Dear Evan Hansen and War Paint’s Michael Greif Honored at Sardi’s

Michael Greif Photo by Walter McBride

Michael Grief Photo by Walter McBride

Director Michael Grief has directed Rent, Next to Normal, If/Then, Grey Gardens and more. Last week Sardi’s created and dedicated a portrait to celebrate his career on Broadway. His casts from Dear Evan Hansen and War Paint were on hand to honor him. 

Ben Platt, Michael Greif, Christine Ebersole, Patti LuPone Photo by Walter McBride

Michael Greif, Daphne Rubin Vega Photo by Walter McBride

Michael Greif  is a stage director, born in Brooklyn. He received three Tony Award nominations for his work on Rent, Next to Normal  and Grey Gardens. Mr. Greif was nominated for Drama Desk Awards for his work on Machinal, Rent, Dogeaters and Grey Gardens. He won the Obie Award forMachinal, Rent and Dogeaters

Patti LuPone Photo by Walter McBride

He was an Artistic Associate at the New York Theatre Workshop where he directed, among others, Bright Lights, Big City (1998–99) and the original production of Rent.

Michael Greif Photo by Walter McBride