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BIO

Darren Bagert is an entertainment creator, producer, and director specializing in all forms of media including live entertainment, fashion, film/television, Broadway and beyond.



He is a five-time Tony Award winning producer, as well as the recipient of almost every theatrical award in the industry including the Olivier Award; Drama Desk Award; Outer Critics Circle Award; Lucille Lortel Award; Drama League Award.

Project highlights include: MOULIN ROUGE! the Musical -- winner of 10 Tony Awards including the 2021 Best Musical Award -- based on the Baz Luhrmann film, a global sensation spanning multiple markets (New York/Broadway, London/West End, North American Tour, Australia, Germany, Korea, and Japan); AIN'T TOO PROUD - THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE TEMPTATIONS (New York/Broadway, London/West End, North American Tour); DEAR EVAN HANSEN (New York/Broadway, London/West End, North American Tour); THE COLOR PURPLE; AN AMERICAN IN PARIS; BUYER & CELLAR; THE ABSOLUTE BRIGHTNESS OF LEONARD PELKEY; SIDE SHOW; OF MICE AND MEN; SWEENEY TODD; COMPANY; LONG DAY'S JOURNEY INTO NIGHT; BONNIE & CLYDE; THE GERSHWIN’S PORGY & BESS; THE GLASS MENAGERIE; GORE VIDAL’S THE BEST MAN.

Darren also directs immersive fashion events during New York Fashion Week for Ralph Lauren, including the 50th Anniversary show in Central Park, and the creation of Ralph's Club, a one-night only extravaganza on Wall Street. 

Darren continues to create one-of-a-kind entertainment experiences by collaborating with top artists and elevating performances by integrating the latest video and AI technology.

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Productions

 
[Broadway, 2021]
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[West End, 2018]
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[Broadway, 2016]
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[Broadway, 2015]
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[Off-Broadway, 2015]
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[Broadway, 2014]
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[Broadway, 2014]
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[Off-Broadway, 2013]
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[Broadway, 2013]
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[Off-Broadway, 2012]
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[Broadway, 2012]
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[Broadway, 2011]
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[Broadway, 2010]
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[Broadway, 2009]
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[Broadway, 2006]
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[Broadway, 2004]
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[Broadway, 2003]
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[Off-Broadway, 2001]
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[Broadway, 2000]
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[Broadway, 2000]
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Awards and Nominations


winner
Tony Awards - 2016 - Best Revival of a Musical

Darren BagertThe Color Purple

Tony Awards - 2015 - Best Musical

Darren Bagert, An American in Paris

Tony Awards - 2009 - Best Revival of a Musical

Darren Bagert, Guys and Dolls


winner
Tony Awards - 2007 - Best Revival of a Musical

Darren Bagert, Company

Tony Awards - 2004 - Best Play

Darren Bagert, Frozen


winner
Tony Awards - 2003 - Best Revival of a Play

Darren Bagert, Long Day's Journey into Night

Tony Awards - 2001 - Best Revival of a Play

Darren Bagert, Gore Vidal's The Best Man

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News


Arianna Rosario Steps Into the Role of 'Satine' in MOULIN ROUGE! Tour

Arianna Rosario will step into the role of Satine in the North American tour of Moulin Rouge! the Musical beginning September 24th.  
Tickets on Sale Now For MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL in Grand Rapids

Broadway Grand Rapids announced that tickets are on sale now for the first North American tour of Moulin Rouge! The Musical, winner of 10 Tony Awards® including Best Musical.
MOULIN ROUGE! To Welcome Solea Pfeiffer, John Cardoza & Pepe Muñoz In October

The Tony Award-winning Best Musical Moulin Rouge! The Musical will welcome Solea Pfeiffer as Satine, John Cardoza as Christian and Pepe Muñoz as Santiago to the Broadway company beginning Tuesday, October 15 at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre.
MOULIN ROUGE! The Musical Announced At The Orpheum, Tickets On Sale Friday

MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL comes to the Orpheum Theatre. Tickets go on sale this Friday.
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Aaron Tveit and Joanna 'JoJo' Levesque are back for a limited time appearing in Moulin Rouge! The Musical on Broadway. To celebrate 5 years of the show on Broadway, the duo performed the hit song Come What May on Good Morning America. Watch the performance now!
Video: Aaron Tveit & Cast Perform a MOULIN ROUGE! Medley

In celebration of 5 years on the Great White Way, Aaron Tveit, Joanna 'JoJo' Levesque, and the cast of Moulin Rouge! The Musical visited Good Morning America for a special performance of a medley of numbers in the show, which included Your Song and Shut Up and Raise Your Glass. Watch the performance!
Video: MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL Celebrates 5 Years on Broadway

Moulin Rouge celebrated its 5th anniversary on Broadway on Thursday, July 25th. Watch footage from the performance here!
Video: MOULIN ROUGE! 5th Anniversary Performance Curtain Call Speech

Watch Aaron Tveit give a curtain call speech at the 5th-anniversary performance of Moulin Rouge here.
Photo: MOULIN ROUGE! Celebrates 5 Years on Broadway

Moulin Rouge celebrated its 5th anniversary last night, Thursday, July 25th, at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre on Broadway. Check out our photo of the cast here!
Aaron Tveit and Joanna 'JoJo' Levesque Return to MOULIN ROUGE! Tonight

Moulin Rouge! The Musical will welcome back original Broadway cast member and Tony Award-winner Aaron Tveit, alongside platinum-selling singer, songwriter, and actress Joanna 'JoJo' Levesque as Christian and Satine, respectively.
Video: MOULIN ROUGE! Says 'So Long, Farewell' To Derek Klena, Courtney Reed, Bobby Daye and Clay Rice-Thomson

This weekend, Moulin Rouge! The Musical will say au revoir to current stars Courtney Reed and Derek Klena. They depart along with understudy Bobby Daye and ensemble member Clay Rice-Thomson. To celebrate their send off, the quartet of performers put together a farewell to the show, using the iconic 'goodbye' song, 'So Long, Farewell' from The Sound of Music. Check out video of their adorable parody below!
Aaron Tveit and Joanna 'JoJo' Levesque Will Return to MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL

Moulin Rouge! The Musical will welcome back original Broadway cast member and Tony Award-winner Aaron Tveit, starring alongside platinum-selling singer, songwriter, and actress Joanna 'JoJo' Levesque as Christian and Satine, respectively, for a 12-week limited engagement.
Tickets To Canadian Premiere Of MOULIN ROUGE! On Sale Next Week

The first North American tour of Moulin Rouge! The Musical, winner of 10 Tony Awards including Best Musical, is making its Canadian Premiere in Toronto this November. Moulin Rouge! The Musical will play the CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre beginning performances November 19, 2024 through January 12, 2025. 
MOULIN ROUGE! Comes To Lied Center for the Performing Arts In February 2025

The acclaimed musical MOULIN ROUGE! will be performing at the Lied Center in Lincoln. Don't miss this spectacular show featuring stunning performances and unforgettable music.
MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL Is Coming To The Detroit Opera House In September

MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL at the Detroit Opera House from September 17 to October 6.
MOULIN ROUGE! Comes to Madison in July

The first North American tour of Moulin Rouge! The Musical, winner of 10 Tony Awards including Best Musical, will play in Madison at Overture Center. Performances begin Tuesday, July 9 and run through Sunday, July 21 in Overture Hall.
Derek Klena Will Return to MOULIN ROUGE! in February

Derek Klena is returning to the Moulin Rouge! Klena will return in the role of “Christian” beginning Tuesday, February 6, 2024, at Broadway’s Al Hirschfeld Theatre
Single Tickets for MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL At The Fabulous Fox Theatre, December 18

The Fabulous Fox Theatre has announced that the first North American tour of Moulin Rouge! The Musical, winner of 10 Tony Awards including Best Musical, will go on sale Monday, December 18 at 10:00 a.m. for 16 performances from April 30 – May 12, 2024.
Celebrate the Holiday Season at MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL With Prizes to Be Won & More

Celebrate the holiday season at Moulin Rouge! The Musical and have a chance to win exciting prizes by scratching off a ticket at performances from December 12-17. Don't miss the 'Bohemian Winter Rendezvous' event on December 7 for festive treats and caroling. Find out more details here!
MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL Will Host Sing-Along Performances in 2024

Returning by popular demand, the Tony Award-winning Best Musical Moulin Rouge! The Musical will have two very special Spectacular Sing-Along Performances next year on Wednesday, February 28 at 7:00 pm and Saturday, August 3rd at 2pm, at Broadway's Al Hirschfeld Theatre. 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Darren Bagert been nominated for?

Darren Bagert has been nominated for the following awards: - Best Revival of a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Color Purple - Best Musical (Tony Awards) for An American in Paris - Best Revival of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Guys and Dolls - Best Revival of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Company - Best Play (Tony Awards) for Frozen - Best Revival of a Play (Tony Awards) for Long Day's Journey into Night - Best Revival of a Play (Tony Awards) for Gore Vidal's The Best Man.

What awards has Darren Bagert won?

Best Revival of a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Color Purple; Best Revival of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Company; Best Revival of a Play (Tony Awards) for Long Day's Journey into Night.

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