Derek Hough
Latest News on Derek Hough:
Nicole Scherzinger to Perform in DISNEY PARKS MAGICAL CHRISTMAS DAY PARADE (Dec 10, 2025)
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld December 3, 2025- Grosses Hit $48,363,979 and More (Dec 3, 2025)
Video: Nicole Scherzinger, Derek Hough, & More Perform in Disney Holiday Spectacular (Dec 2, 2025)
Nicole Scherzinger to Perform in DISNEY PARKS MAGICAL CHRISTMAS DAY PARADE (Dec 10, 2025)
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld December 3, 2025- Grosses Hit $48,363,979 and More (Dec 3, 2025)
Video: Nicole Scherzinger, Derek Hough, & More Perform in Disney Holiday Spectacular (Dec 2, 2025)
BIO
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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Video: Nicole Scherzinger, Derek Hough, & More Perform in Disney Holiday Spectacular
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-12-02 12:41:14
Video: DICK VAN DYKE: 100TH CELEBRATION Documentary Debuts Trailer
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-11-03 11:53:18
Video: Watch Scott Hoying and Rylee Arnold's Salsa to 'Bop to the Top' on DANCING WITH THE STARS Disney Night
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-10-08 11:27:26
Video: Watch Danny Gardner Perform 'Be Our Guest' on DANCING WITH THE STARS
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-10-08 10:34:25
Video: Whitney Leavitt Foxtrots to HAMILTON on DANCING WITH THE STARS
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-10-08 10:25:36
Video: Jennifer Lopez Drops Trailer For New Musical Movie Event THIS IS ME...NOW
by Michael Major - 2024-01-17 11:27:35
Videos: Watch Every Taylor Swift Dance on DANCING WITH THE STARS
by Michael Major - 2023-11-22 09:52:39
Video: Watch Every DANCING WITH THE STARS Disney Night Performance
by Michael Major - 2023-10-18 09:40:54
Video: Watch Lele Pons Dance to 'El Tango de Roxanne' From MOULIN ROUGE!
by Michael Major - 2023-09-27 09:21:00
Video: Broadway's Best Dancers Gather on the Red Carpet at the 2023 Chita Rivera Awards
by Red Carpet - 2023-05-25 10:16:16
VIDEO: Leslie Jordan Talks THE MASKED SINGER Rumors on THE JENNIFER HUDSON SHOW
by Michael Major - 2022-09-26 09:50:16
VIDEO: Watch Performances from the DANCING WITH THE STARS Semi-Finals
by Michael Major - 2021-11-16 11:00:24
VIDEO: Watch Performances From 'Janet Jackson Night' on DANCING WITH THE STARS
by Michael Major - 2021-11-09 09:22:23
VIDEO: ALADDIN & LION KING Cast Members Perform for ABC's Queen Singalong
by Michael Major - 2021-11-04 11:01:17
VIDEO: Watch the Performances from 'Queen Night' on DANCING WITH THE STARS
by Michael Major - 2021-11-02 09:47:27
VIDEO: Watch JoJo Siwa Perform a Horror-Themed 'Anything Goes' Routine on DANCING WITH THE STARS
by Michael Major - 2021-10-26 12:35:05
VIDEO: Watch the Performances from Horror Night on DANCING WITH THE STARS
by Michael Major - 2021-10-26 09:17:53
VIDEO: Watch the Performances from GREASE Night on DANCING WITH THE STARS
by Michael Major - 2021-10-19 09:19:04
VIDEO: Watch the Performances from Disney Week: Villains Night on DANCING WITH THE STARS
by Michael Major - 2021-10-13 09:13:22
VIDEO: Watch the Performances From Disney Week: Heroes Night on DANCING WITH THE STARS
by Michael Major - 2021-10-12 09:59:06
News
Nicole Scherzinger to Perform in DISNEY PARKS MAGICAL CHRISTMAS DAY PARADE
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 10, 2025
Tony Award winner Nicole Scherzinger, Gwen Stefani, and more are among the star-studded lineup set to perform in the Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade special airing on Thursday, December 25.
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 10, 2025
Tony Award winner Nicole Scherzinger, Gwen Stefani, and more are among the star-studded lineup set to perform in the Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade special airing on Thursday, December 25.
Broadway Streaming Guide: Holidays 2025 - Where to Watch A VERY JONES CHRISTMAS MOVE & More
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 29, 2025
From the new Jonas Brothers Christmas special to musical classics like White Christmas, take a look here to find out which holiday streaming titles will bring a Broadway fan some extra joy this year.
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 29, 2025
From the new Jonas Brothers Christmas special to musical classics like White Christmas, take a look here to find out which holiday streaming titles will bring a Broadway fan some extra joy this year.
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.
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.
Derek Hough To Bring SYMPHONY OF DANCE: ENCORE To Mayo Performing Arts Center In July 2026
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 12, 2025
Join Derek Hough at Mayo Performing Arts Center on July 21-22, 2026, for his exciting tour, Symphony of Dance: Encore, featuring diverse dance styles.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 12, 2025
Join Derek Hough at Mayo Performing Arts Center on July 21-22, 2026, for his exciting tour, Symphony of Dance: Encore, featuring diverse dance styles.
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.
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.
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.
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.
SHERRI SHEPHERD: MAKE IT MAKE SENSE TOUR is Coming to Patchogue Theatre
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!
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!
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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