- (April 2002) Directed "The Full Monty", a musical by David Yazbek and Terrence McNally (Ahmanson Theatre, Los Angeles, California, USA).
- (June 2002) He directed "Hairspray", a musical by Marc Shaiman, 'Scott Wittman', Mark O'Donnell and Thomas Meehan (5th Avenue Theater, Seattle, Washington, USA).
- (September 2002) Directed "Imaginary Friends", a play by Nora Ephron (Old Globe Theater, San Diego, California, USA).
- In 1976, he directed the Houston Opera's production of George Gershwin's "Porgy and Bess", the most complete staged production of the opera, up to that time.
- (March 2005) Directed "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels", a musical by Jeffrey Lane and David Yazbek (Imperial Theatre, New York City, New York, USA).
- (February 2007) Directed "Coast of Utopia: Salvage", a play by Tom Stoppard (Lincoln Center Theater, New York City, New York, USA).
- (March 2009) Directed "Impressionism", a play by Michael Jacobs (Gerald Schoenfeld Theater, New York City, New York, USA).
- (November 2006) Directed "The Coast of Utopia: Voyage", a play by Tom Stoppard on Broadway (Lincoln Center/Vivian Beaumont, New York City, New York, USA).
- (September 22, 2010 - October 24, 2010) He directed the original Broadway version of the musical, "Hairspray", based on John Waters's film, was performed at the Paper Mill Playhouse in Millburn, New Jersey. Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman were the lyricists. Marc Shaiman was also the musical director. Jerry Mitchell and Michele Lynch were the choreographers. Matt Lenz was the director for this production.
- (March 7, 2011 - May 8, 2011) He directed the musical stage adaptation of Frank Abagnale Jr. and Stan Redding's book, "Catch Me if You Can", at the Neil Simon Theatre on Broadway in New York City with Aaron Tveit (played Frank Abagnale Jr.), Kerry Butler, Norbert Leo Butz (played "Carl Hanratty, FBI") and Tom Wopat (played "Frank Abagnale Sr.") in the cast. Terrence McNally wrote the book. Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman composed the original score and music. Jerry Mitchell was the choreographer.
- (October 1988) He directed A.R. Gurney's play, "The Cocktail Hour", at the Promenade Theatre in New York City with Nancy Marchand, Keene Curtis, Bruce Davison and Holland Taylor in the cast.
- (1994) Stage Play: Damn Yankees. Musical comedy (revival). Written by George Abbott [final Broadway credit during lifetime; see notes] and Douglass Wallop [posthumous credit], from Wallop's novel "The Year of the Yankees." Music by Richard Adler and Jerry Ross. Lyrics by Richard Adler and Jerry Ross. From the novel "The Year the Yankees Lost the Pennant" by Douglass Wallop. Book revisions by Jack O'Brien. Music orchestrated by Douglas Besterman. Dance arrangements by Tom Fay. Additional dance arrangements by David Krane. Vocal arrangements by James Raitt. Assistant Choreographer: Kathleen Marshall. Choreographed by Rob Marshall. Special Effects by Gregory Meeh. Assistant Director: Will Roberson. Directed by Jack O'Brien. Marquis Theatre: 3 Mar 1994- 6 Aug 1995 (533 performances + 18 previews that began on 14 Feb 1994). Cast: Victor Garber (as "Applegate"), Bebe Neuwirth (as "Lola"), Jarrod Emick (as "Joe Hardy"), Dennis Kelly (as "Joe Boyd"), Dick Latessa (as "Van Buren"), Vicki Lewis (as "Gloria Thorpe"), Linda Stephens (as "Meg Boyd"), Michael Berresse (as "Bomber"), Jeff Blumenkrantz (as "Smokey"), Paula Leggett Chase (as "Betty"), Terrence Currier (as "Welch"), Bruce Anthony Davis (as "Henry"), Cory English (as "Bubba"), John Ganun (as "Mickey"), Gregory Jbara (as "Sohovik"), Susan Mansur (as "Sister"), Cynthia Onrubia (as "Kitty"), Joey Pizzi (as "Vernon"), Scott Robertson (as "Del"), Amy Ryder (as "Photographer/Rita"), Nancy Ticotin (as "Donna"), Michael Winther (as "Ozzie"), Scott Wise (as "Rocky"). Swings: Robyn Peterman (as "Swing") and Mark Santoro (as "Swing"). Standby: Patrick Quinn (as "Applegate"). Understudies: Michael Berresse (as "Joe Hardy"), Paula Leggett Chase (as "Meg Boyd"), John Ganun (as "Joe Hardy"), Robyn Peterman (as "Gloria Thorpe"), Scott Robertson (as "Joe Boyd/Van Buren/Welch"), Amy Ryder (as "Sister") and Nancy Ticotin (as "Lola"). Replacement cast: Mel Allen (as "Stadium Voice"), Karen Babcock (as "Kitty"), John Bolton (as "Lo-Tone/Play-by-Play Announcer/Stadium P.A. Announcer/Ozzie") [Broadway debut], Bill Brassea (as "Bubba"), Meg Bussert (as "Rita/Photographer"), Mark Chmiel (as "Smokey/Voice of TV Sportscaster"), Charlotte d'Amboise(as "Lola"), David Elder (as "Bomber/Lo-Tone"), Allen Fitzpatrick (as "Del") [from May 1995- 6 Aug 1995], Louis D. Giovannetti (as "Sohovik/Voice of Narrator"), JoAnn M. Hunter (as "Hi-Tone/Kitty"), Gregory Jbara (as "Voice of Narrator"), Troy Britton Johnson (as "Lo-Tone/Mickey"), Eric Kunze (as "Joe Hardy"), Liz Larsen (as "Gloria Thorpe"), Jerry Lewis (as "Applegate") [Broadway debut], Roxie Lucas (as "Lulu/Photographer"), Penny Ayn Maas (as "Betty/Hi-Tone"), Rod McCune (as "Rocky"), Christopher Monteleone (as "Mickey"), Robb Edward Morris (as "Bomber"), Cynthia Onrubia (as "Hi-Tone"), Scott Robertson (as "Ad Executive"), Malinda Shaffer (as "Donna/Hi-Tone"), Jason Workman (as "Joe Hardy"). Swings: Linda Gabler, Rod McCune, Jim T. Ruttman, David A. Wood [Broadway debut]. Standby: Valerie Wright (as "Lola"). Understudies: Meg Bussert (as "Meg Boyd"), David Elder (as "Joe Hardy), Allen Fitzpatrick (as "Joe Boyd/Van Buren/Welch"), Linda Gabler (as "Gloria Thorpe"), Troy Britton Johnson (as "Joe Hardy"), Roxie Lucas (as "Sister"), Malinda Shaffer (as "Gloria Thorpe/Lola"). Produced by Mitchell Maxwell, PolyGram Diversified Entertainment, Dan Markley, Kevin McCollum, Victoria Maxwell, Fred H. Krones, Andrea Nasher, The Frankel-Viertel-Baruch Group, Paula Heil Fisher and Julie Ross. Produced in association with Jon B. Platt, Alan J. Schuster and Peter Breger. Associate Producer: Thomas Hall, Jennifer Manocherian, Jonathan Pillot, Andrea Pines, TDI Inc., Mark Balsam [earliest Broadway credit], Meyer Ackerman, Julian Schlossberg and Workin' Man Films Inc. Notes: (1) Previously filmed as Damn Yankees (1958). (2) Mr. Abbott, at age 107 (!) had no direct involvement with this production and died on 31 Jan 1995 while this show was still running.
- (2003) Stage Play: Henry IV. Historical drama (revival). Written by William Shakespeare. Adaptation: Dakin Matthews. Incidental music by Mark Bennett. Associate Director: Matt August. Scenic Design by Ralph Funicello. Directed by Jack O'Brien. Vivian Beaumont Theatre: 20 Nov 2003- 18 Jan 2004 (58 performances + 20 previews that began on 28 Oct 2003). Cast: Tyrees Allen (as "Earl of Westmoreland"), Anastasia Barzee (as "Lady Mortimer"), Terry Beaver (as "Earl of Northumberland"), Tom Bloom (as "Archbishop of York/Justice Silence"), Christine Marie Brown (as "Ensemble"), Stevie Ray Dallimore (as "Lord Hastings"), Stephen DeRosa (as "Bardolph"), Richard Easton (as "King Henry IV"), Genevieve Elam (as "Doll Tearsheet"), Peter Jay Fernandez (as "Sir Richard Vernon"), Scott Ferrara (as "Edmund Mortimer"), Ethan Hawke (as "Henry Percy, Hotspur"), Michael Hayden (as "Henry, "Hal," Prince of Wales, son to the King"), Dana Ivey (as "Lady Northumberland/Mistress Quickly"), Byron Jennings (as "Thomas Percy, Earl of Worcester"), Albert Jones (as "Ensemble"), Ty Jones (as "Nym/Ensemble"), Kevin Kline (as "Sir John Falstaff"), Aaron Krohn (as "Francis"), David Manis (as "Pistol"), Dakin Matthews (as "Chief Justice Warwick/Owen Glendower"), Audra McDonald (as "Lady Percy"), Jed Orlemann (as "Ralph/Davy"), Lorenzo Pisoni (as "John of Lancaster, son to the King"), Steve Rankin (as "Poins"), Lucas Caleb Rooney (as "Ensemble"), Daniel Stewart Sherman (as "Ensemble"), Corey Stoll (as "Ensemble"), Baylen Thomas (as "Ensemble"), Jeff Weiss (as "Justice Shallow"), Nance Williamson (as "Ensemble"), C.J. Wilson (as "Earl of Douglas"), Richard Ziman (as "Ensemble"). Understudies: Christine Marie Brown (as "Davy/Doll Tearsheet/Lady Mortimer/Lady Percy"), Stevie Ray Dallimore (as "Earl of Westmoreland/Poins/Thomas Percy"), Stephen DeRosa (as "Justice Shallow/Justice Silence"), Peter Jay Fernandez (as "Earl of Northumberland"), Scott Ferrara (as "Henry Percy"), Albert Jones (as "Nym"), Ty Jones (as "Sir Richard Vernon"), Aaron Krohn (as "Bardolph"), David Manis (as "Sir John Falstaff"), Dakin Matthews (as "King Henry IV"), Jed Orlemann (as "John of Lancaster"), Lorenzo Pisoni (as "Henry"), Lucas Caleb Rooney (as "Earl of Douglas"), Baylen Thomas (as "Edmund Mortimer/Lord Hastings), Nance Williamson (as "Lady Northumberland/Mistress Quickly"), C.J. Wilson (as "Pistol") and Richard Ziman (as "Archbishop of York/Chief Justice Warwick/Owen Glendower"). Produced by Lincoln Center Theater (André Bishop: Artistic Director. Bernard Gersten: Executive Producer).
- (March 21, 2013 - June 16, 2013) Directing Douglas Carter Beane's latest play, "The Nance", in a limited Broadway engagement at Lincoln Center Theater at The Lyceum in New York City. It co-stars Nathan Lane, 'Cady Huffman' and Lewis J. Stadlen.
- (1997) He directed Richard Adler and Jerry Ross's musical, "Damn Yankees," at the Adelphi Theatre in London, England with Jerry Lewis, April Nixon, Joy Franz, Ellen Grosso, Dennis Kelly, Jamie Ross, and John-Michael Flate in the cast.
- (2000) He directed David Yazbeck's musical, "The Full Monty," at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre on Broadway in New York City with Patrick Wilson, John Ellison Conlee, Jason Danieley, Romain Fruge, Jane Connell, Lisa Datz, Andre De Shields, Annie Golden, Marcus Neville, and Emily Skinner in the cast.
- (2001) He directed David Yazbeck's musical, "The Full Monty," at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre on Broadway in New York City with Patrick Wilson, John Ellison Conlee, Jason Danieley, Romain Fruge, Jane Connell, Lisa Datz, Andre De Shields, Annie Golden, Marcus Neville, and Emily Skinner in the cast.
- (1970) He directed Oscar Wilde's play, "The Importance of Being Earnest," in an American Conservatory Theatre production at the Geary and Marine Memorial Theatres in San Francisco, California.
- (1970 - 1971) Stuart Hample, Bob James, and his play, "The Time of Your Life," was performed in an American Conservatory Theatre production at the Geary and Marine Memorial Theatres in San Francisco, California. Ellis Rabb was director.
- (1972 - 1973) He directed George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart's play, "You Can't Take It With You," in an American Conservatory Theatre production at the Geary and Marine Memorial Theatres in San Francisco, California.
- (1973 - 1974) He directed George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart's play, "You Can't Take It With You," in an American Conservatory Theatre production in San Francisco, California.
- (1976 - 1977) He directed George Bernard Shaw's play, "Man and Superman," in an American Conservatory Theatre production in San Francisco, California.
- (1980 - 1981) He directed Jean Giraudoux's play, "The Trojan War Will Not Take Place," in an American Conservatory Theatre production in San Francisco, California.
- (February 16 to March 31, 1979) He directed Robert Bolt's play, "A Man for All Seasons," at the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles, California with Charlton Heston in the cast. Robert Morgan was costume designer.
- (April 10 to May 23, 1981) He directed Friedrich Schiller's play, "Mary Stuart," at the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles, California with Marsha Mason, Michael Learned, Robert Foxworth, Stephen McHattie and William Schallert in the cast.
- (April 19 to July 1, 1990) He directed A.R. Gurney's play, "The Cocktail Hour," in the Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson at the James A. Doolittle Theatre (University of California) in Los Angeles, California with Nancy Marchand, Keene Curtis, Bruce Davison and Holland Taylor in the cast. Steve Rubin was scenic designer.
- (April 10 to June 8, 2002) He directed the musical, "The Full Monty," at the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles, California. David Yazbek was composer and lyricist. Terrence McNally wrote the book.
- (September 20 to October 31, 2015) He directed the musical, "The Sound of Music," at the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles, California. Oscar Hammerstein II was lyricist. Richard Rodgers was composer. Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse wrote the book. The musical was suggested by "The Trapp Family Singers" by Maria Augusta Trapp. Danny Mefford was choreographer.
- (1965 to 1970 seasons) Rene Auberjonois, Richard A. Dysart, Allen Fletcher, Edward Hastings, Jerome Kilty, Edward Payson Call, Robert Goldsby, Nagle Jackson, Gower Champion, Edward Sherin, Francis Ford Coppola, Ellis Rabb and he were directors at the American Conservatory Theatre in San Francisco, California. William Ball was artistic director.
- (1970) He directed Oscar Wilde's play, "The Importance of Being Earnest," in an American Conservatory Theatre production (Short Season 22 weeks) at the Geary and Marines Theatres in San Francisco, California. William Ball was artistic director.
- (1970) He was hired as a director at the American Conservatory Theatre in San Francisco, California.
- (1970 to 1971 season: no double repertory) Stuart Hample, Bob James and his musical, "The Selling of the President," was performed at the American Conservatory Theatre production at the Geary and Marines Theatres in San Francisco, California. William Ball was artistic director. Ellis Rabb was director.
- (1972 to 1973 season) He directed George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart's play, "You Can't Take It With You," in an American Conservatory Theatre production at the Geary and Marines Theatres in San Francisco, California. William Ball was artistic director.
- (1969 Summer) He directed William Shakespeare's play, "The Comedy of Errors," at the Old Globe Theatre in San Diego, California. Craig Noel was artistic director.
- (1972 Summer) He directed William Shakespeare's play, "The Merry Wives of Windsor," at the Old Globe Theatre in San Diego, California. Craig Noel was artistic director.
- (1975 Summer) He directed William Shakespeare's play, "Much Ado About Nothing," at the Old Globe Theatre in San Diego, California. Craig Noel was artistic director.
- (1976 Summer) He directed William Shakespeare's play, "As You Like It," at the Old Globe Theatre in San Diego, California. Craig Noel was artistic director.
- (1975 to 1976 Winter) He directed Thornton Wilder's play, "Our Town," at the Old Globe Theatre in San Diego, California. Craig Noel was artistic director.
- (1977 Summer) He directed William Shakespeare's play, "Hamlet," at the Old Globe Theatre in San Diego, California. Noel Craig was artistic director.
- (1978 Summer) He directed William Shakespeare's play, "A Midsummer's Night Dream," at the Old Globe Theatre in San Diego, California. Craig Noel was artistic director.
- (1980 Summer) He directed William Shakespeare's play, "Romeo and Juliet," in the Old Globe Theatre production at the Festival Stage in San Diego, California. Craig Noel was artistic director.
- (1981 Summer) He was artistic director and director for William Shakespeare's play, "King Lear," in the Old Globe Theatre production at the Festival Stage in San Diego, California. Craig Noel was company director.
- (1982 Winter) He was artistic director for George Bernard Shaw's play, "Misalliance," at the Old Globe Theatre in San Diego, California. Paxton Whitehead was director. Craig Noel was company director.
- (1981 Summer) He was artistic director for William Shakespeare's play, "Much Ado About Nothing," in the Old Globe Theatre production at the Festival Stage in San Diego, California. Edward Berkeley was director. Craig Noel was company director.
- (1982 Winter) He was artistic director and director for David Rimmer's play, "Yankee Wives," at the Old Globe Theatre in San Diego, California. Craig Noel was company director.
- (1981 Summer) He was artistic director for William Wycherley's play, "The Country Wife," in the Old Globe Theatre production at the Festival Stage in San Diego, California. Jack O'Brien was artistic director. Craig Noel was company director.
- (1981 to 2007) He was artistic director at the Old Globe Theatre in San Diego, California.
- (1982 Winter) He was artistic director for William Shakespeare's play, "As You Like It," at the Old Globe Theatre in San Diego, California. Craig Noel was director and company director.
- (1981 Summer) He was artistic director for Jerome Kilty's play, "Dear Liar," in the Old Globe Theatre production at the Cassius Carter Centre Stage in San Diego, California. Craig Noel was company director.
- (1981 Summer) He was artistic director for William Shakespeare's play, "Measure for Measure," in the Old Globe Theatre production at the Festival Stage in San Diego, California. Gerald Freedman was director. Craig Noel was company director.
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