Thomas Kail
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Exclusive: First Look at Ayo Edebiri & Don Cheadle in PROOF on Broadway (Apr 14, 2026)
Phillipa Soo Says Her Favorite HAMILTON Song Isn’t One She Performed (Apr 14, 2026)
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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Videos
Video: Ariana DeBose Was 'So Proud' to Reunite with HAMILTON Cast for Tonys Performance
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-03-27 13:33:33
Video: See Catherine Lagaʻaia, Dwayne Johnson in the New Trailer for Disney's Live-Action MOANA
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
Video: Leslie Odom Jr. Looks Back at 10 Years of HAMILTON, Talks Return to Iconic Role
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-09-29 11:19:08
Video: Jonathan Groff Open to Returning as King George in Broadway’s HAMILTON
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-09-19 10:36:53
Video: Lin-Manuel Miranda & Phillipa Soo Recreate Viral HAMILTON Trend
by Joshua Wright - 2025-09-04 10:37:38
Video: Thayne Jasperson Reflects on 10 Years of HAMILTON on GOOD MORNING AMERICA
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-08-11 15:12:08
Video: HAMILTON Celebrates 10 Years on Broadway With Mega-Mix Curtain Call
by A.A. Cristi - 2025-08-06 23:55:26
Video: Lin-Manuel Miranda, Jimmy Fallon, & The Roots Perform a 'Classroom Instruments' HAMILTON Medley
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-08-06 10:39:38
Video: Watch Doechii Dance to a HAMILTON Remix After Her Broadway-Inspired Grammys Performance
by Michael Major - 2025-02-05 09:33:28
Video: Christopher Jackson Sings Early Version of HAMILTON's 'Right-Hand Man'
by Nicole Rosky - 2025-01-30 12:16:28
Video: Watch Phillipa Soo's First HAMILTON Audition For 'Hamilten' Celebration
by Michael Major - 2025-01-07 11:59:42
Video: HAMILTON Wishes Happy Anniversary to Alexander and Eliza Hamilton
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-12-14 14:46:10
News
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 17, 2026
Reviews are in for the first Broadway revival of Proof, David Auburn’s Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning play. The limited, 16-week engagement, directed by Thomas Kail, is in performances now at the Booth Theatre. Get all the critics reactions in our review roundup!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 14, 2026
Preview performances are underway for the first Broadway revival of Proof, David Auburn’s Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning play. BroadwayWorld is very excited to bring you an exclusive first look at the cast in action here.
by Michael Major - Apr 14, 2026
Phillipa Soo has revealed her favorite Hamilton song – but it's not one she sang. The Tony-nominated original cast member of the hit musical recently divulged that her favorite song from the musical is 'Wait For It,' which is sung by Aaron Burr.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 7, 2026
The FSCJ Artist Series Broadway in Jacksonville has announced the 26/27 Broadway season shows coming to the Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts. Learn more about the lineup here!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 5, 2026
Being back on Broadway is never something Thomas Kail takes for granted. As he prepares to bring Proof back to the stage—this time at the Booth Theatre—the Tony-winning director is approaching the beloved play with both reverence and curiosity. Kail is focused on rediscovering what makes the piece resonate, 25 years after its debut. It’s about honoring what came before while opening the door to something new.
by Team BWW - Apr 2, 2026
Chicago 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. Check out our top Chicago picks for Spring 2026!
by Stephi Wild - Apr 2, 2026
Freestyle Love Supreme is set to reunite for a special performance next month to benefit the LUNGevity Foundation. The performance will take place on May 13 at Tribeca 360.
by Team BWW - Apr 1, 2026
Spring has sprung, and with it's arrival, comes new plays for theatre lovers of all kinds. Whether you live for intense dramas or would rather escape with zany comedies, there's something for everyone both on and off-Broadway in April 2026.
by Michael Major - Apr 1, 2026
Tuesday night, the Broadway revival of Proof played its first preview. Watch a new video of Ayo Edebiri, Don Cheadle, Jin Ha, and Kara Young taking their first bows on Broadway!
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 28, 2026
Rehearsals are officially underway for for the first-ever Broadway revival of David Auburn’s Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning play Proof, directed by Tony Award winner Thomas Kail. Watch in this video as the cast unpacks their roles.
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 27, 2026
During a visit to The Tonight Show, Ariana DeBose spoke about reuniting with the cast of Hamilton at the 2025 Tony Awards to celebrate the musical's 10th anniversary. Watch her interview now.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 27, 2026
Regions Bank Broadway in Atlanta has announced its 2026/2027 season at the Fox Theatre. The lineup includes Hamilton, Death Becomes Her, and Buena Vista Social Club, alongside several Atlanta premieres.
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 23, 2026
Disney has dropped a brand new trailer for Moana, the live-action reimagining of the 2016 animated hit, hitting theaters this July. Watch the trailer to see the beloved animated world come to life in live-action.
by - Mar 18, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is March 18, 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 - Mar 17, 2026
Two-time Tony Award winner Kara Young will join the cast of the first ever Broadway revival of David Auburn’s Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning play Proof, directed by Tony Award winner Thomas Kail.
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 13, 2026
The first ever Broadway revival of David Auburn’s Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning play Proof, is coming to Broadway. Watch in this video as the whole company chats more about what audiences can expect.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 11, 2026
Higher Ground, the media company founded by President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama, will serve as a co-producer of the Broadway revival of Proof.
by Jennifer Broski - Mar 10, 2026
The first ever Broadway revival of David Auburn’s Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning play Proof, is coming to Broadway. Check out photos of the new marquee at the Booth Theatre- most recently home to Little Bear Ridge Road, which closed on December 24, 2025.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 6, 2026
Leslie Odom, Jr. will reprise the role of Aaron Burr, which he originated in the Broadway production of Hamilton, for a strictly limited nine week season in the West End production. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 6, 2026
Straz Center for the Performing Arts has announced the 2026-2027 Bank of America Broadway at Straz Center season. The lineup includes Buena Vista Social Club, Death Becomes Her, and more! Learn more here.
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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.
Outstanding Direction of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Sweeney Todd; 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; and Outstanding Director (The Lortels) for Hamilton.
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