Michael Mayer

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Recent work includes: Chess (Kennedy Center), WarholCapote (ART), Michael Moore's The Terms of My Surrender (Belasco), and the world premiere of Nico Muhly's opera Marnie at London's ENO. Broadway Credits include: Hedwig and the Angry Inch (Tony Award, best musical revival, also National Tour), Spring Awakening (Tony Award/Best Musical and Tony, Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Awards for Best Director; also London, National Tour, Vienna, Tokyo, and Seoul productions); American Idiot (also co-author, Drama Desk Award for Best Director; also US, UK and Asia tours); Thoroughly Modern Millie (Tony Award/Best Musical also London and National Tour), Side Man (Tony Award/Best Play also London and Kennedy Center Productions), A View from the Bridge (Tony Award/Best Revival), Everyday Rapture, You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown, and Triumph of Love. Off-Broadway credits include: Love, Love, Love (Roundabout), Brooklynite (Also co-author, Vineyard), Whorl Inside A Loop (with Dick Scanlan, Second Stage), 10 Million Miles (Atlantic). National Tour: Angels in America. London: a record-breaking West End run of Funny Girl and UK tour. Tokyo: As You Like It (Toho Theatre). Film: The Seagull, A Home at the End of the World, and Flicka. Television: Smash (Director/Producer, Season One) and two seasons of Alpha House for Amazon. Opera: a celebrated production of Rigoletto (Met). He serves on the Board of New York Stage and Film. @MichaelMayerDIR. This one is for Beatrice Terry.

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Michael Mayer Awards and Nominations

Drama League Awards - 2022 - Outstanding Direction of a Musical

Michael Mayer, Funny Girl


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Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2020 - Outstanding Director of a Musical

Michael Mayer, Little Shop of Horrors

Drama Desk Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Director of a Musical

Michael Mayer, Hedwig and the Angry Inch

Tony Awards - 2014 - Best Direction of a Musical

Michael Mayer, Hedwig and the Angry Inch


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BroadwayWorld Awards - 2010 - Best Direction of a Musical

Michael Mayer, American Idiot


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Drama Desk Awards - 2010 - Outstanding Director of a Musical

Michael Mayer, American Idiot


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BroadwayWorld Awards - 2007 - Best Direction of a Musical

Michael Mayer, Spring Awakening


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Drama League Awards - 2007 - Founders Award for Excellence in Directing

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Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Director of a Musical

Michael Mayer, Spring Awakening

The Lortels - 2007 - Outstanding Director

Michael Mayer, Spring Awakening


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Tony Awards - 2007 - Best Direction of a Musical

Michael Mayer, Spring Awakening


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Drama Desk Awards - 2006 - Outstanding Director of a Play

Michael Mayer, Spring Awakening

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2002 - Outstanding Director of a Musical

Michael Mayer, Thoroughly Modern Millie

Tony Awards - 2002 - Best Direction of a Musical

Michael Mayer, Thoroughly Modern Millie


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Drama Desk Awards - 2000 - Outstanding Director - Play

Michael Mayer, Uncle Vanya


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Drama Desk Awards - 1999 - Outstanding Director - Play

Michael Mayer, A View from the Bridge

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1999 - Outstanding Director of a Musical

Michael Mayer, You're a Good Man

Tony Awards - 1999 - Best Direction of a Musical

Michael Mayer, You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown


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Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1998 - Best Director - Play

Michael Mayer, A View from the Bridge / Side Man

Tony Awards - 1998 - Best Direction of a Play

Michael Mayer, A View From the Bridge


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Drama Desk Awards - 1997 - Outstanding Director - Play

Michael Mayer, A View from the Bridge

Drama Desk Awards - 1994 - Outstanding Director - Musical

Michael Mayer, America Dreaming

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Michael Mayer News


FUNNY GIRL Comes to the Ahmanson Next Month

FUNNY GIRL, the sensational musical comedy revival, is coming to the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles for a limited four-week engagement from Tuesday, April 2 to Sunday, April 28, 2024. The press opening is Wednesday, April 3. 

Javier Muñoz, Jeremy Kushnier & More Join GALILEO: A ROCK MUSICAL at Berkeley Rep

Berkeley Repertory Theatre has revealed the full cast and creative team for the world-premiere musical Galileo: A Rock Musical. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

FUNNY GIRL is Coming to The Hobby Center in August

FUNNY GIRL, the sensational musical comedy revival, is coming to Houston's Hobby Center for the Performing Arts for a limited one-week engagement. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Broadway Buying Guide: March 18, 2024- THE WHO'S TOMMY Tops the Week

Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, March 18, 2024.

Original LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Film Reboot in the Works

Little Shop of Horrors, the 1960 horror comedy that inspired the hit musical, is being rebooted for a new film. Little Shop of Halloween Horrors will launch a new franchise, led by Joe Dante and Roger Corman. Following the original film, Alan Menken and Howard Ashman's musical adaptation premiered Off-Broadway in 1982, where the revival now runs.

FUNNY GIRL is Coming to the Orpheum Theatre in April

The North American Tour of FUNNY GIRL is coming to BroadwaySF’s Orpheum Theatre for a limited four-week engagement this spring. See who is starring in the tour and learn how to purchase tickets.

Video: Lewberger Sings 'Sweet Caroline' with Cast of A BEAUTIFUL NOISE

Comedy band Lewberger, with bandmates Keith Habersberger, Alex Lewis, & Hughie Stone Fish, were in for a surprise when they visited A Beautiful Noise on Broadway. Watch as the band is invited on stage to sing 'Sweet Caroline' with the cast during curtain call!

Review Roundup: LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS

LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS is now running at The Westside Theatre. See what the critics are saying!

Photo: Laurence Fishburne and Sam Rockwell Visit LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS

An American Buffalo reunion took place at Little Shop of Horrors when Laurence Fishburne and Sam Rockwell came to visit their former co-star Darren Criss! See photos!

Broadway Buying Guide: March 11, 2024- DOUBT is Back on Broadway

Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, March 11, 2024.

Boss Baby Brody Sings 'Sweet Caroline' at A BEAUTIFUL NOISE

Viral dancer and entertainer Boss Baby Brody is the latest of stars to join the cast of A Beautiful Noise on stage! Watch as Brody sings Sweet Caroline!

FUNNY GIRL, HAMILTON, and More Set For Broadway in Austin 2024-25 Season

Broadway in Austin has announced its upcoming 2024-25 season. The season kicks off with MJ the Musical on October 8, and continues with a total of 7 shows, running through May 2025.

Video: Long Island Medium Theresa Caputo Sings 'Sweet Caroline' with Cast of A BEAUTIFUL NOISE

Theresa Caputo is best known for the TLC reality television series Long Island Medium, but she's also a massive Neil Diamond fan! Watch as she sings 'Sweet Caroline' with the cast of A Beautiful Noise during curtain call!

FUNNY GIRL, THE WIZ, and More Set For Broadway in Kansas City 2024-25 Season

Broadway in Kansas City has announced its upcoming season for 2024-25. The season will kick off in December with Funny Girl, and continue for a total of 7 shows. Learn more about the full season here!

BEETLEJUICE, FUNNY GIRL, and More Set For Walton Arts Center 2024-25 Season

Walton Arts Center has announced its 2024-25 Broadway season, featuring six shows. Learn more about the full lineup here!

SOME LIKE IT HOT And More Announced for ASU Gammage 2024�"2025 Broadway Season

ASU Gammage has announced a spectacular lineup of shows for its 2024–2025 Broadway Across America — Arizona season.

SOME LIKE IT HOT And More Announced for Denver Center for the Performing Arts 2024/25 Season

Get the latest updates on DCPA Broadway's 2024/25 subscription season and newly added attractions. Stay tuned for exciting performances and theatrical experiences coming your way.

Broadway Buying Guide: March 4, 2024- See the New Musicals of the Spring Season

Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, March 4, 2024.

FUNNY GIRL & More Lead San Francisco / Bay Area's Spring 2024 Top Theatre Shows

The San Francisco / Bay Area is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for March 2024 include Funny Girl and more.

GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY & More Lead Los Angeles's Spring 2024 Top Theatre Shows

Los Angeles is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for Spring 2024 include Girl From the North Country​​​​​​​ and more!

Michael Mayer FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Michael Mayer written?

Michael Mayer has written 2 shows including The Flamingo Kid (Bookwriter), American Idiot (Bookwriter).

What awards has Michael Mayer been nominated for?

Michael Mayer has been nominated for several awards throughout his career, including Outstanding Direction of a Musical at the Drama League Awards for "Funny Girl," Outstanding Director of a Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "Little Shop of Horrors," and Best Direction of a Musical at the Tony Awards for "Hedwig and the Angry Inch." He has also received nominations for his work on productions such as "American Idiot," "Spring Awakening," "Thoroughly Modern Millie," "Uncle Vanya," "A View from the Bridge," "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown," and "America Dreaming." Mayer's accolades include wins for Best Direction of a Musical at the BroadwayWorld Awards for "American Idiot" and "Spring Awakening," as well as the Founders Award for Excellence in Directing at the Drama League Awards.

What awards has Michael Mayer won?

Michael Mayer has won several awards throughout his career, including Outstanding Director of a Musical from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "Little Shop of Horrors," Best Direction of a Musical from the BroadwayWorld Awards for "American Idiot" and "Spring Awakening," Outstanding Director of a Musical from the Drama Desk Awards for "American Idiot" and "Spring Awakening," the Founders Award for Excellence in Directing from the Drama League Awards, Best Director of a Musical at the Tony Awards for "Spring Awakening," Outstanding Director of a Play at the Drama Desk Awards for "Spring Awakening," Outstanding Director - Play at the Drama Desk Awards for "Uncle Vanya" and "A View from the Bridge," and Best Director - Play from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "A View from the Bridge" and "Side Man," as well as Outstanding Director - Play at the Drama Desk Awards for "A View from the Bridge."

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