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John Wood Awards and Nominations

Olivier Awards - 1981 - Actor of the Year in a Revival

John WoodThe Provoked Wife


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Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1978 - Best Actor

John Wood, Deathtrap


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Drama Desk Awards - 1976 - Outstanding Actor - Play

John Wood, Travesties


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Tony Awards - 1976 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play

John Wood, Travesties

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REVIEW: Guest Reviewer Sienna Brown Shares Her Thoughts on THE GREAT DIVIDE


REVIEW: Guest Reviewer Sienna Brown Shares Her Thoughts on THE GREAT DIVIDE

David Williamson Emerges From Retirement to Bring THE GREAT DIVIDE to the Ensemble Theatre Next Month


Australia's most prolific playwright, David Williamson, is emerging from retirement to present his latest play, The Great Divide, at Ensemble Theatre from 8 March to 27 April. Learn more about the play and find out how to attend here!

Review: MONO at His Majesty's Theatre


Monologues have been a central part of theatre for as long as there has been theatre, so what better way for three expert entertainers to show off their skills? MONO delivers nine monologues to make you laugh and smile, whilst providing the rare opportunity to see three masters of comedy and entertainment meeting right at the junction of the two.

Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of THE UNBELIEVING at 59E59 Theaters


59E59 Theaters and The Civilians is presenting The Unbelieving by Marin Gazzaniga (So Close) and directed by Steve Cosson (Whisper House). The Unbelieving is now officially open, and will run through November 20, 2022. See photos from opening night here!

Portland Stage Presents SHERLOCK HOLMES: THE FINAL ADVENTURE This Weekend


Sherlock Holmes: The Final Adventure by Steven Dietz, adapted from the original 1899 play by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and William Gillette, opens at Portland Stage Friday, October 28 at 7:30 pm.

How Many Tom Stoppard Plays Have Been Performed on Broadway?


Leopoldstadt marks the 19th production of a Tom Stoppard play to open on Broadway since Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead opened 55 years ago. Stoppard has won four Best Play Tony Awards, more than any other playwright in history. What are the 18 other productions of Tom Stoppard plays to open on Broadway? Let's take a look back!

Bunbury Productions Presents: MONO �" A Three-Person One-Man Show


Bunbury Productions has announced that the comedy smash hit Mono is coming to Adelaide for a week playing in the Dunstan Playhouse, 1 – 5 February 2023. Tickets are on sale from 10.00am Friday 30 September through Ticketek. 

MONO Will Embark on Australian Tour in 2022


Bunbury Productions has announced the first national tour of “Mono”, a comedy tour de farce from three of Australia’s best loved performers.

Return Fire Productions Presents Comedy Revue MONO


Return Fire Productions, producers of the smash-hit theatre comedy revue Senior Moments, have announced their new comedy, Mono, starring Max Gillies (The Gillies Report), Jean Kittson (The Big Gig) and John Wood (Blue Heelers).

BWW REVIEW: A Desire To Die With Dignity Drives A Family To Deal With Their Ruptured Relationships in CRUNCH TIME.


David Williamson rounds out over half a century of putting Australian stories stage with his final work, CRUNCH TIME.

THE WIZARD OF OZ ARENA SPECTACULAR Embarks on an Australian Tour Beginning This Month


The Wizard of Oz Arena Spectacular will embark on a tour of Australian, kicking off at the Qudos Bank Arena on Saturday 25th January 2020 for two shows only.

David Williamson's Final Play CRUNCH TIME Opens At Ensemble Theatre


CRUNCH TIME, David Williamson's incisive play about fierce sibling rivalry will open at Ensemble Theatre and with his razor sharp wit and humour, he will tackle pertinent social issues head-on in this tale of family and duty. This will be David Williamson's final play before he retires after 50 years of writing some of Australia's best satirical plays.

BWW REVIEW: Anthony Warlow And Jemma Rix Stun In Concertworks' JEKYLL & HYDE


In celebration of the 25th Anniversary of the release of the 'Complete Works' double CD of Leslie Bricusse (Book and Lyrics) and Frank Wildhorn's (Music) JEKYLL & HYDE, Concertworks presents the first Australian professional presentation of the gothic musical.

Photo Flash: Anthony Warlow & Jenna Rix Star In JEKYLL & HYDE


A star-studded cast including some of Australia's most celebrated opera, television, film and music theatre performers lncluding Anthony Warlow and Jemma Rix star in Jekyll & Hyde.

Pace University Alumni Receive Fulbright Awards To Study Abroad


Two Pace University alumni are studying abroad after receiving the prestigious Fulbright Award. Gerrard James, an alumnus of the Actors Studio Drama School (ASDS) at Pace, has received a Fulbright Award to study classical acting at Oxford University in London. Sabrina Vasques, an alumna of Pace's College of Health Professions, has been awarded a teaching assistantship in Ecuador.

Detroit Fringe Festival Kicks Off Next Week


CMAP (Carrie Morris Arts Production) has announced the return of the much anticipated 'Detroit Fringe Festival'. Now in its sixth year, this grassroots performing arts festival has featured the work of over 200 artists, highlighting new and work-in-progress creations from Michigan playwrights and performers. Spanning 4-days at different venues in Detroit and Hamtramck this year's Fest runs Thursday to Sunday, September 19 a?" 22.

Full Cast Announced for JEKYLL & HYDE


A star-studded cast including some of Australia's most celebrated opera, television, film and music theatre performers will join Anthony Warlow and Jemma Rix in Jekyll & Hyde, to be staged in October in Melbourne and November in Sydney 2019, Concertworks announced today.

SENIOR MOMENTS Returns With a New National Tour


After sell-out shows around the country, the hilarious comedy revue Senior Moments is back by popular demand for a new national tour from February 2019, with the legendary John Wood, Max Gillies, Benita Collings and Geoff Harvey returning with a cast of young and old in this senior theatrical smash-hit.

John Stahl And Cathy Tyson Join Charles Lawson In The World Premiere UK Tour Of REBUS: LONG SHADOWS


Daniel Schumann, Lee Dean and Cambridge Arts Theatre in association with Birmingham Repertory Theatre today announce John Stahl (Big Ger Cafferty) and Cathy Tyson (Siobhan Clarke) will join Charles Lawson (John Rebus) in Rebus: Long Shadows, a brand new Rebus story written exclusively for the stage by author of the original novels, Ian Rankin and playwright Rona Munro. Further casting to be announced shortly.

THE TRUE BLUE REVUE Brings Australian History to Concourse Theatre


The True Blue Revue is a comedy sensation about the history of our nation, starring Gold Logie winner John Wood (Blue Heelers) and Cameron Daddo (The Sound of Music), with Midday Maestro Geoff Harvey on piano, playing at The Concourse, Chatswood in a strictly limited premiere season from 19-23 September.

John Wood FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has John Wood been nominated for?

John Wood has been nominated for several awards throughout his career. These nominations include Actor of the Year in a Revival at the Olivier Awards for "The Provoked Wife," Best Actor at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "Deathtrap," Outstanding Actor - Play at the Drama Desk Awards for "Travesties," and Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play at the Tony Awards for "Travesties."

What awards has John Wood won?

John Wood has won the following awards: Best Actor from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Deathtrap, Outstanding Actor - Play from the Drama Desk Awards for Travesties, and Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play from the Tony Awards for Travesties.

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