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Ellis is the Associate Artistic Director of Roundabout Theatre Company. His Broadway credits include She Loves Me (Tony Award nomination, Outer Critics Circle nomination), You Can’t Take It With You (Tony Award nomination, Outer Critics Circle nomination), On the Twentieth Century (Outer Critics Circle nomination), The Elephant Man (Outer Critics Circle nomination), The Mystery Of Edwin Drood (Tony nomination), Harvey, Curtains (Tony nomination), The Little Dog Laughed (Lortel nomination), Twelve Angry Men (Tony nomination), The Man Who Had All The Luck, The Rainmaker, 1776 (Drama Desk, Tony nomination), Company, Steel Pier (Tony nomination), She Loves Me (First Revival, Tony nomination), A Month In The Country, Picnic.
Off-Broadway he worked on Amy and the Orphans, Dada Woof, Papa Hot (LCT), Tom Durnin, Gruesome Playground Injuries, Streamers, Good Boys And True, Entertaining Mr. Sloane, The Waverly Gallery, Flora, The Red Menace (Drama Desk nom), and The World Goes 'Round (Drama Desk Award).
His television work includes "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel," HBO's "Divorce," "A Christmas Story Live" (Fox), "Weeds" (EP), "30 Rock" (Emmy nomination, Best Director), "Modern Family."

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Scott Ellis STAGE CREDITS

[Regional (US)]
World Premiere, 1988
Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1984
Lucky

Arnie

Bobby Perillo

Danny

Mrs. Antonelli [Replacement]

Punk

Sugar

Suitor

[Off-Off-Broadway]
Showcase, 1982
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
1980
Gussie/Tribune Reporter

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1980
Sally's Boyfriend

Scott Ellis Productions

 
[Broadway, 2024]
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[Broadway, 2019]
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[Broadway, 2019]
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[Chicago, 2018]
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[Off-Broadway, 2018]
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[Motion Picture, 2017]
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[London, 2017]
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[New York, 2016]
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[Broadway, 2016]
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[West End, 2015] [Replacement]
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[Broadway, 2014]
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[Off-Broadway, 2013]
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[Broadway, 2012]
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[Broadway, 2011]
Roundabout Associate Artistic Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2011]
Associate Artistic Director
 
[Broadway, 2011]
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[Broadway, 2010]
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[Broadway, 2000]
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[Broadway, 2000]
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[Broadway, 1999]
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[Off-Broadway, 1999]
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[Broadway, 1999]
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[Broadway, 1998]
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[Off-Broadway, 1998]
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[New York, 1998]
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[Broadway, 1997]
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[Broadway, 1996]
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[Broadway, 1995]
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[West End, 1994]
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[Off-Broadway, 1990]
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[Broadway, 1985]
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[New York, 2003]
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Writing

Conceiver
Conceiver
Conceiver

Scott Ellis Awards and Nominations

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2022 - Outstanding Director of a Play

Scott Ellis, Take Me Out

Drama Desk Awards - 2019 - Outstanding Director of a Musical

Scott Ellis, Tootsie

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2019 - Outstanding Director of a Musical

Scott Ellis, Tootsie

Tony Awards - 2019 - Best Direction of a Musical

Scott Ellis, Tootsie

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2016 - Outstanding Director of a Musical

Scott Ellis, She Loves Me

Tony Awards - 2016 - Best Direction of a Musical

Scott Ellis, She Loves Me

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Director of a Musical

Scott Ellis, On the Twentieth Century

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Director of a Play

Scott Ellis, You Can't Take it with You

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Director of a Play

Scott Ellis, The Elephant Man

Tony Awards - 2015 - Best Direction of a Play

Scott Ellis, You Can't Take it with You

Tony Awards - 2013 - Best Direction of a Musical

Scott Ellis, The Mystery of Edwin Drood

Tony Awards - 2007 - Best Direction of a Musical

Scott Ellis, Curtains

The Lortels - 2006 - Outstanding Director

Scott Ellis, The Little Dog Laughed

Tony Awards - 2005 - Best Direction of a Play

Scott Ellis, Twelve Angry Men


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1999 - Outstanding Director - Musical

Scott Ellis, 1776

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1998 - Best Director - Musical

Scott Ellis, 1776

Tony Awards - 1998 - Best Direction of a Musical

Scott Ellis, 1776

Drama Desk Awards - 1997 - Outstanding Director - Musical

Scott Ellis, Steel Pier

Drama Desk Awards - 1997 - Outstanding Director - Musical

Scott Ellis, 1776

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1997 - Best Director - Musical

Scott Ellis, Steel Pier

Tony Awards - 1997 - Best Direction of a Musical

Scott Ellis, Steel Pier


winner
Olivier Awards - 1995 - Best Director of a Musical

Scott Ellis, She Loves Me

Drama Desk Awards - 1994 - Outstanding Director - Musical

Scott Ellis, She Loves Me

Helen Hayes Awards - 1994 - Outstanding Director, Non-Resident Play or Musical

Scott EllisWorld Goes 'Round


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Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1994 - Best Director - Musical

Scott Ellis - , She Loves Me

Tony Awards - 1994 - Best Direction of a Musical

Scott Ellis, She Loves Me


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1991 - Outstanding Director - Musical

Scott Ellis, A Little Night Music / The World Goes Round

Scott Ellis Videos

Scott Ellis News


Video: Amy Ryan Talks Preparing for DOUBT: A PARABLE on TODAY WITH HODA & JENNA


Amy Ryan, who is currently playing the role of Sister Aloysius in the Broadway production of Doubt, visited TODAY with Hoda and Jenna on Tuesday. On the show, Ryan talks about being cast in the show with only a week's notice and how she prepared for her role. Watch the video here!

Photos: Exclusive! Go inside Kristin Chenoweth's KRISTIN: AN EVENING WITH FRIENDS FOR TODD! for Roundabout Theater Company


On Monday, Roundabout Theatre Company presented Emmy & Tony Award winner Kristin Chenoweth in KRISTIN: AN EVENING WITH FRIENDS FOR TODD, a special benefit concert. BroadwayWorld went inside the star-studded event! Check out photos of Kristin along with some very special guests!

Video: Liev Schreiber Talks the Themes of DOUBT: A PARABLE on LIVE WITH KELLY AND MARK


Liev Schreiber, who is currently playing the role of Father Flynn in the Broadway production of Doubt, visited Live with Kelly and Mark on Monday. On the show, Schreiber talked about playing the accused priest and how the themes in the play are still very timely, almost 20 years after it debuted. Watch the video here!

Broadway Buying Guide: April 15, 2024- Last Chance to See DOUBT on Broadway


Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, April 15, 2024.

Video: Liev Schreiber Talks DOUBT: A PARABLE 20 Years Later on LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS


Liev Schreiber, who is currently playing the role of Father Flynn in the Broadway production of Doubt, visited Late Night with Seth Meyers on Thursday. On the show, Schreiber talked about playing the accused priest and how he sees the play a bit differently in 2024, almost 20 years after it debuted. Watch the video here!

Video: Watch Liev Schrieber and Zoe Kazan in a Scene from DOUBT: A PARABLE


Watch footage of Liev Schreiber and Zoe Kazan in Doubt: A Parable, currently running on Broadway through April 21st!

What's Closing Soon on Broadway & Off Broadway- April 2024


It's closing time! Last call to catch some of your favorite stars in action on and off Broadway, including two-time Tony winner Victoria Clark, stage and screen stars Liev Schreiber and Amy Ryan, the hilarious ensemble of Spamalot, and more. Get your tickets to these shows now before they are gone for good.  

DOUBT: A PARABLE Enters Final 3 Weeks of Performances


Roundabout Theatre Company is presenting the new Broadway production of John Patrick Shanley’s Tony Award & Pulitzer Prize-winning play Doubt: A Parable. You have three weeks left to see the show - learn how to purchase tickets!

Broadway Buying Guide: April 1, 2024- MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG Rolls to the Top


Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, April 1, 2024.

Meet the Cast of PATRIOTS, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway


The Almeida Theatre production of Patriots officially begins previews on Broadway tonight, April 1. Meet the cast of Patriots here!

Broadway Buying Guide: March 25, 2024- HADESTOWN Is (Livin' it Up) on Top


Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, March 25, 2024.

Broadway Buying Guide: March 18, 2024- THE WHO'S TOMMY Tops the Week


Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, March 18, 2024.

Broadway Buying Guide: March 11, 2024- DOUBT is Back on Broadway


Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, March 11, 2024.

Review Roundup: DOUBT Returns To Broadway Starring Liev Schreiber and Amy Ryan


The first Broadway revival of John Patrick Shanley’s Tony Award & Pulitzer Prize-winning play Doubt: A Parable opens tonight at the Todd Haimes Theatre. See what the critics are saying!

Is Michael Greif Setting a Record by Directing 3 Shows This Season?


This time, the reader question was: Is Michael Greif setting a record by directing three shows this season?

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld March 8, 2024


Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is March 8, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Video: See How the Habits for DOUBT: A PARABLE on Broadway Were Made


Check out a video and learn about how the habits for Doubt: A Parable on Broadway were created.

The Laurents / Hatcher Foundation Awards $200,000 to Two Plays


The Trustees of The Laurents / Hatcher Foundation, Inc. have announced that JONAH by Rachel Bonds and THE WORLD IS NOT SILENT by Don Nguyen are recipients of the Laurents / Hatcher Foundation Award. 

DOUBT Announces Extension Ahead of Opening Night


Roundabout Theatre Company just announced by popular demand a one-week extension of the new Broadway production of John Patrick Shanley’s Tony Award & Pulitzer Prize-winning play Doubt.

Photos: Go Inside Roundabout's 2024 Gala, Honoring Kenny Leon and the Rudin Family


Roundabout Theatre Company celebrated its 2024 Gala, honoring Kenny Leon and The Rudin Family. Check out the photos here!

Scott Ellis FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Scott Ellis been in?

Scott Ellis has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

How many West End shows has Scott Ellis been in?

Scott Ellis has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Scott Ellis been nominated for?

Scott Ellis has been nominated for several awards throughout his career, including Outstanding Director of a Play at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "Take Me Out," Best Direction of a Musical at the Tony Awards for "Tootsie," and Best Director of a Musical at the Olivier Awards for "She Loves Me." He has also received nominations for Best Director of a Play at the Tony Awards for "You Can't Take It with You" and Outstanding Director - Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for "1776" and "Steel Pier." Additionally, Ellis has been recognized with nominations for Best Director - Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "She Loves Me" and "Steel Pier," among others.

What awards has Scott Ellis won?

Scott Ellis has won several awards for his outstanding work in directing Broadway musicals. He won the Outstanding Director - Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for "1776" and "A Little Night Music / The World Goes Round." Additionally, he received the Best Director of a Musical at the Olivier Awards for "She Loves Me" and the Best Director - Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "She Loves Me."

How many shows has Scott Ellis written?

Scott Ellis has written 3 shows including And the World Goes 'Round (Conceiver), Steel Pier (Conceiver), The Look of Love (Conceiver).

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