Twyla Tharp
Birth Place: Portland, IN, USA
Latest News on Twyla Tharp:
Jason Graae to Present IT'S A GRAAE NIGHT FOR SINGING! at 54 Below (Feb 23, 2026)
Grainger Academy of The Joffrey Ballet To Present Five World Premieres In WINNING WORKS (Feb 11, 2026)
MTI Concert Dance To Exclusively License Works By José Limón (Feb 10, 2026)
Jason Graae to Present IT'S A GRAAE NIGHT FOR SINGING! at 54 Below (Feb 23, 2026)
Grainger Academy of The Joffrey Ballet To Present Five World Premieres In WINNING WORKS (Feb 11, 2026)
MTI Concert Dance To Exclusively License Works By José Limón (Feb 10, 2026)
BIO
Twyla Tharp is an American born artist.
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Productions
Writing
Conceiver
Conceiver
Bookwriter
Bookwriter
Conceiver
Conceiver
Movies
Tank Dive: Excerpts
[ 1965 ] choreographer
[ 1965 ] choreographer
Hair
[ 1979 ] choreographer
[ 1979 ] choreographer
Ragtime
[ 1981 ] choreographer
[ 1981 ] choreographer
White Nights
[ 1985 ] choreographer
[ 1985 ] choreographer
I'll Do Anything
[ 1994 ] choreographer
[ 1994 ] choreographer
Awards and Nominations
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2010 - Outstanding Choreography
Twyla Tharp, Come Fly Away
Tony Awards - 2010 - Best Choreography
Twyla Tharp, Come Fly Away
winner
Drama League Awards - 2003 - Distinguished Achivement in Musical Theatre
Twyla Tharp
winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2003 - Outstanding Choreography
Twyla Tharp, - Movin' Out
winner
Tony Awards - 2003 - Best Choreography
Twyla Tharp, Movin' Out
Tony Awards - 2003 - Best Direction of a Musical
Twyla Tharp, Movin' Out
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2002 - Outstanding Choreography
Twyla Tharp, Movin' Out
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2002 - Outstanding Director - Musical
Twyla Tharp, Movin' Out
Videos
Video: Justin Peck and Patricia Delgado Respond to Tony Win for Best Choreography
by Joey Mervis - 2025-06-08 20:43:24
Video: Watch Lorin Latarro's Sensational Choreography in THE WHO'S TOMMY
by Nicole Rosky - 2024-04-22 13:51:47
Video: New Trailer For American Ballet Theatre Studio at The Joyce Theater
by Joshua Wright - 2024-03-07 15:22:15
Video: First Look at Sufjan Stevens, Justin Peck and Jackie Sibblies Drury's ILLINOISE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2024-01-24 12:31:33
VIDEO: Watch The Royal Ballet Celebrate The Legacy of Nijinska with Extended Insight
by Blair Ingenthron - 2023-11-25 12:29:33
Video: Full Cast and Creative Team Announced for NEW YORK, NEW YORK; Plus Watch a New Trailer!
by Nicole Rosky - 2023-02-01 12:00:20
VIDEO: Pacific Northwest Ballet In Balanchine's DIAMONDS Coming To The Joyce
by Alan Henry - 2022-05-17 12:50:06
VIDEO: Pacific Northwest Ballet In Crystal Pite's PLOT POINT Coming To The Joyce
by Alan Henry - 2022-05-04 17:35:55
VIDEO: The Joyce at Lincoln Center to Present Pacific Northwest Ballet
by Alan Henry - 2022-04-28 15:28:52
VIDEO: Get A First Look At ABT STUDIO COMPANY SPRING FESTIVAL; Premieres Next Month!
by Stephi Wild - 2021-05-18 05:14:24
VIDEO: Watch New Video from Nainnoh, Featuring Kristine Bendul and Abdiel Jacobsen!
by Nicole Rosky - 2020-12-09 11:01:00
VIDEO: On This Day, September 30- Billy Joel and Twyla Tharp's MOVIN' OUT Leaps Onto Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - 2019-09-30 12:01:00
VIDEO: Derek Hough-Led SINGIN' IN THE RAIN is Still in The Works
by Stephi Wild - 2019-03-01 06:33:09
VIDEO: The Joyce Theater Previews Fall/Winter Season - 'Be Moved All Season Long'
by Alan Henry - 2018-08-23 11:29:06
VIDEO: American Ballet Theatre Previews Fall Season Featuring World Premieres by Michelle Dorrance and Jessica Lang
by Alan Henry - 2018-08-21 10:51:42
VIDEO: The Joyce Presents THE SARASOTA BALLET Beginning August 14th
by Alan Henry - 2018-07-23 14:15:59
VIDEO: On This Day, September 30- Billy Joel and Twyla Tharp's MOVIN' OUT Leaps Onto Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - 2017-09-30 00:01:01
News
Jason Graae to Present IT'S A GRAAE NIGHT FOR SINGING! at 54 Below
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 23, 2026
Jason Graae will return to 54 Below in his new show It's a Graae Night For Singing! The recently Graae-headed Jason Graae explores his Graae-ness and his beloved, fascinating and divorced parents, along with their friends and acquaintances, and more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 23, 2026
Jason Graae will return to 54 Below in his new show It's a Graae Night For Singing! The recently Graae-headed Jason Graae explores his Graae-ness and his beloved, fascinating and divorced parents, along with their friends and acquaintances, and more.
Grainger Academy of The Joffrey Ballet To Present Five World Premieres In WINNING WORKS
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 11, 2026
The Grainger Academy of The Joffrey Ballet will present five world premieres in the culmination of Joffrey's national call for emerging artists to submit applications for the Winning Works Choreographic Competition.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 11, 2026
The Grainger Academy of The Joffrey Ballet will present five world premieres in the culmination of Joffrey's national call for emerging artists to submit applications for the Winning Works Choreographic Competition.
MTI Concert Dance To Exclusively License Works By José Limón
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 10, 2026
MTI Concert Dance, a division of Music Theatre International, has announced that the company has entered an agreement to exclusively license a series of works created by renowned choreographer José Limón to professional companies, the second choreographer's works to be included in the MTI catalogue.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 10, 2026
MTI Concert Dance, a division of Music Theatre International, has announced that the company has entered an agreement to exclusively license a series of works created by renowned choreographer José Limón to professional companies, the second choreographer's works to be included in the MTI catalogue.
Interview: Theatre Life with Susan Jaffe
by Elliot Lanes - Feb 9, 2026
Today’s subject Susan Jaffe is currently living her theatre and dance lives as the Artistic Director of One the country’ finest dance companies American Ballet Theatre (ABT). She assumed the post in December of 2022. ABT is coming to town this week for a weeklong engagement of the Christopher Wheeldon choreographed The Winter’s Tale. The show performs in the Opera House at Kennedy Center from February 11th through 15th.
by Elliot Lanes - Feb 9, 2026
Today’s subject Susan Jaffe is currently living her theatre and dance lives as the Artistic Director of One the country’ finest dance companies American Ballet Theatre (ABT). She assumed the post in December of 2022. ABT is coming to town this week for a weeklong engagement of the Christopher Wheeldon choreographed The Winter’s Tale. The show performs in the Opera House at Kennedy Center from February 11th through 15th.
92NY to Host Third Coast Percussion and Simone Porter in STRUM, STRIKE, BEND
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 4, 2026
92nd Street Y will present a unique concert featuring Third Coast Percussion, Simone Porter, and Jlin on February 13, 2026, showcasing new works and rare compositions.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 4, 2026
92nd Street Y will present a unique concert featuring Third Coast Percussion, Simone Porter, and Jlin on February 13, 2026, showcasing new works and rare compositions.
Tony Award-Winning Producers Launch New Full-Service Producing Office
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 2, 2026
Tony Award-winning producers Hal Luftig, Cathy Dantchik and Kevin Connor proudly announce the launch of HALCYON THEATRICALS, a new full-service producing and consulting theatrical company, named for the mythic halcyon bird who could calm the seas and create a time of success, prosperity and harmony.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 2, 2026
Tony Award-winning producers Hal Luftig, Cathy Dantchik and Kevin Connor proudly announce the launch of HALCYON THEATRICALS, a new full-service producing and consulting theatrical company, named for the mythic halcyon bird who could calm the seas and create a time of success, prosperity and harmony.
Miami City Ballet's 40th Anniversary Season Continues With INTO THE MAGIC CITY
by Stephi Wild - Jan 7, 2026
Miami City Ballet will present Into the Magic City, running February 20–22 at the Adrienne Arsht Center in Miami and February 28–March 1 at the Kravis Center in West Palm Beach.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 7, 2026
Miami City Ballet will present Into the Magic City, running February 20–22 at the Adrienne Arsht Center in Miami and February 28–March 1 at the Kravis Center in West Palm Beach.
Dance Out East Festival To Present Work-in-Progress Preview At The Church In Sag Harbor
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 26, 2025
The second annual Dance Out East festival will present a weekend of dance programs in Sag Harbor, produced by The Church, Guild Hall, and The Watermill Center in partnership with Works & Process.
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 26, 2025
The second annual Dance Out East festival will present a weekend of dance programs in Sag Harbor, produced by The Church, Guild Hall, and The Watermill Center in partnership with Works & Process.
Misty Copeland"Curated Ballet Festival and More Set for The Joyce 2026 Spring/Summer Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 2, 2025
The Joyce Theater Foundation has revealed its programming for the Spring/Summer 2026 season in the newly named Tino & Rajika Puri Auditorium at The Joyce Theater.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 2, 2025
The Joyce Theater Foundation has revealed its programming for the Spring/Summer 2026 season in the newly named Tino & Rajika Puri Auditorium at The Joyce Theater.
LIGHTWIRE THEATER: A VERY ELECTRIC CHRISTMAS Comes to Overture
by Stephi Wild - Nov 14, 2025
Looking for a fun family outing the day after Thanksgiving? Lightwire Theater’s “A Very Electric Christmas” is the ticket! Recommended for all ages, this unique entertainment experience takes place in Overture Hall.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 14, 2025
Looking for a fun family outing the day after Thanksgiving? Lightwire Theater’s “A Very Electric Christmas” is the ticket! Recommended for all ages, this unique entertainment experience takes place in Overture Hall.
The Iconic Rock Musical HAIR Shines Anew in a Grand Brazilian Revival
by Claudio Erlichman - Nov 13, 2025
The iconic rock musical Hair is back in a bold new Brazilian production directed by Charles Möeller and Claudio Botelho. Opening at São Paulo’s BTG Pactual Hall, the show celebrates the spirit of the 1960s counterculture — peace, love, and rebellion — through powerful anthems like Aquarius and Let the Sunshine In. With a cast of 30 led by Rodrigo Simas and Eduardo Borelli, this vibrant staging fuses rock, poetry, and raw emotion to explore freedom, identity, and protest in a turbulent era. Nearly six decades after its debut, Hair still pulses with youthful defiance and idealism, inviting audiences to sing, reflect, and feel the rhythm of a revolution that never truly ended.
by Claudio Erlichman - Nov 13, 2025
The iconic rock musical Hair is back in a bold new Brazilian production directed by Charles Möeller and Claudio Botelho. Opening at São Paulo’s BTG Pactual Hall, the show celebrates the spirit of the 1960s counterculture — peace, love, and rebellion — through powerful anthems like Aquarius and Let the Sunshine In. With a cast of 30 led by Rodrigo Simas and Eduardo Borelli, this vibrant staging fuses rock, poetry, and raw emotion to explore freedom, identity, and protest in a turbulent era. Nearly six decades after its debut, Hair still pulses with youthful defiance and idealism, inviting audiences to sing, reflect, and feel the rhythm of a revolution that never truly ended.
THE BROOKLYN NUTCRACKER to Return to Brooklyn Ballet
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 11, 2025
Brooklyn Ballet will present its annual production of The Brooklyn Nutcracker at The Theater at City Tech, conceived and choreographed by Artistic Director Lynn Parkerson.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 11, 2025
Brooklyn Ballet will present its annual production of The Brooklyn Nutcracker at The Theater at City Tech, conceived and choreographed by Artistic Director Lynn Parkerson.
Winners Revealed for The Joffrey Ballet's 16th Annual Winning Works
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 11, 2025
The Grainger Academy of The Joffrey Ballet will present five world premieres in the culmination of Joffrey's national call for emerging artists to submit applications for the Winning Works Choreographic Competition.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 11, 2025
The Grainger Academy of The Joffrey Ballet will present five world premieres in the culmination of Joffrey's national call for emerging artists to submit applications for the Winning Works Choreographic Competition.
Special Guest Mark-David Bloodgood Joins Central Indiana Dance Ensemble's THE NUTCRACKER
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 10, 2025
Central Indiana Dance Ensemble will welcome Mark-David Bloodgood as their Cavalier for the 26th Annual production of The Nutcracker. A beloved classic, The Nutcracker is a magical holiday event.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 10, 2025
Central Indiana Dance Ensemble will welcome Mark-David Bloodgood as their Cavalier for the 26th Annual production of The Nutcracker. A beloved classic, The Nutcracker is a magical holiday event.
Annia Hidalgo and Cristian Laverde König to Guest Star in Shreveport Metropolitan Ballet's THE NUTCRACKER
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 3, 2025
The Shreveport Metropolitan Ballet has announced that former Milwaukee Ballet principals Annia Hidalgo and Cristian Laverde König will appear as guest artists in its 2025 production of The Nutcracker.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 3, 2025
The Shreveport Metropolitan Ballet has announced that former Milwaukee Ballet principals Annia Hidalgo and Cristian Laverde König will appear as guest artists in its 2025 production of The Nutcracker.
Emily Coates To Premiere TELL ME WHERE IT COMES FROM At The Guggenheim In November
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 14, 2025
Dancer, writer, and choreographer Emily Coates will premiere Tell Me Where It Comes From at the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum’s Peter B. Lewis Theater on Sunday, November 23, 2025, at 7 p.m.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 14, 2025
Dancer, writer, and choreographer Emily Coates will premiere Tell Me Where It Comes From at the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum’s Peter B. Lewis Theater on Sunday, November 23, 2025, at 7 p.m.
The Entertainment Community Fund Reveals 2025 Alex Dubé Scholarship Program Recipients
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 14, 2025
The Entertainment Community Fund has revealed the five recipients of the 2025 Alex Dubé Scholarship Program. Learn more about the fund and about the recipients here.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 14, 2025
The Entertainment Community Fund has revealed the five recipients of the 2025 Alex Dubé Scholarship Program. Learn more about the fund and about the recipients here.
American Ballet Theatre Announces Initial Casting for 2025 Fall Season at the David H. Koch Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 7, 2025
American Ballet Theatre has announced casting for the first two weeks of its 2025 Fall Season at the David H. Koch Theater, featuring the Company Premiere of Twyla Tharp’s Sextet led by Catherine Hurlin, Joseph Markey, Skylar Brandt, Jake Roxander, Breanne Granlund, and Daniel Camargo.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 7, 2025
American Ballet Theatre has announced casting for the first two weeks of its 2025 Fall Season at the David H. Koch Theater, featuring the Company Premiere of Twyla Tharp’s Sextet led by Catherine Hurlin, Joseph Markey, Skylar Brandt, Jake Roxander, Breanne Granlund, and Daniel Camargo.
Interview: DISCOSHOW: ELI WEINBERG @ Linq Hotel in Vegas
by Gavin Glynn - Sep 27, 2025
DISCOSHOW's vibe is glitter swelled with ambition, all for a sweaty good time. “There’s only one rule,” said the evening’s M.C., the drag queen Eureka O’Hara. “Dance like no one’s watching — or filming. Girl, it’s the 70s!”hat did our critic think of DISCOSHOW at Spiegelworld @ Caesar's Palace? (NYT)
by Gavin Glynn - Sep 27, 2025
DISCOSHOW's vibe is glitter swelled with ambition, all for a sweaty good time. “There’s only one rule,” said the evening’s M.C., the drag queen Eureka O’Hara. “Dance like no one’s watching — or filming. Girl, it’s the 70s!”hat did our critic think of DISCOSHOW at Spiegelworld @ Caesar's Palace? (NYT)
Works & Process to Present THE TRAIL OF EARLY BALANCHINE ARCHIVES With Emily Coates at NYPL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 25, 2025
Works & Process will present The Trail of Early Balanchine Archives with Emily Coates in partnership with the Jerome Robbins Dance Division at The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 25, 2025
Works & Process will present The Trail of Early Balanchine Archives with Emily Coates in partnership with the Jerome Robbins Dance Division at The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts. Learn more!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Twyla Tharp written?
Twyla Tharp has written 3 shows including Movin' Out (Conceiver), The Times They are A-Changin' (Conceiver), Come Fly Away (Conceiver).
What awards has Twyla Tharp been nominated for?
Outstanding Choreography (Drama Desk Awards) for Come Fly Away, Best Choreography (Tony Awards) for Come Fly Away, Distinguished Achivement in Musical Theatre (Drama League Awards), Outstanding Choreography (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for - Movin' Out , Best Choreography (Tony Awards) for Movin' Out, Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Movin' Out, Outstanding Choreography (Drama Desk Awards) for Movin' Out and Outstanding Director - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Movin' Out.
What awards has Twyla Tharp won?
Twyla Tharp has won several prestigious awards, including Outstanding Choreography at the Drama Desk Awards for Come Fly Away. She received the Distinguished Achievement in Musical Theatre from the Drama League Awards. Tharp also earned Outstanding Choreography from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Movin' Out, as well as Best Choreography at the Tony Awards for the same show. Additionally, she won Outstanding Choreography and Outstanding Director - Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for Movin' Out.
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