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  • CREDITS
    Mrs. Doubtfire (Apr 19, 2022 - May 29, 2022)
    • Directed by Jerry Zaks
    MusicalComedyOriginal
    The Music Man (Feb 10, 2022 - Jan 15, 2023)
    • Directed by Jerry Zaks
    MusicalComedyRevival
    Mrs. Doubtfire (Dec 05, 2021 - Jan 09, 2022)
    • Directed by Jerry Zaks
    MusicalComedyOriginal
    Meteor Shower (Nov 29, 2017 - Jan 21, 2018)
    • Directed by Jerry Zaks
    PlayComedyOriginal
    Hello, Dolly! (Apr 20, 2017 - Aug 25, 2018)
    • Directed by Jerry Zaks
    MusicalComedyRevival
    A Bronx Tale The Musical (Dec 01, 2016 - Aug 05, 2018)
    • Directed by Jerry Zaks
    MusicalDramaOriginal
    Sister Act (Apr 20, 2011 - Aug 26, 2012)
    • Directed by Jerry Zaks
    MusicalComedyOriginal
    A Bronx Tale (Oct 25, 2007 - Feb 24, 2008)
    • Directed by Jerry Zaks
    PlaySoloOriginal
    Losing Louie (Oct 12, 2006 - Nov 26, 2006)
    • Directed by Jerry Zaks
    PlayComedyOriginal
    The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial (May 07, 2006 - May 21, 2006)
    • Directed by Jerry Zaks
    PlayDramaRevival
    La Cage aux Folles (Dec 09, 2004 - Jun 26, 2005)
    • Directed by Jerry Zaks
    MusicalComedyRevival
    Little Shop of Horrors (Oct 02, 2003 - Aug 22, 2004)
    • Directed by Jerry Zaks
    MusicalComedy PuppetsOriginal
    45 Seconds From Broadway (Nov 11, 2001 - Jan 13, 2002)
    • Directed by Jerry Zaks
    PlayComedyOriginal
    The Man Who Came to Dinner (Jul 27, 2000 - Oct 08, 2000)
    • Directed by Jerry Zaks
    PlayComedyRevival
    Swing! (Dec 09, 1999 - Jan 14, 2001)
    • Production supervised by Jerry Zaks
    MusicalDance RevueOriginal
    Epic Proportions (Sep 30, 1999 - Dec 19, 1999)
    • Directed by Jerry Zaks
    PlayComedyOriginal
    The Civil War (Apr 22, 1999 - Jun 13, 1999)
    • Directed by Jerry Zaks
    MusicalOriginal
    A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (Apr 18, 1996 - Jan 04, 1998)
    • Directed by Jerry Zaks
    MusicalComedy FarceRevival
    Smokey Joe's Cafe (Mar 02, 1995 - Jan 16, 2000)
    • Directed by Jerry Zaks
    MusicalRevueOriginal
    Laughter on the 23rd Floor (Nov 22, 1993 - Aug 27, 1994)
    • Directed by Jerry Zaks
    PlayComedyOriginal
    Face Value (Never Officially Opened - Mar 14, 1993)
    • Directed by Jerry Zaks
    PlayComedy Play with musicOriginal
    Guys and Dolls (Apr 14, 1992 - Jan 08, 1995)
    • Directed by Jerry Zaks
    MusicalComedyRevival
    Six Degrees of Separation (Nov 08, 1990 - Jan 05, 1992)
    • Directed by Jerry Zaks
    PlayDramaOriginal
    Lend Me a Tenor (Mar 02, 1989 - Apr 22, 1990)
    • Directed by Jerry Zaks
    PlayComedy FarceOriginal
    Anything Goes (Oct 19, 1987 - Sep 03, 1989)
    • Directed by Jerry Zaks
    MusicalComedyRevival
    The Front Page (Nov 23, 1986 - Jan 11, 1987)
    • Directed by Jerry Zaks
    PlayComedyRevival
    The House of Blue Leaves (Apr 29, 1986 - Mar 15, 1987)
    • Directed by Jerry Zaks
    PlayComedyOriginal
    Tintypes (Oct 23, 1980 - Jan 11, 1981)
    • Performer: Jerry Zaks [Performer]
    MusicalRevueOriginal
    Once in a Lifetime (Jun 15, 1978 - Aug 27, 1978)
    • Performer: Jerry Zaks [Weisskopf]
    PlayComedyRevival
    Grease (Feb 14, 1972 - Apr 13, 1980)
    • Performer: Jerry Zaks
      • Kenickie - Replacement
    MusicalComedyOriginal
    Mrs. Doubtfire (Sep 24, 2023 - Present)
    • Directed by Jerry Zaks
    MusicalComedyOriginal
    A Bronx Tale The Musical (Oct 14, 2018 - Aug 04, 2019)
    • Directed by Jerry Zaks
    MusicalDramaOriginal
    Hello, Dolly! (Sep 25, 2018 - Mar 11, 2020)
    • Directed by Jerry Zaks
    MusicalComedyRevival
    Sister Act (Oct 02, 2012 - Jun 29, 2014)
    • Directed by Jerry Zaks
    MusicalComedyOriginal
    The Addams Family (Sep 15, 2011 - Dec 30, 2012)
    • Entire Production Under the Supervision of Jerry Zaks
    MusicalOriginal
    The 101 Dalmations Musical (Oct 13, 2009 - Apr 18, 2010)
    • Directed by Jerry Zaks
    MusicalOriginal
    A Bronx Tale (Sep 02, 2008 - Apr 18, 2010)
    • Directed by Jerry Zaks
    PlaySoloOriginal
    Little Shop of Horrors (Aug 03, 2004 - Apr 16, 2006)
    • Directed by Jerry Zaks
    MusicalComedyPuppetsRevival
    South Pacific (Sep 21, 2001 - Nov 17, 2002)
    • Production Consultant: Jerry Zaks
    MusicalDramaRevival
    Swing! (Nov 20, 2000 - Jun 17, 2001)
    • Production Supervised by Jerry Zaks
    MusicalDance RevueOriginal
    Smokey Joe's Cafe (Aug 16, 1996 - Mar 15, 1998)
    • Directed by Jerry Zaks
    MusicalRevueOriginal
    Laughter on the 23rd Floor (Jan 10, 1995 - Jan 21, 1996)
    • Directed by Jerry Zaks
    PlayComedyOriginal
    Six Degrees of Separation (Oct 15, 1992 - May 16, 1993)
    • Directed by Jerry Zaks
    PlayDramaOriginal
    Guys and Dolls (Sep 15, 1992 - Jul 03, 1994)
    • Directed by Jerry Zaks
    MusicalComedyRevival
    Lend Me a Tenor (Sep 11, 1990 - May 19, 1991)
    • Directed by Jerry Zaks
    PlayComedy FarceOriginal
    Anything Goes (Sep 08, 1989 - Jun 24, 1990)
    • Based on the Original Lincoln Center Production Directed by Jerry Zaks
    MusicalComedyRevival
    Anything Goes (Oct 18, 1988 - Jan 15, 1989)
    • Directed by Jerry Zaks
    MusicalComedyRevival
    The Tap Dance Kid (Aug 01, 1985 - Jul 06, 1986)
    • Directed by Jerry Zaks
    MusicalOriginal
    Tintypes (Sep 29, 1982 - Mar 06, 1983)
    • Directed by Jerry Zaks
    MusicalRevueOriginal
    Grease (Dec 22, 1972 - Dec 28, 1974)
    • Performer: Jerry Zaks [Kenickie]
    MusicalComedyOriginal
  • AWARDS

    Tony Award®

     

    Best Direction of a Musical

    2017 | Nominee  | Hello, Dolly!
    Directed by Jerry Zaks
     

    Best Direction of a Musical

    1996 | Nominee  | A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
    Directed by Jerry Zaks
     

    Best Direction of a Musical

    1995 | Nominee  | Smokey Joe's Cafe
    Directed by Jerry Zaks

    Best Direction of a Musical

    1992 | Winner  | Guys and Dolls
    Directed by Jerry Zaks

    Best Direction of a Play

    1991 | Winner  | Six Degrees of Separation
    Directed by Jerry Zaks

    Best Direction of a Play

    1989 | Winner  | Lend Me a Tenor
    Directed by Jerry Zaks
     

    Best Direction of a Musical

    1988 | Nominee  | Anything Goes
    Directed by Jerry Zaks

    Best Direction of a Play

    1986 | Winner  | The House of Blue Leaves
    Directed by Jerry Zaks

    Drama Desk Award

     

    Outstanding Director of a Musical

    2017 | Nominee  | Hello, Dolly!
    Directed by Jerry Zaks
     

    Outstanding Director of a Play

    2006 | Nominee  | The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial
    Directed by Jerry Zaks

    Outstanding Director of a Musical

    1992 | Winner  | Guys and Dolls
    Directed by Jerry Zaks
     

    Outstanding Director of a Musical

    1991 | Nominee
    Jerry Zaks (for "Assassins")

    Outstanding Director of a Play

    1991 | Winner  | Six Degrees of Separation
    Directed by Jerry Zaks

    Outstanding Director of a Play

    1989 | Winner  | Lend Me a Tenor
    Directed by Jerry Zaks
     

    Outstanding Director of a Musical

    1988 | Nominee  | Anything Goes
    Directed by Jerry Zaks

    Outstanding Director of a Play

    1986 | Winner  | The House of Blue Leaves
    Directed by Jerry Zaks

    Outstanding Director of a Play

    1986 | Winner
    Directed by Jerry Zaks
    Jerry Zaks (for "The Marriage of Bette & Boo")
     

    Outstanding Actor in a Musical

    1980 | Nominee  | Tintypes
    Performer: Jerry Zaks
Mrs. Doubtfire (Apr 19, 2022 - May 29, 2022)
  • Directed by Jerry Zaks
MusicalComedyOriginal
The Music Man (Feb 10, 2022 - Jan 15, 2023)
  • Directed by Jerry Zaks
MusicalComedyRevival
Mrs. Doubtfire (Dec 05, 2021 - Jan 09, 2022)
  • Directed by Jerry Zaks
MusicalComedyOriginal
Meteor Shower (Nov 29, 2017 - Jan 21, 2018)
  • Directed by Jerry Zaks
PlayComedyOriginal
Hello, Dolly! (Apr 20, 2017 - Aug 25, 2018)
  • Directed by Jerry Zaks
MusicalComedyRevival
A Bronx Tale The Musical (Dec 01, 2016 - Aug 05, 2018)
  • Directed by Jerry Zaks
MusicalDramaOriginal
Sister Act (Apr 20, 2011 - Aug 26, 2012)
  • Directed by Jerry Zaks
MusicalComedyOriginal
A Bronx Tale (Oct 25, 2007 - Feb 24, 2008)
  • Directed by Jerry Zaks
PlaySoloOriginal
Losing Louie (Oct 12, 2006 - Nov 26, 2006)
  • Directed by Jerry Zaks
PlayComedyOriginal
The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial (May 07, 2006 - May 21, 2006)
  • Directed by Jerry Zaks
PlayDramaRevival
La Cage aux Folles (Dec 09, 2004 - Jun 26, 2005)
  • Directed by Jerry Zaks
MusicalComedyRevival
Little Shop of Horrors (Oct 02, 2003 - Aug 22, 2004)
  • Directed by Jerry Zaks
MusicalComedy PuppetsOriginal
45 Seconds From Broadway (Nov 11, 2001 - Jan 13, 2002)
  • Directed by Jerry Zaks
PlayComedyOriginal
The Man Who Came to Dinner (Jul 27, 2000 - Oct 08, 2000)
  • Directed by Jerry Zaks
PlayComedyRevival
Swing! (Dec 09, 1999 - Jan 14, 2001)
  • Production supervised by Jerry Zaks
MusicalDance RevueOriginal
Epic Proportions (Sep 30, 1999 - Dec 19, 1999)
  • Directed by Jerry Zaks
PlayComedyOriginal
The Civil War (Apr 22, 1999 - Jun 13, 1999)
  • Directed by Jerry Zaks
MusicalOriginal
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (Apr 18, 1996 - Jan 04, 1998)
  • Directed by Jerry Zaks
MusicalComedy FarceRevival
Smokey Joe's Cafe (Mar 02, 1995 - Jan 16, 2000)
  • Directed by Jerry Zaks
MusicalRevueOriginal
Laughter on the 23rd Floor (Nov 22, 1993 - Aug 27, 1994)
  • Directed by Jerry Zaks
PlayComedyOriginal
Face Value (Never Officially Opened - Mar 14, 1993)
  • Directed by Jerry Zaks
PlayComedy Play with musicOriginal
Guys and Dolls (Apr 14, 1992 - Jan 08, 1995)
  • Directed by Jerry Zaks
MusicalComedyRevival
Six Degrees of Separation (Nov 08, 1990 - Jan 05, 1992)
  • Directed by Jerry Zaks
PlayDramaOriginal
Lend Me a Tenor (Mar 02, 1989 - Apr 22, 1990)
  • Directed by Jerry Zaks
PlayComedy FarceOriginal
Anything Goes (Oct 19, 1987 - Sep 03, 1989)
  • Directed by Jerry Zaks
MusicalComedyRevival
The Front Page (Nov 23, 1986 - Jan 11, 1987)
  • Directed by Jerry Zaks
PlayComedyRevival
The House of Blue Leaves (Apr 29, 1986 - Mar 15, 1987)
  • Directed by Jerry Zaks
PlayComedyOriginal
Tintypes (Oct 23, 1980 - Jan 11, 1981)
  • Performer: Jerry Zaks [Performer]
MusicalRevueOriginal
Once in a Lifetime (Jun 15, 1978 - Aug 27, 1978)
  • Performer: Jerry Zaks [Weisskopf]
PlayComedyRevival
Grease (Feb 14, 1972 - Apr 13, 1980)
  • Performer: Jerry Zaks
    • Kenickie - Replacement
MusicalComedyOriginal
Mrs. Doubtfire (Sep 24, 2023 - Present)
  • Directed by Jerry Zaks
MusicalComedyOriginal
A Bronx Tale The Musical (Oct 14, 2018 - Aug 04, 2019)
  • Directed by Jerry Zaks
MusicalDramaOriginal
Hello, Dolly! (Sep 25, 2018 - Mar 11, 2020)
  • Directed by Jerry Zaks
MusicalComedyRevival
Sister Act (Oct 02, 2012 - Jun 29, 2014)
  • Directed by Jerry Zaks
MusicalComedyOriginal
The Addams Family (Sep 15, 2011 - Dec 30, 2012)
  • Entire Production Under the Supervision of Jerry Zaks
MusicalOriginal
The 101 Dalmations Musical (Oct 13, 2009 - Apr 18, 2010)
  • Directed by Jerry Zaks
MusicalOriginal
A Bronx Tale (Sep 02, 2008 - Apr 18, 2010)
  • Directed by Jerry Zaks
PlaySoloOriginal
Little Shop of Horrors (Aug 03, 2004 - Apr 16, 2006)
  • Directed by Jerry Zaks
MusicalComedyPuppetsRevival
South Pacific (Sep 21, 2001 - Nov 17, 2002)
  • Production Consultant: Jerry Zaks
MusicalDramaRevival
Swing! (Nov 20, 2000 - Jun 17, 2001)
  • Production Supervised by Jerry Zaks
MusicalDance RevueOriginal
Smokey Joe's Cafe (Aug 16, 1996 - Mar 15, 1998)
  • Directed by Jerry Zaks
MusicalRevueOriginal
Laughter on the 23rd Floor (Jan 10, 1995 - Jan 21, 1996)
  • Directed by Jerry Zaks
PlayComedyOriginal
Six Degrees of Separation (Oct 15, 1992 - May 16, 1993)
  • Directed by Jerry Zaks
PlayDramaOriginal
Guys and Dolls (Sep 15, 1992 - Jul 03, 1994)
  • Directed by Jerry Zaks
MusicalComedyRevival
Lend Me a Tenor (Sep 11, 1990 - May 19, 1991)
  • Directed by Jerry Zaks
PlayComedy FarceOriginal
Anything Goes (Sep 08, 1989 - Jun 24, 1990)
  • Based on the Original Lincoln Center Production Directed by Jerry Zaks
MusicalComedyRevival
Anything Goes (Oct 18, 1988 - Jan 15, 1989)
  • Directed by Jerry Zaks
MusicalComedyRevival
The Tap Dance Kid (Aug 01, 1985 - Jul 06, 1986)
  • Directed by Jerry Zaks
MusicalOriginal
Tintypes (Sep 29, 1982 - Mar 06, 1983)
  • Directed by Jerry Zaks
MusicalRevueOriginal
Grease (Dec 22, 1972 - Dec 28, 1974)
  • Performer: Jerry Zaks [Kenickie]
MusicalComedyOriginal

Tony Award®

 

Best Direction of a Musical

2017 | Nominee  | Hello, Dolly!
Directed by Jerry Zaks
 

Best Direction of a Musical

1996 | Nominee  | A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
Directed by Jerry Zaks
 

Best Direction of a Musical

1995 | Nominee  | Smokey Joe's Cafe
Directed by Jerry Zaks

Best Direction of a Musical

1992 | Winner  | Guys and Dolls
Directed by Jerry Zaks

Best Direction of a Play

1991 | Winner  | Six Degrees of Separation
Directed by Jerry Zaks

Best Direction of a Play

1989 | Winner  | Lend Me a Tenor
Directed by Jerry Zaks
 

Best Direction of a Musical

1988 | Nominee  | Anything Goes
Directed by Jerry Zaks

Best Direction of a Play

1986 | Winner  | The House of Blue Leaves
Directed by Jerry Zaks

Drama Desk Award

 

Outstanding Director of a Musical

2017 | Nominee  | Hello, Dolly!
Directed by Jerry Zaks
 

Outstanding Director of a Play

2006 | Nominee  | The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial
Directed by Jerry Zaks

Outstanding Director of a Musical

1992 | Winner  | Guys and Dolls
Directed by Jerry Zaks
 

Outstanding Director of a Musical

1991 | Nominee
Jerry Zaks (for "Assassins")

Outstanding Director of a Play

1991 | Winner  | Six Degrees of Separation
Directed by Jerry Zaks

Outstanding Director of a Play

1989 | Winner  | Lend Me a Tenor
Directed by Jerry Zaks
 

Outstanding Director of a Musical

1988 | Nominee  | Anything Goes
Directed by Jerry Zaks

Outstanding Director of a Play

1986 | Winner  | The House of Blue Leaves
Directed by Jerry Zaks

Outstanding Director of a Play

1986 | Winner
Directed by Jerry Zaks
Jerry Zaks (for "The Marriage of Bette & Boo")
 

Outstanding Actor in a Musical

1980 | Nominee  | Tintypes
Performer: Jerry Zaks

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