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BIO

Broadway: Author/Star of Suffs (Tony Awards for Best Score, Best Book; Outer Critics Circle Awards for Best Book, Best Score, Best Musical; Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Music; Frederick Loewe Award; Grammy nomination). Off-Broadway includes Twelfth Night (Composer/Lyricist/Feste), As You Like It (Composer/Lyricist/Jaques, Obie Award) at Shakespeare in the Park; Ragtime (Emma Goldman, New York City Center); Old Hats (ft. her original songs); Hadestown (Fate); Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812 (Mary, Lortel nom). Solo albums: Visitors, Die Happy, and Songs of the Great Hill on Atlantic Records. Awards: 2024 Time100 Next List; Workers Circle Activism Award; ASCAP Richard Rodgers New Horizons Award; Jonathan Larson Grant; Kleban Prize; Fred Ebb Award; NYCLU’s Michael Friedman Freedom Award, honorary doctorate from Manhattan School of Music. www.shainataub.com



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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
2025
Emma Goldman


[Off-Broadway]
Concert Revival Production, 2024


[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2024
Alice Paul


[Off-Broadway]
Shakespeare in the Park Production, 2022
Jaques


[Off-Broadway]
Public Theater World Premiere Off-Broadway Production, 2022
Alice Paul


[Off-Broadway]
The Public Theater Shakespeare in the Park Production, 2018
Feste


[Off-Broadway]
Public Theatre Public Works Production, 2017
Jaques


[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Public Theater Musical Adaptation, 2016
Feste


[Off-Broadway]
Ellis Island Developmental Concert Production, 2016
Emma Goldman


[Off-Broadway]
New York Theatre Workshop Off-Broadway Production, 2016
Performer


[Off-Broadway]
Signature Theatre Off-Broadway Revival Production, 2016


[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2013
Opera Singer

Maid Servant

Mary


Opera Singer

Maid Servant

Productions

 
[US Tour, 2025]
Creator
 
[West End, 2024]
Lyrics
 
[Off-Broadway, 2022] [Replacement]
Book, Music, and Lyrics[Replacement]
 
[Off-Broadway, 2018]
Conceived
Music
Lyrics
Music Director[Replacement]
 
[Off-Broadway, 2017]
Adaptor
Music and Lyrics
 
[Off-Broadway, 2016]
Music & Lyrics
Orchestrator
Music Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2016]
Music and Lyrics
 
[Off-Broadway, 2013]
Accordion

Writing

Movies

Old Hats
[ 2016 ] Self
tick, tick... BOOM!
[ 2021 ] Aspiring Composer and Lyricist

TV Shows

Never Doubt I Love
Composer

Awards and Nominations


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2024 - Outstanding Music

Shaina Taub, Suffs

Drama Desk Awards - 2024 - Outstanding Orchestrations

Shaina TaubSuffs


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2024 - Outstanding Book of a Musical (Broadway or Off-Broadway)

Shaina Taub, Suffs


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2024 - Outstanding Score (Broadway or Off-Broadway)

Shaina Taub, Suffs


winner
Tony Awards - 2024 - Best Book of a Musical

Shaina Taub, Suffs


winner
Tony Awards - 2024 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

Shaina Taub, Suffs


winner
Obie Awards - 2023 - Special Citation

Shaina TaubAs You Like It

Drama Desk Awards - 2022 - Outstanding Lyrics

Shaina Taub, SUFFS


winner
Obie Awards - 2022 - Special Citation

Shaina Taub, As You Like It

Drama Desk Awards - 2019 - Outstanding Music

Shaina Taub, Twelfth Night


winner
- 2014 - Jonathan Larson Grant

Shaina Taub

The Lortels - 2014 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical

Shaina Taub, Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812

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News


Video: Helen J. Shen is Anne Hathaway's New Assistant in THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA 2 Clip
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 16, 2026

Helen J. Shen is up to the challenge in a brand new clip from The Devil Wears Prada 2, playing intern-turned-assistant Jin. Watch the clip now, featuring the Maybe Happy Ending star.
UNORTHODOX New Musical By Benj Pasek, Shaina Taub, And Joshua Harmon and More Set for The Huntington 2026/27 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 16, 2026

The Huntington has announced its 2026/27 season, led by the world premiere musical UNORTHODOX by Benj Pasek, Shaina Taub, and Joshua Harmon. The lineup also includes PURPOSE, TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD, and more.
Video: Brandon Uranowitz, Shaina Taub & More Record 'Success' From the RAGTIME Album
by Michael Major - Apr 15, 2026

New video footage has been released of Brandon Uranowitz, Shaina Taub, Rodd Cyrus, John Rapson, and the ensemble of Ragtime recording 'Success' for the 2025 Broadway Cast Recording of the beloved musical.
SUFFS Will Make Nebraska Debut at Lied Center
by Stephi Wild - Apr 15, 2026

The Tony Award-winning Broadway musical SUFFS will present its Nebraska debut at the Lied Center for Performing Arts, featuring the story of Omaha native Doris Stevens and the women who fought for the right to vote.
THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA 2 World Premiere to Live Stream on Disney+ and Hulu
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 13, 2026

Fans of high fashion will be able to tune in to the world premiere of The Devil Wears Prada 2 next week when it livestreams on Disney+ and Hulu. The star-studded event will take place on Monday, April 20, at Lincoln Center in New York City, with the livestream beginning at 5:30 p.m. ET.
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by Allison Henry - Apr 10, 2026

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Video: RAGTIME Stars Perform in the Union Square Subway Station
by Michael Major - Apr 10, 2026

Watch videos of Joshua Henry, Caissie Levy, Brandon Uranowtiz, Shaina Taub, and Ben Levi Ross performing “The Night That Goldman Spoke at Union Square,” “Our Children,” and “Make Them Hear You' from Ragtime in the subway station.
Audra McDonald and Brian Stokes Mitchell Will Reunite For RAGTIME Talkback on the Black Experience
by Stephi Wild - Apr 10, 2026

Ragtime will host a special post-show panel, titled “The Black Experience in RAGTIME” next week. Producer Lamar Richardson will moderate the conversation, featuring original RAGTIME stars Audra McDonald and Brian Stokes Mitchell.
RAGTIME Cast Album Signing And SiriusXM Front Row Event Set For Vivian Beaumont Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 9, 2026

RAGTIME, SiriusXM’s On Broadway, and Concord Theatricals Recordings will present a SiriusXM Front Row event and cast album signing at the Vivian Beaumont Theater at Lincoln Center on Thursday, April 23.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld April 8, 2026- THE LION KING Tops the Grosses
by - Apr 8, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is April 8, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Photos: Inside AMPLIFY 2026, Honoring Shaina Taub
by Jennifer Broski - Apr 7, 2026

Maestra Music celebrated AMPLIFY 2026, its annual fundraising gala concert, at City Winery NYC. Tony Award nominee Betsy Wolfe and Hannah Cruz co-hosted the evening. Check out photos from inside the big night here!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld April 7, 2026- Vote For Your Favorite Movie Musical and More
by - Apr 7, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is April 7, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
SUFFS Broadway Cast to Reunite for GREAT PERFORMANCES Town Hall Event
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 6, 2026

The Town Hall will host a special screening of Great Performances' Suffs', followed by a discussion with Shaina Taub, Leigh Silverman, and Nikki M. James, along with a live piano performance from the original cast.
Video: Listen to New 'Runway' Song From Lady Gaga and Doechii in THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA 2 Final Trailer
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 6, 2026

Check out the final trailer for The Devil Wears Prada 2, which features a new look at Helen J Shen in the movie and our first listen to 'Runway,' a new song from Lady Gaga and Doechii.
Video: Watch the Cast of RAGTIME Record 'New Music' For Their Cast Album
by Michael Major - Apr 3, 2026

Concord Recordings has released footage of Joshua Henry, Colin Donnell, Caissie Levy, Ben Levi Ross, Nichelle Lewis, and the RAGTIME ensemble recording “New Music” for their recently released cast album. Watch the video!
PBS' Great Performances Will Present SUFFS, Nicole Scherzinger & More
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 2, 2026

PBS will present its annual BROADWAY’S BEST lineup as part of Great Performances, airing Fridays from May 8–29, 2026. The programming will include two musicals, a concert event, and a documentary spotlighting Broadway history.
Video: Meryl Streep Shares THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA 2 Clip, Expresses Excitement for MAMMA MIA 3 on THE LATE SHOW
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 2, 2026

The iconic Meryl Streep visited The Late Show on Wednesday to discuss the highly anticipated film The Devil Wears Prada 2, bringing along a new clip from the film. She also expressed interest in returning to the Mamma Mia! franchise. Watch her appearance now.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld April 2, 2026- MEXODUS and PRINCE F*GGOT Lead Lortel Nominations and More
by - Apr 2, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is April 2, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Video: Watch the Cast of SUFFS Perform in Clip From PBS Capture
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 1, 2026

Next month, Great Performances will air a filmed recording of Suffs, the Broadway musical from Tony Award winner Shaina Taub. Watch a clip from the forthcoming airing, which sees the suffragists perform the musical number 'The March (We Demand Equality).'
Review: JENN COLELLA Hip, Hot, and High-Caliber at 54 Below
by Stephen Mosher - Mar 28, 2026

As usual, Jenn Colella has brought a not-to-be-missed show to 54 Below, where a Colella concert is appointment programming.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Shaina Taub written?

Shaina Taub has written 1 shows including The Devil Wears Prada (Lyrics).

What awards has Shaina Taub been nominated for?

Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for Suffs, Outstanding Orchestrations (Drama Desk Awards) for Suffs, Outstanding Book of a Musical (Broadway or Off-Broadway) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Suffs, Outstanding Score (Broadway or Off-Broadway) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Suffs, Best Book of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Suffs, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for Suffs, Special Citation (Obie Awards) for As You Like It, Outstanding Lyrics (Drama Desk Awards) for SUFFS, Special Citation (Obie Awards) for As You Like It, Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for Twelfth Night, Jonathan Larson Grant () and Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical (The Lortels) for Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812.

What awards has Shaina Taub won?

Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for Suffs, Outstanding Book of a Musical (Broadway or Off-Broadway) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Suffs, Outstanding Score (Broadway or Off-Broadway) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Suffs, Best Book of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Suffs, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for Suffs, Special Citation (Obie Awards) for As You Like It, and the Jonathan Larson Grant.

How many Broadway shows has Shaina Taub been in?

Shaina Taub has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

How many West End shows has Shaina Taub been in?

Shaina Taub has not appeared in the West End.

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