Doug Hughes
Photos: The Cast of PUBLIC CHARGE in Rehearsals at The Public Theater (Feb 20, 2026)
Marinda Anderson, Dan Domingues and More to Star in PUBLIC CHARGE at The Public (Jan 15, 2026)
Nina Arianda, Katie Finneran and More Join MOONSTRUCK Reading (Oct 30, 2025)
BIO
Recent Broadway productions include Elling, Mrs. Warren's Profession, Oleanna, The Royal Family, A Man for All Seasons, Mauritius, Inherit the Wind, A Touch of the Poet, Frozen, and Doubt. He has also worked extensively off-Broadway and at most of the nation's leading resident theaters. He has been awarded the Tony, Drama Desk, Outer Critics' Circle, Lucille Lortel, Obie, and Callaway Awards for his productions.
Photos
Richard Easton, Brendan Fraser, Jennifer Coolidge, Denis O'Hare, Jeremy Shamos and Doug Hughes attending the Meet & Greet the cast of "ELLING" on October 19, 2010 at the Ballet Tech Rehearsal Studios in New York City. The play will open on November 21, 2010 at the Barrymore Theatre.
From: Photo Coverage: Remembering Tony Award-Winner Richard Easton
Productions
Awards and Nominations
Doug Hughes, Death Takes a Holiday
Doug Hughes, Inherit the Wind
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Doug Hughes, Doubt
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Doug Hughes, Doubt
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Doug Hughes
Doug Hughes, Frozen
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Doug Hughes, Doubt
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Doug Hughes, Doubt
Doug Hughes, Frozen
Doug Hughes, Frozen
Doug HughesThe Little Foxes
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Doug Hughes, The Grey Zone
Videos
Video: Jeremy Strong Talks Theatre Roots and ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE on CBS SUNDAY MORNING
by Blair Ingenthron - 2023-05-14 10:54:58
VIDEO: Get a Sneak Peek at TEVYE SERVED RAW at the Playroom Theatre
by Stephi Wild - 2018-06-19 11:00:49
VIDEO: Hear Sierra Boggess Sing in THE AGE OF INNOCENCE at Hartford Stage
by Alan Henry - 2018-04-13 13:22:23
TV: Go Inside JUNK's Priceless Opening Night on Broadway!
by TV - Opening Night Special - 2017-11-03 16:06:15
TV: See Steven Pasquale and More in Highlights from Ayad Akhtar's JUNK on Broadway
by BroadwayWorld TV - 2017-11-01 12:41:40
TV: Meet the Company of MTC's INCOGNITO - Charlie Cox, Geneva Carr, and More!
by Louisa Brady - 2016-04-09 19:02:42
VIDEO: Frank Langella Plays A Former Tap Dancer in Florian Zeller's THE FATHER. Or Does He?
by Michael Dale - 2016-03-10 21:21:12
TV: Watch Highlights from Lincoln Center Theater's THE CITY OF CONVERSATION
by Nicole Rosky - 2014-05-06 12:30:48
TV: Chatting with the Company of OUTSIDE MULLINGAR on Opening Night!
by Nicole Rosky - 2014-01-25 09:00:01
Debra Messing and Brían F. O'Byrne-Led OUTSIDE MULLINGAR Opens at Samuel J. Friedman Theatre Tonight
by Nicole Rosky - 2014-01-23 11:12:04
TV: Watch Highlights of Debra Messing & More in OUTSIDE MULLINGAR!
by Nicole Rosky - 2014-01-22 17:49:21
Photos and Video: Meet the Full Cast of MTC's OUTSIDE MULLINGAR
by Meet the Cast - 2014-01-12 09:00:02
TV: In Rehearsal with Brían F. O'Byrne, Debra Messing & the Company of MTC's OUTSIDE MULLINGAR
by Nicole Rosky - 2013-12-04 13:00:42
TV Exclusive: Meet the 2013 Tony Nominees- THE BIG KNIFE's Richard Kind on the Thrill of Being Invited to the Tonys Party
by Nicole Rosky - 2013-06-07 13:00:47
News
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 20, 2026
The Public Theater will present the world premiere play Public Charge, a bracing new play based on true events written by former United States Ambassador Julissa Reynoso and award-winning playwright Michael J. Chepiga. See rehearsal photos!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 15, 2026
The Public Theater has revealed the complete cast for the world premiere of Public Charge, a bracing new play based on true events written by former United States Ambassador Julissa Reynoso and award-winning playwright Michael J. Chepiga.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 30, 2025
Nina Arianda, Katie Finneran, and more will join New York Stage and Film's one-night-only benefit reading of John Patrick Shanley’s Academy Award-winning film, Moonstruck.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 20, 2025
Experience a unique reading of Moonstruck featuring Bobby Cannavale, Rose Byrne, and Patti LuPone at the Music Box Theatre on November 10, 2025.
by Nicole Rosky - May 13, 2025
The Public Theater’s Artistic Director Oskar Eustis and Executive Director Patrick Willingham announced the line-up for The Public’s 2025-26 Season at their landmark Astor Place home. We have the full season details here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 11, 2025
Grove House Productions will present a private, invitation-only industry reading of The Minotaur, a new play by emerging playwright Nolan Phillips. Learn more here!
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 12, 2025
Katie Walker (NYC Metro Regional VP) will host Love, NYC Dramaturgs (a love letter from dramaturgs to the New York theatre community) through the Literary Managers and Dramaturgs of the Americas.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 8, 2025
Bristol Riverside Theatre will open their newly-renovated theatre with Anna Deavere Smith’s Fires in the Mirror, directed by BRT’s Amy Kaissar, showing from February 4 to 23. See video highlights from the show.
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 18, 2024
South Bay Musical Theatre has announced its upcoming production of the Tony Award-winning musical URINETOWN, running from Jan. 25 to Feb. 15, 2025.
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 12, 2024
Bristol Riverside Theatre (BRT) (120 Radcliffe Street, Bristol, PA, 19007) opens their newly-renovated theatre with Anna Deavere Smith's Fires in the Mirror, directed by BRT's Amy Kaissar, showing from February 4 to 23.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 17, 2024
South Bay Musical Theatre will present NO, NO, NANETTE, running from September 28 to October 19, 2024, at the Saratoga Civic Theater. Learn how to purchase tickets.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 17, 2024
Jeremy Strong won the 2024 Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play for AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE. Watch his acceptance speech in the video here!
by - Jun 17, 2024
Jeremy Strong has won the 2024 Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play for AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE.
by Sidney Paterra - May 18, 2024
The results of this season's Tony races are still up in the air, but many of this season's nominated revivals have been through awards season before. How did they fare? The past may not always be the best indicator of the future, but accolades of years past provide interesting insight nonetheless. Check out a complete list of who was nominated, in what categories, and most importantly... if they won!
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 22, 2024
South Bay Musical Theatre reveals the cast and creative team for the enchanting production of MARY POPPINS, running from May 18 to June 8, 2024. The beloved classic promises a magical journey for all ages, featuring original music and lyrics by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 12, 2024
Irish Repertory Theatre will continue The Friel Project with a fourth production, Molly Sweeney. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 27, 2024
The new Broadway production of Henrik Ibsen’s thunderous masterwork, AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE, adapted by Tony Award Nominee Amy Herzog and directed by Tony Award Winner Sam Gold, begins previews tonight, Tuesday, February 27, 2024. Meet the cast of An Enemy of the People here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 18, 2024
Irish Repertory Theatre has revealed the cast for Philadelphia, Here I Come!, the third production in The Friel Project. Learn how to purchase tickets!
by Stephi Wild - Jan 10, 2024
The full cast has been revealed for An Enemy of the People on Broadway! Find out who is joining Jeremy Strong, Michael Imperioli, and Victoria Pedretti in the cast!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 2, 2024
Join in at the Drama Book Shop for their January events. See who is taking part!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Outstanding Director of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Death Takes a Holiday , Outstanding Director of a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Inherit the Wind, Best Direction of a Play (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Doubt, tstanding Director of a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Doubt, Sustained excellence of direction (Obie Awards), Outstanding Director of a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Frozen , Outstanding Director (The Lortels) for Doubt, Best Direction of a Play (Tony Awards) for Doubt, Outstanding Director (The Lortels) for Frozen, Best Direction of a Play (Tony Awards) for Frozen, Outstanding Director, Resident Play (Helen Hayes Awards) for The Little Foxes and Direction (Obie Awards) for The Grey Zone.
Doug Hughes has won the Best Direction of a Play award from the BroadwayWorld Awards for Doubt. He received the Outstanding Director of a Play award from the Drama Desk Awards for Doubt, as well as the Sustained Excellence of Direction award from the Obie Awards. Additionally, he was honored with the Outstanding Director award from The Lortels for Doubt. Hughes also won the Best Direction of a Play award at the Tony Awards for Doubt and received an Obie Award for Direction for The Grey Zone.
Videos