Parker Esse
Review: FUNNY GIRL at Shaw Festival (Jun 1, 2026)
FUNNY GIRL, SLEUTH & JEEVES AND WOOSTER to Open Shaw Festival's 2026 Season (May 22, 2026)
Video: Watch La Mirada Theatre's ANASTASIA Star Lena Ceja Perform 'Journey to the Past' (May 21, 2026)
BIO
Parker Esse
Guys and Dolls
[Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Canada ( Shaw Festival Theater), 2013]
Choreographer
Carousel
[East Haddam, CT (Goodspeed - Regional), 2012]
Choreographer
Music Man
[Washington, DC (Arena Stage - Regional), 2012]
Choreographer
Buddy- The Buddy Holly Story
[Flat Rock, NC (Flat Rock Playhouse - Regional), 2011]
Choreographer
Oklahoma! (Revival)
[Washington, DC (Arena Stage - Regional) 2011]
Choreographer
Oklahoma!
[Washington, DC (Arena Stage - Regional), 2010]
Choreographer
Winner Helen Hayes Award Best Choreography
The Light In the Piazza
[Washington, DC (Arena Stage - Regional), 2010]
Choreographer
Mystery of Irma Vep
[Washington, DC (Arena Stage - Regional), 2008]
Choreographer
The Brand New Kid
[Washington, DC (The Kennedy Center - Regional), 2006]
Choreographer
Associate/Assistant Choreographer Broadway/Off-Broadway:
Finian's Rainbow [Broadway, 2009]
Associate Choreographer
A Tale of Two Cities [Broadway, 2008]
Associate Choreographer
Rated P for Parenthood [Off-Broadway, 2012]
Associate Choreographer
Girl Crazy
[New York City Center, Encores! (Off-Broadway), 2009]
Associate Choreographer
Finian's Rainbow
[New York City Center, Encores! (Off-Broadway), 2009]
Associate Choreographer
On the Town
[New York City Center, Encores! (Off-Broadway), 2008]
Associate Choreographer
Juno
[New York City Center, Encores! (Off-Broadway), 2008]
Assistant Choreographer
Stairway to Paradise
[New York City Center Encores! (Off-Broadway), 2007]
Assistant Choreographer
Associate Director-Choreographer National Tour/Regional:
Follies
[Washington, DC (The Kennedy Center - Regional), 2011]
Associate Choreographer
101 Dalmatians: The Musical
(National Tour - US - Regional), 2009
Associate Choreographer
Lucky Guy
[East Haddam, CT (Goodspeed - Regional), 2009]
Associate Director/Choreographer
Assistant Choreographer:
Dancing in the Dark
San Diego, CA (The Old Globe Theatre - Regional), 2008]
Assistant Choreographer
Pirates!
[Milburn, NJ (Paper Mill Playhouse - Regional), 2007]
Assistant Choreographer
The Pirates of Penzance
[East Haddam, CT (Goodspeed - Regional), 2006]
Assistant Choreographer
Mame
[Washington, DC (The Kennedy Center - Regional), 2006]
Assistant Choreographer
Damn Yankees
[Washington, DC (Arena Stage - Regional), 2006
Assistant Choreographer
South Pacific
Washington, DC (Arena Stage - Regional), 2003
Assistant Choreographer
Stage:
Performances:
Mame [Washington, DC (Regional)]
Kennedy Center Revival, 2006
Assistant Choreographer/Dance Captain/Ensemble
Camelot [Regional (US)]
Regional Revival, 2003
Sir Colgrevance
Fosse [Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1999
Performer [Replacement]
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Photos
STAGE CREDITS
Productions
Awards and Nominations
Parker EsseFiddler on the Roof
Parker EsseSmokey Joe?s Cafe: The Songs of Leiber and Stoller
Parker EsseThe Music Man
winner
Parker EsseOklahoma
Videos
Video: Watch La Mirada Theatre's ANASTASIA Star Lena Ceja Perform 'Journey to the Past'
by Michael Major - 2026-05-21 14:31:08
Video: Liesie Kelly Stuns With 'At The Ballet' from Goodspeed's A CHORUS LINE
by Joshua Wright - 2025-10-14 16:35:44
Video: Watch 'What I Did for Love' from Goodspeed's A CHORUS LINE
by Michael Major - 2025-09-30 14:04:36
Video: Jackie Burns Sings 'Memory' from Casa Mañana's Country Production of CATS
by Joshua Wright - 2025-06-02 12:45:15
Video: BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL at Fulton Theatre
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-09-22 11:51:59
Video: 'I'm Gonna Wash That Man Right Outa My Hair' from Goodspeed's SOUTH PACIFIC
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-07-14 15:10:17
Video: Go Inside Rehearsals With Danielle Wade & The Cast Of SOUTH PACIFIC at Goodspeed
by Joshua Wright - 2024-06-04 16:58:10
Video: Get a First Look at FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at Paper Mill Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2023-12-19 17:42:34
VIDEO: Director Mark S. Hoebee Talks FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at Paper Mill Playhouse
by Blair Ingenthron - 2023-12-17 15:05:17
Video: Watch Highlights from Encores! THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA
by Show Highlights - 2023-06-21 17:48:19
Video: Go Inside Rehearsals for Encores! THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA with Ruthie Ann Miles and More
by Nicole Rosky - 2023-06-15 14:32:41
News
by Michael Rabice - Jun 1, 2026
When FUNNY GIRL opened on Broadway it was a smash hit in 1964 and would jettison the career of Barbra Streisand. It became a staple on repertory companies, regional and community theatres and summer stock. But the looming memory of Streisand's iconic performance on stage and then on screen seemed to have destined the show to be unproduceable without a genuine triple threat actress who could sing, act, AND be a comedian par excellence. It took almost 60 years for a Broadway revival to occur, and poor Beanie Feldstein was not up to the leading lady task, being replaced with the much more appropriate star Lea Michele. Once again, the tale of Fanny Brice had resurfaced and the often comedic, often dark musical comedy has been re-introduced to audiences who can look at the piece without Streisand's interpretation burned into our memory.
by A.A. Cristi - May 22, 2026
The Shaw Festival announced its 64th season in Niagara-on-the-Lake, featuring productions of FUNNY GIRL, SLEUTH, and JEEVES & WOOSTER IN PERFECT NONSENSE, alongside more than 5,000 Beyond the Stage events.
by Michael Major - May 21, 2026
La Mirada Theatre has released new video footage of Lena Ceja rehearsing 'Journey to the Past' from their upcoming production of Anastasia. The production features Dillon Klena as Dmitry, a role first played on Broadway by his brother Derek Klena.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 12, 2026
The Shaw Festival will open its 64th season in Niagara-on-the-Lake with three productions: Sleuth, Funny Girl Starring Sara Farb, and the Canadian Debut of Jeeves & Wooster in Perfect Nonsense.
by Stephi Wild - May 7, 2026
The Muny announced the lead cast for SOMETHING ROTTEN!, including Tony winner Matt Doyle and Bryonha Marie, as the musical comedy makes its Muny premiere to close Season 108 in Forest Park.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 30, 2026
Dillon Klena, whose brother Derek originated the role on Broadway, will play Dmitry in La Mirada Theatre and McCoy Rigby Entertainment's production of ANASTASIA, alongside Lena Ceja and Suzanna Guzmán.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 24, 2026
The Shaw Festival's production of Funny Girl, starring Sara Farb as Fanny Brice, is running at the Festival Theatre in Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON this spring.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 4, 2026
Barrington Stage Company has revealed its complete 2026 season, including the addition of three World Premieres, including The Zionists: A Family Storm, Dead Girl’s Quinceañera and more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 30, 2026
The Muny has selected the seven teams of directors, choreographers, music directors and lead designers whose creative visions will shape the Tony Award-winning theatre’s 2026 season in Forest Park.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 12, 2025
The Shaw Festival has released casting and creative teams for its 2026 season, which runs April 2 through December 23 in Niagara-on-the-Lake. Productions include new stagings of Amadeus, Jeeves & Wooster in Perfect Nonsense, and additional works across three venues.
by Joshua Wright - Oct 27, 2025
Watch a clip of the finale from Goodspeed's A Chorus Line in this all-new video. Goodspeed's production of the beloved musical is now running through November 2.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 20, 2025
Casa Mañana opens its 2025–26 Broadway Season with WEST SIDE STORY, running November 1–9 in Fort Worth. Directed and choreographed by Parker Esse, the production stars Alex Benoit, Addie Morales, Gaby Albo, Yurel Echezarreta, and RJ Higton.
by Joshua Wright - Oct 14, 2025
Watch Liesie Kelly, Scarlett Walker and Lisa Finegold perform At The Ballet from Goodspeed's A Chorus Line. Goodspeed's production of the beloved musical is now running through November 2.
by Joshua Wright - Oct 13, 2025
Get a first look at highlights from Goodspeed's production of A CHORUS Line! Goodspeed's production of the beloved musical is now running through November 2. A Chorus Line is conceived and originally directed and choreographed by Michael Bennett.
by Michael Major - Sep 30, 2025
The cast of A Chorus Line, led by Mikaela Secada as Diana, sing of their love for dance in 'What I Did for Love.' Watch the new video of the beloved showtune now!
by Joshua Wright - Aug 22, 2025
Go inside rehearsals for Goodspeed Musicals' production of A Chorus Line, the third show of 2025 season. The groundbreaking backstage musical about the hopes and dreams of Broadway dancers makes its Goodspeed debut from Sept. 5 – Oct. 26 at The Goodspeed in East Haddam, Conn.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 30, 2025
Goodspeed Musicals will welcome A Chorus Line as its third production of the 2025 season. The groundbreaking backstage musical about the hopes and dreams of Broadway dancers makes its Goodspeed debut.
by Joshua Wright - Jun 2, 2025
Watch Jackie Burns sing 'Memory from final production of Casa Mañana's 2024/25 season, which puts a Texas twist on a Broadway classic. Andrew Lloyd Webber's CATS is one of the most distinctive and longest-running Broadway musicals of all time. T
by Stephi Wild - May 13, 2025
The finale of Casa Mañana's 2024-25 Broadway Season puts a Texas twist on a Broadway classic. Andrew Lloyd Webber's CATS is one of the most distinctive and longest-running Broadway musicals of all time.
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 22, 2024
The Fulton Theatre is currently presenting Beautiful: The Carole King Musical through October 20th, 2024, bringing Carole King's inspiring story and timeless music to life on the Fulton Theatre stage. Check out footage from the production in the video here!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Parker Esse has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.
Parker Esse has not appeared in the West End.
Outstanding Choreography in a Musical, HAYES Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Fiddler on the Roof , Outstanding Choreography in a Musical, HAYES Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Smokey Joe?s Cafe: The Songs of Leiber and Stoller, Outstanding Choreography, Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for The Music Man and Outstanding Choreography,Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Oklahoma.
Parker Esse has won the Outstanding Choreography Award for a Resident Production at the Helen Hayes Awards for Oklahoma.
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