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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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[Off-Broadway, 2025]
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[Off-Broadway, 2022]
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[Regional (US), 2019]
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[Off-Broadway, 2018]
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[Williamstown, MA (Regional), 2017]
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[Off-Broadway, 2017]
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[Off-Broadway, 2015]
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Awards and Nominations

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2016 - Outstanding Director of a Play

Mike Donahue, The Legend of Georgia McBride

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ON A SMALL STRIP OF LAND ON THE GREAT SOUTH BAY To Receive Reading At Hunter College
by Marissa Faith Curley - May 10, 2026

Hunter College will present a reading of Kev Berry's ON A SMALL STRIP OF LAND ON THE GREAT SOUTH BAY, an experimental work exploring the Long Island Serial Killer case, directed by Mike Donahue at the Loewe Theater.
The Drama League Reveals 2026 Directors Project Recipients
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 4, 2026

The Drama League has revealed the twenty-five stage directors receiving the 2026 fellowships, assistantships, residencies, and exchange opportunities collectively known as The Directors Project.
Hunter College MFA Playwrights Festival Will Include Five New Works in NYC
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2026

Hunter College's MFA Playwriting Program will present staged readings of five new plays at the Frederick Loewe Theater in New York, featuring works by graduates of the two-year program directed by notable theater artists.
THE BIG BANG BENEFIT Comes to Judson Memorial Church in February
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 21, 2026

Judson Memorial Church will present THE BIG BANG BENEFIT on February 5th and 6th, featuring live readings, music, and dinners to support downtown New York's artistic community. The event includes performances by notable actors and musicians, with proceeds aiding Judson Commons.
Judson Memorial Church to Host A BIG BANG BENEFIT Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 14, 2026

Judson Memorial Church will host A Big Bang Benefit, a two-night festival of live readings, music, and communal dinners celebrating the church's 133-year tradition of supporting bold, artist-driven work in downtown New York.
Photos: Hillary Clinton and More at MESSY WHITE GAYS Closing Night
by Bruce Glikas - Jan 12, 2026

Messy White Gays, the brutal new satire from the mind of Drew Droege, played its final performance at The Duke on 42nd Street. Alaska Thunderf*ck, Adam Lambert, and special guest Hillary Clintonjoined in for the closing night celebration. See photos here!
Photos: Tony Kushner Visits MESSY WHITE GAYS Off-Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Jan 9, 2026

At a recent performance of Messy White Gays off-Broadway, Tony Kushner and his husband Mark Harris paid a visit. The pair posed with members of the cast after the performance. Check out photos here.
Drew Droege's MESSY WHITE GAYS Enters Final Weeks of Performances Off-Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 11, 2025

Messy White Gays, the brutal new satire from the mind of Drew Droege, is entering the final weeks of its limited engagement at The Duke on 42nd Street.
Sam Jay Begins Performances Tonight at LCT's THE COMEDY SERIES
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 3, 2025

Comedian and writer, Sam Jay, is set to perform at the Claire Tow Theater where she begins performances of Sam Jay: We The People tonight.
Photos: Drew Droege's MESSY WHITE GAYS Opens Off-Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 3, 2025

Messy White Gays, the brutal new satire from the mind of Drew Droege, celebrated its opening night at The Duke on 42nd Street, followed by a party at the West Bank Café. See photos here!
Review Roundup: MESSY WHITE GAYS Opens Off-Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 3, 2025

Messy White Gays, a brutal new satire from the mind of Drew Droege, is now officially open Off-Broadway! Messy White Gays stars Drew Droege, Derek Chadwick, James Cusati-Moyer, Aaron Jackson, Drew Reilly, Matt Steele, and Pete Zias.
Photos: Drew Droege, Derek Chadwick and More in MESSY WHITE GAYS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 31, 2025

You can now get a first look at photos of Messy White Gays, a brutal new satire from the mind of Drew Droege. In Messy White Gays, Drew Droege—the sharp-penned and quick-witted diarist of the contemporary homosexual—shines a harsh overhead light on the pores of White Gaydom.
Photos: Drew Droege, Derek Chadwick and More in MESSY WHITE GAYS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 6, 2025

You can now get a first look at production photos for Messy White Gays, a brutal new satire from the mind of Drew Droege. See photos here and learn more!
Photos: Derek Chadwick Joins MESSY WHITE GAYS; See Rehearsal Photos
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 16, 2025

You can now get a first look inside the first rehearsal for Messy White Gays, a brutal new satire from the mind of Drew Droege. See photos here and learn more!
All the Off-Broadway Shows to See in Fall 2025 - A Complete Guide
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 17, 2025

BroadwayWorld is here with your fall 2025 guide to all the shows lighting up New York’s stages. From world premieres to long-awaited revivals, this season’s Off-Broadway lineup delivers something for every kind of theater fan!
Drew Droege's Messy White Gays Debuts Off-Broadway This Fall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 18, 2025

Experience Drew Droege's Messy White Gays, a sharp satire exploring White Gay culture. Performances start October 6, 2025, at The Duke on 42nd Street.
THE RESERVOIR Opens Berkeley Rep 25/26 Season
by Stephi Wild - Jul 25, 2025

Berkeley Repertory Theatre will kick off its 2025/26 season with Jake Brasch's The Reservoir, performing at Berkeley Rep's Peet's Theatre. Learn more here!
The Drama League Unveils 30 Recipients of Directors Project Fellowships
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 5, 2025

The Drama League has revealed the thirty exceptional stage directors receiving the 2025 fellowships, assistantships, residencies, and programs collectively known as The Directors Project. Learn more!
Meet the Cast of GOOD NIGHT, AND GOOD LUCK, Now in Previews on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Mar 12, 2025

Good Night, and Good Luck is now in previews on Broadway,  The new play by George Clooney and Grant Heslov and directed by Tony Award winner David Cromer, stars Clooney in his Broadway debut. Meet the cast here!
Meet the Cast of GYPSY, Now on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Nov 21, 2024

GYPSY is coming back to Broadway, starring Audra McDonald! The production begins previews at Broadway’s newly renovated Majestic Theatre. Meet the cast of GYPSY here!

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