Ty Defoe
Latest News on Ty Defoe:
Syracuse Stage Named 2025 Lucille Lortel Foundation Indigenous Theatermaker Award Recipient (Nov 18, 2025)
SAY GAY PLAYS to be Presented by About Face Theatre and Silk Road Cultural Center (Sep 17, 2025)
Baltimore Center Stage and Breaking the Binary Theatre Unveil Cohort of the Trans History Project (Sep 15, 2025)
Syracuse Stage Named 2025 Lucille Lortel Foundation Indigenous Theatermaker Award Recipient (Nov 18, 2025)
SAY GAY PLAYS to be Presented by About Face Theatre and Silk Road Cultural Center (Sep 17, 2025)
Baltimore Center Stage and Breaking the Binary Theatre Unveil Cohort of the Trans History Project (Sep 15, 2025)
BIO
Ty Defoe (Giizhig) (He| Him | They | We | Us) Oneida and Ojibwe Nations. Recent Off-Broadway credit: Masculinity Max (Directed by Dustin Wills, The Public Theater). Recent Television: Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt (Netflix). Grammy Award and 2017 Jonathan Larson Award winner. Book and lyrics, Clouds Are Pillows for the Moon with composer Tidtaya Sinutoke (Yale Institute for Musical Theatre, ASCAP Musical Theatre Workshop); Hart Island Requiem (The Civilians R&D Group, Goodspeed Musicals); Red Pine (Native Voices at the Autry; IAIA of Santa Fe); The Way They Lived (by Micharne Cloughley with The Civilians at the Met).
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Director Laurie Woolery, Associate Director Jess Slaght, Dramaturge Amrita Ramanan, Public Theater Artistic Director Oskar Eustis,Set Designer Marcelo Martínez Garcia, Costume Designer Lux Haac, Cultural Consultant Joe Baker, Movement Director Ty Defoe, Jeffrey King, Elizabeth Frances, Jeffrey King, Sheila Tousey,David Kelly, Joe Tapper, Rainbow Dickerson and Enrico Nassi
Date:
12/06/2023
From: Photos: Inside Opening Night of the Public Theater's MANAHATTA
STAGE CREDITS
Videos
VIDEO: Get A First Look at RENT at Theatre Under The Stars, Directed by Ty Defoe
by Alan Henry - 2023-05-17 16:29:38
VIDEO: Armie Hammer Talks Moonwalking, Learning Lines, And Being Out Of His Comfort Zone In STRAIGHT WHITE MEN On LATE NIGHT
by Tori Hartshorn - 2018-07-31 14:17:53
TV: STRAIGHT WHITE MEN on the Great White Way! Inside Opening Night with Armie Hammer & Company
by TV - Opening Night Special - 2018-07-24 11:54:52
TV: Watch Highlights of Armie Hammer, Josh Charles & More in STRAIGHT WHITE MEN!
by Nicole Rosky - 2018-07-23 10:30:17
Second Stage Theater Postpones Start Of Previews For STRAIGHT WHITE MEN
by A.A. Cristi - 2018-06-28 19:35:27
TV: Armie Hammer, Josh Charles & More Explain What STRAIGHT WHITE MEN Is All About!
by Nicole Rosky - 2018-06-15 16:26:08
STAGE TUBE: TCG Launches 'Legacy Leaders of Color' Video Project
by BWW News Desk - 2016-12-20 12:24:23
News
Syracuse Stage Named 2025 Lucille Lortel Foundation Indigenous Theatermaker Award Recipient
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 18, 2025
The Dramatists Guild Foundation has named Syracuse Stage as the 2025 recipient of the Lucille Lortel Foundation Indigenous Theatermaker Award for their work to showcase the importance of Indigenous storytelling.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 18, 2025
The Dramatists Guild Foundation has named Syracuse Stage as the 2025 recipient of the Lucille Lortel Foundation Indigenous Theatermaker Award for their work to showcase the importance of Indigenous storytelling.
SAY GAY PLAYS to be Presented by About Face Theatre and Silk Road Cultural Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 17, 2025
Chicago's About Face Theatre and Silk Road Cultural Center will present SAY GAY PLAYS. Learn more about the upcoming event and see how to purchase tickets here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 17, 2025
Chicago's About Face Theatre and Silk Road Cultural Center will present SAY GAY PLAYS. Learn more about the upcoming event and see how to purchase tickets here!
Baltimore Center Stage and Breaking the Binary Theatre Unveil Cohort of the Trans History Project
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 15, 2025
Baltimore Center Stage and Breaking the Binary Theatre joined forces earlier this year to launch a groundbreaking national initiative: The Trans History Project. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 15, 2025
Baltimore Center Stage and Breaking the Binary Theatre joined forces earlier this year to launch a groundbreaking national initiative: The Trans History Project. Learn more!
Alex Bechtel's PENELOPE Will Return to Joe's Pub For Live Album Recording Concerts
by Stephi Wild - Aug 20, 2025
Following productions at Hudson Valley Shakespeare, Signature Theatre in DC, and Theatre Horizon/Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival, Alex Bechtel's Penelope will return to Joe's Pub.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 20, 2025
Following productions at Hudson Valley Shakespeare, Signature Theatre in DC, and Theatre Horizon/Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival, Alex Bechtel's Penelope will return to Joe's Pub.
Lincoln Center Reveals 25/26 Season Featuring Jeanine Tesori as Visionary Artist
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 12, 2025
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts has revealed its 25/26 season of programming, running September 2025 through May 2026. See full programming here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 12, 2025
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts has revealed its 25/26 season of programming, running September 2025 through May 2026. See full programming here!
The Tony Awards Reveal 2025-2026 Nominating Committee
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 10, 2025
The Tony Awards Administration Committee has revealed the Nominating Committee for the 2025-2026 Broadway season. Learn more about the Tony Awards here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 10, 2025
The Tony Awards Administration Committee has revealed the Nominating Committee for the 2025-2026 Broadway season. Learn more about the Tony Awards here!
Guthrie Theater Reports Dramatic Fiscal Turnaround with Reduced Deficit
by Joshua Wright - May 29, 2025
The Guthrie Theater narrowed its deficit from a record $3.8 million to $85,578 on a $29.6 million budget by trimming programming and administrative costs and drew 307,986 patrons in fiscal year 2024.
by Joshua Wright - May 29, 2025
The Guthrie Theater narrowed its deficit from a record $3.8 million to $85,578 on a $29.6 million budget by trimming programming and administrative costs and drew 307,986 patrons in fiscal year 2024.
How are Tony Nominees Decided?
by Sidney Paterra - Apr 25, 2025
For Broadway fans, the highlight of every spring is the announcement of the Tony Award nominations—the most prestigious recognition in American theatre. But how are Tony nominees chosen, and who gets to decide? In this guide, we break down the Tony Awards nomination process and reveal how Broadway’s biggest honors are determined.
by Sidney Paterra - Apr 25, 2025
For Broadway fans, the highlight of every spring is the announcement of the Tony Award nominations—the most prestigious recognition in American theatre. But how are Tony nominees chosen, and who gets to decide? In this guide, we break down the Tony Awards nomination process and reveal how Broadway’s biggest honors are determined.
PAC NYC Extends The Democracy Cycle’s 2025 Open Call
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 27, 2025
The Perelman Performing Arts Center and Civis Foundation will present a 2 week deadline extension for proposals for The Democracy Cycle. Learn more and see how to enter!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 27, 2025
The Perelman Performing Arts Center and Civis Foundation will present a 2 week deadline extension for proposals for The Democracy Cycle. Learn more and see how to enter!
The New Harmony Project Reveals 2025 Writers
by Stephi Wild - Mar 13, 2025
The New Harmony Project has announced the lineup for their 38th annual spring residency in idyllic New Harmony, Indiana. Learn more about the writers here!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 13, 2025
The New Harmony Project has announced the lineup for their 38th annual spring residency in idyllic New Harmony, Indiana. Learn more about the writers here!
Pioneer Theatre Company Presents Utah Premiere of Newly-Adapted DIAL M FOR MURDER
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 20, 2024
Pioneer Theatre Company will present Jeffrey Hatcher’s new adaptation of the classic Frederick Knott thriller, Dial M for Murder from January 10-25, 2025.
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 20, 2024
Pioneer Theatre Company will present Jeffrey Hatcher’s new adaptation of the classic Frederick Knott thriller, Dial M for Murder from January 10-25, 2025.
THE LESSON Comes to Ars Nova Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Nov 22, 2024
New musical The Lesson will be performed in concert at Ars Nova next month. The Lesson features a story by Avi Amon, Nolan Doran, and Ty Defoe, with music and lyrics by Avi Amon and Nolan Doran, and book by Ty Defoe.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 22, 2024
New musical The Lesson will be performed in concert at Ars Nova next month. The Lesson features a story by Avi Amon, Nolan Doran, and Ty Defoe, with music and lyrics by Avi Amon and Nolan Doran, and book by Ty Defoe.
Interview: LISA STEPHEN FRIDAY Is Back at Joe's Pub at Long Last
by Rebecca Kaplan - Nov 7, 2024
Spend an evening with Lisa Stephen Friday 11/18 at Joe's Pub as she celebrates the release of her newest single 'Sober & Insane.' She's showcasing her one woman musical, TRANS AM and the concert version of the original new piece, DOLL/GIRL: A MUSICAL. As a child of the 80’s Lisa’s artistic aesthetic is highly influenced by the early days of MTV and the post punk era of pop music. Read a conversation with Lisa about the show.
by Rebecca Kaplan - Nov 7, 2024
Spend an evening with Lisa Stephen Friday 11/18 at Joe's Pub as she celebrates the release of her newest single 'Sober & Insane.' She's showcasing her one woman musical, TRANS AM and the concert version of the original new piece, DOLL/GIRL: A MUSICAL. As a child of the 80’s Lisa’s artistic aesthetic is highly influenced by the early days of MTV and the post punk era of pop music. Read a conversation with Lisa about the show.
The Bengsons & More to Receive 2024 Democracy Cycle Commissions
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 21, 2024
The Perelman Performing Arts Center and Civis Foundation (a Galvan Initiatives affiliate) revealed the eight artistic commissions for the inaugural year of The Democracy Cycle, a program which invites artists to explore themes relating to the nature, practice, and experience of democracy. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 21, 2024
The Perelman Performing Arts Center and Civis Foundation (a Galvan Initiatives affiliate) revealed the eight artistic commissions for the inaugural year of The Democracy Cycle, a program which invites artists to explore themes relating to the nature, practice, and experience of democracy. Learn more!
Ars Nova Reveals 2024-2025 Residencies & More Fall 2024 Programming
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 17, 2024
Ars Nova has revealed its artists for the 2024-2025 season. Ars Nova has also revealed additional programming in its original home at 511 W 54th Street and on its digital platform, Ars Nova Supra. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 17, 2024
Ars Nova has revealed its artists for the 2024-2025 season. Ars Nova has also revealed additional programming in its original home at 511 W 54th Street and on its digital platform, Ars Nova Supra. Learn more!
Anna Deavere Smith and Dr. Khalilah Brown-Dean To Headline Long Wharf Theatre's Artistic Congress
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 5, 2024
Long Wharf Theatre, in partnership with Yale Schwarzman Center, has announced that Anna Deavere Smith and Dr. Khalilah Brown-Dean will be the keynote speakers at the Artistic Congress, a three-day convening focused on fostering collaboration and conversations on the future of theater and its vital importance to expression, equity and democracy.
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 5, 2024
Long Wharf Theatre, in partnership with Yale Schwarzman Center, has announced that Anna Deavere Smith and Dr. Khalilah Brown-Dean will be the keynote speakers at the Artistic Congress, a three-day convening focused on fostering collaboration and conversations on the future of theater and its vital importance to expression, equity and democracy.
Tony Awards Reveal 2025 Nominating Committee
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 1, 2024
The Tony Awards Administration Committee announced the Nominating Committee for the 2024-2025 Broadway season. Find out who made the list!
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 1, 2024
The Tony Awards Administration Committee announced the Nominating Committee for the 2024-2025 Broadway season. Find out who made the list!
Yale Repertory Theatre Reveals Newly Commissioned Artists
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 30, 2024
Yale Repertory Theatre has revealed the commissioning of new work by three artists. These three artists join a roster of more than 70 others whose work has been supported by Yale’s Binger Center for New Theatre. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 30, 2024
Yale Repertory Theatre has revealed the commissioning of new work by three artists. These three artists join a roster of more than 70 others whose work has been supported by Yale’s Binger Center for New Theatre. Learn more!
Shaina Taub Will Host Broadway for Harris Community Launch
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 26, 2024
Shaina Taub, creator and star of Broadway’s Tony-winning Suffs, will host the Broadway for Harris Community Launch Call tonight, Monday, August 26 from 6:00-7:00pm ET. The call will take place over Zoom and is open to the public.
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 26, 2024
Shaina Taub, creator and star of Broadway’s Tony-winning Suffs, will host the Broadway for Harris Community Launch Call tonight, Monday, August 26 from 6:00-7:00pm ET. The call will take place over Zoom and is open to the public.
70+ Broadway Stars Unite in Support of Kamala Harris and Tim Walz
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 20, 2024
New York’s theater community is organizing to support Kamala Harris and Tim Walz in the 2024 presidential election. Broadway for Harris is a volunteer coalition of industry professionals and theater enthusiasts united to elect Kamala Harris, Tim Walz and down ballot Democratic candidates this November.
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 20, 2024
New York’s theater community is organizing to support Kamala Harris and Tim Walz in the 2024 presidential election. Broadway for Harris is a volunteer coalition of industry professionals and theater enthusiasts united to elect Kamala Harris, Tim Walz and down ballot Democratic candidates this November.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Ty Defoe been in?
Ty Defoe has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.
How many West End shows has Ty Defoe been in?
Ty Defoe has not appeared in the West End.
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