Bartlett Sher
Latest News on Bartlett Sher:
Photos: SPAIN, Starring Marin Ireland and Andrew Burnap, Celebrates Opening Night Off-Broadway (Dec 2, 2023)
Show Of The Month: Save Up to 46% on THE KING AND I at the Dominion Theatre (Dec 1, 2023)
Interview: Anette Barrios-Torres Talks MY FAIR LADY at Orpheum Theater (Nov 29, 2023)
Photos: SPAIN, Starring Marin Ireland and Andrew Burnap, Celebrates Opening Night Off-Broadway (Dec 2, 2023)
Show Of The Month: Save Up to 46% on THE KING AND I at the Dominion Theatre (Dec 1, 2023)
Interview: Anette Barrios-Torres Talks MY FAIR LADY at Orpheum Theater (Nov 29, 2023)
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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.
Bartlett Sher Photos
Book Writer Aaron Sorkin, Fergie Philippe, Dakin Matthews, Anthony Michael Lopez, Phillipa Soo, Danny Wolohan, Monte Greene Jordan Danica, Camden McKinnon, Andrew Burnap, Taylor Trensch, Marilee Talkington and Director Bartlett Sher
Date:
02/25/2023
From: Photos: In Rehearsal with Andrew Burnap, Phillipa Soo, Jordan Donica, and the Cast of CAMELOT!
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Harry Hadden-Paton and Bartlett Sher during the Broadway Opening Night Actors' Equity Gypsy Robe Ceremony honoring Matt Wall for 'My Fair Lady' at the Lincoln Center Theater at The Vivian Beaumont Theatre on April 19, 2018 in New York City.
Date:
12/27/2018
From: Photo Flashback: Celebrating the Many Broadway Debuts of 2018!
Matt Wall with Bartlett Sher and the castduring the Broadway Opening Night Actors' Equity Legacy Robe Ceremony honoring Matt Wall for 'My Fair Lady' at the Lincoln Center Theater at The Vivian Beaumont Theatre on April 19, 2018 in New York City.
Date:
12/26/2018
From: Photo Flashback: Inside the 2018 Legacy Robe Ceremonies!
Theatre Marquee unveiling for Aaron Sorkin's adaptation of Harper Lee's classic novel 'To Kill A Mockingbird' starring Jeff Daniels and Celia Keenan-Bolger under the direction of Bartlett Sher on September 7, 2018 at the Shubert Theatre in New York City.
Date:
09/07/2018
From: Up On The Marquee: TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD Takes Over the Shubert!
Theatre Marquee unveiling for Aaron Sorkin's adaptation of Harper Lee's classic novel 'To Kill A Mockingbird' starring Jeff Daniels and Celia Keenan-Bolger under the direction of Bartlett Sher on September 7, 2018 at the Shubert Theatre in New York City.
Date:
09/07/2018
From: Up On The Marquee: TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD Takes Over the Shubert!
Theatre Marquee unveiling for Aaron Sorkin's adaptation of Harper Lee's classic novel 'To Kill A Mockingbird' starring Jeff Daniels and Celia Keenan-Bolger under the direction of Bartlett Sher on September 7, 2018 at the Shubert Theatre in New York City.
Date:
09/07/2018
From: Up On The Marquee: TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD Takes Over the Shubert!
Theatre Marquee unveiling for Aaron Sorkin's adaptation of Harper Lee's classic novel 'To Kill A Mockingbird' starring Jeff Daniels and Celia Keenan-Bolger under the direction of Bartlett Sher on September 7, 2018 at the Shubert Theatre in New York City.
Date:
09/07/2018
From: Up On The Marquee: TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD Takes Over the Shubert!
Theatre Marquee unveiling for Aaron Sorkin's adaptation of Harper Lee's classic novel 'To Kill A Mockingbird' starring Jeff Daniels and Celia Keenan-Bolger under the direction of Bartlett Sher on September 7, 2018 at the Shubert Theatre in New York City.
Date:
09/07/2018
From: Up On The Marquee: TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD Takes Over the Shubert!
Theatre Marquee unveiling for Aaron Sorkin's adaptation of Harper Lee's classic novel 'To Kill A Mockingbird' starring Jeff Daniels and Celia Keenan-Bolger under the direction of Bartlett Sher on September 7, 2018 at the Shubert Theatre in New York City.
Date:
09/07/2018
From: Up On The Marquee: TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD Takes Over the Shubert!
Theatre Marquee unveiling for Aaron Sorkin's adaptation of Harper Lee's classic novel 'To Kill A Mockingbird' starring Jeff Daniels and Celia Keenan-Bolger under the direction of Bartlett Sher on September 7, 2018 at the Shubert Theatre in New York City.
Date:
09/07/2018
From: Up On The Marquee: TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD Takes Over the Shubert!
Theatre Marquee unveiling for Aaron Sorkin's adaptation of Harper Lee's classic novel 'To Kill A Mockingbird' starring Jeff Daniels and Celia Keenan-Bolger under the direction of Bartlett Sher on September 7, 2018 at the Shubert Theatre in New York City.
Date:
09/07/2018
From: Up On The Marquee: TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD Takes Over the Shubert!
Theatre Marquee unveiling for Aaron Sorkin's adaptation of Harper Lee's classic novel 'To Kill A Mockingbird' starring Jeff Daniels and Celia Keenan-Bolger under the direction of Bartlett Sher on September 7, 2018 at the Shubert Theatre in New York City.
Date:
09/07/2018
From: Up On The Marquee: TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD Takes Over the Shubert!
Theatre Marquee unveiling for Aaron Sorkin's adaptation of Harper Lee's classic novel 'To Kill A Mockingbird' starring Jeff Daniels and Celia Keenan-Bolger under the direction of Bartlett Sher on September 7, 2018 at the Shubert Theatre in New York City.
Date:
09/07/2018
From: Up On The Marquee: TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD Takes Over the Shubert!
Theatre Marquee unveiling for Aaron Sorkin's adaptation of Harper Lee's classic novel 'To Kill A Mockingbird' starring Jeff Daniels and Celia Keenan-Bolger under the direction of Bartlett Sher on September 7, 2018 at the Shubert Theatre in New York City.
Date:
09/07/2018
From: Up On The Marquee: TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD Takes Over the Shubert!
Theatre Marquee unveiling for Aaron Sorkin's adaptation of Harper Lee's classic novel 'To Kill A Mockingbird' starring Jeff Daniels and Celia Keenan-Bolger under the direction of Bartlett Sher on September 7, 2018 at the Shubert Theatre in New York City.
Date:
09/07/2018
From: Up On The Marquee: TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD Takes Over the Shubert!
Theatre Marquee unveiling for Aaron Sorkin's adaptation of Harper Lee's classic novel 'To Kill A Mockingbird' starring Jeff Daniels and Celia Keenan-Bolger under the direction of Bartlett Sher on September 7, 2018 at the Shubert Theatre in New York City.
Date:
09/07/2018
From: Up On The Marquee: TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD Takes Over the Shubert!
Theatre Marquee unveiling for Aaron Sorkin's adaptation of Harper Lee's classic novel 'To Kill A Mockingbird' starring Jeff Daniels and Celia Keenan-Bolger under the direction of Bartlett Sher on September 7, 2018 at the Shubert Theatre in New York City.
Date:
09/07/2018
From: Up On The Marquee: TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD Takes Over the Shubert!
Theatre Marquee unveiling for Aaron Sorkin's adaptation of Harper Lee's classic novel 'To Kill A Mockingbird' starring Jeff Daniels and Celia Keenan-Bolger under the direction of Bartlett Sher on September 7, 2018 at the Shubert Theatre in New York City.
Date:
09/07/2018
From: Up On The Marquee: TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD Takes Over the Shubert!
Theatre Marquee unveiling for Aaron Sorkin's adaptation of Harper Lee's classic novel 'To Kill A Mockingbird' starring Jeff Daniels and Celia Keenan-Bolger under the direction of Bartlett Sher on September 7, 2018 at the Shubert Theatre in New York City.
Date:
09/07/2018
From: Up On The Marquee: TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD Takes Over the Shubert!
Theatre Marquee unveiling for Aaron Sorkin's adaptation of Harper Lee's classic novel 'To Kill A Mockingbird' starring Jeff Daniels and Celia Keenan-Bolger under the direction of Bartlett Sher on September 7, 2018 at the Shubert Theatre in New York City.
Date:
09/07/2018
From: Up On The Marquee: TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD Takes Over the Shubert!
Theatre Marquee unveiling for Aaron Sorkin's adaptation of Harper Lee's classic novel 'To Kill A Mockingbird' starring Jeff Daniels and Celia Keenan-Bolger under the direction of Bartlett Sher on September 7, 2018 at the Shubert Theatre in New York City.
Date:
09/07/2018
From: Up On The Marquee: TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD Takes Over the Shubert!
Bartlett Sher Productions
Bartlett Sher 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
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
Obie Awards - 2017 - Ensemble
Bartlett SherOslo
The Lortels - 2017 - Outstanding Director
Bartlett Sher, Oslo
Tony Awards - 2017 - Best Direction of a Play
Bartlett Sher, Oslo
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
Drama Desk Awards - 2008 - Outstanding Director of a Musical
Bartlett Sher, South Pacific
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2008 - Outstanding Director of a Musical
Bartlett Sher , South Pacific
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
Bartlett Sher Videos
Video: Richard Thomas Is Bringing TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD to a City Near You
by Backstage Live with Richard Ridge - Sep 23, 2023
VIDEO: Richard Thomas Talks Playing Atticus Finch in HARPER LEE'S TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 23, 2023
Video: How Jordan Donica Prepped to Be Broadway's Knight in Shining Armor
by Richard Ridge - Jun 7, 2023
Exclusive: Danny Burstein, Zoë Wanamaker & Nathan Lane on Turning Pictures Into Theatre
by Backstage Live with Richard Ridge - Apr 3, 2023
Video: Nathan Lane Looks Back on His Broadway Career, Robin Williams Friendship & More on TODAY
by Michael Major - Mar 27, 2023
Video: See Highlights From PICTURES FROM HOME On Broadway, Starring Nathan Lane, Danny Burstein, and Zoë Wanamaker
by Show Highlights - Feb 10, 2023
Photo & Video: First Look at Andrew Burnap, Phillipa Soo and Jordan Donica in CAMELOT
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 2, 2023
Video: Nathan Lane, Danny Burstein & Zoe Wanamaker Explain What PICTURES FROM HOME Is All About
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 15, 2022
Exclusive: Watch 'No One Does It For Us' From PBS' INTIMATE APPAREL Live Capture
by Michael Major - Sep 20, 2022
VIDEO: Richard Thomas and Jacqueline Williams Get Ready to Take TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD on the Road
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - Mar 26, 2022
VIDEO: Richard Thomas Talks Touring as Atticus Finch in TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
by Alan Henry - Feb 24, 2022
Bartlett Sher News
Photos: SPAIN, Starring Marin Ireland and Andrew Burnap, Celebrates Opening Night Off-Broadway
Check out opening night red carpet photos of Second Stage Theater's production of Spain, starring Marin Ireland, Andrew Burnap, and more!
Show Of The Month: Save Up to 46% on THE KING AND I at the Dominion Theatre
The King and I is the greatest musical from the golden age of musicals – with one of the finest scores ever written including 'Whistle a Happy Tune' and 'Shall We Dance.'
Interview: Anette Barrios-Torres Talks MY FAIR LADY at Orpheum Theater
BroadwayWorld had an opportunity to chat with Anette Barrios-Torres, the star of MY FAIR LADY at the Orpheum Theater. Read excerpts from our chat below as Anette discusses taking on the iconic role of Eliza Doolittle in the musical theatre classic!
Miller Auditorium is Launching Black Friday Through Cyber Monday Sale
Don't miss out on Miller Auditorium's annual Black Friday sale! Save on tickets for the remaining shows in the 2023-24 Season. Sale continues through Cyber Monday. Visit millerauditorium.com for more details.
MY FAIR LADY Comes to Toledo in December
The American Theatre Guild is pleased to present the Lincoln Center Theater critically acclaimed production of Lerner & Loewe’s MY FAIR LADY. This production is part of the 23–24 BROADWAY IN TOLEDO SERIES and will take the Stranahan Theater stage December 14–17, 2023.
MY FAIR LADY Takes The Stage At FIM Whiting Auditorium
The exciting revival of the classic musical My Fair Lady is coming to Flint as part of the FIM Presents Broadway Series! Experience the thrilling and hilarious story of transformation at FIM Whiting Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 13.
Stage Directors and Choreographers Society Announce Annual Membership Meeting Election Results And President's Award
Stage Directors and Choreographers Society (SDC) announced the results of its 2023 Executive Board election at its Annual Membership Meeting on Monday night, November 13.
Review: MY FAIR LADY at the Eccles Theater is Entrancing
The national tour of the Lincoln Center Theater revival of MY FAIR LADY, now playing at the Eccles Theater, is a glowing, entrancing production of the beloved musical.
Works & Process Unveils Spring 2024 Season Featuring Bartlett Sher-Directed CORRUPTION, Paper Mill's GUN & POWER and More
Works & Process is back with their biggest season yet! Discover the lineup of performances and discussions happening in Spring 2024, including venues and dates. Don't miss out on this unique behind-the-scenes experience in the world of performing arts.
TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD Comes to the Fisher Theatre in March
Emmy Award®-winning actor Richard Thomas is confirmed to star as Atticus Finch for the complete third touring season of the First National Tour of the history-making production of To Kill a Mockingbird, including the Detroit engagement at the Fisher Theatre March 5 – 17.
Steve Carell Will Make His Broadway Debut in UNCLE VANYA; Additional Cast Revealed!
Steve Carell is headed to Broadway! The actor, best known for starring in the television series The Office, will make his Broadway debut in Lincoln Center Theater's upcoming production of Anton Chekhov’s classic UNCLE VANYA. Find out more information about the production here!
Bartlett Sher to Direct J.T. Rogers' CORRUPTION at Lincoln Center Theater
Lincoln Center Theater will present CORRUPTION, a new play by J.T. Rogers, directed by Bartlett Sher. Learn how to purchase tickets!
Lerner & Loewe's MY FAIRY LADY Comes to Madison This Month
Overture Center has announced that the Lincoln Center Theater's critically acclaimed production of Lerner & Loewe's MY FAIR LADY is coming to Madison. With eight performances, the show will run Tuesday, Nov. 21 through Sunday, Nov. 26 in Overture Hall.
Leslie Odom Jr., Arielle Jacobs & More to Join The Drama League EMBRACE THE SEASON Gala
Get ready for a night of incredible performances at The Drama League 'Embrace The Season' Gala. Join Leslie Odom Jr., Arielle Jacobs, and other talented artists as they take the stage for an unforgettable evening. Don't miss out on this star-studded event!
MY FAIR LADY, JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, and ANNIE Go on Sale This Week at Miller Auditorium
The multiple Tony Award-Winning Lerner & Loewe musical My Fair Lady, the 50th Anniversary Tour of Jesus Christ Superstar, and everyone's favorite orphan Annie, all part of Miller's Zhang Broadway in West Michigan Series, will be available to the public beginning at 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 10.
TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD Returns To Toronto in 2024
Due to popular demand, there will be a return engagement: May 28 to June 2, 2024 at the CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre.
Dana Aber Brings One-Woman Musical BAGGAGE AT THE DOOR to AMT Theater
Dana Aber brings her one-woman musical 'Baggage at the Door' Off-Broadway at AMT Theater. Performances begin tonight!
Review: TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD at KC Music Hall
Aaron Sorkin’s 2018 stage re-imagination of the classic Harper Lee novel “To Kill A Mockingbird” opened Tuesday at the Kansas City Music Hall for a one week run. It is one of the finest touring companies of any play I’ve been privileged to witness in many years. “Mockingbird” stars well-known actor Richard Thomas in a stellar turn as the lead character of Atticus Finch.
Tickets on Sale Now for KILL A MOCKINGBIRD, Coming to Clowes Hall This Winter
Get your tickets now to see Emmy Award winner Richard Thomas in the critically acclaimed production of 'To Kill a Mockingbird' in Indianapolis. Based on Harper Lee's classic novel, this new play by Aaron Sorkin is a must-see event.
Interview: Peloton Cycling Instructor Sam Yo on His Experience Performing in THE KING AND I
I interviewed Peloton cycling instructor Sam Yo about his return to the stage and how he balanced performing in the production with teaching at Peloton.
Bartlett Sher FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Bartlett Sher has been nominated for several awards throughout his career. Some of his notable nominations include Outstanding Direction of a Musical at the Drama League Awards for "Camelot," Outstanding Director of a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for "Intimate Apparel," Outstanding Director of a Play at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "To Kill a Mockingbird," Best Direction of a Play at the Tony Awards for "To Kill a Mockingbird," and Outstanding Director of a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for "My Fair Lady." He has also been nominated for Ensemble at the Obie Awards for "Oslo," Outstanding Director at The Lortels for "Oslo," Best Direction of a Play at the Tony Awards for "Oslo," and Outstanding Director of a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for "Fiddler on the Roof." Additionally, he received nominations for Best Direction of a Musical at the Tony Awards for "The King and I," Outstanding Director of a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for "The Bridges of Madison County," Best Direction of a Play at the Tony Awards for "Golden Boy," and Outstanding Director of a Play at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "Joe Turner’s Come and Gone." Other nominations include Best Direction of a Play at the Tony Awards for "Joe Turner's Come and Gone," Outstanding Director of a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for "South Pacific," Founders Award for Excellence in Directing at the Drama League Awards, Outstanding Director of a Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "South Pacific," Best Direction of a Musical at the Tony Awards for "Rodgers & Hammerstein's South Pacific," Outstanding Director of a Play at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "Awake and Sing!," Best Direction of a Play at the Tony Awards for "Awake and Sing!," Outstanding Director of a Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "The Light in the Piazza," Best Direction of a Musical at the Tony Awards for "The Light in the Piazza," and Outstanding Director at The Lortels for "Cymbeline."
Bartlett Sher has won several awards for his work in Broadway. He received the Outstanding Director of a Musical award from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "My Fair Lady." He also won the Ensemble award from the Obie Awards and the Outstanding Director award from The Lortels for "Oslo." Additionally, Sher was awarded the Outstanding Director of a Musical from the Drama Desk Awards for both "Fiddler on the Roof" and "South Pacific." He also received the Founders Award for Excellence in Directing from the Drama League Awards. Furthermore, Sher won the Outstanding Director of a Musical award from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "South Pacific" and the Best Direction of a Musical award from the Tony Awards for "Rodgers & Hammerstein's South Pacific."
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