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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

[Regional (US)]
World Premiere, 1988
Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1984
Lucky

Arnie

Bobby Perillo

Danny

Mrs. Antonelli [Replacement]

Punk

Sugar

Suitor

[Off-Off-Broadway]
Showcase, 1982
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
1980
Gussie/Tribune Reporter

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1980
Sally's Boyfriend

Productions

 
[Broadway, 2025]
Director
 
[Broadway, 2024]
Director
 
[Broadway, 2022]
Director
 
[Broadway, 2022]
Director
 
[Broadway, 2019]
Director
 
[Broadway, 2019]
Director
 
[Chicago, 2018]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2018]
Director
 
[Motion Picture, 2017]
Director
 
[London, 2017]
Director
 
[New York, 2016]
Director
 
[Broadway, 2016]
Director
 
[West End, 2015] [Replacement]
Director[Replacement]
 
[Broadway, 2015]
Director
 
[Broadway, 2014]
Director
 
[Broadway, 2014]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2013]
Director
 
[Broadway, 2012]
Director
 
[Broadway, 2012]
Director
 
[Broadway, 2011]
Roundabout Associate Artistic Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2011]
Associate Artistic Director
 
[Broadway, 2011]
Roundabout Associate Artistic Director
 
[Broadway, 2011]
Roundabout Associate Artistic Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2011]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2011]
Associate Artistic Director
 
[Broadway, 2011]
Roundabout Associate Artistic Director
 
[Broadway, 2010]
Roundabout Associate Artistic Director
 
[Broadway, 2010]
Roundabout Associate Artistic Director
 
[Broadway, 2010]
Roundabout Associate Artistic Director
 
[Broadway, 2010]
Roundabout Associate Artistic Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2010]
Director
 
[Broadway, 2010]
Roundabout Associate Artistic Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2009]
Director
 
[Broadway, 2009]
Roundabout Associate Artistic Director
 
[Broadway, 2009]
Roundabout Associate Artistic Director
 
[Broadway, 2009]
Roundabout Associate Artistic Director
 
[Broadway, 2009]
Roundabout Associate Artistic Director
 
[Broadway, 2009]
Roundabout Associate Artistic Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2009]
Associate Artistic Director
 
[Broadway, 2009]
Roundabout Associate Artistic Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2008]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2008]
Associate Artistic Director
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2008]
Associate Artistic Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2008]
Director
 
[Broadway, 2008]
Roundabout Associate Artistic Director
 
[Broadway, 2008]
Roundabout Associate Artistic Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2008]
Associate Artistic Director
 
[Broadway, 2008]
Roundabout Associate Artistic Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2007]
Associate Artistic Director
 
[Broadway, 2007]
Roundabout Associate Artistic Director
 
[Broadway, 2007]
Roundabout Associate Artistic Director
 
[Broadway, 2007]
Roundabout Associate Artistic Director
 
[Broadway, 2007]
Roundabout Associate Artistic Director
 
[Broadway, 2007]
Director
 
[Broadway, 2007]
Roundabout Associate Artistic Director
 
[Broadway, 2006]
Roundabout Associate Artistic Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2006]
Associate Artistic Director
 
[Broadway, 2006]
Director
 
[Broadway, 2006]
Roundabout Associate Artistic Director
 
[Los Angeles, 2006]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2006]
Associate Artistic Director
 
[Broadway, 2006]
Roundabout Associate Artistic Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2006]
Associate Artistic Director
Director
 
[Broadway, 2006]
Roundabout Associate Artistic Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2006]
Director
 
[Broadway, 2005]
Roundabout Associate Artistic Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2005]
Associate Artistic Director
 
[New York, 2005]
Director
 
[Broadway, 2005]
Roundabout Associate Artistic Director
 
[New York, 2005]
Director
 
[Broadway, 2005]
Roundabout Associate Artistic Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2005]
Associate Artistic Director
 
[Broadway, 2005]
Roundabout Associate Artistic Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2005]
Associate Artistic Director
 
[Broadway, 2004]
Associate Artistic Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2004]
Associate Artistic Director
 
[Broadway, 2004]
Director
Roundabout Associate Artistic Director
 
[Broadway, 2004]
Roundabout Associate Artistic Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2004]
Associate Artistic Director
 
[Broadway, 2004]
Roundabout Associate Artistic Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2004]
Associate Artistic Director
 
[Broadway, 2004]
Roundabout Associate Artistic Director
 
[Broadway, 2003]
Roundabout Associate Artistic Director
 
[Broadway, 2003]
Roundabout Associate Artistic Director
 
[Broadway, 2003]
Roundabout Associate Artistic Director
 
[Broadway, 2003]
Director
Roundabout Associate Artistic Director
 
[Broadway, 2003]
Roundabout Associate Artistic Director
 
[Broadway, 2003]
Roundabout Associate Artistic Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2003]
Director
 
[Broadway, 2003]
Roundabout Associate Artistic Director
 
[New York, 2003]
Director
 
[Broadway, 2002]
Director
Roundabout Associate Artistic Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2002]
Associate Artistic Director
 
[Broadway, 2002]
Director
Roundabout Associate Artistic Director
 
[Broadway, 2002]
Roundabout Associate Artistic Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2001]
Producer
 
[Broadway, 2001]
Roundabout Associate Artistic Director
 
[Broadway, 2001]
Roundabout Associate Artistic Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2001]
Associate Artistic Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2001]
Director
 
[Broadway, 2001]
Director
 
[Broadway, 2001]
Roundabout Associate Artistic Director
 
[Broadway, 2001]
Roundabout Associate Artistic Director
 
[New York, 2001]
Director
 
[Broadway, 2000]
Roundabout Associate Artistic Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2000]
Associate Artistic Director
 
[Broadway, 2000]
Roundabout Associate Artistic Director
 
[Broadway, 2000]
Roundabout Associate Artistic Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2000]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2000]
Associate Artistic Director
 
[Broadway, 1999]
Director
Roundabout Associate Artistic Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 1999]
Associate Artistic Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 1999]
Director
 
[Broadway, 1999]
Roundabout Associate Artistic Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 1999]
Associate Artistic Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 1999]
Associate Artistic Director
 
[Broadway, 1998]
Roundabout Associate Artistic Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 1998]
Associate Artistic Director
 
[New York, 1998]
Director
 
[Broadway, 1997]
Director
 
[Broadway, 1997]
Director
 
[Broadway, 1996]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 1996]
Director
 
[Broadway, 1995]
Director
 
[Broadway, 1995]
Director
 
[West End, 1994]
Director
 
[Broadway, 1994]
Director
 
[Broadway, 1993]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 1991]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 1991]
Director
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 1990]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 1987]
Director
 
[Broadway, 1985]
Roundabout Associate Artistic Director

Writing

Conceiver
Conceiver
Conceiver

Awards and Nominations

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2022 - Outstanding Director of a Play

Scott Ellis, Take Me Out

Drama Desk Awards - 2019 - Outstanding Director of a Musical

Scott Ellis, Tootsie

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2019 - Outstanding Director of a Musical

Scott Ellis, Tootsie

Tony Awards - 2019 - Best Direction of a Musical

Scott Ellis, Tootsie

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2016 - Outstanding Director of a Musical

Scott Ellis, She Loves Me

Tony Awards - 2016 - Best Direction of a Musical

Scott Ellis, She Loves Me

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Director of a Musical

Scott Ellis, On the Twentieth Century

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Director of a Play

Scott Ellis, You Can't Take it with You

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Director of a Play

Scott Ellis, The Elephant Man

Tony Awards - 2015 - Best Direction of a Play

Scott Ellis, You Can't Take it with You

Tony Awards - 2013 - Best Direction of a Musical

Scott Ellis, The Mystery of Edwin Drood

Tony Awards - 2007 - Best Direction of a Musical

Scott Ellis, Curtains

The Lortels - 2006 - Outstanding Director

Scott Ellis, The Little Dog Laughed

Tony Awards - 2005 - Best Direction of a Play

Scott Ellis, Twelve Angry Men


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1999 - Outstanding Director - Musical

Scott Ellis, 1776

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1998 - Best Director - Musical

Scott Ellis, 1776

Tony Awards - 1998 - Best Direction of a Musical

Scott Ellis, 1776

Drama Desk Awards - 1997 - Outstanding Director - Musical

Scott Ellis, Steel Pier

Drama Desk Awards - 1997 - Outstanding Director - Musical

Scott Ellis, 1776

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1997 - Best Director - Musical

Scott Ellis, Steel Pier

Tony Awards - 1997 - Best Direction of a Musical

Scott Ellis, Steel Pier


winner
Olivier Awards - 1995 - Best Director of a Musical

Scott Ellis, She Loves Me

Drama Desk Awards - 1994 - Outstanding Director - Musical

Scott Ellis, She Loves Me

Helen Hayes Awards - 1994 - Outstanding Director, Non-Resident Play or Musical

Scott EllisWorld Goes 'Round


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1994 - Best Director - Musical

Scott Ellis - , She Loves Me

Tony Awards - 1994 - Best Direction of a Musical

Scott Ellis, She Loves Me


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1991 - Outstanding Director - Musical

Scott Ellis, A Little Night Music / The World Goes Round

Videos

News


Jinkx Monsoon, Nicholas Barasch, Preston Truman Boyd, Samantha Williams Join PIRATES! THE PENZANCE MUSICAL

Roundabout Theatre Company has just announced further casting, design team and a brand-new title for its reimagined The Pirates of Penzance. This jazz-infused, New Orleans-style Broadway production, now titled Pirates! The Penzance Musical.
New Album KAREN MASON AND ALL THAT JAZZ! Out Now

Karen Mason And All That Jazz! – the singular album from acclaimed Broadway star and concert artist KAREN MASON – is now available on CD and in digital and streaming formats. Listen here.
Exclusive: Karen Mason Mashes Up Kander and Ebb Classics On KAREN MASON AND ALL THAT JAZZ!

Karen Mason debuts a track from her upcoming Kander & Ebb album, featuring rare songs. Discover the latest addition to her celebrated discography, exclusively on BroadwayWorld.
Roundabout and New Victory Theater Launch SEATS ON THE SPECTRUM Initiative

Seats on the Spectrum, a new accessibility initiative, has partnered with Roundabout Theatre Company and the New Victory Theater to pilot a program making mainstream performances welcoming to audience members on the autism spectrum. Learn more about the initiative.
Karen Mason Celebrates Kander & Ebb With New Album KAREN MASON AND ALL THAT JAZZ!

Karen Mason has announced a new album, KAREN MASON AND ALL THAT JAZZ, celebrating the works of Kander & Ebb.
Industry Pro Newsletter: Nataki Garret and Christopher Ashley Moving To New Leadership Posts

Nataki Garrett’s appointment as Chair of Theatre Communications Group to a new report on gender disparities in ballet leadership, as well as the announcement of Roundabout’s New Artistic Director, and a transition at the Houston Ballet. Additionally, industry trends such as theater ticket insurance and dynamic pricing.
Karen Mason to Release Album KAREN MASON AND ALL THAT JAZZ! in October

KAREN MASON will release her singular album Karen Mason And All That Jazz! on CD and in digital and streaming formats. For this personal new collection, Karen explores the beloved songbook of John Kander and Fred Ebb.
Christopher Ashley Will Take Over as Roundabout Theatre Company Artistic Director

Christopher Ashley, 17-year Artistic Director of La Jolla Playhouse, will be the new Artistic Director of Roundabout Theatre Company, to begin his tenure in July 2026 with the 2027-28 season.
Review: 54 SINGS THE RINK Pays Tribute to a Kander & Ebb Gem at 54 Below

Charles Kirsch, host of the Backstage Babble podcast, produced Monday night’s 54 Sings The Rink concert, featuring an array of talent who all had some connection to the 1984 musical. The Rink was a treasure, and this concert was a treasure, too, featuring Karen Ziemba, Mary Testa, Caroline O'Connor and many other stars.
Pompano Players Professional Theater Company to Launch at the Pompano Beach Cultural Center

The Pompano Players debut at the Pompano Beach Cultural Center, bringing a dynamic lineup of theatrical performances to the community. Discover their upcoming shows and experience local talent on stage.
See Laura and Linda Benanti & More Next Week at 54 Below

Next week, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. See the full lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.
What's Coming to Broadway in 2025

Check out a full list of what shows are coming to Broadway in 2025 including new plays, musicals, revivals and stars, stars, stars.
Linda Eder, Laura and Linda Benanti, and More to Play 54 Below Next Month

Next month, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond.
Del Hughes Awards Honorees for Lifetime Achievement in the Art of Stage Management, The Founders Award & Special Recognition Award Revealed

The Stage Managers’ Association (SMA) has announced its annual Del Hughes Awards for Lifetime Achievement in the Art of Stage Management.
Roundabout Theatre Company's 2024-25 Season Now On Sale

Single tickets are now on sale for Roundabout Theatre Company's 2024-2025 season on Broadway and Off-Broadway. Learn more about the season how to purchase
Video: Amy Ryan 'Freaked Out' After Accepting DOUBT Role

Amy Ryan, who has been nominated for a Tony Award for her performance as Sister Aloysius in the Broadway production of Doubt, visited Live with Kelly and Mark on Wednesday to talk about some of her latest projects. During the interview, she recalls preparing for her role in the play with only a week's notice. Watch the interview!
Video: Quincy Tyler Bernstine Thinks DOUBT Was a Perfect Experience

In this video, watch as Tony nominee Quincy Tyler Bernstine chats about what this nomination means to her, what made Doubt so special, and so much more.
Lillias White to Perform at TDF's Wendy Wasserstein Project Year End Ceremony

TDF will host its annual Wendy Wasserstein Project ceremony at The Gerald W. Lynch Theater at John Jay College. Learn more and see how to attend.
Video: Amy Ryan Discusses Her Tony Nominated Role in DOUBT: 'It Was a Wild Ride'

Amy Ryan, who was recently nominated for a Tony Award for her performance as Sister Aloysius in the Broadway production of Doubt, visited The Daily Show on Wednesday to discuss her experience doing the play with very little prep. Watch the interview!
TOOTSIE Stars Santino Fontana and Sarah Stiles Star In BRENDA AND BILLY (AND THE POTHOS PLANT), Streaming This Week

Catch the online premiere of BRENDA AND BILLY (AND THE POTHOS PLANT), featuring performances by Santino Fontana and Sarah Stiles. Don't miss this exciting digital event.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Scott Ellis been in?

Scott Ellis has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

How many West End shows has Scott Ellis been in?

Scott Ellis has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Scott Ellis been nominated for?

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.

What awards has Scott Ellis won?

Scott Ellis has received several prestigious awards including Outstanding Director - Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for 1776, Best Director of a Musical at the Olivier Awards for She Loves Me, Best Director - Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards also for She Loves Me, and Outstanding Director - Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for both A Little Night Music and The World Goes Round.

How many shows has Scott Ellis written?

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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