Erica Schmidt
Latest News on Erica Schmidt:
Top Off-Broadway Shows for January 2026 (Jan 1, 2026)
Video: Meet the Cast of Erica Schmidt's THE DISAPPEAR (Dec 26, 2025)
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld December 23, 2025- Diving Deep Into the American Theatre’s Most Influential Titles and More (Dec 23, 2025)
Top Off-Broadway Shows for January 2026 (Jan 1, 2026)
Video: Meet the Cast of Erica Schmidt's THE DISAPPEAR (Dec 26, 2025)
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld December 23, 2025- Diving Deep Into the American Theatre’s Most Influential Titles and More (Dec 23, 2025)
BIO
Erica Schmidt is an American theatre director, playwright, and screenwriter best known for writing the BAFTA- and Academy Award-nominated 2021 film Cyrano, based on her 2018 stage musical of the same name. The musical premiered at the Goodspeed. She was nominated for the Las Vegas Film Critics Society Award for Best Adapted Screenplay and the Sunset Film Circle Award for Best Screenplay.
In 2020, Schmidt received nominations for the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Director of a Play and Outstanding Revival of a Play for her off-Broadway all-female adaptation of Macbeth. She has created and directed several other off-Broadway plays, including Humor Abuse, The Play Company, Lucy, and A Month in the Country.
She received a Robert and Gloria Hausman Theater Honor from the Princess Grace Foundation in 2001.
Schmidt has been married to actor Peter Dinklage since 2005. Together, they have two children, a daughter in 2011 and a son in 2017.
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STAGE CREDITS
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Bookwriter
Creator
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Awards and Nominations
Drama Desk Awards - 2020 - Outstanding Director of a Play
Erica Schmidt, Mac Beth
Videos
Video: Watch Mike Faist in the CHALLENGERS Film Trailer With Zendaya
by Michael Major - 2023-06-20 14:06:17
Video: Watch the Trailer for Audible Theater's LUCY, Now Beginning Previews Tomorrow
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2023-01-27 12:45:06
VIDEO: Peter Dinklage & Kelvin Harrison Jr. Sing 'Someone to Say' in CYRANO Lyric Video
by Michael Major - 2022-02-14 14:13:12
VIDEO: Peter Dinklage Performs 'Your Name' from CYRANO Musical Film on COLBERT
by Michael Major - 2021-12-01 09:47:29
VIDEO: Watch the Official Trailer for CYRANO Starring Peter Dinklage
by Michael Major - 2021-10-06 09:11:45
VIDEO: Lorenzo Pisoni, Jennifer Westfeldt and Jon Hamm Launch Kickstarter for HUMOR ABUSE: THE DOCUMENTARY
by BWW News Desk - 2013-09-24 17:09:13
News
Top Off-Broadway Shows for January 2026
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 1, 2026
What's happening off-Broadway? BroadwayWorld is here to guide you through the top picks for theatre this month. Start the new year off right with shows featuring big stars, like An Ark with Ian McKellen and more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 1, 2026
What's happening off-Broadway? BroadwayWorld is here to guide you through the top picks for theatre this month. Start the new year off right with shows featuring big stars, like An Ark with Ian McKellen and more.
Photos: Meet the Cast of Audible Theater's THE DISAPPEAR
by Jennifer Broski - Dec 16, 2025
Audible Theater will soon present the world premiere of The Disappear, a new comedy written and directed by BAFTA Award nominee Erica Schmidt – featuring Dylan Baker, Madeline Brewer, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Hamish Linklater, Anna Mirodin, and Miriam Silverman.
by Jennifer Broski - Dec 16, 2025
Audible Theater will soon present the world premiere of The Disappear, a new comedy written and directed by BAFTA Award nominee Erica Schmidt – featuring Dylan Baker, Madeline Brewer, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Hamish Linklater, Anna Mirodin, and Miriam Silverman.
THE LARAMIE PROJECT 25th Anniversary Readings Begin Tomorrow at Audible Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 3, 2025
Audible Theater will present the special 25th anniversary reading of Tectonic Theater Project’s The Laramie Project, live for four performances only at Audible’s Minetta Lane Theatre.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 3, 2025
Audible Theater will present the special 25th anniversary reading of Tectonic Theater Project’s The Laramie Project, live for four performances only at Audible’s Minetta Lane Theatre.
Madeline Brewer, Kelvin Harrison Jr. and More to Star in THE DISAPPEAR at Audible Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 2, 2025
Audible Theater will present the world premiere of The Disappear, a new comedy written and directed by BAFTA Award nominee Erica Schmidt, starring Madeline Brewer and more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 2, 2025
Audible Theater will present the world premiere of The Disappear, a new comedy written and directed by BAFTA Award nominee Erica Schmidt, starring Madeline Brewer and more.
Erica Schmidt's THE DISAPPEAR to Have World Premiere at Audible Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 18, 2025
Audible Theater eill present the world premiere of The Disappear, a new comedy written and directed by BAFTA Award nominee Erica Schmidt.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 18, 2025
Audible Theater eill present the world premiere of The Disappear, a new comedy written and directed by BAFTA Award nominee Erica Schmidt.
Photos: MAC BETH At Circle Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 9, 2025
Circle Theatre closes its 44th season with Mac Beth, Erica Schmidt’s electrifying adaptation of Shakespeare’s Macbeth, directed by Sasha Maya Ada, running October 9–November 1, 2025. See photos of the production.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 9, 2025
Circle Theatre closes its 44th season with Mac Beth, Erica Schmidt’s electrifying adaptation of Shakespeare’s Macbeth, directed by Sasha Maya Ada, running October 9–November 1, 2025. See photos of the production.
Review: CYRANO at Exodus Ensemble
by Zoe Burke - Aug 9, 2025
Despite their existence in Santa Fe for several years (and glowing reviews from many theatremakers I highly respect), I had, until Friday night’s performance of Cyrano, not made it out to see an Exodus Ensemble show.
by Zoe Burke - Aug 9, 2025
Despite their existence in Santa Fe for several years (and glowing reviews from many theatremakers I highly respect), I had, until Friday night’s performance of Cyrano, not made it out to see an Exodus Ensemble show.
Drama Works Theatre Company To Stage MAC BETH Shakespeare Adaptation
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 28, 2025
Drama Works Theatre Company, a resident performing arts company in Old Saybrook, will present its upcoming production of Mac Beth adapted by Erica Schmidt, from Macbeth by William Shakespeare. Learn how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 28, 2025
Drama Works Theatre Company, a resident performing arts company in Old Saybrook, will present its upcoming production of Mac Beth adapted by Erica Schmidt, from Macbeth by William Shakespeare. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Photos: OTHELLO Brings Out Joe Biden, Jennifer Lopez and More on Opening Night
by Bruce Glikas - Mar 24, 2025
The stars came out to celebrate at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre, where Shakespeare's Othello took its first official Broadway bow in the 21st century. Go inside opening night as President Joe Biden, Jennifer Lopez, Peter Dinklage, and more turned up on the red carpet! Check out photos here.
by Bruce Glikas - Mar 24, 2025
The stars came out to celebrate at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre, where Shakespeare's Othello took its first official Broadway bow in the 21st century. Go inside opening night as President Joe Biden, Jennifer Lopez, Peter Dinklage, and more turned up on the red carpet! Check out photos here.
ANNAPURNA, ART And More Set For Drama Works Theatre Season
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 10, 2025
Drama Works Theatre Company of Old Saybrook has a compelling new season planned for 2025. The company, which has presented thought provoking plays since 2020, will bring even more enriching entertainment to shoreline audiences.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 10, 2025
Drama Works Theatre Company of Old Saybrook has a compelling new season planned for 2025. The company, which has presented thought provoking plays since 2020, will bring even more enriching entertainment to shoreline audiences.
Circle Theatre Announces World Premiere Of DESTROYING DAVID
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 31, 2024
Circle Theatre will present the world premiere of Destroying David and more for 2025 sreason. Get full details on all upcoming programming.
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 31, 2024
Circle Theatre will present the world premiere of Destroying David and more for 2025 sreason. Get full details on all upcoming programming.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Erica Schmidt written?
Erica Schmidt has written 6 shows including Debbie Does Dallas (Bookwriter), Humor Abuse (Creator), All the Fine Boys (Playwright), Cyrano (Adaptor), Mac Beth (Adaptor), The Disappear (Writer).
What awards has Erica Schmidt been nominated for?
and Outstanding Director of a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Mac Beth.
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