Ty Defoe
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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).
Photos
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
News
Exclusive: Hear Grace McLean Perform 'Drunk Iliad' from PENELOPE Cast Album
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 16, 2026
Joy Machine Records announced the release of PENELOPE: Live at Joe's Pub, a chamber musical starring Broadway's Grace McLean, as the one-woman show prepares to run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 16, 2026
Joy Machine Records announced the release of PENELOPE: Live at Joe's Pub, a chamber musical starring Broadway's Grace McLean, as the one-woman show prepares to run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
Syracuse Stage Artistic Director Bob Hupp to Retire in 2027
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 6, 2026
Syracuse Stage's current artistic director Robert Hupp will retire after a decade of leading the region’s premier professional theatre. He will step down at the completion of the 2026/2027 season after programming the 2027/2028 season.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 6, 2026
Syracuse Stage's current artistic director Robert Hupp will retire after a decade of leading the region’s premier professional theatre. He will step down at the completion of the 2026/2027 season after programming the 2027/2028 season.
Kaatsbaan Cultural Park to Present 2026 Annual Festival With Valerie June, EVIDENCE & More
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 23, 2026
Kaatsbaan Cultural Park announced its 2026 Annual Festival in Tivoli, NY, featuring three consecutive Saturdays of dance, music, and storytelling curated by Michèle Steinwald, with performers including Valerie June, Calpulli Danza Mexicana, and EVIDENCE.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 23, 2026
Kaatsbaan Cultural Park announced its 2026 Annual Festival in Tivoli, NY, featuring three consecutive Saturdays of dance, music, and storytelling curated by Michèle Steinwald, with performers including Valerie June, Calpulli Danza Mexicana, and EVIDENCE.
BILL by Roger Q. Mason to Receive Developmental Reading with PlayPenn
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 18, 2026
Roger Q. Mason's new play BILL, a sequel to Lavender Men, will receive a developmental reading at Open Jar Studios in New York as part of PlayPenn's New Play Development Conference.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 18, 2026
Roger Q. Mason's new play BILL, a sequel to Lavender Men, will receive a developmental reading at Open Jar Studios in New York as part of PlayPenn's New Play Development Conference.
Interview: Jeanette Harrison of ANTIKONI at Bag & Baggage
by Dawn Sellers - Jun 16, 2026
An interview with the director of Beth Antikoni, now on stage at Bag & Baggage Productions in Hillsboro.
by Dawn Sellers - Jun 16, 2026
An interview with the director of Beth Antikoni, now on stage at Bag & Baggage Productions in Hillsboro.
Berkeley Repertory Theatre Reveals 2026 Participants for The Ground Floor
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 15, 2026
Berkeley Repertory Theatre has revealed the Summer Residency Lab participants of The Ground Floor: Berkeley Rep’s Center for the Creation and Development of New Work.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 15, 2026
Berkeley Repertory Theatre has revealed the Summer Residency Lab participants of The Ground Floor: Berkeley Rep’s Center for the Creation and Development of New Work.
National Philharmonic Unveils 2026-27 Season at The Music Center at Strathmore
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 12, 2026
National Philharmonic revealed its 2026-27 season at The Music Center at Strathmore, featuring the East Coast premiere of Jocelyn Hagen's What The Soul Already Knows and works by Beethoven, Copland, and Dvořák.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 12, 2026
National Philharmonic revealed its 2026-27 season at The Music Center at Strathmore, featuring the East Coast premiere of Jocelyn Hagen's What The Soul Already Knows and works by Beethoven, Copland, and Dvořák.
The New Harmony Project Unveils Lineup of Artists Supporting 2026 Writers' Residency
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 28, 2026
The New Harmony Project announced collaborators joining its annual Writers' Residency, including Matt Williams, Angelo Pizzo, and Aurin Squire, alongside virtual industry workshops led by writers from The Handmaid's Tale, Maid, and more.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 28, 2026
The New Harmony Project announced collaborators joining its annual Writers' Residency, including Matt Williams, Angelo Pizzo, and Aurin Squire, alongside virtual industry workshops led by writers from The Handmaid's Tale, Maid, and more.
How are the Tony Nominations Decided?
by Sidney Paterra - Apr 26, 2026
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 26, 2026
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.
The Democracy Cycle at PAC NYC Sets Final Deadline Extension
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 21, 2026
PAC NYC and Civis Foundation have revealed that the final submission open call for The Democracy Cycle has been extended. This program invites artists to explore themes relating to the nature, practice, and experience of democracy.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 21, 2026
PAC NYC and Civis Foundation have revealed that the final submission open call for The Democracy Cycle has been extended. This program invites artists to explore themes relating to the nature, practice, and experience of democracy.
The New Harmony Project Reveals Lineup for 2026 Writers' Residency
by Stephi Wild - Apr 1, 2026
The New Harmony Project has announced the lineup for their 39th annual spring residency in idyllic New Harmony, Indiana. Learn more about the upcoming lineup here!
by Stephi Wild - Apr 1, 2026
The New Harmony Project has announced the lineup for their 39th annual spring residency in idyllic New Harmony, Indiana. Learn more about the upcoming lineup here!
Syracuse Stage Unveils 2026/2027 Season - THE BLACK NATIONALS World Premiere and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 5, 2026
Syracuse Stage has revealed its 2026/27 season, featuring acclaimed comedies, contemporary dramas, exciting producing partnerships and two world premieres.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 5, 2026
Syracuse Stage has revealed its 2026/27 season, featuring acclaimed comedies, contemporary dramas, exciting producing partnerships and two world premieres.
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.
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How many Broadway shows has Ty Defoe been in?
Ty Defoe has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.
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Ty Defoe has not appeared in the West End.
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