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Thomas Kail

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Thomas Kail won the 2016 Tony Award for Best Direction of a Musical for Hamilton.

Broadway directing credits include Hamilton; In the Heights; Freestyle Love Supreme; Lombardi; and Magic/Bird. Off-Broadway selected directing credits include the world premiere of Hamilton, Dry Powder, Tiny Beautiful Things, and Kings at The Public Theater; the world premiere of The Wrong Man at MCC theatre, the world premiere of In the Heights, Broke-ology, and the world premiere of When I Come to Die at Lincoln Center Theater; and the world premiere of Daphne’s Dive at Signature Theatre. 

Broadway producing credits include Derren Brown: Secret and Freestyle Love Supreme. Television directing and producing credits include Fosse/Verdon on FX and Grease: Live on Fox.

He is a recipient of a Kennedy Center Honor and is a graduate of Wesleyan University.  

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& JULIET, INTO THE WOODS, and NEW YORK, NEW YORK Cast Members to Join Ham4Ham This Week

The casts of Into the Woods; New York, New York; and & Juliet will perform at this week's Ham4Ham!

Ruthie Ann Miles Out of SWEENEY TODD Due to Covid

Ruthie Ann Miles has revealed via an Instagram story that she has Covid, and will be out of Sweeney Todd for a week. 

Thomas Kail to Direct MOANA Live Action Remake

Tony winner Thomas Kail has been tapped to direct Disney's upcoming live action film adaptation of Moana. The Moana remake will reunite Kail with the film's songwriter Lin-Manuel Miranda, after they previously collaborated on Hamilton. Dwayne 'the Rock' Johnson will return to play the role of Maui.

Video: Disney+ Drops WORLD'S BEST Musical Movie Trailer From FREESTYLE LOVE SUPREME Team

Produced by Thomas Kail, who directed the Broadway smash “Hamilton” and produced and directed the 2020 film version, and Kate Sullivan, the film reunites Kail and Ambudkar who first collaborated as director and performer, respectively, of the improvisational hip-hop comedy musical group Freestyle Love Supreme. Watch the video trailer now!

SOME LIKE IT HOT, PARADE, and More Take Home 2023 Drama Desk Awards; Full List of Winners!

Winners for the 67th Annual Drama Desk Awards were announced today. Among the big winners were Some Like It Hot, Parade, and more.

HAMILTON Will Make Middle Eastern Debut in Abu Dhabi Next Year

The Tony®️, Grammy®️, Olivier and Pulitzer Prize winning musical, HAMILTON, is making its Middle Eastern debut in Abu Dhabi at Etihad Arena next year! The production will run from 17 January until 4 February, 2024.

SWEENEY TODD Will Embark on Tour in 2025

The Tony Award-nominated revival of Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler’s landmark musical Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street will launch a national tour in late winter / early spring of 2025. Find out more about the production here!

Last Chance To Vote For The 20th Annual Theater Fans' Choice Awards; SWEENEY TODD Leads Best Revival of a Musical!

This is the last chance to get your votes in for BroadwayWorld's 20th Annual Theater Fans' Choice Awards, a dazzling part of our 20th Anniversary Celebration!

Broadway Buying Guide: May 30, 2023

Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, May 30, 2023.

Listen: 'My Friends' From the Upcoming Cast Recording of SWEENEY TODD

A new song has been released from the forthcoming cast album for the acclaimed Broadway revival of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. The album will be available later this year.

Photos: Julie Andrews and H.E.R. Visit SWEENEY TODD on Broadway

See photos of Julie Andrews and H.E.R. visiting Sweeney Todd on Broadway.

Ars Nova Announces Lineup For 15th Annual ANT Fest

Ars Nova, under the leadership of Founding Artistic Director Jason Eagan and Producing Executive Director Renee Blinkwolt, has announced the lineup for its 15th Annual ANT Fest featuring 13 shows, 12 of which will premiere in-person and on Ars Nova Supra with one exclusively premiering on Ars Nova Supra.

Amanda Plummer Joins The Cast of JUST ANOTHER DAY at Shadowland Stages

SHADOWLAND STAGES is gearing up for the world premiere of Dan Lauria's funny and poignant new play, JUST ANOTHER DAY, on the MainStage at SHADOWLAND STAGES from June 2nd to June 18th.

Broadway Buying Guide: May 22, 2023

Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, May 22, 2023.

Annaleigh Ashford, SOME LIKE IT HOT, LEOPOLDSTADT & More Win 2023 Drama League Awards

Today, May 19, the best of Broadway gathers to celebrate the 89TH Annual Drama League Awards, which will be held at the Ziegfeld Ballroom. Check back to find out who will win!

Broadway Buying Guide: May 15, 2023

Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, May 15, 2023.

Sara Bareilles, Audra McDonald, Ben Platt & More to Present at The Drama League Awards

Tony Award winners Audra McDonald (Ohio State Murders), Ben Platt (Parade) and more will present the esteemed awards at the 89th Annual Drama League Awards.

Listen: All New Album of Songs From HAMILTON in Germany is Available Now

An all new album has been released, featuring songs from the German production of Hamilton! Hamilton: The German EP is available now on Spotify. Listen to the full album here!

Video: Watch the Cast of HAMILTON in Germany Sing 'Satisfied'

Check out the music video of the cast of Hamilton in Germany performing 'Satisfied'!

National Tour of HAMILTON Comes to the Hershey Theatre During 2024-25 Season

Hershey Theatre has announced the national tour of the revolutionary musical HAMILTON will be part of the 2024-2025 Broadway season in Hershey, Pa.

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Outstanding Direction of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Sweeney Todd , Outstanding Direction of a Musical (Drama League Awards) for Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street , Outstanding Director of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for The Wrong Man , Best Director (Olivier Awards) for Hamilton , Best Direction of a Musical (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Hamilton , Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Hamilton , Outstanding Director of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Hamilton , Outstanding Director of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Hamilton , Outstanding Director (The Lortels) for Hamilton , Outstanding Director of a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Family Furniture , Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for In The Heights Outstanding Director of a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for In the Heights and Outstanding Director of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for In the Heights .

Best Direction of a Musical (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Hamilton, Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Hamilton Outstanding Director of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Hamiltonand Outstanding Director (The Lortels) for Hamilton.

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