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BIO

Roundabout: Machinal. Recent: I Promised Myself To Live Faster (Pig Iron/Humana); Hair: Retrospection (KC Rep); Pretty Filthy (The Civilians); Kansas City Choir Boy (Prototype); Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812 (Kazino); Mr. Burns; Fly By Night; Stage Kiss (Playwrights Horizons); Marie Antoinette (Soho Rep); The Understudy (McCarter); The Lightning Thief (Theatreworks). Upcoming: Amelie (Berkeley Rep).

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Productions

 
[Broadway, 2026]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2025]
Choreographer
Director
 
[West End, 2025]
Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 2024]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2022]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2019]
Choreographer
 
[Los Angeles, 2018]
Choreographer
 
[Boston, 2017]
Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 2017]
Musical Staging
 
[Broadway, 2017]
Choreographer
 
[Los Angeles, 2016]
Musical Staging & Choreography
 
[Broadway, 2016]
Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 2016]
Choreographer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2016]
Director
 
[Los Angeles, 2015]
Musical Staging, Choreographer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2015]
Choreographer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2014]
Choreographer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2014]
Choreographer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2013]
Choreographer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2013]
Choreographer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2011]
Assistant Director

Awards and Nominations


winner
Drama League Awards - 2025 - OUTSTANDING DIRECTION OF A PLAY

Sam Pinkleton, Oh, Mary!


winner
Tony Awards - 2025 - Best Direction of a Play

Sam Pinkleton, Oh, Mary!

Drama League Awards - 2024 - Outstanding Direction of a Play

Sam Pinkleton, Oh, Mary!

Tony Awards - 2017 - Best Choreography

Sam Pinkleton, Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812

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News


The Assembly Announces Fifth Cohort Of The Deceleration Lab
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 9, 2025

The Assembly has announced the fifth cohort of its Deceleration Lab, supporting two new collaborative theatre projects: Black Reconstruction in America by Alle Mims and Dezi Tibbs, and 心esthesia by Tianding He, Xuanqi Liu, and Menghang Wu. Public showings to be announced.
What's Coming to Broadway in 2026: Upcoming Hits and Star Performances
by Sidney Paterra - Jul 6, 2025

Check out a full list of what's to come on Broadway in 2026 including plays, musicals, revivals, new shows and of course - stars! Be sure to check back for updates. We have all of the details!
Photos: The Harvey Fierstein Theatre Lab to Present SPRINGBOARD TO DESIGN Theatrical Mentorship
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 2, 2025

Springboard to Design, a groundbreaking tuition-free theatrical design mentorship and education program for students from underrepresented communities, will be hosted at The Harvey Fierstein Theatre Lab. Learn more!
Stage Directors and Choreographers Society and Off-Broadway League Reach Agreement on New Contract
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 26, 2025

Stage Directors and Choreographers Society, the national union of stage directors and choreographers, and the Off-Broadway League have reached agreement on a new four-year contract.
Photos: Cole Escola Takes Final Bow in OH, MARY! on Broadway
by Bruce Glikas - Jun 23, 2025

Cole Escola has taken their final bow in Oh, Mary! on Broadway. See photos from their final Broadway bow and learn more about the production, including who is taking over.
Video: Cole Escola Talks Tony Awards Bernadette Peters Tribute on LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 20, 2025

Following their Tony win for Oh, Mary!, Cole Escola visited Late Night with Seth Meyers this week to discuss the honor, the continued success of the play, and what it is like watching other actors take on the iconic role of Mary Todd Lincoln. Watch the interview now!
Cole Escola to Appear on LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS Tonight
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 18, 2025

Tonight, June 18, Broadway fans can tune in to Late Night with Seth Meyers to see Cole Escola discuss their hit play, Oh, Mary! Escola's appearance on the show will air 12:35/11:35c on NBC.
OH, MARY! Breaks Lyceum Theatre House Record For The 12th Time
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 16, 2025

OH, MARY! has broken the Lyceum house record (for the 12th time). Learn more about the Tony Award wining Broadway show here and see how to purchase tickets.
Google Displays Special Note When You Search OH, MARY!
by Michael Major - Jun 16, 2025

Google is spotlighting Oh, Mary! with a special note when you search for the Tony-winning play. Today, when you search 'Oh, Mary!' on the platform, a special message will pop up that references Mary Todd Lincoln's 'bratty curls.'
CAN I BE FRANK? by Morgan Bassichis is Coming to SoHo Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 16, 2025

Producers Mike Lavoie and Carlee Briglia will present Can I Be Frank?, written by and starring comedian, artist, and writer Morgan Bassichis Off-Broadway. Learn more!
Photos: 2025 Tony Awards Fashion- Bold Glamour, Queer Elegance, and Menswear Redefined
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 10, 2025

Broadway's biggest night is always a celebration of talent, triumph, and tenacity, but on the 2025 Tony Awards red carpet, fashion took center stage with a showstopping display of individuality, artistry, and unapologetic flair. Check out photos of the most unforgettable looks of the night.
Bernadette Peters Responds to Cole Escola's Tony Awards Tribute
by Michael Major - Jun 10, 2025

Bernadette Peters has responded to Cole Escola's tribute to her at the Tony Awards. The Oh, Mary! Tony-winner wore a gown inspired by Peters' 1999 dress, where she accepted the Tony Award for Best Leading Actress in a Musical for Annie Get Your Gun.
Photos: Inside the 2025 Tony Awards Ceremony
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 9, 2025

Last night saw the 78th Annual Tony Awards, celebrating the incredible theater work seen on Broadway this past year. Take a look inside the CBS and Pluto TV broadcasts below including photos from the cast of shows like Death Becomes Her, Floyd Collins, Gypsy, Maybe Happy Ending, Sunset Blvd. and more.
Video: Sam Pinkleton Reacts to Tony Win for Best Director of a Play
by Joey Mervis - Jun 9, 2025

Earlier tonight at the 78th Annual Tony Awards, Sam Pinkleton took home a Tony Award for 'Best Direction of a Play' for his outstanding work in Oh, Mary!. After leaving the stage at Radio City Music Hall, he checked in with BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge to share his initial reaction!
Photos: Backstage with the 2025 Tony Awards Winners
by Bruce Glikas - Jun 9, 2025

Yesterday they were just nominees, but now... they're winners! BroadwayWorld was backstage at Radio City Music Hall for the 78th Annual Tony Awards and we've got photos of all the evening's winners.
OH, MARY!'s Cole Escola Wins 2025 Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play
by - Jun 9, 2025

Cole Escola has won the 2025 Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play for OH, MARY!.
Live Blog: Backstage at the 2025 Tony Awards
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 8, 2025

The 78th Annual Tony Awards are here at last! While we are glued to our TVs to find out what will happen next onstage, just as much is going on behind the curtain! All night long, A.A. Cristi will be sharing live updates from backstage at Radio City Music Hall.
Photo: Cole Escola Pays Tribute to Bernadette Peters With Tony Awards Outfit
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 8, 2025

See how Cole Escola paid tribute to Bernadette Peters with their Tony Awards outfit! Learn more about the Tony Awards and tune in to BroadwayWorld's coverage here!
Recap the 2025 Tony Awards Acceptance Speeches
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 8, 2025

The 78th Annual Tony Awards have arrived at last! As winners take the stage tonight, BroadwayWorld will be bringing you full text of all of the acceptance speeches. Read them in full here!
Photos: 2025 Tony Awards- Stars Walk the Red Carpet
by Bruce Glikas - Jun 8, 2025

Check out photos of all of the the red carpet looks at Radio City Music Hall for the 78th Annual Tony Awards and check back as we add more throughout the night.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Sam Pinkleton been nominated for?

OUTSTANDING DIRECTION OF A PLAY (Drama League Awards) for Oh, Mary!, Best Direction of a Play (Tony Awards) for Oh, Mary!, Outstanding Direction of a Play (Drama League Awards) for Oh, Mary! and Best Choreography (Tony Awards) for Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812.

What awards has Sam Pinkleton won?

Sam Pinkleton has won the Outstanding Direction of a Play award from the Drama League Awards for Oh, Mary! He also received the Best Direction of a Play award at the Tony Awards for Oh, Mary!

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