Thomas Kail
Also Credited As: Tommy Kail
Latest News on Thomas Kail:
Review: MADISON RAPS ABOUT HAMILTON at The Overture Center (Jan 8, 2026)
Edred Utomi to Take Over as 'Alexander Hamilton' in HAMILTON on Broadway (Jan 7, 2026)
HAMILTON Comes to Overture Hall in March (Dec 22, 2025)
Review: MADISON RAPS ABOUT HAMILTON at The Overture Center (Jan 8, 2026)
Edred Utomi to Take Over as 'Alexander Hamilton' in HAMILTON on Broadway (Jan 7, 2026)
HAMILTON Comes to Overture Hall in March (Dec 22, 2025)
BIO
Thomas Kail won the 2016 Tony Award for Best Direction of a Musical for Hamilton.
Broadway directing credits include Hamilton; In the Heights; Freestyle Love Supreme; Lombardi; and Magic/Bird. Off-Broadway selected directing credits include the world premiere of Hamilton, Dry Powder, Tiny Beautiful Things, and Kings at The Public Theater; the world premiere of The Wrong Man at MCC theatre, the world premiere of In the Heights, Broke-ology, and the world premiere of When I Come to Die at Lincoln Center Theater; and the world premiere of Daphne’s Dive at Signature Theatre.
Broadway producing credits include Derren Brown: Secret and Freestyle Love Supreme. Television directing and producing credits include Fosse/Verdon on FX and Grease: Live on Fox.
He is a recipient of a Kennedy Center Honor and is a graduate of Wesleyan University.
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Awards and Nominations
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Drama Desk Awards - 2023 - Outstanding Direction of a Musical
Thomas Kail, Sweeney Todd
Drama League Awards - 2023 - Outstanding Direction of a Musical
Thomas Kail, Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
Drama Desk Awards - 2020 - Outstanding Director of a Musical
Thomas Kail, The Wrong Man
Olivier Awards - 2018 - Best Director
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BroadwayWorld Awards - 2016 - Best Direction of a Musical
Thomas Kail, Hamilton
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Tony Awards - 2016 - Best Direction of a Musical
Thomas Kail, Hamilton
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Drama Desk Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Director of a Musical
Thomas Kail, Hamilton
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Director of a Musical
Thomas Kail, Hamilton
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The Lortels - 2015 - Outstanding Director
Thomas Kail, Hamilton
Drama Desk Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Director of a Play
Thomas Kail, Family Furniture
Tony Awards - 2008 - Best Direction of a Musical
Thomas Kail, In The Heights
Drama Desk Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Director of a Play
Thomas Kail, In the Heights
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Director of a Musical
Thomas Kail, In the Heights
Videos
Video: HAMILTON Cast Sings 'My Shot' For 'Hamilten' Music Video
by Michael Major - 2025-11-24 11:06:42
Video: Watch the First Teaser Trailer for Disney's Live-Action MOANA
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-11-17 12:12:04
Video: Watch Kelly and Mark Recreate Viral HAMILTON Trend on LIVE
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-10-31 12:21:56
Video: Ayo Edebiri Talks Returning to Her Stage Roots in Broadway's PROOF
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-10-03 12:18:01
Video: Leslie Odom Jr. Looks Back at 10 Years of HAMILTON, Talks Return to Iconic Role
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-09-29 11:19:08
Video: Jonathan Groff Open to Returning as King George in Broadway’s HAMILTON
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-09-19 10:36:53
Video: Lin-Manuel Miranda & Phillipa Soo Recreate Viral HAMILTON Trend
by Joshua Wright - 2025-09-04 10:37:38
Video: Thayne Jasperson Reflects on 10 Years of HAMILTON on GOOD MORNING AMERICA
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-08-11 15:12:08
Video: HAMILTON Celebrates 10 Years on Broadway With Mega-Mix Curtain Call
by A.A. Cristi - 2025-08-06 23:55:26
Video: Lin-Manuel Miranda, Jimmy Fallon, & The Roots Perform a 'Classroom Instruments' HAMILTON Medley
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-08-06 10:39:38
Video: Watch Doechii Dance to a HAMILTON Remix After Her Broadway-Inspired Grammys Performance
by Michael Major - 2025-02-05 09:33:28
Video: Christopher Jackson Sings Early Version of HAMILTON's 'Right-Hand Man'
by Nicole Rosky - 2025-01-30 12:16:28
Video: Watch Phillipa Soo's First HAMILTON Audition For 'Hamilten' Celebration
by Michael Major - 2025-01-07 11:59:42
Video: HAMILTON Wishes Happy Anniversary to Alexander and Eliza Hamilton
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-12-14 14:46:10
Video: Inside the HAMILTON Orchestra Pit at The Buell Theatre
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-10-26 12:59:25
Video: What it's like playing Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash in The Ballad of Johnny and June
by Joshua Wright - 2024-05-29 10:09:01
Video: How Sutton Foster Juggled SWEENEY TODD & ONCE UPON A MATTRESS
by Michael Major - 2024-02-27 11:15:10
News
Review: MADISON RAPS ABOUT HAMILTON at The Overture Center
by Scott Rawson - Jan 8, 2026
This would mark my third time seeing Hamilton at The Overture Center. All have been good, and all have been slightly different. And all have had a varied effect on me.
by Scott Rawson - Jan 8, 2026
This would mark my third time seeing Hamilton at The Overture Center. All have been good, and all have been slightly different. And all have had a varied effect on me.
HAMILTON Comes to Overture Hall in March
by Stephi Wild - Dec 22, 2025
Winner of 11 Tony Awards, a Grammy and the Pulitzer Prize, “Hamilton” will return to Madison at Overture Center Tuesday, January 6 – Sunday, January 18, 2026. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Dec 22, 2025
Winner of 11 Tony Awards, a Grammy and the Pulitzer Prize, “Hamilton” will return to Madison at Overture Center Tuesday, January 6 – Sunday, January 18, 2026. Learn more here!
Meet the Cast of ALL OUT: COMEDY ABOUT AMBITION, Now in Previews on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Dec 12, 2025
The world premiere of All Out: Comedy About Ambition by Simon Rich, with direction by Tony Award-winner Alex Timbers, begins performances on December 12 at the Nederlander Theatre. Meet the cast of All Out here!
by Stephi Wild - Dec 12, 2025
The world premiere of All Out: Comedy About Ambition by Simon Rich, with direction by Tony Award-winner Alex Timbers, begins performances on December 12 at the Nederlander Theatre. Meet the cast of All Out here!
Tickets on Sale This Week For HAMILTON at DPAC
by Stephi Wild - Dec 10, 2025
Producer Jeffrey Seller and DPAC announced single tickets for the Triangle return of the Musical Revolution, HAMILTON, on stage May 20 – June 14 for four weeks only. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Dec 10, 2025
Producer Jeffrey Seller and DPAC announced single tickets for the Triangle return of the Musical Revolution, HAMILTON, on stage May 20 – June 14 for four weeks only. Learn more here!
St. Ann’s Warehouse Will Present Two New International Productions For 2026
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 20, 2025
St. Ann’s Warehouse has announced two new international productions for early 2026, following its upcoming staging of Eugene O’Neill’s Anna Christie, directed by Thomas Kail and starring Michelle Williams (November 25, 2025–February 1, 2026).
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 20, 2025
St. Ann’s Warehouse has announced two new international productions for early 2026, following its upcoming staging of Eugene O’Neill’s Anna Christie, directed by Thomas Kail and starring Michelle Williams (November 25, 2025–February 1, 2026).
Ya disponible el tráiler de VAIANA con Catherine Laga´aia y Dwayne Johnson
by MIGUEL DE LA SOTA TOME - Nov 18, 2025
Ya está disponible el tráiler y el póster de la adaptación en acción real de VAIANA, protagonizada por Catherine Lagaʻaia en el papel de Vaiana y Dwayne Johnson, que vuelve a interpretar su papel del semidiós, Maui.
by MIGUEL DE LA SOTA TOME - Nov 18, 2025
Ya está disponible el tráiler y el póster de la adaptación en acción real de VAIANA, protagonizada por Catherine Lagaʻaia en el papel de Vaiana y Dwayne Johnson, que vuelve a interpretar su papel del semidiós, Maui.
Tickets on Sale For HAMILTON in Chicago This Week
by Stephi Wild - Nov 11, 2025
Broadway In Chicago announced that single tickets for HAMILTON will go on sale to the public on Wednesday, November 12 online or in person at any Broadway In Chicago venue box office.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 11, 2025
Broadway In Chicago announced that single tickets for HAMILTON will go on sale to the public on Wednesday, November 12 online or in person at any Broadway In Chicago venue box office.
#HAM4HAM Lottery Set For Return Engagement Of HAMILTON At The Bushnell
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 24, 2025
The Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts will launch a digital lottery for HAMILTON tickets will begin in conjunction with the show's first performance in November. Learn more and see how to enter!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 24, 2025
The Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts will launch a digital lottery for HAMILTON tickets will begin in conjunction with the show's first performance in November. Learn more and see how to enter!
Video: Ayo Edebiri Talks Returning to Her Stage Roots in Broadway's PROOF
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 3, 2025
Following several high-profile projects on the screen, Ayo Edebiri is thrilled to return to her stage roots in Broadway's Proof. Watch the performer share her love of theater during a recent appearance on Late Night with Seth Meyers.
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 3, 2025
Following several high-profile projects on the screen, Ayo Edebiri is thrilled to return to her stage roots in Broadway's Proof. Watch the performer share her love of theater during a recent appearance on Late Night with Seth Meyers.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What awards has Thomas Kail been nominated for?
Outstanding Direction of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Sweeney Todd, Outstanding Direction of a Musical (Drama League Awards) for Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for The Wrong Man, Best Director (Olivier Awards) for Hamilton, Best Direction of a Musical (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Hamilton, Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Hamilton, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Hamilton, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Hamilton, Outstanding Director (The Lortels) for Hamilton, Outstanding Director of a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Family Furniture, Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for In The Heights, Outstanding Director of a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for In the Heights and Outstanding Director of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for In the Heights.
What awards has Thomas Kail won?
Thomas Kail has won several prestigious awards, including Outstanding Direction of a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for Sweeney Todd. He also received Best Direction of a Musical at the BroadwayWorld Awards and the Tony Awards for Hamilton. Additionally, Kail earned Outstanding Director of a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards and Outstanding Director at The Lortels, both for Hamilton.
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