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Rob Ashford

Also Credited As: Robert Ashford

Birth Place: Orlando, FL, USA

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Rob Ashford BIO

Broadway credits as Director/Choreographer: Evita (Tony nomination), How to Succeed (Tony nominations Direction/Choreography), Promises, Promises (Tony nomination Choreography); as Choreographer: Thoroughly Modern Millie (Tony Award Best Choreography), Wedding Singer (Tony nom.), Cry Baby (Tony nom.), Curtains (Tony nom.). London - as Director: Anna Christie (Donmar), A Streetcar Named Desire (Donmar - Olivier nomination, Best Revival), Shrek The Musical; as Director/Choreographer: Parade (Donmar - Olivier nominations, Direction/Choreography); as Choreographer: Evita (Olivier nom.), Guys and Dolls (Olivier nom.), Thoroughly Modern Millie (Olivier nom.), Forum at The National Theatre. Other: 81st Annual Academy Awards (Emmy Award Choreography).

Rob is a member of The Executive Board of SDC and a Trustee of The Joyce Theatre.

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Rob Ashford STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1998
Performer (Swing)

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1995
Performer (Swing) [Replacement]

Rob Ashford Productions

 
[West End, 2021]
Choreographer
 
[US Tour, 2019]
Choreographer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2018]
Director and Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 2018]
Choreography
 
[Regional (US), 2017]
Choreographer
 
[West End, 2016]
Director
 
[West End, 2016]
Director
 
[Chicago, 2015]
Director and Choreographer
 
[Motion Picture, 2014]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2014]
Director
 
[Motion Picture, 2013]
Director
 
[US Tour, 2013]
Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 2013]
Director
 
[Broadway, 2012]
Choreographer
 
[US Tour, 2011]
Director
 
[West End, 2011]
Director
 
[West End, 2011]
Director
 
[Broadway, 2011]
Choreographer
Director
 
[Los Angeles, 2010]
Director
Choreographer
 
[US Tour, 2010]
Director
 
[Broadway, 2010]
Choreographer
Director
 
[Broadway, 2008]
Choreographer
 
[West End, 2007]
Director
Choreographer
 
[New York, 2007]
Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 2007]
Choreographer
 
[Los Angeles, 2006]
Choreographer
 
[West End, 2006]
Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 2006]
Choreographer
 
[US Tour, 2005]
Choreographer
 
[West End, 2005]
Choreographer
 
[West End, 2004]
Choreographer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2004]
Choreographer
 
[West End, 2003]
Choreographer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2003]
Choreographer
 
[US Tour, 2003]
Choreographer
 
[Boston, 2002]
Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 2002]
Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 2002]
Choreographer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2001]
Choreographer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2001]
Choreographer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2001]
Choreographer
 
[San Diego, CA (Regional), 2000]
Choreographer
 
[Milburn, NJ (Regional), 2000]
Choreographer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2000]
Choreographer
 
[Off-Broadway, 1999]
Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 1999]
Associate Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 1999]
Associate Choreographer
 
[Milburn, NJ (Regional), 1999]
Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 1998]
Dance Captain
Assistant Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 1995] [Replacement]
Dance Captain[Replacement]
 
[New York, 2005]
Choreographer

Rob Ashford Awards and Nominations

Olivier Awards - 2016 - Best Director

Rob AshfordThe Winter's Tale

Drama Desk Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Choreography

Rob Ashfrod, Evita

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Choreographer

Rob Ashford, Evita

Tony Awards - 2012 - Best Choreography

Rob Ashford, Evita


winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2011 - Best Choreography

Rob Ashford, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying

Drama Desk Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Choreography

Rob Ashford, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying

Drama Desk Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Director of a Musical

Rob Ashford, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Choreography

Rob Ashford, How To Succeed in Business Without Really Trying

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Director of a Musical

Rob Ashford, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying

Tony Awards - 2011 - Best Choreography

Rob Ashford, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying

Tony Awards - 2011 - Best Direction of a Musical

Rob Ashford, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying

Olivier Awards - 2010 - Best Revival

Rob Ashford, A Streetcar Named Desire

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2010 - Outstanding Choreography

Rob Ashford, Promises, Promises

Tony Awards - 2010 - Best Choreography

Rob Ashford, Promises, Promises


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2008 - Outstanding Choreography

Rob Ashford, The Musical

Olivier Awards - 2008 - Best Director

Rob Ashford, Parade

Olivier Awards - 2008 - Best Theatre Choreographer

Rob Ashford, Parade


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2008 - Outstanding Choreography

Rob Ashford, Cry-Baby The Musical

Tony Awards - 2008 - Best Choreography

Rob Ashford, Cry-Baby

Olivier Awards - 2007 - Best Theatre Choreographer

Rob Ashford, Evita

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Choreography

Rob Ashford, Curtains

Tony Awards - 2007 - Best Choreography

Rob Ashford, Curtains

Olivier Awards - 2006 - Best Theatre Choreographer

Rob AshfordGuys And Dolls

Tony Awards - 2006 - Best Choreography

Rob Ashford, The Wedding Singer

Olivier Awards - 2004 - Best Theatre Choreographer

Rob Ashford, Thoroughly Modern Millie

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2002 - Outstanding Choreography

Rob Ashford, Thoroughly Modern Millie


winner
Tony Awards - 2002 - Best Choreography

Rob Ashford, Thoroughly Modern Millie

Rob Ashford Videos

Rob Ashford News


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Rob Ashford FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Rob Ashford been in?

Rob Ashford has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

How many West End shows has Rob Ashford been in?

Rob Ashford has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Rob Ashford been nominated for?

Rob Ashford has been nominated for numerous awards throughout his career. Some of his nominations include Best Director at the Olivier Awards for "The Winter's Tale," Outstanding Choreography at the Drama Desk Awards for "Evita," and Best Choreography at the Tony Awards for "Evita." He has also received nominations for Outstanding Director of a Musical, Best Revival, and Best Theatre Choreographer, among others, for various productions such as "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying," "A Streetcar Named Desire," "Promises, Promises," "Parade," "Cry-Baby The Musical," "Curtains," "Guys And Dolls," "The Wedding Singer," and "Thoroughly Modern Millie." Ashford's talent and creativity have garnered him recognition in the form of nominations from prestigious award organizations like the Drama Desk Awards, Outer Critics Circle Awards, Tony Awards, and Olivier Awards.

What awards has Rob Ashford won?

Rob Ashford has won several awards for his choreography, including Best Choreography at the BroadwayWorld Awards for "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying," Outstanding Choreography at the Drama Desk Awards for "The Musical," Outstanding Choreography at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "Cry-Baby The Musical," and Best Choreography at the Tony Awards for "Thoroughly Modern Millie."

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