Michael Friedman
Latest News on Michael Friedman:
Spotlight: BROADWAY OUR WAY at Uptown Players (Mar 21, 2025)
Review: AVENUE Q at Cultural Arts Playhouse (Feb 26, 2025)
Interview: A Legacy of Ensemble Theater: Laura Ekstrand on Vivid Stage's 30th Anniversary (Feb 26, 2025)
Spotlight: BROADWAY OUR WAY at Uptown Players (Mar 21, 2025)
Review: AVENUE Q at Cultural Arts Playhouse (Feb 26, 2025)
Interview: A Legacy of Ensemble Theater: Laura Ekstrand on Vivid Stage's 30th Anniversary (Feb 26, 2025)
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Colleen Werthmann, Susannah Flood, Jennifer R. Morris, Gibson Frazier, Playwright Anne Washburn, Composer Michael Friedman, Director Steve Cosson, Quincy Tyler Bernstine, Matthew Maher, Nedra McClyde and Sam Breslin Wright
Date:
07/26/2013
From: Photo Coverage: Meet the Company of Playwrights Horizons' MR. BURNS, A POST-ELECTRIC PLAY
Managing Director Leslie Marcus, Colleen Werthmann, Susannah Flood, Sam Breslin Wright, Jennifer R. Morris, Gibson Frazier, Playwright Anne Washburn, Composer Michael Friedman, Director Steve Cosson, Quincy Tyler Bernstine, Matthew Maher, Nedra McClyde a
Date:
07/26/2013
From: Photo Coverage: Meet the Company of Playwrights Horizons' MR. BURNS, A POST-ELECTRIC PLAY
Michael Friedman, Santino Fontana attending the New York Stage and FilmÃ'•s 2012 Season Launch at Joe Allen's in New York City on June 12, 2012. © Walter McBride / WM Photography / Retna Ltd.
Date:
06/12/2012
From: Photo Coverage: New York Stage & Film Celebrates 2012 Launch - Chloe Sevigny & More!
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Awards and Nominations
winner
The Lortels - 2018 - Playwrights' Sidewalk Inductee
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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
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The Lortels - 2011 - Outstanding Musical
Michael Friedman, Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson
Drama Desk Awards - 2010 - Outstanding Music
Michael Friedman, Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson
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Obie Awards - 2007 - Sustained Excellence in Music
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Tony Awards - 1982 - Best Revival
Michael Fried, A Taste of Honey
Videos
Video: Daniel Aukin Reacts to Tony Win for Best Direction of a Play
by Joey Mervis - 2024-06-17 08:29:47
Video: Shaina Taub Talks Tony Win for Best Book/Score of a Musical
by Joey Mervis - 2024-06-16 20:34:17
Video: Producer Hillary Rodham Clinton Featured in New SUFFS Promotional Video
by Stephi Wild - 2024-03-04 10:19:43
Track Debut: Margo Seibert Sings 'I Give Away Children' From UNKNOWN SOLDIER
by Stephi Wild - 2021-09-23 05:29:21
Broadway Rewind: LOVE'S LABOUR'S LOST Makes Music in Central Park
by Nicole Rosky - 2020-08-28 17:01:00
VIDEO: Watch Laura Benanti Host Broadway Stands Up For Freedom Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2019-10-29 13:46:50
VIDEO: Laura Benanti Discusses Upcoming MY BODY MY BUSINESS! Concert
by Julie Musbach - 2019-10-25 13:34:11
TV: Watch Sneak Peek of Michael Friedman's GONE MISSING at Encores! Off-Center
by Nicole Rosky - 2018-07-11 14:24:56
TV: Watch Susan Blackwell & Company Preview Michael Friedman's GONE MISSING at Encores! Off-Center
by Nicole Rosky - 2018-07-05 15:37:07
VIDEO: London Cast Recording of WORKING to Be Released Next Week
by Julie Musbach - 2018-02-23 17:47:41
VIDEO: Lena Hall Performs 'Tear Me Down' From HEDWIG in First Video in OBSESSED Series
by Stephi Wild - 2018-01-05 10:21:40
VIDEO: Watch the Full Michael Friedman Memorial at The Public, Featuring Alumni from His Shows & Special Memories
by BWW News Desk - 2017-10-24 08:11:26
VIDEO: See The Cast of TICKLING THE IVORIES At Stage Door Theatre In Action!
by Alan Henry - 2017-10-19 10:51:11
TV: The Kid Critics Get Really Into REALLY ROSIE at Encores! Off-Center!
by Nicole Rosky - 2017-08-03 12:24:05
TV: Step Into a Little Girl's Big Imagination in Rehearsal for Encores! REALLY ROSIE!
by Nicole Rosky - 2017-07-26 12:52:22
VIDEO: Go Inside the Studio for A BRONX TALE's 'Belmont Avenue'; Original Broadway Cast Album Out Today!
by BWW News Desk - 2017-03-24 13:06:44
News
Spotlight: BROADWAY OUR WAY at Uptown Players
by BWW Special Offer - Mar 21, 2025
Join an unforgettable evening where revelry meets harmony, tradition meets modernity, and every performance is fit for royalty. Dust off your crowns and prepare to be enchanted as Uptown Players announced the return of its beloved annual fundraiser, Broadway Our Way,
by BWW Special Offer - Mar 21, 2025
Join an unforgettable evening where revelry meets harmony, tradition meets modernity, and every performance is fit for royalty. Dust off your crowns and prepare to be enchanted as Uptown Players announced the return of its beloved annual fundraiser, Broadway Our Way,
Review: AVENUE Q at Cultural Arts Playhouse
by Andrew J. Koehler - Feb 26, 2025
When “the sun is shining and it’s a lovely day,” it’s a great day to see a musical. In a world filled with woe, and “every hour going oh, so slow,” it’s the perfect time to take in AVENUE Q at the Cultural Arts Playhouse in Syosset! Directed by Tony Frangipane, this production pulls out all the stops, and has audiences laughing from the pre-show announcement to the curtain call. You’re bound to forget that there are people on stage operating the puppets! Musically directed by Rich Giordano, the well known songs sound better than ever. Choreographed by Danielle Coutieri, the movement seems right out of an episode of Sesame Street.
by Andrew J. Koehler - Feb 26, 2025
When “the sun is shining and it’s a lovely day,” it’s a great day to see a musical. In a world filled with woe, and “every hour going oh, so slow,” it’s the perfect time to take in AVENUE Q at the Cultural Arts Playhouse in Syosset! Directed by Tony Frangipane, this production pulls out all the stops, and has audiences laughing from the pre-show announcement to the curtain call. You’re bound to forget that there are people on stage operating the puppets! Musically directed by Rich Giordano, the well known songs sound better than ever. Choreographed by Danielle Coutieri, the movement seems right out of an episode of Sesame Street.
Interview: A Legacy of Ensemble Theater: Laura Ekstrand on Vivid Stage's 30th Anniversary
by Chloe Yang - Feb 26, 2025
Vivid Stage's Artistic Director Laura Ekstrand celebrates 30 years of ensemble theater, from humble beginnings to establishing a permanent home that prioritizes actor relationships and community-focused storytelling.
by Chloe Yang - Feb 26, 2025
Vivid Stage's Artistic Director Laura Ekstrand celebrates 30 years of ensemble theater, from humble beginnings to establishing a permanent home that prioritizes actor relationships and community-focused storytelling.
Uptown Players Announces BROADWAY OUR WAY This March
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 26, 2025
Uptown Players has announced the return of its beloved annual fundraiser, Broadway Our Way, with an all-new production brimming with creativity, theatrical magic, and a hint of royal mischief.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 26, 2025
Uptown Players has announced the return of its beloved annual fundraiser, Broadway Our Way, with an all-new production brimming with creativity, theatrical magic, and a hint of royal mischief.
Student Blog: Why Do We Sing?
by Student Blogger: Michael Lakind - Feb 3, 2025
My first show of 2025 is Gone Missing by The Civilians and Michael Friedman. Aysan Celik, an original Civilians member and the wonderful director of this production, brought me aboard for this thrilling project as the assistant music director to musical superhuman Dr. Kyle Blair. At our first rehearsal, Kyle discussed his thoughts about why it is we sing in theater, connecting back to the principles of opera and the overflow of emotion that exceeds what dialogue can hold. I thought I would talk a little more about it.
by Student Blogger: Michael Lakind - Feb 3, 2025
My first show of 2025 is Gone Missing by The Civilians and Michael Friedman. Aysan Celik, an original Civilians member and the wonderful director of this production, brought me aboard for this thrilling project as the assistant music director to musical superhuman Dr. Kyle Blair. At our first rehearsal, Kyle discussed his thoughts about why it is we sing in theater, connecting back to the principles of opera and the overflow of emotion that exceeds what dialogue can hold. I thought I would talk a little more about it.
Cast & Team Set For AVENUE Q at Cultural Arts Playhouse!
by Andrew J. Koehler - Jan 25, 2025
The 2004 winner of the Tony Award for Best Musical is set to take the stage at the Cultural Arts Playhouse in Syosset this spring! Directed by Tony Frangipane, music directed by Rich Giordano, choreographed by Danielle Coutieri, and stage managed by Jared Glazer, this production is bound to have you bursting at the seams with laughter and joy!
by Andrew J. Koehler - Jan 25, 2025
The 2004 winner of the Tony Award for Best Musical is set to take the stage at the Cultural Arts Playhouse in Syosset this spring! Directed by Tony Frangipane, music directed by Rich Giordano, choreographed by Danielle Coutieri, and stage managed by Jared Glazer, this production is bound to have you bursting at the seams with laughter and joy!
Violin-Lead Indie Act Peach Luffe Shares New EP 'Back To Me'
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 17, 2025
Indie act Peach Luffe shares his new EP, Back To Me. The project is the vision of classically trained singer-songwriter Jong Lee, who was born in Seoul, South Korea, and is now rooted in Toronto, Canada. Check out the EP here.
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 17, 2025
Indie act Peach Luffe shares his new EP, Back To Me. The project is the vision of classically trained singer-songwriter Jong Lee, who was born in Seoul, South Korea, and is now rooted in Toronto, Canada. Check out the EP here.
Tony-Winner Shaina Taub Honored At The Workers Circle's Annual Benefit
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 12, 2024
The Workers Circle honored two-time Tony Award-winning songwriter and performer Shaina Taub with the Workers Circle Activism Award at the organization's Annual Benefit on December 9, 2024.
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 12, 2024
The Workers Circle honored two-time Tony Award-winning songwriter and performer Shaina Taub with the Workers Circle Activism Award at the organization's Annual Benefit on December 9, 2024.
BOTH SIDES NOW: The Music and Lives of Joni Mitchell and Leonard Cohen Comes to GableStage
by Stephi Wild - Nov 25, 2024
GableStage Theatre Company has announced the regional premiere of Both Sides Now: The Music and Lives of Joni Mitchell and Leonard Cohen at their historic Biltmore Hotel home.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 25, 2024
GableStage Theatre Company has announced the regional premiere of Both Sides Now: The Music and Lives of Joni Mitchell and Leonard Cohen at their historic Biltmore Hotel home.
SUFFS Creator Shaina Taub Presented With ASCAP Foundation Richard Rodgers New Horizons Award
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 16, 2024
Shaina Taub, a Broadway star and two-time Tony Award winner, was honored with the ASCAP Foundation Richard Rodgers New Horizons Award, recognizing her contributions to musical theater.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 16, 2024
Shaina Taub, a Broadway star and two-time Tony Award winner, was honored with the ASCAP Foundation Richard Rodgers New Horizons Award, recognizing her contributions to musical theater.
Performances Added to JOAN at South Coast Repertory
by Stephi Wild - Nov 1, 2024
A decade after her passing, Joan Rivers remains a relevant comedic voice and an inspiration to women comedians of all generations. South Coast Repertory will showcase her enduring legacy with the world premiere of Joan, written by Daniel Goldstein and directed by Ivers.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 1, 2024
A decade after her passing, Joan Rivers remains a relevant comedic voice and an inspiration to women comedians of all generations. South Coast Repertory will showcase her enduring legacy with the world premiere of Joan, written by Daniel Goldstein and directed by Ivers.
Playwrights Horizons Renames Mainstage 'The Judith O. Rubin Theater' After Longtime Board Chair
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 29, 2024
Playwrights Horizons has renamed its Mainstage Theater the Judith O. Rubin Theater,.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 29, 2024
Playwrights Horizons has renamed its Mainstage Theater the Judith O. Rubin Theater,.
ICA Miami Plans Transformative Expansion, Acquires Former Site of de la Cruz Collection in the Miami Design District
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 16, 2024
The Institute of Contemporary Art, Miami (ICA Miami) culminates its tenth anniversary year with a transformative expansion, acquiring a second site located at 23 NE 41st Street in the Miami Design District, the former home of the de la Cruz Collection.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 16, 2024
The Institute of Contemporary Art, Miami (ICA Miami) culminates its tenth anniversary year with a transformative expansion, acquiring a second site located at 23 NE 41st Street in the Miami Design District, the former home of the de la Cruz Collection.
SEX VARIANTS OF 1941: A STUDY OF HOMOSEXUAL PATTERNS Comes to NYU Skirball Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Oct 10, 2024
NYU Skirball will present Sex Variants of 1941: A Study of Homosexual Patterns, a world premiere play with music from the award-winning theater company The Civilians, running November 14 – 24 at NYU Skirball.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 10, 2024
NYU Skirball will present Sex Variants of 1941: A Study of Homosexual Patterns, a world premiere play with music from the award-winning theater company The Civilians, running November 14 – 24 at NYU Skirball.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld September 24, 2024
by - Sep 24, 2024
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is September 24, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by - Sep 24, 2024
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is September 24, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Korean Indie Act Peach Luffe Shares New Single 'Just a Thread'
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 30, 2024
Korean indie act Peach Luffe returns with the first new single, “Just A Thread,” since the release of the March 2024 Honey EP. The upbeat track layers the flawless velvety notes of violin between indie rock instrumentation and front man Jong Lee’s dreamy vocals
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 30, 2024
Korean indie act Peach Luffe returns with the first new single, “Just A Thread,” since the release of the March 2024 Honey EP. The upbeat track layers the flawless velvety notes of violin between indie rock instrumentation and front man Jong Lee’s dreamy vocals
Words From the Wings: SUFFS Music Director and Music Supervisor Andrea Grody
by Stephi Wild - Aug 3, 2024
As part of our Words From the Wings series, we're chatting with Andrea Grody, who serves as Music Director and Music Supervisor for Suffs. Andrea told us all about her backstage routines, must-haves, and more!
by Stephi Wild - Aug 3, 2024
As part of our Words From the Wings series, we're chatting with Andrea Grody, who serves as Music Director and Music Supervisor for Suffs. Andrea told us all about her backstage routines, must-haves, and more!
SWEENEY TODD, HOW TO SUCCEED & More Set for Penn State Centre Stage 2024-25 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 16, 2024
Penn State Centre Stage announces its 2024-25 season featuring productions like SWEENEY TODD, HOW TO SUCCEED, LOVE'S LABOUR'S LOST, ALICE IN WONDERLAND, MUCH ADO, and A CHRISTMAS CAROL.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 16, 2024
Penn State Centre Stage announces its 2024-25 season featuring productions like SWEENEY TODD, HOW TO SUCCEED, LOVE'S LABOUR'S LOST, ALICE IN WONDERLAND, MUCH ADO, and A CHRISTMAS CAROL.
Video: SUFFS Celebrates Shaina Taub's History Making Tony Wins
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 19, 2024
On Sunday night, composer Shaina Taub took home the Tony Awards for 'Best Book of a Musical' and 'Best Score' for her outstanding work on Suffs. See the show celebrate their history-making author! Watch the video!
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 19, 2024
On Sunday night, composer Shaina Taub took home the Tony Awards for 'Best Book of a Musical' and 'Best Score' for her outstanding work on Suffs. See the show celebrate their history-making author! Watch the video!
Video: Daniel Aukin Reacts to Tony Win for Best Direction of a Play
by Joey Mervis - Jun 17, 2024
Just last night at the 77th Annual Tony Awards, Daniel Aukin took home a Tony Award for 'Best Direction of a Play' for his outstanding work on Stereophonic. Watch what happened afterwards in this video!
by Joey Mervis - Jun 17, 2024
Just last night at the 77th Annual Tony Awards, Daniel Aukin took home a Tony Award for 'Best Direction of a Play' for his outstanding work on Stereophonic. Watch what happened afterwards in this video!
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 been recognized with several awards, including the Playwrights' Sidewalk Inductee at The Lortels, Outstanding Musical at The Lortels for Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson, and Sustained Excellence in Music at the Obie Awards.
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