Rob Marshall

Birth Place: Madison, WI

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Marshall went on to perform as a dancer in various Broadway shows, but suffered a herniated disc while performing in Cats and after recovering, transitioned into choreography and then directing.

He debuted in the film industry with the TV adaptation of the musical Annie by Charles Strouse and Martin Charnin. He went on to direct the 2002 adaptation of the Kander and Ebb musical Chicago, for which he was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Director. His next feature film was the drama Memoirs of a Geisha based on the best-selling book of the same name by Arthur Golden starring Zhang Ziyi, Gong Li, Michelle Yeoh and Ken Watanabe. The film went on to win three Academy Awards and gross $162.2 million at the worldwide box office.

Marshall went on to direct the 2009 film Nine, an adaptation of the Broadway production with the same name starring Daniel Day-Lewis, Marion Cotillard, Nicole Kidman, Sophia Loren and Penélope Cruz, who was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. On August 2009, it was reported that Marshall was to direct Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides, the fourth chapter of Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean film series starring Johnny Depp, Penélope Cruz, Ian McShane and Geoffrey Rush, which opened on May 20, 2011 and grossed $1 billion worldwide.

After working with Disney on Pirates, Marshall directed Disney's film adaptation of Stephen Sondheim's Into the Woods (2014), and produced the film under his Lucamar Productions banner. His next film was the sequel to the 1964 film Mary Poppins, titled Mary Poppins Returns, reuniting two Into the Woods actresses: Emily Blunt as the title character and Meryl Streep in a supporting role.

By December 2017, Disney was considering Marshall to direct the live-action/CGI adaptation of The Little Mermaid, which he was officially confirmed to direct in December 2018.

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Rob Marshall STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer, 1985
Client of the Princess Puffer

Citizen of Cloisterham

Client of the Princess Puffer / Mr. Christopher Lyon

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1984
Lino (Understudy)

Lucky (Understudy)

Tony (Understudy)

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1983
Marsalias

Monk

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1982
Munkustrap [Replacement]

Rob Marshall Productions

 
[US Tour, 2016]
Co-Director and Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 2014]
Choreographer
Co-Director
 
[Broadway, 2000]
Director
 
[Broadway, 1998]
Director/Choreographer
Director
Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 1998]
Director
Choreographer
 
[West End, 1997]
Choreographer
 
[Off-Broadway, 1997]
Director
 
[Broadway, 1996]
Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 1995]
Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 1995]
Choreographer
 
[Off-Broadway, 1994]
Choreographer
 
[West End, 1994]
Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 1994]
Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 1993]
Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 1993]
Choreographer
 
[West End, 1992]
Choreographer
 
[Milburn, NJ (Regional), 1992]
Director/Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 1985]
Dance Captain
Assistant to the Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 1984]
Dance Captain
 
[New York, 2000]
Director/Choreographer
 
[Los Angeles, 1992]
Director/Choreographer

Rob Marshall Movies

[2002]Chicago choreographer

[2009]Nine choreographer

[2014]Into the Woods music staging and production

[2018]Mary Poppins Returns choreographer

[2023]The Little Mermaid producer

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AIN'T MISBEHAVIN' Comes to Laguna Playhouse

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Broadway Icon Adam Pascal Announces Tour Date At Fox Cities P.A.C.

Fox Cities Performing Arts Center has announced the addition of Adam Pascal to the Spotlight Series with a scheduled performance on Friday, March 8, 2024 at 7:30 p.m. in the Kimberly-Clark Theater. 

Award Winning Mark Burnell Releases New Album GOSPEL PIANO

Mark Burnell releases his new album 'GOSPEL PIANO,' featuring seven tracks of African American spirituals and gospel music. Hailed as 'silky smooth and highly polished,' Mark's rich and unique style shines through in this instrumental recording.

Cast Set for THE LEHMAN TRILOGY At American Conservatory Theater

The cast has been set for 'The Lehman Trilogy' at American Conservatory Theater. Get the latest news on the upcoming production and find out who will be starring in this highly anticipated show.

Cast Announced For The Australian Premiere Of THE LEHMAN TRILOGY

The producers, the National Theatre and Neal Street Productions, in association with Trafalgar  Entertainment, announced today that Aaron Krohn, Howard W. Overshown and Adrian Schiller will play the Lehman brothers, and a cast of characters including their sons and grandsons, when the  critically acclaimed, five-time Tony Award winning production of The Lehman Trilogy premieres at the  Theatre Royal Sydney from 21 February 2024.  

A CINDERELLA CHRISTMAS Comes to the Laguna Playhouse Next Week

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Pittsburgh CLO to Present the World Premiere Rom-Com Musical THE PERFECT MATE

Pittsburgh CLO announces THE PERFECT MATE at Greer Cabaret Theater from Feb 2-Mar 17, 2024. Get ready for a captivating musical experience.

ESPECIAL: CHICAGO cumple 27 años en Broadway

Si bien EL FANTASMA DE LA ÓPERA es el musical más longevo de la historia de Broadway y LOS MISERABLES lo es del West End, el puesto a la producción estadounidense más longeva de la historia de la Great White Way se lo lleva el revival de CHICAGO, que hoy cumple la friolera de 27 años ininterrumpidos en Broadway.

19th Annual Fred Ebb Award To Be Presented To Freya Catrin Smith & Jack Williams

The 19th Annual Fred Ebb Award will be presented to Freya Catrin Smith & Jack Williams.

Lin-Manuel Miranda, Olivia Rodrigo, Billie Eilish & More Nominated For HMMA Awards

The 14th Annual Hollywood Music in Media Awards 2023 nominations have been announced, with artists like Billie Eilish, Olivia Rodrigo, Justin Timberlake, and Metro Boomin receiving nominations. Lin-Manuel Miranda, Alan Menken, The Little Mermaid, Theater Camp, and more are coming nominees for this year's awards.

Itzhak Perlman Unveils 2023/2024 Season Highlights Featuring Tours of His Autobiographical Program & More

In an exciting 2023-2024 season, GRAMMY-winning virtuoso violinist and Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient Itzhak Perlman engages with audiences across the world as he builds on his career as one of the most distinguished classical musicians of our era.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld October 17th, 2023

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 17, 2023 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

THE COLOR PURPLE, The MUSIC MAN & More Set for Pittsburgh CLO 2024 Summer Series Lineup

Pittsburgh CLO has unveiled the exciting lineup for their 2024 Summer Series. Find out the dates and locations of the upcoming shows.

LA SIRENITA Alcanza 16 Millones De Visualizaciones En Sus Primeros Cinco Días En Disney+

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THE LITTLE MERMAID Breaks Disney+ Records With 16 Million Viewers in First Five Days

The live-action reimagining of the studio’s Academy Award®-winning animated musical starring Halle Bailey and Melissa McCarthy is the most viewed Disney movie premiere on Disney+ since Hocus Pocus 2, garnering 16 million views in its first five days streaming.

Listen: Hear Javier Bardem's Cut THE LITTLE MERMAID Song By Alan Menken & Lin-Manuel Miranda

Listen as Javier Bardem performs as King Triton in “Impossible Child,' which was cut from the film and features music by multiple Academy Award winner Alan Menken (“Beauty and the Beast,” “Aladdin”) and lyrics by three-time Tony Award winner Lin-Manuel Miranda (“Hamilton,’ “In the Heights”).

THE LITTLE MERMAID Is Now Streaming on Disney+ Featuring Cut Song

Disney+ subscribers will be able to access special bonus content from THE LITTLE MERMAID, including Oscar winner Javier Bardem as King Triton performing the song “Impossible Child” with music by Alan Menken and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda.

Pittsburgh CLO Announces The Cast Of TICK, TICK...BOOM!

Pittsburgh CLO has announced the smash hit tick, tick… BOOM! will be the first show to light up the stage at the renovated, new-look Greer Cabaret Theater, Sept. 22-Oct. 22. The Pittsburgh CLO has announced casting for this exclusive engagement, which also marks the return of the Kara Cabaret Series.

Photos: On the Red Carpet at Opening Night of THE SHARK IS BROKEN

Last night, The Shark is Broken officially opened at the Golden Theatre! Check out photos from the red carpet here!

Rob Marshall FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Rob Marshall has appeared on Broadway in 4 shows.

Rob Marshall has not appeared in the West End.

Rob Marshall has been nominated for several awards throughout his career, including: - Outstanding Director - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Cabaret - Outstanding Choreography (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Little Me - Best Choreography (Tony Awards) for Little Me - Outstanding Choreography (Drama Desk Awards) for Cabaret - Best Theatre Choreographer (Olivier Awards) for Damn Yankees - Best Choreography (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Cabaret - Best Director - Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Cabaret - Best Choreography (Tony Awards) for Cabaret - Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Cabaret - Best Theatre Choreographer (Olivier Awards) for She Loves Me - Outstanding Choreography (Drama Desk Awards) for She Loves Me - Best Choreography (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for She Loves Me / Damn Yankees - Best Choreography (Tony Awards) for She Loves Me - Best Choreography (Tony Awards) for Damn Yankees - Best Choreography (Tony Awards) for Kiss of the Spider Woman

Rob Marshall has won the following awards: Outstanding Director - Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for Cabaret, Outstanding Choreography at the Drama Desk Awards for Cabaret, and Best Choreography at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for She Loves Me and Damn Yankees.

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