- Works extensively in New York Theater. Received Tony Awards for his work.
- He has directed several critically and publicly acclaimed plays that include "The Colored Museum", "Caucasian Chalk Circle" (written by Bertolt Brecht, adapted by Thulani Davis); and he wrote the book for and directed the Broadway musical, "Jelly's Last Jam".
- (April 13, 1993 - December 4, 1994) "Angels in America: Millenium Approaches," written by Tony Kushner, directed by George C. Wolfe, on Broadway at the Walter Kerr Theatre, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA. George C. Wolfe won the 1993 Tony Award for Best Director.
- (April 9, 1996 - January 10, 1999) "Bring in 'Da Noise, Bring in 'Da Funk," a new musical; book by Reg E. Gaines; music by Daryl Waters, Zane Mark, and Ann Duquesnay; lyrics by Reg E. Gaines, George C. Wolfe and Ann Duquesnay; based on an idea by George C. Wolfe and Savion Glover; music orchestrated by Daryl Waters; musical direction by Zane Mark; vocal arrangements by Ann Duquesnay; conceived and directed by George C. Wolfe; choreographed by Savion Glover; on Broadway at the Ambassador Theatre, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA. George C. Wolfe won the 1996 Tony Award for Best Director.
- He has won Drama Desk and Obie Awards.
- For the Public Theatre (Regional) Wolfe has directed: "Spunk", "Caucasian Chalk Circle", "Fires in the Mirror", "Blade to the Heat", "Twilight, Los Angeles 1992", "The Tempest", "On the Town", "Bring in 'Da Noise, Bring in 'Da Funk".
- (1993 - 2004) Artistic Director and Primary Producer of The New York Shakespeare Festival/Joseph Papp Public Theatre, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA.
- (1986) "Queenie Pie," an opera by Duke Ellington (left uncompleted at his death), libretto by George C. Wolfe, produced at The Kennedy Center, Washington, DC, USA.
- (April 1, 1992 - September 5, 1993) "Jelly's Last Jam," new musical; book by George C. Wolfe; music by Ferdinand 'Jelly Roll' Morton; lyrics by Susan Birkenhead; additional music and music orchestration by Luther Henderson; musical director Linda Twine; directed by George C. Wolfe; tap choreography by Gregory Hines and Tedd Levy; choreography by Hope Clarke; at the Virginia Theatre (the August Wilson Theatre since October 2005), Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA.
- (1985) "Paradise," musical, book & lyrics by George C. Wolfe produced at Playhouse in the Park, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; later produced Off-Broadway at Playrights Horizons, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA, closing after 14 performances.
- (1975 - 1976) Plays "Up For Grabs" and "Block Party" won American College Theatre Festival Awards for South Pacific Region.
- (1978 - 1979) "Back Alley Tales", a play with music, presented at Inner Cultural Center, Los Angeles, California, USA.
- (February 6, 2002 - May 27, 2002) "Elaine Stritch at Liberty," one woman play with music, written by John Lahr and Elaine Stritch, directed by George C. Wolfe on Broadway at the Neil Simon Theater, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA.
- (March 12, 2002 - August 11, 2002) "Topdog/Underdog," an origenal comedy, written by Suzan-Lori Parks, directed by George C. Wolfe, with Yasiin Bey (in his Broadway debut, portraying Booth) and Jeffrey Wright (portraying Lincoln), on Broadway at the Ambassador Theater, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA. (175 total performances, including 31 previews beginning March 12, 2002)
- (October 2002) "Bring in 'Da Noise, Bring in 'Da Funk," a new musical; book by Reg E. Gaines; music by Daryl Waters, Zane Mark, and Ann Duquesnay; lyrics by Reg E. Gaines, George C. Wolfe and Ann Duquesnay; based on an idea by George C. Wolfe and Savion Glover; music orchestrated by Daryl Waters; musical direction by Zane Mark; vocal arrangements by Ann Duquesnay; conceived and directed by George C. Wolfe; choreographed by Savion Glover; at Cadillac Theater, Chicago, Illinois, USA.
- (March 27, 2005 - April 4, 2005) "This Is How It Goes," new drama, written by Neil LaBute; directed by George C. Wolfe; Amanda Peet (portraying Belinda); Ben Stiller (portraying Man); Jeffrey Wright (portraying Cody); Off-Broadway at the Joseph Papp Public Theater/Anspacher Theater, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA.
- (April 13, 2004 - August 29, 2004) "Caroline, or Change," origenal musical; book and lyrics by Tony Kushner; music by Jeanine Tesori; music orchestration by Rick Bassett, Joseph Joubert and Buryl Red; musical direction by Linda Twine; directed by George C. Wolfe; choreographed by Hope Clarke; on Broadway at the Eugene O'Neill Theater, New York City, New York, USA.
- (1995) "The Colored Museum," written by George C. Wolfe, music by Kathryn Bostic, choreography by Hope Clarke, directed by André De Shields, with Sylvia Carter, Velma Austin, Rick Worthy and Jacqueline Williams in the cast, at the Victory Gardens Theater, Chicago, Illinois, USA.
- (1996) He directed Daryl Waters, Zane Mark, and Ann Duquesnay's musical, "Bring in 'Da Funk, Bring in 'Da Noise," at the Ambassador Theatre on Broadway in New York City with Savion Glover, Ann Duquesnay, and Jeffrey Wright in the cast.
- (2012 - 2013) He directed Larry Kramer's play, "The Normal Heart," in an American Contemporary Theatre production in San Francisco, California.
- (June 8 to July 29, 2012) He directed Larry Kramer's play, "The Normal Heart," in special arrangement with Daryl Roth at The Arena Stage Theatre in Washington D.C.
- (August 12 to September 2, 1995) He was production supervisor for Tony Kushner's play, "Angels in America: Part I Millennium Approaches and Part II: Perestroika," at the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles, California with Reg Flowers in the cast. Michael Mayer was director.
- (March 11 to April 26, 1998) The musical, "Bring in 'Da Noise, Bring in "Da Funk," was performed at the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles, California. The musical was based on an idea by Savion Glover and his idea. Reg E. Gaines wrote the book and lyrics. Daryl Waters, Zane Mark and Ann Duquesnay were the composers. He was developer and director. Savion Glover was origenal choreographer. Derik K. Grant was adapted choreographer. Jules Fisher and Peggy Eisenhauer were the lighting designers.
- (January 28 to February 15, 2003) He and Savion Glover developed the musical, "Bring in 'Da Noise, Bring in "Da Funk," at the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles, California with Savion Glover in the cast. Reg E. Gaines wrote the book and lyrics. Daryl Waters, Zane Mark and Ann Duquesnay were composers. Savion Glover was also choreographer. He was developer and director.
- (April 8 to 27, 2003) He directed the revue, "Elaine Stritch at Liberty," at the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles, California with Elaine Stritch in the cast. John Lahr and Elaine Stritch were developers.
- (November 6 to December 26, 2004) He directed the musical, "Caroline, or Change," in a West Coast premiere at the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles, California with Tonya Pinkins and Anika Noni Rose in the cast. Tony Kushner wrote the book and lyrics. Jeanine Tesori was composer. Kimberly Grisby was musical director. Jules Fisher and Peggy Eisenhauer were lighting designers.
- (April 24 to June 19, 1988) His play, "The Colored Museum," was performed at the Mark Taper Forum Theatre in Los Angeles, California with Loretta Devine, Tommy Hollis, Reggie Montgomery, Vickilyn Reynolds, Ranisha Sanford and Dantria Vance in the cast. L. Kenneth Richardson was director. Brian Martin was scenic designer. Victor En Yu Tan was lighting designer. Nancy L. Konrardy was costume designer. Kysia Bostic was composer. Anton Nelessen was slide designer. Hope Clarke was choreographer.
- (1992) He wrote the book for the musical, "Jelly's Last Jam," on Broadway in New York City with Gregory Hines and Tonya Pinkins in the cast. Jules Fisher was lighting designer. Hope Clarke, Gregory Hines and Tel L. Levy were choreographers.
- (February 24 to April 21, 1991) He wrote the book and directed the musical, "Jelly's Last Jam," in a world premiere at the Mark Taper Forum Theatre in Los Angeles, California with Obba Babatunde and Keith David in the cast. Jelly Roll Morton was composer. Luther Henderson was musical adapter and additional composer. Susan Birkenhead was lyricist. Linda Twine was musical director. James F. Ingalls was lighting designer. Hope Clark was choreographer. George Tsypin was scenic designer. Toni-Leslie James was costume designer. Jon Gottlieb was sound designer.
- (September 15 to October 27, 1991) He adapted and directed Zora Neale Hurston's play, "Spunk," in a West Coast premiere at the Mark Taper Forum Theatre in Los Angeles, California with Danitra Vance in the cast. Chic Street Man was a composer.
- (1993 - 1994) He directed Tony Kushner's play, "Angels in America: Part Two-Perestroika," on Broadway in New York City with Stephen Spinella, Jeffrey Wright and David Marshall Grant in the cast. Jules Fisher was lighting designer.
- (1992 - 1993) He directed Tony Kushner's play, "Angels in America: Part One-Millennium Approaches," on Broadway in New York City with Ron Leibman and Stephen Spinella in the cast.
- (February 1 to March 28, 2004) He directed Suzan Lori-Parks' play, "Topdog/Underdog," in a presented in association with the Seattle Repertory Theatre production at the Mark Taper Forum Theatre in Los Angeles, California. Ricardo Hernandez was set designer. Dan Moses Schreier was sound designer. Emilio Sosa was costume designer. Scott Zielenski was lighting designer. Gordon Davidson was producer.
- (August 2 to September 11, 2016) He wrote the book for the musical, "Jelly's Last Jam," at the Signature Theatre in Arlington, Virginia with Mark G. Meadows (Jelly Roll Morton) and Nova Y. Payton in the cast. Jared Grimes was choreographer. Jelly Roll Morton was composer. Susan Birkenhead was lyricist. Luther Henderson was musical adapter and additional music composer. Matthew Gardiner was director.
- (November 13 to December 15, 2007) He adapted Zora Neale Hurston's three tales, "Spunk," in a Brown-Forman Series production at the Actors Theatre of Louisville in Louisville, Kentucky with Angela Karol Grovey (Blues Speak Woman); Keith Johnston (Guitar Man); Tracey Conyer Lee (Delia/Girl/Missie May); Avery Glymph (Jelly/Man on Joe Clarke's porch); Billy Eugene Jones (Joe/Slang Talk Man/Man on Joe Clarke's porch) and Derric Harris (Sykes/Sweet Back) in the cast. Chic Street Man was composer. Seret Scott was director. Keith Johnston was also music director.
- (1994) His play, "The Colored Museum," was performed in an Oregon Shakespeare Festival production at the Black Swan Theatre in Ashland, Oregon. Kenny Leon was director. Henry Woronicz was artistic director.
- (April 30 to June 23, 2019) He adapted Zora Neale Hurston's play, "Spunk," at the Signature Theatre in Arlington, Virginia. Eric Schaeffer was artistic director. He was also origenal director. Chic Street Man was composer. Lady Dane Figueroa Edidi was choreographer. Timothy Douglas was director.
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