Michael R. Jackson
Latest News on Michael R. Jackson:
South Coast Repertory Names Suzanne Appel As Managing Director (Jul 23, 2024)
Roger Q. Mason's THE PINK Will Receive an Industry Reading at Caveat Next Month (Jul 17, 2024)
Photos: OH, MARY! Celebrates Opening Night at The Eagle (Jul 15, 2024)
South Coast Repertory Names Suzanne Appel As Managing Director (Jul 23, 2024)
Roger Q. Mason's THE PINK Will Receive an Industry Reading at Caveat Next Month (Jul 17, 2024)
Photos: OH, MARY! Celebrates Opening Night at The Eagle (Jul 15, 2024)
Michael R. Jackson BIO
The 2020 Pulitzer Prize and New York Drama Critics’ Circle–winning A Strange Loop (which had its 2019 world premiere at Playwrights Horizons in association with Page 73 Productions) was called “a full-on laparoscopy of the heart, soul, and loins” and a “gutsy, jubilantly anguished musical with infectious melodies” by Ben Brantley for The New York Times. In The New Yorker, Vinson Cunningham wrote, “To watch this show is to enter, by some urgent, bawdy magic, an ecstatic and infinitely more colorful version of the famous surreal lithograph by M. C. Escher: the hand that lifts from the page, becoming almost real, then draws another hand, which returns the favor.” In addition to A Strange Loop, he wrote book, music, and lyrics for White Girl in Danger. Awards and associations include a New Professional Theatre Festival Award, a Jonathan Larson Grant, a Lincoln Center Emerging Artist Award, an ASCAP Foundation Harold Adamson Award, a Whiting Award, the Helen Merrill Award for Playwriting, an Outer Critics Circle Award, a Drama Desk Award, an Obie Award, an Antonyo Award, a Fred Ebb Award, a Windham-Campbell Prize, and a Dramatists Guild Fellowship. He is an alum of Page 73’s Interstate 73 Writers Group.
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Michael R. Jackson Awards and Nominations
Drama Desk Awards - 2024 - Outstanding Book of a Musical
Michael R. Jackson, Teeth
Drama Desk Awards - 2024 - Outstanding Lyrics
Michael R. Jackson, Teeth
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2024 - Outstanding Book of a Musical (Broadway or Off-Broadway)
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Drama Desk Awards - 2023 - Outstanding Lyrics
Michael R. Jackson, White Girl in Danger
Drama Desk Awards - 2023 - Outstanding Music
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Tony Awards - 2022 - Best Book of a Musical
Michael R. Jackson, A Strange Loop
Tony Awards - 2022 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre
Michael R. Jackson, A Strange Loop
Tony Awards - 2022 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre
Michael R. Jackson, A Strange Loop
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Drama Desk Awards - 2020 - Outstanding Book of a Musical
Michael R. Jackson, A Strange Loop
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Drama Desk Awards - 2020 - Outstanding Lyrics
Michael R. Jackson, A Strange Loop
Drama Desk Awards - 2020 - Outstanding Music
Michael R. Jackson, A Strange Loop
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New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 2020 - Best Musical
Michael R. Jackson, A Strange Loop
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Obie Awards - 2020 - Playwriting Award
Michael R. Jackson, A Strange Loop
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Obie Awards - 2020 - Special Citation
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Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2020 - Outstanding Book of a Musical
Michael R. Jackson, A Strange Loop
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Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2020 - Outstanding New Score
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The Pulitzer Prize - 2020 - Pulitzer Prize for Drama
Michael R. Jackson, A Strange Loop
Michael R. Jackson Videos
Exclusive Video: Watch 'Inner White Girl' From Los Angeles Premiere Of A STRANGE LOOP
by Joshua Wright - Jun 4, 2024
Video: First Look at A STRANGE LOOP, Coming to the Ahmanson Theatre in June
by Blair Ingenthron - May 5, 2024
Video: Go Inside the Sitzprobe for the West Coast Production Of A STRANGE LOOP
by Joshua Wright - Apr 12, 2024
Exclusive: Listen to 'Why I Kill' From Michael R. Jackson's WHITE GIRL IN DANGER
by Stephi Wild - Mar 28, 2024
Video: Watch a Teaser Trailer for A STRANGE LOOP, Coming to A.C.T. in April
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 24, 2024
Video: Watch Meryl Streep & Ashley Park Sing an ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING Song By Sara Bareilles, Benj Pasek & Justin Paul
by Michael Major - Aug 16, 2023
Video: The Company of WHITE GIRL IN DANGER on Living in Michael R. Jackson's World
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 6, 2023
Video: Larry Owens Plays 'Sondheim Sing Off' with Graham Phillips & Krystina Alabado at Pasadena Playhouse
by Alan Henry - Feb 24, 2023
VIDEO: Michael R. Jackson & Kyle Freeman Perform 'Memory Song' From A STRANGE LOOP on SHERRI
by Michael Major - Oct 14, 2022
VIDEO: Jennifer Hudson & Michael R. Jackson Announce New A STRANGE LOOP Musical Collaboration on THE JENNIFER HUDSON SHOW
by Michael Major - Oct 4, 2022
VIDEO: Michael R. Jackson & Jaquel Spivey Talk Representation Onstage in A STRANGE LOOP on TODAY
by Michael Major - Jul 7, 2022
VIDEO: A STRANGE LOOP Performs 'Intermission Song' on THE TONIGHT SHOW
by Stephi Wild - Jun 28, 2022
VIDEO: Michael R. Jackson Outlines A STRANGE LOOP's Journey to Broadway on CBS Sunday Morning
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 5, 2022
VIDEO: A STRANGE LOOP Cast Performs 'Inner White Girl' on LATE NIGHT
by Michael Major - May 13, 2022
VIDEO: Ariana DeBose Presents GLAAD Excellence in Media Award to Judith Light
by Marissa Tomeo - May 8, 2022
Michael R. Jackson News
South Coast Repertory Names Suzanne Appel As Managing Director
South Coast Repertory and its Board of Trustees have announced that Suzanne Appel will be the theatre’s new managing director. The appointment follows a national search. Appel joins Artistic Director David Ivers as co-chief executive officer of the Tony Award-winning theatre, now celebrating its 60th season.
South Coast Repertory and its Board of Trustees have announced that Suzanne Appel will be the theatre’s new managing director. The appointment follows a national search. Appel joins Artistic Director David Ivers as co-chief executive officer of the Tony Award-winning theatre, now celebrating its 60th season.
Roger Q. Mason's THE PINK Will Receive an Industry Reading at Caveat Next Month
Acclaimed Black Filipinx playwright and Kilroys List honoree Roger Q. Mason will receive a staged reading of THE PINK, directed by Kevin Newbury.
Acclaimed Black Filipinx playwright and Kilroys List honoree Roger Q. Mason will receive a staged reading of THE PINK, directed by Kevin Newbury.
Photos: OH, MARY! Celebrates Opening Night at The Eagle
Cole Escola's Oh, Mary! officially opened on Broadway on July 11 at the Lyceum Theatre, following a sold out, twice extended world premiere run at the Lucille Lortel Theatre. BroadwayWorld was in attendance at the show's opening night celebration at The Eagle. Check out our exclusive photos here!
Cole Escola's Oh, Mary! officially opened on Broadway on July 11 at the Lyceum Theatre, following a sold out, twice extended world premiere run at the Lucille Lortel Theatre. BroadwayWorld was in attendance at the show's opening night celebration at The Eagle. Check out our exclusive photos here!
Line Up Set for TheatreWorks' 2024 New Works Festival This August
Hundreds of lovers of new theatre will gather this August for an advance look at tomorrow's hits at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley's 21st Annual New Works Festival, running August 9-18. See the full lineup here!
Hundreds of lovers of new theatre will gather this August for an advance look at tomorrow's hits at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley's 21st Annual New Works Festival, running August 9-18. See the full lineup here!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld July 15, 2024
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is July 15, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is July 15, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Anna K. Jacobs & Michael R. Jackson's TEETH to Return Off-Broadway at New World Stages; Cast Recording Out Now
Following its sold-out, extended world premiere at Playwrights Horizons earlier this year, the 2024 Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle, Drama League, and Lortel Award nominated musical Teeth is set to open at New World Stages. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Following its sold-out, extended world premiere at Playwrights Horizons earlier this year, the 2024 Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle, Drama League, and Lortel Award nominated musical Teeth is set to open at New World Stages. Learn how to purchase tickets.
LAVENDER MEN To Premiere At OutSouth Queer Film Festival In August
Lavender Men, a new film directed by Lovell Holder and written by Holder and Roger Q. Mason, based on Mason’s critically acclaimed stage play, will receive its World Premiere at the OutSouth Queer Film Festival in Durham, North Carolina, one of the largest queer film festivals in America.
Lavender Men, a new film directed by Lovell Holder and written by Holder and Roger Q. Mason, based on Mason’s critically acclaimed stage play, will receive its World Premiere at the OutSouth Queer Film Festival in Durham, North Carolina, one of the largest queer film festivals in America.
Candela Reveals Fellows For Its Second Annual Playwrights Summer Fellowship Program
Candela, a pioneering initiative dedicated to advancing high-quality theater education for emerging playwrights, book writers, and lyricists of Latin American and Caribbean heritage, has announced the fellows for its second annual Playwrights Summer Fellowship program.
Candela, a pioneering initiative dedicated to advancing high-quality theater education for emerging playwrights, book writers, and lyricists of Latin American and Caribbean heritage, has announced the fellows for its second annual Playwrights Summer Fellowship program.
Cast Set for Roger Q. Mason's NIGHT CITIES at the Kirk Douglas Theatre
Acclaimed Black Filipinx playwright and Kilroys List honoree Roger Q. Mason will receive an industry reading of Night Cities, a new play about Queer civil rights activist Bayard Rusin at the Kirk Douglas Theatre. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Acclaimed Black Filipinx playwright and Kilroys List honoree Roger Q. Mason will receive an industry reading of Night Cities, a new play about Queer civil rights activist Bayard Rusin at the Kirk Douglas Theatre. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Jeanine Tesori and Bess Wohl Join Dramatists Guild Council
Jeanine Tesori and Bess Wohl have joined The Dramatists Guild Council, the leadership team of the Guild.
Jeanine Tesori and Bess Wohl have joined The Dramatists Guild Council, the leadership team of the Guild.
2024 Drama Desk Awards Winners- The Full List
The best of Broadway and off-Broadway came together for the 68th Annual Drama Desk Awards, which were held at The Skirball Center for the Performing Arts.
The best of Broadway and off-Broadway came together for the 68th Annual Drama Desk Awards, which were held at The Skirball Center for the Performing Arts.
Benj Pasek and Justin Paul Say Steve Martin 'Knocked It Out of the Park' With ONLY MURDERS Patter Song
In a new interview as part of Deadline's Sound and Screen Television, Tony-award-winning songwriters Benj Pasek and Justin Paul praised Steve Martin's performance singing 'Which of the Pickwick Triplets Did It' from Season 3 of Only Murders in the Building. The song, written in collaboration with Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman, was helmed for the in-universe musical Death Rattle Dazzle starring Martin's character, Charles-Haden Savage.
In a new interview as part of Deadline's Sound and Screen Television, Tony-award-winning songwriters Benj Pasek and Justin Paul praised Steve Martin's performance singing 'Which of the Pickwick Triplets Did It' from Season 3 of Only Murders in the Building. The song, written in collaboration with Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman, was helmed for the in-universe musical Death Rattle Dazzle starring Martin's character, Charles-Haden Savage.
Exclusive Video: Watch 'Inner White Girl' From Los Angeles Premiere Of A STRANGE LOOP
Get a first look at the West Coast Premiere production of A Strange Loop's cast performing 'Inner White Girl' in an all-new exclusive video. The production begins performances at the Ahmanson Theatre on June 5, 2024.
Get a first look at the West Coast Premiere production of A Strange Loop's cast performing 'Inner White Girl' in an all-new exclusive video. The production begins performances at the Ahmanson Theatre on June 5, 2024.
ILLINOISE, MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG And OH, MARY! Take Top Honors At LGBTQ Critics' Dorian Theater Awards
GALECA: The Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics honored ILLINOISE, MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG, and OH, MARY! at the Dorian Theater Awards, celebrating the best of Broadway and Off-Broadway for 2023-24.
GALECA: The Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics honored ILLINOISE, MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG, and OH, MARY! at the Dorian Theater Awards, celebrating the best of Broadway and Off-Broadway for 2023-24.
Playwright Roger Q. Mason Awarded McKnight National Residency And Commission By Playwrights' Center
Playwright Roger Q. Mason receives the McKnight National Residency and Commission from Playwrights' Center, recognizing his contributions to contemporary theater. Learn more about Mason!
Playwright Roger Q. Mason receives the McKnight National Residency and Commission from Playwrights' Center, recognizing his contributions to contemporary theater. Learn more about Mason!
Interview: Victoria Clark and Jason Danieley talk BROADWAY TODAY! BROADWAY'S MODERN MASTERS
Interview: Victoria Clark and Jason Danieley talk BROADWAY TODAY! BROADWAY'S MODERN MASTERS
Interview: Victoria Clark and Jason Danieley talk BROADWAY TODAY! BROADWAY'S MODERN MASTERS
THE BALLAD OF JOHNNY AND JUNE & More Lead Los Angeles's June 2024 Top Theatre Shows
Los Angeles is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for June 2024 include The Ballad of Johnny and June & more!
Los Angeles is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for June 2024 include The Ballad of Johnny and June & more!
Raja Feather Kelly's THE FIRES Extended at Soho Rep
Soho Rep will present a two-week extension of The Fires, the world premiere play written and directed by Raja Feather Kelly that opened to acclaim last week. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Soho Rep will present a two-week extension of The Fires, the world premiere play written and directed by Raja Feather Kelly that opened to acclaim last week. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Interview: Malachi McCaskil's Bursting on the Ahmanson Stage as Usher in A STRANGE LOOP
Michael R. Jackson’s 2020 Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning A Strange Loop opens June 5, 2024; at the Ahmanson. A co-production of Center Theatrer Gtoup and American Conservatory Theatre, Stephen Brackett directs the cast led by Malachi McCaskil as Usher with Dave J. Abrams, Angela Alise, Jordan Barbour, J. Cameron Barnett, Carlis Shane Clark, Alvis Green Jr., Albert Hodge, Avionce Hoyles, Tarra Conner Jones, Jamari Johnson Williams and John-Andrew Morrison. I was able to chat Malachi after he finished his West Coast premiere at A.C.T.
Michael R. Jackson’s 2020 Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning A Strange Loop opens June 5, 2024; at the Ahmanson. A co-production of Center Theatrer Gtoup and American Conservatory Theatre, Stephen Brackett directs the cast led by Malachi McCaskil as Usher with Dave J. Abrams, Angela Alise, Jordan Barbour, J. Cameron Barnett, Carlis Shane Clark, Alvis Green Jr., Albert Hodge, Avionce Hoyles, Tarra Conner Jones, Jamari Johnson Williams and John-Andrew Morrison. I was able to chat Malachi after he finished his West Coast premiere at A.C.T.
Interview: A STRANGE LOOP's James Jackson Jr Makes His Cabaret 'Debut' at Pangea
Obie Award-winner James Jackson, Jr., most recently seen in Michael R. Jackson’s A Strange Loop and White Girl in Danger, is no newcomer to cabaret. However, on Saturday June 1st, 9:30 pm and Sunday June 2nd at 7 pm, the singer will be making his “debut” all over again in the satirical CABARET...DEBUT, a Pride month kickoff show at Pangea.
Obie Award-winner James Jackson, Jr., most recently seen in Michael R. Jackson’s A Strange Loop and White Girl in Danger, is no newcomer to cabaret. However, on Saturday June 1st, 9:30 pm and Sunday June 2nd at 7 pm, the singer will be making his “debut” all over again in the satirical CABARET...DEBUT, a Pride month kickoff show at Pangea.
Michael R. Jackson FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What awards has Michael R. Jackson been nominated for?
Michael R. Jackson has been nominated for various awards for his work in musical theater. These nominations include Outstanding Book of a Musical and Outstanding Lyrics at the Drama Desk Awards for "Teeth," as well as Outstanding Book of a Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for the same production. Additionally, he received nominations for Outstanding Lyrics and Outstanding Music at the Drama Desk Awards for "White Girl in Danger." For his work on "A Strange Loop," Jackson received nominations for Best Book of a Musical, Best Original Score, Outstanding Book of a Musical, Outstanding Lyrics, and Outstanding Music at various prestigious awards such as the Tony Awards and Drama Desk Awards. Furthermore, "A Strange Loop" was recognized with awards like Best Musical at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards, a Playwriting Award and Special Citation at the Obie Awards, Outstanding Book of a Musical and Outstanding New Score at the Outer Critics Circle Awards, and even won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama.
What awards has Michael R. Jackson won?
Michael R. Jackson has won the following awards for "A Strange Loop": - Best Book of a Musical (Tony Awards) - Outstanding Book of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) - Outstanding Lyrics (Drama Desk Awards) - Best Musical (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) - Playwriting Award (Obie Awards) - Special Citation (Obie Awards) - Outstanding Book of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) - Outstanding New Score (Outer Critics Circle Awards) - Pulitzer Prize for Drama (The Pulitzer Prize)
How many shows has Michael R. Jackson written?
Michael R. Jackson has written 2 shows including White Girl in Danger (Book), Teeth (Book & Lyrics).
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