Choreographer/Director Lorin Latarro joins Behind the Awards to discuss the creation of the Chess Revival starring Lea Michele, Aaron Tveit and Nicholas Christopher. Listen for the origin story of getting Aaron Tevit’s paints on and her favorite moment of the show which happens right before One Night in Bancock.
Lorin Latarro
Lorin Latarro: Choreographer of Broadway’s upcoming TOMMY, INTO THE WOODS, WAITRESS, MRS. DOUBTFIRE, LES LIASONS DANGEREUSE with Janet McTeer and Live Schreiber, WAITING FOR GODOT with Sir Ian McKellen and Sir Patrick Stuart, MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG for Roundabout, and LA TRAVIATA at The Met Opera.
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BIO
Lorin Latarro: Choreographer of Broadway’s upcoming TOMMY, INTO THE WOODS, WAITRESS, MRS. DOUBTFIRE, LES LIASONS DANGEREUSE with Janet McTeer and Live Schreiber, WAITING FOR GODOT with Sir Ian McKellen and Sir Patrick Stuart, MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG for Roundabout, and LA TRAVIATA at The Met Opera. Lorin recently directed Candace Bushnell’s one woman show, IS THERE STILL SEX IN THE CITY at the Daryl Roth Theatre, which became a NYTimes Critic’s Pick. Additional Directing credits #DATEME at The Westside Theatre, A TASTE OF THINGS TO COME at Chicago’s Nederlander Broadway. Additional Choreography includes Encores OLIVER, CHESS at The Kennedy Center, Lin-Manuel Miranda’s 21 CHUMP STREET at BAM , Public Theater’s TWELFTH NIGHT and THE ODYSSEY (Delacorte Theater), QUEEN OF THE NIGHT which garnered the Drama Desk Award. BFA -The Juilliard School, MA -NYU. She is a Drama Desk, Lortel, and Chita Rivera nominee.
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STAGE CREDITS
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2009
Hot Box Girl, Mimi, Ensemble, Miss Adelaide (Understudy)
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2007
Performer (Swing) [Replacement], Bambi Bernét (Understudy) [Replacement]
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2006
Vicki, Cassie (Understudy), Diana (Understudy), Sheila (Understudy), Judy (Understudy)
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2002
Performer (Swing) [Replacement], Brenda (Understudy) [Replacement]
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1999
Ensemble [Replacement], Lois Lane / Bianca (Understudy) [Replacement]
Productions
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Awards and Nominations
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BroadwayWorld Awards - 2024 - Best Choreography
Lorin Latarro, The Heart of Rock and Roll
Drama Desk Awards - 2024 - Outstanding Choreography
Lorin Latarro, The Heart of Rock and Roll
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2024 - Outstanding Choreography (Broadway or Off-Broadway)
Lorin Latarro, The Who's Tommy
Drama Desk Awards - 2019 - Outstanding Choreography
Lorin Latarro, Twelfth Night
Videos
Exclusive: First Look at Train's BEGIN AGAIN Musical at the Old Globe
by Michael Major - 2026-09-30 15:40:49
Video: BEGIN AGAIN Director Lorin Latarro Talks Musical at The Old Globe Seminar
by Rachel Stone - 2026-09-18 08:30:00
Video: Pat Monahan and More Talk BEGIN AGAIN Pre-Broadway Run in San Diego
by Stephi Wild - 2026-09-17 10:08:27
Video: Go Inside Rehearsals for BEGIN AGAIN Musical at The Old Globe
by A.A. Cristi - 2026-09-01 16:47:35
Exclusive Video: Train's Pat Monahan Says BEGIN AGAIN is a 'Fresh Look at Musical Theatre'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2026-07-21 11:32:08
Video: Watch Sneak Peek of 'Song I Used to Know' From BEGIN AGAIN at the Old Globe
by Stephi Wild - 2026-07-14 09:49:41
Video: Learn the 'One Night In Bangkok' Choreography from CHESS
by Luka Vonier - 2026-05-18 13:12:24
Videos: CHESS Audience Celebrate Tony Nominees With Thunderous Applause
by Michael Major - 2026-05-06 10:26:52
Video: Aaron Tveit Opens Up About Wardrobe Mishap During CHESS Performance
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-04-21 13:35:49
Video: CHESS Stars Reflect on New Cast Recording: 'The Album Really Rocks'
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-04-21 11:57:52
Video: Watch Nicholas Christopher Hold Out a Note For 20 Seconds in CHESS
by Michael Major - 2026-04-17 09:22:02
Exclusive: Watch the Cast of CHESS Perform 'Golden Bangkok' on Broadway
by Michael Major - 2026-04-14 12:45:52
Video: Bryce Pinkham and the Cast of CHESS Perform 'The Arbiter' on KELLY CLARKSON
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-03-27 10:09:30
Video: 'Addio, del passato' from Michael Mayer-Directed LA TRAVIATA at The Metropolitan Opera
by Joshua Wright - 2026-03-25 13:19:26
Video: First Look at Michael Mayer-Directed LA TRAVIATA at The Metropolitan Opera
by Joshua Wright - 2026-03-24 12:19:07
Video: Watch Lea Michele and the Cast of CHESS Perform 'Nobody's Side' on THE LATE SHOW
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-03-18 10:07:26
Video: Aaron Tveit, Lea Michele & Nicholas Christopher Perform From CHESS on TODAY
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-12-15 17:48:37
News
Review: THE WHO'S TOMMY THE MUSICAL at Connor Palace
by Steve Sucato - Oct 21, 2026
Hit songs, exciting choreography, and marvelous performances make this rockin’ revival one worth experiencing.
by Steve Sucato - Oct 21, 2026
Hit songs, exciting choreography, and marvelous performances make this rockin’ revival one worth experiencing.
The Who's TOMMY Tickets Go On Sale at Seattle's Paramount Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 19, 2026
Tickets for The Who's rock opera TOMMY will go on sale for its Seattle engagement at the Paramount Theatre. The Tony-nominated 2023 revival features creative direction from original creators Pete Townshend and Des McAnuff.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 19, 2026
Tickets for The Who's rock opera TOMMY will go on sale for its Seattle engagement at the Paramount Theatre. The Tony-nominated 2023 revival features creative direction from original creators Pete Townshend and Des McAnuff.
WAITRESS Casts Local 5-Year-Old Aliyah Thigpen in Austin Run
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 16, 2026
The 10th anniversary tour of Sara Bareilles' Broadway musical will present WAITRESS at Bass Concert Hall with local child actor Aliyah Thigpen playing the role of Lulu.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 16, 2026
The 10th anniversary tour of Sara Bareilles' Broadway musical will present WAITRESS at Bass Concert Hall with local child actor Aliyah Thigpen playing the role of Lulu.
TOMMY National Tour to Play San Francisco's Golden Gate Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 15, 2026
The Who's rock opera TOMMY will perform six times at ATG San Francisco's Golden Gate Theatre. In 1969, The Who created a rock opera that changed the course of music history. Now, it returns in an all-new production.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 15, 2026
The Who's rock opera TOMMY will perform six times at ATG San Francisco's Golden Gate Theatre. In 1969, The Who created a rock opera that changed the course of music history. Now, it returns in an all-new production.
WAITRESS 10th Anniversary Tour to Open Buddy Holly Hall Series
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 14, 2026
The 10th anniversary tour of WAITRESS, featuring music and lyrics by Sara Bareilles, will open the Broadway at the Buddy Holly Hall Series. The production is the first Broadway musical to feature four women in the four top creative team spots.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 14, 2026
The 10th anniversary tour of WAITRESS, featuring music and lyrics by Sara Bareilles, will open the Broadway at the Buddy Holly Hall Series. The production is the first Broadway musical to feature four women in the four top creative team spots.
Spotlight: WAITRESS at the Lutcher Theater
by BWW Special Offer - Oct 14, 2026
Waitress 10th Anniversary Tour
by BWW Special Offer - Oct 14, 2026
Waitress 10th Anniversary Tour
WAITRESS 10th Anniversary Tour Opens Chicago Run October 13-18
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 13, 2026
The 10th anniversary tour of WAITRESS, featuring music and lyrics by Sara Bareilles, opens at the James M. Nederlander Theatre in Chicago through October 18, with local performer Vera Grey cast as Lulu.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 13, 2026
The 10th anniversary tour of WAITRESS, featuring music and lyrics by Sara Bareilles, opens at the James M. Nederlander Theatre in Chicago through October 18, with local performer Vera Grey cast as Lulu.
Theatre Aspen Names 2026 Solo Flights Grant Recipients
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 13, 2026
Theatre Aspen revealed the winners of its Solo Flights Project Advancement Fund grants, awarding $10,000 each to two one-person shows for future productions.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 13, 2026
Theatre Aspen revealed the winners of its Solo Flights Project Advancement Fund grants, awarding $10,000 each to two one-person shows for future productions.
CHESS Is Now Available at the Theatre on Film and Tape Archive
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 13, 2026
The Tony-nominated 2025 revival of Chess, starring Aaron Tveit, Lea Michele, and Nicholas Christopher, is now available at The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts at the Theatre on Film and Tape Archive (TOFT).
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 13, 2026
The Tony-nominated 2025 revival of Chess, starring Aaron Tveit, Lea Michele, and Nicholas Christopher, is now available at The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts at the Theatre on Film and Tape Archive (TOFT).
Video: 'Fake Flowers' from BEGIN AGAIN at The Old Globe
by Joshua Wright - Oct 8, 2026
The Old Globe shared a clip of the new song 'Fake Flowers' from Begin Again, the world premiere musical now playing on its Donald and Darlene Shiley Stage in San Diego.
by Joshua Wright - Oct 8, 2026
The Old Globe shared a clip of the new song 'Fake Flowers' from Begin Again, the world premiere musical now playing on its Donald and Darlene Shiley Stage in San Diego.
WAITRESS 10th Anniversary Tour to Play San Francisco's Orpheum Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 2, 2026
Waitress, featuring music and lyrics by Sara Bareilles will perform at San Francisco's Orpheum Theatre. The production tells the story of Jenna, a waitress and pie-maker navigating motherhood, friendship, and personal reinvention.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 2, 2026
Waitress, featuring music and lyrics by Sara Bareilles will perform at San Francisco's Orpheum Theatre. The production tells the story of Jenna, a waitress and pie-maker navigating motherhood, friendship, and personal reinvention.
Exclusive: First Look at Train's BEGIN AGAIN Musical at the Old Globe
by Michael Major - Sep 30, 2026
Watch a first look video preview of the pre-Broadway engagement of Begin Again, based on the film written and directed by John Carney, the new musical will feature music and lyrics by Pat Monahan and the band Train.
by Michael Major - Sep 30, 2026
Watch a first look video preview of the pre-Broadway engagement of Begin Again, based on the film written and directed by John Carney, the new musical will feature music and lyrics by Pat Monahan and the band Train.
THE WHO'S TOMMY National Tour to Play San Jose Center for Performing Arts
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 29, 2026
The Who's rock opera TOMMY will run at San Jose's Center for the Performing Arts, in a revival directed by Des McAnuff and featuring Collin Matthew Flanagan as Tommy Walker.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 29, 2026
The Who's rock opera TOMMY will run at San Jose's Center for the Performing Arts, in a revival directed by Des McAnuff and featuring Collin Matthew Flanagan as Tommy Walker.
Photos: First Look at WAITRESS 10th Anniversary Tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 29, 2026
You can now get a first look at new production photos of the Broadway musical Waitress! The tour will continue on to 40+ cities including Austin, Chicago, Denver, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, and Washington, DC.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 29, 2026
You can now get a first look at new production photos of the Broadway musical Waitress! The tour will continue on to 40+ cities including Austin, Chicago, Denver, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, and Washington, DC.
MRS. DOUBTFIRE Tour to Have Houston Run at the Hobby Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 24, 2026
The 2nd North American tour of MRS. DOUBTFIRE is coming to the Hobby Center in Houston. Presented in Houston by Theatre Under The Stars, the production features Craig Allen Smith in the title role of Daniel Hillard/Euphegenia Doubtfire.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 24, 2026
The 2nd North American tour of MRS. DOUBTFIRE is coming to the Hobby Center in Houston. Presented in Houston by Theatre Under The Stars, the production features Craig Allen Smith in the title role of Daniel Hillard/Euphegenia Doubtfire.
Review: BEGIN AGAIN at The Old Globe
by ErinMarie Reiter - Sep 19, 2026
'Begin Again' at the new musical The Old Globe has plenty of heart, terrific performances, and a theatrical imagination that makes making music feel almost tangible.
by ErinMarie Reiter - Sep 19, 2026
'Begin Again' at the new musical The Old Globe has plenty of heart, terrific performances, and a theatrical imagination that makes making music feel almost tangible.
WAITRESS 10th Anniversary Tour Will Come to The Bushnell
by Stephi Wild - Sep 18, 2026
The Broadway musical featuring music and lyrics by Sara Bareilles will perform at Hartford's The Bushnell. Tickets go on sale Friday, September 25.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 18, 2026
The Broadway musical featuring music and lyrics by Sara Bareilles will perform at Hartford's The Bushnell. Tickets go on sale Friday, September 25.
Video: BEGIN AGAIN Director Lorin Latarro Talks Musical at The Old Globe Seminar
by Rachel Stone - Sep 18, 2026
The Old Globe shared footage of a Vicki and Carl Zeiger Insights Seminar in which director Lorin Latarro discusses the world premiere musical Begin Again with artistic director Barry Edelstein.
by Rachel Stone - Sep 18, 2026
The Old Globe shared footage of a Vicki and Carl Zeiger Insights Seminar in which director Lorin Latarro discusses the world premiere musical Begin Again with artistic director Barry Edelstein.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld September 18, 2026- First Look At Ariana Madix in JUST IN TIME and More
by - Sep 18, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is September 18, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by - Sep 18, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is September 18, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Video: Pat Monahan and More Talk BEGIN AGAIN Pre-Broadway Run in San Diego
by Stephi Wild - Sep 17, 2026
Begin Again composer Pat Monahan, director Lorin Latarro, and stars Emma Busse (Gretta) and Patrick Heusinger (Dan) have shared insight into the new musical's pre-Broadway engagement at The Old Globe in a new exclusive video.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 17, 2026
Begin Again composer Pat Monahan, director Lorin Latarro, and stars Emma Busse (Gretta) and Patrick Heusinger (Dan) have shared insight into the new musical's pre-Broadway engagement at The Old Globe in a new exclusive video.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Lorin Latarro been in?
Lorin Latarro has appeared on Broadway in 11 shows.
How many West End shows has Lorin Latarro been in?
Lorin Latarro has not appeared in the West End.
What awards has Lorin Latarro been nominated for?
Best Choreography (BroadwayWorld Awards) for The Heart of Rock and Roll, Outstanding Choreography (Drama Desk Awards) for The Heart of Rock and Roll, Outstanding Choreography (Broadway or Off-Broadway) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Who's Tommy and Outstanding Choreography (Drama Desk Awards) for Twelfth Night.
What awards has Lorin Latarro won?
Lorin Latarro won the BroadwayWorld Award for Best Choreography for The Heart of Rock and Roll.
Podcasts
Choreographer Lorin Latarro Talks CHESS — Reinventing A Musical Classic For Today’s Stage!
Tony-nominated choreographer Lorin Latarro joins The Roundtable with Robert Bannon to talk about bringing new life to the iconic musical Chess! Known for her dynamic, storytelling-driven movement in productions like Waitress, Into the Woods, and Mrs.
Episode 348: Lorin Latarro gets Broadwaysted!
Double Time! Play along as choreographer Lorin Latarro (@Latarro - The Who's Tommy, The Heart of Rock and Roll, Waitress) join Bryan, Kevin, and Kimberly for crazy stories, broadway talk, theatre games, bad puns, and more!
Opening Night : The Heart of Rock and Roll feat. Huey Lewis and Cast and Creative
Opening night of THE HEART OF ROCK AND ROLL : LIVE April 19, 2024 on the Pink Carpet thanks to Broadway Podcast Network. Cast, Crew, Creative of the Broadway musical inspired by Huey Lewis' music. I said "like" and "incredible" a lot - sorry, I was excited.
Ep189 - Lorin Latarro: Mrs Doubtfire Choreographer with 14 Broadway credits to her name
Lorin Latarro is a director and choreographer, who also has fourteen Broadway credits to her name as a performer, including Twyla Tharp’s Movin’ Out, Fosse, Swing!, Kiss Me Kate, A Chorus Line, Spamalot and Man Of La Mancha. She choreographed Broadway’s Mrs.
#10 - Lorin Latarro, From One Side of the Table to the Other
The business of show is a business of youth, especially for a dancer and figuring out your “second act” is usually a difficult road to navigate. With choreographer credits that include “Waitress” and the upcoming “Mrs.
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