Moritz von Stuelpnagel
Latest News on Moritz von Stuelpnagel:
Photo: VIR DAS: HEY STRANGER at Lincoln Center Theater (Oct 29, 2025)
THE COMEDY SERIES Digital Lottery And Rush Policies Announced At Lincoln Center Theater (Oct 28, 2025)
AVA: THE SECRET CONVERSATIONS Extends at Mirvish (Oct 15, 2025)
Photo: VIR DAS: HEY STRANGER at Lincoln Center Theater (Oct 29, 2025)
THE COMEDY SERIES Digital Lottery And Rush Policies Announced At Lincoln Center Theater (Oct 28, 2025)
AVA: THE SECRET CONVERSATIONS Extends at Mirvish (Oct 15, 2025)
BIO
Broadway: Robert Askins' Hand to God (five Tony nominations including Best New Play and Best Director, Lortel Award nomination, SDC Callaway nomination). West End: Hand to God (Olivier nomination for Best New Comedy). Off-Broadway: Important Hats of the Twentieth Century (Manhattan Theatre Club), Verite (Lincoln Center Theatre/LCT3), Teenage Dick (Public Theatre), Trevor (Lesser America), Love Song of the Albanian Sous Chef (Ensemble Studio Theatre), Bike America (Ma-Yi), Mel & El: Show & Tell (Ars Nova), Spacebar (Studio 42), and My Base and Scurvy Heart (Studio 42). Regional: Alliance Theatre, Williamstown Theatre Festival, Huntington Theatre, Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival, and more. Moritz is the former artistic director of Studio 42, NYC's producer of "unproducible" plays.
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Productions
Awards and Nominations
Tony Awards - 2015 - Best Direction of a Play
Moritz von Stuelpnagel, Hand to God
The Lortels - 2014 - Outstanding Director
Moritz von Stuelpnagel, Hand to God
Videos
Video: Elizabeth McGovern Previews AVA: THE SECRET CONVERSATIONS on LIVE WITH KELLY AND MARK
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-07-24 10:59:24
Video: Elizabeth McGovern Explains What AVA: THE SECRET CONVERSATIONS Is All About
by Joey Mervis - 2025-07-03 13:59:02
Video: First Look at Jason Alexander in JUDGMENT DAY at Chicago Shakespeare Theater
by Joshua Wright - 2024-05-02 10:11:01
Video: Go Inside Rehearsals for JUDGMENT DAY at Chicago Shakespeare Theater with Jason Alexander & More
by Joshua Wright - 2024-04-16 14:37:33
Video: Jason Alexander Talks JUDGMENT DAY at Chicago Shakespeare Theater
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-03-23 15:51:32
Video: Michael Shayan on Solo Show AVAAZ at Olney Theatre Center
by Joshua Wright - 2024-02-12 17:40:17
Video: Watch Highlights of Danny and Lucy DeVito in I NEED THAT on Broadway
by Show Highlights - 2023-11-13 11:52:12
VIDEO: Watch Danny DeVito, Lucy DeVito, and Ray Anthony Thomas Discuss I NEED THAT
by Blair Ingenthron - 2023-10-08 12:40:34
VIDEO: Sing Along to Holiday Songs With Raul Esparza and Krysta Rodriguez
by Stephi Wild - 2019-12-20 08:00:12
TV: What Is BERNHARDT/HAMLET All About? Janet McTeer & Company Explain!
by Nicole Rosky - 2018-08-11 09:00:51
VIDEO: Kevin Kline Teaches Stephen Colbert How to Take a Proper Broadway Bow
by Caryn Robbins - 2017-03-08 09:30:34
TV: PRESENT LAUGHTER's Kevin Kline & Company Get Ready to Bring Noel Coward Back to Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - 2017-02-25 13:00:01
STAGE TUBE: Meet London's Next Big Star - HAND TO GOD's Tyrone!
by Tyler Peterson - 2016-01-19 12:15:00
VIDEO: HAND TO GOD's Bob Saget Gives A Comedian's Perspective On Donald Trump's Campaign
by Michael Dale - 2015-12-16 15:57:15
VIDEO: Playwright Robert Askins and Cast Talk About HAND TO GOD's Amazing Journey To Broadway
by Michael Dale - 2015-12-10 16:31:01
News
Photo: VIR DAS: HEY STRANGER at Lincoln Center Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 29, 2025
Emmy-winning comedian, actor, and one of the most global voices in stand-up comedy, Vir Das, will begin performances of Vir Das: Hey Stranger at the Claire Tow Theater. See a photo here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 29, 2025
Emmy-winning comedian, actor, and one of the most global voices in stand-up comedy, Vir Das, will begin performances of Vir Das: Hey Stranger at the Claire Tow Theater. See a photo here!
THE COMEDY SERIES Digital Lottery And Rush Policies Announced At Lincoln Center Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 28, 2025
Lincoln Center Theater and Seaview have announced rush and lottery details for The Comedy Series, launching October 29 at the Claire Tow Theater. The lineup includes Vir Das, Jerrod Carmichael, Ego Nwodim, and Sam Jay, each performing limited engagements Off-Broadway.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 28, 2025
Lincoln Center Theater and Seaview have announced rush and lottery details for The Comedy Series, launching October 29 at the Claire Tow Theater. The lineup includes Vir Das, Jerrod Carmichael, Ego Nwodim, and Sam Jay, each performing limited engagements Off-Broadway.
AVA: THE SECRET CONVERSATIONS Extends at Mirvish
by Stephi Wild - Oct 15, 2025
Due to popular demand, an additional week of performances has been added for the Canadian premiere of Ava: The Secret Conversations, written by and starring Elizabeth McGovern as Hollywood’s original femme fatale Ava Gardner.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 15, 2025
Due to popular demand, an additional week of performances has been added for the Canadian premiere of Ava: The Secret Conversations, written by and starring Elizabeth McGovern as Hollywood’s original femme fatale Ava Gardner.
Ego Nwodim to Join THE COMEDY SERIES at Lincoln Center Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 14, 2025
Comedian and actress Ego Nwodim will join the lineup for The Comedy Series at LCT’s Claire Tow Theater this fall, completing the series of comedians. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 14, 2025
Comedian and actress Ego Nwodim will join the lineup for The Comedy Series at LCT’s Claire Tow Theater this fall, completing the series of comedians. Learn more!
Review: GARY GULMAN: GRANDILOQUENT, Soho Theatre
by Kat Mokrynski - Oct 14, 2025
Do you remember the book that made you fall in love with reading? Maybe it was a book you read in grade school that has stuck with you for your whole life, or even a book that a friend recommended. For Gay Gulman, that book is The Monster At The End of This Book, in which Grover from Sesame Street begs the reader to stop reading the book, as, one might guess, there is a monster at the end that Grover is afraid of. For Gulman, the opening line Grover has on the copyright page, “This is a very dull page,” rivals that of Dickens with “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times” and Moby Dick’s “Call me Ishmael.”
by Kat Mokrynski - Oct 14, 2025
Do you remember the book that made you fall in love with reading? Maybe it was a book you read in grade school that has stuck with you for your whole life, or even a book that a friend recommended. For Gay Gulman, that book is The Monster At The End of This Book, in which Grover from Sesame Street begs the reader to stop reading the book, as, one might guess, there is a monster at the end that Grover is afraid of. For Gulman, the opening line Grover has on the copyright page, “This is a very dull page,” rivals that of Dickens with “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times” and Moby Dick’s “Call me Ishmael.”
Jerrod Carmichael and Sam Jay Join THE COMEDY SERIES Lineup at Lincoln Center Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 29, 2025
Emmy-winning comedian Jerrod Carmichael and Emmy-nominated stand-up comic and writer Sam Jay will join the lineup for The Comedy Series at LCT’s Claire Tow Theater this fall.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 29, 2025
Emmy-winning comedian Jerrod Carmichael and Emmy-nominated stand-up comic and writer Sam Jay will join the lineup for The Comedy Series at LCT’s Claire Tow Theater this fall.
Review: Ava: The Secret Conversations
by Tina St. Angelo - Sep 29, 2025
I ruined his life…. Whose life? Frank Sinatra. The newest production at the Studebaker Theater is Elizabeth McGovern’s play Ava: The Secret Conversations. She wrote the play which is based upon Peter Evans’ and Ava Gardner’s book “The Secret Conversations”.
by Tina St. Angelo - Sep 29, 2025
I ruined his life…. Whose life? Frank Sinatra. The newest production at the Studebaker Theater is Elizabeth McGovern’s play Ava: The Secret Conversations. She wrote the play which is based upon Peter Evans’ and Ava Gardner’s book “The Secret Conversations”.
Vir Das Joins The Comedy Series At Lct3's Claire Tow Theater This Fall
by Stephi Wild - Sep 3, 2025
Lincoln Center Theater and Seaview announced that Emmy-winning comedian, actor, and one of the most global voices in stand-up comedy, Vir Das, will join the line-up for The Comedy Series at LCT3's Claire Tow Theater this fall.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 3, 2025
Lincoln Center Theater and Seaview announced that Emmy-winning comedian, actor, and one of the most global voices in stand-up comedy, Vir Das, will join the line-up for The Comedy Series at LCT3's Claire Tow Theater this fall.
Photos: AVA: THE SECRET CONVERSATIONS Celebrates Gala Opening Night
by Bruce Glikas - Aug 8, 2025
Following a run at The Geffen Playhouse in Los Angeles, AVA: The Secret Conversations, written by and starring Elizabeth McGovern just made its New York premiere at NY City Center, Stage I. Check out photos from inside the opening night gala celebration below!
by Bruce Glikas - Aug 8, 2025
Following a run at The Geffen Playhouse in Los Angeles, AVA: The Secret Conversations, written by and starring Elizabeth McGovern just made its New York premiere at NY City Center, Stage I. Check out photos from inside the opening night gala celebration below!
Review Roundup: AVA: THE SECRET CONVERSATIONS Starring Elizabeth McGovern Opens at City Center
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 8, 2025
Following a run at The Geffen Playhouse in Los Angeles, AVA: The Secret Conversations, written by and starring Downton Abbey star Elizabeth McGovern is making its New York premiere! Read reviews for the production!
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 8, 2025
Following a run at The Geffen Playhouse in Los Angeles, AVA: The Secret Conversations, written by and starring Downton Abbey star Elizabeth McGovern is making its New York premiere! Read reviews for the production!
Video: Elizabeth McGovern Previews AVA: THE SECRET CONVERSATIONS on LIVE WITH KELLY AND MARK
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 24, 2025
Elizabeth McGovern, writer and star of AVA: The Secret Conversations, recently visited Live with Kelly and Mark to preview the production, which sees her playing the Hollywood icon Ava Gardner. Watch the interview now!
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 24, 2025
Elizabeth McGovern, writer and star of AVA: The Secret Conversations, recently visited Live with Kelly and Mark to preview the production, which sees her playing the Hollywood icon Ava Gardner. Watch the interview now!
Video: Elizabeth McGovern Explains What AVA: THE SECRET CONVERSATIONS Is All About
by Joey Mervis - Jul 3, 2025
Elizabeth McGovern is returning to the New York stage for the first time in almost two decades in AVA: The Secret Conversations- a new play that she also wrote. Watch in this video as the team chats more about the new play!
by Joey Mervis - Jul 3, 2025
Elizabeth McGovern is returning to the New York stage for the first time in almost two decades in AVA: The Secret Conversations- a new play that she also wrote. Watch in this video as the team chats more about the new play!
Photos: Meet the Cast of AVA: THE SECRET CONVERSATIONS
by Bruce Glikas - Jul 1, 2025
Following a run at The Geffen Playhouse in Los Angeles, AVA: The Secret Conversations, written by and starring Elizabeth McGovern is preparing to make its New York premiere! Check out photos of the cast meeting the press here!
by Bruce Glikas - Jul 1, 2025
Following a run at The Geffen Playhouse in Los Angeles, AVA: The Secret Conversations, written by and starring Elizabeth McGovern is preparing to make its New York premiere! Check out photos of the cast meeting the press here!
Elizabeth McGoverm's AVA: THE SECRET CONVERSATIONS to Play in Chicago
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 6, 2025
AVA: The Secret Conversations, written by and starring Academy Award, Golden Globe, and Emmy Award-nominated actress and Evanston native Elizabeth McGovern, will make its Chicago premiere. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 6, 2025
AVA: The Secret Conversations, written by and starring Academy Award, Golden Globe, and Emmy Award-nominated actress and Evanston native Elizabeth McGovern, will make its Chicago premiere. Learn more!
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!
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!
Elizabeth McGovern's AVA: THE SECRET CONVERSATIONS to Make New York Debut
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 2, 2025
AVA: The Secret Conversations, written by and starring Elizabeth McGovern will make its New York premiere this summer at NY City Center, Stage I. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 2, 2025
AVA: The Secret Conversations, written by and starring Elizabeth McGovern will make its New York premiere this summer at NY City Center, Stage I. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
THE WORLD TO COME World Premiere And More Set for Theater J 2025-2026 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 22, 2025
Theater J has announced its 2025-2026 season, marking its 35th year of producing thought-provoking, dynamic, and impactful theater. The season includes a mix of new works and beloved classics, featuring stories that explore identity, resilience, and the intersections of Jewish life and the broader human experience.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 22, 2025
Theater J has announced its 2025-2026 season, marking its 35th year of producing thought-provoking, dynamic, and impactful theater. The season includes a mix of new works and beloved classics, featuring stories that explore identity, resilience, and the intersections of Jewish life and the broader human experience.
Photos: Gary Gulman's GRANDILOQUENT Opens Off-Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 21, 2025
On Sunday, January 19 at the Lucille Lortel Theatre, Gary Gulman and friends celebrated his Off-Broadway debut at the opening night of his show, Grandiloquent. See photos here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 21, 2025
On Sunday, January 19 at the Lucille Lortel Theatre, Gary Gulman and friends celebrated his Off-Broadway debut at the opening night of his show, Grandiloquent. See photos here!
Photos: Gary Gulman in GRANDILOQUENT at the Lucille Lortel Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 15, 2025
You can now get a first look at photos of the world premiere run of Grandiloquent, the new solo show by acclaimed comedian Gary Gulman. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 15, 2025
You can now get a first look at photos of the world premiere run of Grandiloquent, the new solo show by acclaimed comedian Gary Gulman. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
AVAAZ Written & Performed by Michael Shayan to be Presented at Chicago Shakespeare Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 20, 2024
Chicago Shakespeare Theater will present Olney Theatre Center’s production of Avaaz, an exploration of family and the immigrant experience. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 20, 2024
Chicago Shakespeare Theater will present Olney Theatre Center’s production of Avaaz, an exploration of family and the immigrant experience. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What awards has Moritz von Stuelpnagel been nominated for?
Best Direction of a Play (Tony Awards) for Hand to God and Outstanding Director (The Lortels) for Hand to God.
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