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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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Moisés Kaufman Awards and Nominations

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2022 - Outstanding Director of a Musical

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Drama Desk Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Director of a Play

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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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Photos: Eddie Redmayne, Gayle Rankin, and More Arrive at Opening Night of DOUBT


See photos of Eddie Redmayne, Gayle Rankin, Rupert Friend, Nathan Lane, and more arriving on the red carpet of the opening night celebration of Doubt here!

Available Light Theatre Presents YOU WILL GET SICK


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Review: A Powerhouse Performance by Rp Mclaughlin, a Story of Identity with I AM MY OWN WIFE at Stageworks Theatre


Doug Wright a Drama Desk Nominated and Tony Award-winning Playwright wrote I Am My Own Wife, based on his conversations with German Antiquarian Charlotte von Mahlsdorf. It premiered off-Broadway at Playwright Horizons in 2003.

Creators of HARMONY, OUR CLASS & More to Honor Holocaust Remembrance Day


NYC theatre creators will honor Holocaust Remembrance Day on January 27. Join the vital discussion and attend the event.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld November 21st, 2023


Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is November 21, 2023 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Season 2 of BANNED TOGETHER Podcast, Directed By Raul Esparza, to Feature Nathan Lane, Audra McDonald, and More


The Dramatists Legal Defense Fund (DLDF) has announced the second edition of Banned Together: An Anti-Censorship Theatre Podcast. This year's edition will feature two episodes, which are available now. Episodes will be available to stream until November 30.

Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of Moisés Kaufman's LAS AVENTURAS DE JUAN PLANCHARD at Miami New Drama


Miami New Drama, in collaboration with Tectonic Theater Project, is presenting the world premiere of Las Aventuras de Juan Planchard, written and directed by award-winning playwright Moisés Kaufman. See photos from opening night below!

Two World Premiere Musicals & More Set for La Jolla Playhouse 2024/2025 Season


La Jolla Playhouse has unveiled its 2024/2025 season, featuring two world-premiere musicals. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!

54 BELOW to Present BROADWAY SIGNS! HALLOWEEN SPIRITS


54 BELOW will present Broadway SIGNs! Halloween Spirits after last year's sold out show with headliner Josh Castille, (Spring Awakening Deaf West revival) and guest artists Rosa Lee Timm and JAC Cook. Join two time Tony Winner Michael Cerveris (Assassins, Fun Home, Sweeney Todd) for tales from Poe with entrancing songs from Sondheim.

Photos: See Cynthia Nixon, Jane Krakowski & More at A TECTONIC CABARET


Get a glimpse into the star-studded performance of A TECTONIC CABARET, featuring Jane Krakowski, Cynthia Nixon, and more. Explore the captivating photos from this unforgettable night of entertainment.

Sasha Velour to Bring THE BIG REVEAL LIVE SHOW! To The Bushnell in March


Sasha Velour will bring 'The Big Reveal Live Show!' to The Bushnell on Friday, March 15, 2024. Don't miss this exciting live performance by Sasha Velour, winner of RuPaul's Drag Race Season 9.

Louis E. Perego Moreno/TíoLouie To Receive Excellence In Media Award From Hispanic Organization Of Latin Actors


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Tony Award-Nominee Ato Blankson-Wood To Perform In Staged Reading Of The THE LARAMIE PROJECT


Tony Award nominee Ato Blankson-Wood will be performing in a staged reading of 'The Laramie Project' to benefit The Trevor Project.

Photos: First Look at Deaf Austin Theatre's ASL Production of THE LARAMIE PROJECT; Streaming Tickets Now Available


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Dustin Wills To Direct Staged Reading Of THE LARAMIE PROJECT Benefitting The Trevor Project


Join award-winning director Dustin Wills for a one-night-only benefit staged reading of The Laramie Project. Support The Trevor Project and experience a powerful exploration of love, hope, and compassion. Get tickets now!

Interview: Greg Pierotti: THE LARAMIE PROJECT Co-Creator Directs Timely Revival, Talks Commemoration of Matthew Shepard's Passing


In this interview, we have the privilege of evoking Greg Pierotti's insights. He is a University of Arizona Theatre professor, a distinguished artist, and the co-author of THE LARAMIE PROJECT, which he now directs at the university. The script evolved from his work with Moisés Kaufman and the renowned Tectonic Theater Project in New York City. The company is best known for developing new plays using 'Moment Work,' a trademarked playwriting method that employs rigorous research and collaboration in a laboratory environment. The process is a significant part of Pierotti's work, which resides at the intersection of theater and anthropology.

Austin Rainbow Theatre Presents SORDID LIVES This October


Austin Rainbow Theatre, Central Texas' new home for LGBTQIA+ theatre, presents their inaugural production of Del Shores' raucous Texas comedy Sordid Lives at Ground Floor Theatre October 6-14th. This production stars nationally-acclaimed drag entertainer and local celebrity Nadine Hughes as Brother Boy, a role previously made famous by the late Leslie Jordan. Written by trailblazing playwright & 'master of Texas Comedy,' Del Shores, this hilarious romp is filled with southern charm and underscores what it means to be queer in Texas.

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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