George C. Wolfe
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Birth Place: Frankfort, KY, USA
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Theatre directing credits include The Iceman Cometh, Shuffle Along, or the Making of the Musical Sensation of 1921 and All That Followed (NY Drama Critics' Circle Award and Drama Desk Award for Best Musical); Lucky Guy; The Normal Heart (Drama Desk); Jelly's Last Jam (Drama Desk and Outer Critics ...
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George C. Wolfe Biography
Theatre directing credits include The Iceman Cometh, Shuffle Along, or the Making of the Musical Sensation of 1921 and All That Followed (NY Drama Critics' Circle Award and Drama Desk Award for Best Musical); Lucky Guy; The Normal Heart (Drama Desk); Jelly's Last Jam (Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Award); Angels in America: Millennium Approaches (Tony Award and Drama Desk) and Perestroika (Drama Desk); Bring in 'da Noise, Bring in 'da Funk (Tony and Drama League Award); Topdog/Underdog (Obie Award); Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992 (Drama Desk); Elaine Stritch at Liberty (Tony for Special Theatrical Event); The Tempest; Caroline, or Change (Olivier Award Best Musical); and A Free Man of Color.From 1993-2005 Wolfe was the Producer of The Public Theater/New York Shakespeare Festival. He is the writer of the award-winning The Colored Museum, Shuffle Along..., he directed/adapted Spunk (Obie), and Harlem Song.
Wolfe directed and co-wrote the HBO film "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks," as well as "Lackawanna Blues," for which he earned The Directors Guild Award and a National Board of Review Award.
He is the Chief Creative Officer of the Center for Civil and Human Rights, and from 2009-2017 served on The President's Committee for the Arts and the Humanities.
Additional awards include the Actors' Equity Paul Robeson Award, Society of Directors and Choreographers' Mr. Abbott and Callaway Awards, The Dramatists Guild's Hull-Warriner Award, The NAACP Lifetime Achievement Award, The Brendan Gill Prize, and The Monte Cristo Award.
Wolfe was named a Library Lion by the New York Public Library and a living landmark by the New York Landmarks Conservancy.
George C. Wolfe Awards and Nominations
| Tony Awards - 2019 - Best Direction of a Play | ||
| George C. Wolfe, Gary: A Sequel to Titus Andronicus | ||
| Tony Awards - 2018 - Best Direction of a Play | ||
| George C. Wolfe, The Iceman Cometh | ||
| Tony Awards - 2016 - Best Book of a Musical | ||
| George C. Wolfe, Shuffle Along, Or the Making of the Musical Sensation of 1921 and All That Followed | ||
| Tony Awards - 2016 - Best Direction of a Musical | ||
| George C. Wolfe, Shuffle Along, Or the Making of the Musical Sensation of 1921 and All That Followed | ||
| Tony Awards - 2013 - Best Direction of a Play | ||
| George C. Wolfe, Lucky Guy | ||
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2011 - Best Direction of a Play  |
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| George C. Wolfe, The Normal Heart | ||
| Drama Desk Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Director of a Play |
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| George C. Wolfe, The Normal Heart | ||
| Tony Awards - 2011 - Best Direction of a Play | ||
| George C. Wolfe, The Normal Heart | ||
| Drama Desk Awards - 2004 - Outstanding Director - Musical |
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| George C. Wolfe, Caroline, or Change | ||
| Drama League Awards - 2004 - Founders Award for Excellence in Directing |
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| Obie Awards - 2004 - Special Citations for his stewardship of the Public Theater |
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| Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2004 - Outstanding Director of a Musical | ||
| George C. Wolfe, Caroline | ||
| Tony Awards - 2004 - Best Direction of a Musical | ||
| George C. Wolfe, Caroline, or Change | ||
| Obie Awards - 2002 - Direction |
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| George C. Wolfe, Topdog / Underdog | ||
| Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2002 - Outstanding Director of a Play | ||
| George C. Wolfe, Topdog / Underdog | ||
| Tony Awards - 2000 - Best Book of a Musical | ||
| George C. Wolfe, The Wild Party | ||
| Tony Awards - 2000 - Best Musical | ||
| George C. Wolfe, The Wild Party | ||
| Drama League Awards - 1996 - Distinguished Achivement in Musical Theatre |
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| Tony Awards - 1996 - Best Direction of a Musical |
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| George C. Wolfe, Bring in 'da Noise/Bring in 'da Funk | ||
| Tony Awards - 1996 - Best Musical | ||
| George C. Wolfe, Bring in 'da Noise/Bring in 'da Funk | ||
| Tony Awards - 1996 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre | ||
| George C. Wolfe, Bring in 'da Noise/Bring in 'da Funk | ||
| Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1994 - Best Director - Play |
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| George C. Wolfe, Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992 | ||
| Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1994 - Best Director - Play |
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| George C. Wolfe, Angels in America | ||
| Tony Awards - 1994 - Best Direction of a Play | ||
| George C. Wolfe , Angels in America: Perestroika | ||
| Drama Desk Awards - 1993 - Outstanding Director - Pla | ||
| George C. Wolfe, Angels in America | ||
| Tony Awards - 1993 - Best Direction of a Play |
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| George C. Wolfe , Angels in America: Millennium Approaches | ||
| Drama Desk Awards - 1992 - Outstanding Book of a Musical |
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| George C. Wolfe, Jelly's Last Jam | ||
| Drama Desk Awards - 1992 - Outstanding Director - Musical | ||
| George C. Wolfe, Jelly's Last Jam | ||
| Tony Awards - 1992 - Best Book of a Musical | ||
| George C. Wolfe, Jelly's Last Jam | ||
| Tony Awards - 1992 - Best Direction of a Musical | ||
| George C. Wolfe , Jelly's Last Jam | ||
| Obie Awards - 1990 - Direction |
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| George C. Wolfe, Spunk | ||
George C. Wolfe News
Tickets On Sale Now for PERSONALITY: THE LLOYD PRICE MUSICAL in Chicagoby Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 19, 2023
Tickets are now on sale for the Chicago premiere of Personality: The Lloyd Price Musical. See who is starring in the production, and how to purchase tickets!
Ford's Theatre Legacy Commissions to Include Works By Cledge, Taylor and Hinge; Readings Set for Next Monthby Blair Ingenthron - Jan 14, 2023
Ford's Theatre Society has announced its lineup and directors of new works to receive premiere readings in February 2023 as a “First Look” of the Lincoln Legacy Commissions.
Meet the Cast of PICTURES FROM HOME, Beginning Previews on Broadway Tonight!by Stephi Wild - Jan 13, 2023
Pictures From Home begins previews tonight, January 13, at Studio 54 on Broadway. Opening night is Thursday, February 9, 2023. Meet the cast of Pictures From Home here!
Billy Porter to Sing John Bucchino's 'A Mama Like Mine' on Mariah Carey's CBS Christmas Specialby Blair Ingenthron - Dec 18, 2022
Songwriter John Bucchino has revealed that Billy Porter will be performing his song 'A Mama Like Mine' on Mariah Carey's upcoming Christmas Special, MARIAH CAREY: MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL!, airing Tuesday, December 20th on CBS.
PICTURES FROM HOME Box Office to Open Next Weekby Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 16, 2022
Celebrate the laughter and joy of the holidays with a special box office opening of Pictures From Home beginning Monday, December 19 at Studio 54 on Broadway, coinciding with the beginning of Hanukkah.
World Premiere of Bangla/English Bilingual Play PUBLIC OBSCENITIES to be Presented at Soho Rep in Februaryby Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 15, 2022
Soho Rep and the NAATCO National Partnership Project will present Public Obscenities, a bilingual play performed in Bangla and English from writer-director Shayok Misha Chowdhury, co-commissioned and produced by the two organizations, February 15-March 26, 2023.
Shá Cage Completes Residency At Cornerstone Theater Company With World Premiere Of 36 YESSESby A.A. Cristi - Dec 9, 2022
This week, Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation (SDCF) shared that one of the inaugural SDCF Lloyd Richards New Futures Resident Artists, Shá Cage, is completing her residency with Cornerstone Theater Company by directing Michael John Garcés's play, 36 Yesses.
TAKE ME OUT Star Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Husband Justin Mikita Welcome Their Second Childby A.A. Cristi - Nov 15, 2022
Tony Award-winning actor Jesse Tyler Ferguson and husband Justin Mikita have welcomed their second child, a son named Sullivan Louis Ferguson-Mikita.
PERSONALITY: THE LLOYD PRICE MUSICAL to Play Chicago's Studebaker Theatre in Summer 2023by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 14, 2022
Personality: The Lloyd Price Musical is coming to Chicago! The new musical celebrating the life, career, and unforgettable songs of trailblazing Rock & Roll Hall of Fame legend Lloyd Price will play the beautifully renovated Studebaker Theatre at the historic Fine Arts Building Performances will begin on May 31, 2023.
Review: GEORGE C WOLFE'S “THE COLORED MUSEUM” ON EXHIBIT at American Stageby Drew Eberhard - Nov 13, 2022
The Colored Museum a play with music was written by George C. Wolfe. The play premiered at the Crossroads Theatre in 1986 and was directed by L. Kenneth Richardson. Wolfe’s work is the focus of 11 individual sketches or “exhibits” and through these revues, recounts satirical and prominent themes and people throughout African-American History and Culture. As the second show in their 2022/2023 “This is America” Season, American Stage planned to stage this show as a way to redefine our ideas of what it means to be African American in Contemporary America. George C. Wolfe’s review show was the winner of the 1988 NAACP Image Award.
George C. Wolfe Videos
by Michael Major - Oct 25, 2022
During an interview on CBS Mornings, Tony, Emmy, and Grammy winner Billy Porter discussed his upbringing and how the arts saved his life through his dark childhood. Porter also dished on his fashion, new music, having Ryan Murphy and Gayle King on his vision board, and more. Watch the new video interview now!
by Michael Major - Aug 4, 2022
Billy Porter appeared on Late Night to discuss making his directorial debut with the new Prime Video film, Anything's Possible. During the interview Porter discussed his early love of musical theatre while growing up in Pittsburgh, telling the story of sneaking off to Chicago to secretly audition for Dreamgirls. Watch the new video now!
by Michael Major - Jun 27, 2022
Billy Porter brought ballroom and house music to the BET Awards with an epic performance on Sunday night. Watch the video from the broadcast which also featured performances by Brandy, Jack Harlow, Lizzo, Mariah Carey, Latto, and more.
by BroadwayWorld TV - Jun 7, 2022
Jesse Tyler Ferguson has been a treasured member of the Broadway community since his debut in the 1998 revival on On the Town. This season he returns to the stage as 'Mason' in Second Stage's revival of Take Me Out, in a performance which has earned him a career first- a Tony nomination!
by Michael Major - Jun 1, 2022
In an exclusive clip, watch how Joe Papp, the founder of The Public Theater, Free Shakespeare in the Park and producer of groundbreaking plays like Hair, A Chorus Line and for colored girls…, turned a dilapidated building into what the Public Theater is today.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 13, 2022
Ahead of the 60th Anniversary Season of Free Shakespeare in The Park at New York City's Delacorte Theater in Central Park, American Masters: Joe Papp in Five Acts tells the story of this indomitable, street-wise champion of the arts.
by Marissa Tomeo - Apr 30, 2022
Award-winning actor Jesse Tyler Ferguson stopped by The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon to discuss his starring role in Broadway's revival of TAKE ME OUT and more. Ferguson also shares details about fatherhood, including footage of his son. He shares a story with Fallon's special guest co-host, singer Shawn Mendes, about attending the Oscars party.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 29, 2022
Theater Latté Da is presenting JELLY'S LAST JAM, the story of self-proclaimed inventor of jazz, Jelly Roll Morton. The area premiere production features an all Twin Cities-based cast including Reese Britts as Jelly Roll Morton and Andre Shoals as The Chimney Man.
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - Dec 3, 2021
Watch as Richard Ridge chats with Broadway favorite Jose Llana, who will soon join Seth Rudetsky for Seth's Concert Series, airing Sunday, December 5 at 8pm ET.
by BroadwayWorld TV - Dec 2, 2021
Jose Llana is the next guest on The Seth Concert Series with Seth Rudetsky! Watch him perform 'Being Alive' from Company in rehearsal for this weekend's concert.
