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John Logan

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.

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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 Avia­tor, 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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Productions

Moulin Rouge!Moulin Rouge!
 
[US Tour, 2022]
Book
Moulin Rouge! The MusicalMoulin Rouge! The Musical
 
[West End, 2022]
Book
Moulin Rouge! The MusicalMoulin Rouge! The Musical
 
[West End, 2021] [Replacement]
Book[Replacement]
Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812
 
[Broadway, 2016]
Producer
The Last ShipThe Last Ship
 
[Broadway, 2014]
Book
Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812
 
[Off-Broadway, 2013]
Producer
Hauptman
 
[Off-Broadway, 1992]
Director

Writing

Red
Playwright
Never the Sinner
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

Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 2020 - Best Book of a Musical

John Logan, Moulin Rouge!

Olivier Awards - 2010 - Best New Play

John Logan, Red

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2010 - John Gassner Playwriting Award

John Logan, Red


winner
Tony Awards - 2010 - Best Play

John Logan, Red

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1998 - John Gassner Playwriting Award

John Logan, Never the Sinner

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Photos: Inside the MOULIN ROUGE! Closing Night Celebration Photo
Photos: Inside the MOULIN ROUGE! Closing Night Celebration
by Bruce Glikas - Sep 4, 2026

Just last weekend, Moulin Rouge! The Musical, played its final performance at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre, following 24 previews and 2297 regular performances. Watch videos from the special performance here and check out photos from inside the final show and after party here.
CASTING CALL: MOULIN ROUGE! busca a sus protagonistas con el inicio de sus audiciones Photo
CASTING CALL: MOULIN ROUGE! busca a sus protagonistas con el inicio de sus audiciones en España
by Adela González Pérez - Sep 3, 2026

Stage Entertainment convoca un proceso de selección abierto hasta el 13 de septiembre de 2026 para encontrar a los protagonistas de la gran superproducción de Broadway
Video: Former Christians and Satines Sing 'Come What May' at MOULIN ROUGE! Closing Ni Photo
Video: Former Christians and Satines Sing 'Come What May' at MOULIN ROUGE! Closing Night
by Stephi Wild - Aug 31, 2026

Following the final performance of Moulin Rouge! on Broadway, several former actors who played the roles of Christian and Satine took the stage to perform 'Come What May.' Watch the video here!
MOULIN ROUGE! Plays Final Broadway Performance Photo
MOULIN ROUGE! Plays Final Broadway Performance
by Sidney Paterra - Aug 30, 2026

Broadway says goodbye to Moulin Rouge! The Musical, which concludes its run at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre, following 24 previews and 2297 regular performances. The theatre will soon be home to Paddington, which begins performances on March 30, 2027.
John Patrick Shanley to be Honored With 2026 Monte Cristo Award by Eugene O’Neill T Photo
John Patrick Shanley to be Honored With 2026 Monte Cristo Award by Eugene O’Neill Theater Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 20, 2026

The Eugene O’Neill Theater Center will present its 2026 Monte Cristo Award to Tony, Pulitzer, and Academy Award-winning playwright and O’Neill alumnus John Patrick Shanley at a gala celebration.
Photos: Aaron Tveit and Kelsie Watts in MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL Photo
Photos: Aaron Tveit and Kelsie Watts in MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 18, 2026

Aaron Tveit is returning to Moulin Rouge! The Musical on Broadway. Get a first look at photos of Tveit as Christian alongside Kelsie Watts who plays Satine!
Aaron Tveit Returns to MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL Photo
Aaron Tveit Returns to MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - Aug 18, 2026

Tony Award-winner Aaron Tveit, who originated the role of “Christian” in the Moulin Rouge! The Musical's world premiere and on Broadway, is returning to the show!
ASCENT: Viola Davis to Star in Paramount+ Thriller Series Photo
ASCENT: Viola Davis to Star in Paramount+ Thriller Series
by Joshua Wright - Aug 4, 2026

Viola Davis will star in and executive produce Ascent, a Paramount+ thriller created by John Logan, playing a corporate fixer whose estranged daughter is put in danger.
Aaron Tveit to Rejoin MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL as 'Christian' Photo
Aaron Tveit to Rejoin MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL as 'Christian'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 23, 2026

Tony Award-winner Aaron Tveit, who originated the role of “Christian” in Moulin Rouge! The Musical's world premiere and on Broadway, will return one final time for a strictly limited engagement of 15 performances.
Review: MOULIN ROUGE! at Broadway At The Hobby Center Photo
Review: MOULIN ROUGE! at Broadway At The Hobby Center
by Jonathan Netek - Jul 15, 2026

Baz Luhrmann’s revolutionary film comes to life onstage, remixed into a musical mash-up extravaganza. Directed by Tony Award winner Alex Timbers, MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL is a theatrical celebration of Truth, Beauty, Freedom and, above all, Love.
AK Naderer to Join MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL as 'Nini' Photo
AK Naderer to Join MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL as 'Nini'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 14, 2026

Moulin Rouge! The Musical will welcome AK Naderer to the company in July, replacing Samantha Dodemaide as 'Nini'. The Broadway production of Moulin Rouge! The Musical will end its run in August.
Exclusive: MICHAEL Behind-the-Scenes Clip Spotlights Nia Long as Katherine Jackson Photo
Exclusive: MICHAEL Behind-the-Scenes Clip Spotlights Nia Long as Katherine Jackson
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 14, 2026

A new behind-the-scenes clip from the Michael Jackson biopic is spotlighting Nia Long's performance as Michael's mother, Katherine Jackson. Check it out now.
MICHAEL Becomes the Highest-Grossing Biopic of All Time Photo
MICHAEL Becomes the Highest-Grossing Biopic of All Time
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 29, 2026

The Michael Jackson biopic, which previously broke records as the highest-grossing musical biopic, is now the highest-grossing biopic, full stop, beating Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer.
Photos: RED is Now Playing at Laguna Playhouse Photo
Photos: RED is Now Playing at Laguna Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Jun 22, 2026

Laguna Playhouse has released all new production photos from Red by John Logan, now playing at the Playhouse. Learn more about the show and check out the photos here!
Review: MOULIN ROUGE!: THE MUSICAL at The Kennedy Center Photo
Review: MOULIN ROUGE!: THE MUSICAL at The Kennedy Center
by Doug Poms - Jun 21, 2026

This dazzling production, a feast for the eyes and ears, runs through June 28 at the Kennedy Center. The show delivers a fun, nostalgic and moving experience.
RED to Open at Cape Rep Barn Photo
RED to Open at Cape Rep Barn
by Stephi Wild - Jun 17, 2026

John Logan's RED, directed by Izaak van der Wende, will be presented by Bits and Bobs Theater Company at the Cape Rep Barn in Massachusetts. Learn more here!
THE CHINESE LADY, RED, and More Set For Artswest's 2026-2027 Season Photo
THE CHINESE LADY, RED, and More Set For Artswest's 2026-2027 Season
by Stephi Wild - Jun 17, 2026

ArtsWest announced its 2026-2027 season, titled 'A Visible Existence,' featuring five productions including THE CHINESE LADY, RED, ANTHROPOLOGY, SNOWED IN, and P.Y.G. OR THE MIS-EDUMACATION OF DORIAN BELLE at its Seattle theater.
Michael Movie Box Office Hits $911.9M, Tops All Music Biopics Photo
Michael Movie Box Office Hits $911.9M, Tops All Music Biopics
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 12, 2026

The Michael Jackson biopic hits $911.9M worldwide, making Michael movie box office history as the highest-grossing music biopic ever, surpassing Bohemian Rhapsody.
Broadway Says Goodbye To Boneau/Bryan-Brown, The Press Office That Shaped Theater His Photo
Broadway Says Goodbye To Boneau/Bryan-Brown, The Press Office That Shaped Theater History
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 24, 2026

It's the end of an era on Broadway. As BroadwayWorld reported last month, the curtain has officially come down on Boneau/Bryan-Brown, the iconic Broadway press office founded by ATPAM-members Chris Boneau and Adrian Bryan-Brown, after more than three decades representing theatre on Broadway, Off-Broadway and around the world.
KIM'S CONVENIENCE & More Lead Los Angeles' Summer 2026 Top Theatre Shows Photo
KIM'S CONVENIENCE & More Lead Los Angeles' Summer 2026 Top Theatre Shows
by Team BWW - Jun 10, 2026

Los Angeles 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 Summer 2026 include Kim's Convenience and more.
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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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