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Jean Cocteau

Date of Death: October 11, 1963

Birth Place: Maisons-Laffitte, FRANCE

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[West End, 2022]
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Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 1995 - Best Play

Jean Cocteau, Indiscretions

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Video: Watch 'Kaboom' From THE UNTITLED UNAUTHORIZED HUNTER S. THOMPSON MUSICAL
by Michael Major - Jun 17, 2025

Watch a video of 'Kaboom' from the Signature Theatre's DC premiere of The Untitled Unauthorized Hunter S. Thompson Musical, with music and lyrics by Joe Iconis (Be More Chill, NBC’s Smash) and a book by Joe Iconis and Gregory S. Moss.
Video: 'Nixon's Big Number' from THE UNTITLED UNAUTHORIZED HUNTER S. THOMPSON MUSICAL
by Michael Major - Jun 14, 2025

Signature Theatre has revealed a new look at the DC premiere of The Untitled Unauthorized Hunter S. Thompson Musical, with music and lyrics by Joe Iconis (Be More Chill, NBC’s Smash) and a book by Joe Iconis and Gregory S. Moss (Indian Summer, Reunion). Check out brand new video of 'Nixon's Big Number' from the show.
Photos: THE UNTITLED UNAUTHORIZED HUNTER S. THOMPSON MUSICAL At Signature Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 11, 2025

Signature Theatre has revealed first look photos of the DC premiere of The Untitled Unauthorized Hunter S. Thompson Musical, with music and lyrics by Joe Iconis (Be More Chill, NBC’s Smash) and a book by Joe Iconis and Gregory S. Moss (Indian Summer, Reunion).
Video: First Look at THE UNTITLED UNAUTHORIZED HUNTER S. THOMPSON MUSICAL at Signature Theatre
by Michael Major - Jun 10, 2025

Watch a preview of Joe Iconis' The Untitled Unauthorized Hunter S. Thompson Musical at Signature Theatre! It stars Eric William Morris, George Abud, Darlesia Cearcy, George Salazar, and more.
Video: George Salazar Sings 'Brown Buffalo' From THE UNTITLED UNAUTHORIZED HUNTER S. THOMPSON MUSICAL
by Michael Major - May 29, 2025

As Joe Iconis' The Untitled Unauthorized Hunter S. Thompson Musical prepares for its Washington DC premiere at Signature Theatre, watch an exclusive video of George Salazar performing 'Brown Buffalo.' 
Northern Ireland Opera's LA VOIX HUMAINE Comes to the Everyman, Cork
by Stephi Wild - May 7, 2025

Poulenc’s La Voix Humaine is a spellbinding, one-act, one-woman opera based on a play of the same name written by Jean Cocteau, who directed the first production of the opera in 1959.
Eric William Morris and More to Star in THE UNTITLED UNAUTHORIZED HUNTER S. THOMPSON MUSICAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 2, 2025

Signature Theatre has revealed the cast and creative team for the DC premiere of The Untitled Unauthorized Hunter S. Thompson Musical. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets!
HARVEY MILK REIMAGINED To Have West Coast Debut At Opera Parallèle
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 18, 2025

Opera Parallèle will present the West Coast debut of Harvey Milk Reimagined, a bold and timely refreshed version of the groundbreaking opera originally composed by Stewart Wallace and librettist Michael Korie.
Theater 2020 To Present Stephen Sondheim's COMPANY This Spring
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 7, 2025

Theater 2020 will bring COMPANY to Brooklyn this spring. The 12-time TONY Award winning musical will run at The Mark O'Donnell Theater for a limited engagement, April 17th through May 11th, 2025.
Los Angeles Philharmonic Unveils Gustavo Dudamel's Final Walt Disney Concert Hall Season
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 7, 2025

The Los Angeles Philharmonic has unveiled details of its 2025/26 season at Walt Disney Concert Hall, the last in which legendary maestro, Gustavo Dudamel, will serve in his current role.
First EVERYMAN MADE Season Lineup Revealed
by Stephi Wild - Feb 26, 2025

Des Kennedy, Artistic Director of The Everyman in Cork, launched his inaugural season today with EVERYMAN MADE: world-class theatre, made by The Everyman, for Cork and beyond. Learn more here!
LA TRAVIATA, THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO And More Come To Atlanta Opera for 2025-26 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 5, 2025

The Atlanta Opera will embark on its 46th season in 2025-26. The season's six productions are themed to twilight and transformation, as exemplified by Carl W. Knobloch, Jr. General & Artistic Director.
The Theater Project and Cranford Library to Present Staged Readings of New Plays
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 29, 2024

Discover new plays at a free staged reading event at Cranford Community Center, presented by The Theater Project and Cranford Library, followed by a playwright-audience discussion. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Thus Love Shares Title Track From 'All Pleasure' Album
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 2, 2024

Brattleboro, Vermont breakthrough outfit THUS LOVE has shared the stomping, riff-driven, tambourine-infused title track from All Pleasure, the highly anticipated sophomore full-length due for release November 1st, 2024.
El Munal Inicia Con Conversatorio El Programa Académico De La Exposición Diálogos De Vanguardia
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 19, 2024

Cómo se construyó el proyecto curatorial de la exposición Diálogos de vanguardia. La Colección Pearlman en el Munal es lo que el público podrá descubrir este viernes 20 de septiembre, a las 17:00 h, en la conferencia con la cual el recinto del Instituto Nacional de Bellas Artes y Literatura (Inbal) abre su programa académico de la muestra que se exhibe desde el pasado 12 de septiembre, la cual cuenta con piezas de grandes maestros de la plástica mexicana e internacional.
Mary Testa, Shakina, and More Set for 5&DIME Industry Reading
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 15, 2024

The Queer Ensemble, in association with TheatreWorks Silicon Valley and Broadway and Beyond Theatricals, will present an industry reading of 5&DIME in New York, Monday September 16th.
Christina Kyriazidi Will Present [OBLIVION] and [CRACKS] in NYC This Fall
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 8, 2024

Christina Kyriazdi will come to NYC in September and October to take part in the United Solo Festival with her solo creation [OBLIVION], and to present her new creation [CRACKS] at the TheaterLab and the Greek Cultural Center. 
Ballet Austin to Open 2024/25 Season with BELLE / A Tale of Beauty & the Beast
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 6, 2024

Ballet Austin will open its 2024/25 season with a weekend of passion and intrigue in BELLE / A Tale of Beauty & the Beast. Learn how to purchase tickets.
THE INTERPRETER Comes to The Theater Project This Week
by Stephi Wild - Aug 13, 2024

David Tillistrand, an actor whose credits include King Lear and other Shakespeare plays, will appear in the challenging role of Reichsmarschall Herman Göring in The Interpreter, Joseph Vitale’s fictional drama inspired by the true story of the Nazi leader and his Jewish interpreter during the Nuremberg trials.
Festival Opera Reveals Recital Series in Piedmont
by Stephi Wild - Aug 8, 2024

Festival Opera’s 33rd season will continue into autumn with a trio of Sunday afternoon artist recitals at the intimate Piedmont Center for the Arts, 801 Magnolia Avenue, Piedmont.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Jean Cocteau written?

Jean Cocteau has written 2 shows including The Eagle Has Two Heads (Playwright), Indiscretions (Playwright).

What awards has Jean Cocteau been nominated for?

Jean Cocteau has been nominated for the Best Play category at the Tony Awards for "Indiscretions".

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