Gender
Male
Born
Jun 18, 1939
Saginaw, Michigan, USA
Director Writer Producer Conception Lyricist Presenter Assistant
See Also
  • CREDITS
    The Roommate (Sep 12, 2024 - Dec 15, 2024)
    Play, Original
    • Directed by Jack O'Brien
    Shucked (Apr 04, 2023 - Jan 14, 2024)
    Musical, Original
    • Directed by Jack O'Brien
    All My Sons (Apr 22, 2019 - Jun 30, 2019)
    Play, Revival
    • Directed by Jack O'Brien
    Carousel (Apr 12, 2018 - Sep 16, 2018)
    Musical, Revival
    • Directed by Jack O'Brien
    John Lithgow: Stories By Heart (Jan 11, 2018 - Mar 04, 2018)
    Play, Original
    • Originally directed by Jack O'Brien
    Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (Apr 23, 2017 - Jan 14, 2018)
    Musical, Original
    • Directed by Jack O'Brien
    The Front Page (Oct 20, 2016 - Jan 29, 2017)
    Play, Revival
    • Directed by Jack O'Brien
    It's Only a Play (Oct 09, 2014 - Jun 07, 2015)
    Play, Original
    • Directed by Jack O'Brien
    Macbeth (Nov 21, 2013 - Jan 12, 2014)
    Play, Revival
    • Directed by Jack O'Brien
    The Nance (Apr 15, 2013 - Aug 11, 2013)
    Play, Original
    • Directed by Jack O'Brien
    Dead Accounts (Nov 29, 2012 - Jan 06, 2013)
    Play, Original
    • Directed by Jack O'Brien
    Catch Me If You Can (Apr 10, 2011 - Sep 04, 2011)
    Musical, Original
    • Directed by Jack O'Brien
    Impressionism (Mar 24, 2009 - May 10, 2009)
    Play, Original
    • Directed by Jack O'Brien
    A Catered Affair (Apr 17, 2008 - Jul 27, 2008)
    Musical, Original
    • World Premiere at the Old Globe Theatre (Jack O'Brien, Artistic Director; Louis G. Spisto, Executive Director)
    Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! (Nov 09, 2007 - Jan 06, 2008)
    Musical, Return Engagement
    • Based on the production produced at Old Globe Theatre (Jack O'Brien, Artistic Director; Louis G. Spisto, Executive Director)
    • Original Production Conceived and Directed by Jack O'Brien
    The Coast of Utopia [Part 3 - Salvage] (Feb 18, 2007 - May 13, 2007)
    Play, Original
    • Directed by Jack O'Brien
    The Coast of Utopia [Part 2 - Shipwreck] (Dec 21, 2006 - May 12, 2007)
    Play, Original
    • Directed by Jack O'Brien
    The Coast of Utopia [Part 1 - Voyage] (Nov 27, 2006 - May 12, 2007)
    Play, Original
    • Directed by Jack O'Brien
    Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! (Nov 08, 2006 - Jan 07, 2007)
    Musical, Original
    • Production Created and Supervised by Jack O'Brien
    • Based on the production produced at the Old Globe Theatre (Jack O'Brien, Artistic Director; Louis G. Spisto, Executive Director)
    The Times They Are A-Changin' (Oct 26, 2006 - Nov 19, 2006)
    Musical, Original
    • World Premiere at Old Globe Theatre (Jack O'Brien, Artistic Director; Louis G. Spisto, Executive Director)
    Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (Mar 03, 2005 - Sep 03, 2006)
    Musical, Original
    • Directed by Jack O'Brien
    • World Premiere at the Old Globe Theatre (Jack O'Brien, Artistic Director; Louis G. Spisto, Executive Director)
    Henry IV (Nov 20, 2003 - Jan 18, 2004)
    Play, Revival
    • Directed by Jack O'Brien
    Oldest Living Confederate Widow Tells All (Nov 17, 2003 - Nov 17, 2003)
    Play, Original
    • Originally produced by Old Globe Theatre (Jack O'Brien, Artistic Director; Louis G. Spisto, Executive Director)
    Imaginary Friends (Dec 12, 2002 - Feb 16, 2003)
    Play, Original
    • Directed by Jack O'Brien
    • Originally produced by The Globe Theatres (Jack O'Brien: Artistic Director; Louis G. Spisto: Executive Director)
    Hairspray (Aug 15, 2002 - Jan 04, 2009)
    Musical, Original
    • Directed by Jack O'Brien
    The Invention of Love (Mar 29, 2001 - Jun 30, 2001)
    Play, Original
    • Directed by Jack O'Brien
    The Full Monty (Oct 26, 2000 - Sep 01, 2002)
    Musical, Original
    • Directed by Jack O'Brien
    • World premiere at Old Globe Theatre (Jack O'Brien, Artistic Director; Douglas C. Evans, Managing Director; Craig Noel, Executive Director)
    Getting and Spending (Oct 25, 1998 - Nov 29, 1998)
    Play, Original
    • World Premiere at Old Globe Theatre (Jack O'Brien, Artistic Director; Thomas Hall, Managing Director)
    More to Love (Oct 15, 1998 - Oct 17, 1998)
    Play, Original
    • Directed by Jack O'Brien
    The Little Foxes (Apr 27, 1997 - Jun 15, 1997)
    Play, Revival
    • Directed by Jack O'Brien
    Play On! (Mar 20, 1997 - May 11, 1997)
    Musical, Original
    • Originally produced by Old Globe Theatre (Jack O'Brien, Artistic Director; Thomas Hall, Managing Director)
    Getting Away With Murder (Mar 17, 1996 - Mar 31, 1996)
    Play, Original
    • Directed by Jack O'Brien
    • World premiere at Old Globe Theatre (Jack O'Brien, Artistic Director; Thomas Hall, Managing Director)
    Damn Yankees (Mar 03, 1994 - Aug 06, 1995)
    Musical, Revival
    • Directed by Jack O'Brien
    • Originally produced by Old Globe Theatre (Jack O'Brien, Artistic Director; Thomas Hall, Managing Director)
    • Book revisions by Jack O'Brien
    Redwood Curtain (Mar 30, 1993 - May 02, 1993)
    Play, Original
    • Also presented by Old Globe Theatre (Jack O'Brien, Artistic Director; Thomas Hall, Managing Director)
    Two Trains Running (Apr 13, 1992 - Aug 30, 1992)
    Play, Original
    • Produced in association with Old Globe Theatre (Jack O'Brien, Artistic Director; Thomas Hall, Managing Director)
    Two Shakespearean Actors (Jan 16, 1992 - Feb 09, 1992)
    Play, Original
    • Directed by Jack O'Brien
    The Piano Lesson (Apr 16, 1990 - Jan 27, 1991)
    Play, Original
    • Produced in association with Old Globe Theatre (Jack O'Brien, Artistic Director; Thomas Hall, Managing Director)
    Rumors (Nov 17, 1988 - Feb 24, 1990)
    Play, Original
    • Originally produced by the Old Globe Theatre (Jack O'Brien, Artistic Director; Thomas Hall, Managing Director)
    Into the Woods (Nov 05, 1987 - Sep 03, 1989)
    Musical, Original
    • Originally produced by Old Globe Theatre (Jack O'Brien, Artistic Director; Thomas Hall, Managing Director)
    Porgy and Bess (Apr 07, 1983 - May 15, 1983)
    Musical, Revival
    • Directed by Jack O'Brien
    The Most Happy Fella (Oct 11, 1979 - Nov 25, 1979)
    Musical, Revival
    • Directed by Jack O'Brien
    Porgy and Bess (Sep 25, 1976 - Jan 09, 1977)
    Musical, Revival
    • Directed by Jack O'Brien
    The Time of Your Life (Oct 28, 1975 - Nov 01, 1975)
    Play, Revival
    • Directed by Jack O'Brien
    The Selling of the President (Mar 22, 1972 - Mar 25, 1972)
    Musical, Original
    • Book by Jack O'Brien
    • Lyrics by Jack O'Brien
    Hamlet (Mar 03, 1969 - Apr 26, 1969)
    Play, Revival
    • Assistant Directed by Jack O'Brien
    Cock-A-Doodle Dandy (Jan 20, 1969 - Apr 26, 1969)
    Play, Revival
    • Directed by Jack O'Brien
    The Cocktail Party (Oct 07, 1968 - Apr 26, 1969)
    Play, Revival
    • Assistant Directed by Jack O'Brien
    Pantagleize (Sep 03, 1968 - Sep 12, 1968)
    Play, Return Engagement
    • Assistant Directed by Jack O'Brien
    • Incidental lyrics by Jack O'Brien
    The Cherry Orchard (Mar 19, 1968 - Jun 22, 1968)
    Play, Revival
    • Assistant Directed by Jack O'Brien
    Pantagleize (Nov 30, 1967 - Jun 22, 1968)
    Play, Original
    • Assistant Directed by Jack O'Brien
    War and Peace (Mar 21, 1967 - Jun 17, 1967)
    Play, Original
    • Assistant Directed by Jack O'Brien
    You Can't Take It With You (Feb 10, 1967 - Feb 1967)
    Play, Revival
    • Assistant Directed by Jack O'Brien
    You Can't Take It With You (Nov 23, 1965 - Jun 18, 1966)
    Play, Revival
    • Assistant to Mr. Rabb: Jack O'Brien
    The Sound of Music (Sep 05, 2025 - Present)
    Musical, Revival
    • Directed by Jack O'Brien
    Shucked (Oct 20, 2024 - Jun 07, 2026)
    Musical, Original
    • Directed by Jack O'Brien
    Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! (Nov 11, 2018 - Dec 30, 2018)
    Musical, Original
    • Based on the production produced by Old Globe Theatre (Jack O'Brien, Artistic Director; Louis G. Spisto, Executive Director)
    • Original Production Conceived and Directed by Jack O'Brien
    Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (Sep 22, 2018 - Oct 13, 2019)
    Musical, Original
    • Directed by Jack O'Brien
    Into the Woods (Nov 26, 2016 - May 28, 2017)
    Musical, Revival
    • Original Broadway Production originally produced by Old Globe Theatre (Jack O'Brien, Artistic Director; Thomas Hall, Managing Director)
    The Sound of Music (Sep 14, 2015 - Jul 23, 2017)
    Musical, Revival
    • Directed by Jack O'Brien
    Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! (Nov 14, 2014 - Dec 28, 2014)
    Musical, Original
    • Based on the production produced by Old Globe Theatre (Jack O'Brien, Artistic Director; Louis G. Spisto, Executive Director)
    • Original Production Conceived and Directed by Jack O'Brien
    Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! (Nov 23, 2012 - Dec 30, 2012)
    Musical, Original
    • Original Production Conceived and Directed by Jack O'Brien
    Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! (Nov 11, 2008 - Dec 28, 2008)
    Musical, Original
    • Based on the production produced at Old Globe Theatre (Jack O'Brien, Artistic Director; Louis G. Spisto, Executive Director)
    • Original Production Conceived and Directed by Jack O'Brien
    Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (Aug 04, 2006 - Aug 19, 2007)
    Musical, Original
    • Directed by Jack O'Brien
    • World Premiere at the Old Globe Theatre (Jack O'Brien, Artistic Director; Louis G. Spisto, Executive Director)
    Hairspray (Sep 09, 2003 - Jun 25, 2006)
    Musical, Original
    • Directed by Jack O'Brien
    The Full Monty (Apr 16, 2002 - Dec 14, 2003)
    Musical, Original
    • Directed by Jack O'Brien
    Stones in His Pockets (Feb 03, 2002 - Mar 16, 2003)
    Play, Original
    • Produced by special arrangement with Old Globe Theatre (Jack O'Brien, Artistic Director; Louis G. Spisto, Executive Director)
    The Full Monty (May 22, 2001 - Oct 27, 2001)
    Musical, Original
    • Directed by Jack O'Brien
    • World Premiere at the Old Globe Theatre (Jack O'Brien, Artistic Director; Douglas C. Evans, Managing Director; Craig Noel, Executive Director)
    Damn Yankees (Sep 22, 1995 - May 04, 1997)
    Musical, Revival
    • Directed by Jack O'Brien
    • Originally produced by Old Globe Theatre (Jack O'Brien, Artistic Director; Thomas Hall, Managing Director)
    • Book revisions by Jack O'Brien
    Into the Woods (Nov 22, 1988 - May 13, 1990)
    Musical, Original
    • Originally produced by the Old Globe Theatre (Jack O'Brien, Artistic Director; Thomas Hall, Managing Director)
    Porgy and Bess (Jul 01, 1976 - Aug 28, 1977)
    Musical, Revival
    • Directed by Jack O'Brien
  • AWARDS

    Tony Award®

    Special Award for Lifetime Achievement

    2024 | Recipient
    Jack O'Brien
     

    Best Direction of a Musical

    2023 | Nominee  | Shucked
    Directed by Jack O'Brien

    Best Direction of a Play

    2007 | Winner  | The Coast of Utopia [Part 1 - Voyage]
    Directed by Jack O'Brien

    Best Direction of a Play

    2007 | Winner  | The Coast of Utopia [Part 3 - Salvage]
    Directed by Jack O'Brien

    Best Direction of a Play

    2007 | Winner  | The Coast of Utopia [Part 2 - Shipwreck]
    Directed by Jack O'Brien
     

    Best Direction of a Musical

    2005 | Nominee  | Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
    Directed by Jack O'Brien

    Best Direction of a Play

    2004 | Winner  | Henry IV
    Directed by Jack O'Brien

    Best Direction of a Musical

    2003 | Winner  | Hairspray
    Directed by Jack O'Brien
     

    Best Direction of a Musical

    2001 | Nominee  | The Full Monty
    Directed by Jack O'Brien
     

    Best Direction of a Play

    2001 | Nominee  | The Invention of Love
    Directed by Jack O'Brien
     

    Best Direction of a Play

    1992 | Nominee  | Two Shakespearean Actors
    Directed by Jack O'Brien
     

    Best Play

    1992 | Nominee  | Two Trains Running
    Produced in association with Old Globe Theatre (Jack O'Brien, Artistic Director; Thomas Hall, Managing Director)
     

    Best Play

    1990 | Nominee  | The Piano Lesson
    Produced in association with Old Globe Theatre (Jack O'Brien, Artistic Director; Thomas Hall, Managing Director)
     

    Best Direction of a Musical

    1977 | Nominee  | Porgy and Bess
    Directed by Jack O'Brien

    Drama Desk Award

     

    Outstanding Direction of a Musical

    2023 | Nominee  | Shucked
    Directed by Jack O'Brien
     

    Outstanding Director of a Musical

    2018 | Nominee  | Carousel
    Directed by Jack O'Brien

    Outstanding Director of a Play

    2007 | Winner  | The Coast of Utopia [Part 1 - Voyage]
    Directed by Jack O'Brien

    Outstanding Director of a Play

    2007 | Winner  | The Coast of Utopia [Part 3 - Salvage]
    Directed by Jack O'Brien

    Outstanding Director of a Play

    2007 | Winner  | The Coast of Utopia [Part 2 - Shipwreck]
    Directed by Jack O'Brien

    Outstanding Director of a Play

    2004 | Winner  | Henry IV
    Directed by Jack O'Brien

    Outstanding Director of a Musical

    2003 | Winner  | Hairspray
    Directed by Jack O'Brien
     

    Outstanding Director of a Musical

    2001 | Nominee  | The Full Monty
    Directed by Jack O'Brien

    Outstanding Director of a Play

    2001 | Winner  | The Invention of Love
    Directed by Jack O'Brien

    Outstanding New Play

    1990 | Winner  | The Piano Lesson
    Produced in association with Old Globe Theatre (Jack O'Brien, Artistic Director; Thomas Hall, Managing Director)
     

    Outstanding Director of a Play

    1989 | Nominee
    Jack O'Brien (for "The Cocktail Hour")
     

    Outstanding Director of a Musical

    1977 | Nominee  | Porgy and Bess
    Directed by Jack O'Brien
The Roommate (Sep 12, 2024 - Dec 15, 2024)
Play, Original
  • Directed by Jack O'Brien
Shucked (Apr 04, 2023 - Jan 14, 2024)
Musical, Original
  • Directed by Jack O'Brien
All My Sons (Apr 22, 2019 - Jun 30, 2019)
Play, Revival
  • Directed by Jack O'Brien
Carousel (Apr 12, 2018 - Sep 16, 2018)
Musical, Revival
  • Directed by Jack O'Brien
John Lithgow: Stories By Heart (Jan 11, 2018 - Mar 04, 2018)
Play, Original
  • Originally directed by Jack O'Brien
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (Apr 23, 2017 - Jan 14, 2018)
Musical, Original
  • Directed by Jack O'Brien
The Front Page (Oct 20, 2016 - Jan 29, 2017)
Play, Revival
  • Directed by Jack O'Brien
It's Only a Play (Oct 09, 2014 - Jun 07, 2015)
Play, Original
  • Directed by Jack O'Brien
Macbeth (Nov 21, 2013 - Jan 12, 2014)
Play, Revival
  • Directed by Jack O'Brien
The Nance (Apr 15, 2013 - Aug 11, 2013)
Play, Original
  • Directed by Jack O'Brien
Dead Accounts (Nov 29, 2012 - Jan 06, 2013)
Play, Original
  • Directed by Jack O'Brien
Catch Me If You Can (Apr 10, 2011 - Sep 04, 2011)
Musical, Original
  • Directed by Jack O'Brien
Impressionism (Mar 24, 2009 - May 10, 2009)
Play, Original
  • Directed by Jack O'Brien
A Catered Affair (Apr 17, 2008 - Jul 27, 2008)
Musical, Original
  • World Premiere at the Old Globe Theatre (Jack O'Brien, Artistic Director; Louis G. Spisto, Executive Director)
Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! (Nov 09, 2007 - Jan 06, 2008)
Musical, Return Engagement
  • Based on the production produced at Old Globe Theatre (Jack O'Brien, Artistic Director; Louis G. Spisto, Executive Director)
  • Original Production Conceived and Directed by Jack O'Brien
The Coast of Utopia [Part 3 - Salvage] (Feb 18, 2007 - May 13, 2007)
Play, Original
  • Directed by Jack O'Brien
The Coast of Utopia [Part 2 - Shipwreck] (Dec 21, 2006 - May 12, 2007)
Play, Original
  • Directed by Jack O'Brien
The Coast of Utopia [Part 1 - Voyage] (Nov 27, 2006 - May 12, 2007)
Play, Original
  • Directed by Jack O'Brien
Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! (Nov 08, 2006 - Jan 07, 2007)
Musical, Original
  • Production Created and Supervised by Jack O'Brien
  • Based on the production produced at the Old Globe Theatre (Jack O'Brien, Artistic Director; Louis G. Spisto, Executive Director)
The Times They Are A-Changin' (Oct 26, 2006 - Nov 19, 2006)
Musical, Original
  • World Premiere at Old Globe Theatre (Jack O'Brien, Artistic Director; Louis G. Spisto, Executive Director)
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (Mar 03, 2005 - Sep 03, 2006)
Musical, Original
  • Directed by Jack O'Brien
  • World Premiere at the Old Globe Theatre (Jack O'Brien, Artistic Director; Louis G. Spisto, Executive Director)
Henry IV (Nov 20, 2003 - Jan 18, 2004)
Play, Revival
  • Directed by Jack O'Brien
Oldest Living Confederate Widow Tells All (Nov 17, 2003 - Nov 17, 2003)
Play, Original
  • Originally produced by Old Globe Theatre (Jack O'Brien, Artistic Director; Louis G. Spisto, Executive Director)
Imaginary Friends (Dec 12, 2002 - Feb 16, 2003)
Play, Original
  • Directed by Jack O'Brien
  • Originally produced by The Globe Theatres (Jack O'Brien: Artistic Director; Louis G. Spisto: Executive Director)
Hairspray (Aug 15, 2002 - Jan 04, 2009)
Musical, Original
  • Directed by Jack O'Brien
The Invention of Love (Mar 29, 2001 - Jun 30, 2001)
Play, Original
  • Directed by Jack O'Brien
The Full Monty (Oct 26, 2000 - Sep 01, 2002)
Musical, Original
  • Directed by Jack O'Brien
  • World premiere at Old Globe Theatre (Jack O'Brien, Artistic Director; Douglas C. Evans, Managing Director; Craig Noel, Executive Director)
Getting and Spending (Oct 25, 1998 - Nov 29, 1998)
Play, Original
  • World Premiere at Old Globe Theatre (Jack O'Brien, Artistic Director; Thomas Hall, Managing Director)
More to Love (Oct 15, 1998 - Oct 17, 1998)
Play, Original
  • Directed by Jack O'Brien
The Little Foxes (Apr 27, 1997 - Jun 15, 1997)
Play, Revival
  • Directed by Jack O'Brien
Play On! (Mar 20, 1997 - May 11, 1997)
Musical, Original
  • Originally produced by Old Globe Theatre (Jack O'Brien, Artistic Director; Thomas Hall, Managing Director)
Getting Away With Murder (Mar 17, 1996 - Mar 31, 1996)
Play, Original
  • Directed by Jack O'Brien
  • World premiere at Old Globe Theatre (Jack O'Brien, Artistic Director; Thomas Hall, Managing Director)
Damn Yankees (Mar 03, 1994 - Aug 06, 1995)
Musical, Revival
  • Directed by Jack O'Brien
  • Originally produced by Old Globe Theatre (Jack O'Brien, Artistic Director; Thomas Hall, Managing Director)
  • Book revisions by Jack O'Brien
Redwood Curtain (Mar 30, 1993 - May 02, 1993)
Play, Original
  • Also presented by Old Globe Theatre (Jack O'Brien, Artistic Director; Thomas Hall, Managing Director)
Two Trains Running (Apr 13, 1992 - Aug 30, 1992)
Play, Original
  • Produced in association with Old Globe Theatre (Jack O'Brien, Artistic Director; Thomas Hall, Managing Director)
Two Shakespearean Actors (Jan 16, 1992 - Feb 09, 1992)
Play, Original
  • Directed by Jack O'Brien
The Piano Lesson (Apr 16, 1990 - Jan 27, 1991)
Play, Original
  • Produced in association with Old Globe Theatre (Jack O'Brien, Artistic Director; Thomas Hall, Managing Director)
Rumors (Nov 17, 1988 - Feb 24, 1990)
Play, Original
  • Originally produced by the Old Globe Theatre (Jack O'Brien, Artistic Director; Thomas Hall, Managing Director)
Into the Woods (Nov 05, 1987 - Sep 03, 1989)
Musical, Original
  • Originally produced by Old Globe Theatre (Jack O'Brien, Artistic Director; Thomas Hall, Managing Director)
Porgy and Bess (Apr 07, 1983 - May 15, 1983)
Musical, Revival
  • Directed by Jack O'Brien
The Most Happy Fella (Oct 11, 1979 - Nov 25, 1979)
Musical, Revival
  • Directed by Jack O'Brien
Porgy and Bess (Sep 25, 1976 - Jan 09, 1977)
Musical, Revival
  • Directed by Jack O'Brien
The Time of Your Life (Oct 28, 1975 - Nov 01, 1975)
Play, Revival
  • Directed by Jack O'Brien
The Selling of the President (Mar 22, 1972 - Mar 25, 1972)
Musical, Original
  • Book by Jack O'Brien
  • Lyrics by Jack O'Brien
Hamlet (Mar 03, 1969 - Apr 26, 1969)
Play, Revival
  • Assistant Directed by Jack O'Brien
Cock-A-Doodle Dandy (Jan 20, 1969 - Apr 26, 1969)
Play, Revival
  • Directed by Jack O'Brien
The Cocktail Party (Oct 07, 1968 - Apr 26, 1969)
Play, Revival
  • Assistant Directed by Jack O'Brien
Pantagleize (Sep 03, 1968 - Sep 12, 1968)
Play, Return Engagement
  • Assistant Directed by Jack O'Brien
  • Incidental lyrics by Jack O'Brien
The Cherry Orchard (Mar 19, 1968 - Jun 22, 1968)
Play, Revival
  • Assistant Directed by Jack O'Brien
Pantagleize (Nov 30, 1967 - Jun 22, 1968)
Play, Original
  • Assistant Directed by Jack O'Brien
War and Peace (Mar 21, 1967 - Jun 17, 1967)
Play, Original
  • Assistant Directed by Jack O'Brien
You Can't Take It With You (Feb 10, 1967 - Feb 1967)
Play, Revival
  • Assistant Directed by Jack O'Brien
You Can't Take It With You (Nov 23, 1965 - Jun 18, 1966)
Play, Revival
  • Assistant to Mr. Rabb: Jack O'Brien
The Sound of Music (Sep 05, 2025 - Present)
Musical, Revival
  • Directed by Jack O'Brien
Shucked (Oct 20, 2024 - Jun 07, 2026)
Musical, Original
  • Directed by Jack O'Brien
Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! (Nov 11, 2018 - Dec 30, 2018)
Musical, Original
  • Based on the production produced by Old Globe Theatre (Jack O'Brien, Artistic Director; Louis G. Spisto, Executive Director)
  • Original Production Conceived and Directed by Jack O'Brien
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (Sep 22, 2018 - Oct 13, 2019)
Musical, Original
  • Directed by Jack O'Brien
Into the Woods (Nov 26, 2016 - May 28, 2017)
Musical, Revival
  • Original Broadway Production originally produced by Old Globe Theatre (Jack O'Brien, Artistic Director; Thomas Hall, Managing Director)
The Sound of Music (Sep 14, 2015 - Jul 23, 2017)
Musical, Revival
  • Directed by Jack O'Brien
Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! (Nov 14, 2014 - Dec 28, 2014)
Musical, Original
  • Based on the production produced by Old Globe Theatre (Jack O'Brien, Artistic Director; Louis G. Spisto, Executive Director)
  • Original Production Conceived and Directed by Jack O'Brien
Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! (Nov 23, 2012 - Dec 30, 2012)
Musical, Original
  • Original Production Conceived and Directed by Jack O'Brien
Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! (Nov 11, 2008 - Dec 28, 2008)
Musical, Original
  • Based on the production produced at Old Globe Theatre (Jack O'Brien, Artistic Director; Louis G. Spisto, Executive Director)
  • Original Production Conceived and Directed by Jack O'Brien
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (Aug 04, 2006 - Aug 19, 2007)
Musical, Original
  • Directed by Jack O'Brien
  • World Premiere at the Old Globe Theatre (Jack O'Brien, Artistic Director; Louis G. Spisto, Executive Director)
Hairspray (Sep 09, 2003 - Jun 25, 2006)
Musical, Original
  • Directed by Jack O'Brien
The Full Monty (Apr 16, 2002 - Dec 14, 2003)
Musical, Original
  • Directed by Jack O'Brien
Stones in His Pockets (Feb 03, 2002 - Mar 16, 2003)
Play, Original
  • Produced by special arrangement with Old Globe Theatre (Jack O'Brien, Artistic Director; Louis G. Spisto, Executive Director)
The Full Monty (May 22, 2001 - Oct 27, 2001)
Musical, Original
  • Directed by Jack O'Brien
  • World Premiere at the Old Globe Theatre (Jack O'Brien, Artistic Director; Douglas C. Evans, Managing Director; Craig Noel, Executive Director)
Damn Yankees (Sep 22, 1995 - May 04, 1997)
Musical, Revival
  • Directed by Jack O'Brien
  • Originally produced by Old Globe Theatre (Jack O'Brien, Artistic Director; Thomas Hall, Managing Director)
  • Book revisions by Jack O'Brien
Into the Woods (Nov 22, 1988 - May 13, 1990)
Musical, Original
  • Originally produced by the Old Globe Theatre (Jack O'Brien, Artistic Director; Thomas Hall, Managing Director)
Porgy and Bess (Jul 01, 1976 - Aug 28, 1977)
Musical, Revival
  • Directed by Jack O'Brien

Tony Award®

Special Award for Lifetime Achievement

2024 | Recipient
Jack O'Brien
 

Best Direction of a Musical

2023 | Nominee  | Shucked
Directed by Jack O'Brien

Best Direction of a Play

2007 | Winner  | The Coast of Utopia [Part 1 - Voyage]
Directed by Jack O'Brien

Best Direction of a Play

2007 | Winner  | The Coast of Utopia [Part 3 - Salvage]
Directed by Jack O'Brien

Best Direction of a Play

2007 | Winner  | The Coast of Utopia [Part 2 - Shipwreck]
Directed by Jack O'Brien
 

Best Direction of a Musical

2005 | Nominee  | Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
Directed by Jack O'Brien

Best Direction of a Play

2004 | Winner  | Henry IV
Directed by Jack O'Brien

Best Direction of a Musical

2003 | Winner  | Hairspray
Directed by Jack O'Brien
 

Best Direction of a Musical

2001 | Nominee  | The Full Monty
Directed by Jack O'Brien
 

Best Direction of a Play

2001 | Nominee  | The Invention of Love
Directed by Jack O'Brien
 

Best Direction of a Play

1992 | Nominee  | Two Shakespearean Actors
Directed by Jack O'Brien
 

Best Play

1992 | Nominee  | Two Trains Running
Produced in association with Old Globe Theatre (Jack O'Brien, Artistic Director; Thomas Hall, Managing Director)
 

Best Play

1990 | Nominee  | The Piano Lesson
Produced in association with Old Globe Theatre (Jack O'Brien, Artistic Director; Thomas Hall, Managing Director)
 

Best Direction of a Musical

1977 | Nominee  | Porgy and Bess
Directed by Jack O'Brien

Drama Desk Award

 

Outstanding Direction of a Musical

2023 | Nominee  | Shucked
Directed by Jack O'Brien
 

Outstanding Director of a Musical

2018 | Nominee  | Carousel
Directed by Jack O'Brien

Outstanding Director of a Play

2007 | Winner  | The Coast of Utopia [Part 1 - Voyage]
Directed by Jack O'Brien

Outstanding Director of a Play

2007 | Winner  | The Coast of Utopia [Part 3 - Salvage]
Directed by Jack O'Brien

Outstanding Director of a Play

2007 | Winner  | The Coast of Utopia [Part 2 - Shipwreck]
Directed by Jack O'Brien

Outstanding Director of a Play

2004 | Winner  | Henry IV
Directed by Jack O'Brien

Outstanding Director of a Musical

2003 | Winner  | Hairspray
Directed by Jack O'Brien
 

Outstanding Director of a Musical

2001 | Nominee  | The Full Monty
Directed by Jack O'Brien

Outstanding Director of a Play

2001 | Winner  | The Invention of Love
Directed by Jack O'Brien

Outstanding New Play

1990 | Winner  | The Piano Lesson
Produced in association with Old Globe Theatre (Jack O'Brien, Artistic Director; Thomas Hall, Managing Director)
 

Outstanding Director of a Play

1989 | Nominee
Jack O'Brien (for "The Cocktail Hour")
 

Outstanding Director of a Musical

1977 | Nominee  | Porgy and Bess
Directed by Jack O'Brien

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