Jerry Zaks
Birth Place: Stuttgart, GERMANY
MRS. DOUBTFIRE to debut in Australia at the Princess Theatre (Feb 22, 2026)
THE MAGIC SCHOOL BUS: LOST IN THE SOLAR SYSTEM Comes to the MAC (Feb 20, 2026)
Andrew Lippa To Offer Master Class Through Theatre Now (Feb 17, 2026)
BIO
Jerry won four Tony Awards, four Drama Desk Awards, two Outer Critics Circle Awards and an Obie Award. Mr. Zaks directed many Broadway shows including Sister Act, Guys and Dolls, Six Degrees of Separation, Lend Me a Tenor, House of Blue Leaves, Smokey Joe's Cafe, Anything Goes, La Cage aux Folles, Little Shop of Horrors and more. Mr. Zaks received SDC's Mr. Abbott Award for lifetime achievement and an honorary doctorate of fine arts from his alma mater, Dartmouth College. Mr. Zaks is a 2013 inductee to the Theater Hall of Fame.
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STAGE CREDITS
Productions
Movies
[ 1987 ] Tobacco Clerk
[ 1989 ] Man on Campus
[ 1992 ] Dinner Party Guests
TV Shows
Louis Van Dine
Awards and Nominations
Jerry Zaks, The Music Man
Jerry Zaks, Mrs. Doubtfire
Jerry Zaks, Hello, Dolly!
Jerry Zaks, Hello, Dolly!
Jerry Zaks, Hello, Dolly!
Jerry Zaks, Sister Act
Jerry Zaks , The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial
Jerry Zaks , The Civil War
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Jerry Zaks, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
Jerry Zaks , A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
Jerry Zaks, Smokey Joe's Cafe
Jerry ZaksGuys and Dolls
Jerry ZaksSix Degrees of Separation
Jerry Zaks, Guys and Dolls
winner
Jerry Zaks, Guys and Dolls
Jerry Zaks , Six Degrees of Separation
winner
Jerry Zaks , Six Degrees of Separation
Jerry Zaks , Six Degrees of Separation
Jerry Zaks , Assassins
Jerry Zaks , Six Degrees of Separation
winner
Jerry Zaks, Lend Me a Tenor
Jerry ZaksWenceslas Square
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Jerry Zaks, Lend Me a Tenor
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Jerry Zaks, Wenceslas Square
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Jerry Zaks, Anything Goes
Jerry Zaks , Anything Goes
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Jerry Zaks, Anything Goes
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Jerry Zaks , The House of Blue Leaves
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Jerry Zaks, The Foreigner
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Jerry Zaks, The Marriage of Bette and Boo
Jerry Zaks, Tintypes
Videos
Video: Sarah Jessica Parker and Jonathan Groff Host New 42 Studios Celebration
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2025-09-09 15:37:10
Video: MRS. DOUBTFIRE Hits the Streets of San Francisco Ahead of Bay Area Run
by Joshua Wright - 2024-05-31 09:46:09
Video: First Look at All New Footage From MRS. DOUBTFIRE in London
by Stephi Wild - 2023-06-16 06:19:35
Video: Victoria Clark Celebrates Tony Win for 'Best Leading Actress in a Musical'
by Richard Ridge - 2023-06-12 09:19:19
VIDEO: Nicole Kidman Bids $100k For Hugh Jackman's Hat at THE MUSIC MAN
by Blair Ingenthron - 2022-11-27 09:59:03
VIDEO: Sutton Foster Talks MUSIC MAN Pre-Show Ritual With Hugh Jackman on LIVE
by Michael Major - 2022-07-11 16:51:34
Photos & Video: First Look at SISTER ACT Starring Nicole Vanessa Ortiz & More at Paper Mill Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2022-06-03 16:16:39
VIDEO: Hugh Jackman Celebrates Sutton Foster's Drama League Awards Win with Curtain Call Speech
by Marissa Tomeo - 2022-05-22 11:33:47
VIDEO: Sutton Foster & Hugh Jackman Reveal They Were 'Intimidated' to Work Together in MUSIC MAN on MEYERS
by Michael Major - 2022-05-06 09:27:07
VIDEO: Sutton Foster Discusses Performing For Her Daughter in MUSIC MAN on CBS MORNINGS
by Michael Major - 2022-04-29 11:23:56
VIDEO: Sutton Foster Reveals Her 'Dream Role Goals' on COLBERT
by Michael Major - 2022-04-07 15:45:06
VIDEO: Hugh Jackman Talks THE MUSIC MAN, WOLVERINE, and More on THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON
by Marissa Tomeo - 2022-04-02 12:58:32
VIDEO: Hugh Jackman Celebrates Sutton Foster's Birthday With THE MUSIC MAN Cast and Audience
by Marissa Tomeo - 2022-03-19 12:36:37
VIDEO: Sutton Foster Talks MUSIC MAN & Returning to ANYTHING GOES on TODAY
by Michael Major - 2022-03-04 14:56:26
VIDEO: Watch Hugh Jackman Perform 'Ya Got Trouble' in THE MUSIC MAN
by Show Highlights - 2022-02-11 11:55:26
VIDEO: Young Stars of THE MUSIC MAN Celebrate Broadway Debuts Outside the Winter Garden Theatre!
by Nicole Rosky - 2022-02-09 11:00:20
VIDEO: Watch Hugh Jackman Talk THE MUSIC MAN and Watch New Performance Clips
by Nicole Rosky - 2022-01-02 18:17:54
VIDEO: Hugh Jackman Releases Holiday Video from the Winter Garden Theatre to Broadway
by Robert Diamond - 2021-12-25 12:01:18
News
by Gillian Blum - Feb 22, 2026
Mrs. Doubtfire, the feel-good comedy musical based on the beloved film will premiere in Australia at Melbourne’s Princess Theatre starting November 2026.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 20, 2026
TheaterWorksUSA will present THE MAGIC SCHOOL BUS: LOST IN THE SOLAR SYSTEM at the MAC, offering a theatrical journey through space for family audiences.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 17, 2026
Award-winning composer/lyricist Andrew Lippa (The Addams Family, Big Fish, The Wild Party) will offer a Master Class on Monday, February 23rd at 6:30pm as part of Theatre Now New York's Industry Nights.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 16, 2026
The Morris Center will present the beloved musical comedy MRS. DOUBTFIRE as part of its Broadway in South Bend series, featuring four performances from March 13-15.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 28, 2026
The North American Tour of Mrs. Doubtfire is part of the 25–26 Broadway at The Buddy Holly Hall Series and will take The Buddy Holly Hall stage in February.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 15, 2026
Washington Pavilion will welcome the national tour of Mrs. Doubtfire to Sioux Falls for a limited engagement running January 30 through February 1. Tickets are on sale now.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 15, 2026
Curio Theatre Company will present SOJOURNER, a one-woman play by Richard Lamont Pierce exploring the life of abolitionist and women’s rights activist Sojourner Truth.
by Joshua Wright - Dec 23, 2025
Get a first look at MRS. DOUBTFIRE's 2nd North American tour. The non-equity tour features Craig Allen Smith in the title role of Daniel Hillard/Euphegenia Doubtfire (everyone’s favorite Scottish nanny), joined by actress Melissa Campbell as Miranda Hillard.
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 11, 2025
Center Stage Records will release the original cast recording of Cat Kid Comic Club: The Musical, the TheaterWorksUSA production based on Dav Pilkey’s book series. BroadwayWorld has your exclusive first listen of the album with a new single, 'My Sister, Naomi,' Watch the video!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 5, 2025
Single tickets for the upcoming engagement of Mrs. Doubtfire at Popejoy Hall in Albuquerque, New Mexico are on sale now.
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 2, 2025
The Ensemble Company, the repertory theatre company in residence at Imagine Performing Arts Center, will conclude its seventh season with Steve Martin’s gawky comedy, Meteor Shower.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 13, 2025
Members of the original Grease Broadway company, national tour, and first Broadway revival attended Vape! The Grease Parody at Theatre 555 this weekend. Check out photos of their visit.
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Nov 11, 2025
The York Theatre recently held its 33rd Annual Oscar Hammerstein Award Gala, honoring Jerry Zaks and Joan Ross Sorkin. Check out photos from the event here!
by Gillian Blum - Nov 10, 2025
The York Theatre announced the launch of its 2025 Fall Benefit Auction.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 7, 2025
MRS. DOUBTFIRE 2nd North American tour is coming to Stifel Theatre. The critically acclaimed production features Craig Allen Smith in the title role of Daniel Hillard/Euphegenia Doubtfire (everyone's favorite Scottish nanny).
by Theresa Bertram - Nov 1, 2025
What did our critic think of MRS. DOUBTFIRE: THE NEW MUSICAL COMEDY at Robinson Center? I’m thrilled to report that Mrs. Doubtfire: The New Musical Comedy delivered everything I hoped for and more.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 30, 2025
The York Theatre Company will host its 33rd Annual Oscar Hammerstein Award Gala on Monday, November 10, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. at The Edison Ballroom (240 West 47th Street, New York City).
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 30, 2025
The Covey Center for the Arts has announced that MRS. DOUBTFIRE, the smash hit musical comedy based on the beloved movie, will be coming to Provo from Dec. 4-6. Tickets are on sale now.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 27, 2025
Mrs. Doubtfire, the smash hit musical comedy is coming to New Brunswick. State Theatre New Jersey will present Mrs. Doubtfire – The New Musical Comedy this weekend.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 22, 2025
Bartlett Sher will be honored with Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation's “Mr. Abbott” Award, given to a director or choreographer in recognition of their outstanding contributions to Broadway.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Jerry Zaks has appeared on Broadway in 3 shows.
Jerry Zaks has not appeared in the West End.
Outstanding Direction of a Musical (Drama League Awards) for The Music Man, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Mrs. Doubtfire, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Hello, Dolly!, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Hello, Dolly!, Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Hello, Dolly!, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Sister Act, Outstanding Director of a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Civil War, Best Director - Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum , Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Smokey Joe's Cafe, Outstanding Director, Non-Resident Play or Musical (Helen Hayes Awards) for Guys and Dolls, Outstanding Director, Non-Resident Play or Musical (Helen Hayes Awards) for Six Degrees of Separation, Outstanding Director - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Guys and Dolls, Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Guys and Dolls, Best Director (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Six Degrees of Separation , Best Direction of a Play (Tony Awards) for Six Degrees of Separation, Best Direction of a Play (Tony Awards) for Six Degrees of Separation, Outstanding Director - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Assassins, Outstanding Director - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Six Degrees of Separation, Outstanding Director - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Lend Me a Tenor, Outstanding Director, Non-Resident Production (Olivier Awards) for Wenceslas Square, Best Direction of a Play (Tony Awards) for Lend Me a Tenor, Best Director (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Wenceslas Square, Best Director (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Anything Goes, Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Anything Goes, Outstanding Director - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Anything Goes, Best Direction of a Play (Tony Awards) for The House of Blue Leaves, Direction (Obie Awards) for The Foreigner, Direction (Obie Awards) for The Marriage of Bette and Boo and Outstanding Actor in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Tintypes.
Jerry Zaks has received numerous prestigious awards throughout his career. He won Best Director - Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum. He earned the Tony Award for Best Direction of a Musical for Guys and Dolls and won the Tony Award for Best Direction of a Play twice, for Six Degrees of Separation and Lend Me a Tenor. Additionally, he received the Outstanding Director - Play award from the Drama Desk Awards for Lend Me a Tenor. He was honored as Best Director by the Outer Critics Circle Awards for both Anything Goes and Wenceslas Square. Jerry Zaks also won Outstanding Director - Musical from the Drama Desk Awards for Anything Goes. His Tony Award for Best Direction of a Play also includes The House of Blue Leaves. Moreover, he received Obie Awards for Direction for The Foreigner and The Marriage of Bette and Boo.
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