Wilford Leach
Latest News on Wilford Leach:
Unpack the Tony Awards History of the 2025 Nominated Revivals (May 4, 2025)
Broadway Stage and Screen- A Spring 2025 Watch Guide (Mar 2, 2025)
Cape Rep Theatre Announces OUR TOWN And More for 2024 Season (Mar 22, 2024)
Unpack the Tony Awards History of the 2025 Nominated Revivals (May 4, 2025)
Broadway Stage and Screen- A Spring 2025 Watch Guide (Mar 2, 2025)
Cape Rep Theatre Announces OUR TOWN And More for 2024 Season (Mar 22, 2024)
Productions
Writing
Bookwriter/Lyricist
Awards and Nominations
winner
Tony Awards - 1986 - Best Direction of a Musical
Wilford Leach, The Mystery of Edwin Drood
winner
Tony Awards - 1986 - Best Direction of a Musical
Wilford Leach, The Mystery of Edwin Drood
Drama Desk Awards - 1981 - Outstanding Director of a Musical
Wilford Leach, The Pirates of Penzance
Drama Desk Awards - 1981 - Outstanding Set Design
Wilford Leach, The Pirates of Penzance
winner
Tony Awards - 1981 - Best Direction of a Musical
Wilford Leach, The Pirates of Penzance
Drama Desk Awards - 1979 - Outstanding Set Design
Wilford Leach, All's Well That Ends Well
winner
Obie Awards - 1972 - Direction
Wilford LeachThe Only Jealousy of Emer
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News
Cape Rep Theatre Announces OUR TOWN And More for 2024 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 22, 2024
Discover the exciting lineup for Cape Rep's 2024 season. Stay updated with the latest in Broadway entertainment news.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 22, 2024
Discover the exciting lineup for Cape Rep's 2024 season. Stay updated with the latest in Broadway entertainment news.
Wilford Leach, John Braswell and ETC Company Will Be Remembered at La MaMa's COFFEEHOUSE CHRONICLES
by Stephi Wild - Jan 30, 2024
La MaMa's popular oral history series, COFFEEHOUSE CHRONICLES, highlights the groundbreaking resident company THE ETC COMPANY on Saturday, Feb. 3 at 3 p.m. at the Ellen Stewart Theatre (66 E 4 St.).
by Stephi Wild - Jan 30, 2024
La MaMa's popular oral history series, COFFEEHOUSE CHRONICLES, highlights the groundbreaking resident company THE ETC COMPANY on Saturday, Feb. 3 at 3 p.m. at the Ellen Stewart Theatre (66 E 4 St.).
FIVE PIECES OF PAPER: STORIES MY HUNGARIAN GRANDMOTHER REFUSED TO TELL ME Comes to Hollywood Fringe
by Stephi Wild - May 8, 2019
Writer/performer Moti Buchboot will bring his world premiere solo show Five Pieces of Paper: Stories My Hungarian Grandmother Refused to Tell Me and Other Family Tales to the 2019 Hollywood Fringe Festival in June. There will be four performances only at the Los Angeles LGBT Center's Davidson/Valentini Theatre Monday 6/10 at 8:30pm; Tuesday 6/18 at 6:30pm; Tuesday 6/25 at 8:30pm; and Thursday 6/27 at 6:30pm. Running time will be 70 minutes.
by Stephi Wild - May 8, 2019
Writer/performer Moti Buchboot will bring his world premiere solo show Five Pieces of Paper: Stories My Hungarian Grandmother Refused to Tell Me and Other Family Tales to the 2019 Hollywood Fringe Festival in June. There will be four performances only at the Los Angeles LGBT Center's Davidson/Valentini Theatre Monday 6/10 at 8:30pm; Tuesday 6/18 at 6:30pm; Tuesday 6/25 at 8:30pm; and Thursday 6/27 at 6:30pm. Running time will be 70 minutes.
THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE to Open Way Off Broadway's 2017 Mainstage Season
by BWW News Desk - Jan 20, 2017
Earlier this year, producers for The Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre, the area's only year-round producing dinner theatre, announced the lineup of shows for its 2017 Season. Kicking off 2017's blockbuster year, will be the hilarious pirate farce, The Pirates of Penzance, opening in January.
by BWW News Desk - Jan 20, 2017
Earlier this year, producers for The Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre, the area's only year-round producing dinner theatre, announced the lineup of shows for its 2017 Season. Kicking off 2017's blockbuster year, will be the hilarious pirate farce, The Pirates of Penzance, opening in January.
THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE to Open Way Off Broadway's 2017 Mainstage Season
by BWW News Desk - Dec 13, 2016
Earlier this year, producers for The Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre, the area's only year-round producing dinner theatre, announced the lineup of shows for its 2017 Season. Kicking off 2017's blockbuster year, will be the hilarious pirate farce, The Pirates of Penzance, opening in January.
by BWW News Desk - Dec 13, 2016
Earlier this year, producers for The Way Off Broadway Dinner Theatre, the area's only year-round producing dinner theatre, announced the lineup of shows for its 2017 Season. Kicking off 2017's blockbuster year, will be the hilarious pirate farce, The Pirates of Penzance, opening in January.
Abigail Breslin, Norbert Leo Butz and More Join The New Group's 2016-17 Season
by BWW News Desk - Dec 2, 2016
The New Group announces additional casting for productions coming up in the company's 2016-2017 Season.
by BWW News Desk - Dec 2, 2016
The New Group announces additional casting for productions coming up in the company's 2016-2017 Season.
New Works by Neil LaBute, Israel Horovitz and More Slated for La MaMa's 55th Season
by BWW News Desk - Aug 8, 2016
Over 70 productions of local and international artists representing six continents - North America, South America, Europe, Australia, Africa and Asia -- will visit the stages of La MaMa during the 2016-17 season, the company's 55th year of presenting world-class experimental music, theater and dance, it has been announced by Mia Yoo, La MaMa's Artistic Director.
by BWW News Desk - Aug 8, 2016
Over 70 productions of local and international artists representing six continents - North America, South America, Europe, Australia, Africa and Asia -- will visit the stages of La MaMa during the 2016-17 season, the company's 55th year of presenting world-class experimental music, theater and dance, it has been announced by Mia Yoo, La MaMa's Artistic Director.
BWW Interview: Maureen McGovern Will Celebrate Women at 54 Below
by Adrienne Onofri - Mar 9, 2015
The former pop star and Broadway headliner brings her tribute to female singer-songwriters to 54 Below.
by Adrienne Onofri - Mar 9, 2015
The former pop star and Broadway headliner brings her tribute to female singer-songwriters to 54 Below.
SCARY MUSICAL THE MUSICAL Asks Audiences to Tweet to Pick the Killer; Show Opens Tonight at NoHo Arts Center
by BWW News Desk - Sep 19, 2014
Lexikat Artists and MB Artists in association with the multi-award-winning NoHo Arts Center Ensemble (NoHo ACE) are thrilled to announce that the world premiere musical, SCARY MUSICAL The Musical, book by Richard Hochberg, music and lyrics by Richard Hochberg and Michael Paternostro, musical direction by Brent Crayon, orchestrations by Kenny Seymour and directed and choreographed by James J. Mellon will let YOU choose the killer! With three different alternate endings, this is the first theatre production that asks you to TURN ON YOUR PHONES during the show to vote!
by BWW News Desk - Sep 19, 2014
Lexikat Artists and MB Artists in association with the multi-award-winning NoHo Arts Center Ensemble (NoHo ACE) are thrilled to announce that the world premiere musical, SCARY MUSICAL The Musical, book by Richard Hochberg, music and lyrics by Richard Hochberg and Michael Paternostro, musical direction by Brent Crayon, orchestrations by Kenny Seymour and directed and choreographed by James J. Mellon will let YOU choose the killer! With three different alternate endings, this is the first theatre production that asks you to TURN ON YOUR PHONES during the show to vote!
NoHo ACE Premieres SCARY MUSICAL THE MUSICAL Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Sep 12, 2014
Lexikat Artists and MB Artists in association with the multi-award-winning NoHo Arts Center Ensemble (NoHo ACE) are thrilled to present a world premiere musical, SCARY MUSICAL The Musical, book by Richard Hochberg, music and lyrics by Richard Hochberg and Michael Paternostro, musical direction by Brent Crayon, orchestrations by Kenny Seymour and directed and choreographed by James J. Mellon. SCARY MUSICAL The Musical will begin previews tonight, September 12 at 8pm; will open today, September 19 at 8pm and run for eight weeks through Sunday, November 9, 2014 at the NoHo Arts Center, 11136 Magnolia Blvd. (at Lankershim) in North Hollywood.
by BWW News Desk - Sep 12, 2014
Lexikat Artists and MB Artists in association with the multi-award-winning NoHo Arts Center Ensemble (NoHo ACE) are thrilled to present a world premiere musical, SCARY MUSICAL The Musical, book by Richard Hochberg, music and lyrics by Richard Hochberg and Michael Paternostro, musical direction by Brent Crayon, orchestrations by Kenny Seymour and directed and choreographed by James J. Mellon. SCARY MUSICAL The Musical will begin previews tonight, September 12 at 8pm; will open today, September 19 at 8pm and run for eight weeks through Sunday, November 9, 2014 at the NoHo Arts Center, 11136 Magnolia Blvd. (at Lankershim) in North Hollywood.
NoHo ACE to Premiere SCARY MUSICAL THE MUSICAL, 9/12-11/9
by BWW News Desk - Jul 30, 2014
Lexikat Artists and MB Artists in association with the multi-award-winning NoHo Arts Center Ensemble (NoHo ACE) are thrilled to present a world premiere musical, SCARY MUSICAL The Musical, book by Richard Hochberg, music and lyrics by Richard Hochberg and Michael Paternostro, musical direction by Brent Crayon, orchestrations by Kenny Seymour and directed and choreographed by James J. Mellon. SCARY MUSICAL The Musical will begin previews on Friday, September 12 at 8pm; will open on Friday, September 19 at 8pm and run for eight weeks through Sunday, November 9, 2014 at the NoHo Arts Center, 11136 Magnolia Blvd. (at Lankershim) in North Hollywood.
by BWW News Desk - Jul 30, 2014
Lexikat Artists and MB Artists in association with the multi-award-winning NoHo Arts Center Ensemble (NoHo ACE) are thrilled to present a world premiere musical, SCARY MUSICAL The Musical, book by Richard Hochberg, music and lyrics by Richard Hochberg and Michael Paternostro, musical direction by Brent Crayon, orchestrations by Kenny Seymour and directed and choreographed by James J. Mellon. SCARY MUSICAL The Musical will begin previews on Friday, September 12 at 8pm; will open on Friday, September 19 at 8pm and run for eight weeks through Sunday, November 9, 2014 at the NoHo Arts Center, 11136 Magnolia Blvd. (at Lankershim) in North Hollywood.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Wilford Leach written?
Wilford Leach has written 1 shows including Carmilla (Bookwriter/Lyricist).
What awards has Wilford Leach been nominated for?
Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Mystery of Edwin Drood, Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Mystery of Edwin Drood, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for The Pirates of Penzance, Outstanding Set Design (Drama Desk Awards) for The Pirates of Penzance, Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Pirates of Penzance, Outstanding Set Design (Drama Desk Awards) for All's Well That Ends Well and Direction (Obie Awards) for The Only Jealousy of Emer.
What awards has Wilford Leach won?
Wilford Leach won the Tony Award for Best Direction of a Musical for The Mystery of Edwin Drood and also received the Tony Award for Best Direction of a Musical for The Pirates of Penzance. Additionally, he earned an Obie Award for Direction for The Only Jealousy of Emer.
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