Michael Mayer
Latest News on Michael Mayer:
GALILEO & More Lead San Francisco / Bay Area's Summer 2024 Top Theatre Shows (May 10, 2024)
GALILEO: A ROCK MUSICAL Starring Raúl Esparza Extends at Berkeley Rep (May 9, 2024)
FUNNY GIRL, MYSTIC PIZZA & More Set For Kravis 2024/2025 Season (May 7, 2024)
GALILEO & More Lead San Francisco / Bay Area's Summer 2024 Top Theatre Shows (May 10, 2024)
GALILEO: A ROCK MUSICAL Starring Raúl Esparza Extends at Berkeley Rep (May 9, 2024)
FUNNY GIRL, MYSTIC PIZZA & More Set For Kravis 2024/2025 Season (May 7, 2024)
Michael Mayer BIO
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.
Michael Mayer Photos
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The Cast and Creative Team of "Swept Away" including Bob Crawford, Adrian Blake Enscoe, Wayne Duvall, John Logan, Scott Avett, Michael Mayer, Rachel Hauck, John Gallagher, Jr., Stark Sands, Seth Avett, Hunter Brown, Matt DeAngelis, Taurean Everett, Cameron Johnson, Brandon Kalm, Michael J. Mainwaring, Orville Mendoza, Tyrone L. Robinson, John Sygar, Jamari Johnson Williams, Brian Usifer, Will Van Dyke, Chris Miller, David Neumann
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12/08/2023
From: Photos: The Avett Brothers Musical SWEPT AWAY Opens at Arena Stage!
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TDF’s chair Earl D. Weiner, TDF’s executive director Victoria Bailey, Cady Huffman, Paul Tazewell, Jane Greenwood, Rodney Gordon, Mio Guberinic, Susan Hilferty, John Lee Beatty, Chita Rivera, Michael Mayer, Tobin Theatre Arts Fund’s: Mel Weingart, L
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04/29/2019
From: Photo Flash: Inside The 25th Anniversary TDF/Irene Sharaff Awards
Marc Shaiman, Scott Wittman, Theresa Rebeck, Michael Mayer, Neil Meron & Craig Zadan.attending the after screening reception for the Broadway Community Screening of 'SMASH' at The Museum of Modern Art in New York City, 12/12/2011
Date:
08/24/2018
From: BWW Flashback: Remembering Award-Winning Producer Craig Zadan
Scott Wittman, Marc Shaiman, Craig Zadan, Neil Meron, Megan Hilty, Savannah Wise. Michael Mayer, Katharine McPhee, Theresa Rebeck, Jack Davenport & Raza Jaffrey.attending the after screening reception for the Broadway Community Screening of 'SMASH' at The
Date:
08/24/2018
From: BWW Flashback: Remembering Award-Winning Producer Craig Zadan
Creative team Peter Lerman, Michael Mayer and Steven Hoggett with The cast; Nick Choksi, John-Michael Lyles, Carla Duren, Nick Cordero, Remy Zaken, Ann Harada, Max Chernin, Gerard Canonico, Nicolette Robinson, Matt Doyle, Grace McLean, Andrew Call and Tom
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01/07/2015
From: Photo Coverage: Meet the Cast of Vineyard Theatre's BROOKLYNITE, with Matt Doyle, Ann Harada & More!
(seated): co-honoree Shubert Organization's Philip J. Smith; (standing, l-r): director Michael Mayer, Artistic Director Mia Yoo, co-honoree Shubert Organization's Robert E. Wankel, Board of Directors President Frank Carucci
Date:
07/10/2012
From: Photo Flash: André De Shields, Gavin Creel, Bill Irwin & More Wrap La MaMa's 50th Season at BIG BASH
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Michael Mayer Productions
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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
Michael Mayer Videos
Video: Esparza and Kushnier Sing 'Believe the Day is Coming' from GALILEO: A ROCK MUSICAL
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 27, 2024
Video: Stephen Mark Lukas Talks FUNNY GIRL Tour on CBS Los Angeles
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 13, 2024
Video: Nick Fradiani Performs 'If You Know What I Mean' in A BEAUTIFUL NOISE
by Stephi Wild - Feb 21, 2024
Video: Evan Rachel Wood Discusses Her Musical Theatre Roots Before LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
by Michael Major - Feb 16, 2024
Video: A BEAUTIFUL NOISE Celebrates Neil Diamond's Birthday By Singing 'Sweet Caroline' With Him on FaceTime
by Stephi Wild - Jan 25, 2024
Video: Nick Fradiani Performs 'Stadium Medley' in A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - Jan 20, 2024
Video: Watch Nick Fradiani Sing 'Holly Holy' in A BEAUTIFUL NOISE, THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 17, 2024
VIDEO: The Company of THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL: A BEAUTIFUL NOISE Reveals Their Favorite Lines In the Show
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 26, 2023
Video: Constance Wu Performs 'Somewhere That's Green' From LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
by Stephi Wild - Dec 7, 2023
Video: Get a First Look at Nick Fradiani as 'Neil Diamond - Then' in A BEAUTIFUL NOISE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 29, 2023
Video: Watch Corbin Bleu & LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Cast Perform 'Ya Never Know' on GMA3
by Michael Major - Oct 23, 2023
Video: Watch Corbin Bleu & Constance Wu Perform 'Suddenly Seymour' From LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
by Michael Major - Oct 23, 2023
VIDEO: Watch 'Shilo' from A BEAUTIFUL NOISE, THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 23, 2023
Video: Watch A BEAUTIFUL NOISE Perform Neil Diamond Hits on the TODAY SHOW
by Michael Major - May 5, 2023
Video: Neil Diamond Talks Life with Parkinson's and A BEAUTIFUL NOISE on CBS SUNDAY MORNING
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 2, 2023
VIDEO: Lea Michele Talks Returning to Broadway in FUNNY GIRL on THE DAILY SHOW
by Stephi Wild - Feb 10, 2023
Michael Mayer News
GALILEO & More Lead San Francisco / Bay Area's Summer 2024 Top Theatre Shows
San Francisco / Bay Area is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for May 2024 include Galileo, Evita and more!
GALILEO: A ROCK MUSICAL Starring Raúl Esparza Extends at Berkeley Rep
Due to popular ticket demand, Berkeley Repertory Theatre has extended the world premiere musical, Galileo: A Rock Musical. Learn how to purchase tickets!
FUNNY GIRL, MYSTIC PIZZA & More Set For Kravis 2024/2025 Season
The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts announced its 16th season of Kravis On Broadway brimming with Tony Award®-winning hits. The 2024 – 2025 Kravis On Broadway season showcases Broadway’s finest with a subscription package power-packed with 32 Tony Awards® among them.
The Drama League Reveals Recipients of 2024 Directors Project
The Drama League has announced the nineteen stage directors receiving the 2024 fellowships, assistantships, residencies, and fund programs collectively known as The Directors Project.
Video: Nick Fradiani Receives Neil Diamond's Guitar at A BEAUTIFUL NOISE
Following a recent performance of A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical, Nick Fradiani received a special unexpected gift! Check out the video here!
Video: Inside the Sitzprobe For GALILEO: A ROCK MUSICAL, Starring Raúl Esparza
An all new video has been released from the sitzprobe for GALILEO: A ROCK MUSICAL, starring Raúl Esparza, Jeremy Kushnier, and more! Check out the video here!
Video: Katerina McCrimmon & Melissa Manchester Talk FUNNY GIRL on ABC7 News Bay Area
In the video here, Katerina McCrimmon (Fanny Brice) and Melissa Manchester (Mrs. Brice) sit down with ABC7 News Bay Area to discuss the FUNNY GIRL national tour, making a stop at the Orpheum Theatre in San Francisco through May 26, 2024.
Review: FUNNY GIRL at Orpheum Theatre
What did our critic think of FUNNY GIRL at Orpheum Theatre?
Andrew Barth Feldman and Sarah Hyland Will Lead LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
Screen Actors Guild Award winner Sarah Hyland and stage and film star Andrew Barth Feldman will star as Audrey and Seymour in LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS. Learn more here!
Center Theatre Group Will Reopen Mark Taper Forum With Deaf West AMERICAN IDIOT; Full Season Announced!
Center Theatre Group has announced its full slate of programming under Snehal Desai's artistic leadership with its 2024/25 Season called 'One CTG. One LA.' The company has also revealed that the Mark Taper Forum will reopen after 16 months of closure.
Video: Esparza and Kushnier Sing 'Believe the Day is Coming' from GALILEO: A ROCK MUSICAL
Watch Raúl Esparza and Jeremy Kushnier perform 'Believe the Day is Coming' and hear the GALILEO: A ROCK MUSICAL creative team discuss the show's theme of truth vs. power in the video here!
A BEAUTIFUL NOISE, THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL Raises $750,000 For Parkinson's Foundation
The producing team behind A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical, has raised $750,000 in honor of singer, songwriter, and performer Neil Diamond and the one million people in the U.S. living with Parkinson's disease.
FUNNY GIRL Comes to Dallas This Summer
Broadway Dallas and Broadway Across America (BAA) have announced that FUNNY GIRL, the sensational musical comedy revival, is coming to Dallas’ Music Hall at Fair Park for a limited two-week engagement from August 6 to August 18.
PARADE, FUNNY GIRL And More Available for PNC Broadway In Kansas City Season Membership Packages
PNC Broadway in Kansas City has announced that new Season Ticket Packages for the 24–25 Broadway season are available now.
Tickets to FUNNY GIRL at Atlanta's Fox Theatre to go on Sale in May
Purchase tickets in May for the national tour of Funny Girl at Atlanta's Fox Theatre.
Video: Raul Esparza Sings 'Heaven's Changing' in Rehearsal For GALILEO
Rehearsals are underway for the new musical Galileo, starring Raul Esparza, at Berkeley Rep. Check out an all new video of the song 'Heaven's Changing'!
FUNNY GIRL, LIFE OF PI & More Set for 24-25 Broadway In Pittsburgh Season
The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust has unveiled the 2024-2025 PNC Broadway in Pittsburgh season. Learn about the shows and see how to purchase tickets.
Video: Stephen Mark Lukas Talks FUNNY GIRL Tour on CBS Los Angeles
Watch Stephen Mark Lukas, who plays Nick Arnstein in the National Tour of Funny Girl, discuss the production on CBS Los Angeles in the video here!
ThinkTank Theatre And FreeFall Theatre Present YOU'RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN
Join ThinkTank Theatre and freeFall Theatre for a performance of YOU'RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN.
FUNNY GIRL & More Lead Los Angeles's April 2024 Top Theatre Shows
Los Angeles is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for April 2024 include Funny Girl and more!
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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