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BIO

Broadway credits include this season’s An Enemy of the People with Jeremy Strong and Michael Imperioli, Macbeth with Daniel Craig and Ruth Negga, King Lear with Glenda Jackson, A Doll’s House, Part 2 (Tony Award Nomination), The Glass Menagerie, Fun Home (Tony Award), The Real Thing, The Realistic Joneses, Seminar. Recent credits: Hamlet (The Public Theatre), Othello (New York Theatre Workshop), The Flick (Playwrights Horizons, Barrow Street Theatre, National Theatre; Lucille Lortel Award nomination), The Glass Menagerie (Toneelgroep, Amsterdam), John (Signature Theatre; Obie Award, Lortel and Drama Desk Award nomination), The Village Bike (MCC Theatre), and Uncle Vanya (Soho Repertory Theatre; Drama Desk nomination), among others.

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Productions

Romeo + JulietRomeo + Juliet
 
[Broadway, 2024]
Director
An Enemy of the PeopleAn Enemy of the People
 
[Broadway, 2024]
Director
Three SistersThree Sisters
 
[Off-Broadway, 2023] Cancelled
Director
CorsicanaCorsicana
 
[Off-Broadway, 2022]
Director
MacbethMacbeth
 
[Broadway, 2022] [Replacement]
Director[Replacement]
King LearKing Lear
 
[Broadway, 2019]
Director
Fun HomeFun Home
 
[London, 2018]
Director
HamletHamlet
 
[Off-Broadway, 2017]
Director
A Doll's House, Part 2A Doll's House, Part 2
 
[Broadway, 2017]
Director
The Glass MenagerieThe Glass Menagerie
 
[Broadway, 2017]
Director
OthelloOthello
 
[Off-Broadway, 2016]
Director
Fun HomeFun Home
 
[US Tour, 2016]
Director
JohnJohn
 
[Off-Broadway, 2015]
Director
The FlickThe Flick
 
[Off-Broadway, 2015]
Director
Fun HomeFun Home
 
[Broadway, 2015]
Direction
The Mystery of Love and SexThe Mystery of Love and Sex
 
[Off-Broadway, 2015]
Director
The Real ThingThe Real Thing
 
[Broadway, 2014]
Director
The Village BikeThe Village Bike
 
[Off-Broadway, 2014]
Director
The Realistic JonesesThe Realistic Joneses
 
[Broadway, 2014]
Director
Fun HomeFun Home
 
[Off-Broadway, 2013]
Director
The FlickThe Flick
 
[Off-Broadway, 2013]
Director
PicnicPicnic
 
[Broadway, 2013]
Director
Look Back in AngerLook Back in Anger
 
[Off-Broadway, 2012]
Director
SeminarSeminar
 
[Broadway, 2011]
Director
We Live HereWe Live Here
 
[Off-Broadway, 2011]
Director
KinKin
 
[Off-Broadway, 2011]
Director
The AliensThe Aliens
 
[Off-Broadway, 2010]
Director
Circumcise MeCircumcise Me
 
[Off-Broadway, 2009]
Director
Circle Mirror TransformationCircle Mirror Transformation
 
[Off-Broadway, 2009]
Director
The Black Eyed
 
[Off-Broadway, 2007]
Director
The Cradle Will RockThe Cradle Will Rock
 
[Off-Broadway, 0]
Director

Movies

White Noise
[ 2022 ] Alfonse

Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 2017 - Best Direction of a Play

Sam Gold, A Doll's House, Part 2

Drama Desk Awards - 2016 - Outstanding Director of a Play

Sam GoldJohn


winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2015 - Best Direction of a Musical

Sam Gold, Fun Home


winner
Tony Awards - 2015 - Best Direction of a Musical

Sam Gold, Fun Home

Drama Desk Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Director of a Musical

Sam Gold, Fun Home

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Director of a Musical

Sam Gold, Fun Home

The Lortels - 2014 - Outstanding Director

Sam Gold, Fun Home

Drama Desk Awards - 2013 - Outstanding Director of a Play

Sam GoldUncle Vanya

The Lortels - 2013 - Outstanding Director

Sam Gold, The Flick


winner
The Lortels - 2012 - Outstanding Director

Sam GoldThe Big Meal

The Lortels - 2012 - Outstanding Director

Sam Gold, Look Back in Anger


winner
Obie Awards - 2010 - Directing

Sam Gold, Circle Mirror Transformation


winner
Obie Awards - 2010 - Directing

Sam Gold, The Aliens

Drama Desk Awards - 2009 - Outstanding Director of a Play

Sam Gold, Circle Mirror Transformation

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Sam Gold-Inspired OTHELLO Movie Starring David Oyelowo, Rachel Brosnahan, Cynthia Eri Photo
Sam Gold-Inspired OTHELLO Movie Starring David Oyelowo, Rachel Brosnahan, Cynthia Erivo Announced
by Gillian Blum - Nov 23, 2025

James Bond producer Barbara Broccoli will be bringing an Othello movie based on Sam Gold's 2016 production to the screen; The film will star David Oyelowo, Rachel Brosnahan, Cynthia Erivo, Variety reports.
Photos: Josh Groban, Darren Criss and More Honor Anna Wintour at Only Make Believe 25 Photo
Photos: Josh Groban, Darren Criss and More Honor Anna Wintour at Only Make Believe 25th Anniversary Gala
by Bruce Glikas - Oct 16, 2025

Only Make Believe celebrated its 25th Anniversary Gala on Monday, October 13, at the historic Shubert Theatre, hosted by John Oliver. Check out photos from the evening below!
Photos: PRINCE F****T Celebrates Gala Night Off-Broadway Photo
Photos: PRINCE F****T Celebrates Gala Night Off-Broadway
by Bruce Glikas - Oct 6, 2025

Jordan Tannahill's Prince Faggot is now running an additional three weeks, through November 30, in Seaview's new Off-Broadway home. Check out photos from the show's gala night here!
Meet the Cast of WAITING FOR GODOT, Now Playing on Broadway Photo
Meet the Cast of WAITING FOR GODOT, Now Playing on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Sep 13, 2025

Jamie Lloyd’s new production of Samuel Beckett’s Waiting for Godot is now on Broadway! Meet the cast of Waiting For Godot and learn more about the show here! 
Oscar Isaac HAMLET Documentary to Premiere at Telluride Film Festival Photo
Oscar Isaac HAMLET Documentary to Premiere at Telluride Film Festival
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 28, 2025

King Hamlet, a new documentary that follows Oscar Isaac during the 2017 production of Hamlet at the Public Theater, is set to make its world premiere at this year's Telluride Film Festival.
PRINCE FAGG*T to be Presented at Studio Seaview This Fall Photo
PRINCE FAGG*T to be Presented at Studio Seaview This Fall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 4, 2025

The world premiere production of Jordan Tannahill’s Prince Faggot will be presented in Seaview’s new Off-Broadway home this fall. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets!
Interview: Ryan Colone is ANGRY ALAN's On Stage Surprise Photo
Interview: Ryan Colone is ANGRY ALAN's On Stage Surprise
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 28, 2025

Making his Off-Broadway debut, Ryan Colone steps into a pivotal (and surprising) role as the son of John Krasinski’s character in Angry Alan at Studio Seaview. Read BroadwayWorld's interview with Colonel here.
Photos: Inside Opening Night of ANGRY ALAN, Starring John Krasinski Photo
Photos: Inside Opening Night of ANGRY ALAN, Starring John Krasinski
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 13, 2025

The newest Off-Broadway venue, Studio Seaview, officially opened its doors and celebrated the opening of Angry Alan, starring John Krasinski, written by Penelope Skinner and directed by Sam Gold. Check out photos from inside the big night!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld June 13, 2025 Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld June 13, 2025
by - Jun 13, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is June 13, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Review Roundup: John Krasinski in ANGRY ALAN Photo
Review Roundup: John Krasinski in ANGRY ALAN
by Stephi Wild - Jun 12, 2025

Performances are now underway for John Krasinski in Penelope Skinner’s ANGRY ALAN, directed by Sam Gold. This inaugural production at Studio Seaview plays through August 3. Read the reviews here!
Honorees Revealed For the Stage Managers' Association Del Hughes Awards Photo
Honorees Revealed For the Stage Managers' Association Del Hughes Awards
by Stephi Wild - Jun 11, 2025

The Stage Managers’ Association (SMA) has announced its annual Del Hughes Awards for Lifetime Achievement in the Art of Stage Management. Learn more here!
DEATH BECOMES HER vs. MINCEMEAT Battle For Best Ensemble In The BWW Awards; Last Chan Photo
DEATH BECOMES HER vs. MINCEMEAT Battle For Best Ensemble In The BWW Awards; Last Chance To Vote!
by BWW Awards - Jun 2, 2025

This is the final chance to vote for BroadwayWorld's 22nd Annual Theater Fans' Choice Awards. The Theater Fans' Choice Awards honor and celebrate the best of New York Theater. There's just one week left to vote!
The Best Tony Awards Fashions of the 2020s Photo
The Best Tony Awards Fashions of the 2020s
by A.A. Cristi - May 30, 2025

Let’s take a look back at some of the most unforgettable looks that turned the Tony Awards into a true fashion spectacle. Check out photos of all of our favorite Tony Awards fashions of the 2020s!
Photos: John Krasinski in ANGRY ALAN, Now Playing Off-Broadway Photo
Photos: John Krasinski in ANGRY ALAN, Now Playing Off-Broadway
by Stephi Wild - May 30, 2025

All new photos have been released of John Krasinski in Penelope Skinner’s ANGRY ALAN, directed by Sam Gold. Check out the photos here and learn more about the show!
1 Week Left for the BWW Awards; MAYBE HAPPY ENDING Leading Over MINCEMEAT & DEATH BEC Photo
1 Week Left for the BWW Awards; MAYBE HAPPY ENDING Leading Over MINCEMEAT & DEATH BECOMES HER
by BWW Awards - May 27, 2025

The latest standings have been released for BroadwayWorld's 22nd Annual Theater Fans' Choice Awards. The Theater Fans' Choice Awards honor and celebrate the best of New York Theater. There's just one week left to vote!
ANGRY ALAN Starring John Krasinski to Offer $45 Tickets Through Rush Policy Photo
ANGRY ALAN Starring John Krasinski to Offer $45 Tickets Through Rush Policy
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 23, 2025

Penelope Skinner’s ANGRY ALAN, created with Don MacKay, starring award-winning actor John Krasinski and directed by Tony Award-winning director Sam Gold is now off-Broadway. Learn how to purchase Rush tickets!
EUREKA DAY And More Set for TimeLine Theatre Company 2025-26 Season Photo
EUREKA DAY And More Set for TimeLine Theatre Company 2025-26 Season
by A.A. Cristi - May 23, 2025

TimeLine Theatre Company has announced a landmark 29th season—culminating in a long-awaited inaugural production in its new theatre currently under construction at 5035 N. Broadway in Uptown.
Jonathan Whitton Joins Studio Seaview as General Manager Photo
Jonathan Whitton Joins Studio Seaview as General Manager
by Nicole Rosky - May 22, 2025

Tony, Olivier and Peabody Award winning production company Seaview is proud to announce Jonathan Whitton has joined Seaview to serve as General Manager for Studio Seaview productions.
Industry Leaders Show Up in Support at The Drama League's 91st Annual Drama League Aw Photo
Industry Leaders Show Up in Support at The Drama League's 91st Annual Drama League Awards Luncheon
by James Blinken - May 20, 2025

Under the leadership of Bonnie Comley, Bevin Ross, and Gabriel Stelian-Shanks, the 91st Annual Drama League Awards Luncheon transformed the Ziegfeld Ballroom into a vibrant tribute to the power and artistry of live theater. This iconic event, a mainstay of the Broadway and Off-Broadway calendar, once again honored the past season's most compelling productions and performances—an affirmation of theater’s enduring role in American culture.
HALF HOUR By Blake DeLong Comes to Theatre 511 Photo
HALF HOUR By Blake DeLong Comes to Theatre 511
by Stephi Wild - May 20, 2025

Tony Award winning producers Ashley Melone and Nick Mills in association Vineyard Arts Project will present an industry reading of HALF HOUR by Blake DeLong, directed by Jon Hudson Odom.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Sam Gold been nominated for?

Best Direction of a Play (Tony Awards) for A Doll's House, Part 2, Outstanding Director of a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for John, Best Direction of a Musical (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Fun Home, Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Fun Home, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Fun Home, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Fun Home, Outstanding Director (The Lortels) for Fun Home, Outstanding Director of a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Uncle Vanya, Outstanding Director (The Lortels) for The Flick, Outstanding Director (The Lortels) for The Big Meal, Outstanding Director (The Lortels) for Look Back in Anger , Directing (Obie Awards) for Circle Mirror Transformation, Directing (Obie Awards) for The Aliens and Outstanding Director of a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Circle Mirror Transformation.

What awards has Sam Gold won?

Sam Gold has won several prestigious awards for his directing work. He received the Best Direction of a Musical award from the BroadwayWorld Awards for Fun Home and also won the Tony Award for Best Direction of a Musical for Fun Home. Additionally, he was honored with the Outstanding Director award at The Lortels for The Big Meal. Sam Gold earned Obie Awards for directing both Circle Mirror Transformation and The Aliens.

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