Gender
Female
Born
Sep 15, 1948
San Francisco, California, USA
Producer
Also Known As
Carole J. Shorenstein [Birthname]
Relations
Daughter of
Walter Shorenstein (real estate tycoon)
Wife of
Jeff Hays (psychiatrist) (1986 - present)
  • CREDITS
    Doubt (Mar 07, 2024 - Apr 21, 2024)
    • Originally produced on Broadway on March 31, 2005 by Carole Shorenstein Hays
    PlayDramaRevival
    Take Me Out (Apr 04, 2022 - Jun 11, 2022)
    • Produced on Broadway in 2003 by Carole Shorenstein Hays
    PlayComedyDramaRevival
    Head Over Heels (Jul 26, 2018 - Jan 06, 2019)
    • Produced by Carole Shorenstein Hays
    MusicalComedyOriginal
    The Terms of My Surrender (Aug 10, 2017 - Oct 22, 2017)
    • Produced by Carole Shorenstein Hays
    PlaySoloOriginal
    A Doll's House, Part 2 (Apr 27, 2017 - Sep 24, 2017)
    • Produced by Carole Shorenstein Hays
    PlayDramaOriginal
    Sunday in the Park with George (Feb 23, 2017 - Apr 23, 2017)
    • Produced by Carole Shorenstein Hays
    MusicalRevival
    Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812 (Nov 14, 2016 - Sep 03, 2017)
    • Produced by Carole Shorenstein Hays
    MusicalOriginal
    Eclipsed (Mar 06, 2016 - Jun 19, 2016)
    • Produced by Carole Shorenstein Hays
    PlayAll Female CastOriginal
    Fun Home (Apr 19, 2015 - Sep 10, 2016)
    • Produced by Carole Shorenstein Hays
    MusicalOriginal
    Wolf Hall Parts One & Two (Apr 09, 2015 - Jul 05, 2015)
    • Produced by Carole Shorenstein Hays
    PlayOriginal
    The Audience (Mar 08, 2015 - Jun 28, 2015)
    • Produced by Carole Shorenstein Hays
    PlayOriginal
    War Horse (Apr 14, 2011 - Jan 06, 2013)
    • Produced in association with War Horse LP
    PlayDrama PuppetsOriginal
    Fences (Apr 26, 2010 - Jul 11, 2010)
    • Produced by Carole Shorenstein Hays
    PlayDramaRevival
    A Behanding in Spokane (Mar 04, 2010 - Jun 06, 2010)
    • Produced by Carole Shorenstein Hays
    PlayComedyOriginal
    Rock 'n' Roll (Nov 04, 2007 - Mar 09, 2008)
    • Associate Produced by Carole Shorenstein Hays
    PlayOriginal
    Well (Mar 30, 2006 - May 14, 2006)
    • Produced by Carole Shorenstein Hays
    PlayComedyOriginal
    Julius Caesar (Apr 03, 2005 - Jun 12, 2005)
    • Produced by Carole Shorenstein Hays
    PlayTragedyRevival
    Doubt (Mar 31, 2005 - Jul 02, 2006)
    • Produced by Carole Shorenstein Hays
    PlayDramaOriginal
    Gem of the Ocean (Dec 06, 2004 - Feb 06, 2005)
    • Produced by Carole Shorenstein Hays
    PlayOriginal
    Caroline, or Change (May 02, 2004 - Aug 29, 2004)
    • Produced by Carole Shorenstein Hays
    MusicalDramaOriginal
    Take Me Out (Feb 27, 2003 - Jan 04, 2004)
    • Produced by Carole Shorenstein Hays
    PlayDrama ComedyOriginal
    Topdog / Underdog (Apr 07, 2002 - Aug 11, 2002)
    • Produced by Carole Shorenstein Hays
    PlayComedy DramaOriginal
    The Goat, or Who Is Sylvia? (Mar 10, 2002 - Dec 15, 2002)
    • Produced by Carole Shorenstein Hays
    PlayDramaOriginal
    The Tale of the Allergist's Wife (Nov 02, 2000 - Sep 15, 2002)
    • Produced by Carole Shorenstein Hays
    PlayComedyOriginal
    Proof (Oct 24, 2000 - Jan 05, 2003)
    • Produced by Carole Shorenstein Hays
    PlayDramaOriginal
    Closer (Mar 25, 1999 - Aug 22, 1999)
    • Produced by Carole Shorenstein Hays
    PlayDramaOriginal
    Not About Nightingales (Feb 25, 1999 - Jun 13, 1999)
    • Produced by Carole Shorenstein Hays
    PlayDramaOriginal
    The Chairs (Apr 01, 1998 - Jun 13, 1998)
    • Produced by Carole Shorenstein Hays
    PlayFarce TragedyRevival
    The Old Neighborhood (Nov 19, 1997 - May 10, 1998)
    • Produced by Carole Shorenstein Hays
    PlayOriginal
    A Midsummer Night's Dream (Mar 31, 1996 - May 26, 1996)
    • Produced by Carole Shorenstein Hays
    PlayComedyRevival
    Fences (Mar 26, 1987 - Jun 26, 1988)
    • Produced by Carole Shorenstein Hays
    PlayDramaOriginal
    Oliver! (Apr 29, 1984 - May 13, 1984)
    • Produced by Carole J. Shorenstein
    MusicalComedyRevival
    Can-Can (Apr 30, 1981 - May 03, 1981)
    • Produced by Carole J. Shorenstein
    MusicalComedyRevival
    Woman of the Year (Mar 29, 1981 - Mar 13, 1983)
    • Produced by Carole J. Shorenstein
    MusicalComedyOriginal
    The Grand Tour (Jan 11, 1979 - Mar 04, 1979)
    • Produced in association with Carole J. Shorenstein
    MusicalOriginal
    Fun Home (Oct 02, 2016 - Dec 03, 2017)
    • Produced by Carole Shorenstein Hays
    MusicalOriginal
    The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess (Nov 12, 2013 - Jul 20, 2014)
    • Produced by SHN/SHN Presents Dallas
    MusicalOperaRevival
    War Horse (Jun 05, 2012 - Jun 22, 2014)
    • Produced by Shorenstein-Hays Nederlander Theatre
    PlayDramaOriginal
    Doubt (Sep 22, 2006 - May 20, 2007)
    • Produced by Carole Shorenstein Hays
    • Originally produced on Broadway by Carole Shorenstein Hays
    PlayDramaOriginal
    The Tale of the Allergist's Wife (Jun 18, 2002 - Apr 06, 2003)
    • Produced by Carole Shorenstein Hays
    • Originally produced on Broadway on November 2, 2000 by Carole Shorenstein Hays
    PlayComedyOriginal
    Proof (Nov 27, 2001 - Jun 23, 2002)
    • Produced by Carole Shorenstein Hays
    PlayDramaOriginal
    Art (Sep 14, 1999 - Jun 11, 2000)
    • Produced by Carole Shorenstein Hays
    PlayOriginal
    Woman of the Year (Jun 09, 1983 - Mar 04, 1984)
    • Produced by Carole J. Shorenstein
    MusicalComedyOriginal
  • AWARDS

    Tony Award®

     

    Best Musical

    2017 | Nominee  | Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812
    Produced by Carole Shorenstein Hays
     

    Best Play

    2017 | Nominee  | A Doll's House, Part 2
    Produced by Carole Shorenstein Hays
     

    Best Play

    2016 | Nominee  | Eclipsed
    Produced by Carole Shorenstein Hays

    Best Musical

    2015 | Winner  | Fun Home
    Produced by Carole Shorenstein Hays
     

    Best Play

    2015 | Nominee  | Wolf Hall Parts One & Two
    Produced by Carole Shorenstein Hays

    Best Play

    2011 | Winner  | War Horse
    Produced in association with War Horse LP

    Best Revival of a Play

    2010 | Winner  | Fences
    Produced by Carole Shorenstein Hays

    Best Play

    2005 | Winner  | Doubt
    Produced by Carole Shorenstein Hays
     

    Best Play

    2005 | Nominee  | Gem of the Ocean
    Produced by Carole Shorenstein Hays
     

    Best Musical

    2004 | Nominee  | Caroline, or Change
    Produced by Carole Shorenstein Hays

    Best Play

    2003 | Winner  | Take Me Out
    Produced by Carole Shorenstein Hays

    Best Play

    2002 | Winner  | The Goat, or Who Is Sylvia?
    Produced by Carole Shorenstein Hays
     

    Best Play

    2002 | Nominee  | Topdog / Underdog
    Produced by Carole Shorenstein Hays

    Best Play

    2001 | Winner  | Proof
    Produced by Carole Shorenstein Hays
     

    Best Play

    2001 | Nominee  | The Tale of the Allergist's Wife
    Produced by Carole Shorenstein Hays
     

    Best Play

    1999 | Nominee  | Not About Nightingales
    Produced by Carole Shorenstein Hays
     

    Best Play

    1999 | Nominee  | Closer
    Produced by Carole Shorenstein Hays
     

    Best Revival of a Play

    1998 | Nominee  | The Chairs
    Produced by Carole Shorenstein Hays
     

    Best Revival of a Play

    1996 | Nominee  | A Midsummer Night's Dream
    Produced by Carole Shorenstein Hays

    Best Play

    1987 | Winner  | Fences
    Produced by Carole Shorenstein Hays
     

    Best Musical

    1981 | Nominee  | Woman of the Year
    Produced by Carole J. Shorenstein

    Drama Desk Award

    Outstanding Revival of a Play

    2010 | Winner  | Fences
    Produced by Carole Shorenstein Hays

    Outstanding New Play

    2005 | Winner  | Doubt
    Produced by Carole Shorenstein Hays
     

    Outstanding New Musical

    2004 | Nominee  | Caroline, or Change
    Produced by Carole Shorenstein Hays

    Outstanding New Play

    2003 | Winner  | Take Me Out
    Produced by Carole Shorenstein Hays

    Outstanding New Play

    2002 | Winner  | The Goat, or Who Is Sylvia?
    Produced by Carole Shorenstein Hays
     

    Outstanding New Play

    2002 | Nominee  | Topdog / Underdog
    Produced by Carole Shorenstein Hays

    Outstanding New Play

    2001 | Winner  | Proof
    Produced by Carole Shorenstein Hays
     

    Outstanding Play

    1999 | Nominee  | Closer
    Produced by Carole Shorenstein Hays
     

    Outstanding Play

    1999 | Nominee  | Not About Nightingales
    Produced by Carole Shorenstein Hays
     

    Outstanding Revival of a Play

    1998 | Nominee  | The Chairs
    Produced by Carole Shorenstein Hays
     

    Best Play Revival

    1996 | Nominee  | A Midsummer Night's Dream
    Produced by Carole Shorenstein Hays

    Outstanding New Play

    1987 | Winner  | Fences
    Produced by Carole Shorenstein Hays
Doubt (Mar 07, 2024 - Apr 21, 2024)
  • Originally produced on Broadway on March 31, 2005 by Carole Shorenstein Hays
PlayDramaRevival
Take Me Out (Apr 04, 2022 - Jun 11, 2022)
  • Produced on Broadway in 2003 by Carole Shorenstein Hays
PlayComedyDramaRevival
Head Over Heels (Jul 26, 2018 - Jan 06, 2019)
  • Produced by Carole Shorenstein Hays
MusicalComedyOriginal
The Terms of My Surrender (Aug 10, 2017 - Oct 22, 2017)
  • Produced by Carole Shorenstein Hays
PlaySoloOriginal
A Doll's House, Part 2 (Apr 27, 2017 - Sep 24, 2017)
  • Produced by Carole Shorenstein Hays
PlayDramaOriginal
Sunday in the Park with George (Feb 23, 2017 - Apr 23, 2017)
  • Produced by Carole Shorenstein Hays
MusicalRevival
Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812 (Nov 14, 2016 - Sep 03, 2017)
  • Produced by Carole Shorenstein Hays
MusicalOriginal
Eclipsed (Mar 06, 2016 - Jun 19, 2016)
  • Produced by Carole Shorenstein Hays
PlayAll Female CastOriginal
Fun Home (Apr 19, 2015 - Sep 10, 2016)
  • Produced by Carole Shorenstein Hays
MusicalOriginal
Wolf Hall Parts One & Two (Apr 09, 2015 - Jul 05, 2015)
  • Produced by Carole Shorenstein Hays
PlayOriginal
The Audience (Mar 08, 2015 - Jun 28, 2015)
  • Produced by Carole Shorenstein Hays
PlayOriginal
War Horse (Apr 14, 2011 - Jan 06, 2013)
  • Produced in association with War Horse LP
PlayDrama PuppetsOriginal
Fences (Apr 26, 2010 - Jul 11, 2010)
  • Produced by Carole Shorenstein Hays
PlayDramaRevival
A Behanding in Spokane (Mar 04, 2010 - Jun 06, 2010)
  • Produced by Carole Shorenstein Hays
PlayComedyOriginal
Rock 'n' Roll (Nov 04, 2007 - Mar 09, 2008)
  • Associate Produced by Carole Shorenstein Hays
PlayOriginal
Well (Mar 30, 2006 - May 14, 2006)
  • Produced by Carole Shorenstein Hays
PlayComedyOriginal
Julius Caesar (Apr 03, 2005 - Jun 12, 2005)
  • Produced by Carole Shorenstein Hays
PlayTragedyRevival
Doubt (Mar 31, 2005 - Jul 02, 2006)
  • Produced by Carole Shorenstein Hays
PlayDramaOriginal
Gem of the Ocean (Dec 06, 2004 - Feb 06, 2005)
  • Produced by Carole Shorenstein Hays
PlayOriginal
Caroline, or Change (May 02, 2004 - Aug 29, 2004)
  • Produced by Carole Shorenstein Hays
MusicalDramaOriginal
Take Me Out (Feb 27, 2003 - Jan 04, 2004)
  • Produced by Carole Shorenstein Hays
PlayDrama ComedyOriginal
Topdog / Underdog (Apr 07, 2002 - Aug 11, 2002)
  • Produced by Carole Shorenstein Hays
PlayComedy DramaOriginal
The Goat, or Who Is Sylvia? (Mar 10, 2002 - Dec 15, 2002)
  • Produced by Carole Shorenstein Hays
PlayDramaOriginal
The Tale of the Allergist's Wife (Nov 02, 2000 - Sep 15, 2002)
  • Produced by Carole Shorenstein Hays
PlayComedyOriginal
Proof (Oct 24, 2000 - Jan 05, 2003)
  • Produced by Carole Shorenstein Hays
PlayDramaOriginal
Closer (Mar 25, 1999 - Aug 22, 1999)
  • Produced by Carole Shorenstein Hays
PlayDramaOriginal
Not About Nightingales (Feb 25, 1999 - Jun 13, 1999)
  • Produced by Carole Shorenstein Hays
PlayDramaOriginal
The Chairs (Apr 01, 1998 - Jun 13, 1998)
  • Produced by Carole Shorenstein Hays
PlayFarce TragedyRevival
The Old Neighborhood (Nov 19, 1997 - May 10, 1998)
  • Produced by Carole Shorenstein Hays
PlayOriginal
A Midsummer Night's Dream (Mar 31, 1996 - May 26, 1996)
  • Produced by Carole Shorenstein Hays
PlayComedyRevival
Fences (Mar 26, 1987 - Jun 26, 1988)
  • Produced by Carole Shorenstein Hays
PlayDramaOriginal
Oliver! (Apr 29, 1984 - May 13, 1984)
  • Produced by Carole J. Shorenstein
MusicalComedyRevival
Can-Can (Apr 30, 1981 - May 03, 1981)
  • Produced by Carole J. Shorenstein
MusicalComedyRevival
Woman of the Year (Mar 29, 1981 - Mar 13, 1983)
  • Produced by Carole J. Shorenstein
MusicalComedyOriginal
The Grand Tour (Jan 11, 1979 - Mar 04, 1979)
  • Produced in association with Carole J. Shorenstein
MusicalOriginal
Fun Home (Oct 02, 2016 - Dec 03, 2017)
  • Produced by Carole Shorenstein Hays
MusicalOriginal
The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess (Nov 12, 2013 - Jul 20, 2014)
  • Produced by SHN/SHN Presents Dallas
MusicalOperaRevival
War Horse (Jun 05, 2012 - Jun 22, 2014)
  • Produced by Shorenstein-Hays Nederlander Theatre
PlayDramaOriginal
Doubt (Sep 22, 2006 - May 20, 2007)
  • Produced by Carole Shorenstein Hays
  • Originally produced on Broadway by Carole Shorenstein Hays
PlayDramaOriginal
The Tale of the Allergist's Wife (Jun 18, 2002 - Apr 06, 2003)
  • Produced by Carole Shorenstein Hays
  • Originally produced on Broadway on November 2, 2000 by Carole Shorenstein Hays
PlayComedyOriginal
Proof (Nov 27, 2001 - Jun 23, 2002)
  • Produced by Carole Shorenstein Hays
PlayDramaOriginal
Art (Sep 14, 1999 - Jun 11, 2000)
  • Produced by Carole Shorenstein Hays
PlayOriginal
Woman of the Year (Jun 09, 1983 - Mar 04, 1984)
  • Produced by Carole J. Shorenstein
MusicalComedyOriginal

Tony Award®

 

Best Musical

2017 | Nominee  | Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812
Produced by Carole Shorenstein Hays
 

Best Play

2017 | Nominee  | A Doll's House, Part 2
Produced by Carole Shorenstein Hays
 

Best Play

2016 | Nominee  | Eclipsed
Produced by Carole Shorenstein Hays

Best Musical

2015 | Winner  | Fun Home
Produced by Carole Shorenstein Hays
 

Best Play

2015 | Nominee  | Wolf Hall Parts One & Two
Produced by Carole Shorenstein Hays

Best Play

2011 | Winner  | War Horse
Produced in association with War Horse LP

Best Revival of a Play

2010 | Winner  | Fences
Produced by Carole Shorenstein Hays

Best Play

2005 | Winner  | Doubt
Produced by Carole Shorenstein Hays
 

Best Play

2005 | Nominee  | Gem of the Ocean
Produced by Carole Shorenstein Hays
 

Best Musical

2004 | Nominee  | Caroline, or Change
Produced by Carole Shorenstein Hays

Best Play

2003 | Winner  | Take Me Out
Produced by Carole Shorenstein Hays

Best Play

2002 | Winner  | The Goat, or Who Is Sylvia?
Produced by Carole Shorenstein Hays
 

Best Play

2002 | Nominee  | Topdog / Underdog
Produced by Carole Shorenstein Hays

Best Play

2001 | Winner  | Proof
Produced by Carole Shorenstein Hays
 

Best Play

2001 | Nominee  | The Tale of the Allergist's Wife
Produced by Carole Shorenstein Hays
 

Best Play

1999 | Nominee  | Not About Nightingales
Produced by Carole Shorenstein Hays
 

Best Play

1999 | Nominee  | Closer
Produced by Carole Shorenstein Hays
 

Best Revival of a Play

1998 | Nominee  | The Chairs
Produced by Carole Shorenstein Hays
 

Best Revival of a Play

1996 | Nominee  | A Midsummer Night's Dream
Produced by Carole Shorenstein Hays

Best Play

1987 | Winner  | Fences
Produced by Carole Shorenstein Hays
 

Best Musical

1981 | Nominee  | Woman of the Year
Produced by Carole J. Shorenstein

Drama Desk Award

Outstanding Revival of a Play

2010 | Winner  | Fences
Produced by Carole Shorenstein Hays

Outstanding New Play

2005 | Winner  | Doubt
Produced by Carole Shorenstein Hays
 

Outstanding New Musical

2004 | Nominee  | Caroline, or Change
Produced by Carole Shorenstein Hays

Outstanding New Play

2003 | Winner  | Take Me Out
Produced by Carole Shorenstein Hays

Outstanding New Play

2002 | Winner  | The Goat, or Who Is Sylvia?
Produced by Carole Shorenstein Hays
 

Outstanding New Play

2002 | Nominee  | Topdog / Underdog
Produced by Carole Shorenstein Hays

Outstanding New Play

2001 | Winner  | Proof
Produced by Carole Shorenstein Hays
 

Outstanding Play

1999 | Nominee  | Closer
Produced by Carole Shorenstein Hays
 

Outstanding Play

1999 | Nominee  | Not About Nightingales
Produced by Carole Shorenstein Hays
 

Outstanding Revival of a Play

1998 | Nominee  | The Chairs
Produced by Carole Shorenstein Hays
 

Best Play Revival

1996 | Nominee  | A Midsummer Night's Dream
Produced by Carole Shorenstein Hays

Outstanding New Play

1987 | Winner  | Fences
Produced by Carole Shorenstein Hays

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