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[Broadway, 2015]
Original Music
 
[Off-Broadway, 2015]
Original Music
 
[Off-Broadway, 2014]
Music and Lyrics
 
[Off-Broadway, 2014]
Songs
 
[Off-Broadway, 2013]
Music Composer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2010]
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[Off-Broadway, 2010]
Composer
 
[Broadway, 2010]
Orchestrator
 
[Off-Broadway, 2009]
Composer
 
[Broadway, 2009]
Music Consultant
 
[Off-Broadway, 2008]
Composer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2007]
Musical Supervisor
Music Arranger
 
[Off-Broadway, 2006]
Musical Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2006]
Music Arranger
 
[Off-Broadway, 2005]
Composer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2004]
Composer
 
[Broadway, 2004]
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Michael Friedman Awards and Nominations

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

The Lortels - 2011 - Outstanding Musical

Michael Friedman, Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson

Drama Desk Awards - 2010 - Outstanding Music

Michael Friedman, Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson

Tony Awards - 1982 - Best Revival

Michael Fried, A Taste of Honey

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Michael Friedman News

Fault Line Theatre Sets 2023 Season Featuring New Plays in Development

Fault Line Theatre has announced their 13th Season. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets!

THE MICHAEL FRIEDMAN COLLECTION Featuring Jackie Hoffman, Lauren Molina & More Out Now

GHOSTLIGHT RECORDS and THE CIVILIANS have released four new albums as the final installment of The Michael Friedman Collection.

THE BAND'S VISIT to Open in Boston in Fall 2023

The Huntington and SpeakEasy Stage will co-produce the Tony Award-winning musical The Band’s Visit which features music and lyrics by David Yazbek and book by Itamar Moses, as part of their respective 2023-2024 seasons.

Exclusive: Hear A New Track 'The Civilians Theme Song' From THE MICHAEL FRIEDMAN COLLECTION

GHOSTLIGHT RECORDS and THE CIVILIANS have announced the release of four new albums as the final installment of The Michael Friedman Collection. Adventures in Reality, Canard, Canard, Goose?, In the Footprint: The Battle for the Atlantic Yards, and Mr. Burns, a post-electric play will all be available in digital and streaming formats on Friday, March 24.

Michael Kostroff to Star in Itamar Moses Comedy THE WHISTLEBLOWER at Theater Wit

Theater Wit will present The Whistleblower, the newest play by Tony Award-winner Itamar Moses, author of The Band’s Visit, winner of ten 2018 Tony Awards including Best Musical.

New Michael Friedman Musical ESSENTIAL ALICE to Have Staged Reading at South Carolina New Play Festival

The South Carolina New Play Festival will present a posthumous staged reading of “Essential Alice” with music and lyrics by the late Michael Friedman and book by Annie Weissman. See how to purchase tickets!

The Civilians To Honor Kurt Deutsch & Ghostlight Records at ADVENTURES IN REALITY, 2023 Spring Benefit

The Civilians will honor Grammy-winning industry executive Kurt Deutsch, Senior Vice President, Warner Music Entertainment & Theatrical Ventures, and Ghostlight Records at Adventures in Reality: The Civilians' 2023 Spring Benefit. 

Jackie Hoffman, Lauren Molina & More to be Featured on THE MICHAEL FRIEDMAN COLLECTION Final Installment

GHOSTLIGHT RECORDS and THE CIVILIANS have announced the release of four new albums as the final installment of The Michael Friedman Collection.

SWEPT AWAY, UNKNOWN SOLDIER, POTUS & More Set for Arena Stage 2023/24 Season

Arena Stage has announced its 74th season. The upcoming subscription season will feature two original musicals, an acclaimed play with music, an uproarious comedy, Arena’s 11th Power Play, and a return by audience-favorite Step Afrika!.

Lauren Kurinskas Named Producing Director of Two River Theater

Two River Theater has named Lauren Kurinskas Producing Director. She will take the lead on overseeing the multiple integrated departments that collaborate to execute each production. 

Full Cast and Creative Team Announced for GRAND HORIZONS Regional Premiere at San Jose Stage Company

San Jose Stage Company has announced the full cast and creative team for The Stage’s upcoming Regional Premiere of the 2020 Tony Award-nominated comedy, GRAND HORIZONS by Bess Wohl.

The Greene Space At WNYC And WQXR Name The Civilians As Spring 2023 Artist-in-Residence

Investigative theater company The Civilians curates three nights of live performances on March 13, April 17 and May 15.

THE BEST WE COULD World Premiere to Begin Previews Tomorrow at Manhattan Theatre Club

Manhattan Theatre Club’s world premiere The Best We Could (a family tragedy), written by Emily Feldman and directed by Daniel Aukin will now begin preview performances on Wednesday, February 8, at New York City Center – Stage I.

La Jolla Playhouse Announces Kat Yen as Recipient of 2023/24 Director Fellowship

La Jolla Playhouse has announced Kat Yen as the recipient of its new Directing Fellow position.

Lyric Stage to Present Epic Romance AIDA for Valentine's Day

Celebrate Valentine's Day weekend with one of the best love stories of all time: Elton John & Time Rice's AIDA. Lyric Stage is proud to celebrate Black History Month with this musical February 15-19, 2023 at The Majestic Theatre in downtown Dallas.

Aya Cash, Brian D. Coats & More to Star in THE BEST WE COULD World Premiere at Manhattan Theatre Club

The full cast has been announced for Manhattan Theatre Club’s upcoming world premiere, The Best We Could (a family tragedy), written by Emily Feldman and directed by Daniel Aukin. See performance dates, how to purchase tickets and more!

Dallas Theater Center Names Kevin Moriarty Executive Director

Kevin Moriarty, who has served as Dallas Theater Center's  Enloe/Rose Artistic Director for 15 years, has been named Executive Director, following the recent announcement of the retirement of DTC managing director Jeffrey Woodward, who has served in that  position for eight years.

THE RED RIBBON REVUE Returns To (le) poisson rouge This Month

The Red Ribbon Revue, first presented in 2019, will make its in-person return to (le) poisson rouge on Monday November 28th for a World AIDS Day Celebration featuring HIV-positive artists and the work of artists who died of AIDS.

Itamar Moses to Receive Theater J's Trish Vradenburg New Jewish Play Prize at November Benefit

 Theater J has announced the winner of the 2022 Theater J Trish Vradenburg New Jewish Play Prize: Itamar Moses with his play The Ally. This is the third year Theater J is awarding the prize, which recognizes a new play that celebrates, explores, and/or struggles with the complexities and nuances of the Jewish experience. 

USM Theatre Opens MR. BURNS, A POST-ELECTRIC PLAY This Month

The USM Department of Theatre unfurls its second offering of the season with the dark, musical, genre-defying Mr. Burns, A Post-Electric Play by Anne Washburn with music by Michael Friedman.

Michael Friedman FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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).

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 .

Playwrights' Sidewalk Inductee (The Lortels) for Michael Friedman Outstanding Musical (The Lortels) for Bloody Bloody Andrew Jacksonand Sustained Excellence in Music (Obie Awards).

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