John Logan
Latest News on John Logan:
Gabriela Carrillo, Ryan Vasquez & Adéa Michelle Sessoms Join MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL North American Tour (Dec 3, 2025)
Photos: ZOMBIES Co-Stars Milo Manheim and Meg Donnelly Reunite at MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL (Nov 20, 2025)
Photos: Meg Donnelly, Christian Douglas, and More in MOULIN ROUGE! (Nov 20, 2025)
Gabriela Carrillo, Ryan Vasquez & Adéa Michelle Sessoms Join MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL North American Tour (Dec 3, 2025)
Photos: ZOMBIES Co-Stars Milo Manheim and Meg Donnelly Reunite at MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL (Nov 20, 2025)
Photos: Meg Donnelly, Christian Douglas, and More in MOULIN ROUGE! (Nov 20, 2025)
BIO
John Logan received the Tony, Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle and Drama League awards for his play Red. Other plays include Peter and Alice, I'll Eat You Last: A Chat With Sue Mengers and Never the Sinner. As a screenwriter, Logan has been three-times nominated for the Oscar, and has received Golden Globe, BAFTA, WGA, Edgar and PEN Center awards. His films include Skyfall, Spectre, Hugo, The AviaÂtor, Gladiator, Rango, Genius, Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, The Last Samurai and Any Given Sunday. He also created "Penny Dreadful" for Showtime.
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The Cast and Creative Team of "Swept Away" including Bob Crawford, Adrian Blake Enscoe, Wayne Duvall, John Logan, Scott Avett, Michael Mayer, Rachel Hauck, John Gallagher, Jr., Stark Sands, Seth Avett, Hunter Brown, Matt DeAngelis, Taurean Everett, Cameron Johnson, Brandon Kalm, Michael J. Mainwaring, Orville Mendoza, Tyrone L. Robinson, John Sygar, Jamari Johnson Williams, Brian Usifer, Will Van Dyke, Chris Miller, David Neumann
Date:
12/08/2023
From: Photos: The Avett Brothers Musical SWEPT AWAY Opens at Arena Stage!
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Director Alex Timbers; cast members Tam Mutu, Danny Burstein, Karen Olivo, Robyn Hurder, Aaron Tveit, Ricky Rojas, and Sahr Ngaujah; choreographer Sonya Tayeh; book writer John Logan, and music supervisor Justin Levine
Date:
07/10/2019
From: Photo Coverage: Welcome to the MOULIN ROUGE! The Cast and Creatives Meet the Press!
Director Alex Timbers; cast members Tam Mutu, Danny Burstein, Karen Olivo, Robyn Hurder, Aaron Tveit, Ricky Rojas, and Sahr Ngaujah; choreographer Sonya Tayeh; book writer John Logan, and music supervisor Justin Levine from â€Moulin Rouge!" The Broadway Musical at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre on July 9, 2019 in New York City.
Date:
07/09/2019
From: FREEZE FRAME: Meet the Cast & Creative Team of MOULIN ROUGE! on Broadway
Productions
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Awards and Nominations
Tony Awards - 2020 - Best Book of a Musical
John Logan, Moulin Rouge!
Olivier Awards - 2010 - Best New Play
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Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2010 - John Gassner Playwriting Award
John Logan, Red
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Tony Awards - 2010 - Best Play
John Logan, Red
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1998 - John Gassner Playwriting Award
John Logan , Never the Sinner
Videos
Video: First Trailer Released for Michael Jackson Biopic Starring Nephew Jaafar
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-11-06 10:31:24
Video: Solea Pfeiffer Performs 'Firework' From MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-02-18 15:13:31
Video: Kate Baldwin Sings 'Everything' from HELD MOMENTARILY at 54 Below
by Michael Major - 2024-12-16 17:05:50
SWEPT AWAY Original Broadway Cast Recording Will Be Released in February
by Stephi Wild - 2024-12-03 09:13:45
Video: The Avett Brothers Perform During SWEPT AWAY Opening Night Curtain Call
by Stephi Wild - 2024-11-20 07:44:29
Video: Avett Brothers Visit the Longacre Theatre and Talk SWEPT AWAY
by Nicole Rosky - 2024-11-04 16:28:31
Video: SWEPT AWAY on Broadway with John Gallagher, Jr., Stark Sands & More
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-10-26 09:02:05
Video: MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL Celebrates 5 Years on Broadway
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-07-27 14:19:42
Video: MOULIN ROUGE! 5th Anniversary Performance Curtain Call Speech
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-07-26 06:42:58
Video: The Avett Brothers Announce SWEPT AWAY Broadway Transfer From Queens Concert
by A.A. Cristi - 2024-05-17 23:02:33
Video: Watch Lele Pons Dance to 'El Tango de Roxanne' From MOULIN ROUGE!
by Michael Major - 2023-09-27 09:21:00
VIDEO: MOULIN ROUGE! National Tour Performs 'El Tango de Roxanne' on THE LATE LATE SHOW WITH JAMES CORDEN
by Michael Major - 2022-08-26 09:07:13
VIDEO: First Look at the New Trailer for MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL North American Tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2022-06-08 13:26:45
VIDEO: Meet MOULIIN ROUGE!'s New Stars- Derek Klena & Ashley Loren!
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - 2022-06-03 10:22:40
VIDEO: Watch As MOULIN ROUGE! on Tour Loads In at The Orpheum in Minneapolis
by Alan Henry - 2022-06-02 13:15:55
VIDEO: The Cast of MOULIN ROUGE! Performs on BRITAIN'S GOT TALENT
by Stephi Wild - 2022-05-31 06:47:50
News
Gabriela Carrillo, Ryan Vasquez & Adéa Michelle Sessoms Join MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL North American Tour
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 3, 2025
The North American tour of MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL will welcome new principal cast members this December. Gabriela Carrillo, Ryan Vasquez, and Adéa Michelle Sessoms will join the company beginning December 23 in San Francisco.
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 3, 2025
The North American tour of MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL will welcome new principal cast members this December. Gabriela Carrillo, Ryan Vasquez, and Adéa Michelle Sessoms will join the company beginning December 23 in San Francisco.
Photos: ZOMBIES Co-Stars Milo Manheim and Meg Donnelly Reunite at MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL
by Bruce Glikas - Nov 20, 2025
Milo Manheim and Meg Donnelly, who have starred alongside each other in the Zombies franchise, reunited backstage at Moulin Rouge! The Musical, where Donnelly is currently starring as Satine.
by Bruce Glikas - Nov 20, 2025
Milo Manheim and Meg Donnelly, who have starred alongside each other in the Zombies franchise, reunited backstage at Moulin Rouge! The Musical, where Donnelly is currently starring as Satine.
Photos: Meg Donnelly, Christian Douglas, and More in MOULIN ROUGE!
by Stephi Wild - Nov 20, 2025
All new photos have been released of the current Broadway cast of Moulin Rouge! The Musical, now starring Meg Donnelly as Satine, Christian Douglas as Christopher, Robert Petkoff as Harold Zidler and more! Check out the photos here.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 20, 2025
All new photos have been released of the current Broadway cast of Moulin Rouge! The Musical, now starring Meg Donnelly as Satine, Christian Douglas as Christopher, Robert Petkoff as Harold Zidler and more! Check out the photos here.
CHICAGO, KINKY BOOTS and More to Return to Mirvish Stages This Spring
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 17, 2025
Due to popular demand, David and Hannah Mirvish will present the return of four Broadway musicals to the Mirvish stages next spring! These Toronto audience favourites include Chicago and more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 17, 2025
Due to popular demand, David and Hannah Mirvish will present the return of four Broadway musicals to the Mirvish stages next spring! These Toronto audience favourites include Chicago and more.
MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL Comes to Jacksonville in March 2026
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 15, 2025
The FSCJ Artist Series Broadway in Jacksonville will present Moulin Rouge! The Musical March 10–15, 2026 at the Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 15, 2025
The FSCJ Artist Series Broadway in Jacksonville will present Moulin Rouge! The Musical March 10–15, 2026 at the Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts.
Photos: MOULIN ROUGE! On Broadway Welcomes Meg Donnelly As 'Satine'
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 12, 2025
Singer, songwriter, dancer, and actress Meg Donnelly (Disney’s Zombies film franchise, American Housewife) made her Broadway debut this evening in Broadway's Moulin Rouge! the Musical in the role of Satine. Check out photos of her first curtain call!
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 12, 2025
Singer, songwriter, dancer, and actress Meg Donnelly (Disney’s Zombies film franchise, American Housewife) made her Broadway debut this evening in Broadway's Moulin Rouge! the Musical in the role of Satine. Check out photos of her first curtain call!
Cast Set For Sting-Led THE LAST SHIP in Amsterdam, Paris, and Brisbane
by Stephi Wild - Nov 7, 2025
Seventeen-time Grammy Award winning artist Sting will perform in his musical, The Last Ship, in Amsterdam, Brisbane and Paris. Now, additional casting has been announced for the production.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 7, 2025
Seventeen-time Grammy Award winning artist Sting will perform in his musical, The Last Ship, in Amsterdam, Brisbane and Paris. Now, additional casting has been announced for the production.
Review: Vampires, Victorians, and a Sendup of Bram Stoker
by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold - Nov 7, 2025
In this revolving door, gender-bending farce, five actors switch roles with dizzying speed to tell the tale of Count Dracula on the trail of his latest conquest, Lucy, who is determined to break Victorian convention.
by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold - Nov 7, 2025
In this revolving door, gender-bending farce, five actors switch roles with dizzying speed to tell the tale of Count Dracula on the trail of his latest conquest, Lucy, who is determined to break Victorian convention.
Video: First Trailer Released for Michael Jackson Biopic Starring Nephew Jaafar
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 6, 2025
The first teaser has been released for Michael, the highly anticipated yet oft-delayed musical biopic about Michael Jackson. Starring Michael Jackson's nephew, Jaafar Jackson, as the musical icon, the movie will arrive in theaters on April 24, 2026.
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 6, 2025
The first teaser has been released for Michael, the highly anticipated yet oft-delayed musical biopic about Michael Jackson. Starring Michael Jackson's nephew, Jaafar Jackson, as the musical icon, the movie will arrive in theaters on April 24, 2026.
TV: Ya disponible el primer tráiler en español de MICHAEL, la película sobre la vida del Rey del Pop
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez - Nov 6, 2025
Dirigida por Antoine Fuqua y protagonizada por Jaafar Jackson, la cinta llega a los cines españoles el 24 de abril de 2026
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez - Nov 6, 2025
Dirigida por Antoine Fuqua y protagonizada por Jaafar Jackson, la cinta llega a los cines españoles el 24 de abril de 2026
A CHORUS LINE & More Lead Philadelphia's November 2025 Top Theatre Shows
by Team BWW - Oct 31, 2025
Philadelphia is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for November 2025 include A Chorus Line and more.
by Team BWW - Oct 31, 2025
Philadelphia is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for November 2025 include A Chorus Line and more.
DRACULA: A COMEDY OF TERRORS Comes To Good Theater
by Stephi Wild - Oct 31, 2025
Good Theater will bring a sharply comedic twist to the gothic canon this fall with the Portland premiere of Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors, set for this November. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Oct 31, 2025
Good Theater will bring a sharply comedic twist to the gothic canon this fall with the Portland premiere of Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors, set for this November. Learn more here!
Review: MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL Returns to OC’s Segerstrom Center
by Michael Quintos - Oct 30, 2025
After making a splash when it first visited the OC back in 2022, MOULIN ROUGE! - THE MUSICAL—the dazzling, Tony Award-winning 2019 Broadway stage adaptation of Baz Luhrmann's groundbreaking 2001 movie musical—is back full throttle at Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa for a limited week-long engagement that continues through November 2, 2025 (the show then travels an hour north to Los Angeles' Hollywood Pantages Theatre for performances running November 4-16, 2025). More impressive than before, this vibrant, high-octane, gorgeous-looking musical extravaganza continues to be an overwhelming spectacle for the senses.
by Michael Quintos - Oct 30, 2025
After making a splash when it first visited the OC back in 2022, MOULIN ROUGE! - THE MUSICAL—the dazzling, Tony Award-winning 2019 Broadway stage adaptation of Baz Luhrmann's groundbreaking 2001 movie musical—is back full throttle at Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa for a limited week-long engagement that continues through November 2, 2025 (the show then travels an hour north to Los Angeles' Hollywood Pantages Theatre for performances running November 4-16, 2025). More impressive than before, this vibrant, high-octane, gorgeous-looking musical extravaganza continues to be an overwhelming spectacle for the senses.
Tickets to MOULIN ROUGE! National Tour at Proctors on Sale Now
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 28, 2025
The first North American tour of Moulin Rouge! The Musical, winner of 10 Tony Awards including Best Musical, will play in Schenectady at Proctors. Tickeets are on sale now!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 28, 2025
The first North American tour of Moulin Rouge! The Musical, winner of 10 Tony Awards including Best Musical, will play in Schenectady at Proctors. Tickeets are on sale now!
& JULIET, KIMBERLY AKIMBO and More Single Tickets On Sale At Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 17, 2025
Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall at FSW has announced that single tickets for all productions in the 2025-2026 Fifth Third Bank Broadway Series are now on sale.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 17, 2025
Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall at FSW has announced that single tickets for all productions in the 2025-2026 Fifth Third Bank Broadway Series are now on sale.
John Cardoza Makes Last-Minute Return to MOULIN ROUGE! Tour
by Michael Major - Sep 26, 2025
John Cardoza seemingly made an emergency return to Moulin Rouge! on tour last night at 'Christian.' The Notebook alum joined the touring production last minute on September 24. Watch the video of his curtain call!
by Michael Major - Sep 26, 2025
John Cardoza seemingly made an emergency return to Moulin Rouge! on tour last night at 'Christian.' The Notebook alum joined the touring production last minute on September 24. Watch the video of his curtain call!
Meg Donnelly To Make Broadway Debut In MOULIN ROUGE! As 'Satine'
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 26, 2025
Disney star Meg Donnelly will make her Broadway debut as Satine in Moulin Rouge! The Musical at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre, November 11, 2025–March 1, 2026.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 26, 2025
Disney star Meg Donnelly will make her Broadway debut as Satine in Moulin Rouge! The Musical at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre, November 11, 2025–March 1, 2026.
National Tour of RED Premieres at Thalian Hall
by Stephi Wild - Sep 24, 2025
Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts has announced a production and technical residency of RED, John Logan’s Tony Award-winning play, directed by Shane Fernando and co-produced with KMP Artists.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 24, 2025
Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts has announced a production and technical residency of RED, John Logan’s Tony Award-winning play, directed by Shane Fernando and co-produced with KMP Artists.
Bob The Drag Queen to Make Broadway Debut in MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 19, 2025
Drag superstar, comedian, actor, and New York Times best-selling author Bob The Drag Queen will make her Broadway debut as “Harold Zidler.” Bob joins the company at Broadway’s Al Hirschfeld Theatre beginning Tuesday, January 27, 2026.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 19, 2025
Drag superstar, comedian, actor, and New York Times best-selling author Bob The Drag Queen will make her Broadway debut as “Harold Zidler.” Bob joins the company at Broadway’s Al Hirschfeld Theatre beginning Tuesday, January 27, 2026.
MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL to Premiere in Vancouver January 2026
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 17, 2025
Broadway Across Canada has announced that Moulin Rouge! The Musical, winner of 10 Tony Awards including Best Musical, will play Vancouver’s Queen Elizabeth Theatre from January 20–25, 2026.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 17, 2025
Broadway Across Canada has announced that Moulin Rouge! The Musical, winner of 10 Tony Awards including Best Musical, will play Vancouver’s Queen Elizabeth Theatre from January 20–25, 2026.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has John Logan written?
John Logan has written 8 shows including Never the Sinner (Playwright), Red (Playwright), Peter and Alice (Playwright), I'll Eat You Last: A Chat With Sue Mengers (Playwright), The Last Ship (Co-bookwriter), Superhero (Bookwriter), Moulin Rouge! (Book Writer), Swept Away (Bookwriter).
What awards has John Logan been nominated for?
Best Book of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Moulin Rouge!, Best New Play (Olivier Awards) for Red , John Gassner Playwriting Award (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Red, Best Play (Tony Awards) for Red and John Gassner Playwriting Award (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Never the Sinner.
What awards has John Logan won?
John Logan won the Tony Award for Best Play for Red.
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