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BIO

John Tiffany directed Once for which he was the recipient of multiple awards both in the West End and on Broadway. As Associate Director of the Royal Court, his work includes Road, The Twits, Hope and The Pass. He was the director of Let The Right One In for the National Theatre of Scotland, which transferred to the Royal Court, West End and St. Ann's Warehouse. His other work for the National Theatre of Scotland includes Macbeth (also Broadway), Enquirer, The Missing, Peter Pan, The House of Bernarda Alba, Transform Caithness: Hunter, Be Near Me, Nobody Will Ever Forgive Us, The Bacchae, Black Watch, for which he won the Olivier and Critics' Circle Best Director Awards, Elizabeth Gordon Quinn and Home: Glasgow. Other recent credits include The Glass Menagerie at A.R.T, on Broadway, EIF and in the West End, and The Ambassador at BAM. Tiffany was Associate Director of the National Theatre of Scotland from 2005 to 2012, and was a Radcliffe Fellow at Harvard University in the 2010-2011 academic year. For his work on Harry Potter And The Cursed Child, John received the Olivier Award for Best Director, one of a record-breaking nine Oliviers received by the production.

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Productions

 
[US Tour, 2024]
Director
 
[Broadway, 2018]
Director
Original Story
 
[Australia, 2018]
Director
 
[West End, 2017] [Replacement]
Director[Replacement]
 
[West End, 2016]
Original Story and Director
 
[US Tour, 2016]
Director
 
[West End, 2014]
Director
 
[Broadway, 2013]
Director
 
[Broadway, 2013]
Co-Director
 
[West End, 2013]
Director
 
[West End, 2013]
Director
 
[New York, 2012]
Director
 
[Broadway, 2012]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2011]
Director

Writing

Original Story and Playwright

Awards and Nominations


winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2018 - Best Direction of a Play

John Tiffany, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2018 - Outstanding Director of a Play

John Tiffany, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2018 - Outstanding Director of a Play

John Tiffany, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child


winner
Tony Awards - 2018 - Best Direction of a Play

John Tiffany, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child


winner
Olivier Awards - 2017 - Best Director

John Tiffany, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

Olivier Awards - 2017 - Best Director

John Tiffany, The Glass Menagerie

Drama Desk Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Director of a Play

John Tiffany, Let the Right One In


winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2014 - Best Direction of a Play

John Tiffany, The Glass Menagerie


winner
Drama League Awards - 2014 - Founders Award for Excellence in Directing

John Tiffany

Tony Awards - 2014 - Best Direction of a Play

John Tiffany, The Glass Menagerie


winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2013 - Best Direction of a Play

John Tiffany, Macbeth


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Director of a Musical

John Tiffany, Once


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Obie Awards - 2012 - Special Citation

John Tiffany, Once


winner
Obie Awards - 2012 - Special Citation

John Tiffany, Once


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Director of a Musical

John Tiffany, Once

The Lortels - 2012 - Outstanding Director

John Tiffany, Once


winner
Tony Awards - 2012 - Best Direction of a Musical

John Tiffany, Once

Olivier Awards - 2009 - Best Company Performance

John TiffanyBlack Watch


winner
Olivier Awards - 2009 - Best Director

John TiffanyBlack Watch

Videos

News


Portage Central High School to Premiere HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD HIGH SCHOOL EDITION
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 3, 2025

Portage Central High School will present the Michigan theatrical premiere production of 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' High School Edition. Learn more!
WILD ROSE Extends Run at Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh
by Stephi Wild - Jan 28, 2025

A two week extension has been announced of brand-new musical Wild Rose, written by Nicole Taylor and directed by John Tiffany. Wild Rose  will now run until 19 April 2025 at The Royal Lyceum Theatre, Edinburgh.
Full Cast Set For World Première of WILD ROSE at The Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh
by Stephi Wild - Jan 16, 2025

The full cast has been announced for the upcoming world première of brand-new musical Wild Rose, written by Nicole Taylor and directed by John Tiffany. Learn more here!
HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD To Launch In Brazil And Netherlands
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 16, 2024

Two new international productions of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child will launch in Brazil in 2025 and the Netherlands in 2026.
HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD to Launch in Brazil in 2025 & Netherlands in 2026
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 16, 2024

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child will launch two new international productions of the multi award-winning play. In 2025 Harry Potter and the Cursed Child will launch in Brazil, followed by the Netherlands in 2026. Learn more!
Video: New HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Cast Takes Its First Broadway Bow
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 14, 2024

The new cast of witches and wizards of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child on Broadway took their first bows on Broadway this week! See video of their first curtain call!
Blythe Duff Joins Dawn Sievewright in WILD ROSE at The Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh
by Stephi Wild - Nov 13, 2024

Blythe Duff will join Dawn Sievewright in the upcoming world premiere of brand-new musical Wild Rose, written by Nicole Taylor at the Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh.
Dramatists Play Service Secures Theatrical Licensing Rights For OH, MARY!
by Stephi Wild - Oct 29, 2024

Dramatists Play Service, the play imprint of Broadway Licensing Global, has announced the addition of Oh, Mary!, the critically-acclaimed new play by writer-performer, Cole Escola, to its catalog. 
Broadway Buying Guide: October 28, 2024- Fall in Love with ROMEO + JULIET
by Team BWW - Oct 28, 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, October 28, 2024.
Video: HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Year 6 Cast Heads Into Rehearsal
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 23, 2024

Hogwarts will welcome a new crop of students this season, as the Year 6 cast of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child prepares to make magic on Broadway! Watch the video below as Broadway's newest witches and wizards head into the rehearsal room!
HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD to Debut New Version Under Three Hours
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 22, 2024

A brand-new version of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, now with a running time under three hours including intermission, will have its Broadway debut next month. Learn more about the change to the production and see how to purchase tickets.
Review: IMMERSIVE 1984, Hackney Town Hall
by Franco Milazzo - Oct 18, 2024

Watching this reboot of Immersive 1984, a thought comes to mind: if, as we’re constantly being informed, we’re all living in the post-privacy, post-truth and post-politics world foretold in 1984, aren't we already inside an immersive version of George Orwell’s seminal book?
Photos: New Cast Joins HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD in London
by Stephi Wild - Oct 16, 2024

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child will welcome its new cast who take to the stage for their first performances at the Palace Theatre this week. Check out all new photos here!
HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD to Offer $25 Tickets Through Digital Scavenger Hunt
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 9, 2024

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is hosting a digital scavenger hunt, in which a handful of $25 tickets will be hidden throughout the show's ticketing site. Learn more about how to find the tickets, and learn about the production!
Dawn Sievewright Will Lead World Premiere of WILD ROSE at The Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh
by Stephi Wild - Oct 4, 2024

Olivier Award-nominated Dawn Sievewright will star as Rose-Lynn Harlan in the upcoming world premiere of brand-new musical Wild Rose, written by Nicole Taylor (One Day, Three Girls, The C Word, The Nest) and directed by John Tiffany (Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Black Watch).
Interview: HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD National Tour's Emmet Smith
by Rachel Weinberg - Oct 3, 2024

Emmet Smith stars as Albus Potter, Harry Potter’s middle son and the play’s protagonist, in the national tour of HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD. Read BroadayWorld's interview with the actor!
Matthew James Thomas and More Will Join HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD
by Stephi Wild - Oct 3, 2024

All new cast members are joining the Broadway company of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, beginning performances at New York's Lyric Theatre on Tuesday, November 12, 2024. Learn more about the cast here!
Review: HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD National Tour Premiere
by Rachel Weinberg - Sep 27, 2024

HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD is three hours of nostalgia-fueled, utterly captivating theater...with heaps of stage magic. The Chicago engagement marks the national tour debut of the eighth installment in J.K. Rowling’s HARRY POTTER series.
All About the New Touring Production of HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD
by Stephi Wild - Sep 16, 2024

New details are continuing to emerge about the new shortened version of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, that is now playing in Chicago ahead of a new national tour.
New Cast Members to Join HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 29, 2024

New cast members will join the Company of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child from 15 October 2024. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has John Tiffany written?

John Tiffany has written 1 shows including Harry Potter and the Cursed Child: Both Parts (Original Story and Playwright).

What awards has John Tiffany been nominated for?

Best Direction of a Play (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Outstanding Director of a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Outstanding Director of a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Best Direction of a Play (Tony Awards) for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Best Director (Olivier Awards) for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Best Director (Olivier Awards) for The Glass Menagerie, Outstanding Director of a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Let the Right One In , Best Direction of a Play (BroadwayWorld Awards) for The Glass Menagerie, Founders Award for Excellence in Directing (Drama League Awards), Best Direction of a Play (Tony Awards) for The Glass Menagerie, Best Direction of a Play (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Macbeth, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Once, Special Citation (Obie Awards) for Once, Special Citation (Obie Awards) for Once, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Once, Outstanding Director (The Lortels) for Once, Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Once, Best Company Performance (Olivier Awards) for Black Watch and Best Director (Olivier Awards) for Black Watch.

What awards has John Tiffany won?

John Tiffany has received the following awards: - Best Direction of a Play (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child - Outstanding Director of a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child - Outstanding Director of a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child - Best Direction of a Play (Tony Awards) for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child - Best Director (Olivier Awards) for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child - Best Direction of a Play (BroadwayWorld Awards) for The Glass Menagerie - Founders Award for Excellence in Directing (Drama League Awards) - Best Direction of a Play (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Macbeth - Outstanding Director of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Once - Special Citation (Obie Awards) for Once - Outstanding Director of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Once - Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Once - Best Director (Olivier Awards) for Black Watch.

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