Eric Schaeffer is the Co-founder and Artistic Director of Arlington’s Signature Theatre. Under his leadership, the Theatre was honored with the 2009 Tony Award® for Outstanding Regional Theatre in America, as well as 97 Helen Hayes Awards with an additional 411 nominations for theater excellence in Washington, DC.
Eric SchaefferBeaches
Eric SchaefferHello, Dolly!
Eric Schaeffer, Follies
Eric SchaefferHairspray
Eric SchaefferChess
Eric SchaefferLes Misérables
Eric SchaefferAce: The New Musical Adventure
Eric SchaefferKiss of the Spider Woman
Eric SchaefferMeet John Doe
Eric Schaeffer The Witches of Eastwick
Eric SchaefferPacific Overtures
Eric SchaefferAllegro
Eric Schaeffer11 in the Shade
Eric SchaefferFollies
Eric SchaefferSunday in the Park with George
Eric Schaefferhe Gospel According to Fishman
Eric SchaefferPutting It Together
Eric SchaefferThe Rhythm Club
Eric SchaefferSweeney Todd
Eric SchaefferThe Fix
Eric SchaefferSunday in the Park with George
Eric SchaefferPassion
Eric SchaefferThe Rink
Eric SchaefferCabaret
Eric SchaefferInto the Woods
Eric SchaefferWings
Eric SchaefferUnidentified Human Remains and the 1 Nature of Love
Eric SchaefferAssasins
Eric SchaefferSweeny Todd
Eric Schaeffer has been nominated for several awards for his outstanding directing work in various musical productions. Some of the nominations include Outstanding Director of a Musical at the Helen Hayes Awards for shows like "Beaches," "Hello, Dolly!," "Hairspray," "Chess," "Les Misérables," and many others. He has also received nominations for Outstanding Director at the Drama Desk Awards for "Follies." Additionally, Schaeffer has been recognized for his directing in productions such as "Sunday in the Park with George," "Sweeney Todd," "Cabaret," "Into the Woods," and more. His nominations span a wide range of musicals, showcasing his talent and versatility in the Broadway industry.
Eric Schaeffer has won several Helen Hayes Awards for Outstanding Director in various categories. He won for "Les Misérables," "Meet John Doe," "Allegro," "Passion," "Assassins," and "Sweeney Todd."
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