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Michael Grandage is the recipient of Tony, Olivier, Drama Desk, Evening Standard, British Critics' Circle and South Bank Awards. His Olivier Award-winning musicals include Merrily We Roll Along, Grand Hotel and Guys and Dolls. Grandage received a Tony Award for Best Direction for Red and Tony nominations for Frost/Nixon and The Cripple of Inishmaan. Grandage served as Artistic Director of London's Donmar Warehouse for 10 acclaimed seasons before establishing the Michael Grandage Company (MGC) in 2012. As Artistic Director of MGC, he directed Photograph 51, Henry V, The Cripple of Inishmaan, Peter and Alice and the feature film Genius. www.MichaelGrandageCompany.com

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Michael Grandage Movies

The Madness of King George
[ 1994 ] Amputee
Genius
[ 2016 ] producer

Michael Grandage TV Shows

Bugs
Channing Hardy

Michael Grandage Awards and Nominations

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Director of a Play

Michael Grandage, The Cripple of Inishmaan

Tony Awards - 2014 - Best Direction of a Play

Michael Grandage, The Cripple of Inishmaan

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

Michael Grandage, Evita


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Drama Desk Awards - 2010 - Outstanding Director of a Play

Michael Grandage, Red

Drama Desk Awards - 2010 - Outstanding Director of a Play

Michael Grandage, Hamlet

Olivier Awards - 2010 - Best Director

Michael GrandageHamlet


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Tony Awards - 2010 - Best Direction of a Play

Michael Grandage, Red

Olivier Awards - 2009 - Best Revival

Michael GrandageThe Chalk Garden


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Evening Standard Awards - 2008 - Best Director

Michael GrandageThe Chalk Garden


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Evening Standard Awards - 2008 - Best Director

Michael GrandageOthello


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Evening Standard Awards - 2008 - Best Director

Michael GrandageIvanov

Drama Desk Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Director of a Play

Michael Grandage, Frost/Nixon

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Director of a Play

Michael Grandage, Frost/Nixon

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Director of a Play

Michael Grandage, Frost/Nixon

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Director of a Play

Michael Grandage, Frost/Nixon

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Director of a Play

Michael Grandage, Frost/Nixon

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Director of a Play

Michael Grandage , Frost/Nixon

Tony Awards - 2007 - Best Direction of a Play

Michael Grandage, Frost/Nixon

Olivier Awards - 2006 - Best Director

Michael GrandageDon Carlos


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Evening Standard Awards - 2005 - Best Director

Michael GrandageDon Carlos


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Evening Standard Awards - 2005 - Best Director

Michael Grandage, Grand Hotel


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Olivier Awards - 2004 - Best Director

Michael GrandageCaligula

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Houston Grand Opera Will Present Two Free Performances of MADAME BUTTERFLY


Houston Grand Opera will present two free performances of Puccini’s stunning masterpiece, Madame Butterfly. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Disney's FROZEN, WAITRESS & More Set For La Mirada's 2024/2025 Season


La Mirada Theatre For The Performing Arts & Mccoy Rigby Entertainment have announced their 2024/2025 season of shows.

Cast Set For RICHARD III at Shakespeare's Globe


Shakespeare’s Globe has announced the cast of Richard III, directed by Elle While. Performances run 9 May – 3 August. Learn more about the cast here!

LITTLE MISS PERFECT World Premiere & More Set for Olney Theatre 2024-25 Season


Olney Theatre has revealed its 2024-25 season featuring the world premiere of Little Miss Perfect and more. See the full lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.

New Cast Members Join the North American Tour of FROZEN


New cast members have joined the North American tour of Frozen. Learn more about the new cast members here!

Ghee, Hewitt & Boggess to Star in MIDNIGHT IN THE GARDEN OF GOOD AND EVIL at Goodman Theatre


Goodman Theatre has revealed the initial cast for Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

John Tartaglia, Marcia Milgrom Dodge, Jared Grimes & More Join The Muny's 106th Season


The Muny has revealed the teams of directors, choreographers and music directors for its 2024 season. Learn about the shows this season and see how to purchase tickets!

Five New Productions Announced For Canadian Opera Company's 2024/2025 Season


The Canadian Opera Company announced its 2024/2025 season with exciting programming comprised almost entirely of new-to-Toronto productions including the first-ever COC staging of Verdi’s Nabucco, the world premiere of a new production of Gounod’s Faust, and the Toronto premiere of La Reine-garçon, a new creation from Canadians Julien Bilodeau and Michel Marc Bouchard.

FROZEN Will Host a Special Performance During Pride Weekend


Experience the magic of Disney's FROZEN with an extra sparkle in a special performance celebrating London Pride Weekend. Discover the enchantment on stage!

Tom Byrne to Star in THE 39 STEPS UK Tour


Tom Byrne will play Richard Hannay in the UK Tour of the Tony and Olivier Award-winning comedy, THE 39 STEPS. Learn more about where the production is touring, and see how to purchase tickets.

Tom Byrne, Safeena Ladha, Eugene McCoy, and Maddie Rice Join the Cast of THE 39 STEPS UK Tour


Tom Byrne will play Richard Hannay in the UK Tour of the Tony and Olivier Award-winning comedy, THE 39 STEPS, with Safeena Ladha as Annabella Schmidt / Pamela / Margaret, Eugene McCoy as Clown 1 and Maddie Rice as Clown 2. Learn more about the production here!

Tickets on Sale Friday For FROZEN in Austin


Tickets for Disney’s Frozen in Austin will go on sale to the public on Friday, Feb. 16, 2024, at 10 am. Learn more about how to get tickets here!

Disney's FROZEN Tickets Now On Sale


Get ready for Disney's FROZEN on Broadway in Jacksonville! Tickets go on sale this Friday. Don't miss out on this magical musical experience.

FROZEN is Coming to the ACADEMY OF MUSIC This Spring


Ensemble Arts - the new presenting brand of the Kimmel Cultural Campus and The Philadelphia Orchestra - will present the long-awaited production of Disney's Frozen. See how to purchase tickets!

Watch: FROZEN's Samantha Barks Sings 'Dangerous To Dream' in New Music Video


Watch Samantha Barks sing Dangerous To Dream from Frozen. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets!

Hermitage Announces Chris Bush as 2024 Recipient of $35,000 Hermitage Major Theater Award


 Andy Sandberg, Artistic Director and CEO of the Hermitage Artist Retreat, announced that UK-based playwright and Olivier Award-winning lyricist Chris Bush has been selected as the fourth recipient of the Hermitage Major Theater Award (HMTA).

FROZEN North American Tour Celebrates 1000 Performances


The North American tour of Disney’s Frozen celebrated 1,000 performances last night on Wednesday, January 31 at The Kentucky Center in Louisville, KY, where the hit Broadway musical is playing through Sunday, February 4.

Chicago's Paramount Aurora Theatre Will Stage FROZEN & WAITRESS; Full 2024/25 Season Announced


Chicago's Paramount Aurora Theatre will stage the metropolis' premiere of Disney's Frozen the Musical as the 2024 holiday season show. The city, which has previously the touring production, will be one of the first to see a production staged by a local theatre company. 

Photos: Inside Rehearsal For the West End Transfer of STANDING AT THE SKY'S EDGE


All new rehearsal photos have been released of the new cast of the West End transfer of Sheffield Theatres’ smash-hit production, Standing at the Sky’s Edge.  Check out the photos here!

West End Production of FROZEN to Close in September


Disney Theatrical Group's critically acclaimed West End production of Frozen will extend for the final time, completing its run at Theatre Royal Drury Lane after three years on 8 September 2024, having been seen by over 2.8 million people.

Michael Grandage FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Michael Grandage been nominated for?

Michael Grandage has been nominated for various awards throughout his career. These nominations include Outstanding Director of a Play at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "The Cripple of Inishmaan," Best Direction of a Play at the Tony Awards for "The Cripple of Inishmaan," Outstanding Director of a Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "Evita," and Outstanding Director of a Play at the Drama Desk Awards for both "Red" and "Hamlet." He has also received nominations for Best Director at the Olivier Awards for "Hamlet," Best Revival at the Olivier Awards for "The Chalk Garden," and Best Director at the Evening Standard Awards for "The Chalk Garden," "Othello," "Ivanov," "Don Carlos," "Grand Hotel," and "Caligula." Additionally, Grandage has received multiple nominations for his work on "Frost/Nixon" across various award ceremonies.

What awards has Michael Grandage won?

Michael Grandage has won several awards for his work as a director, including Outstanding Director of a Play at the Drama Desk Awards for "Red," Best Direction of a Play at the Tony Awards for "Red," and Best Director at the Evening Standard Awards for "Ivanov," "Othello," "The Chalk Garden," "Don Carlos," and "Grand Hotel." He also won Best Director at the Olivier Awards for "Caligula."

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