Sonya Tayeh
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BIO
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
News
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.
by R. Scott Reedy - Jun 14, 2026
What did our critic think of BLACK SWAN at American Repertory Theater?
by Team BWW - Jun 10, 2026
Boston is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for Summer 2026 include Oedipus El Rey and more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 9, 2026
The Joyce Theater Foundation has unveiled its Fall ’26/Winter ’27 season, an expansive celebration of daring contemporary voices, internationally acclaimed companies, iconic returning favorites, and more.
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez - Jun 9, 2026
Stage Entertainment España abre audiciones para bailarines de personajes principales, secundarios y de reparto de la producción ganadora de diez premios Tony
by Noelle Hannibal - Jun 7, 2026
ROBERT PETKOFF has had tremendous success on Broadway, the West End and regionally along with film and television. He is also an award winning audio book narrator! I had the chance to chat with Petkoff just prior to MOULIN ROUGE! landing in Montreal, where it will run at Salle Wilfred-Pelletier, Places des Arts, 175 Rue Sainte-Catherine O, Montréal, QC H2X 1Y9 from June 9-14, 2026.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 5, 2026
Tony Award winner Sonya Tayeh (Moulin Rouge! The Musical, Gatsby at A.R.T.) returns to the American Repertory Theater to direct and choreograph Black Swan, a new stage adaptation of the Oscar-nominated psychological thriller. Check out photos from opening night.
by Jennifer Broski - Jun 5, 2026
The world premiere production of Girl, Interrupted written by Martyna Majok and based on the memoir by Susanna Kaysen, has officially opened at The Public Theater. Check out photos from opening night here!
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 4, 2026
Reviews are in for GIRL, INTERRUPTED, the world premiere production written by Pulitzer Prize winner Martyna Majok and based on Susanna Kaysen's bestselling memoir, now playing at The Public Theater.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 4, 2026
The Public Theater has released video highlights from the world premiere of GIRL, INTERRUPTED. Based on Susanna Kaysen's memoir and adapted by Pulitzer Prize winner Martyna Majok.
by - Jun 4, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is June 4, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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.
