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[Off-Broadway, 2019]
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[Milburn, NJ (Regional), 2019]
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[Off-Broadway, 2018]
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[Off-Broadway, 2017]
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[Off-Broadway, 2015]
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[Off-Broadway, 2014]
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[Off-Broadway, 2011]
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[Off-Broadway, 2010]
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[Off-Broadway, 2008]
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[Off-Off-Broadway, 2004]
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Jack Cummings III Awards and Nominations


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Obie Awards - 2018 - Special Citations

Jack Cummings IIIStrange Interlude


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Obie Awards - 2017 - Directing

Jack Cummings IIIPicnic

Drama Desk Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Director of a Musical

Jack Cummings III, Queen of the Mist

Drama Desk Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Director of a Musical

Jack Cummings III, Hello

Drama Desk Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Director of a Musical

Jack Cummings III, See Rock City & Other Destinations

Drama Desk Awards - 2010 - Outstanding Director of a Play

Jack Cummings III, The Boys in the Band

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Jack Cummings III News


Freestyle Love Supreme, Marissa Jaret Winokur, and John Lloyd Young Will Headline Transport Group Gala


Transport Group has announced performers for its 2024 gala will include Tony Award winners Freestyle Love Supreme, Marissa Jaret Winokur, and John Lloyd Young.  

ON SET WITH THEDA BARA Extends One Week Off-Broadway


Due to critical acclaim and popular demand, Transport Group and Lucille Lortel Theatre have announced a one-week extension of Joey Merlo’s On Set with Theda Bara. Learn more about how to get tickets to the new dates here!

Jessica Fontana to Release Debut Solo Album EVERY DAY SPECIAL


Broadway actress, writer, and podcaster Jessica Fontana is releasing her debut solo album: Every Day Special.

Kerry Butler, Christine Ebersole, and More Set For CHRISTMAS TIME IN THE CITY Holiday Concert in Columbus Circle


The Church of St. Paul the Apostle will present New York's newest holiday tradition, Christmas Time in the City, a holiday concert celebrating the magic that lights up the city at Christmas. 

Joey Merlo's ON SET WITH THEDA BARA Opens Off-Broadway in February 2024


Transport Group and Lucille Lortel Theatre will present the Off-Broadway engagement of Joey Merlo’s On Set with Theda Bara starring six-time Obie winner David Greenspan who channels all four characters in this uniquely intimate, seance-like production.

National Alliance for Musical Theatre Reveals Grant Recipients for 2023/2024


The National Alliance for Musical Theatre has announced the 12 Award Recipients for the 2023/2024 Frank Young Fund for New Musicals Project Development & Production Grants and the 10 Award Recipients for the 2023/2024 Impact & Exploration Fund.

Photos: Santino Fontana, Christine Ebersole, Julia Murney, and More in NINE: IN CONCERT


Transport Group presented Nine in Concert, the next installment in the company’s Anne L. Bernstein Concert Series, on Monday, June 26, 2023, at 8pm in Merkin Hall at Kaufman Music Center. Check out photos from the concert here!

Photos: Olivia Oguma and Kate Rigg Host DisOrientalism at Joe's Pub


Celebrating Asian American Heritage Month, Comedian Kate Siahaan-Rigg and Olivia Oguma (Mamma Mia, A Christmas Carol) host Disorientalism in Joes Pub at the Public Theatre. Part 4 of their ongoing show. This is a musical and comedic fun filled show featuring New York’s premier Asian American performers including the hosts themselves. The night was vibrant with everyone in good spirits celebrating this special event!

Santino Fontana Will Lead NINE: IN CONCERT This Summer


Transport Group will present Nine: In Concert as the next installment in its Anne L. Bernstein Concert Series on Monday, June 26, 2023, at 8pm in Merkin Hall at Kaufman Music Center, 129 West 67 Street. Learn more about the show and how to attend here!

Santino Fontana, Jason Gotay, Katie Thompson & More to Lead SPLIT Industry Reading


Transport Group will present an industry-only presentations of the new musical Split, conceived by Michele Lowe with book by Lowe and music and lyrics by Zoe Sarnak, starring Santino Fontana, Jason Gotay and more.

Rebecca Faulkenberry Will Lead Industry Readings of WHO KILLED MARILYN? By Sharleen Cooper Cohen


Broadway Baby Productions,LLC will present additional private industry readings of 'Who Killed Marilyn” a new play by Sharleen Cooper Cohen. Directed by Dick Scanlan (Thoroughly Modern Millie, Evening Rapture), the readings will be held on Friday, March 10 at 11:00am and 2:30pm.

Transport Group Gala Will Honor Donna Lynne Champlin, Mary Testa, and More


Transport Group has announced that the 2023 A Toast to the Artist gala will honor company stalwarts Barbara Andres, Donna Lynne Champlin, Michele Pawk, and Mary Testa with its Transporting American Theatre Award on Monday, April 24, at The Edison Rooftop, 240 West 47 Street.

Wagner College Theatre Breaks New Ground With USED RECORDS


For the new year WCT will be offering an entirely new show, USED RECORDS. Story, conception, and direction by Jack Cummings III, USED RECORDS will be a completely new work created by the company and will explore the story of a woman named Colleen O'Brien through generations spanning the 20th and 21st centuries.

Cast Announced For ANGELS IN AMERICA at Arena Stage


Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater announced the cast and creative team of its upcoming production of Angels in America, Part One: Millennium Approaches, which will run March 24 – April 23, 2023, in the iconic in-the-round Fichandler Stage.

Photos: Donna Lynne Champlin, Mary Testa & More Star in IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE Benefit Performance


See photos of Transport Group's one-night-only benefit performance of the Frank Capra holiday classic It's a Wonderful Life, directed by Artistic Director Jack Cummings III, starring Donna Lynne Champlin, Mary Testa, and more.

Interview: Donna Lynne Champlin Gets Ready to Take on a Holiday Classic


Theater fans will have a chance to see Donna Lynne Champlin sink her teeth into a real role onstage once again for one-night-only: On December 12 she will take to the stage at The Sheen Center, starring as George Bailey in a performance of IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE to benefit The Transport Group.

Marc Kudisch, Mary Testa, Barbara Walsh Join Cast of One-Night-Only IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE


Transport Group has announced casting for its one-night-only performance of the Frank Capra holiday classic, It's a Wonderful Life, directed by Artistic Director Jack Cummings III, which takes place Monday, December 12, at 8pm, at The Sheen Center for Thought and Culture, 18 Bleecker Street.

Donna Lynne Champlin to Star in IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE Presented by Transport Group


Transport Group will present a one-night-only benefit performance of the Frank Capra holiday classic It’s a Wonderful Life, directed by Artistic Director Jack Cummings III, on Monday, December 12 at 8pm at The Sheen Center for Thought and Culture, 18 Elizabeth Street. Donna Lynne Champlin (“Crazy Ex-Girlfriend”) stars in the role of George Bailey.

Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of A DELICATE BALANCE Off-Broadway


Transport Group in partnership with National Asian American Theatre Company (NAATCO) is presenting Edward Albee's A Delicate Balance, directed by Transport Group Artistic Director Jack Cummings III, at the Connelly Theater, 220 East 4 Street. Check out photos from opening night here!

Jack Cummings III FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Jack Cummings III been nominated for?

Jack Cummings III has been nominated for the following awards: Special Citations at the Obie Awards for "Strange Interlude", Directing at the Obie Awards for "Picnic", Outstanding Director of a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for "Queen of the Mist", Outstanding Director of a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for "Hello", Outstanding Director of a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for "See Rock City & Other Destinations", and Outstanding Director of a Play at the Drama Desk Awards for "The Boys in the Band".

What awards has Jack Cummings III won?

Jack Cummings III has won Special Citations at the Obie Awards for "Strange Interlude" and also won for Directing at the Obie Awards for "Picnic."

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