Justin Peck
ILLINOISE And More Set for Chicago Shakespeare Theater 40th Anniversary Season Lineup (May 15, 2026)
Lincoln Center Breaks Ground on New West Campus Redesign (May 12, 2026)
New York City Ballet Names Beatrice Jona Affron as New Associate Music Director (May 11, 2026)
BIO
Peck was named the Resident Choreographer of New York City Ballet in 2014 and has created over 30 new works for New York City Ballet, Paris Opera Ballet, San Francisco Ballet, L.A. Dance Project, Miami City Ballet, Pacific Northwest Ballet, Dutch National Ballet, and Houston Ballet. In 2014, he was the subject of the documentary film Ballet 422, which followed him for three months as he created New York City Ballet’s 422nd original dance, Paz de la Jolla. In 2015, his ballet Rodeo: Four Dance Episodes received the Bessie Award for Outstanding Production and in 2016 his ballet Everywhere We Go received the Gross Family Prize.
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Awards and Nominations
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Justin Peck, Buena Vista Social Club
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Justin Peck, Illinoise
Justin Peck, Illinoise
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Justin Peck, Illinoise
Justin PeckBuena Vista Social Club
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Justin PeckBuena Vista Social Club
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Justin Peck, Illinoise
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Justin Peck, Carousel
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Justin Peck, Carousel
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Justin Peck, Carousel
Videos
Vienna State Opera Unveils 2026/27 Season, Featuring Six Opera Premieres, Two Ballet Premieres & More
by Joshua Wright - 2026-04-14 10:33:13
Video: Watch Ana Navarro Make Her Broadway Debut in BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-03-10 13:14:21
Video/Photos: BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB Surprises Ana Navarro with Live Performance on THE VIEW
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-01-09 16:12:59
Video: BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB Cast Performs 'Qué Bueno Baila Usted' on THE KELLY CLARKSON SHOW
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-10-03 10:53:11
Video: Lin-Manuel Miranda and Luis Miranda Discuss BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB on TODAY
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-10-02 12:22:17
Videos: Watch Celia Keenan-Bolger, Paul Tazewell & More Accept Their Tony Awards
by Michael Major - 2025-06-13 13:30:02
Video: Justin Peck and Patricia Delgado Respond to Tony Win for Best Choreography
by Joey Mervis - 2025-06-08 20:43:24
Video: BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB Performs NPR Tiny Desk Concert
by Michael Major - 2025-05-27 13:51:22
Video: NYC Ballet's Gilbert Bolden III Discusses Justin Peck's MYSTIC FAMILIAR
by Michael Major - 2025-04-23 12:36:21
Video: BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB Team on the Show's Creative Process
by Stephi Wild - 2025-03-10 08:47:02
Video: The Avett Brothers Perform During SWEPT AWAY Opening Night Curtain Call
by Stephi Wild - 2024-11-20 07:44:29
Video: Peck, Drury, and More Discuss ILLINOISE on CBS SUNDAY MORNING
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-06-02 11:59:53
Video: Trailer For NYC Ballet's 2024 Spring Performance THE FUTURE
by Joshua Wright - 2024-03-18 11:57:18
News
by A.A. Cristi - May 15, 2026
Chicago Shakespeare Theater announced its 40th Anniversary Season, featuring Shakespeare classics in repertory, a bilingual ROMEO Y JULIETA, the return of ILLINOISE, and the world premiere of HEARTBREAKERS.
by Stephi Wild - May 12, 2026
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts broke ground on a major west campus redesign, including The Baron Theater, a 2,000-person venue, and the SNF Gardens at Damrosch Park, set to open in summer 2028.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 11, 2026
New York City Ballet has appointed Beatrice Jona Affron as the company's next Associate Music Director, adding new leadership to its music staff. Affron currently serves as Music Director for the Philadelphia Ballet.
by A.A. Cristi - May 5, 2026
The New School's College of Performing Arts will present its 11th annual SANDBOX PERCUSSION SUMMER SEMINAR, celebrating Steve Reich's 90th birthday year with free public concerts, including a full performance of his landmark work DRUMMING.
by A.A. Cristi - May 5, 2026
The Royal Ballet and Opera will unveil new stage curtains at a landmark Gala performance featuring dancers, operatic soloists, and a rediscovered Kenneth MacMillan pas de deux believed lost since 1984.
by A.A. Cristi - May 4, 2026
The School of American Ballet will recognize Nancy Reynolds and Victoria Simon as its 2026 Alumni of Distinction Award recipients at its Annual Alumni Celebration, also marking the 10th Anniversary of the AACDI.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 29, 2026
The Music Center will present a summer dance season in Downtown L.A. featuring NEW YORK CITY BALLET, BALLETENOW: SUPERSTARS OF PARIS, and free weekly dancing events at Jerry Moss Plaza and Gloria Molina Grand Park.
by Bruce Glikas - Apr 24, 2026
The Rocky Horror Show official is officially open on Broadway at Studio 54! You can now see photos of the film's original star Susan Sarandon, stars like Laverne Cox, and more at the opening night of the show here!
by Stephi Wild - Apr 21, 2026
Following its first sold-out “dance along performance,” the Tony and Grammy-winning Broadway musical BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB will host an encore “dance along” performance, hosted by John Leguizamo.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 17, 2026
Wes Drummond will step down as Executive Producing Artistic Director of Duluth Playhouse. His tenure included navigating the pandemic and expanding accessibility initiatives. A national search for new leadership is underway.
by Joshua Wright - Apr 14, 2026
The Wiener Staatsoper has announced its 2026/27 season, which director Bogdan Roščić will present to the public during a matinee in the main house on Sunday, April 12 at 11:00 AM, broadcast live on ORF III, play.wiener-staatsoper.at, and the company's YouTube channel.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 1, 2026
New York City Ballet’s 2026-27 Season will open on Tuesday, September 22, 2026 and continue for 21 weeks of performances, through Sunday, May 30, 2027 at the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 11, 2026
Broadway San Diego has announced its 49th Season, bringing Broadway's current productions direct from New York City to San Diego. Learn more about the lineup here!
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 10, 2026
The View host Ana Navarro made her Broadway debut in Buena Vista Social Club on March 6 and a new video is now available following Navarro on her Broadway journey, from rehearsals to curtain call. Check it out here.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 10, 2026
92NY will present the world premiere of SUPERBLOOM, a collaborative dance performance by Jodi Melnick and Sara Mearns, on March 27 and 28, 2026. The event will also be available for streaming.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 5, 2026
BalletX, Philadelphia's premier contemporary ballet company, will present the Saratoga Performing Arts Center premiere of The Four Seasons Reimagined in a special one-night, pavilion-only performance.
by Team BWW - Mar 4, 2026
Since she began dancing at just 18 months old, Camille Spence has immersed herself in the craft of movement. Now a graduate of Pace University’s commercial dance program and an accomplished artist, Spence has established herself as a leader in this field. Though few dancers can pursue their passion at the highest level, her ambitions are as boundless as her dedication to the art form.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 4, 2026
The Wheeling Symphony Orchestra (WSO) will combine new masterworks with the old for their upcoming concert Her Voice. Learn more about the upcoming performances here!
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 2, 2026
New York City Ballet has announced that Ryan Tomash has been promoted from Soloist to Principal Dancer. The promotion was made by NYCB Artistic Director Jonathan Stafford and Associate Artistic Director Wendy Whelan following the matinee performance on Saturday, February 28, in which Tomash danced a leading role in Jerome Robbins' Dances at a Gathering.
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 20, 2026
It's Ana Navarro's time to shine! The View host will be making her Broadway debut in Buena Vista Social Club for a one-night-only appearance on March 6.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Justin Peck has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.
Justin Peck has not appeared in the West End
Best Choreography (Tony Awards) for Buena Vista Social Club, Outstanding Choreography (Drama Desk Awards) for Illinoise, Outstanding Book of a Musical (Broadway or Off-Broadway) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Illinoise, Outstanding Choreography (Broadway or Off-Broadway) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Illinoise, Outstanding Choreography (Broadway or Off-Broadway) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Buena Vista Social Club, Outstanding Choreographer (The Lortels) for Buena Vista Social Club, Best Choreography (Tony Awards) for Illinoise, The LaDuca Award for Outstanding Choreography (Drama Desk Awards) for Carousel, Outstanding Choreographer (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Carousel and Best Choreography (Tony Awards) for Carousel.
Justin Peck has won several awards for his choreography, including Best Choreography at the Tony Awards for Buena Vista Social Club and Illinoise. He received Outstanding Choreography from the Drama Desk Awards for Illinoise as well as Outstanding Choreography from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for the same show. Additionally, Peck was honored with the Outstanding Choreographer award from The Lortels for Buena Vista Social Club. He also won the LaDuca Award for Outstanding Choreography at the Drama Desk Awards for Carousel, and received Outstanding Choreographer from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Carousel. Lastly, Peck earned Best Choreography at the Tony Awards for Carousel.
Justin Peck has written 1 shows including Illinoise (Story).
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