Danny Mefford
Latest News on Danny Mefford:
Photos: Amber Ruffin, Grey Henson and More in Rehearsals for BIGFOOT! Off-Broadway (Jan 8, 2026)
Last Chance to Vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards; COLUMBIA HEIGHTS BOLERO BAR Leads Best Musical! (Dec 29, 2025)
Final Weeks to Vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards; GALA Leads Favorite Theatre! (Dec 22, 2025)
Photos: Amber Ruffin, Grey Henson and More in Rehearsals for BIGFOOT! Off-Broadway (Jan 8, 2026)
Last Chance to Vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards; COLUMBIA HEIGHTS BOLERO BAR Leads Best Musical! (Dec 29, 2025)
Final Weeks to Vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards; GALA Leads Favorite Theatre! (Dec 22, 2025)
BIO
Danny Mefford choreographed Fun Home, Bridges of Madison County, and Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson on Broadway. His Off-Broadway credits include Much Ado About Nothing and Love's Labour's Lost for Shakespeare in the Park; Good Person of Szechwan and February House for The Public Theatre; and Here’s Hoover and Dance Dance Revolution for Les Freres Corbusier. His other work includes The Sound of Music, now touring the country; Miss You Like Hell at La Jolla Playhouse; and Poster Boy at the Williamstown Theatre Festival. He has an MFA in Acting from Brown University/Trinity Rep and a BS in Theatre with a minor in International Studies from the University of Evansville. He has been nominated for Drama Desk, Lortel and Astaire awards for his choreography.
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Aaron Glick, Timothy Bloom, Danny Mefford, Leana Rae Concepcion, Autumn Best, Matt Manuel, Kevin McHale, Lilli Cooper, Justin Cooley, Philippe Arroyo, Jasmine Amy Rogers, Jason Kravits, Barbara Whitman
Date:
11/16/2025
From: Photos: The Cast Of THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE Celebrates Opening Night
Alex Joseph Grayson, Director/Choreographer Danny Mefford, Beanie Feldstein, Leana Rae Concepcion, Noah Galvin, Kevin McHale, Philippe Arroyo, Nina White, Bonnie Milligan, Associate Choreographer Niani Feelings and Taran Killam
Date:
10/05/2024
From: Photos: Kennedy Center's 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE in Rehearsal
Alex Joseph Grayson, Director/Choreographer Danny Mefford, Beanie Feldstein, Leana Rae Concepcion, Noah Galvin, Kevin McHale, Philippe Arroyo, Nina White, Bonnie Milligan, Associate Choreographer Niani Feelings and Taran Killam
Date:
10/05/2024
From: Photos: Kennedy Center's 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE in Rehearsal
Productions
Awards and Nominations
Drama Desk Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Choreography
Danny Mefford, Love's Labour's Lost
The Lortels - 2014 - Outstanding Choreographer
Danny Mefford, Fun Home
The Lortels - 2011 - Outstanding Choreographer
Danny Mefford, Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson
Videos
Video: Liz Larsen and Aria Kane Perform 'To Me' from THE BEDWETTER
by Stephi Wild - 2025-02-26 06:43:54
Video: SPELLING BEE at the Kennedy Center with Beanie Feldstein, Bonnie Milligan, and More
by Joshua Wright - 2024-10-18 14:04:26
Video: Meet the Cast of Kennedy Center's 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE
by Joey Mervis - 2024-10-11 14:22:07
Video: Kennedy Center's 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE Preview
by Joey Mervis - 2024-10-04 10:45:11
Video: First Look At 2024/2025 DEAR EVAN HANSEN National Tour
by Joshua Wright - 2024-09-13 10:18:56
VIDEO: KIMBERLY AKIMBO's Steven Boyer and Alli Mauzey Talk Food & Drinks Near the Theater
by Blair Ingenthron - 2023-10-15 14:19:54
Video: KIMBERLY AKIMBO Kicks Off CBS MORNINGS' 'Road to the Tonys' Series
by Michael Major - 2023-05-24 10:53:40
Video: Watch KIMBERLY AKIMBO's NPR Tiny Desk Concert With Bonnie Milligan, Victoria Clark & More
by Michael Major - 2023-05-19 13:31:08
Video: Watch KIMBERLY AKIMBO Cast in Music Video for 'This Time'
by Nicole Rosky - 2023-02-07 13:14:44
VIDEO: Victoria Clark & KIMBERLY AKIMBO Cast Perform 'Anagram' on the TODAY SHOW
by Michael Major - 2022-12-27 10:26:11
VIDEO: The Cast of DEAR EVAN HANSEN Toronto Sings 'You Will Be Found'
by Alan Henry - 2019-04-25 14:15:45
Exclusive Video: Go Inside Opening Night of DEAR EVAN HANSEN in Toronto with Pasek & Paul, Catherine O'Hara and More
by Alan Henry - 2019-03-31 07:51:34
VIDEO: James Corden Sings 'Waving Through A Window' On DEAR EVAN HANSEN Book Tour
by Alan Henry - 2018-10-17 17:46:17
STAGE TUBE: BWW Takes You On the Red Carpet at the Premiere of DEAR EVAN HANSEN
by Stage Tube - 2016-12-05 08:12:02
STAGE TUBE: Daphne Rubin-Vega in the Studio for La Jolla Playhouse's MISS YOU LIKE HELL
by Stage Tube - 2016-10-11 14:54:17
News
Photos: Amber Ruffin, Grey Henson and More in Rehearsals for BIGFOOT! Off-Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 8, 2026
Benson Drive Productions has revealed the complete cast for Bigfoot! the new musical comedy by Amber Ruffin, David A. Schmoll, and Kevin Sciretta. See rehearsal photos here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 8, 2026
Benson Drive Productions has revealed the complete cast for Bigfoot! the new musical comedy by Amber Ruffin, David A. Schmoll, and Kevin Sciretta. See rehearsal photos here!
Last Chance to Vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards; COLUMBIA HEIGHTS BOLERO BAR Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 29, 2025
This is the last chance to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Dec 29, 2025
This is the last chance to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Final Weeks to Vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards; GALA Leads Favorite Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Dec 22, 2025
We're in the final weeks to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Dec 22, 2025
We're in the final weeks to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards; COLUMBIA HEIGHTS BOLERO BAR Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 15, 2025
The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Dec 15, 2025
The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Watch: Julie Benko Stars in Music Video as Zelda Fitzgerald From THE FITZGERALDS OF ST. PAUL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 15, 2025
Julie Benko stars in the new music video for “I’ll Be Here” – a highlight from The Fitzgeralds of St. Paul, the new musical by Christie Baugher. Watch the music video here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 15, 2025
Julie Benko stars in the new music video for “I’ll Be Here” – a highlight from The Fitzgeralds of St. Paul, the new musical by Christie Baugher. Watch the music video here!
Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards; Leads Favorite Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Dec 8, 2025
The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Dec 8, 2025
The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
First Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards; MONARCH Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 1, 2025
The first standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Dec 1, 2025
The first standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Washington, DC Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Review: THE SOUND OF MUSIC is Delighting Mirvish Audiences of all ages
by Lauren Gienow - Nov 29, 2025
The Broadway National Tour of the beloved Rodgers & Hammerstein musical, THE SOUND OF MUSIC has arrived in Toronto this holiday season and it is the perfect excursion for the entire family.
by Lauren Gienow - Nov 29, 2025
The Broadway National Tour of the beloved Rodgers & Hammerstein musical, THE SOUND OF MUSIC has arrived in Toronto this holiday season and it is the perfect excursion for the entire family.
THE SOUND OF MUSIC and More Set for the Mirvish Theatres This Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 25, 2025
This week for Mirvish Productions features a new shows beginning performances; another moving from the rehearsal hall into the theatre for technical rehearsals, and yet another ending its monthlong run. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 25, 2025
This week for Mirvish Productions features a new shows beginning performances; another moving from the rehearsal hall into the theatre for technical rehearsals, and yet another ending its monthlong run. Learn more!
KIMBERLY AKIMBO National Tour To Make New Jersey Premiere At Count Basie Center For The Arts
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 21, 2025
The national tour of KIMBERLY AKIMBO, winner of the 2023 Tony Award for Best Musical, will make its New Jersey premiere at the Count Basie Center for the Arts in May 2026.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 21, 2025
The national tour of KIMBERLY AKIMBO, winner of the 2023 Tony Award for Best Musical, will make its New Jersey premiere at the Count Basie Center for the Arts in May 2026.
Photos: First Look at THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE At New World Stages
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 14, 2025
Official production photos have been released of the first New York revival of the landmark Tony Award-winning musical comedy The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, now in previews at New World Stages.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 14, 2025
Official production photos have been released of the first New York revival of the landmark Tony Award-winning musical comedy The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, now in previews at New World Stages.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What awards has Danny Mefford been nominated for?
Outstanding Choreography (Drama Desk Awards) for Love's Labour's Lost, Outstanding Choreographer (The Lortels) for Fun Home and Outstanding Choreographer (The Lortels) for Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson.
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