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Productions

 
[Broadway, 1955]
Director
 
[Broadway, 1950]
Director
 
[Broadway, 1948]
Director
 
[Broadway, 1947]
Director
 
[Broadway, 1947]
Director
 
[Broadway, 1943]
Director

Movies

City for Conquest
[ 1940 ] Googi
Blues in the Night
[ 1941 ] Nickie Haroyan
Gentleman's Agreement
[ 1947 ] writer
Baby Doll
[ 1956 ] producer
Wild River
[ 1960 ] producer
America America
[ 1963 ] writer
The Arrangement
[ 1969 ] producer
Mist
[ 1990 ] Old Man in the Coffee House

Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 1960 - Best Direction of a Play

Elia Kazan, Sweet Bird of Youth


winner
Tony Awards - 1959 - Best Direction

Elia Kazan, J.B.

Tony Awards - 1958 - Best Direction

Elia Kazan, The Dark at the Top of the Stairs

Tony Awards - 1956 - Best Direction

Elia Kazan, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof


winner
Tony Awards - 1949 - Best Direction

Elia Kazan, Death of a Salesman


winner
Tony Awards - 1947 - Best Direction

Elia Kazan, All My Sons

News


THE STORY OF SAL B. AND BARBRANNE: A Mob Fantasia (Cyrano Redux) is Coming to TNC
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 24, 2025

Theater for the New City will present The Great American Play Series in the premiere of 'The Story of Sal B. and Barbranne: A Mob Fantasia (Cyrano Redux),'.
Stage Directors and Choreographers Society Releases 65 FOR THE 65TH in Honor of Union’s Anniversary
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 9, 2025

The Stage Directors and Choreographers Society (SDC) has announced the release of 65 for the 65th, a celebratory publication honoring 65 directors and choreographers whose work has transformed the American theatre.
Previews: PAINTING CHURCHES at The Pinebrook Theater
by Sherry Shameer Cohen - Jul 5, 2025

You can see the Falcone Repertory Theatre’s script-in-handing reading of Tina Howe’s Painting Churches at the Pine Brook Theater in Trumbull (the old Group Theater's summer home).
Photos: Tennessee Williams' TIGER TAIL From Shakespeare Downtown
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 16, 2025

Shakespeare Downtown opened its summer production of Tiger Tail last night at Castle Clinton National Monument, drawing a full crowd to the historic open-air venue in Lower Manhattan. See photos from the show.
Tennessee Williams' TIGER TALE to be Presented by Shakespeare Downtown in June
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 28, 2025

Lower Manhattan's Shakespeare Downtown will bring the gothic heat, poetic intensity, and sexual tension of Tennessee Williams' controversial and rarely performed 'Tiger Tale' to the open-air walls of Castle Clinton. Learn how to attend!
Jessica Jennings Named New Executive Director on Eve Of 50th Anniversary at American Theatre Of Actors
by A.A. Cristi - May 16, 2025

The American Theatre of Actors has announced the appointment of Jessica Jennings as its new Executive Director. This announcement comes as the venerable institution approaches its 50th anniversary in 2026. James Jennings, the theatre's esteemed founder, will continue in his role as Artistic Director.
Tales from the Blacklist: The Shadow of McCarthyism On Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 16, 2025

As Broadway prepares to reckon with the effect of McCarthyism on journalism in the new drama, Good Night and Good Luck, go deeper into the history of the Red Scare and its long-lasting implications for artists on Broadway and beyond.
Stream Opera North's Recording of LOVE LIFE Beginning This Weekend
by Stephi Wild - Feb 21, 2025

Kurt Weill and Alan Jay Lerner's Love Life will make its BBC broadcast premiere this weekend. The production will air on BBC Radio 3 18:00 on February 22. Following the broadcast, audiences can stream the production for 30 days
Cast Set For UK Premiere Of Jeffrey Sweet's THE VALUE OF NAMES
by Stephi Wild - Jan 13, 2025

Following the success of his OffWestEnd nominated play, Kunstler, Joseph Jefferson Award winning playwright Jeffrey Sweet’s The Value of Names will have its UK premiere this February 2025.
Wim Wenders Photographs to be Presented At Howard Greenberg Gallery
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 9, 2025

An exhibition of photography by the acclaimed German filmmaker Wim Wenders will be on view this winter at Howard Greenberg Gallery. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
The Wallis Presents The Scott Dunn Orchestra's Inaugural Concert THE HOLLYWOOD MODERNISTS - THE SECOND GOLDEN AGE OF FILM SCORING
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 3, 2025

The Scott Dunn Orchestra has its inaugural concert The Hollywood Modernists - the Second Golden Age of Film Scoring on Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 7:30pm at the Bram Goldsmith Theater at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts. 
Critics' Choice: Louise Penn's 2024 Highlights
by Louise Penn - Dec 20, 2024

From the bold new musicals aimed at Gen Z audiences, to classic play revivals and experimental dance productions, London has offered a variety of shows across its stages this year. Louise Penn celebrates her pick of the work of the West End and smaller off-West End spaces.
THE VALUE OF NAMES Will Make its UK Premiere at the White Bear Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Nov 4, 2024

'The Value of Names' by US playwright, Jeffrey Sweet, will have its UK premiere at The White Bear Theatre, Kennington, from Tuesday 11 February - Saturday 1 March 2025.
Tracy Letts and Martha Plimpton Join EAST OF EDEN Limited Series at Netflix
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 21, 2024

Tony winner Tracy Letts and Tony nominee Martha Plimpton have joined the cast of Netflix's upcoming East of Eden limited series starring Mike Faist and Florence Pugh. They will star alongside Ciarán Hinds, Joseph Zada, Joe Anders, Christopher Abbott, and Hoon Lee.
ORSON'S SHADOW Comes to Theater For the New City
by Stephi Wild - Oct 17, 2024

To share a hit show of its Spring season with the largest possible audience, Theater for the New City (TNC), Crystal Field, Executive Artistic Director, will remount its production of 'Orson's Shadow,' written by Austin Pendleton and directed by Mr. Pendleton and his longtime close friend and colleague David Schweizer.
Review Roundup: HERE IN AMERICA at Orange Tree Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 27, 2024

See what the critics are saying about Here In America at Orange Tree Theatre. The play is written by David Edgar and directed by James Dacre. See what the critics are saying, and learn more about the production.
Mike Faist Joins EAST OF EDEN Series With Florence Pugh
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 26, 2024

Tony nominee Mike Fast has found his next project. The Challengers star is set to appear in the limited series East of Eden alongside Hoon Lee, Christopher Abbott, and Florence Pugh, who also co-produces. 
Review: HERE IN AMERICA, Orange Tree Theatre
by Louise Penn - Sep 24, 2024

David Edgar's new stage play about Elia Kazan and Arthur Miller places us mainly in Connecticut, 1952, but struggles to tease out the personal and political complexities within a creative friendship. There is a strong play within Here In America, but it would benefit from being stripped back to the essentials - less Marilyn Monroe, more Marxism. See what our critic had to say.
Theater For The New City Presents SOUP IN THE SECOND ACT By Barry Primus
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 6, 2024

Barry Primus's new play, SOUP IN THE SECOND ACT, will be presented at Theater for the New City from September 26 to October 6. Learn more about the resident theater production.
THE GOLDBERG-VARIATIONS By George Tabori to be Presented at Theater for the New City
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 3, 2024

THEATER FOR THE NEW CITY will present THE GOLDBERG-VARIATIONS by George Tabori, running this fall. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Elia Kazan been nominated for?

Best Direction of a Play (Tony Awards) for Sweet Bird of Youth, Best Direction (Tony Awards) for J.B., Best Direction (Tony Awards) for The Dark at the Top of the Stairs, Best Direction (Tony Awards) for Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, Best Direction (Tony Awards) for Death of a Salesman and Best Direction (Tony Awards) for All My Sons.

What awards has Elia Kazan won?

Elia Kazan won the Tony Award for Best Direction for three productions: J.B., Death of a Salesman, and All My Sons.

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