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BIO

Most recent credits include: The Rose Tattoo (Broadway, 2019), Choir Boy (Broadway, 2019) and Lobby Hero (Broadway, 2018). He previously directed Adam Bock's The Drunken City and Sarah Schulman's Manic Flight Reaction at Playwrights Horizons. Other New York credits include Adam Bock's Swimming in the Shallows, Leslye Headland's Bachelorette and Terrence McNally's Some Men (Second Stage); Lloyd Suh's American Hwangap, Robert Farquhar's Bad Jazz, Roland Schimmelpfennig's Arabian Night and Brooke Berman's Smashing (The Play Company); Gina Gionfriddo's US Drag (stageFARM); Bert V. Royal's Dog Sees God (The Century Center); Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa's Dark Matters (Rattlestick Theater); Jonathan Tolin's The Last Sunday in June (Century Center and Rattlestick Theater); Glen Berger's The Wooden Breeks (MCC Theater); Paul Weitz's Roulette (EST); Rinne Groff's Of a White Christmas (Clubbed Thumb); Gary Sunshine's Sweetness and Brooke Berman's Sam and Lucy (both at Summer Play Festival '04) and The Wau Wau Sisters (Ars Nova). Regional credits include the World Premiere of Lloyd Suh's American Hwangap (Magic Theatre), Six Degrees of Separation (Old Globe) the World Premiere of Richard Greenberg's The Injured Party at South Coast Rep, Keith Huff's A Steady Rain and The Petersons Project (both at New York Stage and Film), Lauren Weedman's Rash (The Empty Space, Seattle), John Guare's Six Degrees of Separation (The Old Globe, San Diego). Training: Yale School of Drama. He's currently in rehearsal for the upcoming Edgewise, a co-production with The Play Company and PS 73.

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Productions

 
[West End, 2026]
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[Broadway, 2026]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2025]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2025]
Co-Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2025]
Director
 
[Broadway, 2024]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2023]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2020]
Director
 
[Broadway, 2019] [Replacement]
Director[Replacement]
 
[Off-Broadway, 2019]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2019]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2019]
Director
 
[Broadway, 2019]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2018]
Director
 
[Broadway, 2018]
Director
 
[Williamstown, MA (Regional), 2017]
Director
 
[Broadway, 2017]
Director
 
[Broadway, 2017]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2017]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2015]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2015]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2014]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2012]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2011]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2011]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2008]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2008]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2007]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2006]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2005]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2005]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2005]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2004]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2003]
Director
 
[Broadway, 2003]
Associate Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2002]
Assistant Director

Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2026 - Outstanding Direction of a Play

Trip Cullman, Becky Shaw

Drama League Awards - 2026 - OUTSTANDING DIRECTION OF A PLAY

Trip Cullman, Becky Shaw

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2026 - Outstanding Direction of a Play

Trip Cullman, Becky Shaw

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2025 - Outstanding Direction of a Play

Trip Cullman, Cult of Love

Drama Desk Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Director of a Play

Trip Cullman, A Small Fire

Videos

News


KEVIN!!!!! To Be Presented By Recent Cutbacks
by Marissa Faith Curley - May 30, 2026

In an inventively accurate live puppet parody of the quintessential 90s classic about leaving your kid alone at home, a five-person ensemble works in tandem to condense the full film into a high-energy hour of theatrical ingenuity in KEVIN!!!!!
Final Week to Vote for the 2026 Theater Fans' Choice Awards; THE LOST BOYS Leads Best New Musical
by Team BWW - May 29, 2026

There's just four days left to vote for the 2026 Theater Fans' Choice Awards. The Theater Fans' Choice Awards honor and celebrate the best of New York Theater - as decided by the most important critics, the audience at large - allowing YOU to have your say during the most exciting time of the year for the theater community.
FLY, YOU FOOLS! to Return to Edinburgh Fringe
by Stephi Wild - May 29, 2026

Recent Cutbacks will return to Pleasance Courtyard at Edinburgh Fringe with FLY, YOU FOOLS!, a live parody compressing 178 minutes of iconic fantasy cinema into 60, featuring three actors and a Foley artist.
Interview: Andrew Cekala of THE OUTSIDERS at Proctors
by Jared West - May 27, 2026

Prior to their stop here at Proctor’s in Schenectady, I had the opportunity to connect with Andrew Cekala, currently playing the role of Bob in the national tour of THE OUTSIDERS.
First Standings Revealed for the 2026 Theater Fans' Choice Awards
by Team BWW - May 22, 2026

The first standings have been revealed for the 2026 Theater Fans' Choice Awards. The Theater Fans' Choice Awards honor and celebrate the best of New York Theater - as decided by the most important critics, the audience at large.
Molly Ringwald, Bob Odenkirk, and More Will Lead ARE YOU NOW OR HAVE YOU EVER BEEN Off-Broadway
by Stephi Wild - May 18, 2026

Initial casting has been announced for a new production of Eric Bentley’s 1972 play, ARE YOU NOW OR  HAVE YOU EVER BEEN, directed by Tony Award-winning director Anna D. Shapiro. 
70th Annual Drama Desk Awards Winners - The Full List
by Nicole Rosky - May 17, 2026

The best of the New York City theatre community was at Town Hall for the 70th Annual Drama Desk Awards, the theater award honoring excellence across all of New York City’s theatrical landscape. Check out a full list of winners here.
2026 Drama League Awards Winners- Joshua Henry, MEXODUS, LIBERATION Win Big
by Nicole Rosky - May 15, 2026

The best of Broadway and off-Broadway were on hand at the Ziegfeld Ballroom to celebrate 92nd Annual Drama League Awards, hosted by Emmy Award winner Frank DiLella. Check out a full list of winners here.
2026 Outer Critics Circle Awards Winners- RAGTIME and SCHMIGADOON! Lead the Pack
by Nicole Rosky - May 11, 2026

The Outer Critics Circle (OCC), the official organization of writers on New York theatre for out-of-town, national, and digital news publications, has just announced the winners of the 2026 Outer Critics Circle Awards. We have the full list.
Exclusive: RAGTIME, CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL And More Honored At the New York Drama Critics' Circle Awards
by Bruce Glikas - May 8, 2026

The New York Drama Critics' Circle celebrated the 2025-2026 season with honors for Little Bear Ridge Road, Ragtime, Cats: The Jellicle Ball, and more. BroadwayWorld was inside the event for an exclusive look at the evening’s honorees and attendees. Check out the photos!
Photos: THE RECEPTIONIST Opens at Pershing Square Signature Center
by Bruce Glikas - May 8, 2026

Adam Bock’s The Receptionist, directed by Sarah Benson, officially opened on May 7 at the Irene Diamond Stage at the Pershing Square Signature Center. Check out photos from opening night here!
70th Annual Drama Desk Awards Nominations- The Full List
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 29, 2026

Raúl Esparza and Helen J Shen will announce the 70th Annual Drama Desk Awards nominations on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 10:00AM ET. Check out the nominees so far and check back later for teh complete list.
2026 Outer Critics Circle Awards Nominations- The Full List
by Stephi Wild - Apr 21, 2026

Isa Briones and Sepideh Moafi hosted the live announcement of the 2026 Outer Critics Circle Award Nominations. Check out the full list of nominations here!
2026 Drama League Awards Nominations- The Full List
by Stephi Wild - Apr 20, 2026

The Drama League has announced the 2026 Drama League Awards Nominees, which include Chess, Heathers, Ragtime, The Rocky Horror Show, Cats: The Jellicle Ball, Titanique, Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York), and more. Check out the full list here!
Exclusive: Watch a Scene from BECKY SHAW on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 17, 2026

! Becky Shaw is now in performances at Second Stage's Hayes Theater on Broadway, where it is running through June 14, 2026. BroadwayWorld is very excited to bring you an exclusive clip from the first scene of the show! Watch in this video.
World Premiere of THELMA & LOUISE and More Set For The Young Vic's 2026-27 Season
by Stephi Wild - Apr 16, 2026

The Young Vic Theatre announced its 2026/7 season, headlined by the world premiere of THELMA & LOUISE, a new musical featuring music by Neko Case, starring Amy Lennox and Rachel Tucker, alongside UK premieres and international productions.
Video: Watch Highlights from BECKY SHAW on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 15, 2026

Becky has arrived on Broadway! Becky Shaw is now in performances at Second Stage's Hayes Theater on Broadway. Watch highlights of the cast in action in this video!
Photos: BECKY SHAW Cast Celebrates Opening Night
by Bruce Glikas - Apr 8, 2026

Becky is in the building! The Broadway production of Gina Gionfriddo’s Becky Shaw, directed by Trip Cullman, officially opened earlier this week at Second Stage's Hayes Theater on Broadway. Check out photos fo the cast on the red carpet here.
Video: Inside Opening Night of BECKY SHAW
by Luka Vonier - Apr 8, 2026

Earlier this week, Broadway officially added Becky Shaw to the 2025/26 season line-up. Gina Gionfriddo’s play is directed by Trip Cullman, and now running at Second Stage's Hayes Theater. Watch in this video as the whole company celebrates the special night!
Photos: BECKY SHAW Cast Takes Opening Night Bows
by Jennifer Broski - Apr 7, 2026

The Broadway production of Gina Gionfriddo’s Becky Shaw, directed by Trip Cullman, officially opened on April 6 at Second Stage's Hayes Theater on Broadway. Check out photos of the cast taking their opening night bows here!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Trip Cullman been nominated for?

Outstanding Direction of a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Becky Shaw, OUTSTANDING DIRECTION OF A PLAY (Drama League Awards) for Becky Shaw, Outstanding Direction of a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Becky Shaw, Outstanding Direction of a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Cult of Love and Outstanding Director of a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for A Small Fire.

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