Steven Maler
Latest News on Steven Maler:
Anthony Rapp to Bring WITHOUT YOU to S.F.'s Curran Theater (Aug 1, 2023)
MACBETH at Parkman Bandstand (Jul 13, 2023)
Commonwealth Shakespeare Company The Cast And Creative Team Of Shakespeare's MACBETH For Shakespeare On The Common (May 4, 2023)
Anthony Rapp to Bring WITHOUT YOU to S.F.'s Curran Theater (Aug 1, 2023)
MACBETH at Parkman Bandstand (Jul 13, 2023)
Commonwealth Shakespeare Company The Cast And Creative Team Of Shakespeare's MACBETH For Shakespeare On The Common (May 4, 2023)
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Steve Maler is the founding Artistic Director of Commonwealth Shakespeare Company (CSC), which presents free productions of Shakespeare on the Boston Common. His CSC 2001 production of Twelfth Night won the Elliot Norton award for “Best Production,” his production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream won the Norton Award for "Outstanding Director,” his production of Suburbia for the SpeakEasy Stage Company won the Norton Award for "Best Production," and his production of John Kuntz’s Starf***ers won the Norton Award for “Best Solo Performance.” Starf***ers was presented in the New York International Fringe Festival and won the “Best Solo Performance Award.”
The critically acclaimed Othello starring Seth Gilliam and James Waterston, played on Boston Common for CSC and was seen by over 110,000 people. Other productions include the American Premiere of Peter Eötvös' operatic treatment of Tony Kushner’s Angels in America; The Taming of the Shrew, starring Jennifer Dundas, Hamlet, starring Jeffrey Donovan, Macbeth, starring Jay O. Sanders, Henry V, starring Anthony Rapp, A Comedy of Errors, Much Ado About Nothing, Romeo and Juliet, As You Like It, Julius Caesar, and The Tempest for CSC; the World Premiere of Enrico Garzilli’s Michelangelo for Opera Providence; Turn of the Screw for The New Repertory Theatre; Santaland Diaries and Porcelain for the SpeakEasy Stage Company; Top Girls and Weldon Rising for The Coyote Theatre; and The L.A. Plays by Han Ong for the American Repertory Theatre, where he was the Artistic Associate for New Plays.
His New York City credits include the New York Musical Theatre Festival production of Without You, written by and starring Anthony Rapp for which he was recognized with an Honorable Mention for Excellence in Directing by The NYMF 2010 Awards for Excellence. The production recently concluded a successful run in Seoul, South Korea.
From 2002-2006 he was the Vice President for Artistic Programming at Citi Performing Arts Center (formerly The Wang Center). At Citi Center, he created the Programming and Investment Committee to engage Trustees around programming challenges; he launched American Voices, a series of staged readings of classic American plays featuring some Broadway’s best actors – Leslie Uggams, David Morse, Ruben Santiago-Hudson, Denis O’Hare, Blair Brown, Anthony Mackie, Charles Busch, Paul Rudd and Fred Weller; and he launched Artropolis, a subscription series offering high quality family entertainment with educational study guides and artist talkbacks (productions include Rachel Portman’s operatic treatment of The Little Prince, Deaf West’s production of Big River, Project Bandaloop, and AGA-Boom).
His feature film, The Autumn Heart, starring Tyne Daly and Ally Sheedy, was in the Dramatic Competition at the Sundance Film Festival and won the "Audience Choice" award at The Nantucket Film Festival. It was released in September 2000.
He is a graduate of the American Repertory Theatre Institute for Advanced Theatre Training at Harvard University where he directed Woyzeck, Pericles, The Duchess of Malfi, and Ghosts. He was the associate director of Henry IV, Parts 1 and 2 and Henry V at the American Repertory Theatre, and Titus Andronicus and Hamlet in Tokyo.
He grew up in Memphis and Nashville, Tennessee and graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill on the John Motley Morehead scholarship. He has lived in the Boston area for twenty years.
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Video: RENT Original Cast Members Anthony Rapp & Fredi Walker-Browne Sing 'What You Own' at WITHOUT YOU
by BroadwayWorld TV - Feb 2, 2023
VIDEO: Anthony Rapp Talks Looking Back on His Career in WITHOUT YOU on CBS MORNINGS
by Michael Major - Jan 23, 2023
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Anthony Rapp to Bring WITHOUT YOU to S.F.'s Curran Theater
Don't miss Anthony Rapp's captivating performance of 'Without You' at S.F.'s Curran Theater. Catch this limited-time engagement filled with emotion and raw talent. Book your tickets now!
MACBETH at Parkman Bandstand
Special Offer: MACBETH at Commonwealth Shakespeare Company
Commonwealth Shakespeare Company The Cast And Creative Team Of Shakespeare's MACBETH For Shakespeare On The Common
Commonwealth Shakespeare Company (CSC) and Steven Maler, Artistic Director, announce the complete cast and creative team for this summer's production of Shakespeare's tragedy Macbeth on the Boston Common.
Anthony Rapp's WITHOUT YOU Celebrates 100 Performances at New World Stages
Last night, the cast and crew of Anthony Rapp's Without You celebrated its 100 performances at New World Stages at Restaurant Row's Hold Fast, where producer Lisa Dozier toasted the team and presented Daniel A Weiss (orchestrator and music director), Stephen Maler (director), Anthony Rapp, and Royal Family Productions Mark Falconer with a signed print created by renowned artist Justin. Squigs” Robertson.
Anthony Rapp's WITHOUT YOU Extends at New World Stages
Anthony Rapp's solo musical Without You will extend its run at New World Stages. See how to purchase tickets!
Video: Jenn Colella Joins Anthony Rapp on Stage at WITHOUT YOU to Perform 'Take Me Or Leave Me' From RENT
Jenn Colella made a special guest appearance at Anthony Rapp's show, Without You, for a surprise performance of Take Me Or Leave Me from Rent! Check out the performance in the video here!
Video: RENT Original Cast Members Anthony Rapp & Fredi Walker-Browne Sing 'What You Own' at WITHOUT YOU
Watch original Rent cast member Fredi Walker-Browne join Anthony Rapp on stage at Without You at New World Stages, to duet 'What You Own' from Rent!
Wake Up With BWW 1/27: Caissie Levy in NEXT TO NORMAL in London, and More!
Top stories include an NBC musical special honoring Carol Burnett, and featuring Bernadette Peters, Julie Andrews, and more! Plus, Caissie Levy will lead the London premiere of Next to Normal this summer, and more!
Photos: Anthony Rapp & Friends Celebrate Opening Night of WITHOUT YOU
Without You, written and performed by Anthony Rapp, directed by Steven Maler with musical direction by Daniel A. Weiss opened just last night, January 25, 2023 at New World Stages. BroadwayWorld was there for the big night and you can check out photos below!
Review Roundup: Anthony Rapp's WITHOUT YOU Opens At New World Stages
Without You, written and performed by Anthony Rapp, directed by Steven Maler with musical direction by Daniel A. Weiss opens tonight, Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at New World Stages. Read the reviews!
Anthony Rapp's WITHOUT YOU Opens Tonight at New World Stages
Without You, written and performed by Anthony Rapp, directed by Steven Maler with musical direction by Daniel A. Weiss opens on Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at New World Stages. See how to purchase tickets!
Video: Anthony Rapp on Stage and Screen
Broadway favorite Anthony Rapp is officially back on the NYC stage! Without You, written and performed by Rapp, directed by Steven Maler with musical direction by Daniel A. Weiss opens tonight, January 25, 2023 at New World Stages. Need a refresher on Anthony Rapp's epic career on and offstage? Check out video highlights of his career so far!
VIDEO: Anthony Rapp Talks Looking Back on His Career in WITHOUT YOU on CBS MORNINGS
Anthony Rapp appeared on CBS Mornings to look back on his career, leading up to his new solo show, Without You. Rapp also discussed his complicated relationship with his mother, losing Jonathan Larson before the opening night of Rent, and the Kevin Spacey lawsuit. Watch the video of the interview now!
Anthony Rapp's WITHOUT YOU to Offer Digital Lottery & Daily In Person Rush
Anthony Rapp’s Without You is offering rush and lottery tickets at an accessible price point for every public performance at New World Stages. See how to purchase tickets!
Video: Watch the Trailer for Anthony Rapp's WITHOUT YOU
Watch the trailer for Anthony Rapp's Without You, coming to New World Stages January 14, 2023.
Anthony Rapp's WITHOUT YOU Announces Creative Team and Band for Upcoming Run at New World Stages
Anthony Rapp’s Without You has announced the creative team and band of the upcoming run. Read more details about Without You, coming soon Off-Broadway!
Faran Tahir Will Play the Title Role Of Shakespeare's MACBETH Next Summer On The Boston Common
Commonwealth Shakespeare Company (CSC) and Steven Maler, Artistic Director, are very pleased to announce that Pakistani actor, writer, director, and producer Faran Tahir will return to CSC next summer to play the title role of Shakespeare's Macbeth on the Boston Common.
Commonwealth Shakespeare Company Announces 2022-23 Season
The Commonwealth Shakespeare Company (CSC) and Steven Maler, Artistic Director, have announced the plans for CSC's 2022-23 Season – a season full of thrilling partnerships, important educational opportunities, and our signature Shakespeare productions.
CSC Announces Cast of MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING
Commonwealth Shakespeare Company (CSC) and Artistic Director Steven Maler are pleased to announce the cast and creative team of Free Shakespeare on the Common in the summer of 2022 - William Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing, directed by Megan Sandberg-Zakian. Performances will begin on The Boston Common on Wednesday, July 20 at 8PM (with press opening on Wednesday, July 27 at 8PM) and end on Sunday, August 7.
39th Elliot Norton Awards Nominations Announced - See the Full List!
More than 60 nominations in over two dozen categories of outstanding actors, directors, designers, choreographers, musicians, and productions were announced today by the Boston Theater Critics Association (BTCA) for the 39th Elliot Norton Awards.
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