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Jeff is the Co-Founder of Wheelhouse Theater Company, which is committed to fostering bold new work and reinventing classics. Visit www.wheelhousetheater.com. (read complete bio)

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[Off-Broadway, 2019]
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[Broadway, 2017]
Producer

Jeff Wise Biography

Jeff is the Co-Founder of Wheelhouse Theater Company, which is committed to fostering bold new work and reinventing classics. Visit www.wheelhousetheater.com.

Jeff Wise Awards and Nominations

 
Drama Desk Awards - 2019 - Outstanding Director of a Play
Jeff WiseLife Sucks

Jeff Wise News

MANIFEST DESTINY'S CHILD Premieres This Week Photo MANIFEST DESTINY'S CHILD Premieres This Week
by Stephi Wild - Oct 18, 2020

Acronym TV presents Manifest Destiny's Child, a provocative, intelligent, and humorous meditation on how America lost its way and woke up in Trumplandia. Written and performed by the Communications Director of Jill Stein's well-meaning but flawed 2016 Presidential Campaign.

Broadway's ONCE ON THIS ISLAND Now On Sale At The 5th Avenue Theatre Photo Broadway's ONCE ON THIS ISLAND Now On Sale At The 5th Avenue Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 27, 2020

Tickets for the Seattle engagement of the national tour of the Tony Award-Winning Broadway revival of ONCE ON THIS ISLAND are on sale now.

ONCE ON THIS ISLAND Tour Comes to Houston in February 2020 Photo ONCE ON THIS ISLAND Tour Comes to Houston in February 2020
by Stephi Wild - Jan 8, 2020

The North American Tour of the Tony Award-winning revival of Once On This Island appears at the Hobby Center for the Performing Arts from Feb. 18 to March 1. For ticketing information, visit TUTS.com.

Alfred Molina, Janet Dacal & More to Star in Wheelhouse Theater Company's Staged Read Photo Alfred Molina, Janet Dacal & More to Star in Wheelhouse Theater Company's Staged Reading of ORACLES
by Julie Musbach - Oct 24, 2019

Wheelhouse Theater Company today announced that it will present a staged reading of Oracles: Primitive Murderous Rage and Oedipusgate written by Jonathan Lynn and directed by Wheelhouse's Artistic Director, Jeff Wise.

Casting Announced For Wheelhouse Theater Company's Staged Reading Of ORACLES Photo Casting Announced For Wheelhouse Theater Company's Staged Reading Of ORACLES
by Stephi Wild - Oct 22, 2019

Wheelhouse Theater Company today announced that it will present a staged reading of ORACLES: MURDER AT THE CROSSROADS AND OEDIPUSGATE a?" A DOUBLE BILL, written by Jonathan Lynn and directed by Wheelhouse's Artistic Director, Jeff Wise. The reading will be held at Manhattan Theatre Club Studios, 311 West 43rd St., on Thursday, 10/31 at 1:30 pm and Friday 11/01 at 11am. Featured in the cast will be Alfred Molina, Austin Pendleton, Nadia Bowers, Lori Tan Chinn, Janet Dacal, Christopher Hanke, and Magaret Odette. Industry members can arrange for tickets by emailing: contact@wheelhousetheater.org

Jed Diamond to Take Over for Austin Pendleton in LIFE SUCKS. Following One Week Exten Photo Jed Diamond to Take Over for Austin Pendleton in LIFE SUCKS. Following One Week Extension
by Julie Musbach - Aug 9, 2019

Wheelhouse Theater Company announced today Tony Award nominee Austin Pendleton has extended one more week in Aaron Posner'sLife Sucks. and will now play his final performance on August 18. Jed Diamond will assume the role on August 20 and will join new cast members Andrew Hovelson (who joined the cast as Dr Aster on July 30), Michael Broadhurst and Jenny Strassburg.

Austin Pendleton to Exit LIFE SUCKS. 8/11 Photo Austin Pendleton to Exit LIFE SUCKS. 8/11
by Julie Musbach - Jul 29, 2019

Wheelhouse Theater Company announced today that Tony Award nominee Austin Pendleton will play his final performance in Life Sucks.on August 11. Replacement casting will be announced at a later date.

BWW Review: Aaron Posner's LIFE SUCKS. Urges Chekhov and His Characters To Get To The Photo BWW Review: Aaron Posner's LIFE SUCKS. Urges Chekhov and His Characters To Get To The Point
by Michael Dale - Jun 23, 2019

'How many of you would just... pretty much like to have sex with me?', a character asks audience members in the middle of a play.

Photo Coverage: Wheelhouse Theater Company Celebrates Opening Night of LIFE SUCKS Photo Photo Coverage: Wheelhouse Theater Company Celebrates Opening Night of LIFE SUCKS
by Jennifer Broski - Jun 17, 2019

Wheelhouse Theater Company's Life Sucks, by Aaron Posner and directed by Jeff Wise, opened just last night. The production runs to September, 1 2019 with a Sunday, June 16 opening night in Theatre Three at Theatre Row (410 West 42nd Street between 9th and 10th Avenues).

LIFE SUCKS. Opens Sunday at Theatre Row Photo LIFE SUCKS. Opens Sunday at Theatre Row
by Julie Musbach - Jun 14, 2019

The new production of Wheelhouse Theater Company's production of Life Sucks. by Aaron Posner officially opens on Sunday, June 16h at Theatre Row (410 West 42nd Street). Directed by Drama Desk nominee Jeff Wise, Life Sucks. is a fourteen-week limited engagement through Sunday, September 1.


Jeff Wise Frequently Asked Questions

What awards has Jeff Wise been nominated for?
Outstanding Director of a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Life Sucks .