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Graciela Daniele

Birth Place: Buenos Aires, ARGENTINA

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Graciela Daniele has earned 10 Tony Award nominations and six Drama Desk nominations. Her Broadway Director/ Choreographic credits include Chita Rivera: The Dancer’s Life, Annie Get Your Gun, Marie Christine, Once on This Island, Chronicle of a Death Foretold and Dangerous Game. She directed and choreographed Michael John LaChiusa’s Hello Again and Marie Christine and Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty’s Dessa Rose and The Glorious Ones (Lincoln Center). She has Musical Staged/ Choreographed Ragtime (Astaire, Ovation [L.A.], NAACP, and Callaway Award), The Goodbye Girl, Zorba with Anthony Quinn, The Rink starring Liza Minnelli and Chita Rivera, and The Mystery of Edwin Drood. She choreographed the New York Shakespeare Festival’s The Pirates of Penzance on Broadway, Los Angeles and London, the motion picture of Pirates, and three Woody Allen films including Mighty Aphrodite (1996 Fosse Award), and Everyone Says I Love You (1997 Fosse Award). Ms. Daniele directed and choreographed A New Brain at Lincoln Center Theatre. She is recipient of the 1998 “Mr. Abbott” Award for Outstanding Achievement by a Director/Choreographer. Ms. Daniele directed and choreographed Michael John LaChuisa’s Little Fish (Second Stage) and Bernarda Alba (Lincoln Center Theatre) along with the Lincoln Center Theatre production of William Finn’s Elegies, A Song Cycle. Most recently, she has choreographed The Visit on Broadway. Upcoming: The Gardens of Anuncia (Old Globe). She is a member of the Theater Hall of Fame.

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Graciela Daniele STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1975
Ensemble/Other Roles

Hunyak

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1971
Ensemble

Singer and Dancer

Young Vanessa

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1969
Claire

[Broadway]
Lincoln Center Revival, 1969
Dancers (Girls)

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1968
Clancy's Employee

Intern's Date

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1968
Performer

Ensemble

Faith

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1964
Rita Rio

Graciela Daniele Productions

 
[Off-Broadway, 2023]
Co-Choreographer
Director
 
[Broadway, 2022] [Replacement]
Musical Staging[Replacement]
 
[New York, 2018]
Choreographer
Director
 
[Toronto, 2017]
Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 2015]
Choreographer
 
[Williamstown, MA (Regional), 2014]
Choreographer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2011]
Associate Director
 
[Broadway, 2008]
Choreographer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2007]
Choreographer
Director
 
[Broadway, 2007]
Choreographer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2006]
Choreographer
Director/Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 2005]
Choreographer
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2005]
Director/Choreographer
Director
Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 2004]
Creative Consultant
 
[Off-Broadway, 2003]
Director
 
[New York, 2003]
Director/Choreographer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2003]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2003]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2003]
Director/Choreographer
Choreographer
Director
 
[Broadway, 2002]
Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 1999]
Director
Director/Choreographer
Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 1999]
Choreographer
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 1998]
Director/Choreographer
Director
Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 1998]
Choreographer
 
[Off-Broadway, 1996]
Director
 
[Broadway, 1995]
Director
Adaptation
Director/Choreographer
Choreographer
 
[Off-Broadway, 1993]
Director
 
[Broadway, 1993]
Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 1990]
Director/Choreographer
Director
Choreographer
 
[Off-Broadway, 1990]
Choreographer
Director
 
[Broadway, 1989]
Choreographer
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 1989]
Choreographer
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 1987]
Choreographer
Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 1985]
Choreographer
 
[Off-Broadway, 1985]
Choreographer
Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 1984]
Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 1983]
Choreographer
 
[Off-Broadway, 1982]
Choreographer
 
[West End, 1982]
Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 1981]
Choreographer
 
[Off-Broadway, 1980]
Choreographer
 
[Off-Broadway, 1980]
Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 1979]
Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 1975]
Dance Captain
 
[Broadway, 1971]
Assistant to Mr. Bennett
 
[New York, 2005]
Director

Writing

Bookwriter

Graciela Daniele Awards and Nominations

The Lortels - 2024 - Outstanding Choreographer

Graciela Daniele, The Gardens of Anuncia


winner
Tony Awards - 2020 - Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre

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Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2008 - Outstanding Choreography

Graciela Daniele , The Glorious Ones

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2006 - Outstanding Choreography

Graciela Daniele, Bernarda Alba

The Lortels - 2006 - Outstanding Choreographer

Graciela Daniele, Bernarda Alba


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1998 - Outstanding Choreography

Graciela Daniele, Ragtime

Drama Desk Awards - 1998 - Outstanding Choreography

Graciela Daniele, Ragtime

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1998 - Best Choreography

Graciela Daniele, Ragtime

Tony Awards - 1998 - Best Choreography

Graciela Daniele, Ragtime

Tony Awards - 1996 - Best Book of a Musical

Graciela Daniele, Chronicle of a Death Foretold

Tony Awards - 1996 - Best Choreography

Graciela Daniele , Chronicle of a Death Foretold

Drama Desk Awards - 1995 - Outstanding Book of a Musical

Graciela Daniele, Chronicle of a Death Foretold

Drama Desk Awards - 1995 - Outstanding Choreography

Graciela Daniele, Chronicle of a Death Foretold

Drama Desk Awards - 1993 - Outstanding Choreography

Graciela Daniele , Hello Again

Drama Desk Awards - 1993 - Outstanding Director - Musical

Graciela Daniele , Hello Again

Tony Awards - 1993 - Best Choreography

Graciela Daniele , The Goodbye Girl

Tony Awards - 1991 - Best Choreography

Graciela Daniele, Once on this Island

Tony Awards - 1991 - Best Direction of a Musical

Graciela Daniele, Once on this Island

Tony Awards - 1990 - Best Choreography

Graciela Daniele , Dangerous Games

Tony Awards - 1986 - Best Choreography

Graciela Daniele, The Mystery of Edwin Drood

Drama Desk Awards - 1981 - Outstanding Choreography

Graciela Daniele, The Pirates of Penzance

Tony Awards - 1981 - Best Choreography

Graciela Daniele, The Pirates of Penzance

Graciela Daniele Videos

Graciela Daniele News


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Dance Lab New York to Present THE DANCE LAB HONORS This Month


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THE GARDENS OF ANUNCIA Digital Cast Recording Out Today


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Exclusive: Mary Testa Performs 'Miss the Man' From THE GARDENS OF ANUNCIA


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THE GARDENS OF ANUNCIA Original Cast Recording to be Released Next Week


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Video: Celebrate 40 Years of THE RINK


On February 9, 1984, The Rink opened at the Martin Beck Theatre (now the Al Hirschfeld Theatre), where it ran for 29 previews and 204 regular performances.

Broadway Legend Chita Rivera Passes Away at 91


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Cast and Creative Team Set for ESCAPED ALONE World Premiere at Yale Repertory Theatre


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The Chita Rivera Awards Set 2024 Date


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John Behlmann, Saffron Burrows & More to Star in CORRUPTION at Lincoln Center Theater


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Photos: Go Inside the Cast Recording Session of THE GARDENS OF ANUNCIA


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THE GARDENS OF ANUNCIA Original Cast Recording to be Released in 2024


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Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of Lincoln Center Theater's THE GARDENS OF ANUNCIA


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Exclusive: Watch Mary Testa Sing 'Miss the Man' from THE GARDENS OF ANUNCIA


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Review Roundup: THE GARDENS OF ANUNCIA at Lincoln Center Theater


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Graciela Daniele FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Graciela Daniele been in?

Graciela Daniele has appeared on Broadway in 7 shows.

How many West End shows has Graciela Daniele been in?

Graciela Daniele has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Graciela Daniele been nominated for?

Graciela Daniele has been nominated for several awards throughout her career, including the Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre at the Tony Awards. She has also received nominations for Outstanding Choreography at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "The Glorious Ones" and "Bernarda Alba." Additionally, she was nominated for Outstanding Choreographer at The Lortels for "Bernarda Alba" and for Best Choreography at the Drama Desk Awards for "Ragtime" and "Chronicle of a Death Foretold." Daniele's nominations also include Best Book of a Musical and Best Direction of a Musical at the Tony Awards for various productions like "Once on this Island" and "The Mystery of Edwin Drood." She has received recognition for her choreography in productions such as "Hello Again," "The Goodbye Girl," "Dangerous Games," and "The Pirates of Penzance."

What awards has Graciela Daniele won?

Graciela Daniele has won the Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre at the Tony Awards and the Outstanding Choreography at the Drama Desk Awards for "Ragtime."

How many shows has Graciela Daniele written?

Graciela Daniele has written 2 shows including Dangerous Games (Bookwriter), Chronicle of a Death Foretold (Conceiver).

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