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Garth Fagan is the recipient of the 1998 Tony® Award for Best Choreography and the 2000 Laurence Olivier Award for Best Theatre Choreographer (London, UK) as well as the Drama Desk Award, the Astaire Award and the Outer Critics Circle Award for his work with The Lion King. Mr. Fagan was born in Kingston, Jamaica, and for more than 33 years has toured the world with Garth Fagan Dance. On television the company has appeared on "Great Performances," "The Tonight Show" and the Academy Awards®. Mr. Fagan forged his own dance language and technique, drawing from modern dance, Afro-Caribbean and ballet, and has choreographed for Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre, Dance Theatre of Harlem, the Jose Limon Company, the New York City Ballet's 50th Anniversary, and others. In addition, he choreographed Joseph Papp's A Midsummer Night's Dream and the Duke Ellington street opera, Queenie Pie at the Kennedy Center. A distinguished university professor at SUNY Brockport, he has received numerous awards and fellowships, including the 2001 Samuel H. Scripps American Dance Festival Award, a Bessie Award, a Guggenheim Fellowship and a Fulbright 50th Anniversary Distinguished Fellow. He has also been inducted into the American Academy of Achievement.

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[US Tour, 2002]
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[Broadway, 1997]
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Garth Fagan Awards and Nominations


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Olivier Awards - 2000 - Best Theatre Choreographer

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Drama Desk Awards - 1999 - Outstanding Choreography

Garth Fagan, The Lion King


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Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1998 - Best Choreography

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Tony Awards - 1998 - Best Choreography

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Drama Desk Awards - 1997 - Outstanding Choreography

Garth Fagan, The Lion King

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Review: THE LION KING at Orpheum Theatre Minneapolis


What did our critic think of THE LION KING at Orpheum Theatre Minneapolis? Giraffes gracefully strut, birds elegantly swoop, and gazelles leap with grace. The enchanting spectacle of the Serengeti unfolds before your eyes, as the majestic Pride Rock slowly emerges from the mist. This is the captivating return of Disney’s The Lion King at the Orpheum Theatre!

Miller Auditorium Announces DEAR EVAN HANSEN And More For 2024-25 Season


Explore the exciting lineup of shows for the 2024-25 season at Miller Auditorium. Discover a variety of performances from Broadway hits to family-friendly shows, all set to dazzle audiences.

Interview: NICK LAMEDICA of THE LION KING at Orpheum Theatre Minneapolis


Giraffes strut. Birds swoop. Gazelles leap. The entire Serengeti comes to life as never before. And as the music soars, Pride Rock slowly emerges from the mist. This is Disney’s The Lion King, making its triumphant return to the Orpheum Theatre!

SHUCKED, THE WIZ, and More Set For Shea's Buffalo Theatre 2024-25 Broadway Season


Shea's Buffalo Theatre has announced the lineup for the 2024-25 Broadway Season. The season kicks off this September with Some Like It Hot. Learn more about the full season here!

Interview: PETER HARGRAVE of THE LION KING at Orpheum Theatre Minneapolis


We chat with Peter Hargrave who plays Scar in the national touring production of The Lion King.

Interview: MUKELISIWE GOBA of THE LION KING at Orpheum Theatre Minneapolis


Giraffes strut. Birds swoop. Gazelles leap. The entire Serengeti comes to life as never before. And as the music soars, Pride Rock slowly emerges from the mist. This is Disney’s The Lion King, making its triumphant return to the Orpheum Theatre!

BEETLEJUICE, SIX, and More Set For Calgary's 2024-25 Broadway Season


The 2024-25 season has been announced for Broadway in Calgary, kicking off this September with Come From Away and continuing with seven shows through 2025. Learn more about the season here!

FUNNY GIRL, THE WIZ, and More Set For Broadway in Kansas City 2024-25 Season


Broadway in Kansas City has announced its upcoming season for 2024-25. The season will kick off in December with Funny Girl, and continue for a total of 7 shows. Learn more about the full season here!

Broward Center Reveals 2024/2025 Broadway in Fort Lauderdale Season Lineup


Broadway in Fort Lauderdale has announced its 2024/2025 season at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts. Learn more about the touring productions coming to Fort Lauderdale here!

Tickets for THE LION KING at the the Ohio Theatre on Sale Now


Tickets for the return of Disney’s The Lion King at the Ohio Theatre are currently on sale. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase.

MEAN GIRLS, THE LION KING & More Set for Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts 24/25 Broadway in Orlando Season


 Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts has unveiled the lineup for the 24/25 AdventHealth Broadway in Orlando season. Learn about the shows being presented and see how to purchase tickets.

Mirvish Theatre 2024/25 Season Includes MOULIN ROUGE!, BACK TO THE FUTURE, and More


Mirvish has revealed its 2024-25 Main Subscription Season, which is comprised of seven productions.   Learn more about the full lineup here!

Review: Disney's THE LION KING Rules Once More at OC's Segerstrom Center


Now in its 27th year, Disney's game-changing, Tony Award-winning global megahit THE LION KING has once again taken over OC's Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa for another month of performances that continues through February 25, 2024. Even today, the show still manages to elicit genuine wonder and awe for kids and adults alike.

THE LION KING Returns to Portland This Fall


Disney Theatrical Group and Broadway in Portland have announced that, in response to the recent weather-related performance cancellations of Disney’s The Lion King, the North American tour will return to Keller Auditorium in Portland for a two-week engagement in Fall 2025.

& JULIET, MJ THE MUSICAL and More Set for Hippodrome Theatre 2024/2025 Broadway Series


The new 2024/2025 Hippodrome Broadway Series has been revealed! See which shows are featured, and learn how to purchase tickets.

Daniel Gwirtzman Dance Company Presents AN EVENING OF LOVE DANCES


This Valentine's Day, the NYC-based Daniel Gwirtzman Dance Company offers An Evening of Love Dances, a free live Zoom event celebrating love in the DGDC repertory.

Casting Announced For Disney's THE LION KING At Segerstrom Center For The Arts


Casting has been announced for Disney's The Lion King at Segerstrom Center for the Arts. Get the details on the upcoming production.

Auditions to be Held for Toronto Production Of Disney's THE LION KING


Audition information is now available online for the new Toronto production of Disney’s The Lion King.

TNC Presents Its 49th Annual Thunderbird American Indian Dancers' Pow-wow And Dance Concert, January 12 - 21


TNC presents its 49th Annual Thunderbird American Indian Dancers' Pow-Wow and Dance Concert from Jan. 12 to 21, 2024. All proceeds benefit Native American scholarship fund.

Disney's THE LION KING is Coming to The Hobby Center in Summer 2024


The Lion King will once again leap onto the Hobby Center stage on Thursday, July 11, 2024 for a limited four-week engagement through Sunday, August 4, 2024.

Garth Fagan FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Garth Fagan been nominated for?

Garth Fagan has been nominated for several awards for his choreography in "The Lion King," including Best Theatre Choreographer at the Olivier Awards, Outstanding Choreography at the Drama Desk Awards, Best Choreography at the Outer Critics Circle Awards, Best Choreography at the Tony Awards, and Outstanding Choreography at the Drama Desk Awards.

What awards has Garth Fagan won?

Garth Fagan has won several awards for his choreography in The Lion King, including the Best Theatre Choreographer at the Olivier Awards, Outstanding Choreography at the Drama Desk Awards, Best Choreography at the Outer Critics Circle Awards, Best Choreography at the Tony Awards, and Outstanding Choreography at the Drama Desk Awards.

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