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BIO

Bartlett Sher is the Resident Director of Lincoln Center Theater, where his productions include Lerner & Loewe's My Fair Lady, J.T. Rogers' Oslo (Tony nomination), Rodgers & Hammerstein's The King and I (Tony nomination), Golden Boy (Tony nomination), Blood & Gifts, Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown, Joe Turner's Come and Gone (Tony nomination), South Pacific (Tony, Drama Desk, and Outer Critics Circle awards), Awake and Sing! (Tony nomination), and The Light in the Piazza (Tony nomination).


He directed the recent Broadway productions of Fiddler on the Roof and The Bridges of Madison County (also Williamstown Theatre Festival), as well as New York productions of Prayer for My Enemy and The Butterfly Collection (Playwrights Horizons); Cymbeline (Callaway Award, co-produced with the RSC); Waste (Best Play Obie Award); and Don Juan and Pericles (Theatre for a New Audience).
While Artistic Director of Seattle's Intiman Theatre from 2000-2009, he directed 20 productions including works by Shakespeare, Chekhov, Ibsen, Shaw, Wilder, Goldoni, and Kushner, among others.
His work in the opera world include Romeo et Juliet, Il Barbiere di Siviglia, Les Contes d'Hoffmann, Le Comte Ory, L'Elisir d'Amore, Two Boys, Otello (Metropolitan Opera); Faust (Baden Baden); Romeo et Juliette (Salzburg Festival and La Scala); Mourning Becomes Electra (Seattle Opera and New York City Opera), Two Boys (ENO).
He currently serves on the board of the Society of Stage Directors and Choreographers.

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Productions

Dolly: A True Original MusicalDolly: A True Original Musical
 
[Broadway, 2026]
Director
Kyoto
 
[Off-Broadway, 2025]
Executive Producer
Five Models in Ruins, 1981
 
[Off-Broadway, 2025]
Executive Producer
McNealMcNeal
 
[Broadway, 2024]
Director
Kiss Me, KateKiss Me, Kate
 
[West End, 2024]
Director
CorruptionCorruption
 
[Off-Broadway, 2024]
Director
CamelotCamelot
 
[Broadway, 2023]
Director
Pictures From HomePictures From Home
 
[Broadway, 2023]
Director
My Fair LadyMy Fair Lady
 
[West End, 2022]
Director
To Kill a MockingbirdTo Kill a Mockingbird
 
[West End, 2022]
Director
Intimate ApparelIntimate Apparel
 
[Off-Broadway, 2022]
Director
To Kill A MockingbirdTo Kill A Mockingbird
 
[Broadway, 2021]
Director
To Kill A MockingbirdTo Kill A Mockingbird
 
[West End, 2020]
DIRECTOR
My Fair LadyMy Fair Lady
 
[US Tour, 2019]
Director
Fiddler on the Roof (Non-Equity)Fiddler on the Roof (Non-Equity)
 
[US Tour, 2019]
Director
The King and IThe King and I
 
[West End, 2018]
Director
My Fair LadyMy Fair Lady
 
[Broadway, 2018]
Director
OsloOslo
 
[West End, 2017]
Director
OsloOslo
 
[Broadway, 2017]
Director
The King and IThe King and I
 
[US Tour, 2016]
Director
OsloOslo
 
[Off-Broadway, 2016]
Director
Fiddler on the RoofFiddler on the Roof
 
[Broadway, 2015]
Director
The King and IThe King and I
 
[Broadway, 2015]
Director
An American in Paris
 
[Paris, 2014]
Creative Consultant
The Bridges of Madison CountyThe Bridges of Madison County
 
[Broadway, 2014]
Director
Funny GirlFunny Girl
 
[Broadway, 2012] Cancelled
Director
Golden BoyGolden Boy
 
[Broadway, 2012]
Director
Blood and GiftsBlood and Gifts
 
[Off-Broadway, 2011]
Director
South PacificSouth Pacific
 
[West End, 2011]
Director
Joe Turner's Come and GoneJoe Turner's Come and Gone
 
[Broadway, 2009]
Director
Prayer for My Enemy
 
[Off-Broadway, 2008]
Director
South PacificSouth Pacific
 
[Broadway, 2008]
Director
Awake and Sing!Awake and Sing!
 
[Broadway, 2006]
Director
The Light in the PiazzaThe Light in the Piazza
 
[Broadway, 2005]
Director
The Light in the Piazza
 
[Chicago (Regional), 2004]
Director
Don Juan
 
[Off-Broadway, 2003]
Director
Cymbeline
 
[Off-Broadway, 2002]
Director
The Butterfly Collection
 
[Off-Broadway, 2000]
Director
Waste
 
[Off-Broadway, 2000]
Director
The Nest
 
[Off-Broadway, 1989]
Director

Awards and Nominations

Drama League Awards - 2023 - Outstanding Direction of a Musical

Bartlett Sher, Camelot

Drama Desk Awards - 2022 - Outstanding Director of a Musical

Bartlett Sher, Intimate Apparel

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2019 - Outstanding Director of a Play

Bartlett Sher, To Kill a Mockingbird

Tony Awards - 2019 - Best Direction of a Play

Bartlett Sher, To Kill a Mockingbird

Drama Desk Awards - 2018 - Outstanding Director of a Musical

Bartlett Sher, My Fair Lady


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2018 - Outstanding Director of a Musical

Bartlett Sher, My Fair Lady

Tony Awards - 2018 - Best Direction of a Musical

Bartlett Sher, My Fair Lady


winner
Obie Awards - 2017 - Ensemble

Bartlett SherOslo


winner
The Lortels - 2017 - Outstanding Director

Bartlett Sher, Oslo

Tony Awards - 2017 - Best Direction of a Play

Bartlett Sher, Oslo


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2016 - Outstanding Director of a Musical

Bartlett Sher, Fiddler on the Roof

Tony Awards - 2015 - Best Direction of a Musical

Bartlett Sher, The King and I

Drama Desk Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Director of a Musical

Bartlett Sher, The Bridges of Madison County

Tony Awards - 2013 - Best Direction of a Play

Bartlett Sher, Golden Boy

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2009 - Outstanding Director of a Play

Bartlett Sher, Joe Turner’s Come and Gone

Tony Awards - 2009 - Best Direction of a Play

Bartlett Sher, Joe Turner's Come and Gone


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2008 - Outstanding Director of a Musical

Bartlett Sher, South Pacific


winner
Drama League Awards - 2008 - Founders Award for Excellence in Directing

Bartlett Sher


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2008 - Outstanding Director of a Musical

Bartlett Sher , South Pacific


winner
Tony Awards - 2008 - Best Direction of a Musical

Bartlett Sher, Rodgers & Hammerstein's South Pacific

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2006 - Outstanding Director of a Play

Bartlett Sher, Awake and Sing !

Tony Awards - 2006 - Best Direction of a Play

Bartlett Sher, Awake and Sing!

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2005 - Outstanding Director of a Musical

Bartlett Sher, The Light in the Piazza

Tony Awards - 2005 - Best Direction of a Musical

Bartlett Sher, The Light in the Piazza

The Lortels - 2002 - Outstanding Director

Bartlett Sher, Cymbeline

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Paul Alexander Nolan Completes Cast of THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY: IN CONCERT Photo
Paul Alexander Nolan Completes Cast of THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY: IN CONCERT
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 20, 2025

Paul Alexander Nolan (The Lost Boys, Water for Elephants) has joined the cast of The Bridges of Madison County: In Concert at MCC Theater as “Bud,” stepping in for original cast member Hunter Foster.
Mitch Greenberg and More to Star in NOVEMBER 4 Musical at Voices Festival Productions Photo
Mitch Greenberg and More to Star in NOVEMBER 4 Musical at Voices Festival Productions
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 4, 2025

Voices Festival Productions has revealed the full cast for its World Premiere production of November 4, an urgent, timely musical play about a political assassination that changed the course of history.
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Wake Up With BroadwayWorld October 23, 2025- HEATHERS To Welcome New 'Veronica' and More
by - Oct 23, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 23, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Bartlett Sher to Receive 2026 SDC Foundation 'Mr. Abbott' Award Photo
Bartlett Sher to Receive 2026 SDC Foundation 'Mr. Abbott' Award
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.
Matthew Rhys Returns to London in Playing Burton Photo
Matthew Rhys Returns to London in Playing Burton
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 10, 2025

Emmy Award winner Matthew Rhys is set to return to the London stage for the first time in 21 years to play Richard Burton at The Old Vic. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets here!
Video: TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD UK and Ireland Tour Trailer Photo
Video: TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD UK and Ireland Tour Trailer
by Stephi Wild - Oct 10, 2025

A  brand-new trailer has been released for the first ever UK & Ireland tour of Aaron Sorkin’s riveting stage adaptation of Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird. Check out the video here!
THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY Original Cast to Reunite for One-Night Only Concert Photo
THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY Original Cast to Reunite for One-Night Only Concert
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 29, 2025

The Bridges of Madison County: In Concert, an Original Broadway Cast Reunion will take place to benefit MCC Theater. Learn more about the concert and see how to purchase tickets!
Video: Mason Bates’s THE AMAZING ADVENTURES OF KAVALIER & CLAY In Rehearsal Photo
Video: Mason Bates’s THE AMAZING ADVENTURES OF KAVALIER & CLAY In Rehearsal
by Joshua Wright - Sep 4, 2025

Rehearsals are underway for the Met premiere of Mason Bates and Gene Scheer’s adaptation of Michael Chabon’s acclaimed novel. Get a first look at the cast in rehearsal in this all-new video.
What's Coming to Broadway in 2026: Upcoming Hits and Star Performances Photo
What's Coming to Broadway in 2026: Upcoming Hits and Star Performances
by Sidney Paterra - Sep 1, 2025

Check out a full list of what's to come on Broadway in 2026 including plays, musicals, revivals, new shows and of course - stars! Be sure to check back for updates. We have all of the details!
Works & Process Will Present THE AMAZING ADVENTURES OF KAVALIER & CLAY at the Guggenh Photo
Works & Process Will Present THE AMAZING ADVENTURES OF KAVALIER & CLAY at the Guggenheim
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 25, 2025

Works & Process at the Guggenheim will present an advance look at the Metropolitan Opera’s The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay on September 8, 2025. Featuring composer Mason Bates, librettist Gene Scheer, director Bartlett Sher, Yannick Nézet-Séguin, and Met General Manager Peter Gelb, the evening includes performances of highlights from the opera and a post-show reception.
THE SOUND OF MUSIC National Tour Complete Casting Announced Photo
THE SOUND OF MUSIC National Tour Complete Casting Announced
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 11, 2025

The complete cast has been announced for the new national tour of The Sound of Music, launching September 5–6, 2025, in Utica, NY, and starring Cayleigh Capaldi, Kevin Earley, and Christiane Noll under the direction of Jack O’Brien.
Review Roundup: Critics Sound Off On DOLLY: A TRUE ORIGINAL MUSICAL Photo
Review Roundup: Critics Sound Off On DOLLY: A TRUE ORIGINAL MUSICAL
by Joshua Wright - Aug 11, 2025

What did critics think of Dolly Parton’s brand new musical, Dolly: A True Original Musical? With a score by Parton that includes some of her biggest hits as well as new songs she has written especially for the musical, Dolly also features a book by Parton and Emmy winner Maria S. Schlatter, direction by Tony winner Bartlett Sher, and choreography by Emmy winner Mandy Moore. Read all the reviews.
New York Theatre Ballet Appoints Interim Co-artistic Directors Photo
New York Theatre Ballet Appoints Interim Co-artistic Directors
by Stephi Wild - Jul 23, 2025

Giulia Faria and Melissa Sadler have been appointed Interim Co-Artistic Directors at New York Theatre Ballet (NYTB). Learn more about the new appointees here!
Photo: First Look at DOLLY: A TRUE ORIGINAL MUSICAL Photo
Photo: First Look at DOLLY: A TRUE ORIGINAL MUSICAL
by Team BWW - Jul 18, 2025

The first production photo from global icon Dolly Parton’s brand new musical, Dolly: A True Original Musical, has just been released — and it’s giving rhinestones, heart, and pure Nashville sparkle! The world premiere bows with a sold-out first preview at the Fisher Center for the Performing Arts on the campus of Belmont University — right in Dolly’s hometown of Nashville, Tennessee.
John Behlmann and More Complete the Cast of DOLLY: A TRUE ORIGINAL MUSICAL Photo
John Behlmann and More Complete the Cast of DOLLY: A TRUE ORIGINAL MUSICAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 10, 2025

The complete cast has been revealed for the world premiere of Dolly: A True Original Musical ahead of the show’s first preview. See who is starring and learn more!
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by A.A. Cristi - Jul 9, 2025

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Kimberly Grigsby Named Inaugural Music Director of SMU’s New Sexton Institute for M Photo
Kimberly Grigsby Named Inaugural Music Director of SMU’s New Sexton Institute for Musical Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 9, 2025

SMU Meadows School of the Arts has announced that acclaimed music director, conductor, and pianist Kimberly Grigsby will serve as the inaugural Music Director of the Sexton Institute for Musical Theatre, beginning August 1, 2025.
Richard Coyle Will Lead TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD UK Tour Photo
Richard Coyle Will Lead TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Jul 3, 2025

Full casting has been announced for the first ever UK & Ireland tour of Aaron Sorkin’s riveting stage adaptation of Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird. Learn more here!
Lear deBessonet Begins as Lincoln Center Theater Kewsong Lee Artistic Director Photo
Lear deBessonet Begins as Lincoln Center Theater Kewsong Lee Artistic Director
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 1, 2025

Lincoln Center Theater has received a generous leadership gift from Board Chair Kewsong Lee and his wife Zita Ezpeleta to fund Lear deBessonet’s Artistic Director role. Learn more!
The Metropolitan Opera’s Summer HD Festival Returns to Lincoln Center Plaza in Augu Photo
The Metropolitan Opera’s Summer HD Festival Returns to Lincoln Center Plaza in August
by Stephi Wild - Jun 26, 2025

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Bartlett Sher been nominated for?

Outstanding Direction of a Musical (Drama League Awards) for Camelot, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Intimate Apparel, Outstanding Director of a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for To Kill a Mockingbird, Best Direction of a Play (Tony Awards) for To Kill a Mockingbird, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for My Fair Lady, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for My Fair Lady, Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for My Fair Lady, Ensemble (Obie Awards) for Oslo, Outstanding Director (The Lortels) for Oslo, Best Direction of a Play (Tony Awards) for Oslo, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Fiddler on the Roof, Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for The King and I, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for The Bridges of Madison County, Best Direction of a Play (Tony Awards) for Golden Boy, Outstanding Director of a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Joe Turner’s Come and Gone, Best Direction of a Play (Tony Awards) for Joe Turner's Come and Gone, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for South Pacific, Founders Award for Excellence in Directing (Drama League Awards), Outstanding Director of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for South Pacific, Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Rodgers & Hammerstein's South Pacific, Outstanding Director of a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Awake and Sing !, Best Direction of a Play (Tony Awards) for Awake and Sing!, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Light in the Piazza, Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Light in the Piazza and Outstanding Director (The Lortels) for Cymbeline.

What awards has Bartlett Sher won?

Bartlett Sher has won several prestigious awards throughout his career. He received the Outstanding Director of a Musical award from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for My Fair Lady and South Pacific. He earned the Ensemble Obie Award for Oslo, as well as the Outstanding Director award from The Lortels for the same production. Sher also won the Outstanding Director of a Musical award from the Drama Desk Awards twice, for Fiddler on the Roof and South Pacific. Additionally, he was honored with the Founders Award for Excellence in Directing by the Drama League Awards. His achievements include the Best Direction of a Musical Tony Award for Rodgers & Hammerstein's South Pacific.

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