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Mike Donahue BIO

NYC: world premiere of Matthew Lopez’s The Legend of Georgia McBride (MCC and Denver Center); Jen Silverman’s Phoebe in Winter (Clubbed Thumb) and The Hunters (Cherry Lane Mentor Project); Ethan Lipton’s Red-Handed Otter (Playwrights Realm). Regionally: world premiere of Jen Silverman’s The Roommate (Humana); world premiere of Rachel Bonds’ The Wolfe Twins (Studio Theatre D.C.); world premiere of Lauren Feldman’s Grace, or The Art of Climbing (Denver Center); Annie Baker’s adaptation of Uncle Vanya (Weston); Shostakovich’s Moscow, Cheryomushki with new libretto by Meg Miroshnik (Chicago Opera Theatre); Antony & Cleopatra (Shakespeare Festival St. Louis); and Assassins, Henry IV & V (co-director) and A Number (Playmakers Rep, 2011/12 Distinguished Guest Artist). Readings/workshops: MCC, Roundabout Underground, NYTW, Soho Rep (Writer/Director Lab), Williamstown, McCarter, The O’Neill, Clubbed Thumb, Labyrinth, Denver Center, The Lark, Ars Nova, Dramatists Guild, The York, Chautauqua, Cape Cod Theatre Project and Studio 42. Mike is recipient of a Fulbright to Berlin, the Dramaleague Fall Fellowship, The Boris Sagal Fellowship at Williamstown, an alum of the Soho Rep Writer/Director Lab, winner of the Inaugural Opera America Director-Designer Showcase Award, winner of the Joe A. Callaway Award from the SDC Foundation for Georgia McBride, and was the artistic director of the Yale Summer Cabaret for two seasons. Mike is a graduate of Harvard University and the Yale School of Drama. Upcoming: 4000 Miles (Actors Theatre); world premiere of Rachel Bonds’ Swimmers (Marin).


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[Williamstown, MA (Regional), 2017]
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South Coast Repertory Announces Lineup For 26th PACIFIC PLAYWRIGHTS FESTIVAL

Discover the lineup for the 26th Pacific Playwrights Festival at South Coast Repertory, showcasing new works from emerging playwrights. Featuring world-premiere productions of PRELUDE TO A KISS, THE MUSICAL and GALILEE, 34.

NEXT TO NORMAL, LA CAGE AUX FOLLES, and More Set For Barrington Stage Company's 2024 Season

Barrington Stage Company will celebrate its 30th anniversary season with two major musical revivals, a world premiere play, two regional premiere plays and a comedy featuring three of BSC’s most beloved associate artists. Learn more about the season lineup here!

Video: Dot-Marie Jones on HIGHWAY PATROL at Goodman Theatre

Watch as  Dot-Marie Jones (“Glee”) for ten questions about her career and HIGHWAY PATROL at the Goodman Theatre. Emmy Award-winning actor Dana Delany (China Beach, Desperate Housewives) stars in her new thriller at Goodman Theatre this winter, appearing alongside three-time Emmy Award nominee Dot-Marie Jones (Glee’s Coach Beiste) and emerging Chicago actor Thomas Murphy Molony (A Christmas Story, The Musical at Marriott Theatre and Fun Home at Paramount) in the world-premiere production.

Video: First Look At Dana Delany & Dot Marie-Jones in Goodman's HIGHWAY PATROL

Get a first look at Highway Patrol starring Dana Delany at the Goodman Theatre. The production is now on stage through February 18th, 2024.

Review Roundup: Critics Sound Off On Goodman Theatre's HIGHWAY PATROL

Highway Patrol starring Dana Delany celebrated opening night this week at the Goodman Theatre. The production is now on stage through February 18th, 2024. What did the critics have to say?

Photos: First Look At Dana Delany & Dot Marie-Jones in Goodman's HIGHWAY PATROL

Get a first look at Highway Patrol starring Dana Delany at the Goodman Theatre. The production is now on stage through February 18th, 2024.

Review: HIGHWAY PATROL at Goodman Theatre

HIGHWAY PATROL has refreshing bravery and honesty; it’s an intriguing exploration of online identity and the connections that might be found, or that we seek to find, on our social media profiles and in our DMs.

Video: Director Mike Donahue on HIGHWAY PATROL at Goodman Theatre

Watch as Highway Patrol Director Mike Donahue explores what drew him to this world-premiere play.

HELL'S KITCHEN, REDWOOD, INFINITE LIFE and More Win Edgerton Foundation New Play Awards

Theatre Communications Group (TCG), the national organization for theatre, just announced the recipients of the 2023-24 Edgerton Foundation New Play Awards.

Listen: Andrew Burnap and Dakin Mathews Talk CAMELOT on LITTLE KNOWN FACTS

This week, go behind the scenes with Camelot stars Andrew Burnap and Dakin Mathews. Dakin and Andrew join Ilana Levine for a live podcast event in Bryant Park and share hilarious and revealing details about working on this revamped production by Aaron Sorkin. 

The Drama League Names 2023 Directors Project Recipients

The Drama League has announced the fourteen exceptional stage directors receiving the fellowships, assistantships, and residencies of the 2023 Drama League Directors Project.

Bryan Cranston, ANIMAL FARM & More Receive 2022 Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Awards

The Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle has announced the award recipients for 2022. See the full list here!

The Playwrights Realm to Present 2023 INK'D Festival of New Plays This Month

The Playwrights Realm will present the 2023 INK’D Festival of New Plays (April 24–27), the annual culmination of their Writing Fellows program.

Goodman Theatre's 2023/2024 Season Includes New Play From Dana Delany, FEMALE TROUBLES & More

The Goodman Theatre has announced their 2023-2024 season, the first programmed by Artistic Director Susan V. Booth. The theatre's 98th season includes a new show created and performed by Dana Delany, of Desperate Housewives fame and Female Troubles - a new musical by Gabrielle Allan and Jennifer Crittenden, with music by Curtis Moore and lyrics by Amanda Green.

Alison Pill, Reed Birney, Marsha Mason & More to Star in Audible Theater Originals This Spring

Audible Inc., has announced a new slate of four Audible Theater titles scheduled for release on March 23. See the lineup!

FREESTYLE LOVE SUPREME, Bryan Cranston, Zachary Quinto & More Nominated for Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Awards

The Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle has announced its 2022 nominees for theatrical excellence. See the full list of nominees!

Final Standings Announced For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Awards

The final standings have been announced as of Tuesday, December 27th for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Latest Standings Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Awards

The latest standings as of Monday, December 5th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Latest Standings Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Awards

The latest standings as of Monday, December 5th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Off-Broadway Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Photos: See Julianna Margulies, Phillipa Soo & More at MCC Theater's Season Kick-Off Party

See photos from MCC Theater's season kick-off party celebrating their current lineup of programming this year.

Mike Donahue FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Mike Donahue has been nominated for Outstanding Director of a Play at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "The Legend of Georgia McBride."

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