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BIO

As an American Producer, Writer, Composer, Director, and Choreographer, TONY SPINOSA is thoroughly invested in preserving and innovating the Broadway musical.



Tony was part of the producing team for Appropriate, the 2024 Tony Award® Winner for Best Revival of a Play, and the 2023 Tony Award® Best Musical Revival of Parade in addition to the Tony Award® Nominated productions of Gutenberg! the musical! , Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club, and Water for Elephants. Tony is currently involved as Co-Producer on Liberation, Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York), Titanique, Dead Outaw and Just in Time this season on Broadway. Regional projects include Ride: A New Musical for the U.S. Premiere at the Old Globe in San Diego, the UK Tour of The Talented Mister Ripley, as well as Farewell Mr. Haffmann at the Park Theatre in London and the Theatre Royal Bath.

His latest project, The Singing Revolution, is a Europop musical that tells the story of an Estonian who falls in love with the daughter of a Soviet Commander. Against the backdrop of the real historical events of Estonia’s revolution against the Soviet Union, the story travels back and forth across four decades to discover how they met, how they became enemies, and finally, what tore them apart. Singing Revolution is about the importance of resistance in the most difficult of political circumstances and is a mirror for our current times.

Born in New York, Tony was mentored by theatre legend Michael Bennett and made his Broadway debut in Peter Pan with Cathy Rigby. As a performer, Tony appeared in National and International tours of A Chorus Line, Evita, South Pacific and Leader of the Pack featuring Sha-Na-Na. He performed at the Hollywood Bowl in South Pacific with Reba McEntire & Brian Stokes Mitchell and A Tribute to Marvin Hamlisch featuring Nathan Lane. Select regional performing credits include Walnut Street Theatre, La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts, El Portal Center for the Arts, Berkshire Theatre Festival, Casa Mañana, and International City Theatre.

He became the Resident Director of the 2010 Tony Award® Winning Revival of La Cage Aux Folles and has produced mega-hit Broadway benefits of Thoroughly Modern Millie, Bombshell, [Title of Show], When Pigs Fly, They’re Playing Our Song, Chess, and more. These special events have raised much needed funds for important organizations such as Broadway Cares/ Equity Fights AIDS, The Entertainment Community Fund, and the Theatre Development Fund.

Tony’s award-winning direction and choreography includes
Off-Broadway’s Charlie Chang and the Mysterious Salami, as well as regional productions of Newsies, West Side Story, Anything Goes and Cats. Additional credits include mounting productions of Hairspray, Fame, The Music Man, Oliver!, Kiss Me Kate, Fiddler on the Roof, and of course, La Cage Aux Folles.

Through the European Arts Organization IETM, Mr. Spinosa has created international collaborations in Zurich, Glasgow, and Vilnius. He is a proud member of SDC, AEA, SAG-AFTRA and DGA. He splits his time between New York, London, and Palm Springs, CA.
www.tonyspinosa.com

STAGE CREDITS

[US Tour]
US Tour, 2004
Ensemble


[Broadway]
Touring Revival - Return Engagement [Broadway], 1999
Cecco

Indian

Cecco

Indian

[Broadway]
Touring Revival - Broadway Engagement, 1998
Ensemble

Cecco

Indian

Ensemble

Cecco

Indian

Additional Credits

Co-Producer - Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York)

Co-Producer - Liberation

Co-producer = Dead Outlaw

Co Producer - Titanique

News


2025 Drama League Awards Nominations- The Full List
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 22, 2025

The Drama League announced the 2025 Drama League Awards Nominees for Outstanding Production of a Play, Outstanding Revival of a Play, Outstanding Production of a Musical, Outstanding Revival of a Musical, Outstanding Direction of a Play, Outstanding Direction of a Musical, and the much-coveted Distinguished Performance Award. We have the full list of nominees here!
Maridom Productions Presents Staged Workshop Performance THE SINGING REVOLUTION
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 7, 2024

THE SINGING REVOLUTION will have a staged workshop performance in the West End.
MUSI-CAL Comes To The Bourbon Room On November 7
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 21, 2022

The Foundation for New American Musicals (FNAM) has announced the presentation of MUSI-CAL at the Bourbon Room in Hollywood on Monday November 7th, 2022.
BWW Review: SINGING REVOLUTION at The Broadwater Mainstage
by Tracey Paleo - Feb 4, 2022

SINGING REVOLUTION is a contemporary production designed to inspire American youth with the ideas that peaceful resistance, social justice, and acts of kindness can change the world.
Photos: Go Inside the World Premiere of SINGING REVOLUTION: THE MUSICAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 28, 2022

“Singing Revolution: The Musical,” a thrilling new musical theater production inspired by historical events, is up and running at the  Broadwater Theatre in Hollywood through February 20.
LISTEN: Broadway's Backbone with Tony Spinosa
by Broadway's Backbone - Jan 28, 2022

With his original musical premiering this weekend in Los Angeles, Broadway's Tony Spinosa is masked up , vaxed up and ready for 'The Singing Revolution.' When Tony was in nursery school his parents were alerted Tony had the fire of an artist. Since then he has dedicated his life to the uniquely American art form, musical theatre. There is no one clear path to success, so Tony continues to value himself and trust that an act of kindness can change the world so deeply, he wrote a musical about it.
BWW Interview: Multi-Hat-Wearing Storyteller Tony Spinosa's Bringing A SINGING REVOLUTION
by Gil Kaan - Jan 4, 2022

The go-to director for many benefit one-nighters, Tony Spinosa will world premiere his own SINGING REVOLUTION: THE MUSICAL January 15, 2022 on the Broadwater Theatre Main Stage. Tony directs a cast of twenty triple-threat performers backed by a five-piece band as they perform his score and his lyrics (co-written by James Bearhart). Got to delve into the origins of SINGING REVOLUTION, as well as what has made Tony a much in-demand director/producer for hot-ticketed benefit shows for BC/EFA, TDF and The Actors Fund.
Photos: First Look at the Inspiring Europop Musical SINGING REVOLUTION
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 1, 2021

“Lift it up, lift it up: we can sing our country free!” Twenty triple-threat performers and a five piece band will bring an inspirational new musical based on historical events to life this January. Presented by Dreamtone Productions in association with NewYorkRep, the world premiere of Singing Revolution: The Musical sets a tale of star-crossed lovers against the beautiful, moving and timeless true story of Estonia’s 1987 song-filled, peaceful uprising against the Soviet Union. 
World Premiere of Europop Musical SINGING REVOLUTION to be Presented in January
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 30, 2021

The world premiere of Singing Revolution: The Musical sets a tale of star-crossed lovers against the beautiful, moving and timeless true story of Estonia's 1987 song-filled, peaceful uprising against the Soviet Union.
Europop Musical SINGING REVOLUTION Set for January 2022 World Premiere in Los Angeles
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 14, 2021

Featuring a crowd-pleasing Europop score by Tony Spinosa, who will also direct, with book and lyrics by Spinosa and James Bearhart, Singing Revolution: The Musical will open on Saturday, January 15 at the Broadwater Theatre on Hollywood’s Theater Row, with performances continuing through Feb. 20.
SINGING REVOLUTION: THE MUSICAL Releases New Single 'Never Forget Who You Are' Featuring Kristi Roosmaa
by Stephi Wild - Dec 13, 2020

'Singing Revolution: the Musical' writing duo Tony Spinosa and James Bearhart are thrilled to announce the release of their new single 'Never Forget Who You Are', with musical direction and orchestrations by Harrison Beck. The song, performed by Estonian actress and singer, Kristi Roosmaa speaks to the importance of embracing your true values in life.
VIDEO: Kristi Roosmaa Performs 'Never Forget Who You Are' From SINGING REVOLUTION: THE MUSICAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 13, 2020

Broadway's new writing duo Tony Spinosa and James Bearhart release the 'Never Forget Who You Are' music video from their upcoming musical about peaceful political resistance, inspired by the true story of the 1987-1991 Estonian 'Singing Revolution.'
Photo Flash: Behind the Scenes of SINGING REVOLUTION: THE MUSICAL Music Video
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 1, 2020

'Singing Revolution: the musical' tells the story of what can be accomplished by people during difficult times. Appropriately enough, the production of the music video for 'Never Forget Who You Are' shows how creative people from across the globe can come together under challenging conditions such as a pandemic to create.
SINGING REVOLUTION: THE MUSICAL Reaches A New Milestone Towards World Premiere
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 18, 2020

The new musical 'Singing Revolution' has been pledged a large sponsorship from the Estonian American National Council (EANC) toward the Los Angeles World Premiere. The musical, written by James Bearhart and Tony Spinosa has been fundraising for the production since March with the intention of revealing it to Los Angeles audiences in the Spring of 2021.
VIDEO: Tony Spinosa & James Bearhart Discuss Why SINGING REVOLUTION Is A Musical Perfect For Our Times
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 2, 2019

'Singing Revolution' written by Tony Spinosa and James Bearhart, is a musical that focuses on star-crossed lovers against the very real history of the 40-year occupation of Estonia by the Soviet Union. The writers believe the timing to tell this story couldn't be more perfect.
VIDEO: Neil Haskell Performs 'Lift It Up' From SINGING REVOLUTION THE MUSICAL
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 17, 2019

The news getting your spirit down? Let Neil Haskell 'Lift it Up' in the latest video from the Singing Revolution studio sessions. The Euro-pop song, written by Tony Spinosa and James Bearhart for their original musical Singing Revolution, is a rousing anthem in which the lead character, Heinz Tamm, rallies his fellow countrymen into celebrating their cultural pride in the face of a Soviet Union occupation.
SINGING REVOLUTION: THE MUSICAL Brings Together Global Team Collaboration
by Julie Musbach - May 2, 2019

Broadway Veteran, Estonians, and an Irishman, team up to bring the legendary story of the Singing Revolution to the New York theatre community. The production is initiated by an American director/choreographer, Tony Spinosa, and Irish co-book writer, James Bearhart. The story is inspired by the Estonian emancipation from the Soviet Union in 1991
NY Premiere Of STILL AT RISK Begins Performances Tonight At Theater For The New City
by Stephi Wild - Mar 7, 2019

Theater for the New City (Crystal Field, Executive Artistic Director), in association with MBL Productions (Mary J. Davis, Producer), presents the New York premiere of the new play, Still at Risk by Tim Pinckney (Message to Michael). Performances begin TONIGHT, Thursday, March 7, 2019 for a limited engagement through Sunday, March 31, 2019 in the 88Community Space Theater at Theater for the New City (155 First Avenue, between 9th & 10th Streets). Opening Night is Sunday afternoon, March 10,2019 at 3:00 p.m.
Photo Flash: Meet the Cast of STILL AT RISK at Theater for the New City
by Rebecca Russo - Feb 21, 2019

Theater for the New City (Crystal Field, Executive Artistic Director), in association with MBL Productions (Mary J. Davis, Producer), presents the New York premiere of the new play, Still at Risk by Tim Pinckney (Message to Michael) at the Community Space Theater at Theater for the New City (155 First Avenue, between 9th & 10th Streets).  Directed by Carl Andress (The Divine Sister; Die, Mommie, Die!), the five-member cast will feature Robert Gomes (Dada Woof Papa Hot, The Tempermentals) as Kevin, Christopher J. Hanke (How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, Buyer & Cellar) as Christopher, Amy Hohn (November, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof) as Susan, Ryan Spahn (Daniel's Husband, Summer and Smoke) as Byron, and Jonathan Walker (The Assembled Parties, The Divine Sister) as Marcus.
Cast And Creative Announced For STILL AT RISK By Tim Pinckney
by Julie Musbach - Feb 12, 2019

Theater for the New City, in association with MBL Productions, has announced, today, the cast and creative team for the New York premiere of the new play, Still at Risk by Tim Pinckney (Message to Michael). Performances begin Thursday, March 7, 2019 for a limited engagement through Sunday, March 31, 2019 in the Community Space Theater at Theater for the New City (155 First Avenue, between 9th & 10th Streets).

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Tony Spinosa been in?

Tony Spinosa has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

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Tony Spinosa has not appeared in the West End.

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