Moisés Kaufman
Latest News on Moisés Kaufman:
Tectonic Theater Project Launches the Moment Work Summer Institute (May 24, 2024)
Orlando Sings Presents CONSIDERING MATTHEW SHEPARD (May 17, 2024)
HERE THERE ARE BLUEBERRIES Off-Broadway to Present Second & Final Extension (May 17, 2024)
Tectonic Theater Project Launches the Moment Work Summer Institute (May 24, 2024)
Orlando Sings Presents CONSIDERING MATTHEW SHEPARD (May 17, 2024)
HERE THERE ARE BLUEBERRIES Off-Broadway to Present Second & Final Extension (May 17, 2024)
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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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Dennis Shepard, Judy Shepard, Danny Burstein, Mary Louise Parker, Samira Wiley, Andrew Keenan-Bolger, Michael Emerson, Adam Rippon, Billy Porter, Andy Paris, Purva Bedi, Asia Kate Dillon, Jimmy Maize, Moises Kaufman and cast
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09/25/2018
From: Photo Coverage: On the Red Carpet With the Cast and Creatives of LARAMIE: A LEGACY
The Company: (L-R back row) Ben Livingston, Mairin Lee, Dan Stevens, Jessica Chastain, Judith Ivey, David Strathairn, Moises Kaufman (L-R front row) Molly Camp, Dee Nelson, Kieran Campion, Caitlin O'Connell and Virginia Kull
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09/13/2012
From: Photo Coverage: Jessica Chastain and THE HEIRESS Cast Meets the Press!
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Moisés Kaufman Awards and Nominations
The Pulitzer Prize - 2024 - Pulitzer Prize for Drama
Moisés Kaufman, Here There are Blueberries
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2022 - Outstanding Director of a Musical
Moisés Kaufman, Paradise Square
Drama Desk Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Director of a Play
Moises Kaufman, Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2009 - Outstanding Director of a Play
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Tony Awards - 2009 - Best Play
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Helen Hayes Awards - 2008 - The Charles MacArthur Award for Outstanding New Play or Musical
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BroadwayWorld Awards - 2004 - Best Direction of a Play
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Obie Awards - 2004 - Direction
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Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2004 - Outstanding Director of a Play
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The Lortels - 2004 - Outstanding Director
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Tony Awards - 2004 - Best Direction of a Play
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Drama Desk Awards - 2003 - Outstanding Director - Play
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Moisés Kaufman News
Tectonic Theater Project Launches the Moment Work Summer Institute
Tectonic Theater Project has announced the Moment Work Summer Institute, taking place with several classes and workshops from Wednesday, June 17 through Friday, July 19, 2024 in New York City.
Tectonic Theater Project has announced the Moment Work Summer Institute, taking place with several classes and workshops from Wednesday, June 17 through Friday, July 19, 2024 in New York City.
Orlando Sings Presents CONSIDERING MATTHEW SHEPARD
Orlando Sings will present CONSIDERING MATTHEW SHEPARD, a moving choral work reflecting on the life and legacy of Matthew Shepard.
Orlando Sings will present CONSIDERING MATTHEW SHEPARD, a moving choral work reflecting on the life and legacy of Matthew Shepard.
HERE THERE ARE BLUEBERRIES Off-Broadway to Present Second & Final Extension
A second and final two-week extension for Here There Are Blueberries will be presented Off-Broadway. Learn how to purchase tickets.
A second and final two-week extension for Here There Are Blueberries will be presented Off-Broadway. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld May 15, 2024
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is May 15, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is May 15, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Review Roundup: HERE THERE ARE BLUEBERRIES Opens At New York Theatre Workshop
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!
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!
Jeremy Blocker Joins Audible as Head of Live Creative Producing
Jeremy Blocker joins Audible Theater, marking a significant addition to the team. Discover more about this major development in the theater industry.
Jeremy Blocker joins Audible Theater, marking a significant addition to the team. Discover more about this major development in the theater industry.
25th Anniversary Staged Reading of THE LARAMIE PROJECT Comes to City Recital Hall
For one night only, an all-star cast will bring Matthew Shepard’s story to life in a staged reading of The Laramie Project. The performance is on Tuesday 14 May 2024.
For one night only, an all-star cast will bring Matthew Shepard’s story to life in a staged reading of The Laramie Project. The performance is on Tuesday 14 May 2024.
SAY GAY PLAYS Will Have a Benefit Reading at NYU Skirball Next Month
Voyage Theater Company will present SAY GAY PLAYS, an evening of queer theater to benefit New Alternatives For Homeless LGBT Youth on Monday, May 13 at NYU Skirball.
Voyage Theater Company will present SAY GAY PLAYS, an evening of queer theater to benefit New Alternatives For Homeless LGBT Youth on Monday, May 13 at NYU Skirball.
THE THING ABOUT JELLYFISH World Premiere & More Set for Berkeley Repertory Theatre 24/25 Season
Berkeley Repertory Theatre has revealed the seven productions that will make up the organization’s 2024/25 season. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.
Berkeley Repertory Theatre has revealed the seven productions that will make up the organization’s 2024/25 season. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.
HERE THERE ARE BLUEBERRIES Extended for Two Weeks at NYTW
New York Theatre Workshop and Tectonic Theater Project will present a two-week extension for Here There Are Blueberries. Learn how to purchase tickets.
New York Theatre Workshop and Tectonic Theater Project will present a two-week extension for Here There Are Blueberries. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Harvey Fierstein's TORCH SONG to be Presented at Marin Theatre Company
Marin Theatre Company will close out its 2023/24 season with Torch Song, the seminal comic drama by Harvey Fierstein, directed by Evren Odcikin. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Marin Theatre Company will close out its 2023/24 season with Torch Song, the seminal comic drama by Harvey Fierstein, directed by Evren Odcikin. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Lynn Nottage, Jeanine Tesori & More to Join 20th Anniversary PEN World Voices Festival
PEN America will convene an array of vital voices in literature from around the globe in the 20th anniversary PEN World Voices Festival. Learn more about the festival and see how to purchase tickets.
PEN America will convene an array of vital voices in literature from around the globe in the 20th anniversary PEN World Voices Festival. Learn more about the festival and see how to purchase tickets.
Details Revealed For HERE THERE ARE BLUEBERRIES Discussion Series at New York Theatre Workshop
New York Theatre Workshop and Tectonic Theater Project have announced additional details and moderators for their series of talkbacks for Here There Are Blueberries, presented in partnership with Fellowships at Auschwitz for the Study of Professional Ethics (FASPE).
New York Theatre Workshop and Tectonic Theater Project have announced additional details and moderators for their series of talkbacks for Here There Are Blueberries, presented in partnership with Fellowships at Auschwitz for the Study of Professional Ethics (FASPE).
Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts Reveals 2024-25 Season Lineup
Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts has announced its 2024/2025 Season programming lineup. Learn more about the lineup here!
Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts has announced its 2024/2025 Season programming lineup. Learn more about the lineup here!
EMPIRE RECORDS World Premiere and More Announced for McCarter 2024-2025 Theatre Series
Discover the exciting lineup for McCarter's 2024-2025 Theatre Series. Experience a diverse range of performances that promise to captivate and inspire audiences.
Discover the exciting lineup for McCarter's 2024-2025 Theatre Series. Experience a diverse range of performances that promise to captivate and inspire audiences.
Canceled Texas High School Production of THE LARAMIE PROJECT Reinstated Following Backlash
A canceled High School production of The Laramie Project in Keller, Texas is back on following community outrage and a petition calling for the reversal by the school board.
A canceled High School production of The Laramie Project in Keller, Texas is back on following community outrage and a petition calling for the reversal by the school board.
Kathleen Chalfant, Jonathan Raviv, and More Set for HERE THERE ARE BLUEBERRIES at NYTW
New York Theatre Workshop has announced the full cast & creative team for Here There Are Blueberries, co-written by NYTW Usual Suspect and Tony & Emmy Award nominee Moisés Kaufman & Emmy Award nominee Amanda Gronich, and conceived & directed by Moisés Kaufman.
New York Theatre Workshop has announced the full cast & creative team for Here There Are Blueberries, co-written by NYTW Usual Suspect and Tony & Emmy Award nominee Moisés Kaufman & Emmy Award nominee Amanda Gronich, and conceived & directed by Moisés Kaufman.
Community Fights Back After Texas High School Cancels THE LARAMIE PROJECT
A canceled High School production of The Laramie Project in Keller, Texas has sparked community concern and prompted calls for the decision to be reversed.
A canceled High School production of The Laramie Project in Keller, Texas has sparked community concern and prompted calls for the decision to be reversed.
Dominick Balletta Leaves National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene to Form New Producing and Management Entity, High Hard Heat
Dominick Balletta, who has served as Executive Director of National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene for over four years, will depart that position on February 4, 2024, to establish High Hard Heat, a company where he will focus on producing and managing projects in live performance and film.
Dominick Balletta, who has served as Executive Director of National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene for over four years, will depart that position on February 4, 2024, to establish High Hard Heat, a company where he will focus on producing and managing projects in live performance and film.
Lea Salonga, Gavin Creel, Vanessa Williams, Brian d'Arcy James & More Set for MISCAST24
MCC Theater has revealed that Miscast24 will take place on Monday April 15, 2024 at the Hammerstein Ballroom. Learn additional details!
MCC Theater has revealed that Miscast24 will take place on Monday April 15, 2024 at the Hammerstein Ballroom. Learn additional details!
Moisés Kaufman FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Moisés Kaufman written?
Moisés Kaufman has written 4 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).
What awards has Moisés Kaufman been nominated for?
Moisés Kaufman has been nominated for several awards throughout his career, including Outstanding Director of a Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "Paradise Square," Outstanding Director of a Play at the Drama Desk Awards for "Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo," and Outstanding Director of a Play at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "33 Variations." He was also nominated for Best Play at the Tony Awards for "33 Variations" and received The Charles MacArthur Award for Outstanding New Play or Musical at the Helen Hayes Awards for the same production. Additionally, Kaufman won Best Direction of a Play at the BroadwayWorld Awards and the Obie Awards for "I Am My Own Wife," as well as Outstanding Director of a Play at the Outer Critics Circle Awards and The Lortels for the same show. He also won Best Direction of a Play at the Tony Awards and Outstanding Director - Play at the Drama Desk Awards for "I Am My Own Wife."
What awards has Moisés Kaufman won?
Moisés Kaufman has won several awards for his direction of the play "I Am My Own Wife," including Best Direction of a Play at the BroadwayWorld Awards, Direction at the Obie Awards, and Outstanding Director - Play at the Drama Desk Awards.
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