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BIO

Sonya Tayeh is a New York City based Tony Award winning choreographer and director. Since paving her professional career her work has been characterized as a blend of powerful versatility and theatrical range. Upcoming: Gatsby (A.R.T/Dir. Rachel Chavkin). Selected credits include: Moulin Rouge! The Musical! (Broadway, World Wide/Dir. Alex Timbers), The Sign in Sidney Brustein’s Window (Broadway/Dir. Anne Kauffman), Is It Thursday Yet? (La Jolla Playhouse and Perelman Arts Center/Directed, Conceived and Co Choreographed), Sing Street (Huntington Theatre, Boston/Dir. Rebecca Taichman), Martha Graham Dance Company (Joyce Theatre/Tour), American Ballet Theatre/What Becomes of Love Dance Film, Unveiling with Moses Sumney and dancers (Fall For Dance/City Center), The Lucky Ones (Ars Nova/Dir. Anne Kauffman), Hundred Days (New York Theatre Workshop/Dir. Anne Kauffman), Kung Fu (Signature Theatre/Dir. Leigh Silverman). She has received many accolades for her versatile work, including a Tony award, two Emmy nominations, two Drama Desk awards, an Obie Award and two Lucille Lortel Awards for Outstanding Choreography.



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Productions

Girl, Interrupted
 
[Off-Broadway, 2026]
Choreography
Sing StreetSing Street
 
[West End, 2025]
Choreographer
Romeo + JulietRomeo + Juliet
 
[Broadway, 2024]
Choreography
Movement Direction
The Sign in Sidney Brustein's WindowThe Sign in Sidney Brustein's Window
 
[Broadway, 2023]
Movement Direction
As You Like ItAs You Like It
 
[Off-Broadway, 2022]
Original Choreographer
Moulin Rouge!Moulin Rouge!
 
[US Tour, 2022]
Choreographer
Moulin Rouge! The MusicalMoulin Rouge! The Musical
 
[West End, 2022]
Choreographer
Moulin Rouge! The MusicalMoulin Rouge! The Musical
 
[West End, 2021] [Replacement]
Choreographer[Replacement]
As You Like ItAs You Like It
 
[, 2020]
Choreographer
Sing StreetSing Street
 
[Off-Broadway, 2019]
Choreographer
Moulin Rouge!Moulin Rouge!
 
[Broadway, 2019]
Choreographer
Rent: LiveRent: Live
 
[Broadway, 2019]
Choreographer
Moulin Rouge! The MusicalMoulin Rouge! The Musical
 
[Boston, 2018]
Choreographer
The Lucky OnesThe Lucky Ones
 
[Off-Broadway, 2018]
Choreographer
Hundred DaysHundred Days
 
[Off-Broadway, 2017]
Movement Director
As You Like ItAs You Like It
 
[Off-Broadway, 2017]
Choreographer
The Skin of Our TeethThe Skin of Our Teeth
 
[Off-Broadway, 2017]
Choreographer
The Wild PartyThe Wild Party
 
[Off-Broadway, 2015]
Choreographer
Kung FuKung Fu
 
[Off-Broadway, 2014]
Choreographer

Awards and Nominations


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2020 - Outstanding Choreography

Sonya Tayeh, Moulin Rouge!


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2020 - Outstanding Choreographer

Sonya Tayeh, Moulin Rouge!


winner
Tony Awards - 2020 - Best Choreography

Sonya Tayeh, Moulin Rouge!


winner
The Lortels - 2018 - Outstanding Choreographer

Sonya Tayeh, The Lucky Ones

Drama Desk Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Choreography

Sonya Tayeh, Kung Fu


winner
The Lortels - 2014 - Outstanding Choreographer

Sonya Tayeh, Kung Fu

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Review: MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL Delivers Bold Visuals and Pop Powered Romance Photo
Review: MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL Delivers Bold Visuals and Pop Powered Romance
by Alyson Eng - Jan 24, 2026

There is nothing that signals MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL faster than the words, “Voulez-vous coucher avec moi ce soir?” From the show's opening moments, the production strongly announced its arrival in Vancouver, BC with confidence and attitude. This week, Broadway Across Canada brought the 10-time Tony Award-winning musical, MOULIN ROUGE! to the Queen Elizabeth Theatre.  
Factory International Reveals Season Spring 2026 Season, Including New Exhibition By Photo
Factory International Reveals Season Spring 2026 Season, Including New Exhibition By Ai Weiwei
by Stephi Wild - Jan 20, 2026

Factory International will present a new exhibition by Ai Weiwei and other premieres at Aviva Studios in Spring 2026. Learn more about the full upcoming season here!
Marinda Anderson, Dan Domingues and More to Star in PUBLIC CHARGE at The Public Photo
Marinda Anderson, Dan Domingues and More to Star in PUBLIC CHARGE at The Public
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 15, 2026

The Public Theater has revealed the complete cast for the world premiere of Public Charge, a bracing new play based on true events written by former United States Ambassador Julissa Reynoso and award-winning playwright Michael J. Chepiga.
Review: MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL at Orpheum Theatre Photo
Review: MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL at Orpheum Theatre
by Steve Murray - Dec 19, 2025

What did our critic think of MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL at Orpheum Theatre? The appeal, based on the audience, is the acknowledgment of the song snippets – an “I know that song” reward. But the conceit grows thin and becomes one big cheat.
Dee Beasnael, Kate Benson and More to Star in Elevator Repair Service's ULYSSES Photo
Dee Beasnael, Kate Benson and More to Star in Elevator Repair Service's ULYSSES
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 19, 2025

The Public Theater has revealed the full cast for the upcoming New York City premiere of Ulysses, created by Elevator Repair Service. The production will be presented as part of Under the Radar this January.
Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Boston Awards; Leads Favorite Photo
Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Boston Awards; Leads Favorite Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Dec 8, 2025

The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Boston Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Review: MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL at Broadway In Tucson Photo
Review: MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL at Broadway In Tucson
by Zach Wetzel - Dec 4, 2025

MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL at Broadway in Tucson casts a poignant spell over Centennial Hall this December 2-7. A transcendent spectacle, MOULIN ROUGE is a feast for the senses and will give audiences plenty to talk about.
First Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Boston Awards; EVIL DEAD: THE MU Photo
First Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Boston Awards; EVIL DEAD: THE MUSICAL HD Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 1, 2025

The first standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Boston Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
CHICAGO, KINKY BOOTS and More to Return to Mirvish Stages This Spring Photo
CHICAGO, KINKY BOOTS and More to Return to Mirvish Stages This Spring
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 17, 2025

Due to popular demand, David and Hannah Mirvish will present the return of four Broadway musicals to the Mirvish stages next spring!  These Toronto audience favourites include Chicago and more.
MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL Comes to Jacksonville in March 2026 Photo
MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL Comes to Jacksonville in March 2026
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 15, 2025

The FSCJ Artist Series Broadway in Jacksonville will present Moulin Rouge! The Musical March 10–15, 2026 at the Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts.
Review: MOULIN ROUGE! at Hollywood Pantages Photo
Review: MOULIN ROUGE! at Hollywood Pantages
by Amanda Callas - Nov 12, 2025

Moulin Rouge! is an immersive, kinetic wild ride, lavishly sexy, unabashedly romantic, and breathtaking to look at. There is a determined garishness, a gaudy and deliberate trashiness, an extravagance to Moulin Rogue! that feels triumphantly tasteless and rather wonderfully liberating.
Photos: Meg Donnelly Debuts as 'Satine' in Moulin Rouge! Broadway Photo
Photos: Meg Donnelly Debuts as 'Satine' in Moulin Rouge! Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 12, 2025

Singer Meg Donnelly makes her Broadway debut as 'Satine' in Moulin Rouge! the Musical. Check out her stunning first curtain call photos!
Review: MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL Returns to OC’s Segerstrom Center Photo
Review: MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL Returns to OC’s Segerstrom Center
by Michael Quintos - Oct 30, 2025

After making a splash when it first visited the OC back in 2022, MOULIN ROUGE! - THE MUSICAL—the dazzling, Tony Award-winning 2019 Broadway stage adaptation of Baz Luhrmann's groundbreaking 2001 movie musical—is back full throttle at Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa for a limited week-long engagement that continues through November 2, 2025 (the show then travels an hour north to Los Angeles' Hollywood Pantages Theatre for performances running November 4-16, 2025). More impressive than before, this vibrant, high-octane, gorgeous-looking musical extravaganza continues to be an overwhelming spectacle for the senses.
Tickets to MOULIN ROUGE! National Tour at Proctors on Sale Now Photo
Tickets to MOULIN ROUGE! National Tour at Proctors on Sale Now
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 28, 2025

The first North American tour of Moulin Rouge! The Musical, winner of 10 Tony Awards including Best Musical, will play in Schenectady at Proctors. Tickeets are on sale now!
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Sonya Tayeh been nominated for?

Outstanding Choreography (Drama Desk Awards) for Moulin Rouge!, Outstanding Choreographer (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Moulin Rouge!, Best Choreography (Tony Awards) for Moulin Rouge!, Outstanding Choreographer (The Lortels) for The Lucky Ones, Outstanding Choreography (Drama Desk Awards) for Kung Fu and Outstanding Choreographer (The Lortels) for Kung Fu.

What awards has Sonya Tayeh won?

Sonya Tayeh has won several prestigious awards for her choreography. She received the Outstanding Choreography award from the Drama Desk Awards for Moulin Rouge!. She also won Outstanding Choreographer at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Moulin Rouge! Additionally, she earned the Tony Award for Best Choreography for Moulin Rouge!. Tayeh was recognized as Outstanding Choreographer by The Lortel Awards for her work on both The Lucky Ones and Kung Fu.

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