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Jōvan Dansberry with the cast of Bob Fosse's Dancin'. Photo by Julieta Cervantes.
Jacob Guzman in Bob Fosse's Dancin'. Photo by Julieta Cervantes.
Productions with Globe origins that have gone on to Broadway
Tony Awards and nominations listed below each production (** = Winner)
The Heart of Rock and Roll - inspired by the songs of Huey Lewis and the News, book by Jonathan A. Abrams, story by Tyler Mitchell and Jonathan A. Abrams. Directed by Gordon Greenberg, choreography by Lorin Latarro. The Heart of Rock and Roll had its world premiere at The Old Globe September 6 – October 21, 2018. Broadway previews at the James Earl Jones Theatre began March 29, 2024, with opening night on April 22, 2024.
Bob Fosse's Dancin' - choreography by Bob Fosse, original Broadway production created, directed, and choreographed by Bob Fosse. Direction and musical staging by Wayne Cilento. Bob Fosse’s Dancin’ played The Old Globe April 19 – June 5, 2022. Broadway previews at the Music Box Theatre began March 19, 2023, with opening night on March 19, 2023.
Almost Famous - book by Cameron Crowe, music by Tom Kitt, lyrics by Cameron Crowe and Tom Kitt. Directed by Jeremy Herrin, choreography by Lorin Latarro. Almost Famous had its world premiere at The Old Globe September 13 – October 27, 2019. Broadway previews at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre, with choreography by Sarah O’Gleby, began October 3, 2023, with opening night on November 3, 2023.
Best Original Score: Tom Kitt and Cameron Crowe
Meteor Shower - by Steve Martin. Directed at the Globe by Gordon Edelstein, a co-production with Long Wharf Theatre. Meteor Shower had its world premiere at The Old Globe July 30–September 18, 2016. Broadway previews, directed by Jerry Zaks, began at the Booth Theatre November 1, 2017, with opening night on November 29.
Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play: Amy Schumer
Bright Star - Music and book by Steve Martin and music and lyrics by Edie Brickell, based on an original story by Martin and Brickell. Directed by Walter Bobbie; choreography by Josh Rhodes. Bright Star was developed and had its world premiere at The Old Globe September 13 – November 2, 2014. Pre-Broadway engagement at The Kennedy Center Eisenhower Theater, December 2, 2015- January 10, 2016. Broadway previews began at the Cort Theatre February 25, with opening night March 24, 2016.
Best Musical
Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) written for the theatre: Steve Martin and Edie Brickell
Best Book of a Musical: Steve Martin
Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical: Carmen Cusack
Best Orchestrations: August Eriksmoen
Allegiance - Music and lyrics by Jay Kuo; book by Marc Acito, Jay Kuo, and Lorenzo Thione. Directed by Stafford Arima; choreography by Andrew Palmero. Produced at the Globe September 7 – October 28, 2012, opened on Broadway October 6, 2015.
A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder - Book by Robert L. Freedman; music by Steven Lutvak; lyrics by Freedman and Lutvak. Directed by former Old Globe Co-Artistic Director Darko Tresnjak; choreography by Peggy Hickey; a co-production with Hartford Stage. Produced at Hartford first, then the Globe March 8 – April 14, 2013, opened on Broadway November 17, 2013.
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical: Jefferson Mays
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical: Bryce Pinkham
Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical: Lauren Worsham
Best Book of a Musical: Robert L. Freedman**
Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) written for the theatre: Music: Steven Lutvak and Lyrics: Robert L. Freedman & Steven Lutvak
Best Orchestrations: Jonathan Tunick
Best Scenic Design of a Musical: Alexander Dodge
Best Costume Design of a Musical: Linda Cho**
Best Direction of a Musical: Darko Tresnjak**
Best Musical**
A Catered Affair - Book by Harvey Fierstein; music & lyrics by John Bucchino; directed by John Doyle. Produced at the Globe in 2007; Broadway opening: April, 2008.
Best Actress: Faith Prince
Best Actor: Tom Wopat
Best Orchestrations: Jonathan Tunick
The Times They Are A-Changin’ - Conceived, directed and choreographed by Twyla Tharp to the music of Bob Dylan. Produced at the Globe in 2006; Broadway debut in 2006.
Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas! - Book & lyrics by Timothy Mason; music by Mel Marvin; directed by Jack O'Brien. Produced at the Globe 1998-present; Broadway debut in 2006.
Chita Rivera: The Dancer's Life - Book by Terrence McNally; directed by Graciela Daniele. Produced at the Globe in 2005; Broadway opening on December 11, 2005.
Best Actress: Chita Rivera
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels - Book by Jeffrey Lane; music & lyrics by David Yazbek; directed by Jack O’Brien. Produced at the Globe in 2004; Broadway opening in March, 2005.
Best Actor: Norbert Leo Butz **
Best Actor: John Lithgow
Best Actress: Sherie Rene Scott
Best Featured Actress: Joanna Gleason
Best Director: Jack O’Brien
Best Score: David Yazbek
Best Book of a Musical: Jeffrey Lane
Best Choreography: Jerry Mitchell
Best Orchestrations: Harold Wheeler
Best Lighting: Kenneth Posner
Best Musical
Oldest Living Confederate Widow Tells All – By Martin Tahse; directed by Don Scardino. Produced at the Globe in 2003; Broadway opening in 2004.
Julius Caesar - By William Shakespeare; directed by Daniel Sullivan. Produced at the Globe in 2003; Broadway opening in 2005.
Imaginary Friends - By Nora Ephron; music by Marvin Hamlisch; lyrics by Craig Carnelia; directed by Jack O’Brien. Produced at the Globe in 2002; Broadway opening in 2002.
The Full Monty - By Terrence McNally; music & lyrics by David Yazbek ; directed by Jack O’Brien. Produced at the Globe in 2000; Broadway opening in 2000.
Best Actor: Patrick Wilson
Best Featured Actor: Andre De Shields
Best Featured Actor: John Ellison Conlee
Best Featured Actress: Kathleen Freeman
Best Director: Jack O’Brien
Best Score: David Yazbek
Best Book of a Musical: Terrence McNally
Best Choreography: Jerry Mitchell
Best Orchestrations: Harold Wheeler
Best Musical
Getting and Spending - By Michael J. Chepiga; directed by John Tillinger. Produced at the Globe in 1998; Broadway opening in 1998.
Play On! - Conceived & directed by Sheldon Epps; book by Cheryl L. West; music by Duke Ellington. Produced at the Globe in 1996; Broadway opening in 1997.
Best Actress: Tonya Pinkins
Best Featured Actor: Andre De Shields
Best Orchestrations: Luther Henderson
Getting Away with Murder - By Stephen Sondheim & George Furth; directed by Jack O’Brien. Produced at the Globe in 1995 (as The Doctor Is Out); Broadway opening in 1996.
Damn Yankees - By George Abbott and Richard Adler (Revival); directed by Jack O’Brien. Produced at the Globe in 1993; Broadway opening in 1994.
Best Featured Actor: Jarrod Emick **
Best Actor: Victor Garber
Best Choreography: Rob Marshall
Best Musical Revival
Redwood Curtain - By Lanford Wilson; directed by Marshall Mason. Produced at the Globe in 1993; Broadway opening in 1993.
Best Actress: Debra Monk **
Best Scenic Design: John Lee Beatty
Best Lighting Design: Dennis Parichy
Two Trains Running - By August Wilson; directed by Lloyd Richards. Produced at the Globe in 1991; Broadway opening in 1992.
Best Featured Actor: Larry Fishburn ** (now Laurence)
Best Featured Actor: Roscoe Lee Brown
Best Featured Actress: Cynthia Martells
Best Play: August Wilson
Jake's Women - By Neil Simon; directed by Jack O’Brien. Produced at the Globe in 1990; Broadway opening in 1992.
Best Actor: Alan Alda
The Piano Lesson - By August Wilson; directed by Lloyd Richards. Produced at the Globe in 1989; Broadway opening in 1990.
Best Actor: Charles S. Dutton
Best Featured Actress: S. Epatha Merkerson
Best Featured Actor: Rocky Carroll
Best Play: August Wilson
Best Director: Lloyd Richards
Rumors - By Neil Simon; directed by Gene Saks. Produced at the Globe in 1988; Broadway opening in 1989.
Best Featured Actress: Christine Baranski **
Joe Turner’s Come and Gone - By August Wilson; directed by Lloyd Richards. Produced at the Globe in 1988; Broadway opening in 1988.
Best Featured Actress: L. Scott Caldwell **
Best Featured Actor: Delroy Lindo
Best Featured Actress: Kimberleigh Aarn
Best Featured Actress: Kimberly Scott
Best Play: August Wilson
Best Director: Lloyd Richards
Into the Woods - By Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine; directed by James Lapine. Produced at the Globe in 1987; Broadway opening in 1988.
Best Actress: Joanna Gleason **
Best Score: Stephen Sondheim **
Best Book of a Musical: James Lapine **
Best Actor: Robert Westenberg
Best Director: James Lapine
Best Choreographer: Lar Lubovitch
Best Costume Design: Ann Hould-Ward
Best Lighting Design: Richard Nelson
Best Scenic Design: Tony Straiges
Best Musical