Greg Ganakas
Latest News on Greg Ganakas:
2-for-1 Tix to a Broadway-Led Benefit Concert for the Children of Ukraine! (Apr 5, 2022)
THE LITTLE MATCH GIRL: THE CONCERT to Benefit UNICEF's Efforts In Ukraine (Mar 29, 2022)
Save 40% on a Brand-new Musical Adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen Classic! (Mar 18, 2022)
2-for-1 Tix to a Broadway-Led Benefit Concert for the Children of Ukraine! (Apr 5, 2022)
THE LITTLE MATCH GIRL: THE CONCERT to Benefit UNICEF's Efforts In Ukraine (Mar 29, 2022)
Save 40% on a Brand-new Musical Adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen Classic! (Mar 18, 2022)
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Award-winning Director, Choreographer and Master Teacher Greg Ganakas is represented by Encompass Arts Management, and DGRW Talent Agency.
Credits include Broadway, Off Broadway, National Tours, International Productions, Television and Corporate Entertainment packages. He has worked at Radio City Music Hall, for Disneylive Entertainment, and for such venues as Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, and Madison Square Garden. His Regional Theatre credentials include directing numerous productions for the Tony Award winning Goodspeed Opera House, Dallas Theatre Center, Long Wharf Theatre, and the Studio Theatre among others. His repertoire crosses over into the Opera world, where he has staged productions for Glimmerglass, Minnesota Opera Company, Virginia Opera, Michigan Opera Theatre and Central City Opera. His production of “An Evening of Gilbert and Sullivan”, featuring Beverly Sills and the Boston Pops, was filmed live at Boston Symphony Hall as part of The PBS’ Great Performance Series. His International credentials include The Maputo Music Festival, South Africa, The 50th Anniversary production of West Side Story at the Globus Theatre, Russia, The World Premiere of "Singapora The Musical" staged at the newly renovated Capital Theater in Singapore, and most recently, The Ravenna Festival's Autumn trilogy, in Ravenna, Italy, celebrating Puccini's 'La Boheme'.
Ganakas has garnered many awards and honors for his work, including the Helen Hayes Award, the Connecticut Critics Circle Award, the Kennedy Center College Theater Festival Award, the New York University Distinguished Teaching Award, and Special Honors for his productions at The New York International Fringe Festival and the New York Music Theater Festival. His production of “Izzo Goes to Broadway” earned an Emmy Award in the Arts - Entertainment category, and helped raise thousands of dollars for the American Cancer Society’s “Coaches vs Cancer” initiative.
A committed educator, he served on the faculty of New York University, where he founded their nationally renowned Music Theater program. His guidance and expertise helped make it one of the highest regarded programs for Music Theater training in the country. Throughout his tenure he mentored young artists, who have gone on to successful careers in the theater and have made award-winning contributions to the performing arts.
Mr. Ganakas' has had the distinct privilege of collaborating with such artists as Dame Julie Andrews, Hal Prince, Chita Rivera, Betty Buckley, Patti LuPone, Clint Black, Sarah Jessica Parker, Bernadette Peters, Susan Stroman, Idina Menzel, Carly Simon, Kristen Chenoweth, Sarah Hyland, and Joel Grey, as well as composers and writers Jerry Herman, Marvin Hamlisch, Alan Menken, Douglas Carter Beane, and Joe Di'Pietro among others.
Greg Ganakas Productions
Greg Ganakas Awards and Nominations
Helen Hayes Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Director, Resident Musical
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Greg Ganakas News
2-for-1 Tix to a Broadway-Led Benefit Concert for the Children of Ukraine!
Special Offer - 2-4-1 tix to a Broadway Led Benefit Concert for the Children of Ukraine!
THE LITTLE MATCH GIRL: THE CONCERT to Benefit UNICEF's Efforts In Ukraine
Led by a Broadway cast, the iconic tale of The Little Match Girl returns to New York City on Friday, April 8, 2022. This special one-night concert will be presented as a benefit for UNICEF USA and their ongoing efforts in Ukraine.
Save 40% on a Brand-new Musical Adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen Classic!
Special Offer - Save 40% on a brand-new musical adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen classic!
Kevin Kern, George Dvorsky, Madeleine Doherty And Jennifer Goode Cooper Will Lead THE LITTLE MATCH GIRL: THE CONCERT
The iconic tale of The Little Match Girl returns to New York City on its new date – Friday, April 8, 2022 (originally slated for January 22, but postponed due to COVID), in a special concert presentation presented by Oxygen Media and Emma Wang in association with Nava Wang. It will be performed in The Nave at Riverside Church (490 Riverside Drive).
Kevin Kern to Lead THE LITTLE MATCH GIRL: THE CONCERT
The iconic tale of The Little Match Girl returns to New York City in a special concert presentation on Saturday January 22, 2022 at 7PM in The Nave at Riverside Church (490 Riverside Drive).
Yaya Kids Theater and Ting Wang's THE LITTLE MATCH GIRL NY Premiere Extends
YAYA KIDS THEATER and TING WANG have announced the New York Premiere production of the musical THE LITTLE MATCH GIRL
THE LITTLE MATCH GIRL Will Make its Off-Broadway Premiere
YAYA KIDS THEATER and TING WANG have announced New York Premiere production of the musical THE LITTLE MATCH GIRL, directed and choreographed by the award-winning Greg Ganakas. Based on the story by Hans Christian Anderson, with book by Oxygen Media, lyrics and additional book by Jeff Edmond and music and musical direction by Alastair William King, THE LITTLE MATCH GIRL will play a two-week limited engagement at Off-Broadway's St. Luke's Theatre (308 West 46th Street, NYC). Performances begin Thursday, February 13 and continue through Sunday, February 23. Opening Night is Saturday, February 15 (2 p.m.). Tickets are $29.50-$59.50 and available at telecharge.com or by calling (212) 239-6200.
BWW Interview: I vincitori dei BroadwayWorld Italy Awards 2016
L'anno si e aperto con un nuovo riconoscimento per il teatro musicale italiano: il 4 Gennaio sono stati finalmente annunciati i vincitori dei BroadwayWorld Awards 2016, dopo un processo di circa tre mesi di nomination e votazioni completamente affidato a voi, spettatori e nostri lettori.
Quest'anno la 'gara' e stata altissima, i vincitori (di cui riportiamo di seguito l'elenco) spesso e volentieri hanno superato di un soffio gli altri concorrenti!
BWW Review: MIMÌ È UNA CIVETTA, ovvero: 'ora non avrete più scuse per non conoscere La Bohèmè'
Venerdi 18 novembre, al Teatro Comunale Luciano Pavarotti di Modena, e approdato Mimi e una civetta, spettacolo originale tratto da La Boheme nato lo scorso autunno nell'ambito della Trilogia d'Autunno del Ravenna Festival dedicata a Puccini e attualmente in tour nei teatri dell'Emilia Romagna.
BWW's Top Detroit Theatre Stories of 2012
BroadwayWorld brings you the Best of Detroit in the year 2012. Check out the Top Theatre Stories from each month during in the year 2012. We look forward to another exciting year of theatre in 2013!
Michigan State University's Wharton Center Presents A CHRISTMAS CABARET, Now thru 12/16
Establish a new Christmas tradition with A Christmas Cabaret! Award-winning director Greg Ganakas (Izzo Goes to Broadway) returns from the 2010 sold-out A Christmas Cabaret with a new celebration of the holiday season featuring Christmas standards and more musical memories including jazz, pop, Broadway and cabaret show tunes.
Michigan State University's Wharton Center Presents A CHRISTMAS CABARET, 12/14-12/16
Establish a new Christmas tradition with A Christmas Cabaret! Award-winning director Greg Ganakas (Izzo Goes to Broadway) returns from the 2010 sold-out A Christmas Cabaret with a new celebration of the holiday season featuring Christmas standards and more musical memories including jazz, pop, Broadway and cabaret show tunes.
Trent Armand Kendall's PICTURE INCOMPLETE Opens at NYMF Tonight, 7/10
Award-winner Trent Armand Kendall's PICTURE INCOMPLETE opens at the 2012 New York Musical Theatre Festival tonight, July 10 at the 45th Street Theatre (354 West 45th Street - between Eighth & Ninth Avenues) where it will play through Saturday, July 21.
Trent Armand Kendall's PICTURE INCOMPLETE Set to Open at the NYMTF, 7/10
Award-winner Trent Armand Kendall's PICTURE INCOMPLETE will open at the 2012 New York Musical Theatre Festival on Tuesday, July 10 at the 45th Street Theatre (354 West 45th Street - between Eighth & Ninth Avenues) where it will play through Saturday, July 21.
GOD LIVES IN GLASS Presentation Featuring JERSEY BOYS, THE LION KING, et al. to Aid Homeless Families
Some of the most exciting musical and theatrical talent from the Las Vegas entertainment community, including performers and musicians from 'Jersey Boys', 'The Lion King', 'Phantom: the Las Vegas Spectacular', 'Love', 'Nunsense', and 'Menopause the Musical', will join their hearts, and voices together on Saturday September 10th and Sunday, September 11th at 1:30 p.m. to present a special concert performance of the new musical, 'God Lives in Glass.'
Sears, Pilkington & More Lead Goodspeed's HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS 9/24
Two time Tony Award-winning Goodspeed Musicals is delighted to announce the cast of HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING. The musical comedy will run from Sept 24 - Nov 28 at the Goodspeed Opera House in East Haddam, Connecticut, sponsored by Liberty Bank, Connecticut Light and Power and Continental Airlines.
Goodspeed Presents HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS 9/24
Two time Tony Award-winning Goodspeed Musicals is delighted to announce the cast of HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING. The musical comedy will run from Sept 24 - Nov 28 at the Goodspeed Opera House in East Haddam, Connecticut, sponsored by Liberty Bank, Connecticut Light and Power and Continental Airlines.
Greg Ganakas FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What awards has Greg Ganakas been nominated for?
Greg Ganakas has been nominated for Outstanding Director, Resident Musical at the Helen Hayes Awards for "Caroline, or Change."
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