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BIO

As Artistic Director, Lynne has been the artistic visionary and leader of MTC since 1972, creating work that has put the company at the forefront of the American theatre. She has accepted every major theatre award on behalf of MTC. Directing credits include Margaret Edson’s Wit, Donald Margulies’ Collected Stories (Broadway) and The Loman Family Picnic; Charles Busch’s The Tale of the Allergist’s Wife (Broadway, national tour); Alan Ayckbourn’s Woman in Mind (Drama Desk nomination, Best Director) A Small Family Business (Broadway); David Greig’s The American Pilot; Ron Hutchinson’s Moonlight and Magnolias (MTC, Alliance Theatre); Leslie Ayvazian’s Nine Armenians (Drama Desk nomination, Best Director); David Rudkin’s Ashes (the Public, Obie Award). American premieres by Marsha Norman, Simon Gray, Howard Brenton, etc. Graduate of Bryn Mawr College, attended Yale School of Drama. Mr. Abbott Award, Margo Jones Award, Lucille Lortel Lifetime Achievement Award, The 2011 Lilly Award for Lifetime Achievement etc. Teaching: Yale, Fordham, NYU, Circle in the Square etc.

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Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 2016 - Best Play

Lynne MeadowThe Father

Tony Awards - 2014 - Best Play

Lynne Meadow, Casa Valentina

Tony Awards - 2014 - Best Play

Lynne Meadow, Outside Mullingar

Drama Desk Awards - 2013 - Outstanding Director of a Play

Lynne Meadow, The Assembled Parties

Tony Awards - 2013 - Best Play

Lynne Meadow, The Assembled Parties

Tony Awards - 2012 - Best Revival of a Play

Lynne Meadow, Master Class

Tony Awards - 2012 - Best Revival of a Play

Lynne Meadow, Wit


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The Lortels - 2011 - Lifetime Achievement Award

Lynne Meadow

Tony Awards - 2011 - Best Play

Lynne Meadow, Good People

Tony Awards - 2010 - Best Play

Lynne Meadow, Time Stands Still

Tony Awards - 2007 - Best Revival of a Play

Lynne Meadow, Translations


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Tony Awards - 2005 - Best Play

Lynne Meadow, Doubt

Drama Desk Awards - 1996 - Outstanding Director - Play

Lynne Meadow, Nine Armenians


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Drama League Awards - 1995 - Unique Contribution to the Theatre

Lynne Meadow

Drama Desk Awards - 1988 - Outstanding Director - Play

Lynne Meadow, Woman in Mind

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TDF & MTC to Host 2024-2025 NYC Regional Competition of August Wilson New Voices

TDF and Manhattan Theatre Club will cohost the 2024-25 New York City regional competition of August Wilson New Voices. this program aims to expose students from all five boroughs to August Wilson and to help participants hone their performance skills. Learn how to apply.
Beth Leavel, Ryan McCartan, Gavin Lee & More Join STEPHEN SONDHEIM’S OLD FRIENDS

Manhattan Theatre Club has revealed the Broadway co-stars who will join two-time Tony Award winner Bernadette Peters and Tony Award winner Lea Salonga in Cameron Mackintosh’s production of Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
Photos: VLADIMIR Opening Night at Manhattan Theatre Club

Manhattan Theatre Club is presenting world premiere of Vladimir, written by Erika Sheffer  and directed by Tony Award winner Daniel Sullivan. Check out photos from opening night! 
Tony-Winner Christopher Ashley To Receive Prestigious 'Mr. Abbott' Award From Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation

Christopher Ashley was announced as the recipient of the prestigious Mr. Abbott Award by the Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation, recognizing his outstanding contributions to the theater industry.
MTC Names Rachel Kara Pérez as Director of Learning and Community Engagement

Rachel Kara Pérez has been named Director of Learning and Community Engagement and will lead MTC’s renowned program previously known as MTC Education.
Eboni Booth Receives the MTC 2024-2025 Judith Champion Playwriting Fellowship

Manhattan Theatre Club has announced Pulitzer Prize winner Eboni Booth as the 2024-25 recipient of MTC’s Judith Champion Playwriting Fellowship, which is awarded annually.
Three World Premieres to Complete MTC 2024-25 Off-Broadway Season

Three world premieres will complete Manhattan Theatre Club's 2024-25 Off-Broadway season!
Video: Meet the Creators Behind the Tony-Nominated Shows of 2024

What makes a perfect Broadway play or musical? The creators of this season's Tony-nominated productions have some idea!
Exclusive: Manhattan Theatre Club's Trifecta

In this edition, we hear from Manhattan Theatre Club Artistic Director Lynne Meadow and Executive Director Chris Jennings, who contributed the below essay about their three  Tony-nominated plays, Jaja's African Hair Braiding, Prayer for the French Republic, and Mary Jane.
Photos: Inside Manhattan Theatre Club's 2024 Spring Gala

Manhattan Theatre Club just presented its annual Spring Gala at Cipriani 42nd Street. The evening included performances by the casts of many of this Broadway season’s most acclaimed musicals, including Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club, Days of Wine and Roses, The Great Gatsby, The Notebook, The Outsiders, The Who’s Tommy, and Water For Elephants. Check out photos from the big night!
Concert/Book Signing Announced to Celebrate Release of New Book CLOSER THAN EVER

In celebration of the release of Joshua Rosenblum's book CLOSER THAN EVER: The Unique Six-Decade Songwriting Partnership of Richard Maltby, Jr. and David Shire, Symphony Space is hosting a concert/book signing at the Leonard Nimoy Thalia on Monday, June 10 at 7 pm.
Jocelyn Bioh and Whitney White Will Appear in Conversation at the Museum of Broadway

Tony Award-nominated playwright Jocelyn Bioh and director  Whitney White will engage in a creative conversation moderated by Susan Kelechi Watson (“This is Us”) to discuss their groundbreaking, five-time Tony Award-nominated “Best Play,” Jaja’s African Hair Braiding.
Photos: Behind the Scenes with the 2024 Tony Nominees

The nominees gathered at the Sofitel New York on Thursday to meet the press for the first time and BroadwayWorld was there for the special day. Check out behind the scenes photos of the 2024 nominees below and check out even more of the acting nominees and creative nominees.
2024 Tony Awards Nominations- Live Reactions

The nominations for the 77th Annual Tony Awards were announced this morning by Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Renée Elise Goldsberry. Follow us throughout the day, as we'll bring you Tony nominee reactions!
Photos: On the Red Carpet at Opening Night of MARY JANE

Mary Jane, led by Rachel McAdams, written by Pulitzer Prize finalist Amy Herzog, officially opened on Broadway last night, April 23. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos from the opening night red carpet here!
Photos: Rachel McAdams and the Cast of MARY JANE Celebrate Opening Night

Mary Jane, led by Rachel McAdams, written by Pulitzer Prize finalist Amy Herzog, officially opened on Broadway last night, April 23. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos of the cast on opening night here!
MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG, CABARET & More Lead in Nominations for 2024 Drama League Awards

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Manhattan Theatre Club Will Bring EUREKA DAY to Broadway and VLADAMIR Off-Broadway Next Season

Manhattan Theatre Club has announced three shows that will open next season, including the Broadway premiere of Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends and Eureka Day, as well as the world premiere of Vladamir, which will open off-Broadway.
Bernadette Peters & Lea Salonga Will Lead STEPHEN SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS in LA and on Broadway

Center Theatre Group (CTG) announced the North American premiere of Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends, starring Bernadette Peters and Lea Salonga, and directed by Sir Matthew Bourne, playing at the Ahmanson Theatre from February 8—March 9, 2025. 
Manhattan Theatre Club to Present Spring Gala 2024 in May

Manhattan Theatre Club will present its annual Spring Gala on Monday, May 20 at Cipriani 42nd Street. Learn more!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Lynne Meadow been nominated for?

Best Play (Tony Awards) for The Father, Best Play (Tony Awards) for Casa Valentina, Best Play (Tony Awards) for Outside Mullingar, Outstanding Director of a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The Assembled Parties, Best Play (Tony Awards) for The Assembled Parties, Best Revival of a Play (Tony Awards) for Master Class, Best Revival of a Play (Tony Awards) for Wit, Lifetime Achievement Award (The Lortels), Best Play (Tony Awards) for Good People , Best Play (Tony Awards) for Time Stands Still, Best Revival of a Play (Tony Awards) for Translations, Best Play (Tony Awards) for Doubt, Outstanding Director - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Nine Armenians, Unique Contribution to the Theatre (Drama League Awards) and Outstanding Director - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Woman in Mind.

What awards has Lynne Meadow won?

Lynne Meadow has received several prestigious awards, including the Lifetime Achievement Award from The Lortels, the Best Play award at the Tony Awards for Doubt, and the Unique Contribution to the Theatre award from the Drama League Awards.

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