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Hough is an American professional Latin and ballroom dancer, choreographer, actor and singer.


From 2007 to 2016, Hough was a professional dancer on the ABC dance-competition series Dancing with the Stars, winning the show a record-breaking six times with his celebrity partners. For his work on Dancing with the Stars, Hough received nine nominations for the Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Choreography, winning the award twice. Hough later became a judge on the series beginning with its 29th season.
Hough has also appeared as an actor on stage, appearing in the West End premiere of Footloose: The Musical at the Novello Theatre and as well as the 2015 New York Spring Spectacular at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. In film and television, he has starred in the film Make Your Move and had a recurring role in the ABC musical-drama Nashville. In 2016, he appeared as Corny Collins in NBC's live musical TV-production of Hairspray Live!
From 2017-2020, Hough served as a judge on the NBC dance competition series World of Dance.

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STAGE CREDITS

Hairspray Live! Hairspray Live!
[Motion Picture]
NBC Live Televised Production, 2016
Corny Collins
New York Spring Spectacular New York Spring Spectacular
[Off-Broadway]
Radio City Musical Hall Production, 2015
Jack
Footloose Footloose
[West End]
London Revival, 2006
Ren McCormack

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DEREK HOUGH SYMPHONY OF DANCE: ENCORE is Coming to Boch Center Wang Theatre Photo
DEREK HOUGH SYMPHONY OF DANCE: ENCORE is Coming to Boch Center Wang Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 13, 2025

DEREK HOUGH SYMPHONY OF DANCE: ENCORE will stop at the Boch Center Wang Theatre in Boston, MA. From the EMMY award winning mind of Derek Hough, the live dance show features new high-energy choreography and more.
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Wake Up With BroadwayWorld November 13, 2025- Tom Felton Joins HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD And More
by - Nov 13, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is November 13, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Nicole Scherzinger, Derek Hough, & More to Perform in Disney Holiday Concert Special Photo
Nicole Scherzinger, Derek Hough, & More to Perform in Disney Holiday Concert Special
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 12, 2025

Tony Award winner Nicole Scherzinger is among the star-studded lineup set to perform in The Wonderful World of Disney: Holiday Spectacular, returning to ABC for its 10th year. 
Derek Hough To Bring SYMPHONY OF DANCE: ENCORE To Mayo Performing Arts Center In Jul Photo
Derek Hough To Bring SYMPHONY OF DANCE: ENCORE To Mayo Performing Arts Center In July 2026
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 12, 2025

Derek Hough will bring his 2026 national tour, Symphony of Dance: Encore, to Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) in Morristown, New Jersey, on July 21–22, 2026.
Derek Hough To Bring 2026 Tour to the Hershey Theatre Photo
Derek Hough To Bring 2026 Tour to the Hershey Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 11, 2025

Derek Hough will return to the stage with an innovative and exciting dance experience for 2026 – “Derek Hough Symphony Of Dance: Encore.” The show will come to Hershey Theatre.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld November 4, 2025- RAGTIME and More Join Macy's Thanksgivin Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld November 4, 2025- RAGTIME and More Join Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
by - Nov 4, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is November 4, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Video: DICK VAN DYKE: 100TH CELEBRATION Documentary Debuts Trailer Photo
Video: DICK VAN DYKE: 100TH CELEBRATION Documentary Debuts Trailer
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 3, 2025

Fathom Entertainment has released the first trailer for Dick Van Dyke: 100th Celebration, the new documentary film highlighting the centennial birthday of the Tony winner, featuring interviews with Chita Rivera, Mary Tyler Moore, Derek Hough, and more. Check it out now.
'Wicked Night' on DANCING WITH THE STARS Scores 6.63 Million Viewers Photo
'Wicked Night' on DANCING WITH THE STARS Scores 6.63 Million Viewers
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 24, 2025

A record-breaking 6.63 million viewers tuned in to the 'Wicked Night' episode of Dancing with the Stars this week. This marked an 11% increase from the previous week's 'Dedication Night' and served as the highest audience for a Season 34 episode so far.
Liza Minnelli To Present Janet Jackson With 2025 ICON Award At The Gala Of The Stars Photo
Liza Minnelli To Present Janet Jackson With 2025 ICON Award At The Gala Of The Stars
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 18, 2025

Liza Minnelli will return to the 2025 Gala of the Stars to present the ICON Award to global superstar Janet Jackson at the annual benefit for Dancers Against Cancer (DAC), taking place Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at The Beverly Hilton.
15TH WORLD CHOREOGRAPHY AWARD Nominees Announced Photo
15TH WORLD CHOREOGRAPHY AWARD Nominees Announced
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 18, 2025

The nominees have been announced for the 15th annual World Choreography Awards, recognizing achievement in dance across film, television, music videos, and digital media.
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by Josh Sharpe - Oct 17, 2025

Next week, Dancing with the Stars contestants will be dancing through life for the special 'Wicked Night' episode of the show. Ahead of the episode, more details have been revealed about the show, including the full setlist, special guests, and more. 
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Jon M. Chu to Guest Judge 'WICKED Night' on DANCING WITH THE STARS
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 15, 2025

Jon M. Chu, director of Wicked and Wicked: For Good, has been confirmed as a guest judge for the upcoming 'Wicked Night' episode of Dancing with the Stars.
Video: Rylee Arnold Shines in Salsa with Scott Hoying on DWTS Photo
Video: Rylee Arnold Shines in Salsa with Scott Hoying on DWTS
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 8, 2025

On DWTS's Disney Night, Scott Hoying and Rylee Arnold performed a vibrant Salsa to 'Bop to the Top' from High School Musical. Watch now!
Video: Watch Danny Gardner Perform 'Be Our Guest' on DANCING WITH THE STARS Photo
Video: Watch Danny Gardner Perform 'Be Our Guest' on DANCING WITH THE STARS
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 8, 2025

Danny Gardner, currently appearing as Lumiere in the North American Tour of Beauty and the Beast, took the stage for a rousing performance of “Be Our Guest” during the recent Disney-themed episode of Dancing with the Stars. Check out the performance now!
Video: Whitney Leavitt Shines in Foxtrot to HAMILTON Photo
Video: Whitney Leavitt Shines in Foxtrot to HAMILTON
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 8, 2025

Whitney Leavitt and Mark Ballas perform a Foxtrot to 'The Room Where It Happens' from Hamilton on Dancing with the Stars. Watch their top-scoring performance!
SHERRI SHEPHERD: MAKE IT MAKE SENSE TOUR is Coming to Patchogue Theatre Photo
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by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 6, 2025

Sherri Shepherd: Make It Make Sense Tour will be presented at Patchogue Theatre this winter. Learn more about the tour and see how to purchase tickets here!
BEAUTY & THE BEAST Tour's Lumiere, Danny Gardner, to Appear on DANCING WITH THE STARS Photo
BEAUTY & THE BEAST Tour's Lumiere, Danny Gardner, to Appear on DANCING WITH THE STARS
by Michael Major - Oct 2, 2025

This Tuesday is Disney Night on Dancing With the Stars! The opening number, set to “Be Our Guest” from “Beauty and the Beast” and choreographed by Mandy Moore, will feature a guest appearance by Danny Gardner.
DANCING WITH THE STARS to Feature 'WICKED Night' Themed Episode Photo
DANCING WITH THE STARS to Feature 'WICKED Night' Themed Episode
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 18, 2025

Next month, Dancing with the Stars contestants will be dancing through life during a 'Wicked Night' episode of the popular competition series. The themed episode will air on October 21.
Feature: San Diego Goes Bananas: Baseball Meets Broadway at Petco Park Photo
Feature: San Diego Goes Bananas: Baseball Meets Broadway at Petco Park
by ErinMarie Reiter - Sep 10, 2025

​​​​​​​The Savannah Bananas and the Firefighters came to do battle at Petco Park last weekend, but it’s not the baseball you may be familiar with seeing there. Baseball is played, but there was also dancing, singing, and many entertaining shenanigans.
Dick Van Dyke 100th Birthday Documentary Set for December Theatrical Release Photo
Dick Van Dyke 100th Birthday Documentary Set for December Theatrical Release
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 10, 2025

In honor of Dick Van Dyke's 100th birthday this December, Fathom Entertainment will release a brand-new film, Dick Van Dyke: 100th Celebration, in theaters on December 13 and 14.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Derek Hough been in?

Derek Hough has not appeared on Broadway.

How many West End shows has Derek Hough been in?

Derek Hough has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.

What was Derek Hough's first West End show?

Derek Hough's first West End show was Footloose which opened in 2006

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