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Marshall Brickman

Films: (author or co-author) Sleeper, Annie Hall (AA), Manhattan, Manhattan Murder Mystery; (writer/director) Simon, Lovesick, The Manhattan Project, Sister Mary Explains it All. Television: The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson (head writer), The Dick Cavett ABC late night show (head writer/co-producer).

Date of Birth: August 25, 1941 (85)

Birth Place: Rio de Janeiro, BRAZIL

BIO

Films: (author or co-author) Sleeper, Annie Hall (AA), Manhattan, Manhattan Murder Mystery; (writer/director) Simon, Lovesick, The Manhattan Project, Sister Mary Explains it All. Television: The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson (head writer), The Dick Cavett ABC late night show (head writer/co-producer). Mr. Brickman entered show business as a musician, first as a member of the folk group the Tarriers and then, along with John and Michelle Phillips, as one of the New Journeymen, which re-emerged a year later (Brickman having moved onto saner pursuits) as The Mamas and the Papas. Brickman’s recording (with Eric Weissberg) of the soundtrack of Deliverance, recorded in 1963, achieved gold status twice and remains a healthy seller around the world forty years later. Mr. Brickman has published in The New York Times, The New Yorker, Playboy, and other periodicals.

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Productions

 
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Writing

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Awards and Nominations


winner
Olivier Awards - 2009 - Best New Musical

Marshall Brickman, Jersey Boys

Tony Awards - 2006 - Best Book of a Musical

Marshall Brickman, Jersey Boys

Videos

News

THE ADDAMS FAMILY to Open at Stage West Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 15, 2026

Stage West Playhouse will present THE ADDAMS FAMILY, directed by Brady Lay, featuring Katherine Hines as Wednesday and Cameron Gotay as Gomez. The musical runs in Spring Hill.
Review: ADDAMS FAMILY YOUNG@PART at Red Curtain Theatre in Conway
by Theresa Bertram - Oct 12, 2026

What did our critic think of ADDAMS FAMILY YOUNG@PART at Red Curtain Theatre?
Review: JERSEY BOYS THE MUSICAL at Thalia Mara Hall
by Juliana Asbill - Oct 7, 2026

The timeless jukebox musical revisited Thalia Mara Hall almost 8 years after their most recent stop in Jackson, and it was a joy to see that the magic of the story of the Four Seasons hasn't faded at all in 20 years of touring!
JERSEY BOYS 20th Anniversary Tour to Play State Theatre New Jersey
by Stephi Wild - Oct 6, 2026

The Tony Award-winning musical JERSEY BOYS will perform three shows at State Theatre New Jersey in New Brunswick on October 16–17, 2026. Tickets start at $52.
Review: THE ADDAMS FAMILY MUSICAL at BrightSide Theatre
by Tina St. Angelo - Oct 5, 2026

Opening its 15th season, BrightSide Theatre in Naperville is presenting The Addams Family Musical which runs through October 18,. The musical, written by Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice, with music and lyrics by Andrew Lippa, is the first time the familiar characters created by Charles Addams appeared on stage.
Review Roundup: JERSEY BOYS Launches 20th Anniversary Tour
by Stephi Wild - Sep 30, 2026

The Tony & Olivier Award-winning JERSEY BOYS has launched its 20th Anniversary tour, which kicked off in September 2026. Read the reviews for Jersey Boys on tour here!
Photos: First Look at JERSEY BOYS 20th Anniversary Tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 29, 2026

You can now get a first look at the Tony & Olivier Award-winning JERSEY BOYS' 20th Anniversary Touring Company. The new North American tour of JERSEY BOYS premiered at the Landmark Theatre in Syracuse, NY.
THE ADDAMS FAMILY Comes to Palo Alto Players
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 25, 2026

Palo Alto Players continues its 96th season with THE ADDAMS FAMILY. Based on the beloved characters created by Charles Addams, THE ADDAMS FAMILY is filled with eccentric characters, catchy music, and plenty of laughs. When Wednesday Addams falls in love with a “normal” young man, she must introduce her boyfriend and his family to the delightfully kooky Addams clan—with hilariously unexpected results.
De Broadway a Madrid: LA FAMILIA ADDAMS celebra hoy su estreno oficial en el Teatro Calderón
by Adela González Pérez - Sep 23, 2026

Con motivo de su noche de gala, repasamos el viaje del musical desde su origen en Nueva York hasta su llegada a España en 2017 y su renovada puesta en escena actual.
THE ADDAMS FAMILY to Open at TheaterWorks in Peoria
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 21, 2026

TheaterWorks stages the Broadway musical THE ADDAMS FAMILY with a 21-actor local cast at the Peoria Center for the Performing Arts. Chris Hamby directs the production, which centers on Wednesday's romance with a normal young man.
LA FAMILIA ADDAMS regalará entradas en la Puerta del Sol a las mejores Miércoles
by Adela González Pérez - Sep 15, 2026

Tras agotarse las plazas online, la producción premiará in situ los veinte mejores disfraces el 23 de septiembre.
THINGS FOR THING Campaign to Support Breast Cancer Care
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 9, 2026

Lighthouse Repertory Theatre will collect personal-care items during performances of THE ADDAMS FAMILY – A NEW MUSICAL COMEDY to support individuals receiving breast cancer treatment through the Islip Breast Cancer Coalition.
THE ADDAMS FAMILY: The Musical to Open Walnut Street Theatre's 218th Season
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 2, 2026

Walnut Street Theatre in Philadelphia will present THE ADDAMS FAMILY: The Musical on its Mainstage, with Richard Stafford returning as director and choreographer for the Tony-nominated musical.
THE ADDAMS FAMILY: The Musical to Open Walnut Street Theatre Season
by Stephi Wild - Aug 28, 2026

Walnut Street Theatre in Philadelphia will open its new season with THE ADDAMS FAMILY: The Musical, starring Lindsey Bliven and Damon Bonetti as Morticia and Gomez Addams.
THE ADDAMS FAMILY MUSICAL Cast Set for BrightSide Theatre Run
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 24, 2026

BrightSide Theatre announced its cast and creative team for THE ADDAMS FAMILY MUSICAL, with Scott Kelley and Samantha Keret leading as Gomez and Morticia at Meiley-Swallow Hall in Naperville.
JERSEY BOYS Will Come to Thalia Mara Hall in September
by Stephi Wild - Aug 18, 2026

JERSEY BOYS is set to come to Jackson, Mississippi, as part of the 20th anniversary U.S. tour, with a one-night engagement at Thalia Mara Hall in September.
JERSEY BOYS to Return to Bass Hall for 20th Anniversary Tour
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 17, 2026

The Tony Award-winning musical will kick off Fort Worth's Broadway at the Bass season, telling the story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons at Bass Performance Hall.
Tickets to JERSEY BOYS Tour in Chicago on Sale Now
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 14, 2026

Tickets for the original Tony & Olivier Award-winning musical sensation, Jersey Boys in Chciago, are now on sale. The engagement will play Broadway In Chicago’s CIBC Theatre for a limited two-week engagement.
JERSEY BOYS 20th Anniversary Tour Comes to Shea's Buffalo Theatre In May 2027
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 13, 2026

Complete casting has been announced for the JERSEY BOYS 20th Anniversary North American Tour, which will play Shea's Buffalo Theatre for eight performances May 18 through May 23, 2027.
Video: First Look at the 20th Anniversary UK and Ireland tour of JERSEY BOYS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 12, 2026

You can now get a first look at footage of the 20th Anniversary UK & Ireland tour of the original Tony and Olivier award-winning musical Jersey Boys. The tour will run into 2027.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Marshall Brickman written?

Marshall Brickman has written 4 shows including Straws in the Wind (Sketches), Jersey Boys (Bookwriter), The Addams Family (Bookwriter), Happy Trails (Bookwriter).

What awards has Marshall Brickman been nominated for?

Best New Musical (Olivier Awards) for Jersey Boys and Best Book of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Jersey Boys.

What awards has Marshall Brickman won?

Marshall Brickman has won the Best New Musical award at the Olivier Awards for Jersey Boys.

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