Michael Blakemore
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Date of Birth:
June 18, 1928 (94)
Birth Place: Sydney, AUSTRALIA
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Latest News on Michael Blakemore
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Michael Blakemore Awards and Nominations
Drama Desk Awards - 2009 - Outstanding Director of a Play | ||
Michael Blakemore, Blithe Spirit | ||
Olivier Awards - 2002 - Best Director | ||
Michael Blakemore, Kiss Me, Kate | ||
Drama Desk Awards - 2000 - Outstanding Director - Play ![]() |
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Michael Blakemore, Copenhagen | ||
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2000 - Outstanding Director of a Musical | ||
Michael Blakemore, Kiss Me Kate | ||
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2000 - Outstanding Director of a Play | ||
Michael Blakemore, Copenhagen | ||
Tony Awards - 2000 - Best Direction of a Musical ![]() |
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Michael Blakemore , Kiss Me, Kate | ||
Tony Awards - 2000 - Best Direction of a Play ![]() |
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Michael Blakemore, Copenhagen | ||
Drama Desk Awards - 1999 - Outstanding Director - Musical ![]() |
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Michael Blakemore, Kiss Me, Kate | ||
Drama Desk Awards - 1997 - Outstanding Director - Musical | ||
Michael Blakemore, The Life | ||
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1997 - Best Director - Musical | ||
Michael Blakemore, The Life | ||
Tony Awards - 1997 - Best Direction of a Musical | ||
Michael Blakemore, The Life | ||
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1990 - Best Director ![]() |
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Michael Blakemore, City of Angels | ||
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1990 - Best Director ![]() |
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Michael Blakemore, City of Angels | ||
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1990 - Best Director ![]() |
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Michael Blakemore, Lettice and Lovage | ||
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1990 - Best Director ![]() |
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Michael Blakemore, City of Angels | ||
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1990 - Best Director | ||
Michael Blakemore Lettice & Lovage | ||
Tony Awards - 1990 - Best Direction of a Play | ||
Michael Blakemore, Lettice and Lovage | ||
Drama Desk Awards - 1989 - Outstanding Director - Musical | ||
Michael Blakemore, City of Angels | ||
Drama Desk Awards - 1984 - Outstanding Director of a Play ![]() |
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Michael Blakemore, Noises Off | ||
Olivier Awards - 1984 - Director of the Year | ||
Michael BlakemoreBenefactors | ||
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1984 - Best Director ![]() |
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Michael Blakemore, Noises Off | ||
Tony Awards - 1984 - Best Direction of a Play | ||
Michael Blakemore, Noises Off | ||
Olivier Awards - 1977 - Director of the Year | ||
Michael BlakemorePrivates On Parade | ||
Tony Awards - 1968 - Best Direction of a Play | ||
Michael Blakemore, Joe Egg |
Michael Blakemore News

by Stephi Wild - Apr 26, 2022
Get ready for a riotous night out this summer as Pitlochry Festival Theatre celebrates the 40th anniversary of Michael Frayn's irresistible farce within a farce from 27 May-1 October.

by Elena Díaz-Guerra - Apr 6, 2022
¿Quieres saber todo sobre los premios más conocidos de Broadway? Entra en este artículo.

by Nicholas Adler - Mar 31, 2022
'A good anecdote should always be shared, because it's interesting!' said Sardi's Roundable Hostess and Producer Randie Levine-Miller. I read some really wonderful behind-the-sceens anecdotes on Broadway Actress Katy Grenfell's private Facebook page about a week ago where she lifted the curtain on her experiences in the 1997 Broadway show THE LIFE.

by Stephi Wild - Oct 29, 2021
Trouble In Mind officially begins previews tonight, October 29, at Roundabout's American Airlines Theatre on Broadway. Learn more about the cast here!

by Stephen Mosher - Aug 11, 2021
Lillias White has an artistic home-away-from-home at The Green Room 42, and with a new album to celebrate, the club that calls her their Main Muse is the perfect place to party.

by Matt Wolf - Feb 8, 2021
Last week, we looked at the early stage work of a quintet of actors who have gone on to celebrated work, and a wider public, onscreen. But the same trajectory is every bit as true of Britain's dazzling array of actresses, five of whom are here remembered from their early stage work before one celluloid assignment or another cemented their fame.

by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 28, 2020
Beloved Broadway production supervisor Arthur P. Siccardi has passed away at 89. Arthur P., II was one of the best-loved figures in the American theater, with a distinguished career as a production supervisor that spanned five decades working with the biggest stars, directors and producers on some of the best-known shows in Broadway history.

by Nicole Rosky - Nov 28, 2020
The Crown has held as one of Netflix's top series since the release of Season 4 on November 15 perhaps partly due to the stellar performances from its cast. Did you know that many of the company members have extensive background onstage in London and around the world.

by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 31, 2020
Tonight's episode of Richard Skipper Celebrates... will feature Anastasia Barzee! Hosted by Richard Skipper, the virtual event will stream live through Richard Skipper Celebrates on Facebook and YouTube. Tune in on August 31, 5 PM ET/2PM PT.

by A.A. Cristi - Aug 25, 2020
This Monday, Richard Skipper Celebrates Anastasia Barzee! Streaming LIVE through Richard Skipper Celebrates on Facebook and Youtube.
Michael Blakemore Videos

by BroadwayWorld TV - Oct 16, 2019
It's time to celebrate because today is the birthday of legendary stage and screen actress Angela Lansbury! In honor of the occasion, we're looking back at the opening night of her Tony-winning performance in Blithe Spirit on Broadway! Check out the video to see Lansbury alongside her co-stars Christine Ebersole, Rupert Everett, and more on this special night!
by BroadwayWorld TV - Mar 28, 2017
The hit Broadway musical The Life makes its long awaited London debut, directed by the show's original Broadway director, Michael Blakemore, at Southwark Playhouse for a strictly limited season now through 29 April 2017, with press night on 29 March. Watch T'Shan Williams and Sharon D. Clarke perform 'My Friend' in the recording studio below!
by Stage Tube - Dec 11, 2015
Today in 1989, City of Angels opened at the Virginia Theatre (now the August Wilson Theatre), where it ran for 879 performances. City of Angels is a musical comedy with music by Cy Coleman, lyrics by David Zippel, and book by Larry Gelbart. The musical weaves together two plots, the 'real' world of a writer trying to turn his book into a screenplay, and the 'reel' world of the fictional film. The musical is an homage to the film noir genre of motion pictures that rose to prominence in the 1940s. It was directed by Michael Blakemore with sets designed by Robin Wagner and costumes by Florence Klotz.
by Stage Tube - Apr 17, 2015
Sunday night, April 12, Donmar Warehouse's CITY OF ANGELS won the Olivier Award for Best Musical Revival. Rebecca Trehearn and Rosalie Craig performed What You Don't Know About Women on the live broadcast.
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 13, 2015
Dame Angela Lansbury won her first Olivier at the age of 89 at last night's Olivier Awards for best actress in a supporting role, as Madame Arcati in the West End's BLITHE SPIRIT at last night's Olivier Awards.
by Stage Tube - Dec 11, 2014
Today in 1989, City of Angels opened at the Virginia Theatre (now the August Wilson Theatre), where it ran for 879 performances. City of Angels is a musical comedy with music by Cy Coleman, lyrics by David Zippel, and book by Larry Gelbart. The musical weaves together two plots, the 'real' world of a writer trying to turn his book into a screenplay, and the 'reel' world of the fictional film. The musical is an homage to the film noir genre of motion pictures that rose to prominence in the 1940s. It was directed by Michael Blakemore with sets designed by Robin Wagner and costumes by Florence Klotz.
by BWW News Desk - Jul 17, 2014
WALKING WITH DINOSAURS is featured in USA Today, now on stands nationwide. Go behind the scenes with creative director Sonny Tilders, director Scott Faris, performer Daniel Fanning, and the dinosaurs themselves to learn more about the new national tour of the Arena Spectacular, launching this weekend at Brooklyn's Barclays Center (through July 20), next week at New Jersey's Prudential Center (July 23-27), and traveling to more than 20 cities across North America. Click below to watch the interview!
by Stage Tube - Dec 11, 2013
Today in 1989, City of Angels opened at the Virginia Theatre (now the August Wilson Theatre), where it ran for 879 performances. City of Angels is a musical comedy with music by Cy Coleman, lyrics by David Zippel, and book by Larry Gelbart. The musical weaves together two plots, the 'real' world of a writer trying to turn his book into a screenplay, and the 'reel' world of the fictional film. The musical is an homage to the film noir genre of motion pictures that rose to prominence in the 1940s. It was directed by Michael Blakemore with sets designed by Robin Wagner and costumes by Florence Klotz.
by Stage Tube - Dec 11, 2012
Today in 1989, City of Angels opened at the Virginia Theatre (now the August Wilson Theatre), where it ran for 879 performances. City of Angels is a musical comedy with music by Cy Coleman, lyrics by David Zippel, and book by Larry Gelbart. The musical weaves together two plots, the 'real' world of a writer trying to turn his book into a screenplay, and the 'reel' world of the fictional film. The musical is an homage to the film noir genre of motion pictures that rose to prominence in the 1940s. It was directed by Michael Blakemore with sets designed by Robin Wagner and costumes by Florence Klotz.
by Stage Tube - Jun 21, 2012
Ryan Silverman, just announced for the role of Maxim de Winter in Broadway's upcoming production REBECCA, released a new music video today for 'Come on Down to My House.' Watch the video below!