James Goldman
Birth Place: Chicago, IL, USA
Latest News on James Goldman:
Parker Players Theater Company to Present THE LION IN WINTER (Feb 6, 2026)
Stephen Wallem Joins Porchlight Music Theatre's FOLLIES In Concert At Studebaker Theater (Jan 23, 2026)
Stephen Wallem to Replace Alexander Gemignani in FOLLIES in Concert at Porchlight (Jan 22, 2026)
Parker Players Theater Company to Present THE LION IN WINTER (Feb 6, 2026)
Stephen Wallem Joins Porchlight Music Theatre's FOLLIES In Concert At Studebaker Theater (Jan 23, 2026)
Stephen Wallem to Replace Alexander Gemignani in FOLLIES in Concert at Porchlight (Jan 22, 2026)
STAGE CREDITS
Writing
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Bookwriter/Composer/Lyricist
Bookwriter
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Bookwriter/Lyricist
Awards and Nominations
winner
Olivier Awards - 1987 - Musical of the Year
James Goldman, Follies
Videos
Video: New Trailer for Futuristic Production of FOLLIES Premieres at Volksoper Wien
by Joshua Wright - 2025-04-16 10:00:56
Video: Futuristic Production of FOLLIES Premieres at Volksoper Wien
by Joshua Wright - 2025-04-11 10:42:20
VIDEO: First Look at Natascia Diaz & More in FOLLIES at San Francisco Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - 2022-07-21 06:53:21
VIDEO: Watch Ali Ewoldt, Nic Rouleau & More Unite to Sing FOLLIES!
by Nicole Rosky - 2020-11-30 09:51:06
Broadway Rewind: Bernadette Peters Sings 'Losing My Mind' and More from FOLLIES
by Taylor Brethauer-Hamling - 2020-11-12 12:53:41
STAGE TUBE: Watch Highlights of Christiane Noll, Emily Skinner, Adam Heller, Bradley Dean and More in The Rep's FOLLIES
by Christina Mancuso - 2016-09-09 11:30:11
TV Exclusive: Rob Marshall Confirms He's 'Looking Into' a Film Adaptation of Stephen Sondheim's FOLLIES!
by TV - Press Previews - 2015-04-21 14:35:16
SOUND OFF WORLD PREMIERE EXCLUSIVE: GLEE's Lea Michele & Darren Criss Sing 'Broadway Baby' From Sondheim's FOLLIES
by Pat Cerasaro - 2014-04-05 00:16:10
TV: Tony Winner Gregg Barnes - 'FOLLIES Feels Like The Little Engine That Could'
by Jessica Lewis - 2012-06-14 11:05:08
STAGE TUBE: Victoria Clark Performs 'Losing My Mind' in FOLLIES!
by Stage Tube - 2012-06-02 17:15:36
STAGE TUBE: 'Waiting For the Girls Upsatirs' from LA's FOLLIES!
by Nicole Rosky - 2012-05-31 17:09:08
News
Parker Players Theater Company to Present THE LION IN WINTER
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 6, 2026
Parker Players Theater Company will present THE LION IN WINTER by James Goldman, directed by Jocelyn Adamski. The classic drama explores power, family, and succession within a royal household. The production will be staged in Barrington.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 6, 2026
Parker Players Theater Company will present THE LION IN WINTER by James Goldman, directed by Jocelyn Adamski. The classic drama explores power, family, and succession within a royal household. The production will be staged in Barrington.
Stephen Wallem Joins Porchlight Music Theatre's FOLLIES In Concert At Studebaker Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 23, 2026
Porchlight Music Theatre has announced that Stephen Wallem will join the cast of its Porchlight in Concert production of FOLLIES this spring. The staged concert will take place over two performances at the Studebaker Theater and features Broadway veterans and Chicago favorites.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 23, 2026
Porchlight Music Theatre has announced that Stephen Wallem will join the cast of its Porchlight in Concert production of FOLLIES this spring. The staged concert will take place over two performances at the Studebaker Theater and features Broadway veterans and Chicago favorites.
Stephen Wallem to Replace Alexander Gemignani in FOLLIES in Concert at Porchlight
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 22, 2026
Chicago theatre veteran and TV favorite Stephen Wallem has joined the cast of the Porchlight in Concert production of Follies as “Buddy Plummer.” The cast also features Anthony Rapp and more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 22, 2026
Chicago theatre veteran and TV favorite Stephen Wallem has joined the cast of the Porchlight in Concert production of Follies as “Buddy Plummer.” The cast also features Anthony Rapp and more.
Porchlight Music Theatre Unveils Casting For Porchlight In Concert FOLLIES
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 10, 2025
Porchlight Music Theatre will stage a concert presentation of Stephen Sondheim and James Goldman’s Follies, featuring a cast led by Michelle Duffy, Alexander Gemignani, Angela Ingersoll, and Anthony Rapp.
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 10, 2025
Porchlight Music Theatre will stage a concert presentation of Stephen Sondheim and James Goldman’s Follies, featuring a cast led by Michelle Duffy, Alexander Gemignani, Angela Ingersoll, and Anthony Rapp.
Theatre Three To Present THE LION IN WINTER In December
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 19, 2025
Theatre Three will present James Goldman’s THE LION IN WINTER from December 4–28 on the Norma Young Arena Stage. Directed by Matthew Gray, the production will feature Artistic Director Jeffrey Schmidt and Associate Artistic Director Christie Vela.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 19, 2025
Theatre Three will present James Goldman’s THE LION IN WINTER from December 4–28 on the Norma Young Arena Stage. Directed by Matthew Gray, the production will feature Artistic Director Jeffrey Schmidt and Associate Artistic Director Christie Vela.
Oklahoma Shakespeare In The Park To Present THE LION IN WINTER
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 26, 2025
Oklahoma Shakespeare in the Park (OSP) will present James Goldman’s The Lion in Winter, running October 9–19, 2025, in the company’s intimate Indoor Black Box Theatre in the Paseo Arts District.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 26, 2025
Oklahoma Shakespeare in the Park (OSP) will present James Goldman’s The Lion in Winter, running October 9–19, 2025, in the company’s intimate Indoor Black Box Theatre in the Paseo Arts District.
Northern Ireland Opera Reveals Full Cast and Creative Team For FOLLIES
by Stephi Wild - Aug 13, 2025
Northern Ireland Opera has announced the complete cast and creative team for its historic revival of Follies, running September 13-20, 2025, at the Grand Opera House in Belfast.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 13, 2025
Northern Ireland Opera has announced the complete cast and creative team for its historic revival of Follies, running September 13-20, 2025, at the Grand Opera House in Belfast.
Northern Ireland Opera Reveals Full Cast And Creative Team For FOLLIES
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 13, 2025
Northern Ireland Opera has announced the complete cast and creative team for its historic revival of Follies, running September 13–20, 2025, at the Grand Opera House in Belfast.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 13, 2025
Northern Ireland Opera has announced the complete cast and creative team for its historic revival of Follies, running September 13–20, 2025, at the Grand Opera House in Belfast.
Open Fist Theatre Company’s FIRST LOOK FESTIVAL to Present 4 New Plays and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 12, 2025
Open Fist Theatre Company will present its annual First Look Festival featuring staged readings of four new plays over the course of two weekends, plus a third “Fresh Look Weekend” offering new perspectives on two classics.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 12, 2025
Open Fist Theatre Company will present its annual First Look Festival featuring staged readings of four new plays over the course of two weekends, plus a third “Fresh Look Weekend” offering new perspectives on two classics.
Lesley Garrett Debuts With Northern Ireland Opera in FOLLIES
by Stephi Wild - Jun 5, 2025
Lesley Garrett CBE is the newest cast member to join Northern Ireland Opera’s historic revival of Stephen Sondheim and James Goldman’s Follies at the Grand Opera House in Belfast this Autumn.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 5, 2025
Lesley Garrett CBE is the newest cast member to join Northern Ireland Opera’s historic revival of Stephen Sondheim and James Goldman’s Follies at the Grand Opera House in Belfast this Autumn.
Cast Set For FOLLIES at the Northern Ireland Opera
by Stephi Wild - May 27, 2025
Northern Ireland Opera has announced the first members of the Cast for Follies, with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by James Goldman. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - May 27, 2025
Northern Ireland Opera has announced the first members of the Cast for Follies, with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by James Goldman. Learn more here!
Which Shows Have Been Revived the Most in the 21st Century?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - May 11, 2025
Three of this season’s plays and two of this season’s musicals are already getting revived for the second or third time this century! Twenty-five years into the 21st century and Broadway has already seen multiple revivals of Glengarry Glen Ross, Our Town, Romeo and Juliet, Gypsy, and Sunset Boulevard.
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - May 11, 2025
Three of this season’s plays and two of this season’s musicals are already getting revived for the second or third time this century! Twenty-five years into the 21st century and Broadway has already seen multiple revivals of Glengarry Glen Ross, Our Town, Romeo and Juliet, Gypsy, and Sunset Boulevard.
Video: New Trailer for Futuristic Production of FOLLIES Premieres at Volksoper Wien
by Joshua Wright - Apr 16, 2025
Get a first look at a new trailer for Volksoper Wien's a new futuristic production of Follies, the celebrated musical by Stephen Sondheim and James Goldman in Austria. The production is performed in German with English subtitles.
by Joshua Wright - Apr 16, 2025
Get a first look at a new trailer for Volksoper Wien's a new futuristic production of Follies, the celebrated musical by Stephen Sondheim and James Goldman in Austria. The production is performed in German with English subtitles.
Video: Futuristic Production of FOLLIES Premieres at Volksoper Wien
by Joshua Wright - Apr 11, 2025
Get a first look at Volksoper Wien's a new futuristic production of Follies, the celebrated musical by Stephen Sondheim and James Goldman in Austria. The production is performed in German with English subtitles.
by Joshua Wright - Apr 11, 2025
Get a first look at Volksoper Wien's a new futuristic production of Follies, the celebrated musical by Stephen Sondheim and James Goldman in Austria. The production is performed in German with English subtitles.
Photos: Futuristic Production of FOLLIES Premieres at Volksoper Wien
by Joshua Wright - Apr 7, 2025
Get a first look at the futuristic production of Stephen Sondheim and James Goldman's Follies at Volksoper Wien. The musical is performed in German with English subtitles. The production is directed by Martin G. Berger.
by Joshua Wright - Apr 7, 2025
Get a first look at the futuristic production of Stephen Sondheim and James Goldman's Follies at Volksoper Wien. The musical is performed in German with English subtitles. The production is directed by Martin G. Berger.
Cygnet Theatre Announces Lineup For Season 21 + Opening Date For New Contemporary Home
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 22, 2025
Cygnet Theatre has announced its 21st season, which will launch September 10, 2025 and run through July 19, 2026. The lineup will feature four musicals and two plays, including several award-winning and critically acclaimed productions.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 22, 2025
Cygnet Theatre has announced its 21st season, which will launch September 10, 2025 and run through July 19, 2026. The lineup will feature four musicals and two plays, including several award-winning and critically acclaimed productions.
Cygnet Theatre Unveils 21st Season At New Contemporary Permanent Home, The Joan
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 21, 2025
Cygnet Theatre has revealed its 21st season, which will launch September 10, 2025 and run through July 19, 2026. See the full lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 21, 2025
Cygnet Theatre has revealed its 21st season, which will launch September 10, 2025 and run through July 19, 2026. See the full lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.
Review: THE LION IN WINTER at Order Chaos Theater Company
by Herbert Paine - Jan 13, 2025
Order Chaos Theater Company's production proves why THE LION IN WINTER endures. Beneath its medieval trappings lies a searing examination of power, love, and legacy that resonates across centuries. The strong ensemble and Webb's incisive direction illuminate the thorny complexities of family dynamics with both wit and wisdom.
by Herbert Paine - Jan 13, 2025
Order Chaos Theater Company's production proves why THE LION IN WINTER endures. Beneath its medieval trappings lies a searing examination of power, love, and legacy that resonates across centuries. The strong ensemble and Webb's incisive direction illuminate the thorny complexities of family dynamics with both wit and wisdom.
Rachel Bay Jones, Stephanie J. Block, Derrick Baskin & Aaron Lazar Will Lead FOLLIES in Concert at Pasadena Playhouse
by Joshua Wright - Dec 19, 2024
Casting has been announced for Follies in Concert at Pasadena Civic Auditorium. Rachel Bay Jones will star as Sally Durant Plummer, Stephanie J. Block will star as Phyllis Rogers Stone, Derrick Baskin will star as Buddy Plummer, and Aaron Lazar will star as Benjamin Stone in Stephen Sondheim’s groundbreaking musical presented in concert with a full 25-piece orchestra.
by Joshua Wright - Dec 19, 2024
Casting has been announced for Follies in Concert at Pasadena Civic Auditorium. Rachel Bay Jones will star as Sally Durant Plummer, Stephanie J. Block will star as Phyllis Rogers Stone, Derrick Baskin will star as Buddy Plummer, and Aaron Lazar will star as Benjamin Stone in Stephen Sondheim’s groundbreaking musical presented in concert with a full 25-piece orchestra.
Review: Theater UnCorked's THE LION IN WINTER Roars with Royal Intrigue
by R. Scott Reedy - Dec 13, 2024
Theater UnCorked has opened its sixth season with a sharp, searing production of “The Lion in Winter” that lays out a powerful story of a royal family struggling both with succession planning and with each other. It may be an unconventional offering given this season’s predictable plethora of holiday productions, but the drama – which inspired the Fox-TV series “Empire” – is definitely a gift for discerning theatergoers.
by R. Scott Reedy - Dec 13, 2024
Theater UnCorked has opened its sixth season with a sharp, searing production of “The Lion in Winter” that lays out a powerful story of a royal family struggling both with succession planning and with each other. It may be an unconventional offering given this season’s predictable plethora of holiday productions, but the drama – which inspired the Fox-TV series “Empire” – is definitely a gift for discerning theatergoers.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has James Goldman been in?
James Goldman has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.
How many West End shows has James Goldman been in?
James Goldman has not appeared in the West End
What awards has James Goldman been nominated for?
James Goldman has been nominated for the Musical of the Year award at the Olivier Awards for his work on the show "Follies".
What awards has James Goldman won?
James Goldman has won the Musical of the Year award at the Olivier Awards for his work on the show Follies.
How many shows has James Goldman written?
James Goldman has written 6 shows including Tom Jones (Bookwriter/Lyricist), Blood, Sweat and Stanley Poole (Playwright), A Family Affair (Bookwriter/Composer/Lyricist), Follies (Bookwriter), The Lion in Winter (Playwright), Evening Primrose (Bookwriter).
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