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Jerry Zaks

Date of Birth: September 07, 1946 (76)

Birth Place: Stuttgart, GERMANY

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Jerry Zaks BIO

Jerry won four Tony Awards, four Drama Desk Awards, two Outer Critics Circle Awards and an Obie Award. Mr. Zaks directed many Broadway shows including Sister Act, Guys and Dolls, Six Degrees of Separation, Lend Me a Tenor, House of Blue Leaves, Smokey Joe's Cafe, Anything Goes, La Cage aux Folles, Little Shop of Horrors and more. Mr. Zaks received SDC's Mr. Abbott Award for lifetime achievement and an honorary doctorate of fine arts from his alma mater, Dartmouth College. Mr. Zaks is a 2013 inductee to the Theater Hall of Fame.

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Jerry Zaks STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert, 1994
Fiorello LaGuardia

[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer, 1980
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1980
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
1979
Performer

[Broadway]
1978
Weisskopf

[Off-Broadway]
1978
Al

[Off-Broadway]
1976
Harlequin

[Off-Broadway]
1975
Devoted Hack

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1972
Kenickie [Replacement]

Jerry Zaks Productions

 
[Off-Broadway, unknown]
Production Supervisor
 
[Broadway, 2022]
Director
 
[Broadway, 2022]
Director
 
[Regional (US), 2019]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2019]
Director
 
[US Tour, 2018] [Replacement]
Director[Replacement]
 
[US Tour, 2018]
Director
 
[Broadway, 2017]
Director
 
[Broadway, 2017]
Director
 
[Broadway, 2016]
Director
 
[Milburn, NJ (Regional), 2016]
Co-Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2015]
Director
 
[US Tour, 2012]
Director
 
[US Tour, 2011]
Creative Consultant
 
[Broadway, 2011]
Director
 
[Broadway, 2010]
Creative Consultant
 
[Broadway, 2007]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2007]
Director
 
[Broadway, 2006]
Director
 
[Broadway, 2006]
Director
 
[Broadway, 2004]
Director
 
[Regional (US), 2004]
Director
 
[US Tour, 2004]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2004]
Director
 
[Broadway, 2003]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2003]
Director
 
[Broadway, 2001]
Director
 
[Broadway, 2000]
Director
 
[Broadway, 1999]
Production Supervisor
 
[Broadway, 1999]
Director
 
[Broadway, 1999]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 1998]
Director
 
[New York, 1996]
Director
 
[Broadway, 1995]
Director
 
[Broadway, 1993]
Director
 
[Broadway, 0]
Director
 
[Broadway, 1992]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 1990]
Director
 
[Broadway, 1990]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 1990]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 1990]
Director
 
[West End, 1989]
Director
 
[Broadway, 1989]
Director
 
[US Tour, 1988]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 1988]
Director
 
[Broadway, 1987]
Director
 
[Broadway, 1986]
Director
 
[Broadway, 1986]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 1986]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 1985]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 1985]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 1984]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 1984]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 1983]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 1981]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 1979]
Director

Jerry Zaks Movies

[1987]Outrageous Fortune Tobacco Clerk

[1989]Crimes and Misdemeanors Man on Campus

[1992]Husbands and Wives Dinner Party Guests


Jerry Zaks TV Shows

The Edge of Night Louis Van Dine

Jerry Zaks Awards and Nominations

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1996 - Best Director - Musical

Jerry Zaks, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum

Tony Awards - 1996 - Best Direction of a Musical

Jerry Zaks , A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1991 - Best Director

Jerry Zaks , Six Degrees of Separation

Tony Awards - 1991 - Best Direction of a Play

Jerry Zaks , Six Degrees of Separation

Tony Awards - 1991 - Best Direction of a Play

Jerry Zaks , Six Degrees of Separation

Drama Desk Awards - 1990 - Outstanding Director - Play

Jerry Zaks , Six Degrees of Separation

Tony Awards - 1986 - Best Direction of a Play

Jerry Zaks , The House of Blue Leaves

Obie Awards - 1985 - Direction

Jerry Zaks, The Foreigner

Obie Awards - 1985 - Direction

Jerry Zaks, The Marriage of Bette and Boo

Jerry Zaks Videos

Jerry Zaks News

HEAVEN KNOWS Will Receive Debut Readings This Week

'HEAVEN KNOWS,' a captivating production featuring book, music, and lyrics by Charles Bloom (known for his works 'Pablo' and 'Insomnia'), will have invitation-only debut readings on June 8th and 9th at 2pm. The venue for this exclusive event is Opera America's Scorca Hall in NYC.

Full Cast Set for SUMMER: THE DONNA SUMMER MUSICAL at The Gateway Playhouse

SUMMER: The Donna Summer Musical begins rehearsals and will run at The Gateway Playhouse from June 16 – July 16, 2023, to continue the 74th season.

HEAVEN KNOWS Will Receive Exclusive Debut Readings In NYC

'HEAVEN KNOWS,' a captivating production featuring book, music, and lyrics by Charles Bloom (known for his works 'Pablo' and 'Insomnia'), will have invitation-only debut readings on June 8th and 9th at 2pm. The venue for this exclusive event is Opera America's Scorca Hall in NYC.

Tatiana Wechsler, Ian Gallagher Fitzgerald & More to Star in BLOCKED, A New Musical Industry Presentation

TheaterWorksUSA will present an invite-only Industry presentation of the new musical BLOCKED, A New Musical with a book by Sinead Daly and music and lyrics by Ben Wexler on June 8 & 9, 2023.

TheaterWorksUSA to Receive NEA Grant for its Production of DOT DOT DOT: A New Musical

TheaterWorksUSA has been approved for a $40,000 Grants for Arts Projects award from the National Endowment for the Arts to support the development, world premiere production, and tour of DOT DOT DOT: A New Musical.

CINDERELLA to be Presented by 5-Star Theatricals This Summer

5-STAR THEATRICALS has announced the second show of its 2023-2024 season, the nine-time Tony nominated, revised 2013 Broadway version of the impossibly magical musical, CINDERELLA.

THE MAGIC SCHOOL BUS Comes to Westport Country Playhouse in June

Westport Country Playhouse’s Family Festivities Series will present the new musical adventure, “The Magic School Bus™: Lost in the Solar System,” on Sunday, June 4, at 1 and 4 p.m.

Jerry Zaks Will Lead The Nation's Top Regional Theater Actors As Master Teacher For The 2023 Lunt-Fontanne Fellowship Program

Ten Chimneys Foundation has announced prominent director Jerry Zaks will serve as Master Teacher for the 2023 Lunt-Fontanne Fellowship Program, a national program to serve the future of American theater.

Demetria Joyce Bailey Named as 2023 Lunt-Fontanne Fellow

Walnut Street Theatre has announced that Demetria Joyce Bailey has been selected as one of 10 stage actors in the United States to be a 2023 Lunt-Fontanne Fellow.

MRS. DOUBTFIRE to Host a Gala Performance Supporting Comic Relief on Father's Day

The new musical production Mrs. Doubtfire at the Shaftesbury Theatre in London will host a Gala performance supporting Comic Relief on Father’s Day, Sunday 18 June 2023 at 3pm.

FUNNY GIRL, MAMMA MIA!, and More Set For Peace Center's 2023-24 Broadway Season

The Peace Center unveiled its 2023-2024 Broadway season sponsored by Gibbs Cancer Center and the lineup is like a parade of the biggest names in modern music history. From its sensational start with the song and dance spectacular MJ all the way to its vivacious finale with MAMMA MIA!, this Peace Broadway season promises to have audiences leaping to their feet!

FUNNY GIRL, MJ & More Set for BroadwaySF 2023"2024 Season

BroadwaySF, part of the Ambassador Theatre Group, has announced six Broadway musicals coming to the Orpheum and Golden Gate Theatres as part of the 2023-2024 season.

Patti LuPone to Play Lilia Calderu in AGATHA: COVEN OF CHAOS on Disney+

Patti LuPone has revealed new details about her character in Disney's upcoming Agatha: Coven of Chaos series. LuPone went on to share new details about the secretive series, which follows Agatha Harkness, played by Kathryn Hahn, a fan-favorite character from WandaVision on Disney+.

Patti LuPone to Appear on THE VIEW Tomorrow

Patti LuPone is slated to appear on The View tomorrow, Tuesday, April 18. LuPone will discuss her new film, Beau Is Afraid, which premieres in theaters this Friday, April 21. The film also features Nathan Lane, Stephen McKinley Henderson, Amy Ryan, Richard Kind, and more.

Photos: First Look at Gabriel Vick in MRS. DOUBTFIRE in London

All new photos have been released of Gabriel Vick in the iconic role of Mrs. Doubtfire. The highly anticipated musical production will begin performances in London at the newly refurbished Shaftesbury Theatre from Friday 12 May 2023, with a Press Night on Thursday 22 June. 

Photos: TheaterWorksUSA Performs at The White House Easter Egg Roll

TheaterWorksUSA performed at The White House Easter Egg  Roll on April 10, 2023.  Check out photos here!

CAT KID COMIC CLUB: THE MUSICAL to be Presented at TheaterWorkUSA This Summer

Following the success of Dog Man: The Musical, TheaterWorkUSA’s new musical adaptation of  Dav Pilkey’s acclaimed and bestselling Cat Kid Comic Club series will debut at the Lucille Lortel Theatre.

MRS DOUBTFIRE National Tour Is Holding Virtual Open Call

The national tour of Mrs. Doubtfire, which is set to begin rehearsals in August 2023, is seeking technical dancers for its ensemble and understudy for Lydia Hillard (18+). Submissions are due Wednesday, April 12, 2023.

Review: CAPA SEASON at Ohio And Palace Theatres

What did our critic think of CAPA SEASON at Ohio And Palace Theatres? Be it their birthday, anniversary, Halloween, or the Fourth of July, everyone has a special day to which they look forward.

MRS. DOUBTFIRE North American Tour Will Launch This Fall

MRS. DOUBTFIRE, the musical comedy based on the beloved movie, will launch a North American Tour this Fall. Learn more about the production, including the full list of tour dates, here!

Jerry Zaks FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Jerry Zaks has appeared on Broadway in 3 shows.

Jerry Zaks has not appeared in the West End

Outstanding Direction of a Musical (Drama League Awards) for The Music Man , Outstanding Director of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Mrs. Doubtfire , Outstanding Director of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Hello, Dolly! , Outstanding Director of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Hello, Dolly! , Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Hello, Dolly! , Outstanding Director of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Sister Act , Outstanding Director of a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial , Outstanding Director of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Civil War , Best Director - Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum , Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum , Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Smokey Joe's Cafe , Outstanding Director, Non-Resident Play or Musical (Helen Hayes Awards) for Guys and Dolls , Outstanding Director, Non-Resident Play or Musical (Helen Hayes Awards) for Six Degrees of Separation , Outstanding Director - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Guys and Dolls , Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Guys and Dolls , Best Director (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Six Degrees of Separation , Best Direction of a Play (Tony Awards) for Six Degrees of Separation , Best Direction of a Play (Tony Awards) for Six Degrees of Separation , Outstanding Director - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Assassins , Outstanding Director - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Six Degrees of Separation , Outstanding Director - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Lend Me a Tenor , Outstanding Director, Non-Resident Production (Olivier Awards) for Wenceslas Square , Best Direction of a Play (Tony Awards) for Lend Me a Tenor , Best Director (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Wenceslas Square , Best Director (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Anything Goes , Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Anything Goes , Outstanding Director - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Anything Goes , Best Direction of a Play (Tony Awards) for The House of Blue Leaves , Direction (Obie Awards) for The Foreigner Direction (Obie Awards) for The Marriage of Bette and Boo and Outstanding Actor in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Tintypes .

Best Director - Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum , Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Guys and Dolls, Best Direction of a Play (Tony Awards) for Six Degrees of Separation, Outstanding Director - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Lend Me a Tenor, Best Direction of a Play (Tony Awards) for Lend Me a Tenor, Best Director (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Anything Goes, Best Director (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Wenceslas Square, Outstanding Director - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Anything Goes, Best Direction of a Play (Tony Awards) for The House of Blue Leaves Direction (Obie Awards) for The Foreignerand Direction (Obie Awards) for The Marriage of Bette and Boo.

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