Michael Mayer
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.
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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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Awards and Nominations
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Michael Mayer, Little Shop of Horrors
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Michael Mayer, Uncle Vanya
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Videos
Video: Joy Woods Performs 'Limited Life' From GALILEO; Full Cast Revealed
by Stephi Wild - 2026-09-14 09:11:27
Video: Ethan Slater, Betsy Wolfe and More Perform 'Skid Row (Downtown)' in LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2026-09-10 15:34:25
Video: Raúl Esparza Is 'Over the Moon' About His Broadway Return in GALILEO
by Sam Anctil - 2026-09-06 16:00:08
Video: Jordan Fisher & Nikki M. James Sing 'Suddenly Seymour' in LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
by Michael Major - 2026-07-16 13:15:19
Video: Betsy Wolfe & Ethan Slater Rehearse 'Skid Row' in LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
by Michael Major - 2026-07-13 12:31:04
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
News
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 23, 2026
The Broadway musical about Neil Diamond's life and career will open at Adelaide's Her Majesty's Theatre, following seasons in Melbourne, Sydney, and Brisbane.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 23, 2026
Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson surprised the company of the new Broadway musical Galileo on stage during the production's first day of tech for the new musical. See photos!
by Jennifer Broski - Oct 23, 2026
Running next at the Shubert Theatre will be the new Broadway musical, Galileo, featuring a book by Danny Strong, an original score by Zoe Sarnak and Michael Weiner, directed by Michael Mayer and choreographed by Tony Award nominee David Neumann. Check out photos of the new marquee here!
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 22, 2026
Ethan Slater will continue as Seymour in Off-Broadway's LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS after T.R. Knight, who was previously announced to assume the role, withdrew from the production.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 22, 2026
Three prominent scientists join the new Broadway musical GALILEO as co-producers, bringing their expertise in science education and communication to the production.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 22, 2026
A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL will premiere in Miami at the Adrienne Arsht Center's Ziff Ballet Opera House December 1-6, 2026, featuring Jesse Labelle as Neil Diamond and hits including Sweet Caroline and America.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 20, 2026
Single tickets will go on sale for the Broadway musical A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL, which will play the Morris Center in South Bend. Learn more here.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 16, 2026
Single tickets will go on sale for the Broadway touring production of A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL at Peoria Civic Center's Prairie Home Alliance Theater.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 19, 2026
PBS will premiere a theatrical special about America's space race, featuring live music, storytelling, and performances by Broadway and film actors, with an introduction by director Ron Howard.
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 13, 2026
The Tony-nominated 2025 revival of Chess, starring Aaron Tveit, Lea Michele, and Nicholas Christopher, is now available at The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts at the Theatre on Film and Tape Archive (TOFT).
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 8, 2026
A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL will play St. Louis's Fabulous Fox with Jesse Labelle starring as Neil Diamond – Then and Stuart Metcalf as Neil Diamond – Now.
by - Oct 7, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 7, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 6, 2026
The new original musical comedy set in 1952 Hollywood will hold a workshop presentation. The production features a book by Kate Moira Ryan and Nicholas Coster, music and lyrics by Heather Reid, and direction by Tony Award-winner Michael Mayer.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 5, 2026
A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL announced its full cast for the relaunched North American tour, beginning performances at Bass Concert Hall in Austin, Texas in November 2026. Jesse Labelle returns as Neil Diamond – Then, joined by Stuart Metcalf as Neil Diamond – Now and an ensemble cast.
by Bruce Glikas - Sep 30, 2026
Last night (September 27, 2026), Little Shop of Horrors held a celebratory performance in honor of reaching a special milestone - matching the original 1982 Orpheum production's run of 2,210 performances, becoming the longest-running production in the musical's history. Check out photos from inside the party here.
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 30, 2026
On Sunday night, Little Shop of Horrors held a celebratory performance in honor of reaching a special milestone - matching the original 1982 Orpheum production's run of 2,210 performances, becoming the longest-running production in the musical's history. Alan Menken made a surprise appearance at curtain call, taking the stage to congratulate the company and celebrate Howard Ashman's enduring legacy. Check out exclusive portraits of the special guests here.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 28, 2026
VOX: American Voices Opera Lab - newly reimagined as a landmark collaborative project - has revealed its four 2027 finalists. These works-in-progress will be presented at the VOX Showcase at the Perelman Center for the Performing Arts.
by R. Scott Reedy - Sep 28, 2026
Costume designer Susan Hilferty – who amassed a mantel-full of awards, including the Tony, Drama Desk, and Outer Critics’ Circle Awards, for the musical “Wicked,” being presented by Broadway In Boston at the Citizens Opera House through November 15 – got an early start on a career that so far includes 27 Broadway shows, including the Tony Award-nominated revivals of “Parade” (2023), “Funny Girl” (2022), and “Present Laughter” (2017) as well as 2005’s “Into the Woods” and 2006’s “Spring Awakening.”
by Stephi Wild - Sep 24, 2026
Emmy nominee T.R. Knight and Tony nominee Hannah Cruz will join the long-running Off-Broadway production of LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at the Westside Theatre, replacing current stars Ethan Slater and Betsy Wolfe.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 24, 2026
Jesse Labelle, an award-winning singer-songwriter who has toured with Elton John and Garth Brooks, will star as Neil Diamond in A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL's North American tour, launching November 3, 2026 in Austin, Texas.
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.
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