Michael Murray (director)

Michael Murray (born March 31, 1932) is an American stage director, producer and educator. He is one of the early leaders of the Regional Theatre Movement. Murray was co-founder of the Charles Playhouse in Boston, MA. and served as its Artistic Director for eleven years (1957–1968).[1] Murray was the Artistic Director of the Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park (1975–1985).[2] In addition, he directed productions Off-Broadway in New York[3] and at many regional theaters, including the Hartford Stage Company, Center Stage Baltimore, the Philadelphia Drama Guild, and the Huntington Theatre Company. He held the position of Chair of the Theatre Arts Department of Brandeis University (1986–2003).[4]

  1. ^ Stark, Larry, "Interview of Michael Murray", The Theatre Museum of Boston Makes History, http://www.theatermirror.com/prog1.htm
  2. ^ Burnham, Michael, "The Director's Choice", Cincinnati Magazine, October 1977, pp.93-95
  3. ^ Michael Murray, Internet Off-Broadway Database, http://www.lortel.org/lla_archive/index.cfm?search_by=people&keyword=name&first=Michael&last=Murray&middle= Archived 2012-08-04 at archive.today
  4. ^ "Michael Murray Exits Stage Left", Brandeis News – Brandeis University, April 30, 2003, http://www.mybrandeis.edu/news/item?news_item_id=101527&show...