The Biography

Henry Gottfried is a theater artist based in NYC. His directing and associate directing credits include Broadway and Off-Broadway projects, as well as NYC concerts and the development of new works. (Most recently: A CHRISTMAS CAROL on Broadway, directed by Michael Arden, starring Jefferson Mays). Henry has also developed new plays as a director/collaborative dramaturg at Ojai Playwrights Conference and Hedgebrook Playwrights Festival. As an actor, he has performed in the Broadway production of WAITRESS (original cast; later, the role of Dr. Pomatter), the national tours of BRIGHT STAR (Billy) and PIPPIN (u/s Pippin), and the world premiere production of THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA at Chicago’s Nederlander Theatre. Henry performed with the televised broadcast of Peter Pan Live! on NBC and has appeared on Good Morning America and the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.