Production History

A legacy of artistic excellence

Since 1963, the Guthrie has fulfilled its mission to bring both classic and contemporary plays to the stage and connect the community we serve to one another and to the world. We’ve produced hundreds of plays, musicals and commissioned works under the leadership of eight visionary artistic directors. Explore their tenures and discover the Guthrie’s robust production history below. 

Two actors in engage in a duel. Behind them, an actor wearing a red dress and white gloves faints against other cast members.

Joseph Haj, 2015 – present 

Joe Dowling, 1995–2015

Garland Wright, 1986–1995

Liviu Ciulei, 1980–1985

Alvin Epstein, 1978–1980

Michael Langham, 1971–1977

Interim, 1968–1970

Douglas Campbell, 1966–1967

Tyrone Guthrie, 1963–1965

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From Shakespeare to summer musicals, see our history of classic and contemporary plays

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