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MiseryMisery
 
[Broadway, 2015]
Original Music
The TempestThe Tempest
 
[Off-Broadway, 2015]
Original Music
The Fortress of SolitudeThe Fortress of Solitude
 
[Off-Broadway, 2014]
Music and Lyrics
The Civilians' The Great ImmensityThe Civilians' The Great Immensity
 
[Off-Broadway, 2014]
Songs
Mr. Burns, A Post-Electric PlayMr. Burns, A Post-Electric Play
 
[Off-Broadway, 2013]
Music Composer
Angels in America: Millennium ApproachesAngels in America: Millennium Approaches
 
[Off-Broadway, 2010]
Composer (Original Music)
Angels in America: PerestroikaAngels in America: Perestroika
 
[Off-Broadway, 2010]
Composer (Original Music)
Bloody Bloody Andrew JacksonBloody Bloody Andrew Jackson
 
[Broadway, 2010]
Orchestrator
Still LifeStill Life
 
[Off-Broadway, 2009]
Composer (Original Music)
33 Variations33 Variations
 
[Broadway, 2009]
Music Consultant
The Drunken CityThe Drunken City
 
[Off-Broadway, 2008]
Composer (Original Music)
Queens Boulevard (the musical)
 
[Off-Broadway, 2007]
Musical Supervisor
Music Arranger
Landscape of the Body
 
[Off-Broadway, 2006]
Musical Director
All's Well That Ends Well
 
[Off-Broadway, 2006]
Music Arranger
Mr. Marmalade
 
[Off-Broadway, 2005]
Composer (Original Music)
Spatter Pattern (Or, How I Got Away With It)
 
[Off-Broadway, 2004]
Composer (Original Music)
A Raisin in the SunA Raisin in the Sun
 
[Broadway, 2004]
Dramaturg

Writing

Roulette
Composer
Lyricist
Music
Unknown Soldier
Music and Lyrics
Saved
Composer
Post Office
Composer
Gone Missing
Lyricist
Saved
Lyricist

Awards and Nominations


winner
The Lortels - 2018 - Playwrights' Sidewalk Inductee

Michael FriedmanMichael Friedman

Drama Desk Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Lyrics

Michael Friedman, The Fortress of Solitude

Drama Desk Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Music

Michael Friedman, The Fortress of Solitude

Drama Desk Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Lyrics

Michael Friedman, Love's Labour's Lost


winner
The Lortels - 2011 - Outstanding Musical

Michael Friedman, Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson

Drama Desk Awards - 2010 - Outstanding Music

Michael Friedman, Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson


winner
Obie Awards - 2007 - Sustained Excellence in Music

Michael Friedman

Tony Awards - 1982 - Best Revival

Michael Fried, A Taste of Honey

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Theater For The New City To Honor Estelle Parsons Photo
Theater For The New City To Honor Estelle Parsons
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 17, 2026

Academy Award-winning actress Estelle Parsons is returning to Theater for the New City as the honoree at its annual Love and Courage gala to raise money to present the work of emerging playwrights.
Taylor Sheridan's THE MADISON Sets Paramount+ Release Date Photo
Taylor Sheridan's THE MADISON Sets Paramount+ Release Date
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 16, 2026

Taylor Sheridan’s The Madison, a new drama series Starring Oscar nominee Michelle Pfeiffer and Golden Globe Award nominee Kurt Russell, will premiere globally on Saturday, March 14th, on Paramount+.
Video: Watch a Sneak Peek Promo for the Season 2 Finale of LANDMAN Photo
Video: Watch a Sneak Peek Promo for the Season 2 Finale of LANDMAN
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 13, 2026

Paramount+ has released a new promo for the highly anticipated season 2 finale of Landman. Titled 'Tragedy and Flies,” the episode will debut on the streamer January 18. Check out the new sneak peek now.
Boots Riley to Bring Anne Washburn's MR. BURNS Play to the Screen Photo
Boots Riley to Bring Anne Washburn's MR. BURNS Play to the Screen
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 13, 2026

Boots Riley, filmmaker behind 2018's Sorry to Bother You and the upcoming I Love Boosters, is bringing Anne Washburn's Mr. Burns, a Post-Electric Play, to the big screen.
Video: New Sneak Peek Promo Unveiled for LANDMAN Season 2 Episode 9 Photo
Video: New Sneak Peek Promo Unveiled for LANDMAN Season 2 Episode 9
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 6, 2026

Ahead of the forthcoming ninth episode of Landman, Paramount+ has shared a sneak preview from the second season of the hit Western series. Titled 'Plans, Tears, and Sirens,' the new episode will debut on the streamer on Sunday, January 11. Check it out now.
MAYOR OF KINGSTOWN Renewed for a Fifth and Final Season at Paramount+ Photo
MAYOR OF KINGSTOWN Renewed for a Fifth and Final Season at Paramount+
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 5, 2026

Mayor of Kingstown, the Paramount+ series led by Jeremy Renner and Tony nominee Edie Falco, has been renewed for an eight-episode fifth and final season.
Video: Watch a Sneak Peek Promo of LANDMAN Season 2 Episode 8 Photo
Video: Watch a Sneak Peek Promo of LANDMAN Season 2 Episode 8
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 29, 2025

Ahead of the new episode of Landman, Paramount+ has shared a sneak preview from the eight episode of Season 2 of the hit series. Titled 'Handsome Touched Me,' the new episode will debut on the streamer on Sunday, January 4. Check out the sneak peek promo now.
Video: Sneak Preview Unveiled for LANDMAN Season 2 Episode 7 Photo
Video: Sneak Preview Unveiled for LANDMAN Season 2 Episode 7
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 22, 2025

Ahead of the new episode of Landman, Paramount+ shared a sneak preview from the seventh episode of Season 2 of the hit series. Titled 'Forever Is an Instant'. Check out the sneak peek promo now.
Video: Watch a Sneak Preview From LANDMAN Season 2 Episode 6 Photo
Video: Watch a Sneak Preview From LANDMAN Season 2 Episode 6
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 16, 2025

Ahead of the new episode of Landman, Paramount+ has shared a sneak preview from the ongoing second season of the hit Western series. Watch a promo for Episode 6 now.
Photos: A CHRISTMAS CAROL, THE MUSICAL At The Lexington Theatre Company Photo
Photos: A CHRISTMAS CAROL, THE MUSICAL At The Lexington Theatre Company
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 20, 2025

The Lexington Theatre Company brings Broadway and rising stars to the stage. A Christmas Carol, The Musical. Check out first look photos of the production.
Uptown Players Will Perform the World Premiere of STAR OF WONDER: A CAROL ANN CHRISTM Photo
Uptown Players Will Perform the World Premiere of STAR OF WONDER: A CAROL ANN CHRISTMAS
by Stephi Wild - Nov 5, 2025

This December, Uptown Players will begin its 24th season with a sparkling world premiere that’s equal parts musical revue, madcap backstage comedy, and heartfelt holiday celebration.
Photos: Ariana DeBose, Erich Bergen, and More at the NYCLU and ACLU 'Sing Out for Fre Photo
Photos: Ariana DeBose, Erich Bergen, and More at the NYCLU and ACLU 'Sing Out for Freedom' Concert
by Stephi Wild - Oct 29, 2025

On Monday night, the New York Civil Liberties Union (NYCLU) and American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) hosted the 23rd annual Sing Out for Freedom concert at NYU Skirball. Check out photos from the event here!
Centenary Stage Company’s Nextstage Rep to Present Final Weekend Of MR. BURNS, A P Photo
Centenary Stage Company’s Nextstage Rep to Present Final Weekend Of MR. BURNS, A POST-ELECTRIC PLAY
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 21, 2025

Centenary Stage Company’s NEXTStage Repertory continues its 2025–2026 season with Anne Washburn’s Mr. Burns, A Post-Electric Play, featuring a score by Michael Friedman and lyrics by Anne Washburn.
Centenary Stage Company’s NEXTStage Repertory to Return With MR. BURNS, A POST-ELEC Photo
Centenary Stage Company’s NEXTStage Repertory to Return With MR. BURNS, A POST-ELECTRIC PLAY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 6, 2025

Centenary Stage Company’s NEXTStage Repertory will return for the 2025-2026 season with a production of Mr. Burns, A Post-Electric Play by Anne Washburn. Learn more!
Meet the Cast of RAGTIME, Now Playing on Broadway Photo
Meet the Cast of RAGTIME, Now Playing on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Sep 26, 2025

Performances are now underway for Lincoln Center Theater's revival of Ragtime at the Vivian Beaumont Theater. Meet the cast of Ragtime here and learn all about the starry cast and talented ensemble's bio and credits!
Centenary Stage Company NEXTStage Repertory Opens 2025"26 Season with MR. BURNS, A Photo
Centenary Stage Company NEXTStage Repertory Opens 2025"26 Season with MR. BURNS, A POST-ELECTRIC PLAY
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 18, 2025

Centenary Stage Company’s NEXTStage Repertory will open the 2025–26 season with Anne Washburn’s Mr. Burns, A Post-Electric Play, October 16–26 at the Lackland Performing Arts Center in Hackettstown, NJ.
BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB to Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month Photo
BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB to Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 10, 2025

BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB will celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month with a slate of special events, appearances and promotions. Learn more!
Review: PRETTY FILTHY " Doctuh Mistuh Heats Up the Night Photo
Review: PRETTY FILTHY " Doctuh Mistuh Heats Up the Night
by Lynn Beaver - Aug 7, 2025

Doctuh Mistuh Productions has built a reputation for bold, envelope-pushing theatre, but with Pretty Filthy, they don’t just push boundaries—they torch them.
Video: Watch a Reading of Michael Friedman's STRANGER- Live at 4pm ET Photo
Video: Watch a Reading of Michael Friedman's STRANGER- Live at 4pm ET
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 23, 2025

the Library for the Performing Arts archive contains unproduced and rarely produced works from generations of theater artists. On July 23 (4pm), Lindsay Mendez, Katrina Lenk, Andrew Barth Feldman, and other Broadway stars read one such unpublished musical by composer Michael Friedman—Stranger.
Paramount's 1923 Season 2 Sets Digital Release Photo
Paramount's 1923 Season 2 Sets Digital Release
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 24, 2025

Season Two of Paramount's 1923, starring Helen Mirren and Harrison Ford, will be available for purchase on Digital on July 7 from Paramount Home Entertainment. 
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Michael Friedman written?

Michael Friedman has written 12 shows including Romeo and Juliet (Composer), Roulette (Composer), The Water's Edge (Music), Satellites (Music), Gone Missing (Lyricist), God's Ear (Songs), Saved (Composer), Saved (Lyricist), This Beautiful City (Lyricist), Post Office (Composer), Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson (Composer), Unknown Soldier (Music and Lyrics).

What awards has Michael Friedman been nominated for?

Playwrights' Sidewalk Inductee (The Lortels) for Michael Friedman, Outstanding Lyrics (Drama Desk Awards) for The Fortress of Solitude, Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for The Fortress of Solitude, Outstanding Lyrics (Drama Desk Awards) for Love's Labour's Lost, Outstanding Musical (The Lortels) for Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson, Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson, Sustained Excellence in Music (Obie Awards) and Best Revival (Tony Awards) for A Taste of Honey.

What awards has Michael Friedman won?

Michael Friedman has received several notable awards, including the Playwrights' Sidewalk Inductee honor from The Lortels, the Outstanding Musical award from The Lortels for Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson, and the Sustained Excellence in Music award from the Obie Awards.

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