Michael Mayer
Latest News on Michael Mayer:
Broadway Buying Guide: September 30, 2024- TEETH Returns for Spooky Season (Sep 30, 2024)
A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL Comes to the Fabulous Fox Next Month (Sep 28, 2024)
Video: Extended Look at Jeanine Tesori's GROUNDED at The Met (Sep 26, 2024)
Broadway Buying Guide: September 30, 2024- TEETH Returns for Spooky Season (Sep 30, 2024)
A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL Comes to the Fabulous Fox Next Month (Sep 28, 2024)
Video: Extended Look at Jeanine Tesori's GROUNDED at The Met (Sep 26, 2024)
BIO
Recent work includes: Chess (Kennedy Center), WarholCapote (ART), Michael Moore's The Terms of My Surrender (Belasco), and the world premiere of Nico Muhly's opera Marnie at London's ENO. Broadway Credits include: Hedwig and the Angry Inch (Tony Award, best musical revival, also National Tour), Spring Awakening (Tony Award/Best Musical and Tony, Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Awards for Best Director; also London, National Tour, Vienna, Tokyo, and Seoul productions); American Idiot (also co-author, Drama Desk Award for Best Director; also US, UK and Asia tours); Thoroughly Modern Millie (Tony Award/Best Musical also London and National Tour), Side Man (Tony Award/Best Play also London and Kennedy Center Productions), A View from the Bridge (Tony Award/Best Revival), Everyday Rapture, You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown, and Triumph of Love. Off-Broadway credits include: Love, Love, Love (Roundabout), Brooklynite (Also co-author, Vineyard), Whorl Inside A Loop (with Dick Scanlan, Second Stage), 10 Million Miles (Atlantic). National Tour: Angels in America. London: a record-breaking West End run of Funny Girl and UK tour. Tokyo: As You Like It (Toho Theatre). Film: The Seagull, A Home at the End of the World, and Flicka. Television: Smash (Director/Producer, Season One) and two seasons of Alpha House for Amazon. Opera: a celebrated production of Rigoletto (Met). He serves on the Board of New York Stage and Film. @MichaelMayerDIR. This one is for Beatrice Terry.
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The Cast and Creative Team of "Swept Away" including Bob Crawford, Adrian Blake Enscoe, Wayne Duvall, John Logan, Scott Avett, Michael Mayer, Rachel Hauck, John Gallagher, Jr., Stark Sands, Seth Avett, Hunter Brown, Matt DeAngelis, Taurean Everett, Cameron Johnson, Brandon Kalm, Michael J. Mainwaring, Orville Mendoza, Tyrone L. Robinson, John Sygar, Jamari Johnson Williams, Brian Usifer, Will Van Dyke, Chris Miller, David Neumann
Date:
12/08/2023
From: Photos: The Avett Brothers Musical SWEPT AWAY Opens at Arena Stage!
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Productions
Writing
Bookwriter
Bookwriter
Awards and Nominations
Drama League Awards - 2022 - Outstanding Direction of a Musical
Michael Mayer, Funny Girl
winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2020 - Outstanding Director of a Musical
Michael Mayer, Little Shop of Horrors
Drama Desk Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Director of a Musical
Michael Mayer, Hedwig and the Angry Inch
Tony Awards - 2014 - Best Direction of a Musical
Michael Mayer, Hedwig and the Angry Inch
winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2010 - Best Direction of a Musical
Michael Mayer, American Idiot
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2010 - Outstanding Director of a Musical
Michael Mayer, American Idiot
winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2007 - Best Direction of a Musical
Michael Mayer, Spring Awakening
winner
Drama League Awards - 2007 - Founders Award for Excellence in Directing
Michael Mayer
winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Director of a Musical
Michael Mayer, Spring Awakening
The Lortels - 2007 - Outstanding Director
Michael Mayer, Spring Awakening
winner
Tony Awards - 2007 - Best Direction of a Musical
Michael Mayer, Spring Awakening
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2006 - Outstanding Director of a Play
Michael Mayer, Spring Awakening
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2002 - Outstanding Director of a Musical
Michael Mayer, Thoroughly Modern Millie
Tony Awards - 2002 - Best Direction of a Musical
Michael Mayer, Thoroughly Modern Millie
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2000 - Outstanding Director - Play
Michael Mayer, Uncle Vanya
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1999 - Outstanding Director - Play
Michael Mayer, A View from the Bridge
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1999 - Outstanding Director of a Musical
Michael Mayer, You're a Good Man
Tony Awards - 1999 - Best Direction of a Musical
Michael Mayer, You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown
winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1998 - Best Director - Play
Michael Mayer, A View from the Bridge / Side Man
Tony Awards - 1998 - Best Direction of a Play
Michael Mayer, A View From the Bridge
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1997 - Outstanding Director - Play
Michael Mayer, A View from the Bridge
Drama Desk Awards - 1994 - Outstanding Director - Musical
Michael Mayer, America Dreaming
Videos
Video: Neil Diamond FaceTimes Into THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL: A BEAUTIFUL NOISE Opening Night for 'Sweet Caroline'
by Joshua Wright - Sep 24, 2024
Video: Nick Fradiani & Cast Perform 'Sweet Caroline' in Rehearsals for A BEAUTIFUL NOISE Tour
by Joshua Wright - Sep 11, 2024
Video: Jonathan Groff Celebrates Tony Win for Best Leading Actor in a Musical
by Joey Mervis - Jun 17, 2024
Video: GALILEO's Nicole Kyoung-Mi Lambert Sings National Anthem at San Francisco Giants Game
by Joshua Wright - Jun 5, 2024
Video: FUNNY GIRL's Katerina McCrimmon Performs National Anthem for the San Francisco Giants
by Blair Ingenthron - May 18, 2024
Video: The Avett Brothers Announce SWEPT AWAY Broadway Transfer From Queens Concert
by A.A. Cristi - May 17, 2024
Video: Watch an All New Trailer For GALILEO at Berkeley Repertory Theatre Starring Raul Esparza
by Stephi Wild - May 16, 2024
Video: Katerina McCrimmon & Melissa Manchester Talk FUNNY GIRL on ABC7 News Bay Area
by Blair Ingenthron - May 4, 2024
Video: Esparza and Kushnier Sing 'Believe the Day is Coming' from GALILEO: A ROCK MUSICAL
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 27, 2024
Video: Stephen Mark Lukas Talks FUNNY GIRL Tour on CBS Los Angeles
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 13, 2024
Video: Nick Fradiani Performs 'If You Know What I Mean' in A BEAUTIFUL NOISE
by Stephi Wild - Feb 21, 2024
Video: Evan Rachel Wood Discusses Her Musical Theatre Roots Before LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
by Michael Major - Feb 16, 2024
Video: A BEAUTIFUL NOISE Celebrates Neil Diamond's Birthday By Singing 'Sweet Caroline' With Him on FaceTime
by Stephi Wild - Jan 25, 2024
Video: Nick Fradiani Performs 'Stadium Medley' in A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - Jan 20, 2024
Video: Watch Nick Fradiani Sing 'Holly Holy' in A BEAUTIFUL NOISE, THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 17, 2024
VIDEO: The Company of THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL: A BEAUTIFUL NOISE Reveals Their Favorite Lines In the Show
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 26, 2023
News
Broadway Buying Guide: September 30, 2024- TEETH Returns for Spooky Season
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, September 30, 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, September 30, 2024.
A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL Comes to the Fabulous Fox Next Month
Producers Ken Davenport, Bob Gaudio and NETworks Presentations with The Fabulous Fox Theatre will welcome the smash-hit musical, A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL, to the Fabulous Fox, making its St. Louis premiere October 29 – November 10.
Producers Ken Davenport, Bob Gaudio and NETworks Presentations with The Fabulous Fox Theatre will welcome the smash-hit musical, A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL, to the Fabulous Fox, making its St. Louis premiere October 29 – November 10.
Video: Extended Look at Jeanine Tesori's GROUNDED at The Met
Watch more scenes from The Met Opera's production of Composer Jeanine Tesori and Director Michael Mayer's production of Grounded, based on librettist George Brant’s acclaimed play.
Watch more scenes from The Met Opera's production of Composer Jeanine Tesori and Director Michael Mayer's production of Grounded, based on librettist George Brant’s acclaimed play.
Photos: Inside Rehearsals For SWEPT AWAY
All new photos provide a sneak peek into rehearsals for The Avett Brothers new musical Swept Away, which will begin performances on Tuesday, October 29 at the Longacre Theatre. Swept Away’s official opening will be on Tuesday, November 19. Check out the photos here!
All new photos provide a sneak peek into rehearsals for The Avett Brothers new musical Swept Away, which will begin performances on Tuesday, October 29 at the Longacre Theatre. Swept Away’s official opening will be on Tuesday, November 19. Check out the photos here!
Video: Neil Diamond FaceTimes Into THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL: A BEAUTIFUL NOISE Opening Night for 'Sweet Caroline'
On September 21, 2024, A Beautiful Noise launched the North American Tour in Providence, RI. During curtain call, Katie Diamond, Neil's wife, joined Nick Fradiani and the cast on stage to say hello. She also FaceTimed Neil Diamond and he sang 'Sweet Caroline' with the company.
On September 21, 2024, A Beautiful Noise launched the North American Tour in Providence, RI. During curtain call, Katie Diamond, Neil's wife, joined Nick Fradiani and the cast on stage to say hello. She also FaceTimed Neil Diamond and he sang 'Sweet Caroline' with the company.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld September 25, 2024
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is September 25, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is September 25, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Review: Girl Meets Drone in Tesori-Brant GROUNDED for Met Opening Night
A match made in heaven? Girl meets boy. Girl meets baby. Girl meets drone. Girl meets court-martial.
A match made in heaven? Girl meets boy. Girl meets baby. Girl meets drone. Girl meets court-martial.
Raúl Esparza & Amanda Lipitz to be Honored at New York Stage and Film 2024 Gala
New York Stage and Film's 2024 AnnualGala will honor award-winning director, producer, and writer Amanda Lipitz and four-time Tony Award nominee Raúl Esparza. Learn more about the gala and the honorees and see how to attend.
New York Stage and Film's 2024 AnnualGala will honor award-winning director, producer, and writer Amanda Lipitz and four-time Tony Award nominee Raúl Esparza. Learn more about the gala and the honorees and see how to attend.
Tickets to FUNNY GIRL at Proctors on Sale This Week
FUNNY GIRL tickets will be available for purchase at Proctors starting this week. Don't miss the chance to see this acclaimed musical live on stage.
FUNNY GIRL tickets will be available for purchase at Proctors starting this week. Don't miss the chance to see this acclaimed musical live on stage.
Review Roundup: Jeanine Tesori's GROUNDED Opens at the Met Opera
Jeanine Tesori and Director Michael Mayer's production of Grounded, based on librettist George Brant’s acclaimed play, is now on stage at the Met Opera. Check out all the reviews!
Jeanine Tesori and Director Michael Mayer's production of Grounded, based on librettist George Brant’s acclaimed play, is now on stage at the Met Opera. Check out all the reviews!
Broadway Buying Guide: September 23, 2024- See the New Stars of CABARET AT THE KIT KAT CLUB
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, September 23, 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, September 23, 2024.
Sherie Rene Scott and Nicholas Christopher Are the Next Stars of LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
Sherie Rene Scott and Nicholas Christopher will soon join the off-Broadway cast of the hit revival of Little Shop of Horrors as 'Audrey' and 'Seymour' respectively. Check out all of the details about when they join the cast here!
Sherie Rene Scott and Nicholas Christopher will soon join the off-Broadway cast of the hit revival of Little Shop of Horrors as 'Audrey' and 'Seymour' respectively. Check out all of the details about when they join the cast here!
Kravis Center Announces Tickets To FUNNY GIRL Go On Sale This Friday
Tickets for FUNNY GIRL at the Kravis Center in West Palm Beach will be available starting this Friday.
Tickets for FUNNY GIRL at the Kravis Center in West Palm Beach will be available starting this Friday.
Video: First Look at Jeanine Tesori's GROUNDED at the Met Opera
Get a first look at Composer Jeanine Tesori and Director Michael Mayer's production of Grounded, based on librettist George Brant’s acclaimed play, at the Met Opera. Check out the video!
Get a first look at Composer Jeanine Tesori and Director Michael Mayer's production of Grounded, based on librettist George Brant’s acclaimed play, at the Met Opera. Check out the video!
Broadway Buying Guide: September 16, 2024- HAMILTON, CHICAGO & WICKED Are on Top
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, September 16, 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, September 16, 2024.
Photos: AMERICAN IDIOT At New Line Theatre
New Line opens its 33rd season of wild, unpredictable, adult musical theatre, with the powerful, high-octane, punk rock fable AMERICAN IDIOT, based on the powerhouse album of the same name by Green Day, a scorching attack on the hypocrisy and moral evils of American politics and its manipulation of the American public. See photos from the production.
New Line opens its 33rd season of wild, unpredictable, adult musical theatre, with the powerful, high-octane, punk rock fable AMERICAN IDIOT, based on the powerhouse album of the same name by Green Day, a scorching attack on the hypocrisy and moral evils of American politics and its manipulation of the American public. See photos from the production.
Video: Jeanine Tesori and Michael Mayer on the Met Opera's GROUNDED
Watch as Composer Jeanine Tesori and Director Michael Mayer discuss their previous collaborations, the process of bringing Grounded to the Met, and the differences between opera and musical theater.
Watch as Composer Jeanine Tesori and Director Michael Mayer discuss their previous collaborations, the process of bringing Grounded to the Met, and the differences between opera and musical theater.
Video: Nick Fradiani & Cast Perform 'Sweet Caroline' in Rehearsals for A BEAUTIFUL NOISE Tour
Go inside rehearsals for a A BEAUTIFUL NOISE ahead of the first performance at the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) later this month. Watch the cast perform 'Sweet Caroline!'
Go inside rehearsals for a A BEAUTIFUL NOISE ahead of the first performance at the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) later this month. Watch the cast perform 'Sweet Caroline!'
A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL On Sale This Friday At Barbara B. Mann Hall
Tickets for A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL at BBMann go on sale Friday, September 13 at 10AM.
Tickets for A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL at BBMann go on sale Friday, September 13 at 10AM.
Broadway Buying Guide: September 9, 2024- See Alyssa Milano in CHICAGO Starting Next Week
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, September 9, 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, September 9, 2024.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Michael Mayer written?
Michael Mayer has written 2 shows including The Flamingo Kid (Bookwriter), American Idiot (Bookwriter).
What awards has Michael Mayer been nominated for?
Michael Mayer has received numerous nominations for his outstanding work in theater. His nominations include: - Outstanding Direction of a Musical (Drama League Awards) for Funny Girl - Outstanding Director of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Little Shop of Horrors - Outstanding Director of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Hedwig and the Angry Inch - Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Hedwig and the Angry Inch - Best Direction of a Musical (BroadwayWorld Awards) for American Idiot - Outstanding Director of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for American Idiot - Best Direction of a Musical (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Spring Awakening - Founders Award for Excellence in Directing (Drama League Awards) - Outstanding Director of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Spring Awakening - Outstanding Director (The Lortels) for Spring Awakening - Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Spring Awakening - Outstanding Director of a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Spring Awakening - Outstanding Director of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Thoroughly Modern Millie - Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Thoroughly Modern Millie - Outstanding Director - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Uncle Vanya - Outstanding Director - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for A View from the Bridge - Outstanding Director of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for You're a Good Man - Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown - Best Director - Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for A View from the Bridge / Side Man - Best Direction of a Play (Tony Awards) for A View From the Bridge - Outstanding Director - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for A View from the Bridge - Outstanding Director - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for America Dreaming
What awards has Michael Mayer won?
Michael Mayer has received several prestigious awards throughout his career. He won the Outstanding Director of a Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Little Shop of Horrors. He also received the Best Direction of a Musical at the BroadwayWorld Awards for American Idiot, as well as the Outstanding Director of a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for the same show. Mayer was honored with the Best Direction of a Musical at the BroadwayWorld Awards for Spring Awakening, and he received the Founders Award for Excellence in Directing from the Drama League Awards. Additionally, he won the Outstanding Director of a Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Spring Awakening, and the Best Direction of a Musical at the Tony Awards for Spring Awakening. Mayer was recognized as the Outstanding Director of a Play at the Drama Desk Awards for Spring Awakening, and he also won the Outstanding Director - Play at the Drama Desk Awards for Uncle Vanya. Furthermore, he received the Outstanding Director - Play at the Drama Desk Awards for A View from the Bridge, and the Best Director - Play at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for A View from the Bridge / Side Man. Lastly, he won the Outstanding Director - Play at the Drama Desk Awards for A View from the Bridge.
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