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Benjamin Mordecai
Gender
Male
Born
circa 1945
Died
May 08, 2005
New Haven, Connecticut, USA
Producer
General Manager
Marketing
Presenter
Relations
Father of
Rachel Mordecai
Husband of
Sherry Lynn Morley (? - 2005) his death
See Also
Benjamin Mordecai & Associates
Mordecai / Cole Productions
Producers Four (Benjamin Mordecai, Robert G. Bartner, Brian Brolly, Michael A. Jenkins)
Sageworks (Benjamin Mordecai, Executive Producer; August Wilson)
Yale Repertory Theatre (Lloyd Richards: Artistic Director; Benjamin Mordecai: Managing Director)
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CREDITS
Broadway
Touring
Brooklyn
(Oct 21, 2004 - Jun 26, 2005)
Produced by
Producers Four (Benjamin Mordecai, Robert G. Bartner, Brian Brolly, Michael A. Jenkins)
Musical
Original
Sixteen Wounded
(Apr 15, 2004 - Apr 25, 2004)
Produced by
Producers Four (Benjamin Mordecai, Robert G. Bartner, Brian Brolly, Michael A. Jenkins)
Play
Drama
Original
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom
(Feb 06, 2003 - Apr 06, 2003)
Produced by
Benjamin Mordecai
Produced by
Sageworks (Benjamin Mordecai, Executive Producer; August Wilson)
Play
Drama
Revival
Flower Drum Song
(Oct 17, 2002 - Mar 16, 2003)
Produced by
Benjamin Mordecai
Musical
Comedy
Revival
King Hedley II
(May 01, 2001 - Jul 01, 2001)
Produced by
Benjamin Mordecai
Produced by
Sageworks (Benjamin Mordecai, Executive Producer; August Wilson)
Play
Drama
Original
Golden Child
(Apr 02, 1998 - May 31, 1998)
Produced by
Benjamin Mordecai
Play
Drama
Original
Seven Guitars
(Mar 28, 1996 - Sep 08, 1996)
Produced by
Sageworks (Benjamin Mordecai, Executive Producer; August Wilson)
Executive Producer:
Benjamin Mordecai
Play
Drama
Original
Love! Valour! Compassion!
(Feb 14, 1995 - Sep 17, 1995)
Marketing Consultant:
Benjamin Mordecai
Play
Original
Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992
(Apr 17, 1994 - Jun 19, 1994)
Produced by
Benjamin Mordecai
General Manager:
Benjamin Mordecai & Associates
Play
Solo
Original
Angels in America: Perestroika
(Nov 23, 1993 - Dec 04, 1994)
General Manager:
Mordecai / Cole Productions
Executive Producer:
Benjamin Mordecai
Play
Original
The Kentucky Cycle
(Nov 14, 1993 - Dec 12, 1993)
Produced in association with
Benjamin Mordecai
Play
Original
Angels in America: Millennium Approaches
(May 04, 1993 - Dec 04, 1994)
General Manager:
Mordecai / Cole Productions
Executive Producer:
Benjamin Mordecai
Play
Original
Redwood Curtain
(Mar 30, 1993 - May 02, 1993)
Produced by
Benjamin Mordecai
General Manager:
Mordecai / Cole Productions
Play
Drama
Original
Two Trains Running
(Apr 13, 1992 - Aug 30, 1992)
Originally produced by
Yale Repertory Theatre (Lloyd Richards: Artistic Director; Benjamin Mordecai: Managing Director)
Executive Producer:
Benjamin Mordecai
Play
Original
The Cemetery Club
(May 15, 1990 - Jul 01, 1990)
Originally produced by the
Yale Repertory Theatre (Lloyd Richards: Artistic Director; Benjamin Mordecai: Managing Director)
Play
Comedy
Original
The Piano Lesson
(Apr 16, 1990 - Jan 27, 1991)
Produced by
Yale Repertory Theatre (Lloyd Richards: Artistic Director; Benjamin Mordecai: Managing Director)
Originally mounted in 1987 by
Yale Repertory Theatre (Lloyd Richards: Artistic Director; Benjamin Mordecai: Managing Director)
Executive Producer:
Benjamin Mordecai
Play
Original
Ah, Wilderness!
(Jun 23, 1988 - Jul 23, 1988)
Produced in association with
Yale Repertory Theatre (Lloyd Richards: Artistic Director; Benjamin Mordecai: Managing Director)
This production was mounted originally by
Yale Repertory Theatre (Lloyd Richards: Artistic Director; Benjamin Mordecai: Managing Director)
Play
Comedy
Revival
Long Day's Journey Into Night
(Jun 14, 1988 - Jul 23, 1988)
Produced in association with
Yale Repertory Theatre (Lloyd Richards: Artistic Director; Benjamin Mordecai: Managing Director)
This production was mounted originally by
Yale Repertory Theatre (Lloyd Richards: Artistic Director; Benjamin Mordecai: Managing Director)
Play
Drama
Revival
Joe Turner's Come and Gone
(Mar 27, 1988 - Jun 26, 1988)
Produced in association with
Yale Repertory Theatre (Lloyd Richards: Artistic Director; Benjamin Mordecai: Managing Director)
World Premiere at
Yale Repertory Theatre (Lloyd Richards: Artistic Director; Benjamin Mordecai: Managing Director)
Play
Drama
Original
A Walk in the Woods
(Feb 28, 1988 - Jun 26, 1988)
Produced in association with
Yale Repertory Theatre (Lloyd Richards: Artistic Director; Benjamin Mordecai: Managing Director)
Originally produced by
Yale Repertory Theatre (Lloyd Richards: Artistic Director; Benjamin Mordecai: Managing Director)
Play
Original
Fences
(Mar 26, 1987 - Jun 26, 1988)
Produced in association with
Yale Repertory Theatre (Lloyd Richards: Artistic Director; Benjamin Mordecai: Managing Director)
World Premiere at
Yale Repertory Theatre (Lloyd Richards: Artistic Director; Benjamin Mordecai: Managing Director)
Play
Drama
Original
Blood Knot
(Dec 10, 1985 - Mar 02, 1986)
Originally produced by
Yale Repertory Theatre (Lloyd Richards: Artistic Director; Benjamin Mordecai: Managing Director)
Play
Original
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom
(Oct 11, 1984 - Jun 09, 1985)
Originally produced by
Yale Repertory Theatre (Lloyd Richards: Artistic Director; Benjamin Mordecai: Managing Director)
Play
Drama
Original
"MASTER HAROLD" and the boys
(May 04, 1982 - Feb 26, 1983)
Originally produced by
Yale Repertory Theatre (Lloyd Richards: Artistic Director; Benjamin Mordecai: Managing Director)
Play
Drama
Original
A Lesson From Aloes
(Nov 17, 1980 - Feb 08, 1981)
Produced in association with
Yale Repertory Theatre (Lloyd Richards: Artistic Director; Benjamin Mordecai: Managing Director)
Play
Original
Brooklyn
(Jun 11, 2006 - Aug 13, 2006)
Produced by Producers Four (Benjamin Mordecai, Robert G. Bartner, Brian Brolly, Michael A. Jenkins)
Musical
Original
Flower Drum Song
(Sep 02, 2003 - Feb 01, 2004)
Executive Producer: Benjamin Mordecai
Musical
Comedy
Revival
Angels in America: Millennium Approaches
(Sep 06, 1994 - Feb 14, 1996)
Executive Producer for Original Broadway Production: Benjamin Mordecai
Play
Original
AWARDS
Tony Award®
Best Play
2001 | Nominee |
King Hedley II
Produced by
Sageworks (Benjamin Mordecai, Executive Producer; August Wilson)
Produced by
Benjamin Mordecai
Best Play
1998 | Nominee |
Golden Child
Produced by
Benjamin Mordecai
Best Play
1996 | Nominee |
Seven Guitars
Produced by
Sageworks (Benjamin Mordecai, Executive Producer; August Wilson)
Best Play
1994 | Nominee |
The Kentucky Cycle
Produced in association with
Benjamin Mordecai
Best Play
1994 | Winner |
Angels in America: Perestroika
Executive Producer:
Benjamin Mordecai
Best Play
1994 | Nominee |
Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992
Produced by
Benjamin Mordecai
Best Play
1992 | Nominee |
Two Trains Running
Executive Producer:
Benjamin Mordecai
Regional Theatre Award
1991 | Recipient
Yale Repertory Theatre (Lloyd Richards: Artistic Director; Benjamin Mordecai: Managing Director)
Best Play
1990 | Nominee |
The Piano Lesson
Produced by
Yale Repertory Theatre (Lloyd Richards: Artistic Director; Benjamin Mordecai: Managing Director)
Executive Producer:
Benjamin Mordecai
Best Revival
1989 | Nominee |
Ah, Wilderness!
Produced in association with
Yale Repertory Theatre (Lloyd Richards: Artistic Director; Benjamin Mordecai: Managing Director)
Best Play
1988 | Nominee |
A Walk in the Woods
Produced in association with
Yale Repertory Theatre (Lloyd Richards: Artistic Director; Benjamin Mordecai: Managing Director)
Best Play
1988 | Nominee |
Joe Turner's Come and Gone
Produced in association with
Yale Repertory Theatre (Lloyd Richards: Artistic Director; Benjamin Mordecai: Managing Director)
Best Play
1987 | Winner |
Fences
Produced in association with
Yale Repertory Theatre (Lloyd Richards: Artistic Director; Benjamin Mordecai: Managing Director)
Best Play
1981 | Nominee |
A Lesson From Aloes
Produced in association with
Yale Repertory Theatre (Lloyd Richards: Artistic Director; Benjamin Mordecai: Managing Director)
Drama Desk Award
Outstanding New Play
2000 | Nominee
Sageworks (Benjamin Mordecai, Executive Producer; August Wilson)
(for "Jitney")
Outstanding Play
1996 | Nominee |
Seven Guitars
Produced by
Sageworks (Benjamin Mordecai, Executive Producer; August Wilson)
Outstanding Play
1994 | Nominee |
The Kentucky Cycle
Produced in association with
Benjamin Mordecai
Outstanding New Play
1990 | Winner |
The Piano Lesson
Produced by
Yale Repertory Theatre (Lloyd Richards: Artistic Director; Benjamin Mordecai: Managing Director)
Outstanding Revival
1989 | Nominee |
Long Day's Journey Into Night
Produced in association with
Yale Repertory Theatre (Lloyd Richards: Artistic Director; Benjamin Mordecai: Managing Director)
Outstanding New Play
1988 | Nominee |
Joe Turner's Come and Gone
Produced in association with
Yale Repertory Theatre (Lloyd Richards: Artistic Director; Benjamin Mordecai: Managing Director)
Outstanding New Play
1987 | Winner |
Fences
Produced in association with
Yale Repertory Theatre (Lloyd Richards: Artistic Director; Benjamin Mordecai: Managing Director)
CREDITS
AWARDS
Broadway
Touring
Brooklyn
(Oct 21, 2004 - Jun 26, 2005)
Produced by
Producers Four (Benjamin Mordecai, Robert G. Bartner, Brian Brolly, Michael A. Jenkins)
Musical
Original
Sixteen Wounded
(Apr 15, 2004 - Apr 25, 2004)
Produced by
Producers Four (Benjamin Mordecai, Robert G. Bartner, Brian Brolly, Michael A. Jenkins)
Play
Drama
Original
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom
(Feb 06, 2003 - Apr 06, 2003)
Produced by
Benjamin Mordecai
Produced by
Sageworks (Benjamin Mordecai, Executive Producer; August Wilson)
Play
Drama
Revival
Flower Drum Song
(Oct 17, 2002 - Mar 16, 2003)
Produced by
Benjamin Mordecai
Musical
Comedy
Revival
King Hedley II
(May 01, 2001 - Jul 01, 2001)
Produced by
Benjamin Mordecai
Produced by
Sageworks (Benjamin Mordecai, Executive Producer; August Wilson)
Play
Drama
Original
Golden Child
(Apr 02, 1998 - May 31, 1998)
Produced by
Benjamin Mordecai
Play
Drama
Original
Seven Guitars
(Mar 28, 1996 - Sep 08, 1996)
Produced by
Sageworks (Benjamin Mordecai, Executive Producer; August Wilson)
Executive Producer:
Benjamin Mordecai
Play
Drama
Original
Love! Valour! Compassion!
(Feb 14, 1995 - Sep 17, 1995)
Marketing Consultant:
Benjamin Mordecai
Play
Original
Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992
(Apr 17, 1994 - Jun 19, 1994)
Produced by
Benjamin Mordecai
General Manager:
Benjamin Mordecai & Associates
Play
Solo
Original
Angels in America: Perestroika
(Nov 23, 1993 - Dec 04, 1994)
General Manager:
Mordecai / Cole Productions
Executive Producer:
Benjamin Mordecai
Play
Original
The Kentucky Cycle
(Nov 14, 1993 - Dec 12, 1993)
Produced in association with
Benjamin Mordecai
Play
Original
Angels in America: Millennium Approaches
(May 04, 1993 - Dec 04, 1994)
General Manager:
Mordecai / Cole Productions
Executive Producer:
Benjamin Mordecai
Play
Original
Redwood Curtain
(Mar 30, 1993 - May 02, 1993)
Produced by
Benjamin Mordecai
General Manager:
Mordecai / Cole Productions
Play
Drama
Original
Two Trains Running
(Apr 13, 1992 - Aug 30, 1992)
Originally produced by
Yale Repertory Theatre (Lloyd Richards: Artistic Director; Benjamin Mordecai: Managing Director)
Executive Producer:
Benjamin Mordecai
Play
Original
The Cemetery Club
(May 15, 1990 - Jul 01, 1990)
Originally produced by the
Yale Repertory Theatre (Lloyd Richards: Artistic Director; Benjamin Mordecai: Managing Director)
Play
Comedy
Original
The Piano Lesson
(Apr 16, 1990 - Jan 27, 1991)
Produced by
Yale Repertory Theatre (Lloyd Richards: Artistic Director; Benjamin Mordecai: Managing Director)
Originally mounted in 1987 by
Yale Repertory Theatre (Lloyd Richards: Artistic Director; Benjamin Mordecai: Managing Director)
Executive Producer:
Benjamin Mordecai
Play
Original
Ah, Wilderness!
(Jun 23, 1988 - Jul 23, 1988)
Produced in association with
Yale Repertory Theatre (Lloyd Richards: Artistic Director; Benjamin Mordecai: Managing Director)
This production was mounted originally by
Yale Repertory Theatre (Lloyd Richards: Artistic Director; Benjamin Mordecai: Managing Director)
Play
Comedy
Revival
Long Day's Journey Into Night
(Jun 14, 1988 - Jul 23, 1988)
Produced in association with
Yale Repertory Theatre (Lloyd Richards: Artistic Director; Benjamin Mordecai: Managing Director)
This production was mounted originally by
Yale Repertory Theatre (Lloyd Richards: Artistic Director; Benjamin Mordecai: Managing Director)
Play
Drama
Revival
Joe Turner's Come and Gone
(Mar 27, 1988 - Jun 26, 1988)
Produced in association with
Yale Repertory Theatre (Lloyd Richards: Artistic Director; Benjamin Mordecai: Managing Director)
World Premiere at
Yale Repertory Theatre (Lloyd Richards: Artistic Director; Benjamin Mordecai: Managing Director)
Play
Drama
Original
A Walk in the Woods
(Feb 28, 1988 - Jun 26, 1988)
Produced in association with
Yale Repertory Theatre (Lloyd Richards: Artistic Director; Benjamin Mordecai: Managing Director)
Originally produced by
Yale Repertory Theatre (Lloyd Richards: Artistic Director; Benjamin Mordecai: Managing Director)
Play
Original
Fences
(Mar 26, 1987 - Jun 26, 1988)
Produced in association with
Yale Repertory Theatre (Lloyd Richards: Artistic Director; Benjamin Mordecai: Managing Director)
World Premiere at
Yale Repertory Theatre (Lloyd Richards: Artistic Director; Benjamin Mordecai: Managing Director)
Play
Drama
Original
Blood Knot
(Dec 10, 1985 - Mar 02, 1986)
Originally produced by
Yale Repertory Theatre (Lloyd Richards: Artistic Director; Benjamin Mordecai: Managing Director)
Play
Original
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom
(Oct 11, 1984 - Jun 09, 1985)
Originally produced by
Yale Repertory Theatre (Lloyd Richards: Artistic Director; Benjamin Mordecai: Managing Director)
Play
Drama
Original
"MASTER HAROLD" and the boys
(May 04, 1982 - Feb 26, 1983)
Originally produced by
Yale Repertory Theatre (Lloyd Richards: Artistic Director; Benjamin Mordecai: Managing Director)
Play
Drama
Original
A Lesson From Aloes
(Nov 17, 1980 - Feb 08, 1981)
Produced in association with
Yale Repertory Theatre (Lloyd Richards: Artistic Director; Benjamin Mordecai: Managing Director)
Play
Original
Brooklyn
(Jun 11, 2006 - Aug 13, 2006)
Produced by Producers Four (Benjamin Mordecai, Robert G. Bartner, Brian Brolly, Michael A. Jenkins)
Musical
Original
Flower Drum Song
(Sep 02, 2003 - Feb 01, 2004)
Executive Producer: Benjamin Mordecai
Musical
Comedy
Revival
Angels in America: Millennium Approaches
(Sep 06, 1994 - Feb 14, 1996)
Executive Producer for Original Broadway Production: Benjamin Mordecai
Play
Original
Tony Award®
Best Play
2001 | Nominee |
King Hedley II
Produced by
Sageworks (Benjamin Mordecai, Executive Producer; August Wilson)
Produced by
Benjamin Mordecai
Best Play
1998 | Nominee |
Golden Child
Produced by
Benjamin Mordecai
Best Play
1996 | Nominee |
Seven Guitars
Produced by
Sageworks (Benjamin Mordecai, Executive Producer; August Wilson)
Best Play
1994 | Nominee |
The Kentucky Cycle
Produced in association with
Benjamin Mordecai
Best Play
1994 | Winner |
Angels in America: Perestroika
Executive Producer:
Benjamin Mordecai
Best Play
1994 | Nominee |
Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992
Produced by
Benjamin Mordecai
Best Play
1992 | Nominee |
Two Trains Running
Executive Producer:
Benjamin Mordecai
Regional Theatre Award
1991 | Recipient
Yale Repertory Theatre (Lloyd Richards: Artistic Director; Benjamin Mordecai: Managing Director)
Best Play
1990 | Nominee |
The Piano Lesson
Produced by
Yale Repertory Theatre (Lloyd Richards: Artistic Director; Benjamin Mordecai: Managing Director)
Executive Producer:
Benjamin Mordecai
Best Revival
1989 | Nominee |
Ah, Wilderness!
Produced in association with
Yale Repertory Theatre (Lloyd Richards: Artistic Director; Benjamin Mordecai: Managing Director)
Best Play
1988 | Nominee |
A Walk in the Woods
Produced in association with
Yale Repertory Theatre (Lloyd Richards: Artistic Director; Benjamin Mordecai: Managing Director)
Best Play
1988 | Nominee |
Joe Turner's Come and Gone
Produced in association with
Yale Repertory Theatre (Lloyd Richards: Artistic Director; Benjamin Mordecai: Managing Director)
Best Play
1987 | Winner |
Fences
Produced in association with
Yale Repertory Theatre (Lloyd Richards: Artistic Director; Benjamin Mordecai: Managing Director)
Best Play
1981 | Nominee |
A Lesson From Aloes
Produced in association with
Yale Repertory Theatre (Lloyd Richards: Artistic Director; Benjamin Mordecai: Managing Director)
Drama Desk Award
Outstanding New Play
2000 | Nominee
Sageworks (Benjamin Mordecai, Executive Producer; August Wilson)
(for "Jitney")
Outstanding Play
1996 | Nominee |
Seven Guitars
Produced by
Sageworks (Benjamin Mordecai, Executive Producer; August Wilson)
Outstanding Play
1994 | Nominee |
The Kentucky Cycle
Produced in association with
Benjamin Mordecai
Outstanding New Play
1990 | Winner |
The Piano Lesson
Produced by
Yale Repertory Theatre (Lloyd Richards: Artistic Director; Benjamin Mordecai: Managing Director)
Outstanding Revival
1989 | Nominee |
Long Day's Journey Into Night
Produced in association with
Yale Repertory Theatre (Lloyd Richards: Artistic Director; Benjamin Mordecai: Managing Director)
Outstanding New Play
1988 | Nominee |
Joe Turner's Come and Gone
Produced in association with
Yale Repertory Theatre (Lloyd Richards: Artistic Director; Benjamin Mordecai: Managing Director)
Outstanding New Play
1987 | Winner |
Fences
Produced in association with
Yale Repertory Theatre (Lloyd Richards: Artistic Director; Benjamin Mordecai: Managing Director)
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