Twyla Tharp
Birth Place: Portland, IN, USA
Latest News on Twyla Tharp:
Britton & The Sting in MAMA & Justin Vivian Bond Begin Performances Tonight at Little Island (Jul 24, 2024)
Susan Sarandon Will Host THE OYSTER RADIO HOUR at Little Island (Jul 24, 2024)
American Ballet Theatre Unveils 2024 Fall Season Featuring a World Premiere & More (Jul 18, 2024)
Britton & The Sting in MAMA & Justin Vivian Bond Begin Performances Tonight at Little Island (Jul 24, 2024)
Susan Sarandon Will Host THE OYSTER RADIO HOUR at Little Island (Jul 24, 2024)
American Ballet Theatre Unveils 2024 Fall Season Featuring a World Premiere & More (Jul 18, 2024)
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[ 1965 ] choreographer
[ 1965 ] choreographer
Hair
[ 1979 ] choreographer
[ 1979 ] choreographer
Ragtime
[ 1981 ] choreographer
[ 1981 ] choreographer
White Nights
[ 1985 ] choreographer
[ 1985 ] choreographer
I'll Do Anything
[ 1994 ] choreographer
[ 1994 ] choreographer
Twyla Tharp Awards and Nominations
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2010 - Outstanding Choreography
Twyla Tharp, Come Fly Away
Tony Awards - 2010 - Best Choreography
Twyla Tharp, Come Fly Away
winner
Drama League Awards - 2003 - Distinguished Achivement in Musical Theatre
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Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2003 - Outstanding Choreography
Twyla Tharp, - Movin' Out
winner
Tony Awards - 2003 - Best Choreography
Twyla Tharp, Movin' Out
Tony Awards - 2003 - Best Direction of a Musical
Twyla Tharp, Movin' Out
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Drama Desk Awards - 2002 - Outstanding Choreography
Twyla Tharp, Movin' Out
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Drama Desk Awards - 2002 - Outstanding Director - Musical
Twyla Tharp, Movin' Out
Twyla Tharp Videos
Video: Watch Lorin Latarro's Sensational Choreography in THE WHO'S TOMMY
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 22, 2024
Video: New Trailer For American Ballet Theatre Studio at The Joyce Theater
by Joshua Wright - Mar 7, 2024
Video: First Look at Sufjan Stevens, Justin Peck and Jackie Sibblies Drury's ILLINOISE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 24, 2024
VIDEO: Watch The Royal Ballet Celebrate The Legacy of Nijinska with Extended Insight
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 25, 2023
Video: Full Cast and Creative Team Announced for NEW YORK, NEW YORK; Plus Watch a New Trailer!
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 1, 2023
VIDEO: Pacific Northwest Ballet In Balanchine's DIAMONDS Coming To The Joyce
by Alan Henry - May 17, 2022
VIDEO: Pacific Northwest Ballet In Crystal Pite's PLOT POINT Coming To The Joyce
by Alan Henry - May 4, 2022
VIDEO: Get A First Look At ABT STUDIO COMPANY SPRING FESTIVAL; Premieres Next Month!
by Stephi Wild - May 18, 2021
VIDEO: Watch New Video from Nainnoh, Featuring Kristine Bendul and Abdiel Jacobsen!
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 9, 2020
VIDEO: On This Day, September 30- Billy Joel and Twyla Tharp's MOVIN' OUT Leaps Onto Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 30, 2019
VIDEO: The Joyce Theater Previews Fall/Winter Season - 'Be Moved All Season Long'
by Alan Henry - Aug 23, 2018
VIDEO: American Ballet Theatre Previews Fall Season Featuring World Premieres by Michelle Dorrance and Jessica Lang
by Alan Henry - Aug 21, 2018
VIDEO: On This Day, September 30- Billy Joel and Twyla Tharp's MOVIN' OUT Leaps Onto Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 30, 2017
Twyla Tharp News
Britton & The Sting in MAMA & Justin Vivian Bond Begin Performances Tonight at Little Island
Performances by Britton & The Sting and Justin Vivian Bond will begin tonight at Little Island. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Performances by Britton & The Sting and Justin Vivian Bond will begin tonight at Little Island. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Susan Sarandon Will Host THE OYSTER RADIO HOUR at Little Island
Little Island announced that Academy Award winner Susan Sarandon will host The Oyster Radio Hour, featuring performances by Tony Award nominees Amber Gray (Hadestown) and Amber Iman (Lempicka).
Little Island announced that Academy Award winner Susan Sarandon will host The Oyster Radio Hour, featuring performances by Tony Award nominees Amber Gray (Hadestown) and Amber Iman (Lempicka).
American Ballet Theatre Unveils 2024 Fall Season Featuring a World Premiere & More
American Ballet Theatre has revealed its 2024 Fall Season at the David H. Koch Theater from October 16 to November 3, featuring a diverse repertoire of classic and contemporary works. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
American Ballet Theatre has revealed its 2024 Fall Season at the David H. Koch Theater from October 16 to November 3, featuring a diverse repertoire of classic and contemporary works. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Cast and Creative Team Announced for Britton and The Sting's MAMA At Little Island NYC
Britton & The Sting's new show MAMA will debut at Little Island. The cast and creative team have been announced, promising an exciting production.
Britton & The Sting's new show MAMA will debut at Little Island. The cast and creative team have been announced, promising an exciting production.
Martha Graham Dance Company Announces Second Season Of GRAHAM100
Martha Graham Dance Company reveals its 2024-2025 season, featuring the second year of GRAHAM100, celebrating the legacy and innovative works of Martha Graham.
Martha Graham Dance Company reveals its 2024-2025 season, featuring the second year of GRAHAM100, celebrating the legacy and innovative works of Martha Graham.
Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival Announces Week 7 Programming, Featuring Parsons Dance and More
Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival will welcomes the internationally-touring modern dance company Parsons Dance back to the Ted Shawn Theatre, 25 years after their last engagement with the festival in 1999.
Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival will welcomes the internationally-touring modern dance company Parsons Dance back to the Ted Shawn Theatre, 25 years after their last engagement with the festival in 1999.
Photos: First Look At OPEN THROAT On New York City's Little Island
Ahead of opening night tonight, Little Island shared a first look at production photos of Open Throat, a theatrical adaptation of the acclaimed and award-winning novella of the same name by Henry Hoke, directed by Caitlin Ryan O’Connell, and starring Chris Perfetti, Jo Lampert, and Calvin Leon Smith. Open Throat will run at Little Island’s The Amph through Sunday, July 14.
Ahead of opening night tonight, Little Island shared a first look at production photos of Open Throat, a theatrical adaptation of the acclaimed and award-winning novella of the same name by Henry Hoke, directed by Caitlin Ryan O’Connell, and starring Chris Perfetti, Jo Lampert, and Calvin Leon Smith. Open Throat will run at Little Island’s The Amph through Sunday, July 14.
Cast and Creatives Set For DAY FOR NIGHT at Little Island
Little Island has announced the compete cast and creative team for Pam Tanowitz’s Day for Night which begins performances next week. Learn more about the cast here!
Little Island has announced the compete cast and creative team for Pam Tanowitz’s Day for Night which begins performances next week. Learn more about the cast here!
Photos: Childish Gambino Performs Live From Little Island
This past weekend at Little Island, five-time Grammy Award winning superstar Childish Gambino celebrated a first listen of music from his new album, Bando Stone & The New World, with the interactive experience CHILDISH GAMBINO LIVE FROM LITTLE ISLAND. Check out photos here!
This past weekend at Little Island, five-time Grammy Award winning superstar Childish Gambino celebrated a first listen of music from his new album, Bando Stone & The New World, with the interactive experience CHILDISH GAMBINO LIVE FROM LITTLE ISLAND. Check out photos here!
CHILDISH GAMBINO LIVE FROM LITTLE ISLAND to Feature New Album
Little Island will present CHILDISH GAMBINO LIVE FROM LITTLE ISLAND, an exclusive interactive experience hosted by Grammy Award winner Childish Gambino. Learn how to attend and purchase tickets.
Little Island will present CHILDISH GAMBINO LIVE FROM LITTLE ISLAND, an exclusive interactive experience hosted by Grammy Award winner Childish Gambino. Learn how to attend and purchase tickets.
Little Island Unveils Seven Weeks of Free, Live Performances at The Glade
Little Island has revealed the line-up for The Glade Series, an array of free-to-the-public live performances, launching July 10. Learn more!
Little Island has revealed the line-up for The Glade Series, an array of free-to-the-public live performances, launching July 10. Learn more!
Kris Bowers's First Concerto, FOR A YOUNGER SELF, Featured on New Album by American Youth Symphony
On Friday, July 26, 2024, Academy Award-winning composer Kris Bowers and GRAMMY Award-winning violinist Charles Yang are spotlighted on a heartfelt new album, For A Younger Self, featuring the talented musicians of the American Youth Symphony (AYS) conducted by Carlos Izcaray.
On Friday, July 26, 2024, Academy Award-winning composer Kris Bowers and GRAMMY Award-winning violinist Charles Yang are spotlighted on a heartfelt new album, For A Younger Self, featuring the talented musicians of the American Youth Symphony (AYS) conducted by Carlos Izcaray.
The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts Unveils 2024-25 Dance Research Fellows
The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts' Jerome Robbins Dance Division has revealed the 2024-25 Dance Research Fellows.
The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts' Jerome Robbins Dance Division has revealed the 2024-25 Dance Research Fellows.
ROBESON Begins Performances Tonight; First 24 Performances At Little Island Sold-out
The Little Island summer season has begun with 24 performances having sold out in the 700-seat Amph.
The Little Island summer season has begun with 24 performances having sold out in the 700-seat Amph.
Argentina-Based Social Tango Project Makes Jacob's Pillow Debut In Week 4 of Summer Dance Festival
Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival will bring the acclaimed Social Tango Project—an innovative dance company founded and based in Buenos Aires, Argentina— for an immersive week-long engagement during Week 4 of the Festival.
Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival will bring the acclaimed Social Tango Project—an innovative dance company founded and based in Buenos Aires, Argentina— for an immersive week-long engagement during Week 4 of the Festival.
Complete Cast and Creative Team Set for ROBESOИ at Little Island
Little Island will present ROBESOИ, a new work created and performed by star bass-baritone Davóne Tines, co-created and directed by Zack Winokur. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Little Island will present ROBESOИ, a new work created and performed by star bass-baritone Davóne Tines, co-created and directed by Zack Winokur. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Janie Taylor Joins Colburn School Faculty As Artistic Director Of The Trudl Zipper Dance Institute For The 2024-25 School Year
Janie Taylor will join Colburn School as Artistic Director of the Trudl Zipper Dance Institute for the 2024-25 school year, bringing her extensive experience and vision to the renowned dance program.
Janie Taylor will join Colburn School as Artistic Director of the Trudl Zipper Dance Institute for the 2024-25 school year, bringing her extensive experience and vision to the renowned dance program.
OPEN THROAT Comes to Little Island Next Month
Little Island has announced Open Throat, a theatrical adaptation of the acclaimed and award-winning novella of the same name by Henry Hoke, will star Chris Perfetti, the actor from the Emmy® and Golden Globe® Award-winning “Abbott Elementary” as ‘Jacob,’ and Lortel Award nominee Jo Lampert.
Little Island has announced Open Throat, a theatrical adaptation of the acclaimed and award-winning novella of the same name by Henry Hoke, will star Chris Perfetti, the actor from the Emmy® and Golden Globe® Award-winning “Abbott Elementary” as ‘Jacob,’ and Lortel Award nominee Jo Lampert.
Pittsburgh Dance Council Reveals 2024-2025 Season
The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust has announced the Pittsburgh Dance Council 2024-2025 season, celebrating its 54th anniversary.
The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust has announced the Pittsburgh Dance Council 2024-2025 season, celebrating its 54th anniversary.
Video: Watch the Cast of ILLINOISE Perform 'Jacksonville'
The cast of Illinoise stopped by The Late Show With Stephen Colbert on Tuesday to perform the number Jacksonville from the Tony Award-nominated musical. Watch the performance now!
The cast of Illinoise stopped by The Late Show With Stephen Colbert on Tuesday to perform the number Jacksonville from the Tony Award-nominated musical. Watch the performance now!
Twyla Tharp FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Twyla Tharp written?
Twyla Tharp has written 3 shows including Movin' Out (Conceiver), The Times They are A-Changin' (Conceiver), Come Fly Away (Conceiver).
What awards has Twyla Tharp been nominated for?
Twyla Tharp has been nominated for several awards throughout her career, including Outstanding Choreography at the Drama Desk Awards and Best Choreography at the Tony Awards for "Come Fly Away." She has also received nominations for Distinguished Achievement in Musical Theatre at the Drama League Awards. Additionally, Tharp has been recognized for her work on "Movin' Out" with nominations for Outstanding Choreography at the Outer Critics Circle Awards and Best Choreography at the Tony Awards. She was also nominated for Best Direction of a Musical at the Tony Awards and received nominations for Outstanding Choreography and Outstanding Director - Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for her work on "Movin' Out."
What awards has Twyla Tharp won?
Twyla Tharp has won several awards for her work in Broadway, including Outstanding Choreography at the Drama Desk Awards for "Come Fly Away," Distinguished Achievement in Musical Theatre at the Drama League Awards, Outstanding Choreography at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "Movin' Out," Best Choreography at the Tony Awards for "Movin' Out," Outstanding Choreography at the Drama Desk Awards for "Movin' Out," and Outstanding Director - Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for "Movin' Out."
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