LOS MISERABLES lo es del West End, el puesto a la producción estadounidense más longeva de la historia de la Great White Way se lo lleva el revival de CHICAGO, que hoy cumple la friolera de 28 años ininterrumpidos en Broadway.
Broadway Jukebox: The Best of Bernadette Peters
Sing along to this playlist featuring just 60 of Bernadette Peters' greatest hits. Enjoy songs from musicals like: Into the Woods, Follies, Song and Dance, Sunday in the Park with George, Annie Get Your Gun, and many more!
Sing along to this playlist featuring just 60 of Bernadette Peters' greatest hits. Enjoy songs from musicals like: Into the Woods, Follies, Song and Dance, Sunday in the Park with George, Annie Get Your Gun, and many more!
Videos You Missed This Week: RAGTIME, WICKED, and More
It's been a busy week on (and off) Broadway! Fall 2024 is here at last, which means that a whole new bunch of Broadway and off-Broadway shows are opening soon. Catch up on all the latest from the week ending November 8, 2024 with videos from Ragtime, Wicked, Suffs, and more!
It's been a busy week on (and off) Broadway! Fall 2024 is here at last, which means that a whole new bunch of Broadway and off-Broadway shows are opening soon. Catch up on all the latest from the week ending November 8, 2024 with videos from Ragtime, Wicked, Suffs, and more!
Eva Noblezada, James Lapine and More Join York Theatre Company Gala Honoring Bernadette Peters And Ted Snowdon
The York Theatre Company announced additional performers for its gala honoring Bernadette Peters and Ted Snowdon on November 11 at The Edison Ballroom, promising a memorable evening of celebration.
The York Theatre Company announced additional performers for its gala honoring Bernadette Peters and Ted Snowdon on November 11 at The Edison Ballroom, promising a memorable evening of celebration.
Cheeyang Ng and Eric Sorrels Will Receive 20th Annual Fred Ebb Award
The Fred Ebb Foundation will present the twentieth annual Fred Ebb Award for aspiring musical theatre songwriters to the team of Cheeyang Ng & Eric Sorrels. Learn more about the award and the ceremony here!
The Fred Ebb Foundation will present the twentieth annual Fred Ebb Award for aspiring musical theatre songwriters to the team of Cheeyang Ng & Eric Sorrels. Learn more about the award and the ceremony here!
Videos You Missed This Week: TEETH, SWEPT AWAY, and More
It's been a busy week on (and off) Broadway! Fall 2024 is here at last, which means that a whole new bunch of Broadway and off-Broadway shows are opening soon. Catch up on all the latest from the week ending November 1, 2024 with videos from Teeth, Swept Away, and more!
It's been a busy week on (and off) Broadway! Fall 2024 is here at last, which means that a whole new bunch of Broadway and off-Broadway shows are opening soon. Catch up on all the latest from the week ending November 1, 2024 with videos from Teeth, Swept Away, and more!
Exclusive Video: Watch a Scene From THE HILLS OF CALIFORNIA on Broadway
The New York premiere of Jez Butterworth’s new play The Hills of California, directed by Sam Mendes, is currently playing Broadway at the Broadhurst Theatre. Get a first look at footage from the production here!
The New York premiere of Jez Butterworth’s new play The Hills of California, directed by Sam Mendes, is currently playing Broadway at the Broadhurst Theatre. Get a first look at footage from the production here!
Kevin Chamberlin to Perform at The Green Room 42 in November
THE GREEN ROOM 42 will present the New York City solo cabaret debut of three-time Tony nominated actor and singer Kevin Chamberlin in 'Finding the Joy,' for two performances. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
THE GREEN ROOM 42 will present the New York City solo cabaret debut of three-time Tony nominated actor and singer Kevin Chamberlin in 'Finding the Joy,' for two performances. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Richard Short Shares Favorite Backstage Moments in THE HILLS OF CALIFORNIA
As part of our Words From The Wings series, we're chatting with Richard Short from The Hills of California. Richard shared some of his backstage routines, must-haves, and more.
As part of our Words From The Wings series, we're chatting with Richard Short from The Hills of California. Richard shared some of his backstage routines, must-haves, and more.
Video: Bernadette Peters Remembers First Time Meeting Stephen Sondheim
Tony-award-winning performer Bernadette Peters visited Late Night with Seth Meyers on Wednesday to talk about her upcoming Carnegie Hall performance as part of their Originals Concert Series. She also recalled her first time meeting composer Stephen Sondheim. Watch the interview now!
Tony-award-winning performer Bernadette Peters visited Late Night with Seth Meyers on Wednesday to talk about her upcoming Carnegie Hall performance as part of their Originals Concert Series. She also recalled her first time meeting composer Stephen Sondheim. Watch the interview now!
Bernadette Peters to Join Pacific Symphony for the 2024-25 Pops Season Opener
Bernadette Peters joins Pacific Symphony for the 2024-25 Pops Season opener, performing classic show tunes and timeless melodies under the baton of Enrico Lopez-Yañez in Orange County. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Bernadette Peters joins Pacific Symphony for the 2024-25 Pops Season opener, performing classic show tunes and timeless melodies under the baton of Enrico Lopez-Yañez in Orange County. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Bernadette Peters to Appear on LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS Next Week
Tune in to NBC next Wednesday, October 23 to see Tony-award-winning performer Bernadette Peters on Late Night with Seth Meyers. The episode will air 12:35/11:35c on NBC.
Tune in to NBC next Wednesday, October 23 to see Tony-award-winning performer Bernadette Peters on Late Night with Seth Meyers. The episode will air 12:35/11:35c on NBC.
New Block Of Tickets Released For Bernadette Peters Concerts at Two River Theater
Two River Theater has released a new block of tickets for the performances by Bernadette Peters. Peters has garnered numerous accolades including three Tony Awards, a Golden Globe, four Emmy and four Grammy Award nominations and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Two River Theater has released a new block of tickets for the performances by Bernadette Peters. Peters has garnered numerous accolades including three Tony Awards, a Golden Globe, four Emmy and four Grammy Award nominations and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Kelli O'Hara to Perform at Steppenwolf Theatre in April
Kelli O'Hara is set to perform at Steppenwolf Theatre in spring 2025. The Tony Award-winning actress will bring her Broadway talents to Chicago for two special nights. Learn more about the performance and see how to purchase tickets.
Kelli O'Hara is set to perform at Steppenwolf Theatre in spring 2025. The Tony Award-winning actress will bring her Broadway talents to Chicago for two special nights. Learn more about the performance and see how to purchase tickets.
Review Roundup: Did THE LEHMAN TRILOGY Dazzle the West End Again?
The landmark National Theatre and Neal Street production of The Lehman Trilogy, directed by Academy Award, Tony Award, and Golden Globe winner Sam Mendes, has returned to the Gillian Lynne Theatre for a strictly limited encore season this autumn. Hailed by The New York Times as 'a genuinely epic production', The Lehman Trilogy is a sweeping story of a family spanning generations and a company that changed the world.
The landmark National Theatre and Neal Street production of The Lehman Trilogy, directed by Academy Award, Tony Award, and Golden Globe winner Sam Mendes, has returned to the Gillian Lynne Theatre for a strictly limited encore season this autumn. Hailed by The New York Times as 'a genuinely epic production', The Lehman Trilogy is a sweeping story of a family spanning generations and a company that changed the world.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What awards has Sam Mendes been nominated for?
Outstanding Direction of a Play (Drama League Awards) for The Lehman Trilogy, Outstanding Director of a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Lehman Trilogy, Best Direction of a Play (Tony Awards) for The Lehman Trilogy, Outstanding Director of a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The Ferryman, Outstanding Director of a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Ferryman, Best Direction of a Play (Tony Awards) for The Ferryman, Best Director (Olivier Awards) for The Ferryman, Outstanding Director of a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Richard III, Best Musical Revival (Olivier Awards) for Lionel Bart’s Oliver!, Outstanding Director - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Uncle Vanya, Best Director (Olivier Awards) for Twelfth Night, Best Director (Olivier Awards) for Uncle Vanya, The Society's Special Award (Olivier Awards), Outstanding Director of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Gypsy, Outstanding Director - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Twelfth Night, Best Director (Evening Standard Awards) for Uncle Vanya, Best Director (Evening Standard Awards) for Twelfth Night, Best Director (Olivier Awards) for The Blue Room, Outstanding Director - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Cabaret, Outstanding Director - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Cabaret, Best Director (Olivier Awards) for Othello , Best Director - Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Cabaret , Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Cabaret, Best Director (Olivier Awards) for Company , Best Director of a Musical (Olivier Awards) for Oliver!, Best Director of a Musical (Olivier Awards) for Cabaret , Best Director of a Musical (Olivier Awards) for Assassins and Best Director of a Play (Olivier Awards) for The Rise And Fall Of Little Voice.
What awards has Sam Mendes won?
Sam Mendes has won several prestigious awards throughout his career, including: - Best Direction of a Play (Tony Awards) for The Lehman Trilogy - Outstanding Director of a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The Ferryman - Outstanding Director of a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Ferryman - Best Direction of a Play (Tony Awards) for The Ferryman - Best Director (Olivier Awards) for The Ferryman - Outstanding Director - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Uncle Vanya - Best Director (Olivier Awards) for Twelfth Night - Best Director (Olivier Awards) for Uncle Vanya - The Society's Special Award (Olivier Awards) - Outstanding Director - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Twelfth Night - Best Director (Evening Standard Awards) for Uncle Vanya - Best Director (Evening Standard Awards) for Twelfth Night - Outstanding Director - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Cabaret - Best Director (Olivier Awards) for Company.
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