BIO
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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Thomas Kail, Sweeney Todd
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Videos
Video: Watch Lin-Manuel Miranda and Dwayne Johnson Perform 'You're Welcome' at MOANA Screening Event
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-07-10 11:44:26
Video: HAMILTON Documentary SPARK INTO A FLAME Debuts on YouTube
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-06-16 10:54:36
Lin-Manuel Miranda Writes New Song for Live-Action MOANA; Listen to it Now
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-06-15 12:12:35
Video: HAMILTON Cast Sings 'New York, New York' For the Knicks at Curtain Call
by Michael Major - 2026-06-14 21:04:36
Video: Behind-the-Scenes of MOANA with Catherine Laga'aia, Lin-Manuel Miranda & More
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-06-11 14:57:11
Video: HAMILTON Stars Perform 'The Schuyler Sisters' at the NBA Finals
by Michael Major - 2026-06-11 13:23:36
Video: Michelle Obama Highlights the Importance of Black Storytelling in PROOF
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-05-22 13:40:46
Video: Ayo Edebiri Has a Tattoo of a Quote From Her PROOF Co-Star
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-04-29 09:28:49
Video: Why Don Cheadle Doesn't Want to Know Who's in the Audience for PROOF
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-04-21 15:48:50
Video: Don Cheadle and Ayo Edebiri Discuss Their Broadway Debuts, Love of Theater on CBS SUNDAY MORNING
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-04-20 10:51:30
Video: Ariana DeBose Was 'So Proud' to Reunite with HAMILTON Cast for Tonys Performance
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-03-27 13:33:33
Video: MOANA Live-Action Trailer Debuts with Dwayne Johnson as Maui
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-03-23 12:23:42
Video: Ayo Edebiri & Don Cheadle Are Getting Ready for Their Broadway Debuts in PROOF
by Nicole Rosky - 2026-03-13 15:04:11
Video: HAMILTON Cast Sings 'My Shot' For 'Hamilten' Music Video
by Michael Major - 2025-11-24 11:06:42
Video: Watch the First Teaser Trailer for Disney's Live-Action MOANA
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-11-17 12:12:04
Video: Watch Kelly and Mark Recreate Viral HAMILTON Trend on LIVE
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-10-31 12:21:56
Video: Ayo Edebiri Talks Returning to Her Stage Roots in Broadway's PROOF
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-10-03 12:18:01
News
by Joshua Wright - Jul 24, 2026
Hollywood Records is set to release the Moana: Voices Across the Ocean inspired-by album, featuring music connected to the animated film franchise.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 24, 2026
Leslie Odom Jr. exited Thursday's Hamilton matinee in London's West End after the first act. The Tony Award winner is expected to return for Friday evening's performance.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 21, 2026
New production photos are now available of Tony and Grammy Award winner Leslie Odom, Jr. making his West End debut in Hamilton at London's Victoria Palace Theatre. Odom reprises his Tony-winning performance as Aaron Burr through September 5.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 17, 2026
Ed Begley Jr. and Hayden Begley star in David Auburn's PROOF, directed by Stuart Rogers, at the El Portal Theatre in North Hollywood. See photos of the production.
by Sidney Paterra - Jul 19, 2026
Broadway says goodbye to Proof, which closes at the Booth Theatre, following 15 previews and 109 regular performances. The next tenant for the venue has not yet been announced.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 13, 2026
Thomas Kail has given an update on the new film adaptation of Fiddler on the Roof, which he was previously announced to direct. Learn more about what he has to say about the film here.
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 10, 2026
Lin-Manuel Miranda and Dwayne Johnson took the stage for a duet of Maui’s song “You’re Welcome' at the New York screening of Disney's Moana on Thursday. Check out the pre-screening performance now.
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 10, 2026
On Thursday, the global press tour for Disney’s live-action “Moana” made its way to the United Palace Theater in New York to celebrate the film, with Lin-Manuel Miranda, Thomas Kail, and Dwayne Johnson in attendance. Take a look at photos from the red carpet and the screening.
by - Jul 9, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is July 9, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 8, 2026
Critics have spoken on Disney's live-action Moana, directed by Thomas Kail with songs by Lin-Manuel Miranda. See what reviewers think of the remake.
by Fasika Velasco Gomez - Jul 8, 2026
La nueva versión en acción real de VAIANA ya puede verse exclusivamente en cines. Disney acompaña el estreno con nuevas imágenes de la premiere celebrada ayer en Los Ángeles.
by Fasika Velasco Gomez - Jul 6, 2026
La versión acústica de 'Qué hay más allá' acompaña el estreno en cines de VAIANA, la nueva película de acción real de Disney, que llega a las salas el 8 de julio coincidiendo con el décimo aniversario del estreno de la película de animación.
by Michael Major - Jun 30, 2026
Adrienne Warren joins the cast of Proof on Broadway. BroadwayWorld has an exclusive first look at the Tony-winner in the role of 'Claire,' replacing Kara Young. See new photos, also including Ayo Edebiri.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 30, 2026
Single tickets for HAMILTON at the BJCC Concert Hall are now on sale. There will be a lottery for 40 $10 seats for all performances. Details will be announced closer to the engagement.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 30, 2026
All new rehearsal photos have been released ahead of Leslie Odom, Jr.’s West End debut in HAMILTON at the Victoria Palace Theatre. Check out the photos here!
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 1, 2026
Find out the best titles to watch in July, including the filmed version of Hadestown the Musical, Disney's live-action reimagining of Moana, and more.
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 26, 2026
The full soundtrack is here for Disney's live-action Moana, featuring original songs by Lin-Manuel Miranda, Opetaia Foaʻi and Mark Mancina, including the all-new song, “Along The Way.” Listen to it now.
by Adela González Pérez - Jun 26, 2026
La artista se une de nuevo a Disney en la esperada superproducción de acción real que llegará a los cines el 8 de julio de 2026
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 25, 2026
Ed Begley Jr and Hayden Begley will star in PROOF written by David Auburn at the El Portal Theatre. David Auburn’s PROOF is a passionate, intelligent story about fathers and daughters, the nature of genius, and the power of love.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 24, 2026
The Broadway touring production of Hamilton, Lin-Manuel Miranda's Pulitzer Prize-winning musical, is set to play Birmingham's BJCC Concert Hall for eight performances as part of the Broadway in Birmingham series.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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.
Thomas Kail has won the following awards: Outstanding Direction of a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for Sweeney Todd; Best Direction of a Musical at the BroadwayWorld Awards for Hamilton; Best Direction of a Musical at the Tony Awards for Hamilton; Outstanding Director of a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for Hamilton; and Outstanding Director at The Lortels for Hamilton.
