Scott Ellis
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BIO
Ellis is the Associate Artistic Director of Roundabout Theatre Company. His Broadway credits include She Loves Me (Tony Award nomination, Outer Critics Circle nomination), You Can’t Take It With You (Tony Award nomination, Outer Critics Circle nomination), On the Twentieth Century (Outer Critics Circle nomination), The Elephant Man (Outer Critics Circle nomination), The Mystery Of Edwin Drood (Tony nomination), Harvey, Curtains (Tony nomination), The Little Dog Laughed (Lortel nomination), Twelve Angry Men (Tony nomination), The Man Who Had All The Luck, The Rainmaker, 1776 (Drama Desk, Tony nomination), Company, Steel Pier (Tony nomination), She Loves Me (First Revival, Tony nomination), A Month In The Country, Picnic.
Off-Broadway he worked on Amy and the Orphans, Dada Woof, Papa Hot (LCT), Tom Durnin, Gruesome Playground Injuries, Streamers, Good Boys And True, Entertaining Mr. Sloane, The Waverly Gallery, Flora, The Red Menace (Drama Desk nom), and The World Goes 'Round (Drama Desk Award).
His television work includes "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel," HBO's "Divorce," "A Christmas Story Live" (Fox), "Weeds" (EP), "30 Rock" (Emmy nomination, Best Director), "Modern Family."
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STAGE CREDITS
Productions
Writing
Conceiver
Awards and Nominations
Scott Ellis, Take Me Out
Scott Ellis, Tootsie
Scott Ellis, Tootsie
Scott Ellis, Tootsie
Scott Ellis, She Loves Me
Scott Ellis, She Loves Me
Scott Ellis, On the Twentieth Century
Scott Ellis, You Can't Take it with You
Scott Ellis, The Elephant Man
Scott Ellis, You Can't Take it with You
Scott Ellis, The Mystery of Edwin Drood
Scott Ellis, Curtains
Scott Ellis, The Little Dog Laughed
Scott Ellis, Twelve Angry Men
winner
Scott Ellis, 1776
Scott Ellis, 1776
Scott Ellis, 1776
Scott Ellis, Steel Pier
Scott Ellis, 1776
Scott Ellis, Steel Pier
Scott Ellis, Steel Pier
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Scott Ellis, She Loves Me
Scott Ellis, She Loves Me
Scott EllisWorld Goes 'Round
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Scott Ellis - , She Loves Me
Scott Ellis, She Loves Me
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Scott Ellis, A Little Night Music / The World Goes Round
Videos
Video: Rose Byrne, Kelli O'Hara & More Are Getting Ready for FALLEN ANGELS
by Luka Vonier - 2026-03-11 16:42:25
Video: Rose Byrne and Kelli O'Hara Tease Noël Coward Comedy FALLEN ANGELS
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-03-06 12:45:44
Video: ART Auctions Canvases For Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS
by Stephi Wild - 2025-10-27 10:10:48
Listen: ART Reveals First Preview of Kid Harpoon's Original Music
by Michael Major - 2025-08-22 13:37:50
Video: Watch PIRATES! THE PENZANCE MUSICAL's Final Curtain Call on Broadway
by Michael Major - 2025-07-28 12:18:44
Video: Ramin Karimloo Sings 'I Am A Pirate King' in PIRATES! THE PENZANCE MUSICAL
by Michael Major - 2025-07-08 12:35:23
Video: David Hyde Pierce Discusses Broadway Return and Passion for Live Comedy on CBS SUNDAY MORNING
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-04-21 13:08:54
Video: David Hyde Piece on the New Orleans-Flavored PIRATES! THE PENZANCE MUSICAL- 'It Really Works!'
by Joey Mervis - 2025-03-07 13:11:18
Video: Quincy Tyler Bernstine Thinks DOUBT Was a Perfect Experience
by Joey Mervis - 2024-06-14 15:33:36
Video: Watch Liev Schrieber and Zoe Kazan in a Scene from DOUBT: A PARABLE
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-04-07 15:54:49
Video: Tyne Daly, Liev Schreiber & the Company of DOUBT Get Ready for Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - 2024-01-23 12:13:44
Video: Watch Bradley Cooper as Leonard Bernstein in MAESTRO Trailer With Carey Mulligan, Sarah Silverman & More
by Michael Major - 2023-10-25 11:11:14
Video: Watch Bradley Cooper Play Leonard Bernstein in MAESTRO Film Teaser
by Michael Major - 2023-08-15 10:13:37
VIDEO: Nova Y. Payton, Natascia Diaz & Karen Vincent in THE WORLD GOES 'ROUND at Olney Theatre Center
by Alan Henry - 2023-05-17 16:18:09
Video: Watch Jesse Williams & Jesse Tyler Ferguson's Curtain Call Speech at TAKE ME OUT
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2022-10-28 13:54:29
VIDEO: Jesse Williams Reveals His Baseball Connection to TAKE ME OUT on LATE NIGHT
by Michael Major - 2022-04-19 09:27:51
News
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 16, 2026
Roundabout Theatre Company has just announced the 2026-2027 season on Broadway and Off-Broadway marking Roundabout’s 60th Season. The season includes two world premieres, three revivals, and two musicals, including The Heart and The Full Monty. We have all of the details!
by - Apr 16, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is April 16, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 15, 2026
Tony and Emmy Award-winner Billy Crystal will return to Broadway this fall in a new one-man show, 860, written and performed by Mr. Crystal and directed by Olivier Award-winner Scott Ellis. We have all of the details!
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 15, 2026
The New Group is presenting a new production of The Adding Machine, directed by Scott Ellis. The play by Elmer L. Rice is performed by a talented cast featuring Sarita Choudhury, Michael Cyril Creighton, Daphne Rubin-Vega and Jennifer Tilly. Read reviews for the production!
by - Apr 13, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is April 13, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend.
by Sidney Paterra - Apr 11, 2026
The 2026 theatre awards season is here and keeping track of all of the important dates for the many ceremonies and their corresponding nomination announcements is no easy feat. Stay up to date on all the need-to-know facts with BroadwayWorld's full Awards Season Calendar below!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 10, 2026
Roundabout Theatre Company will present Dear Friend: A Tribute Concert for Scott Ellis, a special benefit concert, featuring Broadway stars including Annaleigh Ashford, Laura Benanti, Ramin Karimloo and more.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 3, 2026
On March 26, 2026, NYC Department of Cultural Affairs (DCLA) Commissioner Diya Vij joined Roundabout Theatre and other local leaders to cut the ribbon on the comprehensive betterment of the Todd Haimes Theatre. Check out photos of the event.
by - Mar 30, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is March 30, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend.
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 28, 2026
Throughout his lifetime, from his teens to his sixties, the great Noël Coward wrote over 50 plays. Some of them, like Hay Fever, Private Lives, Present Laughter, and Blithe Spirit, have become staples in the theatrical canon. Fallen Angels is not one of them... and yet, this spring, Broadway will see its first revival of the play since 1956.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 27, 2026
Roundabout Theatre Company is officially reopening The Todd Haimes Theatre (formerly the American Airlines Theatre). After six months of construction, the Todd Haimes Theatre will reopen with the first performance of Fallen Angels by Noël Coward.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 27, 2026
Performances are underway for the Roundabout Theatre Company production of Fallen Angels by Noël Coward, directed by Tony Award-nominee Scott Ellis. Meet the cast of Fallen Angels here!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 26, 2026
The New York City Gay Men’s Chorus held its annual gala fundraising benefit Harmony on Monday, March 23, 2026 at the Edison Ballroom (240 West 47th Street). Check out photos here!
by Luka Vonier - Mar 21, 2026
Rehearsals are officially underway for for the Roundabout Theatre Company production of Fallen Angels by Noël Coward, directed by Tony Award-nominee Scott Ellis. Watch in this video as the cast unpacks their roles and learn more about the new revival.
by - Mar 12, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is March 12, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by Luka Vonier - Mar 11, 2026
Rehearsals are officially underway for the Roundabout Theatre Company production of Fallen Angels by Noël Coward, directed by Tony Award-nominee Scott Ellis. Watch in this video as the company chats more about what audiences can expect!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 10, 2026
The New York City Gay Men’s Chorus has announced the starry lineup for Harmony, the organization’s annual gala fundraising benefit, which will be held on Monday, March 23, starting at 6:00 PM at the Edison Ballroom.
by Jennifer Broski - Mar 10, 2026
Roundabout Theatre Company hosted its 2026 Gala at the Ziegfeld Ballroom, honoring Emmy Award-winner Jean Smart. BroadwayWorld was there for the big night and you can check out photos below!
by Jennifer Broski - Mar 10, 2026
Rehearsals are officially underway for the Roundabout Theatre Company production of Fallen Angels by Noël Coward, directed by Tony Award-nominee Scott Ellis. The revival will begin previews on March 27 at the Todd Haimes Theatre- most recently home to Pirates! The Penzance Musical, which closed on July 27, 2025.
by - Mar 9, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is March 9, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Scott Ellis has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.
Scott Ellis has not appeared in the West End.
Outstanding Director of a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Take Me Out, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Tootsie, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Tootsie, Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Tootsie, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for She Loves Me, Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for She Loves Me, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for On the Twentieth Century, Outstanding Director of a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for You Can't Take it with You, Outstanding Director of a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Elephant Man, Best Direction of a Play (Tony Awards) for You Can't Take it with You, Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Mystery of Edwin Drood, Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Curtains, Outstanding Director (The Lortels) for The Little Dog Laughed, Best Direction of a Play (Tony Awards) for Twelve Angry Men, Outstanding Director - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for 1776, Best Director - Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for 1776 , Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for 1776, Outstanding Director - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Steel Pier, Outstanding Director - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for 1776, Best Director - Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Steel Pier , Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Steel Pier, Best Director of a Musical (Olivier Awards) for She Loves Me, Outstanding Director - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for She Loves Me, Outstanding Director, Non-Resident Play or Musical (Helen Hayes Awards) for World Goes 'Round, Best Director - Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for She Loves Me, Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for She Loves Me and Outstanding Director - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for A Little Night Music / The World Goes Round.
Scott Ellis has won several awards, including: - Outstanding Director - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for 1776 - Best Director of a Musical (Olivier Awards) for She Loves Me - Best Director - Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for She Loves Me - Outstanding Director - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for A Little Night Music / The World Goes Round.
Scott Ellis has written 3 shows including And the World Goes 'Round (Conceiver), Steel Pier (Conceiver), The Look of Love (Conceiver).
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