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BIO

As Artistic Director, Lynne has been the artistic visionary and leader of MTC since 1972, creating work that has put the company at the forefront of the American theatre. She has accepted every major theatre award on behalf of MTC. Directing credits include Margaret Edson’s Wit, Donald Margulies’ Collected Stories (Broadway) and The Loman Family Picnic; Charles Busch’s The Tale of the Allergist’s Wife (Broadway, national tour); Alan Ayckbourn’s Woman in Mind (Drama Desk nomination, Best Director) A Small Family Business (Broadway); David Greig’s The American Pilot; Ron Hutchinson’s Moonlight and Magnolias (MTC, Alliance Theatre); Leslie Ayvazian’s Nine Armenians (Drama Desk nomination, Best Director); David Rudkin’s Ashes (the Public, Obie Award). American premieres by Marsha Norman, Simon Gray, Howard Brenton, etc. Graduate of Bryn Mawr College, attended Yale School of Drama. Mr. Abbott Award, Margo Jones Award, Lucille Lortel Lifetime Achievement Award, The 2011 Lilly Award for Lifetime Achievement etc. Teaching: Yale, Fordham, NYU, Circle in the Square etc.

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Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 2016 - Best Play

Lynne MeadowThe Father

Tony Awards - 2014 - Best Play

Lynne Meadow, Casa Valentina

Tony Awards - 2014 - Best Play

Lynne Meadow, Outside Mullingar

Drama Desk Awards - 2013 - Outstanding Director of a Play

Lynne Meadow, The Assembled Parties

Tony Awards - 2013 - Best Play

Lynne Meadow, The Assembled Parties

Tony Awards - 2012 - Best Revival of a Play

Lynne Meadow, Master Class

Tony Awards - 2012 - Best Revival of a Play

Lynne Meadow, Wit


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The Lortels - 2011 - Lifetime Achievement Award

Lynne Meadow

Tony Awards - 2011 - Best Play

Lynne Meadow, Good People

Tony Awards - 2010 - Best Play

Lynne Meadow, Time Stands Still

Tony Awards - 2007 - Best Revival of a Play

Lynne Meadow, Translations


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Tony Awards - 2005 - Best Play

Lynne Meadow, Doubt

Drama Desk Awards - 1996 - Outstanding Director - Play

Lynne Meadow, Nine Armenians


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Drama League Awards - 1995 - Unique Contribution to the Theatre

Lynne Meadow

Drama Desk Awards - 1988 - Outstanding Director - Play

Lynne Meadow, Woman in Mind

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News


Honorees Revealed For the Stage Managers' Association Del Hughes Awards
by Stephi Wild - Jun 11, 2025

The Stage Managers’ Association (SMA) has announced its annual Del Hughes Awards for Lifetime Achievement in the Art of Stage Management. Learn more here!
Photos: Inside the 2025 Tony Awards Ceremony
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 9, 2025

Last night saw the 78th Annual Tony Awards, celebrating the incredible theater work seen on Broadway this past year. Take a look inside the CBS and Pluto TV broadcasts below including photos from the cast of shows like Death Becomes Her, Floyd Collins, Gypsy, Maybe Happy Ending, Sunset Blvd. and more.
Photos: Backstage with the 2025 Tony Awards Winners
by Bruce Glikas - Jun 9, 2025

Yesterday they were just nominees, but now... they're winners! BroadwayWorld was backstage at Radio City Music Hall for the 78th Annual Tony Awards and we've got photos of all the evening's winners.
Recap the 2025 Tony Awards Acceptance Speeches
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 8, 2025

The 78th Annual Tony Awards have arrived at last! As winners take the stage tonight, BroadwayWorld will be bringing you full text of all of the acceptance speeches. Read them in full here!
Photos: 2025 Tony Awards- Stars Walk the Red Carpet
by Bruce Glikas - Jun 8, 2025

Check out photos of all of the the red carpet looks at Radio City Music Hall for the 78th Annual Tony Awards and check back as we add more throughout the night.
Photos: Inside MTC's Spring Gala Honoring Jake Gyllenhaal
by Bruce Glikas - May 22, 2025

 Manhattan Theatre Club just hosted its 2025 Spring Gala, which was held on Monday, May 19 at Cipriani 42nd Street.  The evening was hosted by three-time Tony Award recipient Bernadette Peters . Check out photos here!
Photos: Inside The 2025 Drama League Awards
by Bruce Glikas - May 19, 2025

The best of Broadway gathered at the at the Ziegfeld Ballroom on May 16 to celebrate the 91st Annual Drama League Awards. Check out photos from the event here!
Works by David Lindsay-Abaire and Martyna Majok Join MTC 2025-26 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 14, 2025

Manhattan Theatre Club has revealed two additional shows that will be a part of the company’s 2025-2026 season. Learn more about the season and see how to purchase tickets.
2025 Tony Awards- The Nominees React
by Robert Diamond - May 1, 2025

Tonys time is here at last! The nominations for the 78th Annual Tony Awards were announced this morning by Sarah Paulson and Wendell Pierce. Follow us throughout the day, as we'll bring you Tony nominee reactions, exclusive reports, surprises, behind the scenes coverage and oh, so much more!
2025 Drama League Awards Nominations- The Full List
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 22, 2025

The Drama League announced the 2025 Drama League Awards Nominees for Outstanding Production of a Play, Outstanding Revival of a Play, Outstanding Production of a Musical, Outstanding Revival of a Musical, Outstanding Direction of a Play, Outstanding Direction of a Musical, and the much-coveted Distinguished Performance Award. We have the full list of nominees here!
Photos: STEPHEN SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS Cast Celebrates Opening Night
by Bruce Glikas - Apr 12, 2025

Cameron Mackintosh’s production of Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends, starring two-time Tony Award winner Bernadette Peters and Tony Award winner Lea Salonga, officially opened earlier this week on Broadway. Check out photos of the cast taking their opening night celebration here.
Photos: STEPHEN SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS Hosts Benefit Performance
by Bruce Glikas - Apr 3, 2025

On April 2, Manhattan Theatre Club hosted a special benefit performance of Cameron Mackintosh’s production of Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends, starring Bernadette Peters and Lea Salonga. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos here!
John Krasinski Will Lead ANGRY ALAN Off-Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 26, 2025

STUDIO  SEAVIEW's first production will be PENELOPE SKINNER’s critically acclaimed dark comedy ANGRY ALAN, starring  award-winning actor JOHN KRASINSKI. We have all of the details about the off-Broadway run here.
James Graham’s PUNCH Will Open on Broadway This Fall
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 10, 2025

BroadwayWorld has just learned that Manhattan Theatre Club has added two shows to the company’s 2025-2026 season. Check out all of the details about Punch and The Monsters here!
Photos: Bernadette Peters, Lea Salonga, & Stephen Sondheim's OLD FRIENDS Meets the Press
by Bruce Glikas - Jan 25, 2025

The cast of Manhattan Theatre Club's production of Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends met the press this week! Check out photos of the show's stars, two-time Tony Award winner Bernadette Peters and Tony Award winner Lea Salonga, and more!
Photos: Rehearsals for STEPHEN SONDHEIM’S OLD FRIENDS; Two New Cast Members Join
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 16, 2025

You can now get a first look at photos of Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends starring Bernadette Peters, Lea Salonga and more. Learn more about the new cast members joining the upcoming Broadway production!
Photos: On the Red Carpet at EUREKA DAY Opening Night
by Bruce Glikas - Dec 18, 2024

Eureka Day by Jonathan Spector, directed by Tony Award winner Anna D. Shapiro, is now officially open on Broadway. BroadwayWorld was there at opening night and you can check out photos from the red carpet here!
TDF & MTC to Host 2024-2025 NYC Regional Competition of August Wilson New Voices
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 25, 2024

TDF and Manhattan Theatre Club will cohost the 2024-25 New York City regional competition of August Wilson New Voices. this program aims to expose students from all five boroughs to August Wilson and to help participants hone their performance skills. Learn how to apply.
Beth Leavel, Ryan McCartan, Gavin Lee & More Join STEPHEN SONDHEIM’S OLD FRIENDS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 22, 2024

Manhattan Theatre Club has revealed the Broadway co-stars who will join two-time Tony Award winner Bernadette Peters and Tony Award winner Lea Salonga in Cameron Mackintosh’s production of Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
Photos: VLADIMIR Opening Night at Manhattan Theatre Club
by Bruce Glikas - Oct 16, 2024

Manhattan Theatre Club is presenting world premiere of Vladimir, written by Erika Sheffer  and directed by Tony Award winner Daniel Sullivan. Check out photos from opening night! 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Lynne Meadow been nominated for?

Best Play (Tony Awards) for The Father, Best Play (Tony Awards) for Casa Valentina, Best Play (Tony Awards) for Outside Mullingar, Outstanding Director of a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The Assembled Parties, Best Play (Tony Awards) for The Assembled Parties, Best Revival of a Play (Tony Awards) for Master Class, Best Revival of a Play (Tony Awards) for Wit, Lifetime Achievement Award (The Lortels), Best Play (Tony Awards) for Good People , Best Play (Tony Awards) for Time Stands Still, Best Revival of a Play (Tony Awards) for Translations, Best Play (Tony Awards) for Doubt, Outstanding Director - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Nine Armenians, Unique Contribution to the Theatre (Drama League Awards) and Outstanding Director - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Woman in Mind.

What awards has Lynne Meadow won?

Lynne Meadow has received several prestigious awards, including the Lifetime Achievement Award from The Lortels, the Tony Award for Best Play for Doubt, and the Drama League Award for Unique Contribution to the Theatre.

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