- (1985) He directed the stage production of "You Can't Take It With You" at the Steppenwolf Theater in Chicago, Illinois.
- (1987) He directed the stage productions of "Born Yesterday" and "Aunt Dan and Lemon" at the Steppenwolf Theater Company in Chicago, Illinois.
- (1988) He directed and adapted John Steinbeck's novel, "The Grapes Of Wrath", for a stage production at the Steppenwolf Theater Company in Chicago, Illinois.
- (1991) He directed the stage production of "Earthly Possessions" at the Steppenwolf Theater Company in Chicago, Illinois.
- (1995) He directed the stage productions of "Everyman (A Moral Play)" and "As I Lay Dying" at the Steppenwolf Theater Company in Chicago, Illinois.
- (1999) He directed the stage production of "Morning Star" at the Steppenwolf Theater Company in Chicago, Illinois.
- (2000) He directed the stage production of "Valparasio" at the Steppenwolf Theater Company in Chicago, Illinois.
- (2001) He directed the stage productions of "Talking with Studs" and "The Drawer Boy" at the Steppenwolf Theater Company in Chicago, Illinois.
- (2002) He directed the stage production of "The Royal Family" at the Steppenwolf Theater in Chicago, Illinois.
- (2003) He directed the stage production of "Homebody/Kabul" at the Steppenwolf Theater in Chicago, Illinois.
- (2005) He directed the stage production of "after the quake" at the Steppenwolf Theater in Chicago, Illinois.
- (2008) He directed the stage productions of "Kafka on the Shore" and "Dream Chicago" at the Steppenwolf Theater in Chicago, Illinois.
- (2009) He will direct the upcoming stage production of "The Tempest" at the Steppenwolf Theater in Chicago, Illinois.
- (1972) He acted in the "The National Health" play at the Candlelight Forum Theatre in Chicago, Illinois with William Munchow in the cast. Directed by William Pullinsi.
- (1973) He acted in the play, "Boss", at the Candelight Forum Theatre in Chicago, Illinois. Tony D'Angelo (Scenic Designer), Nicole La Bruja (Costume Designer) and Lou Conte (choreographer).
- (1975) He directed the play, "Three Cuckolds", at the Candlelight Forum Theatre in Chicago, Illinois with Charles Berendt in the cast. Tony D'Angelo (scenic designer) and James Campbell (costume designer).
- (1976) He acted in Harold Pinter's play, "The Caretaker", at the Victory Gardens Theater in Chicago, Illinois with William Norris and Mike Saad in the cast. Maher Ahmad (scenic designer), Marsha Kowal (costume designer), Robert Shook (lighting designer) and Dennis Zacek (director).
- (1976) He acted in the play, "God's Favorite," at the Candlelight Dinner Playhouse in Chicago, Illinois.
- (1980) He acted in Sir Tom Stoppard's play, "Travesties", at the Wisdom Bridge Theatre in Chicago, Illinois.
- (1981) He acted in Bertolt Brecht's play, "Mother Courage and her Children", at the Wisdom Bridge Theatre in Chicago, Illinois with Audrie Neenan, Glenne Headly in the cast. Michael Merritt was the scenic designer and Joseph Reilly composed the original incidental music.
- (1984) He acted in Ronald Harwood's play, "The Dresser", at the Body Politic Theatre in Chicago, Illinois.
- (1986) He directed George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart's play, "You Can't Take it With You", at the Steppenwolf Theatre Company in Chicago, Illinois, with Laurie Metcalf, Peggy Roeder, Amy Morton, Molly Regan and Randall Arney in the cast.
- (1987) He wrote and directed the play, "She Always Said Pablo", at the Goodman Theatre in Chicago, Illinois. Cast included Marji Bank in the cast. John Paolette, Geoffrey Bushor and Mary Griswold were the scenic, costume, and lighting designers. Steven Ivcich and Peter Amster were the choreographers.
- (1987) He acted in Bertolt Brecht's play, "Galileo", at the Goodman Theatre in Chicago, Illinois. Cast and crew also included Brian Dennehy and James F. Ingalls (lighting designer).
- (1987) He directed Wallace Shawn's play, "Aunt Dan and Lemon", at the Steppenwolf Theatre Company in Chicago, Illinois. Cast and crew also included Martha Lavey, Molly Regan and Kevin Rigdon (scenic & lighting designer).
- (1988) He directed "Passion Play", at the Goodman Theatre in Chicago, Illinois, with Stephen Markle, Rob Milburn (sound designer), Kevin Rigdon (lighting designer) and John Conklin (scenic designer).
- (1989) He directed and adapted John Steinbeck's novel, "The Grapes of Wrath", for a stage production at the Steppenwolf Theatre Company in Chicago, Illinois with Lois Smith and Terry Kinney in the cast. The crew included Kevin Rigdon (scenic & lighting designer), Michael Smith (original incidental music) and Rob Milburn (sound designer).
- (1989) He directed Stephen Sondheim's musical, "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum", at the Goodman Theatre in Chicago, Illinois with Ross Lehman and Louis De Crescenzo in the cast. The crew included Mary Griswold and John Paoletti (costume & scenic designers).
- (October 21, 2009 - November 21, 2009) His stage adaptation of John Steinbeck's novel, "The Grapes of Wrath", was performed at the Shakespeare Theatre Company at Drew University in Madison, University and directed by Joe Discher.
- (1992) He directed Bertolt Brecht's play, "The Good Person of Setzuan", at the Goodman Theatre in Chicago, Illinois, with Cherry Jones in the cast. The crew included Loy Arcenas (scenic designer), Claudia Schmidt (original incidental music) and James F. Ingalls (lighting designer).
- (1992) His play, "Earthly Possessions," was performed at the Steppenwolf Theatre Company in Chicago, Illinois.
- (1995) He adapted William Faulkner's novel, "As I Lay Dying", for a stage performance at the Steppenwolf Theatre Company in Chicago, Illinois. Crew included Rob Milburn (sound designer) and James F. Ingalls (lighting designer).
- (1995) His play, "Gertrude Stein: Each One as She May", was performed at the Goodman Theatre in Chicago, Illinois. Reginald R. Robinson and Miriam Sturm composed the original incidental music.
- (1999) He directed Sylvia Regan's play, "Morning Star", at the Steppenwolf Theatre Company in Chicago, Illinois with Jenny Bacon and Yasen Peyankov in the cast. The crew included Santo Loquasto (scenic designer).
- (2001) He acted in Michael Healey's play, "The Drawer Boy", at the Steppenwolf Theatre Company in Chicago, Illinois.
- (2002) He directed Terrence McNally, John Kander, and Fred Ebb's new adaptation of the musical, "The Visit," at the Goodman Theatre in Chicago, Illinois with Chita Rivera in the cast. The crew included Brian MacDevit (lighting designer) and Ann Reinking (choreographer).
- (2006) He adapted the work, "after the quake," at the Steppenwolf Theatre Company in Chicago, Illinois. Andre Pluess and Ben Sussman composed original incidental music.
- (2006) Stephen Flaherty and his musical, "Loving Repeating: A Musical of Gertrude Stein," was performed at the About Face Theatre and Museum of Contemporary Art in Chicago, Illinois with Cindy Gold in the cast. He was also director and Tom Murray was musical director.
- (2007) Michael Smith and he composed a new musical, "The Snow Queen", at the Victory Gardens Theater in Chicago, Illinois. Meredith Miller was the puppet designer.
- (1989) He adapted and directed John Steinbeck's novel, "The Grapes of Wrath," at the Lyttelton Theatre in London, England with the Chicago's Steppenwolf Theatre Company including Gary Sinise, Terry Kinney, Alan Wilder, Robert Breuler, Lois Smith, Lucina Paquet, Nathan Davis, Laura McMahon, Luke Goodrich, Jeff Perry, James Noah, Sally Murphy, Mark W. Deakins, Jim True, and Rick Snyder in the cast.
- (October 21, 2009 - November 15, 2009) His adaptation of John Steinbeck's novel, "The Grapes of Wrath," was performed in a Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey in Madison, New Jersey at Drew University with Pearce Bunting, Christian Conn, Wendy Barrie-Wilson, and James Michael Reilly in the cast. Joe Discher was director.
- (2008 - 2009) He adapted Haruki Murakami's novel, "Kafka on the Shore", at the Steppenwolf Theatre Company in Chicago, Illinois. James F. Ingalls was the lighting designer.
- Ragtime (1998). Musical/drama. Book by Terrence McNally. Music by Stephen Flaherty. Based on the novel by E.L. Doctorow. Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens. Music orchestrated by William David Brohn. Musical Director: David Loud. Dance music arranged by David Krane. Vocal arrangements by Stephen Flaherty. Associate Choreographer: Willie Rosario. Livent Resident Director: Anne Allan. Associate Resident Director: Tara Young and Stafford Arima. Musical Staging by Graciela Daniele. Directed by Frank Galati. Ford Center for the Performing Arts: 18 Jan 1998- 16 Jan 2000 (834 performances + 27 previews that began on 26 Dec 1997). Cast: Peter Friedman (as "Tateh"), Mark Jacoby (as "Father"), Marin Mazzie (as "Mother"), Audra McDonald (as "Sarah"), Brian Stokes Mitchell (as "Coalhouse Walker Jr."), Jim Corti (as "Harry Houdini"), Tommy Hollis (as "Booker T. Washington"), Judy Kaye (as "Emma Goldman"), Lynnette Perry (as "Evelyn Nesbit"), Steven Sutcliffe (as "Mother's Younger Brother"), Shaun Amyot (as "Ensemble"), Darlene Bel Grayson (as "Ensemble"), Kevin Bogue (as "Stanford White/Ensemble"), Sondra M. Bonitto (as "Ensemble"), Rod Campbell (as "Admiral Peary/Reporter/Ensemble"), Jamie Chandler-Torns (as "Ensemble"), Larry Daggett (as "Henry Ford/Policeman/Town Hall Bureaucrat"), Ralph Deaton (as "Ensemble"), Rodrick Dixon (as "Ensemble"), Bernard Dotson (as "Ensemble"), Donna Dunmire (as "Ensemble"), Adam Dyer (as "Ensemble"), Duane Martin Foster (as "Matthew Henson/Black Lawyer/Gang Member/Ensemble"), Patty Goble (as "Ensemble"), Colton Green (as "Harry K. Thaw/Policeman/Ensemble"), Elisa Heinsohn (as "Ensemble"), Anne Kanengeiser (as "Kathleen/2nd Bureaucrat/Welfare Official/Ensemble"), Jeffrey Kuhn (as "Reporter/Fireman/Clerk/Ensemble"), Keith LaMelle Thomas (as "Pas de Deux/Ensemble"), Joe Langworth (as "Ensemble"), Joe Locarro (as "Conductor/Ensemble"), Conrad McLaren (as "Grandfather/Foreman"), Lea Michele (as "The Little Girl"), David Mucci (as "Willie Conklin"), Anne L. Nathan (as "Brigit/Baron's Assistant/Ensemble"), Panchali Null (as "Ensemble"), Mike O'Carroll (as "J.P. Morgan/Judge"), Mimi Quillin (as "Ensemble"), Michael Redd (as "Little Coalhouse/Alternate"), Monica L. Richards (as "Pas de Deux/Ensemble"), Shane Rogers (as "Little Coalhouse/Alternate"), Orgena Rose (as "Ensemble"), Gordon Stanley (as "Trolley Conductor/Reporter/Charles S. Whitman/Ensemble"), Alex Strange (as "The Little Boy"), Angela Teek (as "Ensemble"), Vanessa Townsell-Crisp (as "Sarah's Friend"), Allyson Tucker (as "Ensemble"), Leon Williams (as "Ensemble"), Bruce Winant (as "Doctor/Dirty Old Man/White Lawyer/Ensemble"). Replacement cast: Johmaalya Adelekan (as "Ensemble"), James D. Beeks (as "Ensemble"), Leslie Bell (as "Ensemble"), Dara Paige Bloomfied (as "The Little Girl/Alternate"), Amy Bodnar (as "Ensemble"), Donna Bullock (as "Mother"), Scott Carollo (as "Mother's Younger Brother"), Darlesia Cearcy (as "Sarah"), Albert Christmas (as "Ensemble"), Christopher Cordell (as "The Little Boy"), Pierce Cravens (as "The Little Boy/Alternate"), Joseph Dellger (as "Father"), Erick Devine (as "Foreman/J.P. Morgan"), John Dossett (as "Father"), Bernard Dotson (as "Pas de Deux"), Roberta Duchak (as "Ensemble"), Mary Sharon Dziedzic (as "Ensemble"), Tina Fabrique (as "Sarah's Friend"), Sean Grant (as "Ensemble"), Jeff Hairston (as "Ensemble"), Anthony Blair Hall (as "The Little Boy"), Paul Harman (as "Child Buyer/Doctor/Ensemble"), Davon Harris (as "Little Coalhouse/Alternate"), Isaiah S. Henderson (as "Little Coalhouse/Alternate"), Rosena M. Hill (as "Ensemble"), Adam Hunter (as "Ensemble"), Michael Hyatt (as "Sarah's Friend"), Kimberly JaJuan (as "Ensemble"), LaChanze (as "Sarah"), Janine LaManna (as "Evelyn Nesbit"), Deidre Lang (as "Ensemble/Pas de Deux"), Elizabeth Lundberg (as "The Little Girl"), David Masenheimer (as "Henry Ford"), Rusty Mowery (as "Ensemble"), Kimberly Dawn Neumann (as "Ensemble"), Zoie Quinde (as "Ensemble"), Michele Ragusa (as "Evelyn Nesbit"), John Rubinstein (as "Tateh"), Michael Rupert (as "Tateh"), James Stovall (as "Coalhouse Walker Jr."), Landel Thorman (as "Little Coalhouse/Alternate"), Tom Toner (as "Grandfather/Reporter"), Josh Tower (as "Ensemble"), Ron Trenouth (as "Child Buyer/Doctor/Ensemble"), Ann Van Cleave (as "2nd Bureaucrat/Ensemble/Kathleen/Welfare Official"), Joseph Webster (as "Ensemble"), Alton Fitzgerald White (as "Coalhouse Walker Jr."), Mindy Franzese Wild (as "Ensemble"), Laurie Williamson (as "Ensemble"), Eric Jordan Young (as "Ensemble/Pas de Deux"), Bernie Yvon (as "Harry Houdini"). Produced by Livent (U.S.) Inc.
- (1984) His stage adaptation of John Steinbeck's novel, "Of Mice and Men", was performed at the Mermaid Theatre in London, England with Lou Hirsch, Clive Mantle and Susan Penhaligon in the cast.
- (2011-2012 Season) His stage adaptation of the play, "The March", was performed at the Steppenwolf Theatre Company in Chicago, Illinois with Harry Groener and Ian Barford in the cast. Joshua Schmidt was the sound designer.
- (September 19, 1988) He adapted and directed John Steinbeck's novel, "The Grapes of Wrath," in a Steppenwolf Theatre production at the Royal George Theatre in Chicago, Illinois with Terry Kinney (Jim Casy); Gary Sinise (Tom Joad); Robert Breuler (Pa Joad); Lois Smith (Ma Joad); Lucina Paquet (Grandma); Nathan Davis (Grandpa); Dana Lubotsky (Ruthie); Christian Robinson (Winfield); John C. Reilly (Noah); James Noah (Uncle John); Yvonne Suhor (Rose of Sharon); Jim True (Al); Tim Hopper (Connie Rivers); Ramsay Midwood (Floyd Knowles); Rondi Reed (Mrs. Wainwright); Elizabeth K. Austin (Aggie Wainwright); Darryl D. Davis (the starving man);and Relioues De Var (his son) in the cast. Michael Smith composed original score. Kevin Rigdon was lighting and stage designer.
- (2013 - 2014) He directed the musical, "1776," in an American Contemporary Theatre production in San Francisco, California. Sherman Edwards wrote the music and lyrics. Peter Stone wrote the book.
- (2015 - 2016) His musical, "Loving Repeating," was performed at the Kokandy Productions Theatre in Chicago, Illinois with Amanda Giles and Emily Goldberg in the cast. Allison Hendrix was director. Kory Danielson was music director.
- (September 21 to November 9, 2003) He directed Tony Kushner's play, "Homebody/Kabul," in association with the Steppenwolf Theatre Company at the Mark Taper Forum Theatre in Los Angeles, California.
- (2015-2016 season) He adapted John Steinbeck's novel, "East of Eden," at the Steppenwolf Theatre Company in Chicago, Illinois. Rob Milburn and Michael Bodeen were composers. David Weiner was lighting designer.
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