Jack Cummings III
Latest News on Jack Cummings III:
Are We In a Sondheim Renaissance? (Jul 6, 2024)
LaChanze-Helmed WINE IN THE WILDERNESS & More Set for Classic Stage Company 24-25 Season (Jun 25, 2024)
Fourth Annual IN THE WORKS~IN THE WOODS Festival to Take Place at Forestburgh Playhouse in September (Jun 20, 2024)
Are We In a Sondheim Renaissance? (Jul 6, 2024)
LaChanze-Helmed WINE IN THE WILDERNESS & More Set for Classic Stage Company 24-25 Season (Jun 25, 2024)
Fourth Annual IN THE WORKS~IN THE WOODS Festival to Take Place at Forestburgh Playhouse in September (Jun 20, 2024)
Productions
Awards and Nominations
winner
Obie Awards - 2018 - Special Citations
Jack Cummings IIIStrange Interlude
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Obie Awards - 2017 - Directing
Jack Cummings IIIPicnic
Drama Desk Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Director of a Musical
Jack Cummings III, Queen of the Mist
Drama Desk Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Director of a Musical
Jack Cummings III, Hello
Drama Desk Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Director of a Musical
Jack Cummings III, See Rock City & Other Destinations
Drama Desk Awards - 2010 - Outstanding Director of a Play
Jack Cummings III, The Boys in the Band
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News
Fourth Annual IN THE WORKS~IN THE WOODS Festival to Take Place at Forestburgh Playhouse in September
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 20, 2024
The fourth annual In the Works~In the Woods at Forestburgh Playhouse will be held September. Learn how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 20, 2024
The fourth annual In the Works~In the Woods at Forestburgh Playhouse will be held September. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Kate Baldwin, Beth Leavel, and More Join FOLLIES Concert at Carnegie Hall
by Stephi Wild - Jun 3, 2024
The complete cast has now been announced for Transport Group's concert production of Follies. The sold-out event will play one night only—Thursday, June 20, at 8:00 p.m. at Carnegie Hall.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 3, 2024
The complete cast has now been announced for Transport Group's concert production of Follies. The sold-out event will play one night only—Thursday, June 20, at 8:00 p.m. at Carnegie Hall.
ON SET WITH THEDA BARA Extends One Week Off-Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Feb 22, 2024
Due to critical acclaim and popular demand, Transport Group and Lucille Lortel Theatre have announced a one-week extension of Joey Merlo’s On Set with Theda Bara. Learn more about how to get tickets to the new dates here!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 22, 2024
Due to critical acclaim and popular demand, Transport Group and Lucille Lortel Theatre have announced a one-week extension of Joey Merlo’s On Set with Theda Bara. Learn more about how to get tickets to the new dates here!
Kerry Butler, Christine Ebersole, and More Set For CHRISTMAS TIME IN THE CITY Holiday Concert in Columbus Circle
by Stephi Wild - Nov 1, 2023
The Church of St. Paul the Apostle will present New York's newest holiday tradition, Christmas Time in the City, a holiday concert celebrating the magic that lights up the city at Christmas.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 1, 2023
The Church of St. Paul the Apostle will present New York's newest holiday tradition, Christmas Time in the City, a holiday concert celebrating the magic that lights up the city at Christmas.
Joey Merlo's ON SET WITH THEDA BARA Opens Off-Broadway in February 2024
by Stephi Wild - Oct 31, 2023
Transport Group and Lucille Lortel Theatre will present the Off-Broadway engagement of Joey Merlo’s On Set with Theda Bara starring six-time Obie winner David Greenspan who channels all four characters in this uniquely intimate, seance-like production.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 31, 2023
Transport Group and Lucille Lortel Theatre will present the Off-Broadway engagement of Joey Merlo’s On Set with Theda Bara starring six-time Obie winner David Greenspan who channels all four characters in this uniquely intimate, seance-like production.
National Alliance for Musical Theatre Reveals Grant Recipients for 2023/2024
by Stephi Wild - Aug 24, 2023
The National Alliance for Musical Theatre has announced the 12 Award Recipients for the 2023/2024 Frank Young Fund for New Musicals Project Development & Production Grants and the 10 Award Recipients for the 2023/2024 Impact & Exploration Fund.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 24, 2023
The National Alliance for Musical Theatre has announced the 12 Award Recipients for the 2023/2024 Frank Young Fund for New Musicals Project Development & Production Grants and the 10 Award Recipients for the 2023/2024 Impact & Exploration Fund.
Photos: Olivia Oguma and Kate Rigg Host DisOrientalism at Joe's Pub
by Stephi Wild - May 9, 2023
Celebrating Asian American Heritage Month, Comedian Kate Siahaan-Rigg and Olivia Oguma (Mamma Mia, A Christmas Carol) host Disorientalism in Joes Pub at the Public Theatre. Part 4 of their ongoing show. This is a musical and comedic fun filled show featuring New York’s premier Asian American performers including the hosts themselves. The night was vibrant with everyone in good spirits celebrating this special event!
by Stephi Wild - May 9, 2023
Celebrating Asian American Heritage Month, Comedian Kate Siahaan-Rigg and Olivia Oguma (Mamma Mia, A Christmas Carol) host Disorientalism in Joes Pub at the Public Theatre. Part 4 of their ongoing show. This is a musical and comedic fun filled show featuring New York’s premier Asian American performers including the hosts themselves. The night was vibrant with everyone in good spirits celebrating this special event!
Rebecca Faulkenberry Will Lead Industry Readings of WHO KILLED MARILYN? By Sharleen Cooper Cohen
by Stephi Wild - Mar 6, 2023
Broadway Baby Productions,LLC will present additional private industry readings of 'Who Killed Marilyn” a new play by Sharleen Cooper Cohen. Directed by Dick Scanlan (Thoroughly Modern Millie, Evening Rapture), the readings will be held on Friday, March 10 at 11:00am and 2:30pm.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 6, 2023
Broadway Baby Productions,LLC will present additional private industry readings of 'Who Killed Marilyn” a new play by Sharleen Cooper Cohen. Directed by Dick Scanlan (Thoroughly Modern Millie, Evening Rapture), the readings will be held on Friday, March 10 at 11:00am and 2:30pm.
Transport Group Gala Will Honor Donna Lynne Champlin, Mary Testa, and More
by Stephi Wild - Mar 3, 2023
Transport Group has announced that the 2023 A Toast to the Artist gala will honor company stalwarts Barbara Andres, Donna Lynne Champlin, Michele Pawk, and Mary Testa with its Transporting American Theatre Award on Monday, April 24, at The Edison Rooftop, 240 West 47 Street.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 3, 2023
Transport Group has announced that the 2023 A Toast to the Artist gala will honor company stalwarts Barbara Andres, Donna Lynne Champlin, Michele Pawk, and Mary Testa with its Transporting American Theatre Award on Monday, April 24, at The Edison Rooftop, 240 West 47 Street.
Cast Announced For ANGELS IN AMERICA at Arena Stage
by Stephi Wild - Feb 15, 2023
Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater announced the cast and creative team of its upcoming production of Angels in America, Part One: Millennium Approaches, which will run March 24 – April 23, 2023, in the iconic in-the-round Fichandler Stage.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 15, 2023
Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater announced the cast and creative team of its upcoming production of Angels in America, Part One: Millennium Approaches, which will run March 24 – April 23, 2023, in the iconic in-the-round Fichandler Stage.
Donna Lynne Champlin to Star in IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE Presented by Transport Group
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 11, 2022
Transport Group will present a one-night-only benefit performance of the Frank Capra holiday classic It’s a Wonderful Life, directed by Artistic Director Jack Cummings III, on Monday, December 12 at 8pm at The Sheen Center for Thought and Culture, 18 Elizabeth Street. Donna Lynne Champlin (“Crazy Ex-Girlfriend”) stars in the role of George Bailey.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 11, 2022
Transport Group will present a one-night-only benefit performance of the Frank Capra holiday classic It’s a Wonderful Life, directed by Artistic Director Jack Cummings III, on Monday, December 12 at 8pm at The Sheen Center for Thought and Culture, 18 Elizabeth Street. Donna Lynne Champlin (“Crazy Ex-Girlfriend”) stars in the role of George Bailey.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What awards has Jack Cummings III been nominated for?
Special Citations (Obie Awards) for Strange Interlude, Directing (Obie Awards) for Picnic, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Queen of the Mist , Outstanding Director of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Hello, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for See Rock City & Other Destinations and Outstanding Director of a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The Boys in the Band.
What awards has Jack Cummings III won?
Jack Cummings III has won Special Citations (Obie Awards) for Strange Interlude and a Directing award (Obie Awards) for Picnic.
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