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Jesse Robb

Birth Place: Vancouver

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BIO

Jesse Robb is a NYC based choreographer known for his work on stage and television. He has worked on Broadway, for Cirque Du Soleil, at The Stratford Festival of Canada, The 5th Avenue Theater in Seattle, Theatre Calgary, and Ogunquit Playhouse amongst others. His work on television include shows on Amazon Prime and TBS. He is represented by WME in New York City and the Talent House in Toronto. @JesseRobbChoreography
www.JesseRobb.com

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Productions

 
[US Tour, 2025]
Co-Choreographer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2025]
Movement
 
[Broadway, 2024]
Co-Choreographer

Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2024 - Outstanding Choreography

Jesse Robb, Water for Elephants

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2024 - Outstanding Choreography (Broadway or Off-Broadway)

Jesse Robb, Water for Elephants

Tony Awards - 2024 - Best Choreography

Jesse Robb, Water for Elephants

News


Review: WATER FOR ELEPHANTS National Tour at Durham Performing Arts Center
by Jeffrey Kare - Dec 17, 2025

Based on Sara Gruen’s 2006 novel of the same name. Water for Elephants follows Jacob Jankowski, a Polish-American college student who during the Great Depression, loses both of his parents in a car accident. As a result, he jumps on a moving train unsure of where the road will take him. Yet, he finds a new home with the remarkable crew of a traveling circus, and a life, and love, beyond his wildest dreams.
Review: WATER FOR ELEPHANTS at The National Theatre
by Rachael F. Goldberg - Dec 12, 2025

The biggest issues with the musical adaptation of 'Water for Elephants' is that it doesn’t seem to know what it’s trying to be, and the choreographic and performance talent in this tour would be better served by stronger material.
Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld St. Louis Awards; Stray Dog Theatre Leads Favorite Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Dec 8, 2025

The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld St. Louis 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!
Tickets to LES MISERABLES National Tour in Chicago on Sale Now
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 8, 2025

Tickets for the return of Cameron Mackintosh's production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg's Tony Award-winning musical phenomenon, LES MISÉRABLES, are on sale.
Tickets Now on Sale for WATER FOR ELEPHANTS at Shea's Buffalo Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 5, 2025

Tickets are now on sale to the North American tour of the musical based on the bestselling novel, Water for Elephants, coming to Shea's Buffalo Theatre for eight performances.
Review: WATER FOR ELEPHANTS at Providence Performing Arts Center
by Christopher Verleger - Dec 3, 2025

Providence Performing Arts Center presents “Water for Elephants,” a moving, spectacular musical based on Sara Gruen’s bestselling historical romance novel and the 2011 movie adaptation starring Reese Witherspoon. With music and lyrics by Pig Pen Theatre Co. and book by Rick Elice, “Water for Elephants” debuted on Broadway in 2024 and was nominated for seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical.
First Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld St. Louis Awards; ALICE BY HEART Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 1, 2025

The first standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld St. Louis 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!
WATER FOR ELEPHANTS Kicks Off the 25-26 Broadway in Wichita Series
by Stephi Wild - Nov 21, 2025

Casting has been announced for the North American Tour of the hit Broadway musical, WATER FOR ELEPHANTS. Based on the critically acclaimed bestselling novel, this engagement will kick off the 25–26 Broadway in Wichita Series.
WATER FOR ELEPHANTS National Tour To Play The Bushnell In June 2026
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 18, 2025

The North American tour of WATER FOR ELEPHANTS will play The Bushnell in Hartford from June 2–7, 2026. The production, based on Sara Gruen’s bestselling novel, features a book by Rick Elice and music and lyrics by PigPen Theatre Co.
WATER FOR ELEPHANTS National Tour Comes To Playhouse Square March 2026
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 12, 2025

The North American tour of WATER FOR ELEPHANTS has announced full casting ahead of its 2026 engagement at Playhouse Square. The musical, based on Sara Gruen’s bestselling novel, features a book by Rick Elice and music and lyrics by PigPen Theatre Co.
WATER FOR ELEPHANTS Comes To Columbus June, 2026
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 10, 2025

The North American tour of the critically acclaimed bestselling novel WATER FOR ELEPHANTS, hailed as a Critic's Pick by The New York Times, is coming to the Ohio Theatre June 9-14, 2025.
Photos: ROB LAKE MAGIC Celebrates Opening Night on Broadway
by Bruce Glikas - Nov 8, 2025

Rob Lake MAGIC with Special Guests The Muppets celebrated its Gala performance at the Broadhurst Theatre in New York City. The 12-week limited holiday engagement will run through Sunday, January 18, 2026. Check out photos from inside the big night here.
Tickets For LES MISERABLES in Edmonton Go on Sale This Month
by Stephi Wild - Oct 15, 2025

Tickets for the return of Cameron Mackintosh’s acclaimed production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg’s Tony Award-winning musical phenomenon LES MISÉRABLES, will go on sale October 20, 2025, at 10 a.m.
Tickets For LES MISERABLES in Calgary Go On Sale This Month
by Stephi Wild - Oct 15, 2025

Get your LES MISERABLES Calgary tickets starting October 20, 2025, for this iconic musical's return to the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium!
Tickets to WATER FOR ELEPHANTS at the Hobby Center for the Performing Arts to go on Sale This Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 14, 2025

Broadway at the Hobby Center tickets for the North American tour of the critically acclaimed bestselling novel WATER FOR ELEPHANTS, will go on sale Friday, October 17 at 10AM. Learn more!
Tickets to WATER FOR ELEPHANTS Now on Sale at Proctors
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 10, 2025

The North American tour of WATER FOR ELEPHANTS is coming to Proctors as part of the Broadway Series. Learn more about the tour and see how to purchase tickets here!
WATER FOR ELEPHANTS Comes to Lubbock’s Buddy Holly Hall in January 2026
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 7, 2025

Water for Elephants opens the 2025–2026 Broadway at the Buddy Holly Hall Series in Lubbock, TX, January 16–18, 2026. Tickets go on sale Friday, October 10 at 10 a.m..
LES MISERABLES Comes to the Fabulous Fox Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Oct 7, 2025

Cameron Mackintosh's tour of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg's Tony Award-winning musical phenomenon, LES MISÉRABLES, will include a stop in St. Louis at The Fabulous Fox.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Jesse Robb been nominated for?

Outstanding Choreography (Drama Desk Awards) for Water for Elephants, Outstanding Choreography (Broadway or Off-Broadway) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Water for Elephants and Best Choreography (Tony Awards) for Water for Elephants.

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