Gender
Male
Born
Jun 11, 1940
Wray, Colorado, USA
Director Performer Producer Artistic Director
Also Known As
Dan Sullivan
Relations
Husband of
Sara M. Eggert (1962 - ?) divorced
Husband of
Cecilia Ward (1974 - ?) divorced
Husband of
Shelley Plimpton (1990 - 1997) divorced
Husband of
Mimi Lieber (? - present)
See Also
Comments
Artistic Director of Seattle Repertory from 1981 - 1997
  • CREDITS
    Summer, 1976 (Apr 25, 2023 - Jun 18, 2023)
    Play, Original
    • Directed by Daniel Sullivan
    The Nap (Sep 27, 2018 - Nov 11, 2018)
    Play, Original
    • Directed by Daniel Sullivan
    Saint Joan (Apr 25, 2018 - Jun 10, 2018)
    Play, Revival
    • Directed by Daniel Sullivan
    John Lithgow: Stories By Heart (Jan 11, 2018 - Mar 04, 2018)
    Play, Original
    • Directed by Daniel Sullivan
    The Little Foxes (Apr 19, 2017 - Jul 02, 2017)
    Play, Revival
    • Directed by Daniel Sullivan
    Sylvia (Oct 27, 2015 - Jan 03, 2016)
    Play, Original
    • Directed by Daniel Sullivan
    The Country House (Oct 02, 2014 - Nov 23, 2014)
    Play, Original
    • Directed by Daniel Sullivan
    The Snow Geese (Oct 24, 2013 - Dec 14, 2013)
    Play, Original
    • Directed by Daniel Sullivan
    Orphans (Apr 18, 2013 - May 19, 2013)
    Play, Original
    • Directed by Daniel Sullivan
    Glengarry Glen Ross (Dec 08, 2012 - Jan 20, 2013)
    Play, Revival
    • Directed by Daniel Sullivan
    The Columnist (Apr 25, 2012 - Jul 08, 2012)
    Play, Original
    • Directed by Daniel Sullivan
    Good People (Mar 03, 2011 - May 29, 2011)
    Play, Original
    • Directed by Daniel Sullivan
    The Merchant of Venice (Nov 13, 2010 - Feb 20, 2011)
    Play, Revival
    • Directed by Daniel Sullivan
    Time Stands Still (Jan 28, 2010 - Jan 30, 2011)
    Play, Original
    • Directed by Daniel Sullivan
    Accent on Youth (Apr 29, 2009 - Jun 28, 2009)
    Play, Revival
    • Directed by Daniel Sullivan
    Top Girls (May 07, 2008 - Jun 29, 2008)
    Play, Original
    • Produced by Manhattan Theatre Club (Lynne Meadow, Artistic Director; Barry Grove, Executive Producer; Daniel Sullivan, Acting Artistic Director 2007-08 Season)
    Come Back, Little Sheba (Jan 24, 2008 - Mar 16, 2008)
    Play, Revival
    • Produced by Manhattan Theatre Club (Lynne Meadow, Artistic Director; Barry Grove, Executive Producer; Daniel Sullivan, Acting Artistic Director 2007-08 Season)
    • MTC Acting Artistic Director 2007-08 Season: Daniel Sullivan
    The Homecoming (Dec 16, 2007 - Apr 13, 2008)
    Play, Revival
    • Directed by Daniel Sullivan
    Mauritius (Oct 04, 2007 - Nov 25, 2007)
    Play, Original
    • MTC Acting Artistic Director 2007-08 Season: Daniel Sullivan
    Prelude to a Kiss (Mar 08, 2007 - Apr 29, 2007)
    Play, Revival
    • Directed by Daniel Sullivan
    Rabbit Hole (Feb 02, 2006 - Apr 09, 2006)
    Play, Original
    • Directed by Daniel Sullivan
    After the Night and the Music (Jun 01, 2005 - Jul 03, 2005)
    Play, Original
    • Directed by Daniel Sullivan
    Julius Caesar (Apr 03, 2005 - Jun 12, 2005)
    Play, Revival
    • Directed by Daniel Sullivan
    Brooklyn Boy (Feb 03, 2005 - Mar 27, 2005)
    Play, Original
    • Directed by Daniel Sullivan
    Sight Unseen (May 25, 2004 - Jul 25, 2004)
    Play, Original
    • Directed by Daniel Sullivan
    The Retreat From Moscow (Oct 23, 2003 - Feb 29, 2004)
    Play, Original
    • Directed by Daniel Sullivan
    Short Talks on the Universe (Nov 17, 2002 - Nov 18, 2002)
    Play, Benefit
    • Directed by Dan Sullivan
    I'm Not Rappaport (Jul 25, 2002 - Sep 08, 2002)
    Play, Revival
    • Directed by Daniel Sullivan
    Morning's at Seven (Apr 21, 2002 - Jul 28, 2002)
    Play, Revival
    • Directed by Daniel Sullivan
    Major Barbara (Jul 12, 2001 - Sep 16, 2001)
    Play, Revival
    • Directed by Daniel Sullivan
    Proof (Oct 24, 2000 - Jan 05, 2003)
    Play, Original
    • Directed by Daniel Sullivan
    A Moon for the Misbegotten (Mar 19, 2000 - Jul 02, 2000)
    Play, Revival
    • Directed by Daniel Sullivan
    Ah, Wilderness! (Mar 18, 1998 - May 03, 1998)
    Play, Revival
    • Directed by Daniel Sullivan
    An American Daughter (Apr 13, 1997 - Jun 29, 1997)
    Play, Original
    • Directed by Daniel Sullivan
    The Sisters Rosensweig (Mar 18, 1993 - Jul 16, 1994)
    Play, Original
    • Directed by Daniel Sullivan
    Conversations With My Father (Mar 22, 1992 - Mar 14, 1993)
    Play, Original
    • Directed by Daniel Sullivan
    The Heidi Chronicles (Mar 09, 1989 - Sep 01, 1990)
    Play, Original
    • Directed by Daniel Sullivan
    I'm Not Rappaport (Nov 19, 1985 - Jan 17, 1988)
    Play, Original
    • Directed by Daniel Sullivan
    A Streetcar Named Desire (Apr 26, 1973 - Jul 29, 1973)
    Play, Revival
    • Performer: Dan Sullivan
      • Pablo Gonzales - Original
    • Understudy: Dan Sullivan
      • Stanley Kowalski - Original
    The Merchant of Venice (Mar 01, 1973 - Apr 07, 1973)
    Play, Revival
    • Performer: Dan Sullivan
      • Launcelot Gobbo - Original
    The Plough and the Stars (Jan 04, 1973 - Feb 10, 1973)
    Play, Revival
    • Directed by Daniel Sullivan
    Enemies (Nov 09, 1972 - Dec 16, 1972)
    Play, Original
    • Performer: Dan Sullivan
      • Yakimov - Original
    Narrow Road to the Deep North (Jan 06, 1972 - Feb 12, 1972)
    Play, Original
    • Directed by Dan Sullivan
    The Playboy of the Western World (Jan 07, 1971 - Feb 20, 1971)
    Play, Revival
    • Performer: Dan Sullivan
      • Townsperson - Original
      • Bellman - Replacement (Jan 30, 1971 - ?)
    The Good Woman of Setzuan (Nov 05, 1970 - Dec 13, 1970)
    Play, Revival
    • Performer: Dan Sullivan
      • Brother - Original
    Camino Real (Jan 08, 1970 - Feb 21, 1970)
    Play, Revival
    • Performer: Dan Sullivan
      • Navigator - Original
    Hair (Apr 29, 1968 - Jul 01, 1972)
    Musical, Original
    • Assistant Directed by Dan Sullivan
      • Replacement
    Tiger at the Gates (Feb 29, 1968 - Apr 06, 1968)
    Play, Revival
    • Performer: Daniel Sullivan
      • Trojan - Original
    Proof (Nov 27, 2001 - Jun 23, 2002)
    Play, Original
    • Directed by Daniel Sullivan
    The Sisters Rosensweig (Jan 07, 1994 - May 28, 1995)
    Play, Original
    • Directed by Daniel Sullivan
    The Heidi Chronicles (Oct 10, 1990 - Apr 28, 1991)
    Play, Original
    • Directed by Daniel Sullivan
    I'm Not Rappaport (Nov 28, 1986 - Jul 12, 1987)
    Play, Original
    • Directed by Daniel Sullivan
  • AWARDS

    Tony Award®

     

    Best Direction of a Play

    2017 | Nominee  | The Little Foxes
    Directed by Daniel Sullivan
     

    Best Direction of a Play

    2011 | Nominee  | The Merchant of Venice
    Directed by Daniel Sullivan
     

    Best Direction of a Play

    2006 | Nominee  | Rabbit Hole
    Directed by Daniel Sullivan
     

    Best Direction of a Play

    2002 | Nominee  | Morning's at Seven
    Directed by Daniel Sullivan

    Best Direction of a Play

    2001 | Winner  | Proof
    Directed by Daniel Sullivan
     

    Best Direction of a Play

    1993 | Nominee  | The Sisters Rosensweig
    Directed by Daniel Sullivan
     

    Best Direction of a Play

    1992 | Nominee  | Conversations With My Father
    Directed by Daniel Sullivan
     

    Best Direction of a Play

    1989 | Nominee  | The Heidi Chronicles
    Directed by Daniel Sullivan

    Drama Desk Award

     

    Outstanding Director of a Play

    2017 | Nominee  | The Little Foxes
    Directed by Daniel Sullivan
     

    Outstanding Director of a Play

    2017 | Nominee
    Directed by Daniel Sullivan
    Daniel Sullivan (for "If I Forget")
     

    Outstanding Director of a Play

    2011 | Nominee  | The Merchant of Venice
    Directed by Daniel Sullivan
     

    Outstanding Play

    2008 | Nominee
    Manhattan Theatre Club (Lynne Meadow, Artistic Director; Barry Grove, Executive Producer; Daniel Sullivan, Acting Artistic Director 2007-08 Season) (for "From Up Here")
     

    Outstanding Director of a Play

    2006 | Nominee
    Daniel Sullivan (for "Stuff Happens")
     

    Outstanding Director of a Play

    2000 | Nominee
    Daniel Sullivan (for "Dinner with Friends")
     

    Outstanding Director of a Play

    1993 | Nominee  | The Sisters Rosensweig
    Directed by Daniel Sullivan
     

    Outstanding Director of a Play

    1989 | Nominee  | The Heidi Chronicles
    Directed by Daniel Sullivan

    Most Promising Director

    1972 | Winner
    Dan Sullivan (for "Suggs")
Summer, 1976 (Apr 25, 2023 - Jun 18, 2023)
Play, Original
  • Directed by Daniel Sullivan
The Nap (Sep 27, 2018 - Nov 11, 2018)
Play, Original
  • Directed by Daniel Sullivan
Saint Joan (Apr 25, 2018 - Jun 10, 2018)
Play, Revival
  • Directed by Daniel Sullivan
John Lithgow: Stories By Heart (Jan 11, 2018 - Mar 04, 2018)
Play, Original
  • Directed by Daniel Sullivan
The Little Foxes (Apr 19, 2017 - Jul 02, 2017)
Play, Revival
  • Directed by Daniel Sullivan
Sylvia (Oct 27, 2015 - Jan 03, 2016)
Play, Original
  • Directed by Daniel Sullivan
The Country House (Oct 02, 2014 - Nov 23, 2014)
Play, Original
  • Directed by Daniel Sullivan
The Snow Geese (Oct 24, 2013 - Dec 14, 2013)
Play, Original
  • Directed by Daniel Sullivan
Orphans (Apr 18, 2013 - May 19, 2013)
Play, Original
  • Directed by Daniel Sullivan
Glengarry Glen Ross (Dec 08, 2012 - Jan 20, 2013)
Play, Revival
  • Directed by Daniel Sullivan
The Columnist (Apr 25, 2012 - Jul 08, 2012)
Play, Original
  • Directed by Daniel Sullivan
Good People (Mar 03, 2011 - May 29, 2011)
Play, Original
  • Directed by Daniel Sullivan
The Merchant of Venice (Nov 13, 2010 - Feb 20, 2011)
Play, Revival
  • Directed by Daniel Sullivan
Time Stands Still (Jan 28, 2010 - Jan 30, 2011)
Play, Original
  • Directed by Daniel Sullivan
Accent on Youth (Apr 29, 2009 - Jun 28, 2009)
Play, Revival
  • Directed by Daniel Sullivan
Top Girls (May 07, 2008 - Jun 29, 2008)
Play, Original
  • Produced by Manhattan Theatre Club (Lynne Meadow, Artistic Director; Barry Grove, Executive Producer; Daniel Sullivan, Acting Artistic Director 2007-08 Season)
Come Back, Little Sheba (Jan 24, 2008 - Mar 16, 2008)
Play, Revival
  • Produced by Manhattan Theatre Club (Lynne Meadow, Artistic Director; Barry Grove, Executive Producer; Daniel Sullivan, Acting Artistic Director 2007-08 Season)
  • MTC Acting Artistic Director 2007-08 Season: Daniel Sullivan
The Homecoming (Dec 16, 2007 - Apr 13, 2008)
Play, Revival
  • Directed by Daniel Sullivan
Mauritius (Oct 04, 2007 - Nov 25, 2007)
Play, Original
  • MTC Acting Artistic Director 2007-08 Season: Daniel Sullivan
Prelude to a Kiss (Mar 08, 2007 - Apr 29, 2007)
Play, Revival
  • Directed by Daniel Sullivan
Rabbit Hole (Feb 02, 2006 - Apr 09, 2006)
Play, Original
  • Directed by Daniel Sullivan
After the Night and the Music (Jun 01, 2005 - Jul 03, 2005)
Play, Original
  • Directed by Daniel Sullivan
Julius Caesar (Apr 03, 2005 - Jun 12, 2005)
Play, Revival
  • Directed by Daniel Sullivan
Brooklyn Boy (Feb 03, 2005 - Mar 27, 2005)
Play, Original
  • Directed by Daniel Sullivan
Sight Unseen (May 25, 2004 - Jul 25, 2004)
Play, Original
  • Directed by Daniel Sullivan
The Retreat From Moscow (Oct 23, 2003 - Feb 29, 2004)
Play, Original
  • Directed by Daniel Sullivan
Short Talks on the Universe (Nov 17, 2002 - Nov 18, 2002)
Play, Benefit
  • Directed by Dan Sullivan
I'm Not Rappaport (Jul 25, 2002 - Sep 08, 2002)
Play, Revival
  • Directed by Daniel Sullivan
Morning's at Seven (Apr 21, 2002 - Jul 28, 2002)
Play, Revival
  • Directed by Daniel Sullivan
Major Barbara (Jul 12, 2001 - Sep 16, 2001)
Play, Revival
  • Directed by Daniel Sullivan
Proof (Oct 24, 2000 - Jan 05, 2003)
Play, Original
  • Directed by Daniel Sullivan
A Moon for the Misbegotten (Mar 19, 2000 - Jul 02, 2000)
Play, Revival
  • Directed by Daniel Sullivan
Ah, Wilderness! (Mar 18, 1998 - May 03, 1998)
Play, Revival
  • Directed by Daniel Sullivan
An American Daughter (Apr 13, 1997 - Jun 29, 1997)
Play, Original
  • Directed by Daniel Sullivan
The Sisters Rosensweig (Mar 18, 1993 - Jul 16, 1994)
Play, Original
  • Directed by Daniel Sullivan
Conversations With My Father (Mar 22, 1992 - Mar 14, 1993)
Play, Original
  • Directed by Daniel Sullivan
The Heidi Chronicles (Mar 09, 1989 - Sep 01, 1990)
Play, Original
  • Directed by Daniel Sullivan
I'm Not Rappaport (Nov 19, 1985 - Jan 17, 1988)
Play, Original
  • Directed by Daniel Sullivan
A Streetcar Named Desire (Apr 26, 1973 - Jul 29, 1973)
Play, Revival
  • Performer: Dan Sullivan
    • Pablo Gonzales - Original
  • Understudy: Dan Sullivan
    • Stanley Kowalski - Original
The Merchant of Venice (Mar 01, 1973 - Apr 07, 1973)
Play, Revival
  • Performer: Dan Sullivan
    • Launcelot Gobbo - Original
The Plough and the Stars (Jan 04, 1973 - Feb 10, 1973)
Play, Revival
  • Directed by Daniel Sullivan
Enemies (Nov 09, 1972 - Dec 16, 1972)
Play, Original
  • Performer: Dan Sullivan
    • Yakimov - Original
Narrow Road to the Deep North (Jan 06, 1972 - Feb 12, 1972)
Play, Original
  • Directed by Dan Sullivan
The Playboy of the Western World (Jan 07, 1971 - Feb 20, 1971)
Play, Revival
  • Performer: Dan Sullivan
    • Townsperson - Original
    • Bellman - Replacement (Jan 30, 1971 - ?)
The Good Woman of Setzuan (Nov 05, 1970 - Dec 13, 1970)
Play, Revival
  • Performer: Dan Sullivan
    • Brother - Original
Camino Real (Jan 08, 1970 - Feb 21, 1970)
Play, Revival
  • Performer: Dan Sullivan
    • Navigator - Original
Hair (Apr 29, 1968 - Jul 01, 1972)
Musical, Original
  • Assistant Directed by Dan Sullivan
    • Replacement
Tiger at the Gates (Feb 29, 1968 - Apr 06, 1968)
Play, Revival
  • Performer: Daniel Sullivan
    • Trojan - Original
Proof (Nov 27, 2001 - Jun 23, 2002)
Play, Original
  • Directed by Daniel Sullivan
The Sisters Rosensweig (Jan 07, 1994 - May 28, 1995)
Play, Original
  • Directed by Daniel Sullivan
The Heidi Chronicles (Oct 10, 1990 - Apr 28, 1991)
Play, Original
  • Directed by Daniel Sullivan
I'm Not Rappaport (Nov 28, 1986 - Jul 12, 1987)
Play, Original
  • Directed by Daniel Sullivan

Tony Award®

 

Best Direction of a Play

2017 | Nominee  | The Little Foxes
Directed by Daniel Sullivan
 

Best Direction of a Play

2011 | Nominee  | The Merchant of Venice
Directed by Daniel Sullivan
 

Best Direction of a Play

2006 | Nominee  | Rabbit Hole
Directed by Daniel Sullivan
 

Best Direction of a Play

2002 | Nominee  | Morning's at Seven
Directed by Daniel Sullivan

Best Direction of a Play

2001 | Winner  | Proof
Directed by Daniel Sullivan
 

Best Direction of a Play

1993 | Nominee  | The Sisters Rosensweig
Directed by Daniel Sullivan
 

Best Direction of a Play

1992 | Nominee  | Conversations With My Father
Directed by Daniel Sullivan
 

Best Direction of a Play

1989 | Nominee  | The Heidi Chronicles
Directed by Daniel Sullivan

Drama Desk Award

 

Outstanding Director of a Play

2017 | Nominee  | The Little Foxes
Directed by Daniel Sullivan
 

Outstanding Director of a Play

2017 | Nominee
Directed by Daniel Sullivan
Daniel Sullivan (for "If I Forget")
 

Outstanding Director of a Play

2011 | Nominee  | The Merchant of Venice
Directed by Daniel Sullivan
 

Outstanding Play

2008 | Nominee
Manhattan Theatre Club (Lynne Meadow, Artistic Director; Barry Grove, Executive Producer; Daniel Sullivan, Acting Artistic Director 2007-08 Season) (for "From Up Here")
 

Outstanding Director of a Play

2006 | Nominee
Daniel Sullivan (for "Stuff Happens")
 

Outstanding Director of a Play

2000 | Nominee
Daniel Sullivan (for "Dinner with Friends")
 

Outstanding Director of a Play

1993 | Nominee  | The Sisters Rosensweig
Directed by Daniel Sullivan
 

Outstanding Director of a Play

1989 | Nominee  | The Heidi Chronicles
Directed by Daniel Sullivan

Most Promising Director

1972 | Winner
Dan Sullivan (for "Suggs")

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