Michael Smuin
Date of Death: April 23, 2007
Latest News on Michael Smuin:
Smuin's 25/26 Season to Feature Ballets by Justin Peck and Alejandro Cerrudo and More (Apr 25, 2025)
Smuin Gala Celebrates Artistic Director Amy Seiwert's Inaugural Season, Raises Over $450K (Apr 2, 2025)
Ballet West Unveils 2025-26 Season Featuring WEST SIDE STORY SUITE and More (Apr 1, 2025)
Smuin's 25/26 Season to Feature Ballets by Justin Peck and Alejandro Cerrudo and More (Apr 25, 2025)
Smuin Gala Celebrates Artistic Director Amy Seiwert's Inaugural Season, Raises Over $450K (Apr 2, 2025)
Ballet West Unveils 2025-26 Season Featuring WEST SIDE STORY SUITE and More (Apr 1, 2025)
STAGE CREDITS
Productions
Awards and Nominations
winner
Tony Awards - 1988 - Best Choreography
Michael Smuin, Anything Goes
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1987 - Outstanding Choreography
Michael Smuin, Anything Goes
winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1981 - Best Choreography
Michael Smuin, Sophisticated Ladies
Tony Awards - 1981 - Best Choreography
Michael Smuin, Sophisticated Ladies
Tony Awards - 1981 - Best Direction of a Musical
Michael Smuin, Sophisticated Ladies
Videos
Video: Preview the Costumes of 'The Wondrous Willa Kim' at The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts
by Nicole Rosky - 2023-02-22 13:52:51
News
Smuin's 25/26 Season to Feature Ballets by Justin Peck and Alejandro Cerrudo and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 25, 2025
Smuin Contemporary Ballet has revealed its lineup for its 32nd season, its first curated by Artistic Director Amy Seiwert. See the full season here and learn how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 25, 2025
Smuin Contemporary Ballet has revealed its lineup for its 32nd season, its first curated by Artistic Director Amy Seiwert. See the full season here and learn how to purchase tickets.
Smuin Gala Celebrates Artistic Director Amy Seiwert's Inaugural Season, Raises Over $450K
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 2, 2025
Smuin Contemporary Ballet’s Annual Gala celebrated its 31st season, its first under Artistic Director Amy Seiwert, on Saturday, March 22, 2025. The gala raised $450,000, funds that will empower the company to continue pushing the boundaries of contemporary ballet in bold, innovative, and astounding ways.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 2, 2025
Smuin Contemporary Ballet’s Annual Gala celebrated its 31st season, its first under Artistic Director Amy Seiwert, on Saturday, March 22, 2025. The gala raised $450,000, funds that will empower the company to continue pushing the boundaries of contemporary ballet in bold, innovative, and astounding ways.
Ballet West Unveils 2025-26 Season Featuring WEST SIDE STORY SUITE and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 1, 2025
Ballet West has revealed its 2025-26 season with seven productions, including West Side Story Suite and more. See the full season and learn how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 1, 2025
Ballet West has revealed its 2025-26 season with seven productions, including West Side Story Suite and more. See the full season and learn how to purchase tickets.
World Premiere, Ballet Set to Queen, and More to be Presented in Smuin's DANCE SERIES 2
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 19, 2025
xSmuin Contemporary Ballet will close its 2024/25 season with Dance Series 2, a collection of fresh premieres and returning favorites. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 19, 2025
xSmuin Contemporary Ballet will close its 2024/25 season with Dance Series 2, a collection of fresh premieres and returning favorites. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Smuin's Annual Gala to Celebrate Artistic Director Amy Seiwert’s Inaugural Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 31, 2025
Smuin Contemporary Ballet will celebrate its 31st season with Smuin’s Annual Gala. This year’s edition commemorates Artistic Director Amy Seiwert’s inaugural season and will be hosted by co-chairs John Konstin and Lee D. Baxter. Learn how to join.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 31, 2025
Smuin Contemporary Ballet will celebrate its 31st season with Smuin’s Annual Gala. This year’s edition commemorates Artistic Director Amy Seiwert’s inaugural season and will be hosted by co-chairs John Konstin and Lee D. Baxter. Learn how to join.
Smuin Ballet’s Choreography Showcase to Present 10 New Works
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 21, 2025
Smuin Contemporary Ballet’s Choreography Showcase will continue its tradition of supporting company artists in exploring their creative voices. Learn more and see how to attend.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 21, 2025
Smuin Contemporary Ballet’s Choreography Showcase will continue its tradition of supporting company artists in exploring their creative voices. Learn more and see how to attend.
Smuin's Choreography Showcase Unveils Ten World Premieres
by Stephi Wild - Dec 20, 2024
Smuin Contemporary Ballet’s Choreography Showcase will continue its tradition of supporting company artists in exploring their creative voices. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Dec 20, 2024
Smuin Contemporary Ballet’s Choreography Showcase will continue its tradition of supporting company artists in exploring their creative voices. Learn more here!
Smuin Contemporary Ballet Celebrates The Season With THE CHRISTMAS BALLET
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 24, 2024
Smuin's THE CHRISTMAS BALLET returns with three world premieres, showcasing a blend of classical and contemporary dance from November 23 to December 24.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 24, 2024
Smuin's THE CHRISTMAS BALLET returns with three world premieres, showcasing a blend of classical and contemporary dance from November 23 to December 24.
Smuin Contemporary Ballet to Kick Off 31st Season in September
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 31, 2024
Smuin Contemporary Ballet will kick off its 31st season—its first led by Artistic Director Amy Seiwert—with a thrilling program of premieres and celebrated works. Learn how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 31, 2024
Smuin Contemporary Ballet will kick off its 31st season—its first led by Artistic Director Amy Seiwert—with a thrilling program of premieres and celebrated works. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Smuin Contemporary Ballet Returns To The Joyce Theater
by Stephi Wild - Jun 3, 2024
San Francisco’s Smuin Contemporary Ballet will celebrate its 30th Anniversary with a return to The Joyce Theater from July 9 through July 14, 2024.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 3, 2024
San Francisco’s Smuin Contemporary Ballet will celebrate its 30th Anniversary with a return to The Joyce Theater from July 9 through July 14, 2024.
Cellist John-Henry Crawford to Release New Album Of Dvořák & Tchaikovsky With San Francisco Ballet Orchestra
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 28, 2024
Cellist John-Henry Crawford has released a new album featuring works by Dvořák and Tchaikovsky, performed with the San Francisco Ballet Orchestra under the direction of Martin West.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 28, 2024
Cellist John-Henry Crawford has released a new album featuring works by Dvořák and Tchaikovsky, performed with the San Francisco Ballet Orchestra under the direction of Martin West.
Interview: Mengjun Chen & Tess Lane of Smuin Contemporary Ballet in Celebration of AAPI Heritage Month
by Jim Munson - May 14, 2024
In celebration of Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Broadway World checks in with Smuin Contemporary Ballet's Mengjun Chen and Tess Lane.
by Jim Munson - May 14, 2024
In celebration of Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Broadway World checks in with Smuin Contemporary Ballet's Mengjun Chen and Tess Lane.
Two Premieres and More Set For Smuin's 2024-25 Season
by Stephi Wild - May 1, 2024
Smuin Contemporary Ballet has announced the lineup for its 31st season, co-curated by departing Smuin Artistic Director Celia Fushille in concert with incoming Artistic Director Amy Seiwert, who will take the helm in July. Learn more about the lineup here!
by Stephi Wild - May 1, 2024
Smuin Contemporary Ballet has announced the lineup for its 31st season, co-curated by departing Smuin Artistic Director Celia Fushille in concert with incoming Artistic Director Amy Seiwert, who will take the helm in July. Learn more about the lineup here!
Elvis-inspired World Premiere By Annabelle Lopez Ochoa to Headline Smuin's 30th Season Finale
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 18, 2024
Smuin's 30th season will end with a unique Elvis-inspired world premiere by renowned choreographer Annabelle Lopez Ochoa. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 18, 2024
Smuin's 30th season will end with a unique Elvis-inspired world premiere by renowned choreographer Annabelle Lopez Ochoa. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!
Photos: Go Inside Smuin Contemporary Ballet's Annual Gala
by Blair Ingenthron - Mar 9, 2024
Arts, community, and civic leaders came together to celebrate Smuin Contemporary Ballet at its Annual Gala, hosted by co-chairs John Konstin and Lee D. Baxter along with Smuin’s Board of Trustees and Friends of Smuin committee. Check out photos from inside the special event.
by Blair Ingenthron - Mar 9, 2024
Arts, community, and civic leaders came together to celebrate Smuin Contemporary Ballet at its Annual Gala, hosted by co-chairs John Konstin and Lee D. Baxter along with Smuin’s Board of Trustees and Friends of Smuin committee. Check out photos from inside the special event.
FUNNY GIRL & More Lead San Francisco / Bay Area's Spring 2024 Top Theatre Shows
by Team BWW - Mar 1, 2024
The San Francisco / Bay Area 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. Selections for March 2024 include Funny Girl and more.
by Team BWW - Mar 1, 2024
The San Francisco / Bay Area 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. Selections for March 2024 include Funny Girl and more.
Smuin Gala Celebrates 30th Anniversary, Honors Artistic Director Celia Fushille March 3
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 1, 2024
Smuin Contemporary Ballet celebrates its 30th anniversary season with Smuin's Annual Gala, hosted by co-chairs John Konstin and Lee D. Baxter along with Smuin's Board of Trustees and Friends of Smuin host committee.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 1, 2024
Smuin Contemporary Ballet celebrates its 30th anniversary season with Smuin's Annual Gala, hosted by co-chairs John Konstin and Lee D. Baxter along with Smuin's Board of Trustees and Friends of Smuin host committee.
Smuin Contemporary Ballet Celebrates 30th Anniversary With CELEBRATING MICHAEL SMUIN
by Stephi Wild - Jan 19, 2024
Smuin Contemporary Ballet celebrates its 30th anniversary with Celebrating Michael Smuin, a special added program honoring its dynamic late founder.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 19, 2024
Smuin Contemporary Ballet celebrates its 30th anniversary with Celebrating Michael Smuin, a special added program honoring its dynamic late founder.
Smuin Honors Founder With Sinatra And Zorro Ballets In CELEBRATING MICHAEL SMUIN Ar Blue Shield of California Theater at YBCA, February 29 â€" March 3
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 3, 2024
Smuin Ballet celebrates founder Michael Smuin with a special program featuring the ballets 'Zorro!' and Sinatra tribute. Don't miss this one-week only event from Feb. 29 - Mar. 3 at the Blue Shield of California Theater at YBCA.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 3, 2024
Smuin Ballet celebrates founder Michael Smuin with a special program featuring the ballets 'Zorro!' and Sinatra tribute. Don't miss this one-week only event from Feb. 29 - Mar. 3 at the Blue Shield of California Theater at YBCA.
Smuin Contemporary Ballet to Celebrate 30th Anniversary Season With Smuin's Annual Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 15, 2023
Smuin Contemporary Ballet will celebrate its 30th anniversary season with Smuin’s Annual Gala, hosted by co-chairs John Konstin and Lee D. Baxter along with Smuin’s Board of Trustees and Friends of Smuin host committee.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 15, 2023
Smuin Contemporary Ballet will celebrate its 30th anniversary season with Smuin’s Annual Gala, hosted by co-chairs John Konstin and Lee D. Baxter along with Smuin’s Board of Trustees and Friends of Smuin host committee.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Michael Smuin been in?
Michael Smuin has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.
How many West End shows has Michael Smuin been in?
Michael Smuin has not appeared in the West End
What awards has Michael Smuin been nominated for?
Michael Smuin has been nominated for several awards throughout his career. He was nominated for Best Choreography at the Tony Awards for his work on "Anything Goes" and "Sophisticated Ladies." He also received a nomination for Outstanding Choreography at the Drama Desk Awards for "Anything Goes." In addition, Smuin was nominated for Best Choreography at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "Sophisticated Ladies." Finally, he received a nomination for Best Direction of a Musical at the Tony Awards for "Sophisticated Ladies."
What awards has Michael Smuin won?
Michael Smuin has won several awards for his choreography. He received the Best Choreography award at the Tony Awards for his work on "Anything Goes." He also won the Outstanding Choreography award at the Drama Desk Awards for the same show. Additionally, Smuin was honored with the Best Choreography award at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for his work on "Sophisticated Ladies."
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