Michael Mayer
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BIO
Recent work includes: Chess (Kennedy Center), WarholCapote (ART), Michael Moore's The Terms of My Surrender (Belasco), and the world premiere of Nico Muhly's opera Marnie at London's ENO. Broadway Credits include: Hedwig and the Angry Inch (Tony Award, best musical revival, also National Tour), Spring Awakening (Tony Award/Best Musical and Tony, Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Awards for Best Director; also London, National Tour, Vienna, Tokyo, and Seoul productions); American Idiot (also co-author, Drama Desk Award for Best Director; also US, UK and Asia tours); Thoroughly Modern Millie (Tony Award/Best Musical also London and National Tour), Side Man (Tony Award/Best Play also London and Kennedy Center Productions), A View from the Bridge (Tony Award/Best Revival), Everyday Rapture, You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown, and Triumph of Love. Off-Broadway credits include: Love, Love, Love (Roundabout), Brooklynite (Also co-author, Vineyard), Whorl Inside A Loop (with Dick Scanlan, Second Stage), 10 Million Miles (Atlantic). National Tour: Angels in America. London: a record-breaking West End run of Funny Girl and UK tour. Tokyo: As You Like It (Toho Theatre). Film: The Seagull, A Home at the End of the World, and Flicka. Television: Smash (Director/Producer, Season One) and two seasons of Alpha House for Amazon. Opera: a celebrated production of Rigoletto (Met). He serves on the Board of New York Stage and Film. @MichaelMayerDIR. This one is for Beatrice Terry.
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Productions
Writing
Awards and Nominations
Michael Mayer, Funny Girl
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Michael Mayer, Little Shop of Horrors
Michael Mayer, Hedwig and the Angry Inch
Michael Mayer, Hedwig and the Angry Inch
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Michael Mayer, American Idiot
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Michael Mayer, American Idiot
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Michael Mayer, Spring Awakening
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Michael Mayer
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Michael Mayer, Spring Awakening
Michael Mayer, Spring Awakening
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Michael Mayer, Spring Awakening
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Michael Mayer, Spring Awakening
Michael Mayer, Thoroughly Modern Millie
Michael Mayer, Thoroughly Modern Millie
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Michael Mayer, Uncle Vanya
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Michael Mayer, A View from the Bridge
Michael Mayer, You're a Good Man
Michael Mayer, You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown
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Michael Mayer, A View from the Bridge / Side Man
Michael Mayer, A View From the Bridge
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Michael Mayer, A View from the Bridge
Michael Mayer, America Dreaming
Videos
Video: Angel Blue sings Whitney Houston's 'I Have Nothing' at 54 Below!
by Rebecca Kaplan - 2026-06-18 16:03:44
Video: Tony Vincent Talks Broadway for Democracy and Using Theatre to Inspire Civic Engagement
by Luka Vonier - 2026-06-18 12:46:13
Video: GALILEO Trailer Featuring Raúl Esparza and the Voice of Neil deGrasse Tyson
by Stephi Wild - 2026-06-01 09:52:08
Videos: CHESS Audience Celebrate Tony Nominees With Thunderous Applause
by Michael Major - 2026-05-06 10:26:52
Video: Aaron Tveit Opens Up About Wardrobe Mishap During CHESS Performance
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-04-21 13:35:49
Video: CHESS Stars Reflect on New Cast Recording: 'The Album Really Rocks'
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-04-21 11:57:52
Video: Watch Nicholas Christopher Hold Out a Note For 20 Seconds in CHESS
by Michael Major - 2026-04-17 09:22:02
Exclusive: Watch the Cast of CHESS Perform 'Golden Bangkok' on Broadway
by Michael Major - 2026-04-14 12:45:52
Video: Bryce Pinkham and the Cast of CHESS Perform 'The Arbiter' on KELLY CLARKSON
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-03-27 10:09:30
Video: 'Addio, del passato' from Michael Mayer-Directed LA TRAVIATA at The Metropolitan Opera
by Joshua Wright - 2026-03-25 13:19:26
Video: First Look at Michael Mayer-Directed LA TRAVIATA at The Metropolitan Opera
by Joshua Wright - 2026-03-24 12:19:07
Video: Watch Lea Michele and the Cast of CHESS Perform 'Nobody's Side' on THE LATE SHOW
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-03-18 10:07:26
Video: Aaron Tveit, Lea Michele & Nicholas Christopher Perform From CHESS on TODAY
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-12-15 17:48:37
Video: Aaron Tveit & CHESS Cast Launch the 'One Night In Bangkok Challenge'
by Michael Major - 2025-11-14 10:18:09
Video: Lea Michele Reveals Jonathan Groff’s Role in Aaron Tveit Joining CHESS
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-11-11 10:41:15
Video: Watch Madeline Brewer & Major Attaway Sing 'Sominex' in LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
by Michael Major - 2025-10-27 12:26:44
News
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 24, 2026
Claybourne Elder, currently starring in the Off-Broadway revival of LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, released his debut album 'If the Stars Were Mine' on vinyl via Center Stage Records, with upcoming concerts at 54 Below.
by Joshua Wright - Jul 23, 2026
PBS announced WE CHOSE TO GO TO THE MOON, a living documentary filmed at Carnegie Hall blending live orchestra, Broadway vocalists, and storytelling about America's space race, directed by Tony winner Michael Mayer.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 23, 2026
PBS will present We Chose To Go To The Moon, a new “living documentary” about an iconic moment in history, America’s space race. It will premiere on PBS, online, and the PBS app on the eve of Veterans Day.
by Drew Eberhard - Jul 21, 2026
Green Day’s American Idiot is a rock musical, mostly sung through, in a blistering 90 minutes. It ran its first inception at Berkley Rep in 2009, before transferring to the St. James Theatre on Broadway. Beginning previews in March of 2010, before having its offical opening date of April 20,2010. The show played 422 performances before closing April 24, 2011.
by Marissa Faith Curley - Jul 19, 2026
Spotlight Cast & Crew will present YOU'RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN as the inaugural production of its new tuition-free Studio program, performed by student artists at Paschal High School's Miriam Todd Theatre in Fort Worth.
by Peter Nason - Jul 18, 2026
What did our critic, Peter Nason, think of Jobsite Theater's Rocking Production of GREEN DAY'S AMERICAN IDIOT?
by Sidney Paterra - Jul 18, 2026
Broadway is about to get even starrier than usual. As BroadwayWorld previously reported, Galileo, the new musical inspired by the life of Galileo Galilei, will open on Broadway in Fall 2026. It will be the second new musical of the 2026/27 Broadway season (the first is Wanted). While we await its arrival, catch up on everything there is to know so far!
by Michael Major - Jul 16, 2026
Watch a video clip of Jordan Fisher and Nikki M. James performing 'Suddenly Seymour' in Off-Broadway's Little Shop of Horrors. The duo, who first joined the production in March, will be succeeded by Betsy Wolfe and Ethan Slater.
by Michael Major - Jul 13, 2026
Betsy Wolfe has offered a sneak peek into rehearsals for her run in Little Shop of Horrors with Ethan Slater. In a new video, the pair belts out 'Skid Row (Downtown)' ahead of their run in the hit Off-Broadway production.
by Andrew Burrill - Jul 12, 2026
What happens when one of America's greatest songbooks meets Broadway? A BEAUTFIUFL NOISE delivers an emotional portrait of Neil Diamond, led by American Idol winner Nick Fradiani in a production that soars at Kansas City's Starlight Theatre.
by Marissa Faith Curley - Jul 5, 2026
Playful People Productions, a theater education nonprofit in San Jose, is set to present the musical You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown, performed by two mixed casts of teens and adults.
by Barry Lenny - Jul 2, 2026
A series of sketches based on familiar themes from the cartoons.
by Marissa Faith Curley - Jun 28, 2026
Following a successful on-sale earlier this month, demand for the Sydney season of A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL has prompted the release of additional performances.
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 25, 2026
BroadwayWorld has just learned that Tony Award nominee and Drama Desk winner Ethan Slater will join the hit revival Little Shop of Horrors as Seymour, alongside Tony Award nominee Betsy Wolfe as Audrey.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 22, 2026
The revival of the musical Chess played its final performance on Broadway at the Imperial Theatre after over 250 performances starring Aaron Tveit, Lea Michele and Nicholas Christopher. Check out a video of the cast taking their final bows.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 18, 2026
Jobsite Theater's production of Green Day's AMERICAN IDIOT is set to open at the Straz Center in Tampa, with the principal cast now announced for the rock opera.
by Rebecca Kaplan - Jun 18, 2026
See a highlight from Grammy-winning opera star Angel Blue's May 23 show, ANGEL BLUE: REIMAGINED with a classic Whitney Houston song. Blue was recently a lead in the Met Opera production of AIDA.
by Luka Vonier - Jun 18, 2026
Broadway’s stories, songs, and stages have always united people — across backgrounds, beliefs, and perspectives. Now, Broadway for Democracy is channeling that power to inspire participation in the democratic process. Through performances, nationwide events, and accessible resources, the organization is aiming to make it easier for everyone to register, vote, and get involved. One of the people behind this mission is none other than Broadway's very own Tony Vincent. Watch in this video as Tony chats more about the importance of being informed, engaging with government, and showing up to vote.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 17, 2026
A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical hits Kansas City's Starlight Theatre July 7-12, starring American Idol winner Nick Fradiani. Tickets from under $19!
by Stephi Wild - Jun 17, 2026
The Keegan Theatre announced its 30th Anniversary Season, featuring five plays, two musicals, and a world premiere concert performance, including two world premieres and a DC premiere.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Michael Mayer has written 2 shows including The Flamingo Kid (Bookwriter), American Idiot (Bookwriter).
Outstanding Direction of a Musical (Drama League Awards) for Funny Girl, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Little Shop of Horrors, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Best Direction of a Musical (BroadwayWorld Awards) for American Idiot, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for American Idiot, Best Direction of a Musical (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Spring Awakening, Founders Award for Excellence in Directing (Drama League Awards), Outstanding Director of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Spring Awakening, Outstanding Director (The Lortels) for Spring Awakening, Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Spring Awakening, Outstanding Director of a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Spring Awakening, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Thoroughly Modern Millie , Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Thoroughly Modern Millie, Outstanding Director - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Uncle Vanya, Outstanding Director - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for A View from the Bridge, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for You're a Good Man, Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown, Best Director - Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for A View from the Bridge / Side Man, Best Direction of a Play (Tony Awards) for A View From the Bridge, Outstanding Director - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for A View from the Bridge and Outstanding Director - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for America Dreaming.
Michael Mayer has received several prestigious awards throughout his career, including: - Outstanding Director of a Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Little Shop of Horrors. - Best Direction of a Musical at the BroadwayWorld Awards for American Idiot. - Outstanding Director of a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for American Idiot. - Best Direction of a Musical at the BroadwayWorld Awards for Spring Awakening. - Founders Award for Excellence in Directing at the Drama League Awards. - Outstanding Director of a Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Spring Awakening. - Best Direction of a Musical at the Tony Awards for Spring Awakening. - Outstanding Director of a Play at the Drama Desk Awards for Spring Awakening. - Outstanding Director - Play at the Drama Desk Awards for Uncle Vanya. - Outstanding Director - Play at the Drama Desk Awards for A View from the Bridge. - Best Director - Play at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for A View from the Bridge and Side Man. - Outstanding Director - Play at the Drama Desk Awards for A View from the Bridge.
