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Sam Gold is an American theater director and actor. Having studied at Cornell University and Juilliard School he became known for directing both musicals and plays, on Broadway and Off-Broadway. He has received Tony Award and nominations for three Drama Desk Awards.

He made his Broadway debut directing the Theresa Rebeck play Seminar (2011). He followed up directing the revival of the William Inge play Picnic (2013), the Will Eno play The Realistic Joneses (2014), and the Tom Stoppard play The Real Thing (2015). For the musical Fun Home (2015) he received the Tony Award for Best Direction of a Musical. He has since directed the revival of Tennessee Williams' The Glass Menagerie (2017), Lucas Hnath's A Doll's House, Part 2 (2017), and revivals of William Shakespear's King Lear (2019), and Macbeth (2022).

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Up on the Marquee: AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE

An Enemy of the People is coming to Broadway! This new adaptation by Tony Award Nominee Amy Herzog will be directed by Tony Award Winner Sam Gold for a strictly limited 16-week engagement. Check out photos of the Broadway marquee!

Full Cast Set for YOU DON'T HAVE TO DO ANYTHING, Directed by Ryan Dobrin and Premiering at HERE

The full cast has been revealed for the world premiere of Ryan Drake’s you don’t have to do anything, directed by Ryan Dobrin and produced by Pulitzer Prize Finalist Heroes of the Fourth Turning and Corsicana playwright Will Arbery.

Photos: Stars Turn Out For Opening Night of PRAYER FOR THE FRENCH REPUBLIC

The Manhattan Theatre Club production of Prayer for the French Republic has officially opened on Broadway! The play opened last night, January 9, at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. BroadwayWorld is taking you on the red carpet at the production's opening with Donna Murphy, Tyne Daly, LaChanze and more. Check out photos below!

Full Cast Set For AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE, Starring Michael Imperioli, Jeremy Strong, and Victoria Pedretti

The full cast has been revealed for An Enemy of the People on Broadway! Find out who is joining Jeremy Strong, Michael Imperioli, and Victoria Pedretti in the cast!

FUN HOME: 10th Anniversary Reunion Concert to Take Place at Joe's Pub

On January 8 at 6:30PM and 9:30PM, Joe's Pub will present a livestreamed concert of FUN HOME: 10th Anniversary Reunion.

Jason Gotay, Alyse Alan Louis & More to Star in Michael R. Jackson and Anna K. Jacobs's TEETH

Playwrights Horizons has revealed the cast for the world premiere of TEETH, a new musical by Michael R. Jackson and Anna K. Jacobs. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Full Cast Set for THE ALLY at The Public Theater Starring Josh Radnor & More

The Public Theater has revealed the complete cast for the world premiere of THE ALLY written by Tony Award-winning playwrightItamar Moses (The Band’s Visit) and directed by Drama Desk winner Lila Neugebauer (Appropriate). 

Ryan Drake's YOU DON'T HAVE TO DO ANYTHING to Have World Premiere at HERE

Ryan Drake’s you don’t have to do anything will make its world premiere at HERE, February 8–23.

Victoria Pedretti Will Make Broadway Debut in AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE

 Critically acclaimed film and television star Victoria Pedretti (“The  Haunting of Bly Manor,” “You”) will make her Broadway debut as 'Petra Stockmann' in An Enemy of the People. Learn more about the production here!

Video: Jeremy Strong and Team Open Up About What to Expect from AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE

In this video, watch as the cast and creative team of An Enemy of the People discuss the exciting new Broadway revival!

Photos: AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE Cast and Creatives Meet the Press

Jeremy Strong and Michael Imperioli will star in Henrik Ibsen's An Enemy of the People! The duo, along with members of the creative team, met the press yesterday. Check out photos here!

Michael Imperioli Will Make Broadway Debut Opposite Jeremy Strong in AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE

Emmy & SAG Award winner Michael Imperioli will make his Broadway debut opposite Jeremy Strong in AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE. We have all the details on when the play will arrive, which theatre it will play, and more!

Leslie Odom Jr., Arielle Jacobs & More to Join The Drama League EMBRACE THE SEASON Gala

Get ready for a night of incredible performances at The Drama League 'Embrace The Season' Gala. Join Leslie Odom Jr., Arielle Jacobs, and other talented artists as they take the stage for an unforgettable evening. Don't miss out on this star-studded event!

Annaleigh Ashford, Lindsay Mendez, Norm Lewis & More To Join The Drama League's EMBRACE THE SEASON Gala

Annaleigh Ashford, Lindsay Mendez, Norm Lewis, Danny Burstein, and more will be performing at The Drama League's 'Embrace The Season' Gala.

Page 73 Reunites World Premiere Cast Of Clare Barron's YOU GOT OLDER For Benefit Reading

Page 73 has announced a one-night-only reading of Clare Barron’s You Got Older, featuring the original cast of the organization’s 2014 world premiere production, November 10 at 8:00pm at The Shed. Learn more about the reading here!

Photos: Taraji P. Henson, Noah Centineo & More Arrive on the Red Carpet for JAJA's AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING

Check out photos from the opening night red carpet of Jaja’s African Hair Braiding, written by Jocelyn Bioh.

Photos: JAJA's AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING Cast Celebrates Opening Night

It's been a big week at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre, where MTC just celebrated opening night of Jaja’s African Hair Braiding. Check out photos from the after party 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!

Rachel Brosnahan Will Play Lois Lane in SUPERMAN: LEGACY

Rachel Brosnahan has been tapped to play Lois Lane in DC's upcoming Superman: Legacy film. Brosnahan has joined the film after months of audition tapes and in-person screen tests. She will star alongside David Corenswet, who will play Superman. James Gunn will direct the upcoming picture for DC.

Amber Gray, Carolina Rial, and More to Play 54 Below Next Week

Next week, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club and 2022 Tony Awards Honoree for Excellence in the Theatre, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. 54 Below celebrates Broadway musicals and writers of the past and present, promoting an ongoing engagement with their work.

Sam Gold FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Sam Gold has been nominated for several awards throughout their career. Some of the notable nominations include Best Direction of a Play at the Tony Awards for "A Doll's House, Part 2," Outstanding Director of a Play at the Drama Desk Awards for "John," Best Direction of a Musical at the BroadwayWorld Awards and the Tony Awards for "Fun Home," Outstanding Director of a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards and the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "Fun Home," Outstanding Director at The Lortels for "Fun Home," Outstanding Director of a Play at the Drama Desk Awards for "Uncle Vanya," Outstanding Director at The Lortels for "The Flick," Outstanding Director at The Lortels for "The Big Meal," Outstanding Director at The Lortels for "Look Back in Anger," Directing at the Obie Awards for "Circle Mirror Transformation" and "The Aliens," and Outstanding Director of a Play at the Drama Desk Awards for "Circle Mirror Transformation."

Sam Gold has won several awards for his directing work in the Broadway industry. He received the Best Direction of a Musical award at the BroadwayWorld Awards and the Tony Awards for his work on "Fun Home." Additionally, he was honored with the Outstanding Director award at The Lortels for "The Big Meal." Gold has also been recognized by the Obie Awards for his directing skills, winning for "Circle Mirror Transformation" and "The Aliens."

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