Michael Greif
Alicia Keys' HELL'S KITCHEN to Premiere in Korea in July (Apr 15, 2026)
Morissette Will Play 'Middle Allie' in THE NOTEBOOK in Manila (Apr 13, 2026)
Review: THE NOTEBOOK at ASU Gammage (Apr 8, 2026)
BIO
Greif attended Northwestern University and graduated from the University of California, San Diego graduate directing program. He was the Artistic Director of the La Jolla Playhouse, LaJolla, California from 1994 to 1999.
He was an Artistic Associate at the New York Theatre Workshop where he directed, among others, Bright Lights, Big City (1998–99) and the original production of Rent for which he received the Obie Award for direction of a musical and which he later directed on Broadway.
Greif has directed several original Broadway musicals and been nominated for the Tony Award for Best Direction of a Musical four times. In addition to Rent, his Broadway credits include If/Then (also at the National Theatre in Washington, D.C.), Next to Normal (also at Second Stage Theatre and Arena Stage), Grey Gardens (also at Playwrights Horizons), Dear Evan Hansen (also at Arena Stage and Second Stage), and War Paint (also at the Goodman Theatre, Chicago).
In August 2023, it was announced that his Chicago Shakespeare Theater production of The Notebook would transfer to Broadway in March 2024 and in September 2023, it was announced that he would transfer his Off-Broadway production of Days of Wine and Roses to Broadway in January 2024.
Among his many directing credits Off-Broadway are Alicia Keys' autobiographical musical Hell's Kitchen, Katori Hall's Our Lady of Kibeho, John Guare's Landscape of the Body and A Few Stout Individuals at Signature Theatre, Beauty of the Father for the Manhattan Theatre Club, the 2009 Playwrights Horizons production of Mrs. Sharp (with music and lyrics by Ryan Scott Oliver and starring Jane Krakowski), and Romeo and Juliet, The Winter's Tale, and The Tempest at the New York Shakespeare Festival at the Delacorte Theater (2007, 2010, 2015).
Photos
RENT Family: Victoria Leacock, Lisa Zinni, Michael Greif, Martha Banta, Natalie Venetia Belcon, Marcus Paul James, Yassmin Alers, Fredi Walker-Browne, Schele Williams, Rodney Hicks, Maya Days, Tim Weil, Julie Larson, Destan Owens, Jeremy Kushnier, Karmine Alers and Michael McElroy
From: Photos: Museum of Broadway Hosts Special RENT Event With Tim Weil
Productions
Awards and Nominations
Michael Greif, Days of Wine and Roses
Michael Greif, Hell's Kitchen
Michael Greif, The Low Road
winner
Michael Greif, Dear Evan Hansen
Michael Greif, Dear Evan Hansen
Michael Greif, Dear Evan Hansen
Michael GreifOur Lady of Kibeho
Michael Greif, Next to Normal
Michael Greif, Grey Gardens
Michael Greif , Grey Gardens
winner
Michael Greif, Dogeaters
winner
Michael Greif, Dogeaters
Michael Greif, Dogeaters
winner
Michael Greif, Rent
Michael Greif , Rent
Videos
Video: Alysha Deslorieux Sings 'My Days' from THE NOTEBOOK Tour
by Joshua Wright - 2026-02-18 12:37:27
Video: Yolanda Adams Recalls First Meeting with HELL'S KITCHEN Creator Alicia Keys
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-12-23 11:21:22
Video: Ne-Yo Takes His First Bow in HELL'S KITCHEN on Broadway
by Michael Major - 2025-12-05 11:59:01
Video: Jessica Vosk Departs HELL'S KITCHEN With An Explosive 'Pawn It All'
by A.A. Cristi - 2025-12-01 21:34:50
Exclusive: Hannah Corneau Sings 'Built to Last' From 'Beautiful Little Fool' Concept Album
by Michael Major - 2025-11-28 10:00:40
Video: Yolanda Adams Says HELL'S KITCHEN Broadway Debut is a 'Bucket List' Moment
by Backstage Live with Richard Ridge - 2025-11-20 15:30:27
Video: Durrell 'Tank' Babbs and Amanda Reid Perform 'If I Ain’t Got You' From HELL'S KITCHEN
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-11-17 14:17:29
Video: THE NOTEBOOK Tour Cast Hears Orchestra For The First Time
by Joshua Wright - 2025-09-04 17:31:58
Video: Watch HELL'S KITCHEN Perform 'Girl on Fire' & 'No One' on GOOD MORNING AMERICA
by Michael Major - 2025-06-13 14:09:08
Video: Tank and Amanda Reid Perform 'If I Ain't Got You' From HELL'S KITCHEN; Deluxe Album Out Next Week
by Stephi Wild - 2025-05-16 05:37:09
Video: Watch Jessica Vosk Sing 'Love Looks Better' From HELL'S KITCHEN
by Michael Major - 2025-05-14 12:23:44
Video: Tank Discusses Broadway Debut in HELL's KITCHEN with Sherri Shepherd
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-03-11 16:47:03
Video: Behind The Scenes of the 2024 Macy's Thanksgiving Parade with Broadway’s HELL’S KITCHEN
by Blair Ingenthron - 2025-01-05 15:38:00
Video: Neil Patrick Harris Stars In RENT at La Jolla Playhouse In 1997
by A.A. Cristi - 2024-12-30 17:56:00
Video: Alicia Keys Visits Former School, Reunites with Teacher Who Shaped Her Music
by Josh Sharpe - 2024-12-19 13:38:12
Video: Kecia Lewis Performs 'Perfect Way To Die' from HELL'S KITCHEN at The Root 100 Gala
by Stephi Wild - 2024-12-16 08:05:56
Video: Shoshana Bean and Jakeim Hart of HELL'S KITCHEN Cover ‘Lesson Learned’ by Alicia Keys
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-12-01 10:05:45
News
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 15, 2026
The Tony Award, Grammy Award and Drama League Award-winning musical Hell's Kitchen, featuring the music of Alicia Keys, will have its Korean premiere at the GS Art Center this summer.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 13, 2026
Theatre Group Asia announced Morissette as Middle Allie in THE NOTEBOOK: THE MUSICAL at the Samsung Performing Arts Theater in Manila, marking the production's international premiere.
by Cheyenne Lewis - Apr 8, 2026
Love is one of the most wonderful parts of human existence; it is beautiful, but one of the hardest things a person can experience. Love is not just a feeling, but a venture that must constantly be worked at and put effort into to be maintained. THE NOTEBOOK, currently playing at ASU Gammage and based on Nicholas Sparks’ novel of the same name, explores what a lifelong love story looks like.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 3, 2026
THE NOTEBOOK: THE MUSICAL will run May 5–10, 2026 at the Ziff Ballet Opera House, featuring Miami native Ken Wulf Clark as Middle Noah in the national tour.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 31, 2026
The Bushnell has announced its 2026-2027 Broadway Series, showcasing a lineup of new Broadway hits alongside award-winning musicals. The series aims to attract theatergoers with a diverse selection of performances.
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 30, 2026
Harbour Lights Theatre, has announced that Tony Award nominee Adam Pascal will direct its summer production of the Tony Award–winning musical Dear Evan Hansen, running August 6–9 at the Carr Amphitheater in Hingham, Massachusetts.
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - Mar 27, 2026
I walked in knowing only a handful of the songs, and it made no difference. Hell’s Kitchen at the Straz is driven by feeling, character, and raw honesty. The music meets you where you are.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 26, 2026
The complete cast has been revealed for the world premiere production of Basura, a new musical with original music and lyrics by Gloria Estefan and Emily Estefan, premiering at Alliance Theatre.
by Adela González Pérez - Mar 26, 2026
El director explicó su proceso de trabajo con Jonathan Larson y animó a los estudiantes a crear sus propias oportunidades en la industria
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 25, 2026
Des Moines Performing Arts has revealed its 2026-27 Willis Broadway Series, bringing a lineup of Broadway’s biggest hits and new productions to the Des Moines Civic Center, including Hell's Kitchen, Just in Time and more.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 19, 2026
Tony Award winner Nikki M. James (Suffs, The Book of Mormon), stage & screen favorite Jordan Fisher (Moulin Rouge, Hadestown, “To All The Boys”), and Tony Award nominee Andy Karl (Moulin Rouge, Groundhog Day) had their celebratory opening night performance in Little Shop of Horrors this week! Check out photos of the celebration.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 19, 2026
The Public Theater has announced initial casting for the Free Shakespeare in the Park production of ROMEO & JULIET at The Delacorte Theater in Central Park.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 12, 2026
The North American tour of Hell's Kitchen is coming to ATG San Francisco’s Orpheum Theatre, Hell's Kitchen is directed by five-time Tony Award nominee Michael Greif, and features the music of Alicia Keys.
by Team BWW - Mar 11, 2026
Audra McDonald, Megan Hilty, Bianca Del Rio, Cheyenne Jackson, Marilyn Maye, Melissa Errico, Alyssa Edwards, and more are set to take park in the latest star-studded music and comedy season for the summer of 2026 at Provincetown’s Town Hall.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 10, 2026
Texas Performing Arts’ 2026-2027 Broadway in Austin Season will include 11 Broadway shows headed to Bass Concert Hall, including seven Austin premieres and the returns of unforgettable fan favorites.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 10, 2026
During a live sneak peek event, Walton Arts Center announced the 2026-27 Procter & Gamble Broadway Series, featuring six shows. Learn more about the upcoming performances here!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 3, 2026
Broadway San Jose has announced its 2026/27 season, showcasing a lineup of acclaimed musicals, including Hamilton, Beauty and the Beast, and more. Learn more here!
by Michael Major - Feb 23, 2026
Go inside Hell's Kitchen's final performance on Broadway on Sunday, February 22. The Tony Award, Grammy Award and Drama League Award-winning musical ended its run at the Shubert Theatre following 23 previews and 767 regular performances.
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Feb 22, 2026
Current star of Masquerade Telly Leung discusses with Jennifer Ashley Tepper playing the Phantom in the immersive production, the full circle from Rent fan to Rent actor, Gavin Creel’s leadership during a production that never was, and much more.
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 22, 2026
Tony Award, Grammy Award and Drama League Award-winning musical Hell's Kitchen plays its final performance at the Shubert Theatre, following 23 previews and 767 regular performances. The venue will soon be home to Galileo, which begins performances in November.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Outstanding Direction of a Musical (Broadway or Off-Broadway) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Days of Wine and Roses, Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Hell's Kitchen, Outstanding Director (The Lortels) for The Low Road, Best Direction of a Musical (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Dear Evan Hansen, Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Dear Evan Hansen, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Dear Evan Hansen, Outstanding Director (The Lortels) for Our Lady of Kibeho, Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Next to Normal, Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Grey Gardens, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Grey Gardens , Outstanding Director - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Dogeaters, Direction (Obie Awards) for Dogeaters, Outstanding Director (The Lortels) for Dogeaters, Special Citations (Obie Awards) for Rent and Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Rent.
Best Direction of a Musical (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Dear Evan Hansen, Outstanding Director - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Dogeaters, Direction (Obie Awards) for Dogeaters, and Special Citations (Obie Awards) for Rent.
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