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[Broadway, 1984]
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[Broadway, 1981]
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[Broadway, 1977]
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[Broadway, 1975]
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[Broadway, 1972]
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[Broadway, 1971]
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[Broadway, 1971]
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[Broadway, 1971]
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[West End, 1968]
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Writing

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Awards and Nominations


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1971 - Outstanding Director

Tom O'Horgan, Lenny

Tony Awards - 1969 - Best Direction of a Musical

Tom O'Horgan, Hair


winner
Obie Awards - 1967 - Best Director

Tom O'HorganFutz

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60's Band The Cowsills Perform Title Song from Broadway's HAIR

Yesterday, May 6, 2022, the The Cowsills appeared at the New Orleans Jazz Festival  and on the famed Gentilly Stage performed the title song from the legendary Broadway musical HAIR, as the climactic final number of their set this afternoon. The SRO festival crowd went wild! 
Virtual Theatre Today: Monday, May 3- with Lily Rabe, Charlayne Woodard, and More!

Today (May 3) in live streaming: Charlayne Woodard is Live at the Lortel, Lily Rabe is exploring Shakespeare, and more!
Paul Foster, Innovative Playwright And Founding Member Of La MaMa, Dies At 89

Paul Foster, innovative playwright, founding member and first Board President of the internationally renowned La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club, died peacefully at home in New York City on Friday, March 5th.  He was 89.
Lillias White to be Honored at Amas Musical Theatre Virtual Benefit

Amas Musical Theatre will celebrate its 52nd Anniversary with Amas – You Love!: A Heart to Heart Virtual Celebration on Monday, May 10, 2021. Honorary Chair for the event is Grammy Award-winning Latin recording artist and activist Rubén Blades. “One Day at a Time” (Netflix) actress Justina Machado will be Mistress of Ceremonies.
Actress Marilyn Joan Roberts Has Passed Away

Marilyn Joan Roberts, actress, and one of the original performers in the Off-Off Broadway theater movement in New York City during the 1960’s, passed away in January.
Gulfshore Playhouse Awarded Equity-Approved Production, LOVE LETTERS

Following nearly 10 months of upended performances due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Gulfshore Playhouse will officially celebrate the grand reopening of its live performance season with the acclaimed “Love Letters” by A.R. Gurney.
Gulfshore Playhouse Awarded Equity-Approved Production, One Of Only 17 Approved Theaters Nationwide

Following nearly 10 months of upended performances due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Gulfshore Playhouse will officially celebrate the grand reopening of its live performance season with the acclaimed 'Love Letters' by A.R. Gurney.
Amas Musical Theatre to Honor Lillias White and Nancy Santiago Negron With 2020 'Rosie' Award

Amas Musical Theatre (Donna Trinkoff, Artistic Producer), New York City's award-winning pioneer in diversity and multi-ethnic casting in the performing arts since 1968, will celebrate its 51st Anniversary at its annual Gala Benefit Concert on Monday, April 6, 2020 at the The Baruch Performing Arts Center (East 25th Street - between Lexington & Third Avenues, NYC). Honorary Chair for the event is Grammy Award-winning Latin recording artist and activist Rubén Blades. Tony Award-winner Priscilla Lopez will be Mistress of Ceremonies for the evening.
Theater Resources Unlimited Offers Latest Writer-Producer Speed Date

Theater Resources Unlimited presents the Writer-Producer Speed Date, a unique opportunity to pitch a project to a roomful of New York producers and artistic directors on Sunday, October 13, 2019 from 4:30pm to 8:30pm at the newly opened 797 Studios, 797 Eighth Avenue (betw. 48th and 49th), 3rd floor, NYC.
Odyssey Revives Gertrude Stein Musical IN CIRCLES

a?oePapa Dozes, Mama Blows Her Noses.a?? That's just one of the delightfully quirky musical numbers from In Circles, the Obie award-winning musical romp adapted by composer Al Carmines from A Circular Play by Gertrude Stein.
HAIR Co-Creator James Rado ASCAP Interview Recorded For Library Of Congress National Recording Registry

On April 9, 2019, HAIR co-creator James Rado sat down with arts journalist Patrick Pacheco at ASCAP in New York, for an in-depth podcast interview on the journey, history, legacy, Grammy Award-winning score and impact of the global phenomenon he created along with the late Gerome Ragni and the late Galt MacDermot.
Photo Flash: Inside AMAS Musical Theatre's 50th Anniversary Gala

Amas Musical Theatre (Donna Trinkoff, Artistic Producer), New York City's award-winning pioneer in diversity and multi-ethnic casting in the performing arts since 1968 and celebrated its 50th Anniversary at its annual Gala Benefit Concert on Monday, April 1, 2019 at the The Angel Orensanz Foundation (172 Norfolk Street). Honorary Chair for the event is Academy Award-Winning actress and activist Whoopi Goldberg. Tony Award-winner Lillias White will be Mistress of Ceremonies evening.
Amas Musical Theatre Celebrates 50 Years with Salons, Workshops, and More

Amas Musical Theatre is 50! During the coming year, the company will offer a wide array of programming devoted to continuing its mission of promoting cultural diversity in American musicals. A full schedule of events is listed below.
La MaMa Fills 57th Season with Over 50 Premieres

On the heels of having won the 2018 Regional Theater Tony Award, LA MAMA Experimental Theatre Club (ETC) announces its 57th season of productions, according to Mia Yoo, the company's artistic director. The season includes over 50 U.S., NYC and world premiere productions.
Constantine Maroulis and Mary Bridget Davies Star in HAIR IN CONCERT

In celebration of the Broadway musical's 50th anniversary, the Axelrod PAC presents HAIR in Concert with Remember Jones directing and starring as Claude alongside Tony Award nominees Constantine Maroulis (Rock of Ages) as Berger and Mary Bridget Davies (A Night with Janis Joplin) as Sheila.
Steve Blanchard Joins The Cast Of Off Broadway's PERFECT CRIME

Steve Blanchard, well known as Broadway's longest running Beast in Disney's Beauty and the Beast has joined the cast of Off-Broadway's longest running play, PERFECT CRIME. Mr. Blanchard is already playing Detective Ascher, replacing Richard Shoberg in the role.
Pentangle's HAIR Opens Tonight

Pentangle Arts is excited to announce its live production of HAIR, The Tribal Rock Musical in celebration of its 50th Anniversary. The production directed by Joey Murray, with Music Direction by Rob Baumgartner opens with a preview April 19 at 7:30 pm in the historic Woodstock Town Hall Theatre.
Magic Times Announces A Celebration of Caffe Cino and the Birth of Off-Off Broadway

In words and music, Magic Times will celebrate the contributions of Caffe Cino to theater and to gay rights with a special event at the legendary, Cornelia Street Cafe, which sits next door to where Caffe Cino once resided, on Sunday, April 22, 2018.  
Diana DeGarmo and Ace Young to Lead New Musical HIT HER WITH THE SKATES

American Idols and real-life couple, Diana DeGarmo and Ace Young have signed on to star in the upcoming musical, HIT HER WITH THE SKATES, by Christine Rea & Rick Briskin,
BWW Exclusive: Producing a Classic- On the Set of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR LIVE with Producer Neil Meron

What's the buzz on the set of Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert? Neil Meron is telling us what's a-happening as John Legend, Sara Bareilles, Alice Cooper and more make their final preparations to bring the beloved classic to your living room.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Tom O'Horgan written?

Tom O'Horgan has written 3 shows including Senator Joe (Composer), Jesus Christ Superstar (Bookwriter), Inner City (Conceiver).

What awards has Tom O'Horgan been nominated for?

Outstanding Director (Drama Desk Awards) for Lenny, Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Hair and Best Director (Obie Awards) for Futz.

What awards has Tom O'Horgan won?

Tom O'Horgan won the Outstanding Director award at the Drama Desk Awards for Lenny and the Best Director award at the Obie Awards for Futz.

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