Robert Falls

Latest News on Robert Falls:
AMADEUS & More Lead Chicago's November 2025 Top Theatre Shows (Oct 30, 2025)

Photos: AMADEUS In Rehearsal At Steppenwolf Theatre (Oct 21, 2025)

David Henry Hwang’s YELLOW FACE (Broadway Edition) Will Be Published in November (Oct 21, 2025)

Photos

David Darrow, Robert Falls, Diane Machin and Ora Jones

Date:

10/21/2025

From: Photos: AMADEUS In Rehearsal At Steppenwolf Theatre

Sawyer Smith, Ora Jones and Robert Falls

Date:

10/21/2025

From: Photos: AMADEUS In Rehearsal At Steppenwolf Theatre

Robert Falls, Ian Barford and Diane Machin

Date:

10/21/2025

From: Photos: AMADEUS In Rehearsal At Steppenwolf Theatre

Jaye Ladymore and David Darrow with Sawyer Smith, Robert Falls and Diane Machin

Date:

10/21/2025

From: Photos: AMADEUS In Rehearsal At Steppenwolf Theatre

Robert Falls

Date:

10/21/2025

From: Photos: AMADEUS In Rehearsal At Steppenwolf Theatre

Ian Barford and Robert Falls

Date:

10/21/2025

From: Photos: AMADEUS In Rehearsal At Steppenwolf Theatre

Robert Falls, Rebecca Gilman

Date:

09/18/2023

From: Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of Audible Theater's SWING STATE

Anne E. Thompson, Kirsten Fitzgerald, director Robert Falls, Mary Beth Fisher, playwr Photo

Anne E. Thompson, Kirsten Fitzgerald, director Robert Falls, Mary Beth Fisher, playwright Rebecca Gilman, Bubba Weiler

Date:

09/18/2023

From: Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of Audible Theater's SWING STATE

Robert Falls

Date:

02/18/2022

From: Photos: Sean Hayes, Ethan Slater and More Prep for GOOD NIGHT, OSCAR at Goodman Theatre

Robert Falls and Sean Hayes

Date:

02/18/2022

From: Photos: Sean Hayes, Ethan Slater and More Prep for GOOD NIGHT, OSCAR at Goodman Theatre

Robert Falls, Sean Hayes and Roche Schulfer

Date:

02/18/2022

From: Photos: Sean Hayes, Ethan Slater and More Prep for GOOD NIGHT, OSCAR at Goodman Theatre

Robert Falls

Date:

10/29/2021

From: Photos: Inside Rehearsal fro A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Goodman Theatre

Director Robert Falls, Mary Beth Fisher, John Drea, and Assistant Director Spenser Photo

Director Robert Falls, Mary Beth Fisher, John Drea, and Assistant Director Spenser Davis

Date:

05/13/2021

From: Photo Flash: THE SOUND INSIDE Opens Tonight at Goodman Theatre

Director Robert Falls and Mary Beth Fisher

Date:

05/13/2021

From: Photo Flash: THE SOUND INSIDE Opens Tonight at Goodman Theatre

John Drea, Director Robert Falls and Mary Beth Fisher

Date:

05/13/2021

From: Photo Flash: THE SOUND INSIDE Opens Tonight at Goodman Theatre

Director Robert Falls and Video Director Christiana Tye

Date:

05/13/2021

From: Photo Flash: THE SOUND INSIDE Opens Tonight at Goodman Theatre

Matthew Dean Marsh, David Cale, Robert Falls

Date:

06/28/2019

From: Photo Coverage: Go Inside Opening Night of WE'RE ONLY ALIVE... at the Public!

Oskar Eustis, David Cale, Matthew Dean Marsh, Robert Falls

Date:

06/28/2019

From: Photo Coverage: Go Inside Opening Night of WE'RE ONLY ALIVE... at the Public!

Matthew Dean Marsh, David Cale, Robert Falls

Date:

06/28/2019

From: Photo Coverage: Go Inside Opening Night of WE'RE ONLY ALIVE... at the Public!

Steve Key, Robert Falls, Joe Faust

Date:

05/29/2018

From: Photo Flash: Chicago Theatre Community Turn Out for League of Chicago Theatres Annual Gala

Director Robert Falls, Glenne Headly, Juliet Brett, Bill Pullman, Playwright Beth Hen Photo

Director Robert Falls, Glenne Headly, Juliet Brett, Bill Pullman, Playwright Beth Henley, Amy Madigan, Ed Harris and Scott Elliott

Date:

11/08/2013

From: Photo Coverage: Ed Harris, Bill Pullman and Cast of THE JACKSONIAN Celebrate Opening Night

Director Robert Falls, Glenne Headly, Juliet Brett, Bill Pullman, Playwright Beth Henley, Amy Madigan and Ed Harris

Date:

11/08/2013

From: Photo Coverage: Ed Harris, Bill Pullman and Cast of THE JACKSONIAN Celebrate Opening Night

Artistic Director Robert Falls, Executive Director Roche Schulfer, Playwright Cheryl Photo

Artistic Director Robert Falls, Executive Director Roche Schulfer, Playwright Cheryl L. West and Director Chuck Smith

Date:

08/26/2013

From: Photo Flash: Sneak Peek - In Rehearsal with Goodman Theatre's PULLMAN PORTER BLUES

Robert Falls

Date:

02/26/2010

From: Photo Flash: Goodman Theater's A TRUE HISTORY OF THE JOHNSTOWN FLOOD

Rebecca Gilman and Robert Falls

Date:

02/26/2010

From: Photo Flash: Goodman Theater's A TRUE HISTORY OF THE JOHNSTOWN FLOOD

Robert Falls

Date:

12/30/2009

From: Photo Flash: Goodman Theatre's HUGHIE/KRAPP'S LAST TAPE

Robert Falls

Date:

04/09/2009

From: Photo Coverage: 'DESIRE UNDER THE ELMS' Meets the Press

Boris McGiver, Robert Falls, Pablo Schreiber, Carla Gugino, Brian Dennehy and Daniel Photo

Boris McGiver, Robert Falls, Pablo Schreiber, Carla Gugino, Brian Dennehy and Daniel Stewart Sherman

Date:

04/09/2009

From: Photo Coverage: 'DESIRE UNDER THE ELMS' Meets the Press

Robert Falls

Date:

12/30/2008

From: Photo Flash: Goodman's DESIRE UNDER THE ELMS

Carla Gugino, Brian Dennehy, and Robert Falls

Date:

12/30/2008

From: Photo Flash: Goodman's DESIRE UNDER THE ELMS

Robert Falls and Brian Dennehy

Date:

12/30/2008

From: Photo Flash: Goodman's DESIRE UNDER THE ELMS

Robert Falls

Date:

11/18/2008

From: Photo Coverage: AMERICAN BUFFALO After Party

Haley Joel Osment, John Leguizamo, Cedric The Entertainer and Robert Falls

Date:

11/18/2008

From: Photo Coverage: AMERICAN BUFFALO After Party

Haley Joel Osment, John Leguizamo, Cedric The Entertainer and Robert Falls

Date:

11/18/2008

From: Photo Coverage: AMERICAN BUFFALO After Party

Robert Falls

Date:

11/18/2008

From: Photo Coverage: AMERICAN BUFFALO After Party

Robert Falls

Date:

11/18/2008

From: Photo Coverage: AMERICAN BUFFALO After Party

Robert Falls

Date:

11/18/2008

From: Photo Coverage: AMERICAN BUFFALO After Party

Productions

Swing State

[Off-Broadway, 2023]

Director

The Jacksonian

[Off-Broadway, 2013]

Director

Desire Under the Elms

[Broadway, 2009]

Director

American Buffalo

[Broadway, 2008]

Director

Talk Radio

[Broadway, 2007]

Director

Shining City

[Broadway, 2006]

Director

Long Day's Journey Into Night

[Broadway, 2003]

Director

Aida

[Broadway, 2000]

Director

Death of a Salesman

[Broadway, 1999]

Director

The Young Man from Atlanta

[Broadway, 1997]

Director

The Night of the Iguana

[Broadway, 1996]

Director

The Rose Tattoo

[Broadway, 1995]

Director

The Speed of Darkness

[Broadway, 1991]

Director

Writing

Aida

Bookwriter

Awards and Nominations

Helen Hayes Awards - 2013 - Outstanding Director, Resident Play

Robert FallsRed

winner

Helen Hayes Awards - 2010 - Outstanding Director, Resident Play

Robert FallsKing Lear

Tony Awards - 2003 - Best Play

Robert Falls, Long Day's Journey into Night

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1999 - Outstanding Director of a Play

Robert Falls, Death of a Salesman

winner

Tony Awards - 1999 - Best Direction of a Play

Robert Falls, Death of a Salesman

Videos

Video: Audible Theater Celebrates Opening Night of SWING STATE

by Opening Night - 2023-09-20 16:23:51

VIDEO: Goodman Theatre Casting Director Lauren Port Goes Behind the Scenes of Casting Video

VIDEO: Goodman Theatre Casting Director Lauren Port Goes Behind the Scenes of Casting While Working From Home

by Stephi Wild - 2020-04-25 10:32:37

PLAY OF THE DAY! Today's Play: THE ROSE TATTOO By Tennessee Williams

by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2020-04-02 09:11:30

VIDEO: Lyric Opera of Chicago Presents DON GIOVANNI

by A.A. Cristi - 2019-11-13 21:10:53

VIDEO: 30 Days of Tony, Day 17: A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Tonys

by A.A. Cristi - 2018-05-28 12:00:48

VIDEO: Nathan Lane Talks ANGELS IN AMERICA and Tony Award Dos and Don'ts

by Stephi Wild - 2018-05-15 05:35:11

VIDEO: Nathan Lane Talks What's Wrong With the Oscars and His Physical Confrontation Video

VIDEO: Nathan Lane Talks What's Wrong With the Oscars and His Physical Confrontation with Harvey Weinstein

by Stephi Wild - 2018-03-06 09:55:57

VIDEO: Nathan Lane Talks ANGELS IN AMERICA and Passing the 'Timon' Torch to Billy Eic Video

VIDEO: Nathan Lane Talks ANGELS IN AMERICA and Passing the 'Timon' Torch to Billy Eichner

by Stephi Wild - 2018-02-10 11:29:46

STAGE TUBE: On This Day for 3/23/16- AIDA

by Nicole Rosky - 2016-03-23 11:00:01

VIDEO: Ed Harris Talks off-Broadway's BURIED CHILD on 'Today'

by Caryn Robbins - 2016-02-26 11:23:00

STAGE TUBE: On This Day for 10/4/15- Liev Schreiber

by Nicole Rosky - 2015-10-04 10:00:01

STAGE TUBE: On This Day for 9/5/15- AIDA

by Nicole Rosky - 2015-09-05 10:00:01

TV Exclusive: Backstage with Richard Ridge- SAG Foundation Conversations Series with Video

TV Exclusive: Backstage with Richard Ridge- SAG Foundation Conversations Series with Nathan Lane!

by Backstage With Richard Ridge - 2015-06-28 12:00:48

VIDEO: IT'S ONLY A PLAY's Nathan Lane Talks Pre-Fame Career & More on 'Live'

by Caryn Robbins - 2015-04-15 16:54:29

STAGE TUBE: On This Day for 3/23/15- AIDA

by Nicole Rosky - 2015-03-23 09:22:32

VIDEO: Nathan Lane and Brian Dennehy Talk THE ICEMAN COMETH on 'Charlie Rose'

by Caryn Robbins - 2015-03-13 11:11:10

STAGE TUBE: Trailer, Behind-the-Scenes and More in Lyric Opera of Chicago's DON GIOVA Video

STAGE TUBE: Trailer, Behind-the-Scenes and More in Lyric Opera of Chicago's DON GIOVANNI

by Christina Mancuso - 2014-10-14 12:07:19

STAGE TUBE: On This Day 10/4- Liev Schreiber

by Nicole Rosky - 2014-10-04 10:00:02

STAGE TUBE: On This Day 9/5- AIDA

by Nicole Rosky - 2014-09-05 08:39:43

STAGE TUBE: On This Day 3/23- AIDA

by Nicole Rosky - 2014-03-23 10:00:01

News

AMADEUS & More Lead Chicago's November 2025 Top Theatre Shows Photo

AMADEUS & More Lead Chicago's November 2025 Top Theatre Shows
by Team BWW - Oct 30, 2025

Chicago 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 November 2025 include Amadeus and more.

Photos: AMADEUS In Rehearsal At Steppenwolf Theatre Photo

Photos: AMADEUS In Rehearsal At Steppenwolf Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 21, 2025

Steppenwolf Theatre Company has released rehearsal photos for its upcoming production of Peter Shaffer’s Amadeus, directed by Tony Award winner Robert Falls in his Steppenwolf debut.

David Henry Hwang’s YELLOW FACE (Broadway Edition) Will Be Published in November Photo

David Henry Hwang’s YELLOW FACE (Broadway Edition) Will Be Published in November
by Stephi Wild - Oct 21, 2025

Theatre Communications Group is set to publish Yellow Face (Broadway Edition) by David Henry Hwang, next month. The edition is available now for pre-order.

The Goodman Unveils New Leadership Team Members Photo

The Goodman Unveils New Leadership Team Members
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 8, 2025

Walter Artistic Director Susan V. Booth and Executive Director John Collins celebrate success of the first month of The Goodman’s Centennial Season, and welcome new leaders to the helm. Learn more!

AMADEUS Now Extended at Steppenwolf Theatre Company Photo

AMADEUS Now Extended at Steppenwolf Theatre Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 6, 2025

Steppenwolf Theatre Company will continue its 50th Anniversary Season with Peter Shaffer’s Oscar and Tony Award-winning masterpiece Amadeus, now extended. Learn more about the production here!

Full Cast Set for AMADEUS at Steppenwolf Theatre Company Photo

Full Cast Set for AMADEUS at Steppenwolf Theatre Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 28, 2025

Steppenwolf Theatre Company has revealed the full cast for the second production of its 50th Anniversary Season: Peter Shaffer’s Oscar and Tony Award-winning Amadeus. Learn more!

Steppenwolf Replaces TOPDOG/UNDERDOG With THE DANCE OF DEATH in 50th Anniversary Seas Photo

Steppenwolf Replaces TOPDOG/UNDERDOG With THE DANCE OF DEATH in 50th Anniversary Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 1, 2025

Steppenwolf Theatre Company revealed updates to its upcoming 50th Anniversary Season. Learn more about Steppenwolf's 50th anniversary season here and learn how to purchase tickets!

Review: MAD Theatre of Tampa AIDA at the Shimberg Playhouse Photo

Review: MAD Theatre of Tampa AIDA at the Shimberg Playhouse
by Peter Nason - Jun 8, 2025

Everyone has a favorite Elton John song. Ask anyone and they probably won’t even hesitate to tell you their selection: Maybe “Tiny Dancer,” a song impossible not to sing along with in your own version of carpool karaoke?

Washington Stage Guild's 2024-25 Season Concludes With SOFONISBA Photo

Washington Stage Guild's 2024-25 Season Concludes With SOFONISBA
by Stephi Wild - Mar 11, 2025

Sofonisba by Callie Kimball will bring The Washington Stage Guild's 2024-2025 season to a close. Learn more ebout the upcoming production and how to get tickets here!

New Musical ICEBOY!, THEATER OF THE MIND World Premieres and More Set for Goodman The Photo

New Musical ICEBOY!, THEATER OF THE MIND World Premieres and More Set for Goodman Theatre Centennial Season
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 25, 2025

Celebrate a century of innovation at Goodman Theatre with six world premieres, including two musicals, a major cultural attraction, and beloved annual productions. Join us for a year-long citywide event and a festival of new plays from September 2025 to August 2026.

Idina Menzel on Stage- From RENT to WICKED and More Photo

Idina Menzel on Stage- From RENT to WICKED and More
by Stephi Wild - Feb 9, 2025

Idina Menzel has returned to Broadway in Redwood, now playing at the Nederlander Theatre! Menzel famously got her start in Rent on Broadway, and has gone on to star in iconic productions including Wicked, Hair, Aida, The Wild Party, and more.

Fundraiser Launched to Help Christine Pedi Save Her Vision Photo

Fundraiser Launched to Help Christine Pedi Save Her Vision
by Stephi Wild - Feb 6, 2025

A fundraiser has launched to help Christine Pedi raise money for a procedure to help stabilize her vision, which she has been steadily losing over the past decade. Learn more about how to donate here.

Photos: Rachel Brosnahan, David Corenswet & More at HOLIDAY Benefit Reading Photo

Photos: Rachel Brosnahan, David Corenswet & More at HOLIDAY Benefit Reading
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 7, 2024

The Acting Company presented Holiday, a new adaptation by Tony Award winning playwright Richard Greenberg, from the play by Philip Barry. See photos from the event of the starry cast and attendees!

John Slattery, Lilli Cooper & More Join HOLIDAY Benefit Reading at The Actors Company Photo

John Slattery, Lilli Cooper & More Join HOLIDAY Benefit Reading at The Actors Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 24, 2024

The Acting Company has revealed additional casting for its upcoming, one-night-only benefit reading of Holiday, a new adaptation by Tony Award winning playwright Richard Greenberg, featuring Rachel Brosnahan. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Spotlight: HOLIDAY Benefit Reading, Starring Rachel Brosnahan Photo

Spotlight: HOLIDAY Benefit Reading, Starring Rachel Brosnahan
by BWW Special Offer - Sep 23, 2024

Rachel Brosnahan and David Corenswet on stage October 6, one night only

Roche Schulfer and Charles Newell to be Honored at 56th Jeff Awards Photo

Roche Schulfer and Charles Newell to be Honored at 56th Jeff Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 12, 2024

Roche Schulfer and Charles Newell will receive the Special Equity Theater Award at the 56th Anniversary Jeff Awards. Learn more about the awards.

Rachel Brosnahan & David Corenswet To Star In HOLIDAY One-Night-Only Benefit Reading
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 5, 2024

Rachel Brosnahan and David Corenswet will perform in a one-night-only benefit reading of HOLIDAY for The Acting Company on October 6.

Rachel Brosnahan & David Corenswet to Star in HOLIDAY Reading at The Acting Company Photo

Rachel Brosnahan & David Corenswet to Star in HOLIDAY Reading at The Acting Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 5, 2024

The Acting Company by special arrangement with Eric Falkenstein, will present Holiday, a new adaptation by Tony Award winning playwright Richard Greenberg starring Rachel Brosnahan and David Corenswet. Learn how to purchase tickets.

STEREOPHONIC, SUFFS & More Win Outer Critics Circle Awards Photo

STEREOPHONIC, SUFFS & More Win Outer Critics Circle Awards
by Nicole Rosky - May 13, 2024

The Outer Critics Circle, the official organization of writers on New York theatre for out-of-town newspapers and national publications, announced the winners of the 2024 Outer Critics Circle Awards. Check out the Full List of winners here!

Jeremy Blocker Joins Audible as Head of Live Creative Producing Photo

Jeremy Blocker Joins Audible as Head of Live Creative Producing
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 7, 2024

Jeremy Blocker joins Audible Theater, marking a significant addition to the team. Discover more about this major development in the theater industry.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Robert Falls written?

Robert Falls has written 1 shows including Aida (Bookwriter).

What awards has Robert Falls been nominated for?

Outstanding Director, Resident Play (Helen Hayes Awards) for Red , Outstanding Director, Resident Play (Helen Hayes Awards) for King Lear, Best Play (Tony Awards) for Long Day's Journey into Night, Outstanding Director of a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Death of a Salesman and Best Direction of a Play (Tony Awards) for Death of a Salesman.

What awards has Robert Falls won?

Robert Falls has won the Outstanding Director, Resident Play award at the Helen Hayes Awards for King Lear and the Best Direction of a Play award at the Tony Awards for Death of a Salesman.

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