Susan Stroman

Birth Place: Wilmington, DE, USA

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A five-time Tony Award winning director and choreographer most known for Crazy For You, Contact, The Scottsboro Boys, and The Producers. Her work has been honored with Olivier, Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle, Lucille Lortel and a record six Astaire Awards.

She directed and choreographed The Producers, winner of a record-making 12 Tony Awards including Best Direction and Best Choreography.

She co-created, directed and choreographed the Tony Award winning musical Contact for Lincoln Center Theater, which was honored with a 2003 Emmy Award for “Live from Lincoln Center”.

She directed and choreographed the critically acclaimed musical The Scottsboro Boys on Broadway and in the West End, where it was honored with the 2014 Evening Standard Award for Best Musical. She most recently directed the Broadway play POTUS: Or, Behind Every Great Dumbass are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive. Other Broadway credits include Oklahoma!, Show Boat, Prince of Broadway, Bullets Over Broadway, Big Fish, Young Frankenstein, Thou Shalt Not, The Music Man, The Frogs, Big, Steel Pier, Picnic, and Crazy for You.

Off-Broadway credits include: The Beast in the Jungle, Dot, Flora the Red Menace, And the World Goes ’Round, Happiness and The Last Two People on Earth: An Apocalyptic Vaudeville starring Mandy Patinkin and Taylor Mac.

For ten years she choreographed Madison Square Garden’s annual spectacular A Christmas Carol. She made her Metropolitan Opera debut directing and choreographing The Merry Widow, starring Renée Fleming.

Her London West End productions include Crazy For You, Oklahoma!, Show Boat, Contact, The Producers, and Young Frankenstein.

For New York City Ballet, she created Double Feature, a full-length ballet featuring the music of Irving Berlin and Walter Donaldson, and For the Love of Duke, featuring the music of Duke Ellington. 

‍Other ballet credits include But Not For Me for the Martha Graham Company and Take Five…More or Less for Pacific Northwest Ballet. Her choreography received an Emmy Award nomination for the HBO presentation Liza – Live from Radio City Music Hall, starring Liza Minnelli. She received the American Choreography Award for her work in Columbia Pictures feature film Center Stage. She directed and choreographed The Producers: The Movie Musical, nominated for 4 Golden Globes. 

She directed and choreographed the Broadway bound Ahrens/Flaherty musical Little Dancer for The Kennedy Center and Seattle’s 5th Avenue Theater. In collaboration with the Williamstown Theatre Festival, she directed the play Photograph 51 for Audible. 

She is an Associate Director for Lincoln Center Theater and a member of the Board of Directors for the Ronald O. Perelman Center for the Performing Arts located at the World Trade Center.

She is the recipient of the George Abbott Award for Lifetime Achievement in the American Theater and an inductee of the Theater Hall of Fame in New York City.

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Susan Stroman STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1979
Leslie Daw

Harriet Underwood (Understudy)

Susan Stroman Productions

 
[Broadway, 2024]
Director
 
[West End, 2023]
Direction & Choreography
 
[Broadway, 2023]
Choreographer
Director
 
[Regional (US), 2019]
Director & Choreographer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2018]
Director/Choreographer
 
[West End, 2017] [Replacement]
Director and choreography[Replacement]
 
[Broadway, 2017]
Co-Director, Choreographer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2017]
Director, Choreographer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2016]
Director
 
[International Tour, 2015]
Choreography
 
[West End, 2014]
Direction and Choreography
 
[Broadway, 2014]
Director
Choreographer
 
[West End, 2013]
Director
Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 2013]
Director
Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 2010]
Choreographer
Director
 
[West End, 2010]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2010]
Director
Choreographer
 
[US Tour, 2009]
Director
Choreographer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2009]
Director
Choreographer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2009]
Director
Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 2007]
Choreographer
Director
 
[West End, 2004]
Director/Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 2004]
Director
Choreographer
 
[Canada, 2003]
Director/Choreographer
 
[US Tour, 2003]
Director/Choreographer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2003]
Choreographer
 
[US Tour, 2002]
Director/Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 2002]
Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 2001]
Choreographer
Director
Director/Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 2001]
Director/Choreographer
Director
Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 2000]
Director
Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 2000]
Director/Choreographer
Choreographer
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 1999]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 1999]
Director/Choreographer
 
[Off-Broadway, 1999]
Choreographer
 
[Off-Broadway, 1998]
Choreographer
 
[West End, 1998]
Choreographer
 
[West End, 1998]
Choreographer
 
[Australia, 1998]
Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 1997]
Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 1996]
Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 1994]
Choreographer
 
[West End, 1993]
Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 1992]
Choreographer
 
[Off-Broadway, 1991]
Choreographer
 
[Off-Broadway, 1991]
Choreographer
Choreographer
 
[Milburn, NJ (Regional), 1990]
Choreographer
 
[Off-Broadway, 1990]
Choreographer
 
[Milburn, NJ (Regional), 1989]
Choreographer
 
[Off-Broadway, 1988]
Choreographer
 
[Off-Broadway, 1987]
Choreographer
 
[Off-Off-Broadway, 1986]
Director
 
[Regional (US), 1984]
Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 1980]
Assistant Choreographer
Assistant Director
Dance Captain
 
[New York, 2006]
Director

Writing

Conceiver
Conceiver
Conceiver
Bookwriter
Conceiver

Susan Stroman Movies

[1998]You've Got Mail choreographer

[2000]Center Stage choreographer

[2005]The Producers choreographer

Susan Stroman Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2023 - Outstanding Choreography

Susan Stroman, New York, New York

Tony Awards - 2023 - Best Choreography

Susan Stroman, New York, New York

Drama Desk Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Choreography

Susan Stroman, Bullets Over Broadway: The Musical

Drama Desk Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Director of a Musical

Susan Stroman, Bullets Over Broadway: The Musical

Olivier Awards - 2014 - Best Director

Susan StromanThe Scottsboro Boys

Olivier Awards - 2014 - Best Theatre Choreographer

Susan StromanThe Scottsboro Boys

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Choreographer

Susan Stroman, Bullets Over Broadway: The Musical

Tony Awards - 2014 - Best Choreography

Susan Stroman, Bullets Over Broadway: The Musical

Tony Awards - 2011 - Best Choreography

Susan Stroman, The Scottsboro Boys

Tony Awards - 2011 - Best Direction of a Musical

Susan Stroman, The Scottsboro Boys

Drama Desk Awards - 2010 - Outstanding Choreography

Susan Stroman, The Scottsboro Boys

The Lortels - 2010 - Outstanding Choreographer

Susan Stroman, The Scottsboro Boys

Drama Desk Awards - 2008 - Outstanding Choreography

Susan Stroman, Young Frankenstein

Olivier Awards - 2005 - Best Director

Susan Stroman, The Producers

Tony Awards - 2002 - Best Choreography

Susan Stroman, Oklahoma!

Tony Awards - 2001 - Best Choreography

Susan Stroman, The Producers

Tony Awards - 2000 - Best Choreography

Susan Stroman, The Music Man

Tony Awards - 1997 - Best Choreography

Susan Stroman, Steel Pier

Tony Awards - 1995 - Best Choreography

Susan Stroman, Show Boat

Tony Awards - 1992 - Best Choreography

Susan Stroman, Crazy for You

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1991 - Best Choreography

Susan StromanAnd the World Goes Round

Susan Stroman Videos

Susan Stroman News


Photos: First Look at THE WORLD GOES 'ROUND at Rubicon Theatre

Check out production photos from Rubicon Theatre's production of THE WORLD GOES ‘ROUND, running through December 23, here!

Tony-Winner Jesse Tyler Ferguson To Be Honored At Vineyard Theatre 2024 Gala

Vineyard Theatre Artistic Director Sarah Stern and Managing Director Suzanne Appel are pleased to announce that the Vineyard's Annual Gala will honor Tony Award winning actor Jesse Tyler Ferguson (Take Me Out). The Gala will be held Monday, February 26, 2024 beginning at 6:00 PM at the Edison Ballroom (240 West 47th Street). 

Mandy Patinkin To Perform At The Michigan Theater in February

Mandy Patinkin in Concert: BEING ALIVE comes to the Michigan Theater in Ann Arbor, MI. Don't miss this electrifying evening of Broadway and classic American tunes performed by the acclaimed actor and singer Mandy Patinkin. Get your tickets now!

Vineyard Theatre Partners With The League Of Livestream Theater For WorldWide Live Stream Of John J. Caswell, Jr.'s SCENE PARTNERS

Sarah Stern, Artistic Director and Suzanne Appel, Managing Director of Vineyard Theatre, have announced that, in partnership with The League Of Live Stream Theater (LOLST), the final four performances of Scene Partners will be streamed worldwide on December 15 at 7:00 PM ET, December 16 at 2:00 PM and 7:30 PM ET and December 17 at 2:00 PM ET.

Susan Stroman to Receive 2023 Louis Auchincloss Prize From Museum of the City of New York

Museum of the City of New York to present the 2023 Louis Auchincloss Prize to award-winning director and choreographer Susan Stroman.

Seth Sikes, Lillias White, and More to Play 54 Below Next Week

Next week, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club and 2022 Tony Awards Honoree for Excellence in the Theatre, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. 54 Below celebrates Broadway musicals and writers of the past and present, promoting an ongoing engagement with their work. 

Tony Yazbeck Joins AMERICAN SPORTS STORY With Lindsay Mendez & Josh Andrés Rivera

Tony Yazbeck has joined Ryan Murphy’s latest FX anthology American Sports Story. Yazbeck will play a key recurring role opposite the previously reported Tony winner Lindsay Mendez, West Side story and Hamilton alum Josh Andrés Rivera, and Patrick Schwarzenegger.

Vineyard Theatre Reveals 2023-24 Award Recipients

This year, the Paula Vogel Playwriting Award, Susan Stroman Directing Award and Colman Domingo Award will be given during the company's annual Emerging Artists Celebration, to be held on Friday, December 1 at 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm at the National Arts Club.

Stage Directors and Choreographers Society Announce Annual Membership Meeting Election Results And President's Award

Stage Directors and Choreographers Society (SDC) announced the results of its 2023 Executive Board election at its Annual Membership Meeting on Monday night, November 13.

Terrence McNally New Works Incubator Now Accepting Applications for Cycle 2

Rattlestick Theatre, the Terrence McNally Foundation, and Tom Kirdahy Productions (TKP) announced today applications for Cycle 2 of the Terrence McNally New Works Incubator.

Photos: On the Red Carpet for Classic Stage Company's 2023 Gala, Honoring Sarah L. Douglas and John Weidman

Just last night, Classic Stage Company celebrated its 2023 Gala, honoring theatrical agent Sarah L. Douglas of SLD Associates and John Weidman. BroadwayWorld was there for the big night and you can check out photos from the red carpet arrivals here!

Black Friday Deals: Tickets From £15 for CRAZY FOR YOU, at the Gillian Lynne Theatre

Black Friday Deals: Tickets from just £15 for Crazy For You Directed and choreographed by multi-Tony and Olivier award winner Susan Stroman, this spectacular production transfers from a sell-out season at the Chichester Festival Theatre.

19th Annual Fred Ebb Award To Be Presented To Freya Catrin Smith & Jack Williams

The 19th Annual Fred Ebb Award will be presented to Freya Catrin Smith & Jack Williams.

Rubicon Theatre Company to Present Kander & Ebb Musical Revue THE WORLD GOES 'ROUND Directed By Wren T. Brown

Rubicon Theatre Company will present 'THE WORLD GOES 'ROUND,' a Kander & Ebb Musical Revue directed by Wren T. Brown. Get all the details about the opening night on December 9th at the Rubicon Theatre in Ventura!

Review: MASTERVOICES' THE FROGS Made a Little-known Sondheim Score Soar at Jazz At Lincoln Center

The Frogs is a humorous piece of fluff, with great character songs, and lush choral works. MasterVoices hit it out of the park with this exquisite staging of an interesting work that’s unlikely to get a revival like this anytime soon.

Christian Noll, Elena Shaddow & Lee Roy Reams Join FINAL FIFTY KEY STAGE MUSICALS

Join Christian Noll, Elena Shaddow, and Lee Roy Reams as they celebrate the final performance of 50 key stage musicals at 54 Below. Don't miss this incredible night of musical theater nostalgia.

The Drama Book Shop Announces Upcoming Author Events

The Drama Book Shop presents a series of events featuring new theatrical literary works by authors and playwrights. Join them for inspiring discussions and celebrations of the power of American theater. Reserve your seat on their website.

SCENE PARTNERS Extended for Two Weeks at Vineyard Theatre

Vineyard Theatre will present a two-week extension for the world premiere of Scene Partners by John J. Caswell, Jr. (Wet Brain), directed by Tony Award winner Rachel Chavkin (Hadestown).

FIFTY KEY STAGE MUSICALS Comes to 54 Below Next Month

The last edition of the critically acclaimed 54 Below series FIFTY KEY STAGE MUSICALS will play on Monday, November 20th, 2023 at 7:00pm.

Jason Danieley, Tony Yazbeck & Julia Lester Join Lineup for Classic Stage Company's 2023 Gala

Get the latest updates on the Classic Stage Company's 2023 Gala, including the addition of Jason Danieley, Tony Yazbeck, and Julia Lester to the star-studded lineup. Reserve your tickets now for this exciting event honoring theatrical agent Sarah L. Douglas and John Weidman.

Susan Stroman FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Susan Stroman has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

Susan Stroman has not appeared in the West End

Susan Stroman has been nominated for several awards throughout her career. Some of her notable nominations include Outstanding Choreography at the Drama Desk Awards for "New York, New York," Outstanding Direction of a Musical at the Drama League Awards for "New York, New York," Outstanding Choreography at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "New York, New York," and Best Choreography at the Tony Awards for "New York, New York." She has also been nominated for Outstanding Choreography at the Drama Desk Awards for "Bullets Over Broadway: The Musical," Outstanding Director of a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for "Bullets Over Broadway: The Musical," Best Director at the Olivier Awards for "The Scottsboro Boys," and Best Theatre Choreographer at the Olivier Awards for "The Scottsboro Boys." Other nominations include Outstanding Choreography at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "Happiness," Outstanding Choreography at the Drama Desk Awards for "Young Frankenstein," Best Director at the Olivier Awards for "The Producers," Best Theatre Choreographer at the Olivier Awards for "The Producers," Best Entertainment at the Olivier Awards for "Contact," and many more. She has also received nominations for her work on "Oklahoma!," "The Music Man," "Steel Pier," "Big," "A Christmas Carol," "Show Boat," "Crazy for You," and "And the World Goes Round." Susan Stroman's talent and contributions to Broadway have been recognized by various award organizations.

Susan Stroman has won numerous awards for her outstanding work in choreography and directing on Broadway. Some of her notable awards include Outstanding Choreography at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "New York, New York" and "Oklahoma!", Best Choreography at the Tony Awards for "The Producers", "Contact", "Show Boat", "Crazy for You", and "And the World Goes Round", and Best Theatre Choreographer at the Olivier Awards for "Oklahoma!" and "Crazy for You". She has also received recognition at the Drama Desk Awards, Lortel Awards, Drama League Awards, and Helen Hayes Awards for her exceptional contributions to the theater industry.

Susan Stroman has written 3 shows including And the World Goes 'Round (Conceiver), Steel Pier (Conceiver), Contact (Conceiver).

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