Michael Greif
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Michael Greif directed the world premiere of The Intelligent Homosexual’s Guide to Capitalism and Socialism with a Key to the Scriptures at The Guthrie Theater last April. He directed The Winter’s Tale for The Public Theater’s Shakespeare in the Park last summer as well as Angels in America ...
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Michael Greif Biography
Michael Greif directed the world premiere of The Intelligent Homosexual’s Guide to Capitalism and Socialism with a Key to the Scriptures at The Guthrie Theater last April. He directed The Winter’s Tale for The Public Theater’s Shakespeare in the Park last summer as well as Angels in America for Signature Theatre. His other Public Theater credits include the 2007 Shakespeare in the Park revival of Romeo and Juliet, Diana Son’s Satellites, the launch performance of Suzan-Lori Parks’s 365 Days / 365 Plays, Fucking A, Dogeaters (Obie), Marisol, Pericles, Casanova, A Bright Room Called Day, and Machinal (Obie). For Signature Theatre Company, he directed John Guare’s A Few Stout Individuals and Landscape of the Body. Greif’s Broadway credits include Jonathan Larson’s Rent (Obie Award, Tony nom.), Grey Gardens (Tony nomination) and Next to Normal (Tony nomination). He is an Artistic Associate at New York Theatre Workshop, where his credits include Cavedweller, Bright Lights, Big City, and Rent. His other Off-Broadway credits include Boy’s Life (Second Stage), Neil LaBute’s The Distance from Here and A Very Common Procedure (MCC), Neal Bell’s Spatter Pattern (Playwrights Horizons), Beauty of the Father (MTC), Mr. Marmalade (Roundabout), Betty Rules (Zipper), and Bell’s Monster (CSC). Greif has a longstanding association with the Williamstown Theatre Festival where his credits include Cherry Orchard, Three Sisters, The Seagull, Street Scene, Tonight At 8:30 and Once in a Lifetime. He was Artistic Director of La Jolla Playhouse from 1995-1999 where he directed Our Town, Sweet Bird of Youth, Diana Son’s Boy, Randy Newman’s Faust (also Goodman), Kushner’s Slavs (also Taper), and Thérèse Raquin.Michael Greif Awards and Nominations
| The Lortels - 2018 - Outstanding Director | ||
| Michael Greif, The Low Road | ||
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2017 - Best Direction of a Musical  |
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| Michael Greif, Dear Evan Hansen | ||
| Tony Awards - 2017 - Best Direction of a Musical | ||
| Michael Greif, Dear Evan Hansen | ||
| Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2016 - Outstanding Director of a Musical | ||
| Michael Greif, Dear Evan Hansen | ||
| The Lortels - 2015 - Outstanding Director | ||
| Michael GreifOur Lady of Kibeho | ||
| Tony Awards - 2009 - Best Direction of a Musical | ||
| Michael Greif, Next to Normal | ||
| Tony Awards - 2007 - Best Direction of a Musical | ||
| Michael Greif, Grey Gardens | ||
| Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2006 - Outstanding Director of a Musical | ||
| Michael Greif , Grey Gardens | ||
| Drama Desk Awards - 2001 - Outstanding Director - Play |
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| Michael Greif, Dogeaters | ||
| Obie Awards - 2001 - Direction |
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| Michael Greif, Dogeaters | ||
| The Lortels - 2001 - Outstanding Director | ||
| Michael Greif, Dogeaters | ||
| Obie Awards - 1996 - Special Citations |
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| Michael Greif, Rent | ||
| Tony Awards - 1996 - Best Direction of a Musical | ||
| Michael Greif , Rent | ||
Michael Greif News
New Musical HELL'S KITCHEN, Based on the Life of Alicia Keys, Is in the Worksby Stephi Wild - Feb 7, 2023
A new musical is in the works based on the life of singer/songwriter Alicia Keys! According to an Equity casting notice, the production is set to premiere off-Broadway as part of the New York Shakespeare Festival in May or June.
Brian Stokes Mitchell, Alex Brightman, and More Join Kleban Prize For Musical Theatre Presentationby Stephi Wild - Feb 1, 2023
The Kleban Foundation will present the 33rd annual Kleban Prize for Musical Theatre on Monday, February 6 at 5PM in a private ceremony (by invitation only) hosted by ASCAP and BMI at BMI's New York City headquarters (7 World Trade Center).
Review: DEAR EVAN HANSEN at Orpheum Theatreby Steve Murray - Jan 28, 2023
What did our critic think of DEAR EVAN HANSEN at Orpheum Theatre?
DEAR EVAN HANSEN National Tour to End its Run This Summerby Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 27, 2023
The North American Tour of Dear Evan Hansen, which first launched at the Buell Theatre in Denver, Colorado in October 2018, will end its run on July 2nd, 2023 at the Koger Center in Columbia, South Carolina. See how to purchase tickes!
Photos: Anthony Rapp & Friends Celebrate Opening Night of WITHOUT YOUby Jennifer Broski - Jan 26, 2023
Without You, written and performed by Anthony Rapp, directed by Steven Maler with musical direction by Daniel A. Weiss opened just last night, January 25, 2023 at New World Stages. BroadwayWorld was there for the big night and you can check out photos below!
Kelley Curran, Ben Horner, Elizabeth Stahlmann & More to Star in THE MISANTHROPE Reading at The Acting Companyby Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 24, 2023
The Acting Company has announced the cast for their reading of The Misanthrope. Molière's classic play is translated by Neil Bartlett and directed by The Acting Company's Producing Director Devin Brain.
Kelli O'Hara & Brian d'Arcy James to Lead DAYS OF WINE AND ROSES World Premiere Musicalby Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 20, 2023
Atlantic Theater Company will present the world premiere musical Days of Wine and Roses, adapted from the 1962 film and original 1958 teleplay. See who is starring the production, performance dates, and how to purchase tickets!
2023 Kleban Prize For Musical Theatre Will Be Presented To Ryan Scott Oliver and Ethan Liptonby Stephi Wild - Jan 17, 2023
The Kleban Foundation has announced the recipients of the 33rd annual Kleban Prize for Musical Theatre. The 2023 Kleban Prize for the most promising musical theatre lyricist has been awarded to Ryan Scott Oliver.
Theatre Communications Group Raises $300,000 at Gala Honoring Samuel L. Jackson & LaTanya Richardson Jacksonby Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 11, 2023
At Monday night’s 2023 TCG Gala: Our Stories, Theatre Communications Group raised over $300,000. The Gala honored Samuel L. Jackson and LaTanya Richardson Jackson, with an award presented by Vanessa Williams.
Porchlight Announces The New Faces In NEW FACES SING BROADWAY 1951, January 23 And 24by A.A. Cristi - Jan 6, 2023
Porchlight Music Theatre announces the cast of New Faces for its latest offering in its 2022 - 2023 season, New Faces Sing Broadway 1951, hosted by multi-award winner and Broadway veteran David Girolmo, directed by David Fiorello with music direction and arrangements by Dr. Michael McBride.
Michael Greif Videos
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 19, 2022
Chicago Shakespeare Theater has debuted a first look music video of the song 'If This Is Love' from the world premiere of The Notebook, performed in-studio by Ingrid Michaelson, who is writing the production’s music and lyrics. Watch here!
by BroadwayWorld TV - Dec 12, 2021
The Tony, Grammy and Oliver Award-winning global sensation Dear Evan Hansen celebrated its long-awaited return to Broadway's Music Box Theatre last night, marking the final Broadway show to make its return this year.
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - Dec 3, 2021
Watch as Richard Ridge chats with Broadway favorite Jose Llana, who will soon join Seth Rudetsky for Seth's Concert Series, airing Sunday, December 5 at 8pm ET.
by BroadwayWorld TV - Dec 2, 2021
Jose Llana is the next guest on The Seth Concert Series with Seth Rudetsky! Watch him perform 'Being Alive' from Company in rehearsal for this weekend's concert.
by Stage Tube - Feb 26, 2021
A quarter century ago, Jonathan Larson's groundbreaking musical, RENT, opened at New York Theatre Workshop. From its humble beginnings at NYTW, this rock musical went on to shape a generation. What began in the East Village traveled to Broadway, across the nation and around the world. While we await showtime, check out a trailer for the big event!
by BroadwayWorld TV - Nov 14, 2020
Today we rewind to 2017, when War Paint opened at the Nederlander Theatre, where it ran for 236 performances. Led by Patti LuPone and Christine Ebersole, the musical featured a book by Doug Wright, music by Scott Frankel, lyrics by Michael Korie, choreography by Christopher Gattelli, and direction by Michael Greif.
by BroadwayWorld TV - Sep 4, 2020
Today we rewind to 2016, when Dear Evan Hansen arrived on Broadway. Dear Evan Hansen opened on December 6 at the Music Box Theatre, where it has played 1363 performances (as of March 16).
by BroadwayWorld TV - Aug 23, 2020
Today we rewind to 2014, when If/Then was getting ready to return to Broadway. By the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning creators of Next to Normal (Tom Kitt, Brian Yorkey and Michael Greif) and starring Tony Award-winner Idina Menzel, the musical opened March 30 at the Richard Rodgers Theatre, where it played for 401 performances.
by BroadwayWorld TV - Aug 13, 2020
Today we flashback to 2010, when Next to Normal performed on the Bryant Park stage. Next to Normal opened on April 15, 2009 at the Booth Theatre, where it played for 733 performances. Directed by Michael Greif, the musical starred Alice Ripley, J. Robert Spencer, Adam Chanler-Berat, Jennifer Damiano, Aaron Tveit and Louis Hobson.
by Stage Tube - Mar 12, 2020
Current star of Dear Evan Hansen Jordan Fisher stopped by E! Pop of the Morning to discuss his role on the Broadway show and his role in the recent Netflix film 'To All the Boys: P.S. I Still Love You.' During the interview, Fisher gushes over his fiancee Ellie Woods and talks about playing Evan Hansen!
