Max Wright
Birth Place: Detroit, MI, USA
Latest News on Max Wright:
Review: JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT At Red Mountain Theatre (Jul 28, 2023)
Ron OJ Parson to Receive SDCF's Zelda Fichandler Award (Nov 21, 2022)
BWW Interview: Actor Ramón de Ocampo On His Many Roles, Including Hosting ZIP CODE & Being a New Dad (May 17, 2021)
Review: JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT At Red Mountain Theatre (Jul 28, 2023)
Ron OJ Parson to Receive SDCF's Zelda Fichandler Award (Nov 21, 2022)
BWW Interview: Actor Ramón de Ocampo On His Many Roles, Including Hosting ZIP CODE & Being a New Dad (May 17, 2021)
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STAGE CREDITS
[Broadway]
1979
Second Murderer
Alderman, Bearer, Citizen, Lord, Soldier
Second Murderer
Alderman, Bearer, Citizen, Lord, Soldier
[Broadway]
1968
German Officer
Mr. Coates
Reporter
German Officer
Mr. Coates
Reporter
Awards and Nominations
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1999 - Outstanding Featured Actor - Play
Max Wright, Ivanov
Tony Awards - 1998 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play
Max Wright, Ivanov
Drama Desk Awards - 1997 - Outstanding Featured Actor - Play
Max Wright, Ivanov
winner
Theatre World Awards - 1979 - Performance
Max Wright, Once in a Lifetime
News
Review: JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT At Red Mountain Theatre
by David Edward Perry - Jul 28, 2023
What did our critic think of JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT at RED MOUNTAIN THEATRE?
by David Edward Perry - Jul 28, 2023
What did our critic think of JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT at RED MOUNTAIN THEATRE?
Ron OJ Parson to Receive SDCF's Zelda Fichandler Award
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 21, 2022
Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation, the not-for-profit foundation of Stage Directors and Choreographers Society announced the recipient and finalist for its annual Zelda Fichandler Award.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 21, 2022
Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation, the not-for-profit foundation of Stage Directors and Choreographers Society announced the recipient and finalist for its annual Zelda Fichandler Award.
BWW Interview: Actor Ramón de Ocampo On His Many Roles, Including Hosting ZIP CODE & Being a New Dad
by Gil Kaan - May 17, 2021
Antaeus Theatre Company launches their second season of their popular podcasts THE ZIP CODE PLAYS: LOS ANGELES May 20, 2021. Each play, set in six different L.A. zip codes, features acclaimed Antaeus actors enacting scripts written by members of the Antaeus Playwright Lab. Two-time Audiofile Award-winner Ramón de Ocampo reprises his role of series host, with Jeff Gardner and Ellen Mandel returning in their respective roles as audio producer/sound designer/foley artist and music composer.
by Gil Kaan - May 17, 2021
Antaeus Theatre Company launches their second season of their popular podcasts THE ZIP CODE PLAYS: LOS ANGELES May 20, 2021. Each play, set in six different L.A. zip codes, features acclaimed Antaeus actors enacting scripts written by members of the Antaeus Playwright Lab. Two-time Audiofile Award-winner Ramón de Ocampo reprises his role of series host, with Jeff Gardner and Ellen Mandel returning in their respective roles as audio producer/sound designer/foley artist and music composer.
MATILDA THE MUSICAL to Play at Red Mountain Theatre Company
by Alan Henry - Jul 2, 2019
Come see the 'revolting children living in revolting times' as Red Mountain Theatre Company presents Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical, running July 12 through Aug. 4.
by Alan Henry - Jul 2, 2019
Come see the 'revolting children living in revolting times' as Red Mountain Theatre Company presents Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical, running July 12 through Aug. 4.
BWW Review: MAMMA MIA Gets You Feeling Like a Dancing Queen at Red Mountain Theatre Company
by David Edward Perry - Jul 13, 2018
'Mamma Mia' brings touching ballads, tight harmonies and rocking dance numbers. The entire cast is beaming with much joy and pride in what they are doing up on stage. It's impressive production with vibrant energy. Audience erupts into cheers and applause during each of the chart topping hits by ABBA. Looking around the audience you can see faces enjoying the production and the memories in the music.
by David Edward Perry - Jul 13, 2018
'Mamma Mia' brings touching ballads, tight harmonies and rocking dance numbers. The entire cast is beaming with much joy and pride in what they are doing up on stage. It's impressive production with vibrant energy. Audience erupts into cheers and applause during each of the chart topping hits by ABBA. Looking around the audience you can see faces enjoying the production and the memories in the music.
BWW Review: Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST is a Vibrant Storybook Come to Life at Red Mountain Theatre Company
by David Edward Perry - Jun 9, 2018
Red Mountain Theatre Company's enchanting production of 'Disney's Beauty and the Beast' is uplifting for adults and children. The high quality of creativity took me by the hand and led me through the story as if it was my first time seeing it.
by David Edward Perry - Jun 9, 2018
Red Mountain Theatre Company's enchanting production of 'Disney's Beauty and the Beast' is uplifting for adults and children. The high quality of creativity took me by the hand and led me through the story as if it was my first time seeing it.
SciFi Adventure TIME TRAP Takes Home Jury Prize at Hollywood Film Festival
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 7, 2017
On Saturday Night, Hollywood icon Ed Asner presented award-winning Texas directors Mark Dennis and Ben Foster with the Jury Prize for Most Innovative Narrative Feature at the 20th Annual Hollywood Film Festival, which they accepted for their film, TIME TRAP.
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 7, 2017
On Saturday Night, Hollywood icon Ed Asner presented award-winning Texas directors Mark Dennis and Ben Foster with the Jury Prize for Most Innovative Narrative Feature at the 20th Annual Hollywood Film Festival, which they accepted for their film, TIME TRAP.
Vote For the 2017 BroadwayWorld Birmingham Awards; HAIRSPRAY Leads As Best Musical!
by Alan Henry - Nov 17, 2017
The 2017 awards honor productions which opened between October 1, 2016 and September 30, 2017. Nominations were completely reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended October 31, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors.
by Alan Henry - Nov 17, 2017
The 2017 awards honor productions which opened between October 1, 2016 and September 30, 2017. Nominations were completely reader-submitted and after the nomination period ended October 31, BroadwayWorld's local editors proofed the list for eligibility and errors.
BWW Review: Alabama Talent Fills The Spotlight in A CHORUS LINE at Virginia Samford Theatre
by David Edward Perry - Sep 28, 2017
Virginia Samford Theatre's production of A Chorus Line successfully leads the audience to feel the colossal emotion behind a dancer saying those six memorable words, 'God, I hope I get it!'
by David Edward Perry - Sep 28, 2017
Virginia Samford Theatre's production of A Chorus Line successfully leads the audience to feel the colossal emotion behind a dancer saying those six memorable words, 'God, I hope I get it!'
BWW Review: 'Extra, Extra!' NEWSIES is a Runaway Hit at Red Mountain Theatre.
by David Edward Perry - Jul 21, 2017
'Newsies' is an pulse pumping musical that inspires you to stand up for what's right and fight for a cause you believe in.
by David Edward Perry - Jul 21, 2017
'Newsies' is an pulse pumping musical that inspires you to stand up for what's right and fight for a cause you believe in.
Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation Announces Recipient of Zelda Fichandler Award
by Ashlee Latimer - Oct 12, 2016
Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation (SDCF), the not-for-profit foundation of Stage Directors and Choreographers Society (SDC), announces that Lisa Portes is the recipient of the 2016 Zelda Fichandler Award, which recognizes an outstanding director or choreographer who is transforming the regional arts landscape through singular creativity and artistry in the theatre. The award heralds accomplishment to date and promise for the future, artistic vision, and deep commitment to a region outside of New York. It carries an unrestricted grant of $5,000 to the individual recipient.
by Ashlee Latimer - Oct 12, 2016
Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation (SDCF), the not-for-profit foundation of Stage Directors and Choreographers Society (SDC), announces that Lisa Portes is the recipient of the 2016 Zelda Fichandler Award, which recognizes an outstanding director or choreographer who is transforming the regional arts landscape through singular creativity and artistry in the theatre. The award heralds accomplishment to date and promise for the future, artistic vision, and deep commitment to a region outside of New York. It carries an unrestricted grant of $5,000 to the individual recipient.
ALF Star Michu Meszaros Passes Away at Age 76
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 13, 2016
Michu Meszaros best known as the actor who played ALF on the NBC sitcom, has passed away at age 76.
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 13, 2016
Michu Meszaros best known as the actor who played ALF on the NBC sitcom, has passed away at age 76.
Tim Dang Receives SDC Foundation's Zelda Fichandler Award
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 24, 2015
Tim Dang, Producing Artistic Director of East West Players in Los Angeles, CA, is the 2015 recipient of the Zelda Fichandler Award, an award to recognize an outstanding director or choreographer who is transforming the regional arts landscape through imaginative, brave work in theatre. The $5,000 award, given by Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation, heralds both accomplishment to date and promise for the future, and lauds deep commitment to a community.
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 24, 2015
Tim Dang, Producing Artistic Director of East West Players in Los Angeles, CA, is the 2015 recipient of the Zelda Fichandler Award, an award to recognize an outstanding director or choreographer who is transforming the regional arts landscape through imaginative, brave work in theatre. The $5,000 award, given by Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation, heralds both accomplishment to date and promise for the future, and lauds deep commitment to a community.
Broadway Reacts - Former Co-Stars, Colleagues and Fans on Roger Rees
by Robert Diamond - Jul 11, 2015
We came online this morning to an overflowing inbox of thoughts and rememberances that we present belong along with quotes from industry notables on social media. To all those who loved, knew, worked with, or had the pleasure of watching this enormous talent - he will be missed.
by Robert Diamond - Jul 11, 2015
We came online this morning to an overflowing inbox of thoughts and rememberances that we present belong along with quotes from industry notables on social media. To all those who loved, knew, worked with, or had the pleasure of watching this enormous talent - he will be missed.
Court Theatre's Charles Newell Wins SDC Foundation's 2013 Zelda Fichandler Award; Ceremony Set for Today
by BWW News Desk - Nov 4, 2013
Charles Newell, Artistic Director of Court Theatre in Chicago, Illinois, is the 2013 recipient of The Zelda Fichandler Award, an award to recognize an outstanding director or choreographer who is transforming the regional arts landscape through imaginative, brave work in theatre. The $5,000 award, given by Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation, heralds both accomplishment to date and promise for the future, and lauds deep commitment to a community.
by BWW News Desk - Nov 4, 2013
Charles Newell, Artistic Director of Court Theatre in Chicago, Illinois, is the 2013 recipient of The Zelda Fichandler Award, an award to recognize an outstanding director or choreographer who is transforming the regional arts landscape through imaginative, brave work in theatre. The $5,000 award, given by Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation, heralds both accomplishment to date and promise for the future, and lauds deep commitment to a community.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Max Wright been in?
Max Wright has appeared on Broadway in 11 shows.
How many West End shows has Max Wright been in?
Max Wright has not appeared in the West End.
What awards has Max Wright been nominated for?
Outstanding Featured Actor - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Ivanov, Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Ivanov, Outstanding Featured Actor - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Ivanov and Performance (Theatre World Awards) for Once in a Lifetime.
What awards has Max Wright won?
Max Wright has won the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play for Ivanov and the Theatre World Award for Performance for Once in a Lifetime.
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