Michael Greif
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Broadway Buying Guide: February 5, 2024- Get Tickets to SWEENEY TODD, HADESTOWN and More (Feb 5, 2024)
Video: Go Inside Opening Night of DAYS OF WINE AND ROSES (Jan 29, 2024)
Photos: See Vanessa Williams, Bernadette Peters, George Takei & More at DAYS OF WINE AND ROSES Opening Night (Jan 29, 2024)
Broadway Buying Guide: February 5, 2024- Get Tickets to SWEENEY TODD, HADESTOWN and More (Feb 5, 2024)
Video: Go Inside Opening Night of DAYS OF WINE AND ROSES (Jan 29, 2024)
Photos: See Vanessa Williams, Bernadette Peters, George Takei & More at DAYS OF WINE AND ROSES Opening Night (Jan 29, 2024)
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Michael Greif directed the world premiere of The Intelligent Homosexual’s Guide to Capitalism and Socialism with a Key to the Scriptures at The Guthrie Theater last April. He directed The Winter’s Tale for The Public Theater’s Shakespeare in the Park last summer as well as Angels in America for Signature Theatre. His other Public Theater credits include the 2007 Shakespeare in the Park revival of Romeo and Juliet, Diana Son’s Satellites, the launch performance of Suzan-Lori Parks’s 365 Days / 365 Plays, Fucking A, Dogeaters (Obie), Marisol, Pericles, Casanova, A Bright Room Called Day, and Machinal (Obie). For Signature Theatre Company, he directed John Guare’s A Few Stout Individuals and Landscape of the Body. Greif’s Broadway credits include Jonathan Larson’s Rent (Obie Award, Tony nom.), Grey Gardens (Tony nomination) and Next to Normal (Tony nomination). He is an Artistic Associate at New York Theatre Workshop, where his credits include Cavedweller, Bright Lights, Big City, and Rent. His other Off-Broadway credits include Boy’s Life (Second Stage), Neil LaBute’s The Distance from Here and A Very Common Procedure (MCC), Neal Bell’s Spatter Pattern (Playwrights Horizons), Beauty of the Father (MTC), Mr. Marmalade (Roundabout), Betty Rules (Zipper), and Bell’s Monster (CSC). Greif has a longstanding association with the Williamstown Theatre Festival where his credits include Cherry Orchard, Three Sisters, The Seagull, Street Scene, Tonight At 8:30 and Once in a Lifetime. He was Artistic Director of La Jolla Playhouse from 1995-1999 where he directed Our Town, Sweet Bird of Youth, Diana Son’s Boy, Randy Newman’s Faust (also Goodman), Kushner’s Slavs (also Taper), and Thérèse Raquin.
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Michael Greif Productions
[Off-Broadway, 2011]
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Michael Greif Awards and Nominations
The Lortels - 2018 - Outstanding Director
Michael Greif, The Low Road
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2017 - Best Direction of a Musical
Michael Greif, Dear Evan Hansen
Tony Awards - 2017 - Best Direction of a Musical
Michael Greif, Dear Evan Hansen
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2016 - Outstanding Director of a Musical
Michael Greif, Dear Evan Hansen
The Lortels - 2015 - Outstanding Director
Michael GreifOur Lady of Kibeho
Tony Awards - 2009 - Best Direction of a Musical
Michael Greif, Next to Normal
Tony Awards - 2007 - Best Direction of a Musical
Michael Greif, Grey Gardens
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2006 - Outstanding Director of a Musical
Michael Greif , Grey Gardens
Drama Desk Awards - 2001 - Outstanding Director - Play
Michael Greif, Dogeaters
Obie Awards - 2001 - Direction
Michael Greif, Dogeaters
The Lortels - 2001 - Outstanding Director
Michael Greif, Dogeaters
Obie Awards - 1996 - Special Citations
Michael Greif, Rent
Tony Awards - 1996 - Best Direction of a Musical
Michael Greif , Rent
Michael Greif Videos
Video: Kelli O'Hara & Brian d'Arcy James Are Getting Ready to Return to DAYS OF WINE AND ROSES
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 9, 2023
Video: Go Inside Opening Night of Alicia Keys' New Musical, HELL'S KITCHEN
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 21, 2023
Video: Watch Alicia Keys Talk HELL'S KITCHEN on CBS SUNDAY MORNING
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 12, 2023
Video: Shoshana Bean and Brandon Victor Dixon Perform 'Not Even The King' From Alicia Keys' HELL'S KITCHEN
by Stephi Wild - Oct 24, 2023
Video: Watch Rehearsal Footage of HELL'S KITCHEN at The Public Theater
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 7, 2023
Broadway Rewind: Adam Kantor Takes BroadwayWorld Backstage at RENT
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 7, 2023
Video: Alicia Keys Teases New Musical HELL'S KITCHEN on GOOD MORNING AMERICA
by Michael Major - Jun 7, 2023
WATCH: Ingrid Michaelson Debuts 'If This Is Love' From THE NOTEBOOK World Premiere Musical
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 19, 2022
VIDEO: Watch DEAR EVAN HANSEN Fans Flood the Streets on Reopening Night!
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 12, 2021
VIDEO: Jose Llana Visits Backstage with Richard Ridge- Watch Now!
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - Dec 3, 2021
VIDEO: Jose Llana Sings from COMPANY in Rehearsal for The Seth Concert Series
by Taylor Brethauer-Hamling - Dec 2, 2021
Broadway Rewind: WAR PAINT Arrives on Broadway with Patti LuPone & Christine Ebersole!
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 14, 2020
Broadway Rewind: NEXT TO NORMAL Brings Family Drama to Bryant Park in 2010
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 13, 2020
VIDEO: DEAR EVAN HANSEN's Jordan Fisher Shares His Proposal Story
by Kaitlin Milligan - Mar 12, 2020
VIDEO: Watch Jordan Fisher and Gabrielle Carrubba Sing 'If I Could Tell Her' From DEAR EVAN HANSEN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 14, 2020
Michael Greif News
Broadway Buying Guide: February 5, 2024- Get Tickets to SWEENEY TODD, HADESTOWN and More
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, February 5, 2024.
Video: Go Inside Opening Night of DAYS OF WINE AND ROSES
The first musical of 2024 has officially arrived! In this video, watch as Brian d'Arcy James, Kelli O'Hara and the team of Days of Wine and Roses celebrate opening night on Broadway.
Photos: See Vanessa Williams, Bernadette Peters, George Takei & More at DAYS OF WINE AND ROSES Opening Night
See photos of VIP guests at opening night of Days of Wine and Roses!
Photos: Company Celebrates Opening Night of DAYS OF WINE AND ROSES
Days of Wine and Roses officially opened on Broadway last night, Sunday, January 28, 2024, at Studio 54. The cast took to the red carpet following the big show and BroadwayWorld was there. Check out the photos here!
Photos: The Cast of DAYS OF WINE AND ROSES Takes Opening Night Bows
Days of Wine and Roses officially opened on Broadway last night, Sunday, January 28, 2024, at Studio 54. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos of the cast taking their opening night bows here!
Review Roundup: DAYS OF WINE AND ROSES Opens on Broadway
Reviews are in for Days of Wine and Roses starring Kelli O'Hara and Brian D'Arcy James, which opened on Broadway tonight, Sunday, January 28th at Studio 54. The production, directed by Michael Grief, features music and lyrics by Adam Guettel and a book by Craig Lucas. Find out what the critics had to say here!
Photos: THE NOTEBOOK Company Meets the Press
See photos of the Broadway company of The Notebook meeting the press!
Video: Watch Highlights from DAYS OF WINE AND ROSES on Broadway
In this video, watch highlights of Kelli O’Hara and Brian d’Arcy James in Days of Wine and Roses on Broadway!
How Often Are Musicals Based on Documentaries?
This time, the reader question was: Is How To Dance in Ohio the only musical based on a documentary?
Video: THE NOTEBOOK Cast Discusses the Show's Themes
Watch as the cast of the Broadway musical The Notebook discusses the show's themes!
Broadway's HELL'S KITCHEN Establishes Comprehensive Fellowship Program
Alicia Keys and Broadway’s HELL’S KITCHEN have established a comprehensive Fellowship Program. Learn more about the program here!
Photos: First Look at Kelli O'Hara & Brian d'Arcy James in DAYS OF WINE AND ROSES on Broadway
Get a first look at photos of Kelli O'Hara and Brian d'Arcy James in Days of Wine and Roses on Broadway.
New Dramatists Will Honor Michael Greif At Annual Spring Luncheon This May
New Dramatists will honor Michael Greif, the acclaimed director of this season's Days of Wine and Roses, The Notebook and Hell's Kitchen at its Annual Spring Luncheon Tribute on Tuesday, May 14.
Stephanie Klemons to Join MOMS' NIGHT OUT At 54 Below This March
Stephanie Klemons joins Moms' Night Out: The Concert Series at 54 Below on March 16th.
World Premiere of LENI'S LAST LAMENT to Open at Brooklyn's Brave New World Repertory Theatre
Brooklyn's acclaimed Brave New World Repertory Theatre will present its 2024 season debut with the world premiere of Leni's Last Lament, a new play that took three top honors at the one-night-only presentation at United Solo Festival in March 2023.
Photos: Go Inside Rehearsals for THE NOTEBOOK on Broadway
Check out rehearsal photos for The Notebook on Broadway!
Kelli O'Hara & Brian d'Arcy James to Join DAYS OF WINE AND ROSES Performance & Conversation at 92NY
92NY will present a performance of the searing new musical, Days of Wine and Roses, followed by a conversation with Kelli O’Hara, Brian d’Arcy James and additional cast members.
THE NOTEBOOK Broadway Production Begins Rehearsals Today
Rehearsals have begun for the new Broadway musical The Notebook, based on the bestselling novel by Nicholas Sparks that inspired the iconic film.
Meet the Cast of DAYS OF WINE AND ROSES, Beginning Previews on Broadway Tonight!
Following the critically acclaimed, sold out run at Atlantic Theater Company, Days of Wine and Roses opens on Broadway on Sunday, January 28, 2024 at Studio 54. This limited 16-week engagement begins previews tonight, January 6, 2024. Meet the cast of Days of Wine and Roses here!
Best Broadway Shows in 2024; What's Coming!
Check out a full list of what's to come on Broadway in 2024 and be sure to check back as more engagements are added to the list!
Michael Greif FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Michael Greif has been nominated for several awards throughout his career. Some of his notable nominations include Outstanding Director at The Lortels for The Low Road, Best Direction of a Musical at the BroadwayWorld Awards and Tony Awards for Dear Evan Hansen, Outstanding Director of a Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Dear Evan Hansen and Grey Gardens, Outstanding Director at The Lortels for Our Lady of Kibeho, Best Direction of a Musical at the Tony Awards for Next to Normal and Rent, Outstanding Director - Play at the Drama Desk Awards for Dogeaters, and Direction at the Obie Awards for Dogeaters. He also received Special Citations at the Obie Awards for his work on Rent.
Michael Greif has won several awards for his directing work in the Broadway industry. Some notable awards include the Best Direction of a Musical at the BroadwayWorld Awards for "Dear Evan Hansen," the Outstanding Director - Play at the Drama Desk Awards for "Dogeaters," and the Direction award at the Obie Awards for "Dogeaters." Additionally, he has received Special Citations at the Obie Awards for his work on "Rent." These accolades highlight his talent and contribution to the world of Broadway.
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