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BIO

SHANA CARROLL is co-founding artistic director of Montreal's Les 7 Doigts de la Main (7 Fingers circus company), where she has directed and choreographed the company's major touring shows, including Traces (Drama Desk nomination), Sequence 8, Loft, La Vie, Le Murmure du Coquelicot, Cuisine & Confessions, and Psy. Shana also created the circus show of Queen of the Night at the Diamond Horseshoe in New York, which won the Drama Desk award for Unique Theatrical Experience.


In addition to her work within 7 Fingers, Shana's circus choreography includes the Cirque du Soleil performance at the 84th Annual Academy Awards (2012), the acrobatic design and choreography of Cirque du Soleil's IRIS, and creation of four gold-medal winning acts at the Festival de Cirque de Demain. A former trapeze artist, Shana performed for 20 years in the air, including seven years as original solo trapeze artist for Cirque du Soleil's Saltimbanco (1994-2001).

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Productions

 
[US Tour, 2025]
Co-Choreographer & Circus Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2025]
Director
Choreographer
Writer
Lyrics
 
[Broadway, 2024]
Co-Choreographer
Circus Designer
 
[Broadway, 2016]
Acrobatic Choreographer and Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2011]
Director
Choreographer

Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2024 - Outstanding Choreography

Shana CarrollWater for Elephants

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2024 - Outstanding Choreography (Broadway or Off-Broadway)

Shana CarrollWater for Elephants

Tony Awards - 2024 - Best Choreography

Shana CarrollWater for Elephants

Drama Desk Awards - 2008 - Outstanding Choreography

Shana CarrollTraces

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News


WATER FOR ELEPHANTS National Tour Comes To Playhouse Square March 2026
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 13, 2025

The North American tour of WATER FOR ELEPHANTS has announced full casting ahead of its 2026 engagement at Playhouse Square. The musical, based on Sara Gruen’s bestselling novel, features a book by Rick Elice and music and lyrics by PigPen Theatre Co.
WATER FOR ELEPHANTS Comes To Columbus June, 2026
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 11, 2025

The North American tour of the critically acclaimed bestselling novel WATER FOR ELEPHANTS, hailed as a Critic's Pick by The New York Times, is coming to the Ohio Theatre June 9-14, 2025.
Video: WATER FOR ELEPHANTS on Tour First Look
by Joshua Wright - Oct 24, 2025

Get a first look at the North American Tour of WATER FOR ELEPHANTS in this all-new video. The tour is led by Zachary Keller (Jacob), Helen Krushinski (Marlena), Robert Tully (Mr. Jankowski), Connor Sullivan (August), Javier Garcia (Camel), Ruby Gibbs (Barbara), Grant Huneycutt (Wade), and Tyler West (Walter).
Tickets to WATER FOR ELEPHANTS at the Hobby Center for the Performing Arts to go on Sale This Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 14, 2025

Broadway at the Hobby Center tickets for the North American tour of the critically acclaimed bestselling novel WATER FOR ELEPHANTS, will go on sale Friday, October 17 at 10AM. Learn more!
Tickets to WATER FOR ELEPHANTS Now on Sale at Proctors
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 10, 2025

The North American tour of WATER FOR ELEPHANTS is coming to Proctors as part of the Broadway Series. Learn more about the tour and see how to purchase tickets here!
WATER FOR ELEPHANTS Comes to Lubbock’s Buddy Holly Hall in January 2026
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 8, 2025

Water for Elephants opens the 2025–2026 Broadway at the Buddy Holly Hall Series in Lubbock, TX, January 16–18, 2026. Tickets go on sale Friday, October 10 at 10 a.m..
Review: PASSENGERS at American Repertory Theater's Loeb Drama Center is Trip Worth Taking
by R. Scott Reedy - Sep 8, 2025

Train travel has inspired music and movies, from songs like “I Thought about You,”  “Chattanooga Choo Choo,” “My Baby Takes the Morning Train,” and the beloved Boston classic “Charlie on the M.T.A.” to films including “Strangers on a Train,” “The Incident,” “Girl on a Train,” and, of course, “Murder on the Orient Express.”
Video: Meet The Cast of WATER FOR ELEPHANTS on Tour
by Joshua Wright - Aug 20, 2025

Meet the cast of the North American Tour of WATER FOR ELEPHANTS, which begins performances beginning on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at the Hippodrome Theatre in Baltimore, MD in this all-new video.
Tickets to WATER FOR ELEPHANTS at PPAC to go on Sale This Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 18, 2025

The North American tour of the hit Broadway musical WATER FOR ELEPHANTS is coming to PPAC in December. Learn more about the tour and see how to purchase tickets.
Ticket to WATER FOR ELEPHANTS at The Kentucky Center Now on Sale
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 12, 2025

The North American tour of the critically acclaimed bestselling novel WATER FOR ELEPHANTS is coming to The Kentucky Center. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Zachary Keller and Helen Krushinski to Lead WATER FOR ELEPHANTS National Tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 8, 2025

The cast has been revealed for the North American Tour of WATER FOR ELEPHANTS. Learn more about the tour and see how to purchase tickets to upcoming dates.
Tickets to WATER FOR ELEPHANTS at The France-Merrick Performing Arts Center on Sale Now
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 4, 2025

Tickets for the North American tour of l WATER FOR ELEPHANTS at The France-Merrick Performing Arts Center are on sale now. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!
The 7 Fingers' PASSENGERS to be Presented at A.R.T.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 29, 2025

American Repertory Theater has revealed the cast and creative team for The 7 Fingers’ production of Passengers, written, directed, and choreographed by Shana Carroll. Learn more!
Review: DUEL REALITY at the Shakespeare Theatre Company
by Pamela Roberts - Jul 5, 2025

Woe to Whoa to Wow! DUEL REALITY is an adrenaline-fueled retelling of Romeo & Juliet At the Shakespeare Theatre Company through July 20.
International Circus Artists of Duel Reality Arrive in D.C. Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Jun 17, 2025

 Shakespeare Theatre Company announced the international cast of Duel Reality by The 7 Fingers, a high-flying theatrical take on Romeo and Juliet, which comes to Harman Hall in July.
PASSENGERS Begins Performances at PAC NYC
by Stephi Wild - Jun 11, 2025

The Perelman Performing Arts Center will present the New York premiere of Passengers, a theater, circus and dance experience written, directed and choreographed by Tony Award nominee Shana Carroll .
Review: DUEL REALITY at The Seattle Rep
by Jay Irwin - Jun 5, 2025

Dear Readers, if you were lucky enough to catch the circus arts troupe The 7 Fingers at the Rep back in 2023 with their thrilling “Passengers” show then you know how amazing they are, and you know why the Rep chose to bring them back. But if you missed them back then (or even if you didn’t) now’s your chance to catch them again as they are back in town with their latest offering, “Duel Reality”. And just as before, they’re here to make us gasp, cheer, and even feel with their sometimes death-defying antics.
BLACK SWAN, WONDER World Premiere Musicals And More Set for American Repertory Theater 2025/26 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 5, 2025

American Repertory Theater has announced its 2025/26 season, highlighted by two major world premiere musicals adapted from beloved films—Black Swan and Wonder—featuring a slate of Broadway talent both on and offstage.
Complete Cast Set for PASSENGERS at The Perelman Performing Arts Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 9, 2025

The Perelman Performing Arts Center will present the New York premiere of Passengers, a theater, circus and dance experience written, directed and choreographed by Tony Award nominee Shana Carroll. See who is starring and learn more!
PASSENGERS by The 7 Fingers to Begin Performances at PAC NYC in June
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 21, 2025

The Perelman Performing Arts Center will present the New York premiere of Passengers, a theater, circus and dance experience written, directed and choreographed by Tony Award nominee Shana Carroll. Learn how to purchase tickets.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Shana Carroll been nominated for?

Outstanding Choreography (Drama Desk Awards) for Water for Elephants, Outstanding Choreography (Broadway or Off-Broadway) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Water for Elephants, Best Choreography (Tony Awards) for Water for Elephants and Outstanding Choreography (Drama Desk Awards) for Traces.

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