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Michael Heitzman

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BIO

Upcoming: 42nd Street/Ordway Center for the Performing Arts, Recent: 42nd Street/Drury Lane Theatre in Chicago (Jeff Award nominee, Best Director) Newsies, Big River and Legally Blonde/ Broadway Sacramento at Music Circus, Beauty and the Beast, SHREK and Disney's The Little Mermaid/North Shore Music Theater (IRNE Award nominee, Best Director). In addition, he has directed The Lucille Lortel Awards in New York City for the past ten years, which celebrates excellence Off-Broadway. He is the director and co-writer of VICES (Jeff Award nominee, Best Director.) A Dramatists Guild Fellow, he co-wrote the song ?Throw That Girl Around? from the Broadway musical Swing! He and writing partner, Ilene Reid, are currently writing the musical adaptation of the novel Genius by Patrick Dennis and their original musical Solana will receive a workshop at AMTP in spring of 2020. www.michaelheitzman.com

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Lucille Lortel Theatre Reveals Artistic Programming Including 121 Project, 11 New Commissions, and More
by Stephi Wild - Oct 9, 2025

The Lucille Lortel Theatre has announced new artistic programming that deepens the historic theater's impact on the Off-Broadway community and the field nationally. Learn more here!
Thom Sesma & Mickey Rolfe to be Honored at the Primary Stages 2025 Fall Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 25, 2025

PRIMARY STAGES' 2025 Fall Gala will honor Thom Sesma with the Einhorn Mentorship Award and Mickey Rolfe with the Andrew Leynse Commitment to New Plays Award. Learn more!
Review: FROZEN Thaws a Disney Classic at Pittsburgh CLO
by Greg Kerestan - Jul 21, 2025

A refreshingly non-replica production design breathes new life into the sometimes-overexposed property.aOne of the fascinating things about modern musicals is also one of the most frustrating: we are experiencing them as what Richard Wagner called a Gesamtkunstwerk.
Photos: Inside the the 2025 Lucille Lortel Awards
by Jennifer Broski - May 5, 2025

The 2025 Lucille Lortel Awards for Outstanding Achievement Off-Broadway were handed in 16 categories, with three honorary awards also bestowed. Big winners included Here There Are Blueberries, Three Houses, Vanya, and more. Check out photso from the red carpet here!
Pittsburgh CLO Unveils CAMELOT, BACK TO THE FUTURE, And FROZEN Creative Teams
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 25, 2025

Pittsburgh CLO has unveiled the Creative Teams for the highly anticipated 2025 PNC Summer of Musicals. This esteemed group of creative visionaries will bring the magic of Broadway to life throughout the summer season.
DRAG: THE MUSICAL, OUR CLASS, THREE HOUSES Lead 40th Annual Lucille Lortel Nominations
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 2, 2025

Nominations for the 40th Annual Lucille Lortel Awards – the only New York theatre award to exclusively honor Outstanding Achievement Off-Broadway – were just announced. Check out the full list of nominees here!
Matthew Broderick, Douglas Sills & More to Star in Benefit Reading of GENIUS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 7, 2025

Lucille Lortel Theatre will present a benefit reading of GENIUS, a new musical comedy based on the 1962 novel by Auntie Mame's Patrick Dennis. Learn more about the stars in the cast including Matthew Broderick, Douglas Sills & and see how to purchase tickets.
Lucille Lortel Theatre Reveals 2025 Round Of 121 Project Supported Musicals
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 7, 2025

The Lucille Lortel Theatre has revealed that four new musicals will receive support through the 121 Project, the Lortel's tailored development program for new musical works. Learn more!
Desi Oakley, Jelani Remy & More to Star in 121 PROJECT LIVE IN CONCERT
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 22, 2025

Lucille Lortel Theatre will present 121 Project Live in Concert, a one-night-only event showcasing excerpts from five new musicals in development, featuring Desi Oakley, Jelani Remy and more.
40th Annual Lucille Lortel Awards Sets Dates and Reveals Special Award Recipients
by Stephi Wild - Jan 16, 2025

The date has been set for the 40th Annual Lucille Lortel Awards, celebrating four decades of recognizing Off-Broadway excellence. Plus, this year's Special Award recipients havebeen announced.
Review: Kelli O'Hara's HERE'S TO THE LADIES at 92NY Promises to 'Make Someone Happy'
by Rebecca Kaplan - Oct 15, 2024

Kelli O’Hara shone on 10/10 with her new show at The 92nd Street Y, New York. HERE'S TO THE LADIES honored Kelli’s connection to a handful of people, mostly women, who left their mark on her life. O'Hara's powerhouse voice was put to good use in this concert, which showed off her comedy chops, operatic range and of course those high highs.
Lortel Theatre Unveils Fall 2024 Lineup Featuring FEAST! & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 12, 2024

Lortel Theatre announced its Fall 2024 lineup featuring Michael Emerson, Jennifer Van Dyck, and more. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.
Review: SEUSSICAL Is Eighty Minutes of Musical Heaven at Pittsburgh CLO
by Greg Kerestan - Aug 2, 2024

The summer season ends with this kid-friendly spectacular.
Lucille Lortel Theatre to Support 26 Artists Through New Creative Programs
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 20, 2024

The Lucille Lortel Theatre has revealed the 26 recipients of two signature artistic initiatives that further expand the historic theater’s impact on the Off-Broadway community and the field nationally.
FROZEN, ANASTASIA, and More Set For Tuacahn's Upcoming Season
by Stephi Wild - May 14, 2024

Tuacahn will transform its red rock desert space into Queen Elsa’s glacial palace in the regional premiere of Disney’s Frozen, May 3 to Oct. 17.  Learn more about the full season here!
(PRAY), THE COMEUPPANCE, and More Take Home 2024 Lucille Lortel Awards - Full List of Winners!
by Blair Ingenthron - May 5, 2024

The 39th Annual Lucille Lortel Awards will be presented at the annual ceremony which will take place tonight, Sunday, May 5, 2024, at NYU Skirball beginning at 7:00pm. See the winners as they come in here!
WET BRAIN, STEREOPHONIC & More Nominated for 39th Annual Lucille Lortel Awards - See the Full List!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 4, 2024

Nominations for the 39th Annual Lucille Lortel Awards for Outstanding Achievement Off-Broadway were announced by Amber Iman and George Abud. Check out the full list of nominees!
Lucille Lortel Theatre Reveals New Artistic Initiatives and Programming
by Stephi Wild - Oct 10, 2023

The Lucille Lortel Theatre has announced several artistic initiatives that further expand the historic theater’s impact on the Off-Broadway community and the field nationally. Learn more about the upcoming programming here!
Apes and Oompah Loompas Take Over the Tuacahn Stage
by Stephi Wild - May 26, 2023

As the 2023 Tuacahn Broadway season opens, the stage is set to swap between two very different worlds, tied together with similar themes of love and family.   
See TARZAN & CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY on the Tuacahn Stage This Summer
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 25, 2023

From swinging apes and loin-cloth clad men to candy-crazed children and a flowing chocolate river, Tuacahn has the golden ticket to entertainment this summer with musical renditions of Tarzan and Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory opening May 26 and 27 respectively. 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Michael Heitzman written?

Michael Heitzman has written 2 shows including Swing! (Composer/Lyricist), Bingo (Bookwriter).

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