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Parker Esse

Guys and Dolls
[Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Canada ( Shaw Festival Theater), 2013]
Choreographer

Carousel
[East Haddam, CT (Goodspeed - Regional), 2012]
Choreographer

Music Man
[Washington, DC (Arena Stage - Regional), 2012]
Choreographer

Buddy- The Buddy Holly Story
[Flat Rock, NC (Flat Rock Playhouse - Regional), 2011]
Choreographer

Oklahoma! (Revival)
[Washington, DC (Arena Stage - Regional) 2011]
Choreographer

Oklahoma!
[Washington, DC (Arena Stage - Regional), 2010]
Choreographer
Winner Helen Hayes Award Best Choreography

The Light In the Piazza
[Washington, DC (Arena Stage - Regional), 2010]
Choreographer

Mystery of Irma Vep
[Washington, DC (Arena Stage - Regional), 2008]
Choreographer

The Brand New Kid
[Washington, DC (The Kennedy Center - Regional), 2006]
Choreographer


Associate/Assistant Choreographer Broadway/Off-Broadway:

Finian's Rainbow [Broadway, 2009]
Associate Choreographer

A Tale of Two Cities [Broadway, 2008]
Associate Choreographer

Rated P for Parenthood [Off-Broadway, 2012]
Associate Choreographer

Girl Crazy
[New York City Center, Encores! (Off-Broadway), 2009]
Associate Choreographer

Finian's Rainbow
[New York City Center, Encores! (Off-Broadway), 2009]
Associate Choreographer

On the Town
[New York City Center, Encores! (Off-Broadway), 2008]
Associate Choreographer

Juno
[New York City Center, Encores! (Off-Broadway), 2008]
Assistant Choreographer

Stairway to Paradise
[New York City Center Encores! (Off-Broadway), 2007]
Assistant Choreographer


Associate Director-Choreographer National Tour/Regional:

Follies
[Washington, DC (The Kennedy Center - Regional), 2011]
Associate Choreographer

101 Dalmatians: The Musical
(National Tour - US - Regional), 2009
Associate Choreographer

Lucky Guy
[East Haddam, CT (Goodspeed - Regional), 2009]
Associate Director/Choreographer


Assistant Choreographer:

Dancing in the Dark
San Diego, CA (The Old Globe Theatre - Regional), 2008]
Assistant Choreographer

Pirates!
[Milburn, NJ (Paper Mill Playhouse - Regional), 2007]
Assistant Choreographer

The Pirates of Penzance
[East Haddam, CT (Goodspeed - Regional), 2006]
Assistant Choreographer

Mame
[Washington, DC (The Kennedy Center - Regional), 2006]
Assistant Choreographer

Damn Yankees
[Washington, DC (Arena Stage - Regional), 2006
Assistant Choreographer

South Pacific
Washington, DC (Arena Stage - Regional), 2003
Assistant Choreographer


Stage:

Performances:

Mame [Washington, DC (Regional)]
Kennedy Center Revival, 2006
Assistant Choreographer/Dance Captain/Ensemble

Camelot [Regional (US)]
Regional Revival, 2003
Sir Colgrevance

Fosse [Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1999
Performer [Replacement]

Read more: http://www.abouttheartists.com/artists/265550

Read more: http://broadwayworld.com/people/Parker-Esse/#ixzz203R8HTP0

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STAGE CREDITS

[Washington, DC (Regional)]
Kennedy Center Revival, 2006
Ensemble


[Regional (US)]
Regional Revival, 2003
Sir Colgrevance


[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1999
Performer [Replacement]

[Replacement]

Productions

 
[Off-Broadway, 2023]
Choreography
 
[East Haddam, CT (Regional), 2017]
Choreography
 
[Washington, DC (Regional), 2015]
Choreographer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2012]
Associate Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 2009]
Associate Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 2008]
Associate Choreographer

Awards and Nominations

Helen Hayes Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Choreography in a Musical, HAYES Production

Parker EsseFiddler on the Roof

Helen Hayes Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Choreography in a Musical, HAYES Production

Parker EsseSmokey Joe?s Cafe: The Songs of Leiber and Stoller

Helen Hayes Awards - 2013 - Outstanding Choreography, Resident Production

Parker EsseThe Music Man


winner
Helen Hayes Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Choreography,Resident Production

Parker EsseOklahoma

Videos

News


Shaw Festival Reveals 2026 Casts And Creative Teams For FUNNY GIRL and More
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 13, 2025

The Shaw Festival has released casting and creative teams for its 2026 season, which runs April 2 through December 23 in Niagara-on-the-Lake. Productions include new stagings of Amadeus, Jeeves & Wooster in Perfect Nonsense, and additional works across three venues.
Review: Casa Mañana Theatre's WEST SIDE STORY
by Pati Buehler - Nov 4, 2025

Who doesn't recognize the music, the dancing and the story?  Casa’s own Parker Esse is at the helm of directing and choreographing this high-energy piece, along with Phil Reno as musical director/conductor. Both are brilliant.
Video: 'One' from Goodspeed's A CHORUS LINE
by Joshua Wright - Oct 27, 2025

Watch a clip of the finale from Goodspeed's A Chorus Line in this all-new video. Goodspeed's production of the beloved musical is now running through November 2.
Casa Mañana Launches 2025"26 Broadway Season with WEST SIDE STORY
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 21, 2025

Casa Mañana opens its 2025–26 Broadway Season with WEST SIDE STORY, running November 1–9 in Fort Worth. Directed and choreographed by Parker Esse, the production stars Alex Benoit, Addie Morales, Gaby Albo, Yurel Echezarreta, and RJ Higton.
Video: Liesie Kelly Stuns With 'At The Ballet' from Goodspeed's A CHORUS LINE
by Joshua Wright - Oct 14, 2025

Watch Liesie Kelly, Scarlett Walker and Lisa Finegold perform At The Ballet from Goodspeed's A Chorus Line. Goodspeed's production of the beloved musical is now running through November 2.
Video: Highlights from Goodspeed's A CHORUS LINE
by Joshua Wright - Oct 13, 2025

Get a first look at highlights from Goodspeed's production of A CHORUS Line! Goodspeed's production of the beloved musical is now running through November 2. A Chorus Line is conceived and originally directed and choreographed by Michael Bennett.
Video: Watch 'What I Did for Love' from Goodspeed's A CHORUS LINE
by Michael Major - Sep 30, 2025

The cast of A Chorus Line, led by Mikaela Secada as Diana, sing of their love for dance in 'What I Did for Love.' Watch the new video of the beloved showtune now!
Video: Goodspeed's A CHORUS LINE in Rehearsal
by Joshua Wright - Aug 22, 2025

Go inside rehearsals for Goodspeed Musicals' production of  A Chorus Line, the third show of 2025 season. The groundbreaking backstage musical about the hopes and dreams of Broadway dancers makes its Goodspeed debut from Sept. 5 – Oct. 26 at The Goodspeed in East Haddam, Conn. 
Cast Set For A CHORUS LINE at Goodspeed
by Stephi Wild - Jul 30, 2025

Goodspeed Musicals will welcome A Chorus Line as its third production of the 2025 season. The groundbreaking backstage musical about the hopes and dreams of Broadway dancers makes its Goodspeed debut.
Photos: Jackie Burns and More in 'Country' CATS at Casa Mañana
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 2, 2025

The finale of Casa Mañana’s 2024-25 Broadway Season puts a Texas twist on a Broadway classic. Get a first look at photos of Cats here and learn more about the production!
Video: Jackie Burns Sings 'Memory' from Casa Mañana's Country Production of CATS
by Joshua Wright - Jun 2, 2025

Watch Jackie Burns sing 'Memory from final production of Casa Mañana's 2024/25 season, which puts a Texas twist on a Broadway classic. Andrew Lloyd Webber's CATS is one of the most distinctive and longest-running Broadway musicals of all time. T
Jackie Burns Will Lead CATS at Casa Mañana
by Stephi Wild - May 13, 2025

The finale of Casa Mañana's 2024-25 Broadway Season puts a Texas twist on a Broadway classic. Andrew Lloyd Webber's CATS is one of the most distinctive and longest-running Broadway musicals of all time.
Last Chance To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Connecticut Awards; MAGGIE at Goodspeed Musicals Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 27, 2024

This is the last chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Connecticut Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Last Chance To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Maine Awards; WAITRESS at Ogunquit Playhouse Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 27, 2024

This is the last chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Maine Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Final Week To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Connecticut Awards; Goodspeed Musicals Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Dec 23, 2024

This is the final week to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Connecticut Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Final Week To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Maine Awards; Ogunquit Playhouse Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Dec 23, 2024

This is the final week to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Maine Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Vote For The 2024 BroadwayWorld Connecticut Awards; MAGGIE at Goodspeed Musicals Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 16, 2024

Voting continues for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Connecticut Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Vote For The 2024 BroadwayWorld Maine Awards; WAITRESS at Ogunquit Playhouse Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 16, 2024

Voting continues for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Maine Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Latest Standings Announced For The 2024 BWW Maine Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 9, 2024

Don't miss your chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Maine Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Latest Standings Announced For The 2024 BWW Connecticut Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 9, 2024

Don't miss your chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Connecticut Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Parker Esse been in?

Parker Esse has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has Parker Esse been in?

Parker Esse has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Parker Esse been nominated for?

Outstanding Choreography in a Musical, HAYES Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Fiddler on the Roof , Outstanding Choreography in a Musical, HAYES Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Smokey Joe?s Cafe: The Songs of Leiber and Stoller, Outstanding Choreography, Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for The Music Man and Outstanding Choreography,Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Oklahoma.

What awards has Parker Esse won?

Parker Esse won the Outstanding Choreography award for Resident Production at the Helen Hayes Awards for Oklahoma.

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