Susan Stroman

Birth Place: Wilmington, DE, USA

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A five-time Tony Award winning director and choreographer most known for Crazy For You, Contact, The Scottsboro Boys, and The Producers. Her work has been honored with Olivier, Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle, Lucille Lortel and a record six Astaire Awards.

She directed and choreographed The Producers, winner of a record-making 12 Tony Awards including Best Direction and Best Choreography.

She co-created, directed and choreographed the Tony Award winning musical Contact for Lincoln Center Theater, which was honored with a 2003 Emmy Award for “Live from Lincoln Center”.

She directed and choreographed the critically acclaimed musical The Scottsboro Boys on Broadway and in the West End, where it was honored with the 2014 Evening Standard Award for Best Musical. She most recently directed the Broadway play POTUS: Or, Behind Every Great Dumbass are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive. Other Broadway credits include Oklahoma!, Show Boat, Prince of Broadway, Bullets Over Broadway, Big Fish, Young Frankenstein, Thou Shalt Not, The Music Man, The Frogs, Big, Steel Pier, Picnic, and Crazy for You.

Off-Broadway credits include: The Beast in the Jungle, Dot, Flora the Red Menace, And the World Goes ’Round, Happiness and The Last Two People on Earth: An Apocalyptic Vaudeville starring Mandy Patinkin and Taylor Mac.

For ten years she choreographed Madison Square Garden’s annual spectacular A Christmas Carol. She made her Metropolitan Opera debut directing and choreographing The Merry Widow, starring Renée Fleming.

Her London West End productions include Crazy For You, Oklahoma!, Show Boat, Contact, The Producers, and Young Frankenstein.

For New York City Ballet, she created Double Feature, a full-length ballet featuring the music of Irving Berlin and Walter Donaldson, and For the Love of Duke, featuring the music of Duke Ellington. 

‍Other ballet credits include But Not For Me for the Martha Graham Company and Take Five…More or Less for Pacific Northwest Ballet. Her choreography received an Emmy Award nomination for the HBO presentation Liza – Live from Radio City Music Hall, starring Liza Minnelli. She received the American Choreography Award for her work in Columbia Pictures feature film Center Stage. She directed and choreographed The Producers: The Movie Musical, nominated for 4 Golden Globes. 

She directed and choreographed the Broadway bound Ahrens/Flaherty musical Little Dancer for The Kennedy Center and Seattle’s 5th Avenue Theater. In collaboration with the Williamstown Theatre Festival, she directed the play Photograph 51 for Audible. 

She is an Associate Director for Lincoln Center Theater and a member of the Board of Directors for the Ronald O. Perelman Center for the Performing Arts located at the World Trade Center.

She is the recipient of the George Abbott Award for Lifetime Achievement in the American Theater and an inductee of the Theater Hall of Fame in New York City.

Learn more at SusanStroman.com.

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Susan Stroman STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1979
Leslie Daw

Harriet Underwood (Understudy)

Susan Stroman Productions

 
[Broadway, 2024]
Director
 
[West End, 2023]
Direction & Choreography
 
[Broadway, 2023]
Choreographer
Director
 
[Regional (US), 2019]
Director & Choreographer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2018]
Director/Choreographer
 
[West End, 2017] [Replacement]
Director and choreography[Replacement]
 
[Broadway, 2017]
Co-Director, Choreographer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2017]
Director, Choreographer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2016]
Director
 
[International Tour, 2015]
Choreography
 
[West End, 2014]
Direction and Choreography
 
[Broadway, 2014]
Director
Choreographer
 
[West End, 2013]
Director
Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 2013]
Director
Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 2010]
Choreographer
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[West End, 2010]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2010]
Director
Choreographer
 
[US Tour, 2009]
Director
Choreographer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2009]
Director
Choreographer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2009]
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[Broadway, 2007]
Choreographer
Director
 
[West End, 2004]
Director/Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 2004]
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[Canada, 2003]
Director/Choreographer
 
[US Tour, 2003]
Director/Choreographer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2003]
Choreographer
 
[US Tour, 2002]
Director/Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 2002]
Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 2001]
Choreographer
Director
Director/Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 2001]
Director/Choreographer
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Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 2000]
Director
Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 2000]
Director/Choreographer
Choreographer
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 1999]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 1999]
Director/Choreographer
 
[Off-Broadway, 1999]
Choreographer
 
[Off-Broadway, 1998]
Choreographer
 
[West End, 1998]
Choreographer
 
[West End, 1998]
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[Australia, 1998]
Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 1997]
Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 1996]
Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 1994]
Choreographer
 
[West End, 1993]
Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 1992]
Choreographer
 
[Off-Broadway, 1991]
Choreographer
 
[Off-Broadway, 1991]
Choreographer
Choreographer
 
[Milburn, NJ (Regional), 1990]
Choreographer
 
[Off-Broadway, 1990]
Choreographer
 
[Milburn, NJ (Regional), 1989]
Choreographer
 
[Off-Broadway, 1988]
Choreographer
 
[Off-Broadway, 1987]
Choreographer
 
[Off-Off-Broadway, 1986]
Director
 
[Regional (US), 1984]
Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 1980]
Assistant Choreographer
Assistant Director
Dance Captain
 
[New York, 2006]
Director

Writing

Conceiver
Conceiver
Conceiver
Bookwriter
Conceiver

Susan Stroman Movies

You've Got Mail
[ 1998 ] choreographer
Center Stage
[ 2000 ] choreographer
The Producers
[ 2005 ] choreographer

Susan Stroman Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2023 - Outstanding Choreography

Susan Stroman, New York, New York

Drama League Awards - 2023 - Outstanding Direction of a Musical

Susan Stroman, New York, New York


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2023 - Outstanding Choreography

Susan Stroman, New York, New York

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2023 - Outstanding Director of a Musical

Susan Stroman, New York, New York

Tony Awards - 2023 - Best Choreography

Susan Stroman, New York, New York


winner
Helen Hayes Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Choreography in a Musical, HAYES Production

Susan StromanLittle Dancer

Drama Desk Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Choreography

Susan Stroman, Bullets Over Broadway: The Musical

Drama Desk Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Director of a Musical

Susan Stroman, Bullets Over Broadway: The Musical

Olivier Awards - 2014 - Best Director

Susan StromanThe Scottsboro Boys

Olivier Awards - 2014 - Best Theatre Choreographer

Susan StromanThe Scottsboro Boys

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Choreographer

Susan Stroman, Bullets Over Broadway: The Musical

Tony Awards - 2014 - Best Choreography

Susan Stroman, Bullets Over Broadway: The Musical


winner
Drama League Awards - 2011 - Founders Award for Excellence in Directing

Susan Stroman

Tony Awards - 2011 - Best Choreography

Susan Stroman, The Scottsboro Boys

Tony Awards - 2011 - Best Direction of a Musical

Susan Stroman, The Scottsboro Boys

Drama Desk Awards - 2010 - Outstanding Choreography

Susan Stroman, The Scottsboro Boys

Drama Desk Awards - 2010 - Outstanding Director of a Musical

Susan Stroman, The Scottsboro Boys

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2010 - Outstanding Choreography

Susan Stroman, The Scottsboro Boys

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2010 - Outstanding Director of a Musical

Susan Stroman , The Scottsboro Boys


winner
The Lortels - 2010 - Outstanding Choreographer

Susan Stroman, The Scottsboro Boys

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2009 - Outstanding Choreography

Susan Stroman, Happiness

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2009 - Outstanding Director of a Musical

Susan Stroman, Happiness

Drama Desk Awards - 2008 - Outstanding Choreography

Susan Stroman, Young Frankenstein

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2008 - Outstanding Choreography

Susan Stroman, Young Frankenstein

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2008 - Outstanding Director of a Musical

Susan Stroman, Young Frankenstein

Olivier Awards - 2005 - Best Director

Susan Stroman, The Producers

Olivier Awards - 2005 - Best Theatre Choreographer

Susan Stroman, The Producers

Olivier Awards - 2003 - Best Entertainment

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Olivier Awards - 2003 - Best Theatre Choreographer

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winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2002 - Outstanding Choreography

Susan Stroman, Oklahoma!

Tony Awards - 2002 - Best Choreography

Susan Stroman, Oklahoma!


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2001 - Outstanding Choreography

Susan Stroman, The Producers


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Drama Desk Awards - 2001 - Outstanding Director - Musical

Susan Stroman, The Producers


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Drama League Awards - 2001 - Distinguished Achivement in Musical Theatre

Susan Stroman


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Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2001 - Outstanding Choreography

Susan Stroman, The Producers


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2001 - Outstanding Director of a Musical

Susan Stroman, The Producers


winner
Tony Awards - 2001 - Best Choreography

Susan Stroman, The Producers


winner
Tony Awards - 2001 - Best Direction of a Musical

Susan Stroman, The Producers


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2000 - Outstanding Choreography

Susan Stroman, The Music Man


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2000 - Outstanding Choreography

Susan Stroman, Contact


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2000 - Outstanding Director - Musical

Susan Stroman, The Music Man


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2000 - Outstanding Director of a Musical

Susan Stroman, The Music Man


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2000 - Outstanding Choreography

Susan Stroman, The Music Man


winner
The Lortels - 2000 - Outstanding Director

Susan Stroman, Contact


winner
Tony Awards - 2000 - Best Choreography

Susan Stroman, Contact

Tony Awards - 2000 - Best Choreography

Susan Stroman, The Music Man

Tony Awards - 2000 - Best Direction of a Musical

Susan Stroman, Contact

Tony Awards - 2000 - Best Direction of a Musical

Susan Stroman, The Music Man


winner
Olivier Awards - 1999 - Best Theatre Choreographer

Susan Stroman, Oklahoma!

Drama Desk Awards - 1997 - Outstanding Choreography

Susan Stroman, Steel Pier

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1997 - Best Choreography

Susan Stroman - , Steel Pier

Tony Awards - 1997 - Best Choreography

Susan Stroman, Steel Pier

Drama Desk Awards - 1996 - Outstanding Choreography

Susan Stroman, Big

Tony Awards - 1996 - Best Choreography

Susan Stroman , Big


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1995 - Best Choreography

Susan Stroman, A Christmas Carol


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1995 - Best Choreography

Susan Stroman, Show Boat


winner
Tony Awards - 1995 - Best Choreography

Susan Stroman, Show Boat


winner
Olivier Awards - 1993 - Best Theatre Choreographer

Susan Stroman, Crazy For You

Drama Desk Awards - 1992 - Outstanding Choreography

Susan Stroman, Crazy for You


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1992 - Best Choreography

Susan Stroman, Crazy for You


winner
Tony Awards - 1992 - Best Choreography

Susan Stroman, Crazy for You


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1991 - Best Choreography

Susan StromanAnd the World Goes Round

Susan Stroman Videos

Susan Stroman News


Julianna Marguiles and Peter Gallagher To Lead LEFT ON TENTH On Broadway; Susan Stroman To Direct

Left On Tenth, a new play by author and screenwriter, Delia Ephron, based on her New York Times best-selling memoir, is slated to open on Broadway this fall starring Emmy, Golden Globe, and Screen Actors Guild award winner Julianna Margulies as Delia and Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild award winner Peter Gallagher as Peter. Susan Stroman is set to direct, with theater and dates to be announced.

Jennifer Hudson Joins Producing Team of Broadway-Bound SMASH

Emmy,  Grammy, Oscar, and Tony Award winner Jennifer Hudson will join the producing team of the upcoming stage musical  adaptation of SMASH, which is headed to Broadway in Spring 2025.

Vineyard Theatre Announces Spring Reading Series WORKS IN PROGRESS: FEARLESSLY MADE IN NEW YORK! 

Vineyard Theatre has announced its Spring Reading Series, featuring works in progress from New York's fearless creatives.

Meet the Cast of LEMPICKA, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway

Performances begin tonight, March 19, at the Longacre Theatre for Lempicka, the new musical celebrating the true story of renowned artist Tamara de Lempicka.  Meet the cast of Lempicka here!

Broadway Podcast Network Debuts THE DRAMA BOOK SHOW! Podcast

Broadway Podcast Network introduces a new podcast, THE DRAMA BOOK SHOW! Tune in for engaging discussions on drama literature and insightful interviews with industry professionals.

Nicolas Dromard and Desiree Davar to Bring SONG, DANCE & SHOWMANCE to Hunt & Fish Club NYC

Nicolas Dromard and Desiree Davar will perform their show Song, Dance & Showmance at Hunt & Fish Club NYC. Learn more about the performance and see how to purchase tickets.

F. Murray Abraham Will Appear in a Benefit Reading of Edward Albee's FRAGMENTS

​​​​​​​F. Murray Abraham will appear in a special benefit performance of Edward Albee's FRAGMENTS on Saturday, April 6th, 2024, 8:00PM at Debonair Music Hall.

SUNSET BOULEVARD, PLAZA SUITE, and More Nominated For Olivier Awards; Full List!

The nominations are in for this year's Olivier Awards! Among those nominated are Sunset Boulevard, Plaza Suite, The National Theatre, and many more. Check out the full list of nominations here!

Work by Rachel Bloom, Sara Porkalob & More Set for 2024 Williamstown Theatre Festival Summer Season

The 2024 Williamstown Theatre Festival summer season has revealed its lineup. See the shows being presented and learn how to purchase tickets.

Review: POTUS at CVRep

What did our critic think of POTUS at CVRep? POTUS or Behind Every Great Dumbass Are Seven Women Trying To Keep Him Alive, now playing at CVRep, premiered on Broadway at The Schubert Theatre in 2022. I

Video: Vanessa Williams Channels Miranda Priestley at THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA Photoshoot

Vanessa Williams is channeling Miranda Priestley in an all new video! In the video, posted on the official social media platforms of the forthcoming The Devil Wears Prada musical, Williams is seen 'in character' during a photoshoot. Check out the fun video here!

James Monroe Iglehart Will Lead A WONDERFUL WORLD on Broadway

Tony Award winner James Monroe Iglehart will star as jazz legend and American icon Louis Armstrong in A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical on Broadway in Fall 2024. We have all the details!

New Work Series WITCHES, QUEERS AND CLOWNS Will Bring A Host of Radical Artists to HERE in March

The three-week performance series will feature music, theater, comedy and cabaret work from Matt Bovee, Scout Davis, Amy Jo Jackson, Dan Mills and Ben Thornewill, Kristin McCarthy Parker, Adam J. Rineer, and others, as well as the world premiere of Witches!? In Salem?! by Matt Cox (Puffs).

Nic & Desi to Present BUBBLES AND TAPS At The Green Room 42 in March

 The Green Room 42 will present Nic & Desi in “Bubbles and Taps” on Saturday March 23rd at 1 pm. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Photos: Go Behind-the-Scenes of the Broadway-Bound SMASH Workshop

SMASH is soon heading to Broadway, but first, it had a workshop, which was presented in NYC. Check out behind-the-scenes photos from the cast & creatives!

Vanessa Williams Will Play Miranda Priestly in THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA Musical

Vanessa Williams will take on the role of Miranda Priestly in The Devil Wears Prada musical, coming to London this year

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.

Kerry Butler, Andy Mientus & More to Star in ANGEL OF ARKANSAS Industry Presentation

A by-invitation-only industry presentation of the new musical, Angel of Arkansas, will be held in New York. See who is starring, and learn more about the show.

RUSSIAN TROLL FARM Extended At Vineyard Theatre

Russian Troll Farm: A Workplace Comedy by Obie Award winner Sarah Gancher, will now play until March 3, 2024, at Vineyard Theatre (108 E. 15th Street).

Broadway-Bound SMASH Gets Workshop Presentation; Characters Revealed

SMASH is soon heading to Broadway, but first, it's getting a workshop, which was presented in NYC this week. Check out who's who in the presentations!

Susan Stroman FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Susan Stroman been in?

Susan Stroman has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has Susan Stroman been in?

Susan Stroman has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Susan Stroman been nominated for?

Susan Stroman has been nominated for several awards throughout her career. Some of the notable nominations include Outstanding Choreography at the Drama Desk Awards for "New York, New York," Outstanding Direction of a Musical at the Drama League Awards for the same production, and Best Choreography at the Tony Awards for "New York, New York." She has also received nominations for her work on productions like "Bullets Over Broadway: The Musical," "The Scottsboro Boys," "Happiness," "Young Frankenstein," "Oklahoma!," "The Producers," "Contact," "The Music Man," "Steel Pier," "Big," "A Christmas Carol," "Show Boat," and "Crazy for You." Stroman has been recognized for her outstanding contributions to Broadway with nominations for Best Director, Best Theatre Choreographer, and various other choreography awards at prestigious events like the Olivier Awards, Outer Critics Circle Awards, and Tony Awards.

What awards has Susan Stroman won?

Susan Stroman has won numerous awards for her work in Broadway productions. Some of her notable wins include Outstanding Choreography for "New York, New York" at the Outer Critics Circle Awards, Best Choreography for "The Producers" at the Tony Awards, and Best Theatre Choreographer for "Oklahoma!" at the Olivier Awards. She has also received recognition for her directing skills, such as the Outstanding Director of a Musical award for "The Producers" at the Drama Desk Awards. Stroman's talent in choreography and directing has been celebrated across various prestigious award ceremonies, including the Drama League Awards, Helen Hayes Awards, and Lortel Awards.

How many shows has Susan Stroman written?

Susan Stroman has written 3 shows including And the World Goes 'Round (Conceiver), Steel Pier (Conceiver), Contact (Conceiver).

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