Jesse Robb
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.
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
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
Videos
Video: A BEAT OF OUR OWN Rehearsal Room Visited With Director Stafford Arima
by Rachel Stone - 2026-09-17 19:42:24
Video: A BEAT OF OUR OWN Dance Featurette Released by McCarter Theatre
by Rachel Stone - 2026-08-28 14:31:07
Video: Watch the Acro Call for WATER FOR ELEPHANTS in Toronto
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2026-07-16 12:23:29
COME FROM AWAY Trailer Released Ahead of Theatre Calgary Season Finale
by Robert Diamond - 2026-06-07 11:53:03
Video: Heidi Blickenstaff, John Bolton and More in COME FROM AWAY at The Muny
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2025-06-28 09:18:36
Video: Heidi Blickenstaff Sings 'Me And The Sky' in Rehearsals for COME FROM AWAY at The Muny
by Joshua Wright - 2025-06-23 14:47:42
Video: Go Behind the Scenes at the Designer Run of LES MISERABLES at The Muny
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-06-15 16:02:57
Video: John Riddle Sings 'Bring Him Home' in Rehearsal For LES MISERABLES at The Muny
by Joshua Wright - 2024-06-05 16:55:17
Video: Ben Joins the Circus with Choreo from WATER FOR ELEPHANTS
by Joey Mervis - 2024-05-30 12:07:46
Video: Songwriting Team For Broadway's WATER FOR ELEPHANTS Performs 'Anywhere'
by Stephi Wild - 2023-10-27 10:04:30
News
Interview: Sohm Kapila in A BEAT OF OUR OWN at McCarter Theatre
by Marina Kennedy - Oct 9, 2026
We had the opportunity to interview Sohm Kapila, who plays the pivotal role of Rekha in 'A Beat of Our Own.'
by Marina Kennedy - Oct 9, 2026
We had the opportunity to interview Sohm Kapila, who plays the pivotal role of Rekha in 'A Beat of Our Own.'
HAMLET, MARY POPPINS, and More Set For Stratford Festival's 75th Season
by Stephi Wild - Sep 23, 2026
The Stratford Festival announced its 75th-season lineup under Artistic Director Jonathan Church, featuring 13 productions including Shakespeare, major musicals, Canadian premieres, and new works.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 23, 2026
The Stratford Festival announced its 75th-season lineup under Artistic Director Jonathan Church, featuring 13 productions including Shakespeare, major musicals, Canadian premieres, and new works.
Video: A BEAT OF OUR OWN Rehearsal Room Visited With Director Stafford Arima
by Rachel Stone - Sep 17, 2026
McCarter Theatre Center offered a rehearsal room look at A Beat of Our Own, its new musical comedy about competitive college dance teams, featuring director Stafford Arima.
by Rachel Stone - Sep 17, 2026
McCarter Theatre Center offered a rehearsal room look at A Beat of Our Own, its new musical comedy about competitive college dance teams, featuring director Stafford Arima.
WATER FOR ELEPHANTS to Come to Seattle in October
by Stephi Wild - Sep 17, 2026
The North American tour of the Tony-nominated musical WATER FOR ELEPHANTS will perform at the Paramount Theatre in Seattle from October 6–11. Based on Sara Gruen's bestselling novel, the production features a book by Rick Elice and music by PigPen Theatre Co.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 17, 2026
The North American tour of the Tony-nominated musical WATER FOR ELEPHANTS will perform at the Paramount Theatre in Seattle from October 6–11. Based on Sara Gruen's bestselling novel, the production features a book by Rick Elice and music by PigPen Theatre Co.
Review: WATER FOR ELEPHANTS at Hollywood Pantages
by Evan Henerson - Sep 14, 2026
WATER FOR ELEPHANTS bears the imprint of its original director, the uber-talented Jessica Stone, and a team of collaborators who span a whole mess of creative genres. Along with their marvelous ensemble, they take us away.
by Evan Henerson - Sep 14, 2026
WATER FOR ELEPHANTS bears the imprint of its original director, the uber-talented Jessica Stone, and a team of collaborators who span a whole mess of creative genres. Along with their marvelous ensemble, they take us away.
WATER FOR ELEPHANTS National Tour is Coming to Portland
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 9, 2026
The new musical based on the critically acclaimed bestselling novel WATER FOR ELEPHANTS, will play Broadway in Portland's Keller Auditorium this September and October.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 9, 2026
The new musical based on the critically acclaimed bestselling novel WATER FOR ELEPHANTS, will play Broadway in Portland's Keller Auditorium this September and October.
Video: A BEAT OF OUR OWN Dance Featurette Released by McCarter Theatre
by Rachel Stone - Aug 28, 2026
McCarter Theatre Center has shared a new video highlighting the bhangra dance elements of A Beat of Our Own, its new musical comedy about competitive college dance teams.
by Rachel Stone - Aug 28, 2026
McCarter Theatre Center has shared a new video highlighting the bhangra dance elements of A Beat of Our Own, its new musical comedy about competitive college dance teams.
Review: WATER FOR ELEPHANTS is a Ride at the Eccles Theater
by Tyler Hinton - Aug 26, 2026
The national tour of WATER FOR ELEPHANTS, currently playing at the Eccles Theater in Salt Lake City, is an awe-inducing ride.
by Tyler Hinton - Aug 26, 2026
The national tour of WATER FOR ELEPHANTS, currently playing at the Eccles Theater in Salt Lake City, is an awe-inducing ride.
Review: WATER FOR ELEPHANTS Brings Romance, Puppetry and Circus Magic to Broadway San Diego
by Lucía Serrano - Aug 21, 2026
From acrobats and funny clowns (not the scary kind, don't worry) to big Broadway numbers, puppetry, and an intimate love story, Water for Elephants has a little something for everyone.
by Lucía Serrano - Aug 21, 2026
From acrobats and funny clowns (not the scary kind, don't worry) to big Broadway numbers, puppetry, and an intimate love story, Water for Elephants has a little something for everyone.
Full Cast and Creative Team Set for A BEAT OF OUR OWN at McCarter Theatre Center
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 18, 2026
McCarter Theatre Center has revealed the full cast and creative team for A BEAT OF OUR OWN, a new musical comedy featuring a book by Rehana Lew Mirza and Mike Lew and music and lyrics by Sam Willmott.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 18, 2026
McCarter Theatre Center has revealed the full cast and creative team for A BEAT OF OUR OWN, a new musical comedy featuring a book by Rehana Lew Mirza and Mike Lew and music and lyrics by Sam Willmott.
Ganadores de los PREMIOS DEL PÚBLICO BROADWAYWORLD SPAIN 2026
by Adela González Pérez - Aug 5, 2026
LOS MISERABLES y GODSPELL triunfan en el palmarés de los Premios BroadwayWorld Spain 2026
by Adela González Pérez - Aug 5, 2026
LOS MISERABLES y GODSPELL triunfan en el palmarés de los Premios BroadwayWorld Spain 2026
Recta final en los Premios BroadwayWorld Spain 2026
by Adela González Pérez - Jul 23, 2026
Última semana y media para votar a los ganadores: las urnas cerrarán definitivamente el 31 de julio
by Adela González Pérez - Jul 23, 2026
Última semana y media para votar a los ganadores: las urnas cerrarán definitivamente el 31 de julio
Video: Watch the Acro Call for WATER FOR ELEPHANTS in Toronto
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 16, 2026
Choreographers Jesse Robb and Paige Parkhill take us inside the world of choreography for Water For Elephants. Jesse' experience running away to join the circus when he was a boy has put him in a unique position to choreograph this show. Watch now!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 16, 2026
Choreographers Jesse Robb and Paige Parkhill take us inside the world of choreography for Water For Elephants. Jesse' experience running away to join the circus when he was a boy has put him in a unique position to choreograph this show. Watch now!
Tickets for WATER FOR ELEPHANTS in Seattle to go on Sale This Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 13, 2026
Tickets for the North American tour of Water for Elephants in Seattle will go on sale this week. Water for Elephants is based on the critically acclaimed and New York Times Bestselling novel by Sara Gruen.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 13, 2026
Tickets for the North American tour of Water for Elephants in Seattle will go on sale this week. Water for Elephants is based on the critically acclaimed and New York Times Bestselling novel by Sara Gruen.
¡Ya hay nominados oficiales! Arranca la segunda ronda de los Premios BroadwayWorld Spain 2026
by Adela González Pérez - Jul 7, 2026
Los contadores se ponen a cero: LOS MISERABLES (16) y WICKED (14) lideran una espectacular lista de finalistas donde el público tiene la última palabra
by Adela González Pérez - Jul 7, 2026
Los contadores se ponen a cero: LOS MISERABLES (16) y WICKED (14) lideran una espectacular lista de finalistas donde el público tiene la última palabra
Interview: Jesse Robb & Shana Carroll of WATER FOR ELEPHANTS at CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre
by Elizabeth Armstrong - Jul 5, 2026
Canadian-born Jesse Robb and American-born Shana Carroll, who now resides in Montréal, serve as co-choreographers on the Tony Award-nominated musical Water for Elephants, presented at Toronto’s CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre from July 7-19.
by Elizabeth Armstrong - Jul 5, 2026
Canadian-born Jesse Robb and American-born Shana Carroll, who now resides in Montréal, serve as co-choreographers on the Tony Award-nominated musical Water for Elephants, presented at Toronto’s CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre from July 7-19.
Review: WATER FOR ELEPHANTS Tour at Broadway In Chicago
by Rachel Weinberg - Jun 25, 2026
The Water for Elephants tour transports audiences to the circus — and has some dazzling aerial tricks up its sleeve. Based on the popular 2006 novel by Sara Gruen, Rick Elice’s book and PigPen Theatre Co.’s score comprise a memory musical: The elderly Mr. Jankowski (Robert Tully) looks back on his days as a member of a traveling circus back in 1931.
by Rachel Weinberg - Jun 25, 2026
The Water for Elephants tour transports audiences to the circus — and has some dazzling aerial tricks up its sleeve. Based on the popular 2006 novel by Sara Gruen, Rick Elice’s book and PigPen Theatre Co.’s score comprise a memory musical: The elderly Mr. Jankowski (Robert Tully) looks back on his days as a member of a traveling circus back in 1931.
Interview: Paige Parkhill, Associate Choreographer of WATER FOR ELEPHANTS at CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre
by Elizabeth Armstrong - Jun 21, 2026
Paige Parkhill, who hails from Kelowna, B.C., serves as Associate Choreographer on the Tony Award-nominated musical Water For Elephants, coming to Toronto’s CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre next month.
by Elizabeth Armstrong - Jun 21, 2026
Paige Parkhill, who hails from Kelowna, B.C., serves as Associate Choreographer on the Tony Award-nominated musical Water For Elephants, coming to Toronto’s CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre next month.
Review: WATER FOR ELEPHANTS at The Overture Center
by Scott Rawson - Jun 17, 2026
I truly enjoyed Water for Elephants far more than I thought I would. I came to the theater fearing the puppetry of the elephant would over shadow the actors. While it was spectacular, it did not over shadow the actors and for that I am grateful. And in an effort of full disclosure, admittedly, I also really hate the circus. No need to judge, just offering a little vulnerability here. Still, in spite of that I enjoyed the performance a great deal.
by Scott Rawson - Jun 17, 2026
I truly enjoyed Water for Elephants far more than I thought I would. I came to the theater fearing the puppetry of the elephant would over shadow the actors. While it was spectacular, it did not over shadow the actors and for that I am grateful. And in an effort of full disclosure, admittedly, I also really hate the circus. No need to judge, just offering a little vulnerability here. Still, in spite of that I enjoyed the performance a great deal.
COME FROM AWAY Trailer Released Ahead of Theatre Calgary Season Finale
by Robert Diamond - Jun 7, 2026
Theatre Calgary released the official trailer for COME FROM AWAY, closing its season with the Sankoff and Hein musical. Jesse Robb directs a 12-person cast led by Mark Bellamy and Andy Cohen.
by Robert Diamond - Jun 7, 2026
Theatre Calgary released the official trailer for COME FROM AWAY, closing its season with the Sankoff and Hein musical. Jesse Robb directs a 12-person cast led by Mark Bellamy and Andy Cohen.
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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