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BIO

Lee Sunday Evans is a two-time Obie Award-winning Director + Choreographer and the Artistic Director of Waterwell.


With Waterwell, she directed The Courtroom, a reenactment of one woman’s deportation proceedings performed entirely from court transcripts arranged by Arian Moayed – this piece was named on The New York Times’ Best Theater of 2019 List. She also led the creation of The Flores Exhibits, a series of videos in which artists, advocates, lawyers and immigrants read testimony of children held in detention facilities at the U.S./Mexico Border. Her work has been seen at BAM, The Public Theater, Lincoln Center, Playwrights Horizons, Steppenwolf, The Atlantic, WP Theater, The Play Company, Juilliard, Baryshnikov Arts Center, Watermill, Sundance Theater Lab, Clubbed Thumb and New Georges among others.

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Productions

 
[Off-Broadway, 2025]
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[Off-Broadway, 2024]
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[Off-Broadway, 2020]
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[Off-Broadway, 2020]
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[Off-Broadway, 2019]
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[Off-Broadway, 2019]
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[Off-Broadway, 2019]
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[Off-Broadway, 2018]
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[Off-Broadway, 2018]
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[Off-Broadway, 2017]
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[Off-Broadway, 2017]
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[Off-Broadway, 2016]
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Awards and Nominations

Drama League Awards - 2026 - OUTSTANDING DIRECTION OF A MUSICAL

Lee Sunday Evans, Oratorio for Living Things

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2026 - Outstanding Direction of a Musical

Lee Sunday Evans, Oratorio for Living Things

Drama League Awards - 2022 - Outstanding Direction of a Musical

Lee Sunday Evans, Oratorio For Living Things


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Obie Awards - 2019 - Special Citations

Lee Sunday Evans, Dance Nation


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Obie Awards - 2015 - Special Citations

Lee Sunday Evans A Beautiful Day in November on the Banks of the Greatest of the Great Lakes

News

BAM (Brooklyn Academy of Music) Unveils Fall 2026 Season and Next Wave
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 11, 2026

BAM (Brooklyn Academy of Music) has revealed its its Fall 2026 season and Next Wave, an slate of dance, theater, music, film, and family events. Next Wave 2026 lays the groundwork for the 50th anniversary of DanceAfrica
2026 Drama League Awards Winners- Joshua Henry, MEXODUS, LIBERATION Win Big
by Nicole Rosky - May 15, 2026

The best of Broadway and off-Broadway were on hand at the Ziegfeld Ballroom to celebrate 92nd Annual Drama League Awards, hosted by Emmy Award winner Frank DiLella. Check out a full list of winners here.
2026 Outer Critics Circle Awards Winners- RAGTIME and SCHMIGADOON! Lead the Pack
by Nicole Rosky - May 11, 2026

The Outer Critics Circle (OCC), the official organization of writers on New York theatre for out-of-town, national, and digital news publications, has just announced the winners of the 2026 Outer Critics Circle Awards. We have the full list.
Which of THE LOST BOYS Trio Is Watching SportsCenter Backstage, and Who Has the ‘Weakest Bladder’
by Stephi Wild - May 13, 2026

In this edition of Words From The Wings, we caught up with the vampires of The Lost Boys on Broadway, Sean Grandillo, Brian Flores, and Dean Maupin. They shared some of their favorite backstage moments, must-haves, and more!
2026 Outer Critics Circle Awards Nominations- The Full List
by Stephi Wild - Apr 21, 2026

Isa Briones and Sepideh Moafi hosted the live announcement of the 2026 Outer Critics Circle Award Nominations. Check out the full list of nominations here!
2026 Drama League Awards Nominations- The Full List
by Stephi Wild - Apr 20, 2026

The Drama League has announced the 2026 Drama League Awards Nominees, which include Chess, Heathers, Ragtime, The Rocky Horror Show, Cats: The Jellicle Ball, Titanique, Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York), and more. Check out the full list here!
Review: A GOOD DAY TO ME NOT TO YOU at Arena Stage
by David Friscic - Apr 17, 2026

Sixteen characters are portrayed by the character of the narrator ----Constance Zaytoun---who carries the one-person play entitled A Good Day To Me Not To You now playing at the Arena Stage. The intimacy of the Arlene and Robert Kogod Cradle is perfectly geared towards the inward psychological thrust of this challenging play.
Simu Liu, Micaela Diamond, and More Set For STORIES FROM THE CITY OF IMMIGRANTS
by Stephi Wild - Apr 8, 2026

Symphony Space and Waterwell will present STORIES FROM THE CITY OF IMMIGRANTS on April 20, featuring Simu Liu, Micaela Diamond, Tramell Tillman, and Sepideh Moafi performing monologues drawn from 125 years of oral histories.
HAMNET & More Lead Washington, DC's Spring 2026 Top Theatre Shows
by Team BWW - Apr 2, 2026

Washington, DC is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month.Check out our top Washington, DC picks for Spring 2026!
Meet the Cast of THE LOST BOYS, Now Playing on Broadway!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 27, 2026

Performances are now underway for the Broadway premiere of the new musical THE LOST BOYS. The production will open on Sunday, April 26, 2026 at The Palace Theatre. Meet the cast of THE LOST BOYS here!
Lameece Issaq's A GOOD DAY TO ME NOT TO YOU is Coming to Arena Stage
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 10, 2026

Arena Stage has revealed the cast and creative team for A Good Day to Me Not to You. The production is written by Drama Desk Award-winning actor Lameece Issaq.
NYC Mayor Mamdani Joins UNDER THE RADAR Theater Festival to Promote Free Ticket Giveaway
by Gillian Blum - Jan 10, 2026

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani helped promote Under the Radar Theater Festival's 'Under the Radar for All' effort, giving away 1,500 free tickets to participating shows at theaters across the city.
Manhattan School Of Music Musical Theatre Lab Series To Develop New Musicals By Grace McLean and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 16, 2025

The Musical Theatre Lab Series at Manhattan School of Music will house developmental workshops and readings of four new musicals in its 2025-26 season, featuring the work of Jonathan Larson grantees, a two-time Obie Award-winner, and more.
Review Roundup: ORATORIO FOR LIVING THINGS Opens at Signature Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 17, 2025

Signature Theatre is presenting Oratorio For Living Things, written by Heather Christian and directed by Lee Sunday Evans. See what the critics are saying about the production here.
UNDER THE RADAR Unveils Full 2026 Festival Programming
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 15, 2025

Under the Radar has unveiled the full lineup of over 30 productions for the festival’s 21st edition. See the full programming lineup here and see how to purchase tickets!
'Made in NY' Fund for New Theatrical Works Launched by NYC Mayor's Office
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 30, 2025

The NYC Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment and New Georges have created the “Made in NY” Fund for New Theatrical Works. Learn more about the events here.
NYC Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment and New Georges Launch Fund for New Theatrical Works
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 30, 2025

The NYC Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment (MOME) and New Georges just announced the creation of the “Made in NY” Fund for New Theatrical Works, which will enable artists to fully develop and place new theatrical works in venues across New York City.
Cast Set For Signature Theatre's ORATORIO FOR LIVING THINGS
by Stephi Wild - Aug 6, 2025

Signature Theatre will present Oratorio For Living Things, written by Heather Christian and directed by Lee Sunday Evans. Learn more about the cast for the production here!
BroadwayWorld Classifieds 7/31/2025; Jobs In Communications, Development, and More
by - Jul 31, 2025

This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 7/31/2025 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.
BroadwayWorld Classifieds 7/24/2025; Jobs In Administration, HR, and More
by - Jul 24, 2025

This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 7/24/2025 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Lee Sunday Evans been nominated for?

OUTSTANDING DIRECTION OF A MUSICAL (Drama League Awards) for Oratorio for Living Things, Outstanding Direction of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Oratorio for Living Things, Outstanding Direction of a Musical (Drama League Awards) for Oratorio For Living Things, Special Citations (Obie Awards) for Dance Nation and Special Citations (Obie Awards) for A Beautiful Day in November on the Banks of the Greatest of the Great Lakes.

What awards has Lee Sunday Evans won?

Lee Sunday Evans has won Special Citations at the Obie Awards for *Dance Nation* and *A Beautiful Day in November on the Banks of the Greatest of the Great Lakes*.

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