Michael R. Jackson
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BIO
The 2020 Pulitzer Prize and New York Drama Critics’ Circle–winning A Strange Loop (which had its 2019 world premiere at Playwrights Horizons in association with Page 73 Productions) was called “a full-on laparoscopy of the heart, soul, and loins” and a “gutsy, jubilantly anguished musical with infectious melodies” by Ben Brantley for The New York Times. In The New Yorker, Vinson Cunningham wrote, “To watch this show is to enter, by some urgent, bawdy magic, an ecstatic and infinitely more colorful version of the famous surreal lithograph by M. C. Escher: the hand that lifts from the page, becoming almost real, then draws another hand, which returns the favor.” In addition to A Strange Loop, he wrote book, music, and lyrics for White Girl in Danger. Awards and associations include a New Professional Theatre Festival Award, a Jonathan Larson Grant, a Lincoln Center Emerging Artist Award, an ASCAP Foundation Harold Adamson Award, a Whiting Award, the Helen Merrill Award for Playwriting, an Outer Critics Circle Award, a Drama Desk Award, an Obie Award, an Antonyo Award, a Fred Ebb Award, a Windham-Campbell Prize, and a Dramatists Guild Fellowship. He is an alum of Page 73’s Interstate 73 Writers Group.
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Productions
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Awards and Nominations
Michael R. Jackson, Teeth
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Videos
Exclusive: Watch Michael R. Jackson Sing from New Musical, SUBSCRIBERS
by Sam Anctil - 2026-08-16 16:00:07
Video: Helen J. Shen Performs 'The Impossible Dream' at MISCAST25
by Michael Major - 2025-05-15 09:48:56
Michael R. Jackson & Anna K. Jacobs Break Down The Music of TEETH Off-Broadway
by Joey Mervis - 2024-12-30 15:11:49
Video: Highlights from TEETH with Alyse Alan Louis, Andy Karl & More
by Nicole Rosky - 2024-11-01 14:17:23
Exclusive Video: Watch 'Inner White Girl' From Los Angeles Premiere Of A STRANGE LOOP
by Joshua Wright - 2024-06-04 12:24:31
News
by Cynthia L. Dorsey - Aug 23, 2026
For the National Queer Theater, the fight against censorship is not an abstract political debate. It is a fight for artists’ livelihoods, young people’s futures, and the right of queer and transgender people to tell their stories without first seeking the government’s approval.
by Sam Anctil - Aug 16, 2026
Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-Winning Musical Theatre Writer Michael R. Jackson is returning to Joe’s Pub 20 years to the day of his NYC concert debut with Michael R. Jackson: Wake Up Call, an evening of thoughtful, humorous, and personal songs from his catalogue and his latest musical in progress, Subscribers. In Wake Up Call, Michael will invite audiences to join him as he laughs at and reflects on two decades of fitful slumber and dark dreams in a probing, emotional and sometimes eye-rolling look at the world as he sees it. Watch as he gives us a very special sneak peek from Subscribers in this exclusive video.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 13, 2026
Playwright Stephen Sheffer's new play LEAN-TO, directed by Jesse Jou, will run Off-Broadway at 59E59 Theaters, presented by New Light Theater Project and Pendragon Theatre.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 13, 2026
New Light Theater Project and Pendragon Theatre will present the world premiere of Lean-To, written by Canadian playwright Stephen Sheffer, and directed by Jesse Jou, running Off-Broadway.
by Rebecca Kaplan - Aug 17, 2026
Here are a few top picks to consider this week including a free outdoor concert with Angélique Kidjo, RENT co-stars Anthony Rapp and Adam Pascal in a duo show, A Strange Loop songwriter Michael R. Jackson and more.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 10, 2026
The Hermitage Artist Retreat will present six outdoor programs across Selby Gardens' Downtown Sarasota and Historic Spanish Point campuses, opening with Hermitage Fellows Madeline Benson, Chris Peters, and Matīss Čudars.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 7, 2026
MATCHBOOK FEST 2026 has an upcoming line-up packed with musical theatre talent, including Joe Iconis, Eli Bolin, Nikko Benson, Deanna Giulietti, Kevin Zak and more.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 7, 2026
BCM&D Records has announced the release of Complications in Sue, the world premiere recording of the opera by Pulitzer and Tony Award-winning playwright Michael R. Jackson (A Strange Loop) with music by ten composers.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 4, 2026
Works & Process will present a fall season featuring premieres, dance parties, and residencies at Guggenheim New York, Manhattan West, and Free Food Refettorio Harlem.
by Rebecca Kaplan - Aug 10, 2026
Here are a few top picks to consider this week including free outdoor concerts, Allison Bailey (Glinda from the touring cast of Wicked) in her NYC solo show debut, a Shuffle Along reunion, and more.
by Rebecca Kaplan - Jul 26, 2026
See some of the biggest names performing at cabaret venues this month - at a range of budget points, from a free outdoor concert with Common to RENT stars Anthony Rapp and Adam Pascal in their reliably sold-out duo act. We've put together a list of some of the biggest stars of the stage and screen and the biggest names in jazz, cabaret and Broadway with shows in NYC.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 15, 2026
Works & Process announced its fully-funded residency recipients for 2026-2027, supporting artists including Trisha Brown Dance Company, Limón Dance Company, and Princess Lockerooo, with week-long residencies across seven states.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 1, 2026
NextStop Theatre announced its 2026/27 season, 'Reimagining Resiliency,' featuring five productions including the U.S. premiere of THE SECOND BEST SCHOOL SHOOTING and the world premiere jukebox musical FOLLOW YOU DOWN.
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 23, 2026
Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-Winning Musical Theatre Writer Michael R. Jackson (A Strange Loop, White Girl In Danger, Teeth) will soon return to Joe’s Pub 20 years to the day of his NYC concert debut with Michael R. Jackson: Wake Up Call, an evening of thoughtful, humorous, and personal songs from his catalogue and his latest musical in progress, Subscribers. In Wake Up Call, Michael will invite audiences to join him as he laughs at and reflects on two decades of fitful slumber and dark dreams in a probing, emotional and sometimes eye-rolling look at the world as he sees it.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 22, 2026
Little Island has unveiled programming details for its 2026 summer season. This season includes concerts, world premieres, live radio shows, culinary events and parties in Little Island’s open-air performance spaces—The Amph and The Glade.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 19, 2026
Wilbury Theatre Group announced its 2026/27 Main Series season, featuring a world premiere, regional premieres, and Rhode Island premieres, including works by Michael R. Jackson, Annie Baker, and Bess Wohl.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 15, 2026
Candela announced 18 fellows for its 2026 Playwrights Summer Fellowship, supporting playwrights and musical theatre writers of Latin American and Caribbean heritage with tuition-free training and mentorship in New York City.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 10, 2026
Silverback Mountain, created by and starring Mickey Gooch Jr., recently celebrated its Off-Broadway opening night at AMT Theater. Check out photos from the evening.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 28, 2026
About Face Theatre has unveiled its 32nd season featuring the Pulitzer Prize winning musical A Strange Loop and more. All performances will take place on the Johnson Stage at Raven Theatre.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 20, 2026
Raven Theatre has unveiled its 44th season, to include Michael R. Jackson’s Pulitzer Prize-winning musical A Strange Loop, directed by Mikael Burke in a co-production with About Face Theatre and more.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Outstanding Book of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Teeth, Outstanding Lyrics (Drama Desk Awards) for Teeth, Outstanding Book of a Musical (Broadway or Off-Broadway) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Teeth, Outstanding Lyrics (Drama Desk Awards) for White Girl in Danger, Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for White Girl in Danger, Best Book of a Musical (Tony Awards) for A Strange Loop, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for A Strange Loop, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for A Strange Loop, Outstanding Book of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for A Strange Loop, Outstanding Lyrics (Drama Desk Awards) for A Strange Loop, Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for A Strange Loop, Best Musical (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for A Strange Loop, Playwriting Award (Obie Awards) for A Strange Loop, Special Citation (Obie Awards) for A Strange Loop, Outstanding Book of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for A Strange Loop, Outstanding New Score (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for A Strange Loop and Pulitzer Prize for Drama (The Pulitzer Prize) for A Strange Loop.
Michael R. Jackson has won several prestigious awards, including: - Best Book of a Musical (Tony Awards) for A Strange Loop - Outstanding Book of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for A Strange Loop - Outstanding Lyrics (Drama Desk Awards) for A Strange Loop - Best Musical (New York Drama Critics Circle Awards) for A Strange Loop - Playwriting Award (Obie Awards) for A Strange Loop - Special Citation (Obie Awards) for A Strange Loop - Outstanding Book of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for A Strange Loop - Outstanding New Score (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for A Strange Loop - Pulitzer Prize for Drama (The Pulitzer Prize) for A Strange Loop
Michael R. Jackson has written 2 shows including White Girl in Danger (Book), Teeth (Book & Lyrics).
