Erica Schmidt
Latest News on Erica Schmidt:
Corey Hawkins and Kelvin Harrison Jr. in Talks To Join DEATH OF A SALESMAN Film (Feb 12, 2026)
Audible Theater's THE DISAPPEAR Enters Final Two Weeks of Performances (Feb 10, 2026)
Video: Watch Hamish Linklater & Miriam Silverman in Audible Theatre's THE DISAPPEAR (Feb 4, 2026)
Corey Hawkins and Kelvin Harrison Jr. in Talks To Join DEATH OF A SALESMAN Film (Feb 12, 2026)
Audible Theater's THE DISAPPEAR Enters Final Two Weeks of Performances (Feb 10, 2026)
Video: Watch Hamish Linklater & Miriam Silverman in Audible Theatre's THE DISAPPEAR (Feb 4, 2026)
BIO
Erica Schmidt is an American theatre director, playwright, and screenwriter best known for writing the BAFTA- and Academy Award-nominated 2021 film Cyrano, based on her 2018 stage musical of the same name. The musical premiered at the Goodspeed. She was nominated for the Las Vegas Film Critics Society Award for Best Adapted Screenplay and the Sunset Film Circle Award for Best Screenplay.
In 2020, Schmidt received nominations for the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Director of a Play and Outstanding Revival of a Play for her off-Broadway all-female adaptation of Macbeth. She has created and directed several other off-Broadway plays, including Humor Abuse, The Play Company, Lucy, and A Month in the Country.
She received a Robert and Gloria Hausman Theater Honor from the Princess Grace Foundation in 2001.
Schmidt has been married to actor Peter Dinklage since 2005. Together, they have two children, a daughter in 2011 and a son in 2017.
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STAGE CREDITS
Productions
Writing
Writer
Bookwriter
Creator
Playwright
Adaptor
Adaptor
Awards and Nominations
Drama Desk Awards - 2020 - Outstanding Director of a Play
Erica Schmidt, Mac Beth
Videos
Video: Watch Mike Faist in the CHALLENGERS Film Trailer With Zendaya
by Michael Major - 2023-06-20 14:06:17
Video: Watch the Trailer for Audible Theater's LUCY, Now Beginning Previews Tomorrow
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2023-01-27 12:45:06
VIDEO: Peter Dinklage & Kelvin Harrison Jr. Sing 'Someone to Say' in CYRANO Lyric Video
by Michael Major - 2022-02-14 14:13:12
VIDEO: Peter Dinklage Performs 'Your Name' from CYRANO Musical Film on COLBERT
by Michael Major - 2021-12-01 09:47:29
VIDEO: Watch the Official Trailer for CYRANO Starring Peter Dinklage
by Michael Major - 2021-10-06 09:11:45
VIDEO: Lorenzo Pisoni, Jennifer Westfeldt and Jon Hamm Launch Kickstarter for HUMOR ABUSE: THE DOCUMENTARY
by BWW News Desk - 2013-09-24 17:09:13
News
Corey Hawkins and Kelvin Harrison Jr. in Talks To Join DEATH OF A SALESMAN Film
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 12, 2026
Actors Corey Hawkins and Kelvin Harrison Jr. are in talks to join the cast of the forthcoming film adaptation of Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman. The new adaptation will be led by Tony Award-winner Jeffrey Wright and Academy Award-winner Octavia Spencer.
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 12, 2026
Actors Corey Hawkins and Kelvin Harrison Jr. are in talks to join the cast of the forthcoming film adaptation of Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman. The new adaptation will be led by Tony Award-winner Jeffrey Wright and Academy Award-winner Octavia Spencer.
Audible Theater's THE DISAPPEAR Enters Final Two Weeks of Performances
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 10, 2026
Audible Theater is presenting the world premiere of The Disappear, a new comedy written and directed by BAFTA Award nominee Erica Schmidt – now in its final two weeks of performances.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 10, 2026
Audible Theater is presenting the world premiere of The Disappear, a new comedy written and directed by BAFTA Award nominee Erica Schmidt – now in its final two weeks of performances.
Video: Watch Hamish Linklater & Miriam Silverman in Audible Theatre's THE DISAPPEAR
by Michael Major - Feb 4, 2026
Audible Theater has released a new clip from the world premiere play The Disappear, featuring Hamish Linklater and Miriam Silverman. Watch the exclusive video now!
by Michael Major - Feb 4, 2026
Audible Theater has released a new clip from the world premiere play The Disappear, featuring Hamish Linklater and Miriam Silverman. Watch the exclusive video now!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld January 19, 2026- SIX To Welcome New Queens and More
by - Jan 19, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is January 19, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend:
by - Jan 19, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is January 19, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend:
Photos: THE DISAPPEAR Opens Off-Broadway at Audible's Minetta Lane Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 16, 2026
The world premiere play The Disappear, a new comedy written and directed by BAFTA Award nominee Erica Schmidt, celebrated its opening night at Audible’s Minetta Lane Theatre. See photos here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 16, 2026
The world premiere play The Disappear, a new comedy written and directed by BAFTA Award nominee Erica Schmidt, celebrated its opening night at Audible’s Minetta Lane Theatre. See photos here!
Review Roundup: THE DISAPPEAR Off-Broadway at Audible Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 16, 2026
Audible Theater is presenting the world premiere play The Disappear, a new comedy written and directed by BAFTA Award nominee Erica Schmidt. See what the critics are saying in BroadwayWorld's review roundup!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 16, 2026
Audible Theater is presenting the world premiere play The Disappear, a new comedy written and directed by BAFTA Award nominee Erica Schmidt. See what the critics are saying in BroadwayWorld's review roundup!
Photos: Miriam Silverman, Hamish Linklater and More in THE DISAPPEAR at Audible Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 14, 2026
Audible Theater will present an additional week of performances for the world premiere play The Disappear, a new comedy written and directed by BAFTA Award nominee Erica Schmidt. See photos here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 14, 2026
Audible Theater will present an additional week of performances for the world premiere play The Disappear, a new comedy written and directed by BAFTA Award nominee Erica Schmidt. See photos here!
Top Off-Broadway Shows for January 2026
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 1, 2026
What's happening off-Broadway? BroadwayWorld is here to guide you through the top picks for theatre this month. Start the new year off right with shows featuring big stars, like An Ark with Ian McKellen and more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 1, 2026
What's happening off-Broadway? BroadwayWorld is here to guide you through the top picks for theatre this month. Start the new year off right with shows featuring big stars, like An Ark with Ian McKellen and more.
Video: Meet the Cast of Erica Schmidt's THE DISAPPEAR
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 26, 2025
Audible Theater will soon present the world premiere of The Disappear, a new comedy written and directed by BAFTA Award nominee Erica Schmidt. Watch in this video as the cast explains what the new play is all about!
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 26, 2025
Audible Theater will soon present the world premiere of The Disappear, a new comedy written and directed by BAFTA Award nominee Erica Schmidt. Watch in this video as the cast explains what the new play is all about!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld December 23, 2025- Diving Deep Into the American Theatre’s Most Influential Titles and More
by - Dec 23, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is December 23, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by - Dec 23, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is December 23, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Twelve Days of Christmas: Miriam Silverman
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 22, 2025
Tony Award winner Miriam Silverman is back onstage this season in Audible Theater's world premiere of The Disappear, a new comedy written and directed by BAFTA Award nominee Erica Schmidt. She took a break from rehearsals to tell us about what makes the holidays special to her...
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 22, 2025
Tony Award winner Miriam Silverman is back onstage this season in Audible Theater's world premiere of The Disappear, a new comedy written and directed by BAFTA Award nominee Erica Schmidt. She took a break from rehearsals to tell us about what makes the holidays special to her...
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld December 19, 2025
by - Dec 19, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is December 19, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by - Dec 19, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is December 19, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld December 18, 2025- ALL OUT On Broadway First Look and More
by - Dec 18, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is December 18, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by - Dec 18, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is December 18, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Twelve Days of Christmas: Hamish Linklater
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 17, 2025
Coming up next at Audible Theater is the world premiere of The Disappear, a new comedy written and directed by BAFTA Award nominee Erica Schmidt. One of its stars is stage and screen veteran Hamish Linklater, who during a break from rehearsals, shared how he gets into the holiday spirit every season.
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 17, 2025
Coming up next at Audible Theater is the world premiere of The Disappear, a new comedy written and directed by BAFTA Award nominee Erica Schmidt. One of its stars is stage and screen veteran Hamish Linklater, who during a break from rehearsals, shared how he gets into the holiday spirit every season.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld December 17, 2025- HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Leads the Grosses and More
by - Dec 17, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is December 17, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by - Dec 17, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is December 17, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Photos: Meet the Cast of Audible Theater's THE DISAPPEAR
by Jennifer Broski - Dec 16, 2025
Audible Theater will soon present the world premiere of The Disappear, a new comedy written and directed by BAFTA Award nominee Erica Schmidt – featuring Dylan Baker, Madeline Brewer, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Hamish Linklater, Anna Mirodin, and Miriam Silverman.
by Jennifer Broski - Dec 16, 2025
Audible Theater will soon present the world premiere of The Disappear, a new comedy written and directed by BAFTA Award nominee Erica Schmidt – featuring Dylan Baker, Madeline Brewer, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Hamish Linklater, Anna Mirodin, and Miriam Silverman.
THE LARAMIE PROJECT 25th Anniversary Readings Begin Tomorrow at Audible Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 3, 2025
Audible Theater will present the special 25th anniversary reading of Tectonic Theater Project’s The Laramie Project, live for four performances only at Audible’s Minetta Lane Theatre.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 3, 2025
Audible Theater will present the special 25th anniversary reading of Tectonic Theater Project’s The Laramie Project, live for four performances only at Audible’s Minetta Lane Theatre.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld December 3, 2025- Grosses Hit $48,363,979 and More
by - Dec 3, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is December 3, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by - Dec 3, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is December 3, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Madeline Brewer, Kelvin Harrison Jr. and More to Star in THE DISAPPEAR at Audible Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 2, 2025
Audible Theater will present the world premiere of The Disappear, a new comedy written and directed by BAFTA Award nominee Erica Schmidt, starring Madeline Brewer and more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 2, 2025
Audible Theater will present the world premiere of The Disappear, a new comedy written and directed by BAFTA Award nominee Erica Schmidt, starring Madeline Brewer and more.
Erica Schmidt's THE DISAPPEAR to Have World Premiere at Audible Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 18, 2025
Audible Theater eill present the world premiere of The Disappear, a new comedy written and directed by BAFTA Award nominee Erica Schmidt.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 18, 2025
Audible Theater eill present the world premiere of The Disappear, a new comedy written and directed by BAFTA Award nominee Erica Schmidt.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Erica Schmidt written?
Erica Schmidt has written 6 shows including Debbie Does Dallas (Bookwriter), Humor Abuse (Creator), All the Fine Boys (Playwright), Cyrano (Adaptor), Mac Beth (Adaptor), The Disappear (Writer).
What awards has Erica Schmidt been nominated for?
and Outstanding Director of a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Mac Beth.
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