John Caird

John Caird was born on September 22, 1948 in Canada. He is a director and writer, known for Les Mis��rables (2012), Spirited Away: Live on Stage (2022) and Estella Scrooge: A Christmas Carol with a Twist (2020). He was previously married to Frances Ruffelle.




Bio:
John Caird was born on September 22, 1948 in Canada. He is a director and writer, known for Les Mis��rables (2012), Spirited Away: Live on Stage (2022) and Estella Scrooge: A Christmas Carol with a Twist (2020). He was previously married to Frances Ruffelle.


Tivia:
Won two Tony Awards in collaboration with Trevor Nunn: in 1982 as Best Director (Play) for "The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby," and in 1987 as Best Director (Musical) for "Les Miserables." He was also Tony-nominated three other times: in 1997 as Best Director (Play) for Pam Gems "Stanley;" and in 2001 for his lyrics as part of Best Original Musical Score with collaborator Paul Gordon and for his libretto as Best Book (Musical) for "Jane Eyre.... [Details Intro]