THEATER AND FILM

DIRECTOR + PRODUCER

Nick Demos Media Creative Vision

As both a director and producer, I create theater and film that moves beyond entertainment into experience.

This work lives at the intersection of intimacy and scale, where deeply human truths are expressed through bold, emotionally resonant storytelling, and where audiences see themselves reflected in ways that feel both personal and universal.

My perspective is shaped by a lifetime on stage and on set, from performing at Radio City Music Hall to touring nationally and internationally, to working in film, and speaking on global stages experiences that taught me how story lands in the body, not just the mind, and how a single moment can ripple through an audience in real time. It is also informed by years of study in yoga, meditation, and Vedantic philosophy, which ground my work in presence, awareness, and the deeper layers of human experience beneath the surface of story.

I am drawn to stories of identity, belonging, and transformation… stories that explore the courage it takes to be seen, and the quiet moments that change who we are as humans.

Whether on stage or on screen, the vision is the same: to create a space where connection deepens and an audience does not just leave inspired, but truly changed.

The most powerful stories do not end when the curtain falls… they continue in the choices we make after.

CURRENT PROJECTS


Oh L’Amour: The Erasure Musical

Creative Consultant/Director

Book by Paul Lavoie, Music by Erasure

Producer: Tanninger Entertainment


It’s A lot

Producing Consultant

Book by Beth Lapides

Music by Mitch Kaplan and Beth Lapides

Producer: UnCabaret Inc.

Nick Demos is a Tony and Olivier Award winning producer (Memphis, Come From Away), and award winning filmmaker and director (Policy of Truth, Invisible and Body Electric). He has directed the Off-Broadway productions (Kids in America, Spring Alive and Rainbow Around the Sun.)


Formerly the Artistic Director of Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma, he was awarded the “Living Treasure Award” or his contribution to the arts in the state presented by the governor. Directing over twenty productions at Lyric, most notably the state’s 100th Anniversary production of Oklahoma! staring Kelli O’Hara, Chicago with Debbie Gibson and the world premiere of Kids in America.

Other regional directing credits include Broadway Cares, The Drowsy Chaperone (B. Iden Payne Award), Xanadu, White Christmas, Evita, Christmas Letters, Dancing Lessons, and The Who's Tommy among others.


Nick was also the Artistic Director of the new works program Bridge to Broadway for two seasons, a sounding board member of the Rhinebeck Writer’s Retreat, and the Executive Director of One Company which provided retreats and grants for creative professionals.

CEO of Demos Bizar Entertainment (2008-present)

Artistic Director of New Works Festival for Apples to Oranges (2010-2012)

Artistic Director of Lyric Theater of Oklahoma (2000-2008)

Former Festival committee and board member of National Alliance for Musical Theater

Former Sounding board member Rhinebeck Writer’s Retreat

Has been a member of SDC, AEA, AGVA, The Broadway League

PAST THEATRICAL PROJECTS

BROADWAY


Come From Away

Co-Producer

Book, music and lyrics by Irene Sankoff

and David Hein

(Tony Nom, Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle Awards)


Memphis

Producer

Book by Joe Dipetro, Music by David Bryan,

Lyrics Joe Dipetro and David Bryan

(Tony, Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle Awards)

PAST THEATRICAL PROJECTS

LONDON


Come From Away

Co-Producer

(Olivier Award)


Memphis

Producer

(Olivier nomination)


Make Me a Song

Producer

© Nick Demos Media