Moisés Kaufman
Moisés Kaufman is the founder and artistic director of Tectonic Theater Project, a Tony- and Emmy-nominated director and playwright, and a 2015 recipient of the National Medal of Arts. Mr.
Latest News on Moisés Kaufman:
- Photos: Tony-Winner Natalie Venetia Belcon, Michael Urie, Uzo Aduba and More Step Out for A TECTONIC CABARETOct 21, 2025
- Review Roundup: HERE THERE ARE BLUEBERRIES Opens At New York Theatre WorkshopMay 14, 2024
- Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of Moisés Kaufman's LAS AVENTURAS DE JUAN PLANCHARD at Miami New DramaOct 31, 2023
BIO
Moisés Kaufman is the founder and artistic director of Tectonic Theater Project, a Tony- and Emmy-nominated director and playwright, and a 2015 recipient of the National Medal of Arts. Mr. Kaufman’s Broadway directing credits include the revival of Harvey Fierstein’s Torch Song, the revival of The Heiress with Jessica Chastain, 33 Variations (which he also wrote) starring Jane Fonda (Five Tony nominations); Rajiv Joseph’s Pulitzer Prize finalist Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo with Robin Williams; and Doug Wright’s Pulitzer and Tony Award-winning play I Am My Own Wife with Jefferson Mays. His play The Laramie Project (which he wrote with the Tectonic Theater Project company) is among the most performed plays in America. Kaufman also co-wrote and directed the HBO film adaptation of “The Laramie Project,” which received two Emmy Award nominations for Best Director and Best Writer. He is an Obie Award winner and a Guggenheim Fellow in Playwriting.
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by A.A. Cristi - Oct 21, 2025
Tectonic Theater Project hosted its annual benefit gala, A Tectonic Cabaret, on October 20, 2025, at the Edison Ballroom in New York City. The event honored Tony-winning producer Barbara Whitman and Emmy Award-winning actress and activist Uzo Aduba, featuring performances by Hannah Gadsby, Beth Malone, Natalie Venetia Belcon, and more. Check out photos from the event.
by A.A. Cristi - May 14, 2024
New York Theatre Workshop and Tectonic Theater Project present Here There Are Blueberries, co-written by NYTW Usual Suspect and Tony & Emmy award nominee Moisés Kaufman (The Laramie Project) & Emmy Award nominee Amanda Gronich (The Laramie Project) and conceived & directed by Moisés Kaufman. Read reviews!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 31, 2023
Miami New Drama, in collaboration with Tectonic Theater Project, is presenting the world premiere of Las Aventuras de Juan Planchard, written and directed by award-winning playwright Moisés Kaufman. See photos from opening night below!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 4, 2023
Get a glimpse into the star-studded performance of A TECTONIC CABARET, featuring Jane Krakowski, Cynthia Nixon, and more. Explore the captivating photos from this unforgettable night of entertainment.
by BWW - Dec 19, 2022
The latest standings as of Monday, December 19th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld San Diego Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.
by BWW - Dec 12, 2022
The latest standings as of Monday, December 12th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld San Diego Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.
by BWW - Dec 5, 2022
The latest standings as of Monday, December 5th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld San Diego Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.
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Moisés Kaufman has written 5 shows including Gross Indecency:The Trials of Oscar Wilde (Playwright), The Laramie Project (Playwright), 33 Variations (Playwright), Standing On Ceremony: The Gay Marriage Plays (Playwright), Here There Are Blueberries (Co-Writer).
Pulitzer Prize for Drama (The Pulitzer Prize) for Here There are Blueberries, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Paradise Square, Outstanding Director of a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo, Outstanding Director of a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for 33 Variations, Best Play (Tony Awards) for 33 Variations, The Charles MacArthur Award for Outstanding New Play or Musical (Helen Hayes Awards) for 33 Variations , Best Direction of a Play (BroadwayWorld Awards) for I Am My Own Wife, Direction (Obie Awards) for I Am My Own Wife, Outstanding Director of a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for I Am My Own Wife , Outstanding Director (The Lortels) for I Am My Own Wife, Best Direction of a Play (Tony Awards) for I Am My Own Wife and Outstanding Director - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for I Am My Own Wife.
Moisés Kaufman has received several awards, including Best Direction of a Play from the BroadwayWorld Awards for I Am My Own Wife. He also won Direction at the Obie Awards for I Am My Own Wife, as well as Outstanding Director - Play at the Drama Desk Awards for the same production.
