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Matthew is a director of theatre, opera and film who has directed award-winning productions for many of the major British theatre companies. He was an Associate Director at the West Yorkshire Playhouse and was an Artistic Associate at The Old Vic before being appointed in 2014 to succeed Kevin Spacey as Artistic Director of the theatre. Matthew's theatre credits include The Caretaker, The Master Builder and Future Conditional (The Old Vic), Matilda The Musical (RSC, West End and Broadway, 7 Olivier Awards, including Best Director and Best New Musical, and 4 Tony Awards), Ghost: The Musical and La Bete (West End and Broadway), Deathtrap (West End), The Norman Conquests (West End and Broadway, Tony Award for Best Revival of a Play), God of Carnage (West End and Broadway, Tony Award for Best Play and Best Direction of a Play), Boeing-Boeing (West End, Broadway and UK tour, Tony Award for Best Revival of a play and Olivier nomination for Best Revival of a Play), Speed-the-Plow (The Old Vic), the theatrical adaptation of The Lord of the Rings (also co-writer, Toronto and West End), Buried Child (National Theatre), Endgame (West End), Our House (West End, Olivier Award for Best Musical), Follies (Broadway), Life x 3 (National Theatre, The Old Vic and Broadway), True West (Donmar Warehouse and Broadway), The Unexpected Man (RSC, West End and Broadway), Art (Broadway, West End and Los Angeles, Olivier and Tony Awards for Best Play), Hamlet and Henry V (RSC), Volpone (National Theatre, Evening Standard Award for Best Director), Much Ado About Nothing (West End) and Betrayal, Death of a Salesman, The Plough and the Stars, Fiddler on the Roof and Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf (West Yorkshire Playhouse). Opera credits include Falstaff and Così Fan Tutte (ENO) and The Rake's Progress (ROH and WNO). Matthew directed feature films Pride (2014, BIFA Best British Independent Film, BAFTA and Golden Globe nominations) and Simpatico (1999).

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Matthew Warchus Awards and Nominations

Olivier Awards - 2017 - Best Director

Matthew Warchus, Groundhog Day

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2017 - Outstanding Director of a Musical

Matthew Warchus, Groundhog Day

Tony Awards - 2017 - Best Direction of a Musical

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BroadwayWorld Awards - 2013 - Best Direction of a Musical

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Drama Desk Awards - 2013 - Outstanding Director of a Musical

Matthew Warchus, Matilda the Musical

Tony Awards - 2013 - Best Direction of a Musical

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Olivier Awards - 2012 - Best Director

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Drama Desk Awards - 2009 - Outstanding Director of a Play

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New York Drama Critics Circle Awards - 2009 - Special Citations

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Olivier Awards - 2009 - Best Company Performance

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Olivier Awards - 2009 - Best Revival

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Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2009 - Outstanding Director of a Play

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Tony Awards - 2009 - Best Direction of a Play

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Tony Awards - 2009 - Best Direction of a Play

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Drama Desk Awards - 2008 - Outstanding Director of a Play

Matthew Warchus, Boeing-Boeing

Tony Awards - 2008 - Best Direction of a Play

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Drama Desk Awards - 2000 - Outstanding Director - Play

Matthew Warchus, The Unexpected Man

Tony Awards - 2000 - Best Direction of a Play

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Olivier Awards - 1998 - Best Director

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Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1998 - Best Director - Play

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Tony Awards - 1998 - Best Direction of a Play

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Olivier Awards - 1997 - Best Director

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Olivier Awards - 1996 - Best Director

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Evening Standard Awards - 1995 - Best Director

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Evening Standard Awards - 1995 - Best Director

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Cast Set For JERRY'S GIRLS at Menier Chocolate Factory


The Menier Chocolate Factory has announced full casting for the revival of Jerry Herman’s JERRY’S GIRLS. Hannah Chissick directs Cassidy Janson, Lyn Paul and Julie Yammanee. 

THE LORD OF THE RINGS - A Musical Tale to Have US Premiere This Summer


Paul Hart's production of THE LORD OF THE RINGS – A Musical Tale will make its U.S. Premiere this summer at The Yard at Chicago Shakespeare Theater. Learn more about the show!

Dates Set For OEDIPUS at the Old Vic, Starring Rami Malek


Dates have been confirmed for Oedipus, starring Rami Malek which will run at The Old Vic in 2025.  Learn more about the production here including the full cast, and how to get tickets!

How Often are People Tony-Nominated for Different Shows in the Same Season?


This time, the reader question was: How often are people Tony Award-nominated for different shows in the same season?

JERRY'S GIRLS Revival Will Open Next Month at Menier Chocolate Factory


A major revival of Jerry Herman's Jerry's Girls will open at The Menier Chocolate Factory next month. Directed by Hannah Chissick, with choreography by Matt Cole, musical supervision and arrangements by Sarah Travis, and an all-female band, this new production opens on 22 May.

MATILDA, THE MUSICAL Returns to Enlighten, Inspire and Entertain


The Olivier Award-winning musical 'Matilda,' based on the beloved children’s book by Roald Dahl, is back on its feet and continues to tour Asia and the Middle East next. Its creative team and many of its original cast and crew thought they’d be back on the road in the latter part of 2020, but the pandemic has kept them a little longer.

Meet the Cast of PATRIOTS, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway


The Almeida Theatre production of Patriots officially begins previews on Broadway tonight, April 1. Meet the cast of Patriots here!

James Corden and Anna Maxwell Martin To Lead THE CONSTITUENT At The Old Vic


Tony and Olivier Award-winner James Corden and actress Anna Maxwell have signed on to lead, The Constituent, a new stage play from Olivier Award-winner Joe Penhall.

RSC's MATILDA THE MUSICAL to Welcome New Cast Members; Booking Extended


The Royal Shakespeare Company's production of Matilda The Musical is welcoming new cast members. See who is staring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Full Broadway Cast Set For PATRIOTS, Starring Michael Stuhlbarg, Will Keen, and More


The full Broadway cast has been announced for the Almeida Theatre production of Patriots, the new play by Peter Morgan. Learn more about the show and find out who is starring here!

These Stars of SUCCESSION Have Ties to the Stage


With Jeremy Strong making his Broadway return in An Enemy of the People this season, BroadwayWorld is exploring some of the others stars of the iconic series Succession, who have ties to the stage.

Could THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY Starring Sarah Snook Transfer to Broadway?


Will The Picture of Dorian Gray starring Sarah Snook transfer to Broadway in 2025?

Photos: First Look at Sarah Snook in THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY


The Picture of Dorian Gray has officially made its UK premiere at The Theatre Royal Haymarket, starring the critically acclaimed Sarah Snook in a ground-breaking adaptation of Oscar Wilde’s only novel. Check out photos of Snook in action here!

Review: GROUNDHOG DAY THE MUSICAL at Princess Theatre


Fun and witty, with elements of dark humour, yet also philosophically heart-warming. This musical provides an excellent psychological examination of the human condition and not only honours, but excellently extends upon, the classic Columbia Pictures 1993 film of the same name.

Interview: Andy Karl On Returning To GROUNDHOG DAY, the Show's International Success & More


BrodwayWorld sat down with Andy Karl to find out all about him living his own personal 'Groundhog Day' down under in Melbourne, the musical's Broadway run, and more.

Video: Watch the 2024 West End Trailer For MATILDA THE MUSICAL


 Royal Shakespeare Company’s West End production of Matilda The Musical is now in its 12th year and continues to play to packed houses at the Cambridge Theatre. Watch an all new 2024 trailer for the musical in the video here!

Indira Varma and Rami Malek to Star in OEDIPUS in London in 2025


The Old Vic has announced the world premiere of Ella Hickson’s Oedipus, starring Academy Award winner Rami Malek (Bohemian Rhapsody, No Time To Die) and Olivier Award winner Indira Varma (Present Laughter, Game of Thrones).

Rialto Chatter: Will SUCCESSION's Sarah Snook Make Broadway Debut in THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY?


Will Succession star Sarah Snook star in The Picture of Dorian Gray on Broadway?

London Premiere of Sophie Treadwell's MACHINAL Announced


The Old Vic and Ustinov Studio, Theatre Royal Bath have announced the London premiere of Sophie Treadwell’s Machinal, directed by Richard Jones (Endgame, The Hairy Ape) and starring The Stage 100 2024 Rising Star Rosie Sheehy (Oleanna, Romeo and Julie), in a limited run from 11 April-01 June 2024.

Tim Minchin Discusses Why GROUNDHOG DAY Failed to Find an Audience on Broadway


In an interview with the Sydney Morning Herald, Tim Minchin discussed the experience of bringing Groundhog Day to Broadway, and why he thinks the show, which was a hit in London, didn't succeed in New York.

Matthew Warchus FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Matthew Warchus written?

Matthew Warchus has written 1 shows including Lord of the Rings (Bookwriter/Lyricist).

What awards has Matthew Warchus been nominated for?

Matthew Warchus has been nominated for various awards throughout his career. Some of his nominations include Best Director at the Olivier Awards for "Groundhog Day," "Matilda The Musical," and "Hamlet." He was also nominated for Outstanding Director of a Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "Groundhog Day" and "Matilda the Musical." Additionally, Warchus received nominations for Best Direction of a Musical at the Tony Awards for "Groundhog Day" and "Matilda the Musical." Other nominations include Outstanding Director of a Play at the Drama Desk Awards for "The Norman Conquests," "Boeing-Boeing," and "The Unexpected Man." Warchus was also nominated for Best Director at the Evening Standard Awards for "Volpone" and "Henry V," among others.

What awards has Matthew Warchus won?

Matthew Warchus has won several awards throughout his career, including Best Direction of a Musical at the BroadwayWorld Awards for Matilda, Best Director at the Olivier Awards for Matilda The Musical, Outstanding Director of a Play at the Drama Desk Awards for The Norman Conquests, Special Citations at the New York Drama Critics Circle Awards for The Norman Conquests, Outstanding Director of a Play at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for The Norman Conquests, Best Direction of a Play at the Tony Awards for God of Carnage, Outstanding Director - Play at the Drama Desk Awards for The Unexpected Man, Best Director at the Evening Standard Awards for Volpone, and Best Director at the Evening Standard Awards for Henry V.

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