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Productions

 
[West End, 2017]
Director
 
[US Tour, 2015]
Director, Co-Author
 
[Broadway, 2001]
Director
 
[Broadway, 1984]
Book Revisions
 
[Broadway, 1977]
Assistant General Manager
 
[Broadway, 1977]
Company Manager
 
[Broadway, 1974]
Assistant to Mr. Schlissel

Writing

Bookwriter
Bookwriter
Bookwriter
Bookwriter
Bookwriter

Awards and Nominations

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2001 - Outstanding Director of a Musical

Mark Bramble, 42nd Street

Tony Awards - 2001 - Best Direction of a Musical

Mark Bramble , 42nd Street


winner
Olivier Awards - 1984 - Musical of the Year

Mark Bramble, 42nd Street

Olivier Awards - 1981 - Musical of the Year

Mark BrambleBarnum

Tony Awards - 1981 - Best Book of a Musical

Mark Bramble, 42nd Street

Tony Awards - 1980 - Best Book of a Musical

Mark Bramble, Barnum

Videos

News


Surflight Theatre to bring 42ND STREET to The Stage
by Emmy Rice - Jul 6, 2025

Surflight’s adaptation of the 1980 staged musical 42nd Street, based on the book by Michael Stewart and Mark Bramble, directed and choreographed by Paula Hammons Sloan, takes us on the journey of Peggy Sawyer as she attempts to make her mark in the big apple.
BARNUM Comes to the Birmingham Hippodrome
by Stephi Wild - Jun 23, 2025

Bill Kenwright Ltd will present a major UK tour of Barnum, the classic Broadway musical that celebrates the life of the world’s greatest showman, P. T. Barnum. Barnum comes to Birmingham Hippodrome in April.
Lee Mead to Star in BARNUM 2026 UK Tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 20, 2025

A major UK tour of Barnum, the classic Broadway musical that celebrates the life of the world’s greatest showman, P.T. Barnum, will launch in 2026. Learn more here!
Jim Stanek Will Lead The REV Theatre Company's New Production of BARNUM
by Stephi Wild - Jun 12, 2025

The REV Theatre Company announced the cast and creative team for 'Barnum,' the second production of its 2025 season. Learn more about this upcoming show here!
Who Are the Most Tony-Nominated People of All Time?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - May 18, 2025

This time, the reader question was: Who are the most Tony-nominated people of all time? Audra McDonald now holds the record for the most-nominated performer, but do you know who has the most ever?
Spotlight: 42ND STREET at The Gateway Playhouse
by BWW Special Offer - May 16, 2025

Celebrate the Magic of Musical Theater with 42nd Street at The Gateway Playhouse
42 STREET to Open The Gateway's 76th Season in May
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 15, 2025

Come along and listen to the lullaby of Broadway as The Gateway starts its 76th Season with the tap sensation 42nd Street - a show that celebrates the magic of Broadway! Learn how to purchase tickets.
Review: BARNUM, Watermill Theatre
by Mica Blackwell - Jul 10, 2024

The Watermill’s dazzling production fully immerses the audience into the showman’s wondrous world in spite of its inherent script issues. With an all-round talented cast led by the ever charismatic Matt Rawle, you’d be justified if you wanted to run away and join the circus after watching this.
Photos: First Look at BARNUM at the Watermill Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jul 10, 2024

All new photos have been released from the Watermill Theatre's production of Barnum, the venue’s summer musical that is now playing. Check out the photos here!
Video: BARNUM at the Watermill Theatre Hits the Recording Studio
by Blair Ingenthron - Jun 30, 2024

Barnum, Newbury’s Watermill Theatre's spectacular summer musical is set to begin this week. Hear a recording of 'Come Follow the Band' and see rehearsal clips in the video here!
Photos: Go Inside Rehearsal for the BARNUM At Watermill Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 18, 2024

Go inside Newbury’s Watermill Theatre as the high-flying cast and creative team of Barnum, the venue’s spectacular summer musical, get busy in the rehearsal room! Check out photos of the cast in action below. 
Matt Rawle, Monique Young & More to Star in BARNUM at The Watermill Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 21, 2024

The Watermill Theatre has revealed the cast and creative team for Barnum, the venue’s spectacular summer musical. Learn how to purchase tickets.
How Often Are Musicals Revived with Their Original Director?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Mar 31, 2024

This time, the reader question was: How often is a musical revived on Broadway directed by its original director?
Review: Musical Theatre West Revisits Classic 42ND STREET in Long Beach
by Michael Quintos - Feb 13, 2024

For the most part, MTW's brand-new, admirably plucky 2024 production—now on stage through February 25—succeeds as an entertaining, visually cheerful show, filled with strong performances, a rousingly robust orchestra, and dynamic, zestfully tap-tastic dance numbers. Despite its lack of any real, serious stakes, the show itself is still a fun time.
The Watermill Reveals Details of Upcoming Season Including BARNUM and More!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 5, 2024

 Newbury's The Watermill Theatre has announced the rest of its 2024 season of work at the award-winning venue. Learn more about the upcoming lineup here!
MY FAVORITE THINGS Concert, Featuring Audra McDonald, Julian Ovenden, Aaron Tveit, and More, Will Come to Cinemas This February
by Stephi Wild - Jan 12, 2024

CinemaLive has announced a new season of musical events to play in 475 cinemas across the UK and Ireland in 2024, including My Favorite Things, starring Audra McDonald, Julian Ovenden, Aaron Tveit, and more. Check out the full slate here!
Arizona Theatre Company to Present National Theatre Live's HAMLET Starring Benedict Cumberbatch
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 21, 2023

Experience the best of British theatre in Tucson! Arizona Theatre Company presents National Theatre Live screenings at the Temple of Music and Art. Don't miss acclaimed productions like Hamlet, Fleabag, Good, and 42nd Street.
Theatre By The Sea Reveals 2024 Summer Season
by Stephi Wild - Sep 27, 2023

Theatre By The Sea has announced the 2024 Summer Schedule for Theatre By The Sea, which will include four sensational musicals. Learn more about the lineup here!
42nd STREET is Coming to Theatre Royal Glasgow in August
by Stephi Wild - Jul 28, 2023

The Theatre Royal Glasgow has announced that the UK tour of 42nd STREET is coming to the venue from Monday 21 August to Saturday 26 August 2023.
Musical Theatre West to Present 42ND STREET, MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET, and More in 72nd Season
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 24, 2023

Musical Theatre West will present 42nd Street (February 9-25), Million Dollar Quartet (April 12-28), Newsies (July 12-28) and Ain't Misbehavin' (October 18-November 3) in 2024 season.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Mark Bramble written?

Mark Bramble has written 5 shows including The Grand Tour (Bookwriter), Elizabeth and Essex (Bookwriter), Barnum (Bookwriter), Pieces of Eight (Bookwriter), 42nd Street (Bookwriter).

What awards has Mark Bramble been nominated for?

Outstanding Director of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for 42nd Street, Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for 42nd Street, Musical of the Year (Olivier Awards) for 42nd Street, Musical of the Year (Olivier Awards) for Barnum, Best Book of a Musical (Tony Awards) for 42nd Street and Best Book of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Barnum .

What awards has Mark Bramble won?

Mark Bramble won the Olivier Award for Musical of the Year for 42nd Street.

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