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Jeff Calhoun BIO

Broadway: Newsies, Bonnie & Clyde, Grey Gardens, Deaf West's Big River (2004 Tony Honor, Excellence in Theatre), Brooklyn, Bells Are Ringing (2001 Revival), Annie Get Your Gun (1999 Tony Award, Best Revival), Grease (1994 Tony nomination, Best Choreography), Tommy Tune Tonite!, The Will Rogers Follies.
West End/International: Disney's High School Musical 1 & 2: On Stage!.
Regional/National tour: Jekyll & Hyde, Upcoming National Tour; Disney's Newsies, Paper Mill Playhouse; Jane Austen's Emma: A Musical Romantic Comedy (2011 Craig Noel Award, Outstanding Resident Musical), The Old Globe; Bonnie & Clyde (2009 San Diego Critics Circle Award, Outstanding New Musical and Outstanding Director of a Musical), Asolo Rep Theatre and La Jolla Playhouse; Dolly Parton's 9 to 5: The Musical, 1st National Tour; Deaf West's Pippin, Mark Taper Forum; Disney's High School Musical: On Tour!, Disney Theatrical; The Civil War and Shenandoah, Ford's Theatre. Ford's Theatre Associate Artist.

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Jeff Calhoun STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
1983
Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1983
Captain Billy Buck Chandler [Replacement]

Captain Billy Buck Chandler (Standby) [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1982
Daniel

Jeff Calhoun Productions

 
[Off-Broadway, 2022]
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[West End, 2019]
Director
 
[Regional (US), 2018]
Choreographer
Director
 
[Regional (US), 2017]
Director
 
[US Tour, 2014]
Director
 
[Broadway, 2013]
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Choreographer
 
[West End, 2012]
Director
 
[US Tour, 2012]
Director
Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 2012]
Director
 
[Broadway, 2011]
Director
 
[Regional (US), 2011]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2011]
Director
 
[US Tour, 2010]
Choreographer
Director
 
[New York, 2009]
Director
 
[West End, 2008]
Director
 
[Broadway, 2006]
Choreographer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2006]
Choreographer
Choreographer
 
[New York, 2005]
Choreographer
 
[New York, 2005]
Director/Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 2004]
Director
Producer
 
[US Tour, 2004]
Director/Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 2003]
Choreographer
Choreographic Consultant
 
[Broadway, 2003]
Choreographer
Director
 
[Regional (US), 2003]
Director/Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 2001]
Choreographer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2000]
Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 1999]
Choreographer
 
[Off-Broadway, 1998]
Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 1994]
Director
Choreographer
Director/Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 1994]
Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 1992]
Director
 
[Broadway, 1991]
Associate Choreographer
 
[Off-Broadway, 1987]
Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 1985]
Choreographer
Director
 
[US Tour, 2008]
Choreographer
 
[West End, 2008]
Choreographer
 
[US Tour, 2006]
Director/Choreographer
Producer

Jeff Calhoun Movies

The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas
[ 1982 ] Aggie
Weekend Warriors
[ 1986 ] choreographer
Happy Together
[ 1989 ] choreographer
Downtown
[ 1990 ] choreographer

Jeff Calhoun Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2023 - Outstanding Direction of a Musical

Jeff Calhoun, Between the Lines


winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2012 - Best Direction of a Musical

Jeff Calhoun, Newsies

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Director of a Musical

Jeff Calhoun, Newsies

Tony Awards - 2012 - Best Direction of a Musical

Jeff Calhoun, Newsies the Musical

Helen Hayes Awards - 2010 - Outstanding Director, Resident Musical

Jeff CalhounThe Civil War

Helen Hayes Awards - 2006 - Outstanding Director, Resident Musical

Jeff CalhounBig River:The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2004 - Outstanding Director - Musical

Jeff Calhoun, Big River

Drama Desk Awards - 1994 - Outstanding Choreography

Jeff Calhoun, Grease

Tony Awards - 1994 - Best Choreography

Jeff Calhoun , Grease

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Jeff Calhoun News


Barn On Fire Launches 3rd Summer Season With Three New Musicals


Barn on Fire is set to launch its 3rd summer season at Fire Island, introducing three new musicals: SPECTRUM, GHOST AND THE MACHINE, and ANDY, KEITH AND JEAN-MICHEL.

L Morgan Lee And More Join Goodspeed's New Musical A COMPLICATED WOMAN At The Terris Theatre


Goodspeed Musicals has announced the cast for A Complicated Woman, a new musical about embracing your true identity that features a gender-diverse cast. A Complicated Woman will appear at Goodspeed's Terris Theatre from May 10 – June 2 in Chester, Conn.

Interview: Klea Blackhurst Brings Broadway History to Life at Chelsea Table + Stage


Singer Klea Blackhurst has long been doing tribute shows rich in song and Broadway history. Now, starting this Sunday, April 14th at 7 pm, Blackhurst will be revisiting each of these shows in a season-long series of “The Box Set” at Chelsea Table + Stage, starting this Sunday with “Autumn in New York: Vernon Duke’s Broadway.”

Photos: David Lawrence and Debbie Gravitte Perform A TOAST TO STEVE & EYDIE


Last night, March 18, David Lawrence, the Emmy nominated son of Steve Lawrence & Eydie Gormé, and Tony Award winner Debbie Gravitte, celebrated the musical legacy of Steve & Eydie with “A Toast To Steve & Eydie,” a one-night-only event at Zankel Hall at Carnegie Hall. Check out photos here!

Photos: Jeff Harnar Celebrates Cole Porter at Birdland


Birdland presented “It’s De-Lovely: Jeff Harnar Sings Cole Porter” on Monday, March 11. Check out photos from the performance here!

2024 Mike Ockrent Fellowship Recipient To Serve As Fellow On SUFFS On Broadway


The Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation (SDCF) announces the recipient of the 2024 Mike Ockrent Fellowship.

Andrew Barth Feldman, Taylor Iman Jones and More to Appear at 2024 Junior Theater Festival West


iTheatrics and the Junior Theater Group have revealed the full lineup of performers, adjudicators, playwrights, songwriters and educators who will take part in the 2024 Junior Theater Festival West.

Meet the Cast of WATER FOR ELEPHANTS, Beginning Previews on Broadway Tonight!


WATER FOR ELEPHANTS begins previews tonight, Saturday, February 24, 2024, and opens on Thursday, March 21, 2024, at the Imperial Theatre (249 West 45th Street). Meet the cast of Water For Elephants here!

Photos: Taylor Swift & Tobin Mitnick Once Starred Together in GREASE


Social media personality and comedian Tobin Mitnick recently shared on Instagram photos found by his mom (thanks, mom!) of himself co-starring in a childhood production of Grease with none other than Taylor Swift.

ITheatrics And Junior Theater Group Celebrate Record-Breaking Junior Theater Festival Atlanta


iTheatrics and Junior Theater Group are celebrating a record-breaking Junior Theater Festival Atlanta.

Goodspeed Musicals Unveils 2024 Season Featuring Darko Tresnjak's ASK FOR THE MOON! & More


Two-time Tony Award-winning Goodspeed Musicals will present its return to a full season at The Terris Theatre in Chester, Conn.

Trey Ellis, Rona Siddiqui, Anthony Fedorov & More to Join Goodspeed's 12th Annual JMF Writers Grove


Goodspeed Musicals has revealed the participants for the 12th annual Johnny Mercer Foundation Writers Grove at Goodspeed Musicals.

Nikki Crawford, Claybourne Elder & More to Star in FALLING FOR MAKE BELIEVE Developmental Readings


Amas Musical Theatre and the Amas Musical Theatre Lab, will present developmental lab readings of Falling For Make Believe: The Life and Songs of Lorenz Hart, with music by Richard Rodgers, lyrics by Lorenz Hart.

Arielle Jacobs, Adam Jacobs, Taylor Iman Jones and More To Appear at 2024 Junior Theater Festival Atlanta


iTheatrics and the Junior Theater Group has revealed the full line up of performers, adjudicators, playwrights, songwriters and educators who will take part in the 2024 Junior Theater Festival Atlanta.

L Morgan Lee, Bianca Leigh And More Set For Industry Reading Of A COMPLICATED WOMAN


Tony Award nominee L Morgan Lee, Bianca Leigh, and more are set to star in an industry reading of the new musical 'A Complicated Woman.' Directed by Jeff Calhoun, the reading will take place on December 15th.

Photos: HERE LIES LOVE Star Arielle Jacobs Gets Her Caricature Unveiled at Sardi's


Arielle Jacobs received her portrait at Sardi's. Check out photos from the unveiling here!

Cast Set for World Premiere of SUGAR HILL: THE ELLINGTON/STRAYHORN NUTCRACKER


The complete cast has been set for the world premiere of Sugar Hill: The Ellington/Strayhorn Nutcracker. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Bartlett Sher, Saheem Ali, Bonnie Milligan & More to Join Stage Directors And Choreographers Foundation Fundraiser


Saheem Ali, Bonnie Milligan, Bartlett Sher, and more are coming together to support the Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation in a fundraising event. Learn more about this exciting benefit featuring prominent directors and choreographers.

Will Nunziata Joins TRY IT LIKE THIS Fundraiser for Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation


Director Will Nunziata will join the lineup for Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation's Try It Like This: Directors and Choreographers Take the Stage, an evening of performances on Monday, October 16, 2023 at 54 Below in New York City. Get more information about the event here!

Jeff Calhoun FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Jeff Calhoun been in?

Jeff Calhoun has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

How many West End shows has Jeff Calhoun been in?

Jeff Calhoun has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Jeff Calhoun been nominated for?

Jeff Calhoun has been nominated for several awards, including Outstanding Direction of a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for "Between the Lines," Best Direction of a Musical at the BroadwayWorld Awards for "Newsies," Outstanding Director of a Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "Newsies," Best Direction of a Musical at the Tony Awards for "Newsies the Musical," Outstanding Director, Resident Musical at the Helen Hayes Awards for "The Civil War" and "Big River: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn," Outstanding Director - Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for "Big River," Outstanding Choreography at the Drama Desk Awards for "Grease," and Best Choreography at the Tony Awards for "Grease."

What awards has Jeff Calhoun won?

Jeff Calhoun has won the Best Direction of a Musical award at the BroadwayWorld Awards for Newsies and the Outstanding Director - Musical award at the Drama Desk Awards for Big River.

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