Andy Blankenbuehler
Birth Place: Cincinnati, OH, USA
Latest News on Andy Blankenbuehler:
Review: MADISON RAPS ABOUT HAMILTON at The Overture Center (Jan 8, 2026)
Edred Utomi to Take Over as 'Alexander Hamilton' in HAMILTON on Broadway (Jan 7, 2026)
HAMILTON Comes to Overture Hall in March (Dec 22, 2025)
Review: MADISON RAPS ABOUT HAMILTON at The Overture Center (Jan 8, 2026)
Edred Utomi to Take Over as 'Alexander Hamilton' in HAMILTON on Broadway (Jan 7, 2026)
HAMILTON Comes to Overture Hall in March (Dec 22, 2025)
BIO
Mr. Blankenbuehler won a 2008 Tony Award for his choreography in the Tony Award winning Best Musical In The Heights (also Lortel Award, Outer Critics Award and Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Choreography). He also choreographed the Broadway revival of The Apple Tree. Other recent projects include the new Broadway-bound musical Waiting For The Moon (music by Frank Wildhorn); the world premiere of the musical A Little Princess (music by Andrew Lippa); the Paper Mill Playhouse production of A Wonderful Life; as well as the off-Broadway play Burleigh Grimes (music by David Yazbek); and the hit Caesars Palace production Nights On Broadway. As a performer, he has danced on Broadway in Fosse, Contact, Man of La Mancha, Saturday Night Fever, Steel Pier, Big and Guys and Dolls.
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(Back Row L to R): Marina Pires, Lesli Margherita, Carolee Carmello, Kamille Upshaw, Shereen Ahmed, Lucia Giannetta, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, Elizabeth Stanley, Michelle Veintimilla (Middle Row L to R): Allison Blackwell, Georgina Pazcoguin, Dylis Croman, Jen Sese, Paloma Garcia-Lee, Director/ Choreographer Andy Blankenbuehler (Front Row L to R): Morgan Marcell, Yani Marin, Haley Fish, Charlie Firlik, Steven Pasquale, Sasha Hutchings
Date:
07/24/2024
From: Photos: Cast of NINE at the Kennedy Center Meets the Press
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(Back Row L to R): Marina Pires, Lesli Margherita, Carolee Carmello, Kamille Upshaw, Shereen Ahmed, Lucia Giannetta, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, Elizabeth Stanley, Michelle Veintimilla (Middle Row L to R): Allison Blackwell, Georgina Pazcoguin, Dylis Croman, Jen Sese, Paloma Garcia-Lee, Director Choreographer Andy Blankenbuehler (Front Row L to R): Morgan Marcell, Yani Marin, Haley Fish, Charlie Firlik, Steven Pasquale, Sasha Hutchings
Date:
07/24/2024
From: Photos: Cast of NINE at the Kennedy Center Meets the Press
STAGE CREDITS
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1992
Ensemble [Replacement]
Guy [Replacement]
Havana Dance Specialty [Replacement]
Ensemble [Replacement]
Guy [Replacement]
Havana Dance Specialty [Replacement]
Productions
Movies
Cats
[ 2019 ] choreographer
[ 2019 ] choreographer
Hamilton
[ 2020 ] choreographer
[ 2020 ] choreographer
Awards and Nominations
Drama Desk Awards - 2023 - Outstanding Choreography
Andy Blankenbuehler, Only Gold
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2023 - Outstanding Choreography
Andy Blankenbuehler, Only Gold
winner
The Lortels - 2023 - Outstanding Choreographer
Andy Blankenbuehler, Only Gold
winner
Olivier Awards - 2018 - Best Theatre Choreographer
Andy Blankenbuehler, Hamilton
winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2017 - Best Choreography
Andy Blankenbuehler, Bandstand
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2017 - Outstanding Choreography
Andy Blankenbuehler, Bandstand
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2017 - Outstanding Choreographer
Andy Blankenbuehler, Bandstand
winner
Tony Awards - 2017 - Best Choreography
Andy Blankenbuehler, Bandstand
winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2016 - Best Choreography
Andy Blankenbuehler, Hamilton
winner
Tony Awards - 2016 - Best Choreography
Andy Blankenbuehler, Hamilton
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2015 - Special Award
Andy Blankenbuehler, Hamilton
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Choreography
Andy Blankenbuehler, Hamilton
winner
The Lortels - 2015 - Outstanding Choreographer
Andy Blankenbuehler, Hamilton
Drama Desk Awards - 2013 - Outstanding Choreography
Andy Blankenbuehler, Bring It On: The Musical
Drama Desk Awards - 2013 - Outstanding Director of a Musical
Andy Blankenbuehler, Bring It On: The Musical
Tony Awards - 2013 - Best Choreography
Andy Blankenbuehler, Bring It On: The Musical
Drama Desk Awards - 2009 - Outstanding Choreography
Andy Blankenbuehler, 9 to 5
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2009 - Outstanding Choreography
Andy Blankenbuehler , 9 to 5
Tony Awards - 2009 - Best Choreography
Andy Blankenbuehler, 9 to 5: The Musical
winner
Tony Awards - 2008 - Best Choreography
Andy Blankenbuehler, In The Heights
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Choreograph
Andy Blankenbuehler, In the Heights
winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Choreography
Andy Blankenbuehler, In the Heights
winner
The Lortels - 2007 - Outstanding Choreographer
Andy Blankenbuehler, In the Heights
Videos
Video: HAMILTON Cast Sings 'My Shot' For 'Hamilten' Music Video
by Michael Major - 2025-11-24 11:06:42
Video: Watch Kelly and Mark Recreate Viral HAMILTON Trend on LIVE
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-10-31 12:21:56
Video: Leslie Odom Jr. Looks Back at 10 Years of HAMILTON, Talks Return to Iconic Role
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-09-29 11:19:08
Video: Jonathan Groff Open to Returning as King George in Broadway’s HAMILTON
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-09-19 10:36:53
Video: Lin-Manuel Miranda & Phillipa Soo Recreate Viral HAMILTON Trend
by Joshua Wright - 2025-09-04 10:37:38
Video: Thayne Jasperson Reflects on 10 Years of HAMILTON on GOOD MORNING AMERICA
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-08-11 15:12:08
Video: HAMILTON Celebrates 10 Years on Broadway With Mega-Mix Curtain Call
by A.A. Cristi - 2025-08-06 23:55:26
Video: Lin-Manuel Miranda, Jimmy Fallon, & The Roots Perform a 'Classroom Instruments' HAMILTON Medley
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-08-06 10:39:38
Video: Watch Andy Blankenbuehler Discuss NEVER ALONE For Works & Process
by Michael Major - 2025-03-07 13:25:29
Video: Watch Doechii Dance to a HAMILTON Remix After Her Broadway-Inspired Grammys Performance
by Michael Major - 2025-02-05 09:33:28
Video: Christopher Jackson Sings Early Version of HAMILTON's 'Right-Hand Man'
by Nicole Rosky - 2025-01-30 12:16:28
Video: Watch Phillipa Soo's First HAMILTON Audition For 'Hamilten' Celebration
by Michael Major - 2025-01-07 11:59:42
Video: HAMILTON Wishes Happy Anniversary to Alexander and Eliza Hamilton
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-12-14 14:46:10
Video: Inside the HAMILTON Orchestra Pit at The Buell Theatre
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-10-26 12:59:25
Video: Steven Pasquale, Lesli Margherita, and More in NINE at the Kennedy Center
by Joshua Wright - 2024-08-08 11:00:21
Video: Hear From Steven Pasquale, Elizabeth Stanley & More From the Cast of NINE at the Kennedy Center
by Backstage Live with Richard Ridge - 2024-07-29 13:38:19
Video: First Look at the International Tour of HAMILTON in Rehearsal
by Blair Ingenthron - 2023-09-10 09:42:56
Video: Rachelle Ann Go, Jason Arrow, & More Lead HAMILTON International Tour; Meet the Cast!
by A.A. Cristi - 2023-07-18 23:15:28
News
Review: MADISON RAPS ABOUT HAMILTON at The Overture Center
by Scott Rawson - Jan 8, 2026
This would mark my third time seeing Hamilton at The Overture Center. All have been good, and all have been slightly different. And all have had a varied effect on me.
by Scott Rawson - Jan 8, 2026
This would mark my third time seeing Hamilton at The Overture Center. All have been good, and all have been slightly different. And all have had a varied effect on me.
HAMILTON Comes to Overture Hall in March
by Stephi Wild - Dec 22, 2025
Winner of 11 Tony Awards, a Grammy and the Pulitzer Prize, “Hamilton” will return to Madison at Overture Center Tuesday, January 6 – Sunday, January 18, 2026. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Dec 22, 2025
Winner of 11 Tony Awards, a Grammy and the Pulitzer Prize, “Hamilton” will return to Madison at Overture Center Tuesday, January 6 – Sunday, January 18, 2026. Learn more here!
Tickets on Sale This Week For HAMILTON at DPAC
by Stephi Wild - Dec 10, 2025
Producer Jeffrey Seller and DPAC announced single tickets for the Triangle return of the Musical Revolution, HAMILTON, on stage May 20 – June 14 for four weeks only. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Dec 10, 2025
Producer Jeffrey Seller and DPAC announced single tickets for the Triangle return of the Musical Revolution, HAMILTON, on stage May 20 – June 14 for four weeks only. Learn more here!
Review: A Revolutionary Night -- Hamilton at the Murat Theatre
by The Marriage Matinee - Dec 5, 2025
This touring production delivered all the brilliance, electricity, and emotional punch that has made the show a global phenomenon; yet what stood out most in Indianapolis was the sheer excellence of the choreography and the ensemble
by The Marriage Matinee - Dec 5, 2025
This touring production delivered all the brilliance, electricity, and emotional punch that has made the show a global phenomenon; yet what stood out most in Indianapolis was the sheer excellence of the choreography and the ensemble
HAMILTON Edition Monopoly Board Game is Available Now
by Stephi Wild - Nov 25, 2025
An all new Hamilton version of the iconic board game MONOPOLY has been released from The Op Games and Hasbro. This special edition of the game honors one of the most celebrated Broadway musicals of all time while marking its 10th anniversary.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 25, 2025
An all new Hamilton version of the iconic board game MONOPOLY has been released from The Op Games and Hasbro. This special edition of the game honors one of the most celebrated Broadway musicals of all time while marking its 10th anniversary.
Video: BRING IT ON Cebu Teases 'What I Was Born to Do'
by Oliver Oliveros - Nov 23, 2025
'Bring It On: The Musical,' based on the film about competitive cheerleading, featuring music by Tony winners Tom Kitt and Lin-Manuel Miranda, will make its Cebu premiere this weekend, November 28-29, 2025, at the Saint Theresa's College of Cebu Auditorium, at 7 p.m.
by Oliver Oliveros - Nov 23, 2025
'Bring It On: The Musical,' based on the film about competitive cheerleading, featuring music by Tony winners Tom Kitt and Lin-Manuel Miranda, will make its Cebu premiere this weekend, November 28-29, 2025, at the Saint Theresa's College of Cebu Auditorium, at 7 p.m.
Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis' WARRIORS Begins Casting for NYC Work Session
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 20, 2025
The WARRIORS are officially gearing up for battle- this time onstage. Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis’s hit concept album is officially moving forward as casting begins for a 2026 NYC developmental workshop.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 20, 2025
The WARRIORS are officially gearing up for battle- this time onstage. Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis’s hit concept album is officially moving forward as casting begins for a 2026 NYC developmental workshop.
Tickets on Sale For HAMILTON in Chicago This Week
by Stephi Wild - Nov 11, 2025
Broadway In Chicago announced that single tickets for HAMILTON will go on sale to the public on Wednesday, November 12 online or in person at any Broadway In Chicago venue box office.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 11, 2025
Broadway In Chicago announced that single tickets for HAMILTON will go on sale to the public on Wednesday, November 12 online or in person at any Broadway In Chicago venue box office.
Review: HAMILTON, Theatre Royal
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Nov 2, 2025
Hamilton is the story of America's Founding Father Alexander Hamilton, an immigrant from the West Indies who became George Washington's right-hand man during the Revolutionary War and helped shape the very foundations of the America we know today. The score blends hip-hop, jazz, blues, rap, R&B and Broadway - the story of America then, as told by America now.
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Nov 2, 2025
Hamilton is the story of America's Founding Father Alexander Hamilton, an immigrant from the West Indies who became George Washington's right-hand man during the Revolutionary War and helped shape the very foundations of the America we know today. The score blends hip-hop, jazz, blues, rap, R&B and Broadway - the story of America then, as told by America now.
#HAM4HAM Lottery Set For Return Engagement Of HAMILTON At The Bushnell
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 24, 2025
The Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts will launch a digital lottery for HAMILTON tickets will begin in conjunction with the show's first performance in November. Learn more and see how to enter!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 24, 2025
The Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts will launch a digital lottery for HAMILTON tickets will begin in conjunction with the show's first performance in November. Learn more and see how to enter!
Interview: Mansfield Native David Korins Set the Stage for HAMILTON
by R. Scott Reedy - Sep 25, 2025
by R. Scott Reedy - Sep 25, 2025
HAMILTON Returns To Madison
by Stephi Wild - Sep 22, 2025
Producer Jeffrey Seller and Overture Center for the Arts announced that tickets for 'Hamilton' go on sale to the public on Thursday, Sept. 25 at 11 a.m. Learn more about the show here!
by Stephi Wild - Sep 22, 2025
Producer Jeffrey Seller and Overture Center for the Arts announced that tickets for 'Hamilton' go on sale to the public on Thursday, Sept. 25 at 11 a.m. Learn more about the show here!
HAMILTON to Launch #HAM4HAM Lottery for Boston Engagement
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 12, 2025
A digital lottery will launch for HAMILTON in Bostin, with tickets beginning in conjunction with the show’s first performance at the Citizens Opera House. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 12, 2025
A digital lottery will launch for HAMILTON in Bostin, with tickets beginning in conjunction with the show’s first performance at the Citizens Opera House. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Andy Blankenbuehler been in?
Andy Blankenbuehler has appeared on Broadway in 5 shows.
How many West End shows has Andy Blankenbuehler been in?
Andy Blankenbuehler has not appeared in the West End.
What awards has Andy Blankenbuehler been nominated for?
Outstanding Choreography (Drama Desk Awards) for Only Gold, Outstanding Choreography (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Only Gold, Outstanding Choreographer (The Lortels) for Only Gold, Best Theatre Choreographer (Olivier Awards) for Hamilton, Best Choreography (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Bandstand, Outstanding Choreography (Drama Desk Awards) for Bandstand, Outstanding Choreographer (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Bandstand, Best Choreography (Tony Awards) for Bandstand, Best Choreography (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Hamilton, Best Choreography (Tony Awards) for Hamilton, Special Award (Drama Desk Awards) for Hamilton, Outstanding Choreography (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Hamilton, Outstanding Choreographer (The Lortels) for Hamilton, Outstanding Choreography (Drama Desk Awards) for Bring It On: The Musical, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Bring It On: The Musical, Best Choreography (Tony Awards) for Bring It On: The Musical, Outstanding Choreography (Drama Desk Awards) for 9 to 5 , Outstanding Choreography (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for 9 to 5, Best Choreography (Tony Awards) for 9 to 5: The Musical, Best Choreography (Tony Awards) for In The Heights, Outstanding Choreograph (Drama Desk Awards) for In the Heights, Outstanding Choreography (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for In the Heights and Outstanding Choreographer (The Lortels) for In the Heights.
What awards has Andy Blankenbuehler won?
Andy Blankenbuehler has received numerous awards for his choreography, including Outstanding Choreographer (The Lortels) for Only Gold, Best Theatre Choreographer (Olivier Awards) for Hamilton, Best Choreography (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Bandstand, Outstanding Choreography (Drama Desk Awards) for Bandstand, Best Choreography (Tony Awards) for Bandstand, Best Choreography (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Hamilton, Best Choreography (Tony Awards) for Hamilton, a Special Award (Drama Desk Awards) for Hamilton, Outstanding Choreographer (The Lortels) for Hamilton, Best Choreography (Tony Awards) for In The Heights, Outstanding Choreographer (Drama Desk Awards) for In the Heights, Outstanding Choreography (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for In the Heights, and Outstanding Choreographer (The Lortels) for In the Heights.
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