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Michael Friedman Awards and Nominations


winner
The Lortels - 2018 - Playwrights' Sidewalk Inductee

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Drama Desk Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Lyrics

Michael Friedman, The Fortress of Solitude

Drama Desk Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Music

Michael Friedman, The Fortress of Solitude

Drama Desk Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Lyrics

Michael Friedman, Love's Labour's Lost


winner
The Lortels - 2011 - Outstanding Musical

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Drama Desk Awards - 2010 - Outstanding Music

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Obie Awards - 2007 - Sustained Excellence in Music

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Tony Awards - 1982 - Best Revival

Michael Fried, A Taste of Honey

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Michael Friedman News


SUFFS Will Release Original Broadway Cast Recording in June


Suffs will release its Original Broadway Cast Recording on June 14th. The album is now available for pre-order.

Quincy Tyler Bernstine & Anne Washburn to be Honored at The Civilians 2024 Gala


The Civilians' 23/24 Gala will celebrate A NOVEL REALITY — theater that awakens new thinking and perceptions. Learn more about the gala and see how to attend!

Dallas Theater Center's Resident Playwright Jonathan Norton Named Interim Artistic Director


Playwright Jonathan Norton steps into the role of Interim Artistic Director at Dallas Theater Center, bringing his unique vision and experience to the renowned institution.

Review: UNKNOWN SOLDIER at Arena Stage


'Unknown Soldier' is a beautifully performed show with a fascinating exploration of memory, love, and loss, but its main flaw is that it is a show seeking out answers to a mystery it not only fails to resolve, but further convolutes at every turn. While there’s truth in that, it’s also a little dissatisfying, as life itself often is.

Photos/Video: Behind the Scenes of Arena Stage's UNKNOWN SOLDIER


Arena Stage’s production of new musical UNKNOWN SOLDIER officially begins previews tonight, March 29. The production has released a first look at its official show art and some behind the scenes photos and video footage of rehearsal and wardrobe.

Video: In Rehearsal with Judy Kuhn for UNKNOWN SOLDIER


Watch as Judy Kuhn talks about joining the company of Unkown Solider at Arena Stage. Said Kuhn on the project 'I play Lucy Anderson... She's a woman who has had a fantasy about what her life should or could have been. I love doing theater, it's so collaborative and there's nothing more collaborative than a new musical.'

Meet the Cast of MOTHER PLAY, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway


Second Stage Theater's Mother Play will begin previews on Broadway tonight, April 3. Meet the cast of Mother Play here!

UNKNOWN SOLIDER & More Lead Washington, DC's March 2024 Top Theatre Shows


Washington, DC 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 April 2024 include Little Shop of Horrors, Unknown Solider, and more.

MR. BURNS Original Cast and Director to Reunite for 10th Anniversary Benefit Readings


Playwrights Horizons will present a benefit concert reading of Anne Washburn’s Mr. Burns, a Post-Electric Play. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Video: Producer Hillary Rodham Clinton Featured in New SUFFS Promotional Video


Secretary Hillary Clinton, who serves as a producer on Suffs, recently appeared in a promotional video for the musical, which also features writer-composer-lyricist and star Shaina Taub and several cast members. Check out the video here!

THE LEHMAN TRILOGY & More Lead Washington, DC's March 2024 Top Theatre Shows


Washington, DC 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 The Lehman Trilogy and more.

Photos: Shaina Taub and the Cast of SUFFS Give a Sneak Peek


Shaina Taub and the cast of Suffs gave a sneak peek at the musical with a special performance at the Great Hall at Cooper Union yesterday. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos here!

Judy Kuhn, Kerstin Anderson, Perry Sherman & More to Star in UNKNOWN SOLDIER D.C. Premiere


The cast and creative team has been revealed for Unknown Soldier at Arena Stage. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Photos: Hillary Clinton Joins the Cast of SUFFS For First Rehearsal


This week, Hillary Rodham Clinton joined the cast of new Broadway musical Suffs for their first rehearsal at New 42 Studios. Check out photos of Clinton with the company here!

Special Events and Treats Revealed For the Run Of GONE MISSING At Vivid Stage


Vivid Stage will present the New Jersey premiere of Gone Missing, a musical about losing stuff, with book by Steve Cosson and Music and Lyrics by Michael Friedman, from February 22 through March 3. Learn more about the special events here!

SWEENEY TODD Comes to the Lyric Stage in March and April


Lyric Stage will present Sweeney Todd from March 15 to April 7. These performances will be presented at Lyric Stage’s new studio stage.

Lyric Stage Presents Stephen Sondheim's SWEENEY TODD This Spring


Lyric Stage presents Sweeney Todd from March 15 to April 7. Don't miss this thrilling musical production in Dallas, Texas.

GONE MISSING: A Musical About Losing Stuff Opens at Vivid Stage


Vivid Stage will present the New Jersey premiere of Gone Missing, a musical about losing stuff, with book by Steve Cosson and Music and Lyrics by Michael Friedman, from February 22 through March 3. Learn more about the show and find out how to get tickets here!

Shaina Taub Will Lead the Cast of the Broadway Transfer of SUFFS; Full Cast Revealed!


Shaina Taub is set to lead the cast of her own musical Suffs, when it transfer to Broadway this spring. Plus, find out who else is starring in the cast!

Cast Set For Audible Theater's World Premiere of DEAD OUTLAW, From the Team Behind THE BAND'S VISIT


Full casting has been announced for Audible Theater's upcoming world premiere musical Dead Outlaw, with music & lyrics by Tony Award winner David Yazbek.

Michael Friedman FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Michael Friedman written?

Michael Friedman has written 12 shows including Romeo and Juliet (Composer), Roulette (Composer), The Water's Edge (Music), Satellites (Music), Gone Missing (Lyricist), God's Ear (Songs), Saved (Composer), Saved (Lyricist), This Beautiful City (Lyricist), Post Office (Composer), Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson (Composer), Unknown Soldier (Music and Lyrics).

What awards has Michael Friedman been nominated for?

Michael Friedman has been nominated for several awards throughout his career, including Playwrights' Sidewalk Inductee at The Lortels, Outstanding Lyrics and Outstanding Music at the Drama Desk Awards for "The Fortress of Solitude," Outstanding Lyrics for "Love's Labour's Lost," Outstanding Musical at The Lortels for "Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson," Outstanding Music at the Drama Desk Awards for "Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson," Sustained Excellence in Music at the Obie Awards, and Best Revival at the Tony Awards for "A Taste of Honey."

What awards has Michael Friedman won?

Michael Friedman has won several awards, including the Playwrights' Sidewalk Inductee at The Lortels, Outstanding Musical at The Lortels for "Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson," and Sustained Excellence in Music at the Obie Awards.

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