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'''Douglas Hughes''' is a Tony Award-winning American theatre director.
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'''Douglas Hughes''' is an American theatre director.


==Early life==
==Early life==
He is the son of acting couple [[Barnard Hughes]] (1915–2006) and [[Helen Stenborg]]. Hughes attended [[Harvard University]], starting as a biology major and graduating with a degree in English.<ref name=la>McCarter, Jeremy. [http://articles.latimes.com/2005/jun/01/entertainment/et-hughes1/2 "An actor's director? There's no doubt"] ''Los Angeles Times'', June 1, 2005</ref>
Hughes is the son of acting couple [[Barnard Hughes]] (1915–2006) and [[Helen Stenborg]]. He attended [[Harvard University]], starting as a biology major and graduating with a degree in English.<ref name=la1 />


==Career==
==Career==
Hughes worked for 12 years as the associate artistic director of [[Seattle Repertory Theatre]], from 1984 to 1996, under Daniel Sullivan.<ref>[http://www.seattlerep.org/Programs/50th/Council "Council"] seattlerep.org, accessed December 28, 2015</ref> The ''Los Angeles Times'' noted: "Hughes has a transparent style, emphasizing story and character, not flashy gestures. Lynne Meadow, artistic director of [[Manhattan Theatre Club]], said that he is 'a wonderful director and smart guy.' "<ref>McCarter, Jeremy. [http://articles.latimes.com/2005/jun/01/entertainment/et-hughes1 "An actor's director? There's no doubt"] ''Los Angeles Times'', June 1, 2005</ref> Hughes was the artist-in-residence at the New School for Drama, New York City, in 2007-08. He has been the associate artistic director of the Manhattan Theatre Club and director of artistic planning of the Guthrie Theater.<ref>[http://www.newschool.edu/pressroom/pressreleases/2007/20070904_drama_doughughes.html "The New School for Drama Names Doug Hughes Artist-in-Residence"] newschool.edu, September 4, 2007</ref>
Hughes worked for 12 years as the associate artistic director of [[Seattle Repertory Theatre]], from 1984 to 1996, under Daniel Sullivan.<ref>[http://www.seattlerep.org/Programs/50th/Council "Council"] seattlerep.org, accessed December 28, 2015</ref> The ''Los Angeles Times'' noted: "Hughes has a transparent style, emphasizing story and character, not flashy gestures. Lynne Meadow, artistic director of [[Manhattan Theatre Club]], said that he is 'a wonderful director and smart guy.' "<ref name=la1>McCarter, Jeremy. [http://articles.latimes.com/2005/jun/01/entertainment/et-hughes1 "An actor's director? There's no doubt"] ''Los Angeles Times'', June 1, 2005</ref> Hughes was the artist-in-residence at the New School for Drama, New York City, in 2007/08. He has been the associate artistic director of the Manhattan Theatre Club and director of artistic planning of the Guthrie Theater.<ref>[http://www.newschool.edu/pressroom/pressreleases/2007/20070904_drama_doughughes.html "The New School for Drama Names Doug Hughes Artist-in-Residence"] newschool.edu, September 4, 2007</ref> He was the artistic director at the [[Long Wharf Theatre]] from 1997 to 2001.<ref name=la1/><ref>Ehren, Christine. [http://www.playbill.com/news/article/doug-hughes-resigns-as-long-wharf-artistic-director-97082# "Doug Hughes Resigns as Long Wharf Artistic Director"] playbill.com, June 5, 2001</ref> Hughes has directed both [[Off-Broadway]] and on [[Broadway theatre|Broadway]].


In 2005, Hughes directed ''[[Doubt: A Parable]]'', for which he won the 2005 [[Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Director of a Play]],<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.playbill.com/news/article/doubt-spamalot-twelve-angry-men-la-cage-win-2005-drama-desk-awards-126056|title= Doubt, Spamalot, Twelve Angry Men, La Cage Win 2005 Drama Desk Awards|publisher=Playbill|date=2005-05-23|accessdate=2015-04-26}}</ref> and 2005 [[Tony Award for Best Direction of a Play]] awards.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/06/06/AR2005060601554.html|title='Spamalot,' 'Doubt' Top Tony Awards|publisher=Washington Post|date=2005-06-06|accessdate=2015-04-26}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.playbill.com/news/article/doubts-doug-hughes-to-direct-ever-after-musical-creative-team-announced-127235|title= Doubt's Doug Hughes to Direct Ever After Musical; Creative Team Announced|publisher=Playbill|date=2005-05-23|accessdate=2015-04-26}}</ref>
He directed ''The Grey Zone'' by Tim Blake Nelson Off-Broadway at the [[MCC Theater]] in 1996, and won the 1995/96 [[Obie Award]] for Direction.<ref>[http://lortel.org/Archives/Production/527 ''The Grey Zone''] lortel.org, accessed December 30, 2015</ref> In 2004 and 2005, Hughes directed ''[[Doubt: A Parable]]'' Off-Broadway and on Broadway, for which he won the 2005 [[Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Director of a Play]],<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.playbill.com/news/article/doubt-spamalot-twelve-angry-men-la-cage-win-2005-drama-desk-awards-126056|title=''Doubt'', ''Spamalot'', ''Twelve Angry Men'', ''La Cage Win'' 2005 Drama Desk Awards|work=Playbill|date=2005-05-23|access-date=2015-04-26}}</ref> and the 2005 [[Tony Award for Best Direction of a Play]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/06/06/AR2005060601554.html|title=''Spamalot'', ''Doubt'' Top Tony Awards|newspaper=Washington Post|date=2005-06-06|access-date=2015-04-26}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.playbill.com/news/article/doubts-doug-hughes-to-direct-ever-after-musical-creative-team-announced-127235|title=''Doubt''{{'}}s Doug Hughes to Direct Ever After Musical; Creative Team Announced|work=Playbill|date=2005-05-23|access-date=2015-04-26}}</ref>


In 2009, Hughes directed the [[Beau Willimon]] play ''Farragut North,'' starring [[Chris Pine]] and [[Chris Noth]] at [[Geffen Playhouse]] in Los Angeles.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.broadwayworld.com/los-angeles/article/Noth-Pine-Head-FARRAGUT-NORTH-at-Geffen-Beginning-618-20090618-page6|title=Noth & Pine Head 'FARRAGUT NORTH' at Geffen Beginning 6/18|author=BWW News Desk|website=BroadwayWorld.com|language=en|access-date=2019-07-12}}</ref>
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Hughes has directed both [[Off-Broadway]] and on Broadway. As a Resident Director of the [[Roundabout Theatre]], he has directed many plays for the Roundabout.<ref>[http://www.lct.org/shows/people/doug-hughes/ "Doug Hughes"] lct.org, accessed December 28, 2015</ref> He directed ''Frozen'' in 2004 at the Circle in the Square, receiving a nomination for the 2004 Tony Award, Direction of a Play.<ref>[http://www.playbillvault.com/Show/Detail/3220/Frozen "'Frozen' Broadway"] playbillvault.com, accessed December 28, 2015</ref> He directed ''[[Death Takes a Holiday (musical)|Death Takes a Holiday]]'' Off-Broadway in 2011, and received a nomination for the 2012 Drama Desk Award, Outstanding Director of a Musical. He directed ''Inherit the Wind'' in 2007 at the [[Lyceum Theatre]], and was nominated for the 2007 Drama Desk Award, Outstanding Director of a Play.<ref>[http://www.playbillvault.com/Show/Detail/7084/Inherit-the-Wind "'Inherit the Wind' Broadway"] playbillvault.com, accessed December 28, 2015</ref> He has directed several plays for the [[Manhattan Theatre Club]], including ''Outside Mullinger'' in 2014.<ref>[http://www.playbillvault.com/Show/Detail/14031/Outside-Mullingar "'Outside Mullinger' Broadway"] playbillvault.com, accessed December 28, 2015</ref>

As a Resident Director of the [[Roundabout Theatre]], he has directed many plays for the Roundabout,<ref>[http://www.lct.org/shows/people/doug-hughes/ "Doug Hughes"] lct.org, accessed December 28, 2015</ref> including ''[[The Big Knife (play)|The Big Knife]]'' in 2013<ref>[http://ibdb.com/Show/View/2012 ''The Big Knife''] ibdb.com, accessed December 30, 2015</ref> and ''[[Mrs. Warren's Profession]]'' in 2010.<ref>[http://ibdb.com/Show/View/6327 ''Mrs. Warren's Profession''] ibdb.com, accessed December 30, 2015</ref><ref>Sommer, Elyse. [http://www.curtainup.com/mrswarrenny10.html "CurtainUp Review. ''Mrs. Warren's Profession''] curtainup.com, September 29, 2010</ref>

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He directed ''[[Frozen (play)|Frozen]]'' in 2004 at the [[Circle in the Square]] on Broadway and at the MCC Theater Off-Broadway, receiving a nomination for the 2004 Tony Award, Direction of a Play,<ref>[http://www.playbillvault.com/Show/Detail/3220/Frozen "''Frozen'' Broadway"] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160118095038/http://www.playbillvault.com/Show/Detail/3220/Frozen |date=January 18, 2016 }} playbillvault.com, accessed December 28, 2015</ref> and 2004 Outer Critics Circle Award nomination, Outstanding Director of a Play.<ref>[http://lortel.org/Archives/Production/3080 "''Frozen'' Off-Broadway"] lortel.org, accessed december 30, 2015</ref> He directed the musical ''[[Death Takes a Holiday (musical)|Death Takes a Holiday]]'' Off-Broadway in 2011,<ref>Isherwood, Charles. [http://theater.nytimes.com/2011/07/22/theater/reviews/death-takes-a-holiday-at-laura-pels-theater-review.html?pagewanted=all "Set Aside That Scythe, and Let’s Put on a Show"], ''The New York Times'', July 21, 2011</ref> and received a nomination for the 2012 Drama Desk Award, Outstanding Director of a Musical. He directed ''Inherit the Wind'' in 2007 at the [[Lyceum Theatre (Broadway)|Lyceum Theatre]], and was nominated for the 2007 Drama Desk Award, Outstanding Director of a Play.<ref>[http://www.playbillvault.com/Show/Detail/7084/Inherit-the-Wind "''Inherit the Wind'' Broadway"] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160118095043/http://www.playbillvault.com/Show/Detail/7084/Inherit-the-Wind |date=January 18, 2016 }} playbillvault.com, accessed December 28, 2015</ref> He has directed several plays for the [[Manhattan Theatre Club]], including ''[[Outside Mullingar]]'' in 2014,<ref>[http://www.playbillvault.com/Show/Detail/14031/Outside-Mullingar "''Outside Mullingar'' Broadway"] playbillvault.com, accessed December 28, 2015</ref> and ''[[Le Père|The Father]]'' in 2015/16.<ref>[http://www.manhattantheatreclub.com/2015-16-season/the-father/ ''The Father''], production details, Manhattan Theatre Club</ref>

He directed the new play by [[Ayad Akhtar]] ''[[Junk: The Golden Age of Debt]]'' in its world premiere at [[La Jolla Playhouse]] in 2016 and on Broadway in 2017.<ref>[http://www.playbill.com/production/junk-vivian-beaumont-theater-2017-2018# ''Junk''] Playbill (vault), retrieved April 25, 2018</ref>


==References==
==References==
'''Notes'''
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'''Bibliography'''
{{cite web | author=Staff writers | title=Biography: Doug Hughes | url=http://www.americantheatrewing.org/biography/detail/doug_hughes | publisher=American Theater Wing | year=2006 | accessdate=2008-05-28}}
*{{cite web | author=Staff | title=Biography: Doug Hughes | url=http://www.americantheatrewing.org/biography/detail/doug_hughes | publisher=American Theater Wing | year=2006 | access-date=2008-05-28 | url-status=dead | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080217010138/http://www.americantheatrewing.org/biography/detail/doug_hughes | archive-date=2008-02-17 }}


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For the American political activist, see Doug Hughes (activist).

Douglas Hughes is an American theatre director.

Early life[edit]

Hughes is the son of acting couple Barnard Hughes (1915–2006) and Helen Stenborg. He attended Harvard University, starting as a biology major and graduating with a degree in English.[1]

Career[edit]

Hughes worked for 12 years as the associate artistic director of Seattle Repertory Theatre, from 1984 to 1996, under Daniel Sullivan.[2] The Los Angeles Times noted: "Hughes has a transparent style, emphasizing story and character, not flashy gestures. Lynne Meadow, artistic director of Manhattan Theatre Club, said that he is 'a wonderful director and smart guy.' "[1] Hughes was the artist-in-residence at the New School for Drama, New York City, in 2007/08. He has been the associate artistic director of the Manhattan Theatre Club and director of artistic planning of the Guthrie Theater.[3] He was the artistic director at the Long Wharf Theatre from 1997 to 2001.[1][4] Hughes has directed both Off-Broadway and on Broadway.

He directed The Grey Zone by Tim Blake Nelson Off-Broadway at the MCC Theater in 1996, and won the 1995/96 Obie Award for Direction.[5] In 2004 and 2005, Hughes directed Doubt: A Parable Off-Broadway and on Broadway, for which he won the 2005 Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Director of a Play,[6] and the 2005 Tony Award for Best Direction of a Play.[7][8]

In 2009, Hughes directed the Beau Willimon play Farragut North, starring Chris Pine and Chris Noth at Geffen Playhouse in Los Angeles.[9]

As a Resident Director of the Roundabout Theatre, he has directed many plays for the Roundabout,[10] including The Big Knife in 2013[11] and Mrs. Warren's Profession in 2010.[12][13]

He directed Frozen in 2004 at the Circle in the Square on Broadway and at the MCC Theater Off-Broadway, receiving a nomination for the 2004 Tony Award, Direction of a Play,[14] and 2004 Outer Critics Circle Award nomination, Outstanding Director of a Play.[15] He directed the musical Death Takes a Holiday Off-Broadway in 2011,[16] and received a nomination for the 2012 Drama Desk Award, Outstanding Director of a Musical. He directed Inherit the Wind in 2007 at the Lyceum Theatre, and was nominated for the 2007 Drama Desk Award, Outstanding Director of a Play.[17] He has directed several plays for the Manhattan Theatre Club, including Outside Mullingar in 2014,[18] and The Father in 2015/16.[19]

He directed the new play by Ayad Akhtar Junk: The Golden Age of Debt in its world premiere at La Jolla Playhouse in 2016 and on Broadway in 2017.[20]

References[edit]

Notes

  1. ^ a b c McCarter, Jeremy. "An actor's director? There's no doubt" Los Angeles Times, June 1, 2005
  2. ^ "Council" seattlerep.org, accessed December 28, 2015
  3. ^ "The New School for Drama Names Doug Hughes Artist-in-Residence" newschool.edu, September 4, 2007
  4. ^ Ehren, Christine. "Doug Hughes Resigns as Long Wharf Artistic Director" playbill.com, June 5, 2001
  5. ^ The Grey Zone lortel.org, accessed December 30, 2015
  6. ^ "Doubt, Spamalot, Twelve Angry Men, La Cage Win 2005 Drama Desk Awards". Playbill. 2005-05-23. Retrieved 2015-04-26.
  7. ^ "Spamalot, Doubt Top Tony Awards". Washington Post. 2005-06-06. Retrieved 2015-04-26.
  8. ^ "Doubt's Doug Hughes to Direct Ever After Musical; Creative Team Announced". Playbill. 2005-05-23. Retrieved 2015-04-26.
  9. ^ BWW News Desk. "Noth & Pine Head 'FARRAGUT NORTH' at Geffen Beginning 6/18". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved 2019-07-12.
  10. ^ "Doug Hughes" lct.org, accessed December 28, 2015
  11. ^ The Big Knife ibdb.com, accessed December 30, 2015
  12. ^ Mrs. Warren's Profession ibdb.com, accessed December 30, 2015
  13. ^ Sommer, Elyse. "CurtainUp Review. Mrs. Warren's Profession curtainup.com, September 29, 2010
  14. ^ "Frozen Broadway" Archived January 18, 2016, at the Wayback Machine playbillvault.com, accessed December 28, 2015
  15. ^ "Frozen Off-Broadway" lortel.org, accessed december 30, 2015
  16. ^ Isherwood, Charles. "Set Aside That Scythe, and Let’s Put on a Show", The New York Times, July 21, 2011
  17. ^ "Inherit the Wind Broadway" Archived January 18, 2016, at the Wayback Machine playbillvault.com, accessed December 28, 2015
  18. ^ "Outside Mullingar Broadway" playbillvault.com, accessed December 28, 2015
  19. ^ The Father, production details, Manhattan Theatre Club
  20. ^ Junk Playbill (vault), retrieved April 25, 2018

Bibliography

External links[edit]

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