Sonya Tayeh
Sonya Tayeh is a New York City based Tony Award winning choreographer and director. Since paving her professional career her work has been characterized as a blend of powerful versatility and theatrical range.
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Sonya Tayeh is a New York City based Tony Award winning choreographer and director. Since paving her professional career her work has been characterized as a blend of powerful versatility and theatrical range. Upcoming: Gatsby (A.R.T/Dir. Rachel Chavkin). Selected credits include: Moulin Rouge! The Musical! (Broadway, World Wide/Dir. Alex Timbers), The Sign in Sidney Brustein’s Window (Broadway/Dir. Anne Kauffman), Is It Thursday Yet? (La Jolla Playhouse and Perelman Arts Center/Directed, Conceived and Co Choreographed), Sing Street (Huntington Theatre, Boston/Dir. Rebecca Taichman), Martha Graham Dance Company (Joyce Theatre/Tour), American Ballet Theatre/What Becomes of Love Dance Film, Unveiling with Moses Sumney and dancers (Fall For Dance/City Center), The Lucky Ones (Ars Nova/Dir. Anne Kauffman), Hundred Days (New York Theatre Workshop/Dir. Anne Kauffman), Kung Fu (Signature Theatre/Dir. Leigh Silverman). She has received many accolades for her versatile work, including a Tony award, two Emmy nominations, two Drama Desk awards, an Obie Award and two Lucille Lortel Awards for Outstanding Choreography.
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Videos
Video: Kelsie Watts Performs 'Firework' in MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL
by A.A. Cristi - 2026-05-07 10:30:20
Video: Watch the Teaser for GIRL, INTERRUPTED at The Public Theater
by Gillian Blum - 2026-03-22 23:09:49
Video: 'Come What May' from Netherlands Production of MOULIN ROUGE!
by Joshua Wright - 2026-02-16 13:31:45
Video: MOULIN ROUGE! Stars Solea Pfeiffer & Jordan Fisher Perform 'Your Song' on TODAY
by A.A. Cristi - 2025-05-01 16:54:39
Video: Solea Pfeiffer Performs 'Firework' From MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-02-18 15:13:31
Video: Kit Connor Talks Returning to Stage Roots in ROMEO + JULIET
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-01-03 10:25:58
Video: The Ladies of THE OUTSIDERS Show Off Their Broadway Crib
by Joey Mervis - 2024-12-11 14:23:03
Gabby Beans, Tommy Dorfman & More Will Join Kit Connor and Rachel Zegler in ROMEO + JULIET
by Nicole Rosky - 2024-08-12 09:31:11
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by Bruce Glikas - Sep 4, 2026
Just last weekend, Moulin Rouge! The Musical, played its final performance at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre, following 24 previews and 2297 regular performances. Watch videos from the special performance here and check out photos from inside the final show and after party here.
by Adela González Pérez - Sep 3, 2026
Stage Entertainment convoca un proceso de selección abierto hasta el 13 de septiembre de 2026 para encontrar a los protagonistas de la gran superproducción de Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Aug 31, 2026
Following the final performance of Moulin Rouge! on Broadway, several former actors who played the roles of Christian and Satine took the stage to perform 'Come What May.' Watch the video here!
by Sidney Paterra - Aug 30, 2026
Broadway says goodbye to Moulin Rouge! The Musical, which concludes its run at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre, following 24 previews and 2297 regular performances. The theatre will soon be home to Paddington, which begins performances on March 30, 2027.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 18, 2026
Aaron Tveit is returning to Moulin Rouge! The Musical on Broadway. Get a first look at photos of Tveit as Christian alongside Kelsie Watts who plays Satine!
by Stephi Wild - Aug 18, 2026
Tony Award-winner Aaron Tveit, who originated the role of “Christian” in the Moulin Rouge! The Musical's world premiere and on Broadway, is returning to the show!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 17, 2026
Following a world premiere at Aviva Studios in Manchester, The Joyce Theater Foundation will present the North American premiere of The Surge: An Ode to Sinéad O’Connor, conceived, choreographed, and directed by Tony Award-winning artist Sonya Tayeh.
by Marissa Faith Curley - Aug 15, 2026
Marvel Studios officially unveiled the principal cast of its new X-Men movie at D23, giving the MCU’s mutant franchise its first major lineup, reported Marvel.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 12, 2026
Martha Graham Dance Company will present masterworks, new commissions, and Lamentation Variations while touring the US, Canada, England, Spain, Mexico, and China.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 23, 2026
Tony Award-winner Aaron Tveit, who originated the role of “Christian” in Moulin Rouge! The Musical's world premiere and on Broadway, will return one final time for a strictly limited engagement of 15 performances.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 15, 2026
Seattle Theatre Group announced its 2026/27 Performing Arts Series, featuring 15 performances spanning jazz, dance, global music, and theatre, including a newly commissioned work from Perfume Genius and Kate Wallich.
by Jonathan Netek - Jul 15, 2026
Baz Luhrmann’s revolutionary film comes to life onstage, remixed into a musical mash-up extravaganza. Directed by Tony Award winner Alex Timbers, MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL is a theatrical celebration of Truth, Beauty, Freedom and, above all, Love.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 14, 2026
Moulin Rouge! The Musical will welcome AK Naderer to the company in July, replacing Samantha Dodemaide as 'Nini'. The Broadway production of Moulin Rouge! The Musical will end its run in August.
by Theresa Bertram - Jul 10, 2026
There are musicals that entertain, and then there are musicals that completely overwhelm your senses in the most glorious way imaginable. Winner of 10 Tony Awards®, including Best Musical, Moulin Rouge! The Musical, now playing at Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville through July 12, is firmly in that second category.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 25, 2026
Check out new production photos of the world premiere of The Surge: An Ode to Sinéad O'Connor, created by Tony Award-winning choreographer and director Sonya Tayeh (Moulin Rouge! The Musical!), opening June 25-27, 2026 at Aviva Studios, Manchester, home of Factory International.
by - Jun 25, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is June 25, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 24, 2026
You can now get a first look at additional images of the world premiere of Black Swan at A.R.T. Tony Award winner Sonya Tayeh returns to the A.R.T. to bring the Oscar-nominated psychological thriller Black Swan to the stage.
by Doug Poms - Jun 21, 2026
This dazzling production, a feast for the eyes and ears, runs through June 28 at the Kennedy Center. The show delivers a fun, nostalgic and moving experience.
by - Jun 16, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is June 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 Stephi Wild - Jun 15, 2026
Critics weigh in on the Black Swan world premiere at American Repertory Theater, directed by Tony winner Sonya Tayeh, with music by Dave Malloy.
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Outstanding Choreography (Drama Desk Awards) for Moulin Rouge!, Outstanding Choreographer (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Moulin Rouge!, Best Choreography (Tony Awards) for Moulin Rouge!, Outstanding Choreographer (The Lortels) for The Lucky Ones, Outstanding Choreography (Drama Desk Awards) for Kung Fu and Outstanding Choreographer (The Lortels) for Kung Fu.
Sonya Tayeh has won the following awards: Outstanding Choreography (Drama Desk Awards) for Moulin Rouge!, Outstanding Choreographer (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Moulin Rouge!, Best Choreography (Tony Awards) for Moulin Rouge!, Outstanding Choreographer (The Lortels) for The Lucky Ones, and Outstanding Choreographer (The Lortels) for Kung Fu.
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