Danya Taymor
THE OUTSIDERS National Tour is Coming to Chicago's Cadillac Palace Theatre (Apr 9, 2026)
THE OUTSIDERS, HAMILTON, and More Set For 2026/27 Broadway In Jacksonville Season (Apr 7, 2026)
BOOP!, HELL'S KITCHEN and More Set for RBTL's 26-27 Season at West Herr Auditorium Theatre (Apr 1, 2026)
BIO
Danya Taymor is a New York based director, writer and translator. Recent direction includes Will Arbery's HEROES OF THE FOURTH TURNING (Playwrights Horizons, Pulitzer Prize Finalist, Lortel Outstanding Play) Korde Arrington Tuttle's GRAVEYARD SHIFT (Goodman Theater), Jeremy O. Harris' "DADDY" (Almeida London + New Group/Vineyard), Antoinette Nwandu's PASS OVER (Lincoln Center + Steppenwolf, Lortel Outstanding Play), Danai Gurira's FAMILIAR (Steppenwolf), Martyna Majok's QUEENS (Lincoln Center Theater), Justin Kuritzkes’ THE SENSUALITY PARTY (The New Group), Susan Soon-He Stanton’s CYGNUS (Women’s Project), Brian Watkins’ WYOMING (Lesser America) and MY DAUGHTER KEEPS OUR HAMMER (The Flea), and Sarah Gancher’s THE PLACE WE BUILT (The Flea). Translations include Alejandro Ricaño's We Are Getting Better at Saying Goodbye, Luis Enrique Guitierrez Ortiz Monasterio's I Hate Fucking Mexicans,and Ettore Scola's Working on a Special Day.
Her production Antoinette Nwandu's PASS OVER was filmed in collaboration with Spike Lee and premiered at the Sundance Film Festival. Now streaming on Amazon Prime.
Awards and fellowships include the Cullman Award for Extraordinary Creativity from Lincoln Center, Time Warner Directing Fellowship at Women's Project, 2050 fellowship at New York Theatre Workshop, Van Lier Directing Fellowship; Gates Foundation Grant, Rough Draft Residency at the Drama League and the Lincoln Center Directors Lab. She has taught theater in Ecuador and Slovakia.
Most recently, Taymor directed The Outsiders on Broadway, for which she won the Tony Award for Best Direction of a Musical. She was also nominated for a Drama Desk Award for this production.
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Productions
Awards and Nominations
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Danya Taymor, John Proctor is the Villain
Danya Taymor, John Proctor is The Villain
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Danya Taymor, John Proctor Is the Villain
Danya Taymor, John Proctor is the Villain
Danya Taymor, The Outsiders
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Danya TaymorHeroes of the Fourth Turning
Videos
Video: P!nk Performs 'Hopeless War' From THE OUTSIDERS with Daughter Willow
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-03-02 17:20:32
Video: JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN Ends Broadway Run With Closing Night Ritual
by Michael Major - 2025-09-08 10:46:17
Photos/Video: JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN Hosts Student Matinee Performance
by Stephi Wild - 2025-04-03 10:21:36
Video: Sadie Sink Talks Singing Challenges in O'DESSA and Returning to Broadway
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-03-21 15:48:01
Photos & Video: JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN Begins Previews on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2025-03-21 07:33:10
Video: Sadie Sink Talks Broadway Return in JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN on THE TONIGHT SHOW
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-01-31 10:32:43
Video: Danya Taymor and Emma Pittman Talk THE OUTSIDERS on Good Morning America
by Blair Ingenthron - 2025-01-04 14:12:51
Video: THE OUTSIDERS Cast and Composers Perform 'Far Away From Tulsa' on JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE!
by Stephi Wild - 2024-12-12 09:07:16
Video: Watch the 'Hoods Turned Heroes' Music Video From THE OUTSIDERS
by Michael Major - 2024-10-15 10:52:16
Video: Brody Grant & Emma Pittman Sing 'I Could Talk to You All Night' from THE OUTSIDERS
by Nicole Rosky - 2024-08-09 14:26:28
Video: Joshua Boone Records 'Little Brother' from THE OUTSIDERS
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-07-14 15:18:24
Video: Danya Taymor Says THE OUTSIDERS Was the Collaboration of a Lifetime
by Joey Mervis - 2024-05-30 10:11:21
Video: Watch Emma Pittman and Trevor Wayne Perform 'I Could Talk to You All Night' from THE OUTSIDERS
by Josh Sharpe - 2024-05-23 13:32:54
News
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 9, 2026
The Tony Award winning Best Musical, The Outsiders, based on the seminal novel by S.E. Hinton and Francis Ford Coppola’s film, will return to Broadway In Chicago’s Cadillac Palace Theatre this summer, August 4 – 16, 2026.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 7, 2026
The FSCJ Artist Series Broadway in Jacksonville has announced the 26/27 Broadway season shows coming to the Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts. Learn more about the lineup here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 1, 2026
A seven-show 2026-2027 M&T Bank Broadway Season will take place in Rochester, including four local premieres including Boop! The Musical, Hell's Kitchen, and more.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 1, 2026
The Outsiders will be celebrating two years on Broadway with a special panel at the Museum of Broadway. The event is set to take place on Wednesday April 8 at 5:30pm.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 1, 2026
The BROADWAY IN TOLEDO Series will include the following Broadway touring productions: The Bodyguard, The Book Of Mormon, Jersey Boys, Mamma Mia!, and The Outsiders.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 31, 2026
The Bushnell has announced its 2026-2027 Broadway Series, showcasing a lineup of new Broadway hits alongside award-winning musicals. The series aims to attract theatergoers with a diverse selection of performances.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 30, 2026
Check out production photos for the UK transfer of John Proctor is the Villain by Kimberly Belflower, directed by Tony Award-winner Danya Taymor. The production is now playing at the Royal Court.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 30, 2026
See what the critics are saying about the West End transfer of Kimberly Belflower’s John Proctor is the Villain, making its European premiere at The Royal Court Theatre in London. Read BroadwayWorld's Review Roundup here!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 30, 2026
The first non-English language replica production of The Outsiders is set to premiere at The GS Arts Center in Seoul, South Korea in August 2027, produced by Seensee Company.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 30, 2026
Performances are now underway for August Wilson's Joe Turner's Come and Gone on Broadway! The show recently extended, and will now play through Sunday, July 19. Meet the cast here!
by Cindy Marcolina - Mar 27, 2026
When John Proctor is the Villain opened on Broadway last year, it lit a fire. Kimberly Belflower’s response to Arthur Miller’s The Crucible is more than play, it’s a movement. After shaking things up overseas, the piece is taking on London now (in the same venue that saw the U.K. premiere of Miller’s chef d’oeuvre seven decades ago almost to the day!) with its full creative team in tow and a brand new cast.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 26, 2026
The Outsiders has released a new block of single tickets for performances through January 31, 2027 at Broadway’s Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre. Learn more about how to get tickets here!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 25, 2026
Broadway in Indianapolis has announced its 2026/2027 season, featuring a lineup of acclaimed shows set to captivate audiences in Indianapolis. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 20, 2026
All new rehearsal photos have been released for the UK transfer of one of the most anticipated shows of the year, the seven-time Tony Award-nominated, John Proctor is the Villain by Kimberly Belflower.
by Jennifer Broski - Mar 18, 2026
The Outsiders welcomed new cast members beginning on Tuesday, March 17 at the Jacobs Theatre. BroadwayWorld was there to capture the cast taking their first bows. Check out photos here
by Gillian Blum - Mar 15, 2026
The Broadway Women's Fund revealed its 2026 Women to Watch on Broadway list, the seventh list from the fund spotlighting women in leadership in theater.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 11, 2026
Broadway San Diego has announced its 49th Season, bringing Broadway's current productions direct from New York City to San Diego. Learn more about the lineup here!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 10, 2026
During a live sneak peek event, Walton Arts Center announced the 2026-27 Procter & Gamble Broadway Series, featuring six shows. Learn more about the upcoming performances here!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 5, 2026
The 2026-27 season has been announced for Broadway in Hollywood, which will feature seven Los Angeles premieres direct from Broadway, a rock theatrical classic, and the return of two Broadway blockbusters.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 5, 2026
The Marcus Performing Arts Center will present the 2026/27 Johnson Financial Group Broadway season, featuring a lineup of acclaimed shows in Milwaukee. Learn more here!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Outstanding Direction of a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for John Proctor is the Villain, OUTSTANDING DIRECTION OF A PLAY (Drama League Awards) for John Proctor is The Villain, Outstanding Direction of a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for John Proctor Is the Villain, Best Direction of a Play (Tony Awards) for John Proctor is the Villain, Outstanding Direction of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for The Outsiders, Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Outsiders and Special Citation (Obie Awards) for Heroes of the Fourth Turning.
Danya Taymor has won several prestigious awards, including: Outstanding Direction of a Play at the Drama Desk Awards for John Proctor is the Villain; Outstanding Direction of a Play at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for John Proctor is the Villain; Best Direction of a Musical at the Tony Awards for The Outsiders; and a Special Citation at the Obie Awards for Heroes of the Fourth Turning.
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