Tommy Tune
Birth Place: Wichita Falls, TX, USA
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BIO
Tommy Tune is an American actor, dancer, singer, theatre director, producer, choreographer and a celebrated song & dance man. Over the course of his career, he has won ten Tony Awards, the National Medal of Arts and has his own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
In 1965, Tune made his Broadway debut as a performer in the musical Baker Street. His first Broadway directing and choreography credits were for the original production of The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas in 1978. His direction of Nine The Musical in 1982, which also won the Tony for Best Musical, garnered him his first Tony for direction of a musical. He has gone on to direct and/or choreograph eight Broadway musicals. He directed a new musical titled Turn of the Century, which premiered at the Goodman Theatre in Chicago on September 19, 2008 and closed on November 2, 2008.
Off-Broadway, Tune has directed The Club and Cloud Nine. Tune toured the United States in the Sherman Brothers musical Busker Alley in 1994–1995, and in the stage adaptation of the film Dr. Dolittle in 2006.
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Awards and Nominations
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Tommy Tune, Tommy Tune: White Tie and Tails
Tommy Tune, Grand Hotel
Tommy Tune, The Will Rogers Follies
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Tommy Tune, The Will Rogers Follies
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Tommy Tune, My One and Only
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Tommy Tune, My One and Only
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Tommy Tune, Nine
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Tommy Tune, Cloud 9
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Tommy Tune, A Day in Hollywood/A Night in the Ukraine
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Tommy Tune, The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas
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Tommy Tune, The Club
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Tommy Tune, Seesaw
Videos
Video: Watch Jessica Lee Goldyn Perform 'Music & the Mirror' The York Theatre 2025 Spring Gala
by Michael Major - 2025-03-25 11:43:58
Video: Sam Harris Sings 'You Could Drive A Person Crazy' From COMPANY at 54 Below
by Stephi Wild - 2024-12-04 09:18:47
Video: Jeff Calhoun Opens Up About His Most Personal Project- A COMPLICATED WOMAN
by Backstage Live with Richard Ridge - 2024-05-14 15:14:50
Video: Go Inside the Tommy Tune Awards 2024 at Theatre Under the Stars
by Joshua Wright - 2024-04-04 13:36:59
Exclusive: Go Inside Rehearsals for the GRAND HOTEL 35th Anniversary Reunion Concert
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-02-24 16:00:20
Video: Preview the Costumes of 'The Wondrous Willa Kim' at The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts
by Nicole Rosky - 2023-02-22 13:52:51
VIDEO: 'Put On Your Sunday Clothes' From HELLO, DOLLY! Featured in New Google Ad
by Stephi Wild - 2021-08-21 17:54:39
VIDEO: Casts of FOSSE and CHICAGO Reunite to Tribute Ann Reinking
by Nicole Rosky - 2021-02-12 13:48:32
VIDEO Special: Broadway Celebrates the Legacy of the Late, Great Ann Reinking
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - 2021-01-23 16:34:16
BWW Flashback: Ann Reinking Recounts Memories of Her Career as One of Broadway's Most Legendary Dancers
by Nicole Rosky - 2020-12-15 13:31:00
Broadway Rewind: GRAND HOTEL Returns with James Snyder, Brandon Uranowitz and More!
by Nicole Rosky - 2020-11-21 18:01:00
VIDEO: Living Legend Ann Reinking Visits Backstage LIVE with Richard Ridge!
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - 2020-07-28 17:01:00
VIDEO: Watch Susan Egan Sing 'I Won't Say (I'm In Love)' from Home!
by Nicole Rosky - 2020-04-27 17:19:59
VIDEO: Adam Rothenberg Takes Part in Richard Skipper's #StayHome Campaign
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2020-04-02 11:07:57
VIDEO: Susan Egan Sings Cut Song From HERCULES at Broadway Princess Party
by Stephi Wild - 2020-03-14 17:03:36
VIDEO: Go Behind The Scenes of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST with Susan Egan
by Alan Henry - 2018-07-23 13:05:01
VIDEO: Chita Rivera, Joel Grey, Harvey Fierstein & More Reflect on Memories of Boston's Emerson Colonial Theatre
by Nicole Rosky - 2018-07-11 13:29:04
News
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Feb 22, 2026
Current star of Masquerade Telly Leung discusses with Jennifer Ashley Tepper playing the Phantom in the immersive production, the full circle from Rent fan to Rent actor, Gavin Creel’s leadership during a production that never was, and much more.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 20, 2026
On his 80th birthday, six-time Tony Award–winning producer Kenneth D. Greenblatt has retired as GFour Productions Founder and Chairman. Learn more here.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 18, 2026
The Broadway League Foundation has revealed the 58 participating Regional Awards Programs for the 17th annual Jimmy Awards which will take place at Broadway’s Minskoff Theatre.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 17, 2026
Andrew Lloyd Webber, one of the most influential figures in musical theatre, will be honored by Goodspeed Musicals at their 2026 Gala & Auction. He will be honored with the Goodspeed Musicals Award for Outstanding Contribution to Musical Theatre.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 16, 2026
U.S. Cultural Ambassador Ronald Rand will be bringing Harold Clurman, the 'Elder Statesman of the American Theatre' alive in the South Caroilna premiere of his solo play, Let It Be Art! at the Bluebird Theatre in Orangeburg.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 27, 2026
The Manhattan Association of Cabarets will present the upcoming 40th Annual MAC Awards. At the event, MAC will present Lifetime Achievement Awards to two stars of Broadway, television, film and cabaret: Lillias White and Karen Akers.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 8, 2026
Tommy Tune’s legacy is taking center stage at the University of Houston, thanks to a generous gift from Tune and his sister, Gracey—a new collection that will give students and scholars a front row seat to the artistry of a show business icon.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 22, 2025
Bartlett Sher will be honored with Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation's “Mr. Abbott” Award, given to a director or choreographer in recognition of their outstanding contributions to Broadway.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 23, 2025
Winner of a record-breaking 12 Tony Awards and based on the cult classic film, this comic tour de force spoofs and pays homage to the big, old-fashioned Broadway musical.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 17, 2025
Monday’s Karen Akers concert at Birdland reminded us all why she remains one of the crown jewels of cabaret. Check out photos from the show and learn more here!
by Sherry Shameer Cohen - Sep 5, 2025
Although Stephanie Zimbalist is mostly associated with Hollywood, her heart is in the theater. Zimbalist will be back at the Westport Country Playhouse on September 27th in the one night only performance of The Fitzgeralds: A Reading with Music, which also stars Alec Baldwin.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 25, 2025
The American Tap Dance Foundation (ATDF) will present the 2024 and 2025 Tap City Awards next month at New York Public Library for the Performing Arts at Lincoln Center.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 19, 2025
The Fulton Theatre will present Alfred Uhry's Pulitzer Prize-winning play, Driving Miss Daisy, marking the start of the theatre's 2025/2026 Audience Choice Season. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 18, 2025
54 Below and Tony Award-winning star, Ben Vereen, will present Stephanie Pope: Livin’ It Up! Pope returns, after her critically acclaimed 54 Below debut back in June with her show, Stephanie Pope: Livin’ It Up!
by Stephi Wild - Aug 5, 2025
Due to popular demand, 54 Below has announced an additional performance of Emmy Award winner Jennifer Bassey's “From Sexy Soaps to Classy Cabaret”.
by Debbie Hall - Aug 4, 2025
Jacquelyn Holland-Wright, a 30-year veteran of the Las Vegas and Broadway stages, will take time off from her leading role in the hit musical Menopause the Musical at Harrah’s on the Strip with a return on Sept. 2. She is returning to her native Hawaii to perform the role of Rose in Gypsy with production shows to benefit I’m A Bright Kid Foundation Aug. 8-24.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 29, 2025
On Friday, July 25th, Tony Award Nominee Jasmine Amy Rogers surprised students at Broadway Artists Alliance with a visit. See photos here and learn more about the event!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 29, 2025
BroadwayWorld is saddened to learn of the passing of theatre performer Sandra Weldon. Learn more about the life and career of Weldon on BroadwayWorld here.
by - Jul 24, 2025
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is July 24, 2025 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 - Jul 23, 2025
The American Tap Dance Foundation will present the 2024 and 2025 Tap City Awards at the Bruno Walter Auditorium, located within the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts at Lincoln Center.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Tommy Tune has appeared on Broadway in 7 shows.
Tommy Tune has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.
Tommy Tune's first West End show was Mack & Mabel which opened in 1988
Special Tony Awards for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre (Tony Awards), The Helen Hayes Tribute, sponsored by Jaylee Mead (Helen Hayes Awards) for , Outstanding Choreography (Drama Desk Awards) for Tommy Tune: White Tie and Tails, Best Theatre Choreographer (Olivier Awards) for Grand Hotel, Best Choreography (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Will Rogers Follies , Best Choreography (Tony Awards) for The Will Rogers Follies, Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Will Rogers Follies, Best Director (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Grand Hotel, Best Choreography (Tony Awards) for Grand Hotel, Outstanding Choreography (Drama Desk Awards) for Grand Hotel, Outstanding Director - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Grand Hotel, Special Award (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for My One and Only, Outstanding Choreography (Drama Desk Awards) for My One and Only, Best Choreography (Tony Awards) for My One and Only, Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for My One and Only, Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for My One and Only, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Nine, Outstanding Director of a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Cloud 9, Best Choreography (Tony Awards) for Nine, Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Nine, Outstanding Choreography (Drama Desk Awards) for A Day in Hollywood/A Night in the Ukraine, Best Direction and Choreography (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for A Day in Hollywod / A Night in the Ukraine, Best Choreography (Tony Awards) for A Day in Hollywood/A Night in the Ukraine, Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for A Day in Hollywood/A Night in the Ukraine, Best Choreography (Tony Awards) for The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, Outstanding Choreography (Drama Desk Awards) for The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, Outstanding Director - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, Outstanding Director - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for The Club and Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Seesaw.
Tommy Tune has won numerous prestigious awards throughout his career. He received Special Tony Awards for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre. He was honored with The Helen Hayes Tribute, sponsored by Jaylee Mead, from the Helen Hayes Awards. His Outstanding Choreography wins at the Drama Desk Awards include Tommy Tune: White Tie and Tails, My One and Only, and A Day in Hollywood/A Night in the Ukraine. At the Tony Awards, he won Best Choreography for The Will Rogers Follies, Grand Hotel, My One and Only, and A Day in Hollywood/A Night in the Ukraine. He also earned Best Direction of a Musical for The Will Rogers Follies and Nine. Drama Desk recognized his Outstanding Director - Musical achievements for Grand Hotel, Nine, and The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, as well as Outstanding Director of a Play for Cloud 9. The Outer Critics Circle Awards honored him with a Special Award for My One and Only and Best Direction and Choreography for A Day in Hollywood/A Night in the Ukraine. Additionally, he won Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for My One and Only and Seesaw.
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