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BIO

Broadway: Newsies, Bonnie & Clyde, Grey Gardens, Deaf West's Big River (2004 Tony Honor, Excellence in Theatre), Brooklyn, Bells Are Ringing (2001 Revival), Annie Get Your Gun (1999 Tony Award, Best Revival), Grease (1994 Tony nomination, Best Choreography), Tommy Tune Tonite!, The Will Rogers Follies.


West End/International: Disney's High School Musical 1 & 2: On Stage!.
Regional/National tour: Jekyll & Hyde, Upcoming National Tour; Disney's Newsies, Paper Mill Playhouse; Jane Austen's Emma: A Musical Romantic Comedy (2011 Craig Noel Award, Outstanding Resident Musical), The Old Globe; Bonnie & Clyde (2009 San Diego Critics Circle Award, Outstanding New Musical and Outstanding Director of a Musical), Asolo Rep Theatre and La Jolla Playhouse; Dolly Parton's 9 to 5: The Musical, 1st National Tour; Deaf West's Pippin, Mark Taper Forum; Disney's High School Musical: On Tour!, Disney Theatrical; The Civil War and Shenandoah, Ford's Theatre. Ford's Theatre Associate Artist.

Photos

STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
1983
Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1983
Captain Billy Buck Chandler [Replacement]

Captain Billy Buck Chandler (Standby) [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1982
Daniel

Productions

 
[Off-Broadway, 2022]
Director
 
[West End, 2019]
Director
 
[Regional (US), 2018]
Director
Choreographer
 
[Regional (US), 2017]
Director
 
[US Tour, 2014]
Director
 
[Broadway, 2013]
Choreographer
Director
 
[West End, 2012]
Director
 
[US Tour, 2012]
Choreographer
Director
 
[Broadway, 2012]
Director
 
[Broadway, 2011]
Director
 
[Regional (US), 2011]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2011]
Director
 
[US Tour, 2010]
Choreographer
Director
 
[New York, 2009]
Director
 
[West End, 2008]
Director
 
[West End, 2008]
Choreographer
 
[US Tour, 2008]
Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 2006]
Choreographer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2006]
Choreographer
Choreographer
 
[US Tour, 2006]
Producer
Director/Choreographer
 
[New York, 2005]
Choreographer
 
[New York, 2005]
Director/Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 2004]
Director
Producer
 
[US Tour, 2004]
Director/Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 2003]
Choreographer
Choreographic Consultant
 
[Broadway, 2003]
Director
Choreographer
 
[Regional (US), 2003]
Director/Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 2001]
Choreographer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2000]
Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 1999]
Choreographer
 
[Off-Broadway, 1998]
Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 1994]
Director
Choreographer
Director/Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 1994]
Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 1992]
Director
 
[Broadway, 1991]
Associate Choreographer
 
[Off-Broadway, 1987]
Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 1985]
Choreographer
Director

Movies

The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas
[ 1982 ] Aggie
Weekend Warriors
[ 1986 ] choreographer
Happy Together
[ 1989 ] choreographer
Downtown
[ 1990 ] choreographer

Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2023 - Outstanding Direction of a Musical

Jeff Calhoun, Between the Lines


winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2012 - Best Direction of a Musical

Jeff Calhoun, Newsies

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Director of a Musical

Jeff Calhoun, Newsies

Tony Awards - 2012 - Best Direction of a Musical

Jeff Calhoun, Newsies the Musical

Helen Hayes Awards - 2010 - Outstanding Director, Resident Musical

Jeff CalhounThe Civil War

Helen Hayes Awards - 2006 - Outstanding Director, Resident Musical

Jeff CalhounBig River:The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2004 - Outstanding Director - Musical

Jeff Calhoun, Big River

Drama Desk Awards - 1994 - Outstanding Choreography

Jeff Calhoun, Grease

Tony Awards - 1994 - Best Choreography

Jeff Calhoun , Grease

Videos

News


Photos: In Rehearsal for THE BOY WHO LOVED BATMAN At Straz Center

Rehearsals for the world premiere of The Boy Who Loved Batman began last week in New York City. See photos from inside the rehearsal room!
Interview: Michael Uslan of THE BOY WHO LOVED BATMAN at Straz Center

Michael Uslan's memoir, The Boy Who Loved Batman, captures this journey from a comic book-obsessed boy to the producer who brought a darker, grittier version of Batman to the big screen. Adapted for the stage, The Boy Who Loves Batman makes its world debut at the Straz Center for the Performing Arts from October 1 to November 10.
BETWEEN THE LINES Will Stream on BroadwayHD This Month

BroadwayHD will present the world streaming premiere of the Off-Broadway musical, Between the Lines this month. Learn more about the show and see how to watch.
Dan Fogler to Star in World Premiere of THE BOY WHO LOVED BATMAN at Tampa's Straz Center

The Straz Center has unveiled a cast and creative team for its world premiere of The Boy Who Loved Batman in the intimate Jaeb Theater. Find out who is starring and how to get tickets.
AMERICAN IDIOT With CTG & More Set for Deaf West Theatre 2024-25 Season

Deaf West Theatre has revealed its 2024-25 programming. Learn more about the season and see how to purchase tickets.
Photos: Deborah Silver Plays City Winery

One thing is for sure: when Deborah Silver appears live, that special kind of energetic excitement, elusive on her award-winning recordings, videos, and social media platforms, becomes unleashed in the venue that the “glitter & grits” vocalist performs in. And so it was last night at The City Winery in New York City. Check out photos from the event here!
NEWSIES Wins BroadwayWorld's Ultimate Best Musical Loser Summer Bracket

The votes have been tallied and the BroadwayWorld raders have spoken and selected NEWSIES as the Ultimate Best Musical Loser. After weeks of deliberation, the final round came down to two Disney musicals - Beauty and the Beast and Newsies. Newsies won by an overwhelming margin, taking 83% of the vote.
West Bay Community Theater Presents GREASE- IN CONCERT This August

West Bay Community Theater will present GREASE-IN CONCERT on August 17, 2024.
BONNIE AND CLYDE THE MUSICAL: FILMED LIVE West Coast Premiere Screening Date Revealed

Catch the West Coast premiere screening of BONNIE AND CLYDE THE MUSICAL: FILMED LIVE, featuring Jeremy Jordan and Frances Mayli McCann, on Sunday, July 21 at 3:00pm at La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts.
Birdland to Present Tribute to Maurice Hines Featuring Ann Hampton Callaway & More

BIRDLAND JAZZ CLUB will present “A Celebration of Maurice Hines – Tappin’ Thru Life”. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Photos: Clint Holmes Returns to Birdland

Birdland presented singer Clint Holmes in a return to the historic stage on Monday, June 24. Check out photos here!
Linedy Genao, Jeff Calhoun, Eddie Noel Rodríguez & More To Lead 3rd Season Of Barn On Fire Residency

Jeff Calhoun, Linedy Genao, and Eddie Noel Rodríguez headline the 3rd season of Barn on Fire Residency. Learn more about the residency and see how to purchase tickets to events.
Video: 'Nina Mae' from Goodspeed's A COMPLICATED WOMAN

Watch L Morgan Lee & the cast of A Complicated Woman perform 'Nina Mae' from A Complicated Woman: A New Musical at The Terris Theatre.
Video: 'Why Can't We Be Both?' from Goodspeed's A COMPLICATED WOMAN

Get a first look at 'Why Can't We Be Both?' from the new musical A Complicated Woman at Goodspeed's The Terris Theatre. A Complicated Woman is about embracing your true identity and features a gender-diverse cast. 
MISTER LINCOLN, SISTER ACT & More Set for Ford's Theatre Society 2024-2025 Season

Ford’s Theatre Society reveals its 2024-2025 season lineup, featuring a diverse range of productions and events. Discover the upcoming shows and special performances at this historic Washington, D.C. venue.
Video: Get A First Look At Goodspeed's A COMPLICATED WOMAN

Watch highlights from the new musical A Complicated Woman at Goodspeed's The Terris Theatre. A Complicated Woman is about embracing your true identity and features a gender-diverse cast. 
Video: Jeff Calhoun Opens Up About His Most Personal Project- A COMPLICATED WOMAN

John Kenley was a theatre impresario who brought Hollywood stars like Gene Kelly and Ann Miller to Ohio’s summer stock stages. But when summer ended, he wintered in Florida where John disappeared… and Jean came to life. A Complicated Woman is a new musical that features a Golden Age score and a gender-diverse cast. Watch as Jeff Calhoun chats more about the exciting new project in this video!
Photos: First Look at Lee, Monahan, Blackhurst, and More in A COMPLICATED WOMAN at Goodspeed

A Complicated Woman, a new musical about embracing your true identity that features a gender-diverse cast. A Complicated Woman is currently being presented at Goodspeed’s Terris Theatre from May 10 – June 2 in Chester, Conn. Check out production photos here!
Video: Creative Team of A COMPLICATED WOMAN on Bringing the Show To Goodspeed

Watch as Ianne Fields Stewart (Book), Jonathan Brielle (Music & Lyrics) and Jeff Calhoun (Director/Choreographer) discuss the making of the new musical A Complicated Woman at Goodspeed Musicals. Check out the video!
Video: Watch 'I Chose Love' in Rehearsals For Goodspeed's A COMPLICATED WOMAN

Watch Christian Brailsford and L Morgan Lee rehearse 'I Chose Love' from A Complicated Woman at Goodspeed Musicals. Goodspeed Musicals is set to present A Complicated Woman, a new musical about embracing your true identity that features a gender-diverse cast. 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Jeff Calhoun been in?

Jeff Calhoun has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

How many West End shows has Jeff Calhoun been in?

Jeff Calhoun has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Jeff Calhoun been nominated for?

Jeff Calhoun has received several nominations for his work in theater. He was nominated for Outstanding Direction of a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for Between the Lines. He also received nominations for Best Direction of a Musical at the BroadwayWorld Awards and Outstanding Director of a Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Newsies. Additionally, he was nominated for Best Direction of a Musical at the Tony Awards for Newsies the Musical. Calhoun earned two nominations for Outstanding Director, Resident Musical at the Helen Hayes Awards for The Civil War and Big River: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. He was also nominated for Outstanding Director - Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for Big River, as well as Outstanding Choreography at the Drama Desk Awards and Best Choreography at the Tony Awards for Grease.

What awards has Jeff Calhoun won?

Jeff Calhoun has won the Best Direction of a Musical at the BroadwayWorld Awards for Newsies and the Outstanding Director - Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for Big River.

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