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Recent work includes: Chess (Kennedy Center), WarholCapote (ART), Michael Moore's The Terms of My Surrender (Belasco), and the world premiere of Nico Muhly's opera Marnie at London's ENO. Broadway Credits include: Hedwig and the Angry Inch (Tony Award, best musical revival, also National Tour), Spring Awakening (Tony Award/Best Musical and Tony, Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Awards for Best Director; also London, National Tour, Vienna, Tokyo, and Seoul productions); American Idiot (also co-author, Drama Desk Award for Best Director; also US, UK and Asia tours); Thoroughly Modern Millie (Tony Award/Best Musical also London and National Tour), Side Man (Tony Award/Best Play also London and Kennedy Center Productions), A View from the Bridge (Tony Award/Best Revival), Everyday Rapture, You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown, and Triumph of Love. Off-Broadway credits include: Love, Love, Love (Roundabout), Brooklynite (Also co-author, Vineyard), Whorl Inside A Loop (with Dick Scanlan, Second Stage), 10 Million Miles (Atlantic). National Tour: Angels in America. London: a record-breaking West End run of Funny Girl and UK tour. Tokyo: As You Like It (Toho Theatre). Film: The Seagull, A Home at the End of the World, and Flicka. Television: Smash (Director/Producer, Season One) and two seasons of Alpha House for Amazon. Opera: a celebrated production of Rigoletto (Met). He serves on the Board of New York Stage and Film. @MichaelMayerDIR. This one is for Beatrice Terry.

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Michael Mayer Productions

Swept AwaySwept Away
 
[Broadway, 2024]
Director
Funny GirlFunny Girl
 
[US Tour, 2023]
Director
A Beautiful NoiseA Beautiful Noise
 
[Broadway, 2022]
Director
Funny GirlFunny Girl
 
[Broadway, 2022]
Director
Little Shop of HorrorsLittle Shop of Horrors
 
[Off-Broadway, 2021]
Director
Swept AwaySwept Away
 
[Regional (US), 2020]
Director
Burn ThisBurn This
 
[Broadway, 2019]
Director
Head Over HeelsHead Over Heels
 
[Broadway, 2018]
Director
Head Over HeelsHead Over Heels
 
[San Francisco (Regional), 2018]
Director
ChessChess
 
[Washington, DC (Regional), 2018]
Director
WarholCapoteWarholCapote
 
[Regional (US), 2017]
Director
The Terms of My SurrenderThe Terms of My Surrender
 
[Broadway, 2017]
Director
Love, Love, LoveLove, Love, Love
 
[Off-Broadway, 2016]
Director
Hedwig and the Angry InchHedwig and the Angry Inch
 
[US Tour, 0]
Director
Kurt Vonnegut's God Bless You, Mr. RosewaterKurt Vonnegut's God Bless You, Mr. Rosewater
 
[Off-Broadway, 2016]
Director
Funny GirlFunny Girl
 
[West End, 2016]
Director
Funny GirlFunny Girl
 
[West End, 2015]
Director
Whorl Inside a LoopWhorl Inside a Loop
 
[Off-Broadway, 2015]
Co-Director
BrooklyniteBrooklynite
 
[Off-Broadway, 2015]
Director, Book
Hedwig and the Angry InchHedwig and the Angry Inch
 
[Broadway, 2014]
Director
American IdiotAmerican Idiot
 
[US Tour, 2012]
Director
American IdiotAmerican Idiot
 
[US Tour, 2011]
Director
On A Clear Day You Can See ForeverOn A Clear Day You Can See Forever
 
[Broadway, 2011]
Director
The IllusionThe Illusion
 
[Off-Broadway, 2011]
Director
Spring AwakeningSpring Awakening
 
[US Tour, 2010]
Director
Everyday RaptureEveryday Rapture
 
[Broadway, 2010]
Director
American IdiotAmerican Idiot
 
[Broadway, 2010]
Director
Our House
 
[Off-Broadway, 2009]
Director
Everyday Rapture
 
[Off-Broadway, 2009]
Director
You May Now Worship Me
 
[Broadway, 2008]
Director
10 Million Miles
 
[Off-Broadway, 2007]
Director
Spring AwakeningSpring Awakening
 
[Broadway, 2006]
Director
Spring Awakening
 
[Off-Broadway, 2006]
Director
The Flamingo Kid
 
[New York, 2005]
Director
'night, Mother'night, Mother
 
[Broadway, 2004]
Director
After The FallAfter The Fall
 
[Broadway, 2004]
Director
Thoroughly Modern Millie
 
[West End, 2003]
Director
Thoroughly Modern Millie
 
[US Tour, 2003]
Director
Thoroughly Modern MillieThoroughly Modern Millie
 
[Broadway, 2002]
Director
An Almost Holy Picture
 
[Broadway, 2002]
Director
The Credeaux Canvas
 
[Off-Broadway, 2001]
Director
Thoroughly Modern Millie
 
[San Diego, CA (Regional), 2000]
Director
Uncle Vanya
 
[Broadway, 2000]
Director
True History and Real Adventures
 
[Off-Broadway, 1999]
Director
Thoroughly Modern Millie
 
[New York, 1999]
Director
The Lion in Winter
 
[Broadway, 1999]
Director
You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown
 
[Broadway, 1999]
Director
Stupid Kids
 
[Off-Broadway, 1998]
Director
Side Man
 
[Broadway, 1998]
Director
Side Man
 
[Off-Broadway, 1998]
Director
A View From the Bridge
 
[Broadway, 1997]
Director
Triumph of Love
 
[Broadway, 1997]
Director
Baby Anger
 
[Off-Broadway, 1997]
Director
View of the Dome
 
[Off-Broadway, 1996]
Director
Hundreds of Hats
 
[Off-Broadway, 1995]
Director
Missing Persons
 
[Off-Broadway, 1995]
Director
America Dreaming
 
[Off-Broadway, 1994]
Director
The Triumph of Love
 
[Off-Broadway, 1994]
Director
Young Playwrights Festival (1993)
 
[Off-Broadway, 1993]
Director
Young Playwrights Festival (1992)
 
[Off-Broadway, 1992]
Director
Young Playwrights Festival (1991)
 
[Off-Broadway, 1991]
Director
Young Playwrights Festival (1990)
 
[Off-Broadway, 1990]
Director
Spring Awakening
 
[New York, 2001]
Director

Writing

American Idiot
Bookwriter

Michael Mayer Awards and Nominations

Drama League Awards - 2022 - Outstanding Direction of a Musical

Michael Mayer, Funny Girl


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2020 - Outstanding Director of a Musical

Michael Mayer, Little Shop of Horrors

Drama Desk Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Director of a Musical

Michael Mayer, Hedwig and the Angry Inch

Tony Awards - 2014 - Best Direction of a Musical

Michael Mayer, Hedwig and the Angry Inch


winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2010 - Best Direction of a Musical

Michael Mayer, American Idiot


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2010 - Outstanding Director of a Musical

Michael Mayer, American Idiot


winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2007 - Best Direction of a Musical

Michael Mayer, Spring Awakening


winner
Drama League Awards - 2007 - Founders Award for Excellence in Directing

Michael Mayer


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Director of a Musical

Michael Mayer, Spring Awakening

The Lortels - 2007 - Outstanding Director

Michael Mayer, Spring Awakening


winner
Tony Awards - 2007 - Best Direction of a Musical

Michael Mayer, Spring Awakening


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2006 - Outstanding Director of a Play

Michael Mayer, Spring Awakening

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2002 - Outstanding Director of a Musical

Michael Mayer, Thoroughly Modern Millie

Tony Awards - 2002 - Best Direction of a Musical

Michael Mayer, Thoroughly Modern Millie


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2000 - Outstanding Director - Play

Michael Mayer, Uncle Vanya


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1999 - Outstanding Director - Play

Michael Mayer, A View from the Bridge

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1999 - Outstanding Director of a Musical

Michael Mayer, You're a Good Man

Tony Awards - 1999 - Best Direction of a Musical

Michael Mayer, You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1998 - Best Director - Play

Michael Mayer, A View from the Bridge / Side Man

Tony Awards - 1998 - Best Direction of a Play

Michael Mayer, A View From the Bridge


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1997 - Outstanding Director - Play

Michael Mayer, A View from the Bridge

Drama Desk Awards - 1994 - Outstanding Director - Musical

Michael Mayer, America Dreaming

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YOU'RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN to Open at freeFall Theatre in June Photo
YOU'RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN to Open at freeFall Theatre in June

Experience the beloved characters of YOU'RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN in a delightful production opening in June at Freefall Theatre. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Feature: YOU'RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN OPENS JUNE 7TH at ThinkTankTYA/freeFall The Photo
Feature: YOU'RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN OPENS JUNE 7TH at ThinkTankTYA/freeFall Theatre

ThinkTank Theatre and freeFall Theatre are teaming up to present You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown Friday, June 7 through Sunday, June 16, 2024, with a preview performance on Thursday, June 6.
Andrew Barth Feldman and Sarah Hyland Begin Performances in LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Photo
Andrew Barth Feldman and Sarah Hyland Begin Performances in LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS

Little Shop of Horrors gets a shakeup this week! Sarah Hyland and Andrew Barth Feldman will star as Audrey and Seymour in the off-Broadway revival, beginning tonight, May 28, 2024.
Interview: CHOREOGRAPHERS ELLENORE SCOTT & AYODELE CASEL GIVE FUNNY GIRL'S SAGA FLAIR Photo
Interview: CHOREOGRAPHERS ELLENORE SCOTT & AYODELE CASEL GIVE FUNNY GIRL'S SAGA FLAIR, FUN & FINESSE

VJM: Thank you both for giving of your time to answer my questions.  I don’t think I’ve ever heard of two Choreographers being hired for the same Broadway show, not even a revival, that I can think of.  How did that come about for both of you? Ellenore Scott:  Funny Girl was my Broadway debut as a choreographer. I was so happy when I got a call from Michael Mayer (the director) asking me to work on this revival with him. He knew I was NOT a tap dancer and was aware of the multiple tap routines in the show and asked if I would be down to share the billing with Ayodele Casel. Ayo is an extraordinary artist so I was thrilled to be by her side as she made her Broadway debut as well. Michael first met me initially at Head Over Heels on Broadway where I was an associate choreographer to Spencer Liff. In 2019, he asked if I would choreograph the Off-Broadway revival of Little Shop of Horrors and we opened the show October 17th, 2019. I have loved working with Michael and feel as though he keeps his people close and I’m grateful he thought of me for this historic revival. Ayodele Casel:  I met Michael Mayer in 2016 when he directed a New York City Center Encores! show I performed in.  Later that fall he invited me to perform that piece in a Broadway for Hillary fundraiser he was also directing. We'd kept in touch over the years and in 2019, after seeing a show I’d premiered at The Joyce Theater, he asked if I would be interested in providing the Tap choreography for a revival he was working on. Like Ellenore shared, Michael wanted to work with us both to deliver the full choreographic vision of the show. I believe it was a very progressive vision on his part and I’m really thankful that I was able to make my Broadway debut with this team.
Jinkx Monsoon and Corbin Bleu Play Final Performance in LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Photo
Jinkx Monsoon and Corbin Bleu Play Final Performance in LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS

Jinkx Monsoon and Corbin Bleu will end their run as Audrey and Seymour in Little Shop of Horrors at the Westside Theatre off-Broadway today, May 26th.
Bebe Neuwirth, Huey Lewis, Jeremy Jordan, and More Set for 2024 Broadway Teachers Wor Photo
Bebe Neuwirth, Huey Lewis, Jeremy Jordan, and More Set for 2024 Broadway Teachers Workshop

Celebrating its 24th year, the Broadway Teachers Workshop is an enormously popular three-day series of interactive workshops and seminars with prominent Broadway artists, tickets to four (4) hit shows, and post-show discussions with cast and crew.
Broadway Classic FUNNY GIRL Heads To Hartford's Bushnell This June! Photo
Broadway Classic FUNNY GIRL Heads To Hartford's Bushnell This June!

The beloved Broadway show FUNNY GIRL is set to grace Hartford's Bushnell this June, bringing its iconic story and music to life for theater enthusiasts.
Video: Jinkx Monsoon Calls Role in LITTLE SHOP a 'Dream Come True' on TODAY Photo
Video: Jinkx Monsoon Calls Role in LITTLE SHOP a 'Dream Come True' on TODAY

Jinkx Monsoon, who is currently playing Audrey in the Off-Broadway production of Little Shop of Horrors, discussed some of her latest projects on Tuesday's edition of TODAY. 'My job right now is a dream come true. I'm excited to go to work every day. I'm at a point in my life that just feels really exciting to be given the chance,' the performer shared. Watch the full interview!
Interview: Spencer Liff's Passionate About REEFER MADNESS: THE MUSICAL & Playing It F Photo
Interview: Spencer Liff's Passionate About REEFER MADNESS: THE MUSICAL & Playing It Forward

Celebrating the 25th anniversary of the original Reefer Madness, a new revised version Reefer Madness the Musical will open May 30, 2024 at The Whitney. I talked to director/choreographer Spencer Liff during the early days of rehearsals, so casting hadn’t been finalized. Members of the original creative team reuniting to produce are: actors Kristen Bell, Christian Campbell and Alan Cumming, creators Kevin Murphy and Dan Studney, Andy Fickman, who directed 2005's Reefer Madness: The Movie Musical, and America Olivo Campbell.
Video: Watch Nick Fradiani Sing Neil Diamond Medley on Season Finale of AMERICAN IDOL Photo
Video: Watch Nick Fradiani Sing Neil Diamond Medley on Season Finale of AMERICAN IDOL

Last night on the season finale of American Idol, former Idol winner and A Beautiful Noise star Nick Fradianai joined the stage to sing a medley of Neil Diamond’s beloved songs 'America' and 'Sweet Caroline' with some of the finalists from the season. Watch the performance!
Nick Fradiani Will Lead A BEAUTIFUL NOISE On Tour Photo
Nick Fradiani Will Lead A BEAUTIFUL NOISE On Tour

Nick Fradiani, currently starring as ‘Neil Diamond – Then’ on Broadway in A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical, will launch the multi-year North American Tour in the title role.
Video: FUNNY GIRL's Katerina McCrimmon Performs National Anthem for the San Francisco Photo
Video: FUNNY GIRL's Katerina McCrimmon Performs National Anthem for the San Francisco Giants

Watch Katerina McCrimmon wow the crowd with her rendition of the National Anthem at a San Francisco Giants game on Monday, May 13, 2024 in the video here!
Video: The Avett Brothers Announce SWEPT AWAY Broadway Transfer From Queens Concert Photo
Video: The Avett Brothers Announce SWEPT AWAY Broadway Transfer From Queens Concert

Tonight, live from the stage at Forest Hills Stadium, The Avett Brothers announced that their new musical Swept Away will begin previews on Broadway this fall at a Shubert theater to-be-announced. Watch the video!
The Avett Brothers' SWEPT AWAY To Open On Broadway In Fall 2024 Photo
The Avett Brothers' SWEPT AWAY To Open On Broadway In Fall 2024

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Review Roundup: GALILEO: A ROCK MUSICAL World Premiere at Berkeley Rep Photo
Review Roundup: GALILEO: A ROCK MUSICAL World Premiere at Berkeley Rep

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Sutton Foster Will Lead ONCE UPON A MATTRESS on Broadway Beginning This Summer

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Review: GALILEO At Berkeley Repertory Theatre

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Video: Watch an All New Trailer For GALILEO at Berkeley Repertory Theatre Starring Raul Esparza

An all new trailer has been released for GALILEO:  A ROCK MUSICAL, starring  Raúl Esparza, Jeremy Kushnier, and more, at Berkeley Repertory Theatre. Check out the video here!
Photos: First Look at GALILEO: A ROCK MUSICAL World Premiere at Berkeley Rep Photo
Photos: First Look at GALILEO: A ROCK MUSICAL World Premiere at Berkeley Rep

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GALILEO & More Lead San Francisco / Bay Area's Summer 2024 Top Theatre Shows Photo
GALILEO & More Lead San Francisco / Bay Area's Summer 2024 Top Theatre Shows

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Michael Mayer FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Michael Mayer written?

Michael Mayer has written 2 shows including The Flamingo Kid (Bookwriter), American Idiot (Bookwriter).

What awards has Michael Mayer been nominated for?

Michael Mayer has been nominated for various awards throughout his career. Some of his nominations include Outstanding Direction of a Musical at the Drama League Awards for "Funny Girl," Outstanding Director of a Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "Little Shop of Horrors," and Best Direction of a Musical at the Tony Awards for "Hedwig and the Angry Inch." He has also been recognized with nominations such as Best Director - Play at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "A View from the Bridge / Side Man" and Outstanding Director - Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for "America Dreaming."

What awards has Michael Mayer won?

Michael Mayer has won several awards throughout his career, including Outstanding Director of a Musical from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "Little Shop of Horrors," Best Direction of a Musical from the BroadwayWorld Awards for "American Idiot," Outstanding Director of a Musical from the Drama Desk Awards for "American Idiot," Best Direction of a Musical from the BroadwayWorld Awards for "Spring Awakening," Founders Award for Excellence in Directing from the Drama League Awards, Outstanding Director of a Musical from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "Spring Awakening," Best Direction of a Musical from the Tony Awards for "Spring Awakening," Outstanding Director of a Play from the Drama Desk Awards for "Spring Awakening," Outstanding Director - Play from the Drama Desk Awards for "Uncle Vanya," Outstanding Director - Play from the Drama Desk Awards for "A View from the Bridge," Best Director - Play from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "A View from the Bridge" and "Side Man," and Outstanding Director - Play from the Drama Desk Awards for "A View from the Bridge."

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