Shaina Taub
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.
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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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[ 2021 ] Aspiring Composer and Lyricist
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Videos
Video: A.C.T. Young Conservatory Shares TWELFTH NIGHT Sitzprobe Preview
by Michael Major - 2026-08-04 11:07:37
Video: Joshua Henry & Nichelle Lewis Perform 'Sarah Brown Eyes' From RAGTIME
by Michael Major - 2026-05-20 10:29:12
Video: Impressionist Recreates Iconic RAGTIME Lyric With Broadway Stars
by Michael Major - 2026-05-18 14:45:07
Video: Jenn Colella and Grace McLean Lead 'Fire & Tea' in SUFFS PBS Clip
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-05-04 10:47:37
Video: Nikki M. James Performs 'Wait My Turn' in Clip from SUFFS PBS Capture
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-05-01 10:09:58
Video: Helen J. Shen Talks Filming THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA 2 While Starring in MAYBE HAPPY ENDING
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-04-30 11:54:39
Video: Watch Caissie Levy Record 'Back to Before' From RAGTIME
by Michael Major - 2026-04-28 11:23:11
Video: RAGTIME Stars Joshua Henry, Caissie Levy, Brandon Uranowitz & More Perform at WNYC Event
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-04-17 16:02:37
Video: Helen J. Shen is Anne Hathaway's New Assistant in THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA 2 Clip
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-04-16 16:08:41
Video: Brandon Uranowitz, Shaina Taub & More Record 'Success' From the RAGTIME Album
by Michael Major - 2026-04-15 12:18:26
Video: RAGTIME Stars Perform in the Union Square Subway Station
by Michael Major - 2026-04-10 17:00:04
Video: See Helen J Shen in Final Trailer for THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA 2
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-04-06 13:27:41
Video: Watch the Cast of RAGTIME Record 'New Music' For Their Cast Album
by Michael Major - 2026-04-03 14:00:15
Video: Meryl Streep Shares THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA 2 Clip, Expresses Excitement for MAMMA MIA 3 on THE LATE SHOW
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-04-02 11:05:48
Video: Watch the Cast of SUFFS Perform in Clip From PBS Capture
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-04-01 10:27:00
Video: THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA 2 Drops New Teaser; Tickets Now on Sale
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-03-12 10:43:47
Video: Joshua Henry, Shaina Taub, & Ben Levi Ross Record 'He Wanted to Say' From RAGTIME
by Michael Major - 2026-02-06 12:30:02
Ben Platt Will Lead UK Premiere of MIDNIGHT AT THE NEVER GET, Directed by David Cromer
by Nicole Rosky - 2026-02-09 04:00:20
News
by Stephi Wild - Aug 19, 2026
The musical Suffs is being adapted into a young adult novel! The book is written by the musical's writer, Shaina Taub, alongside author Betsy Cornwell. Learn more about the book and how to pre-order it here.
by Michael Major - Aug 4, 2026
American Conservatory Theater's Young Conservatory has shared a video from the sitzprobe for its production of Twelfth Night, showing the cast singing through the show's music with the full band.
by AniKatrina Fageol - Aug 1, 2026
What did our critic think of SUFFS at Orpheum Theatre Memphis?
by Greg Kerestan - Jul 26, 2026
The (maybe) final show in CLO's history, this tour stop still has a lot to say.
by Bruce Glikas - Jul 23, 2026
Robert Downey Jr. recetly paid a visit to Ragtime on Broadway, taking photos with the company, including cast members, Lincoln Center Executive Producer Bartlett Sher and more! Check out photos!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 22, 2026
After 23 years as Artistic Director of The Public Theater, Oskar Eustis will step down when his current contract concludes in 2028, at the end of The Public Theater's 60th anniversary season.
by Michael Major - Aug 10, 2026
Enter to win a copy of the Ragtime (2025 Broadway Cast Recording) 2-LP “Lady Liberty Green” vinyl record – signed by members of the cast and creative team! Enter now.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 20, 2026
Kristianne Kurner announced she will leave New Village Arts at the end of the 2026–2027 season after 25 years leading the Carlsbad theater company.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 16, 2026
Laurie Woolery will direct the first post-Broadway production of Real Women Have Curves: The Musical, playing at Pasadena Playhouse in spring 2027 as the 3rd Mainstage offering of the theatre's 2026-2027 season.
by Bruce Glikas - Jul 13, 2026
New York Governor Kathy Hochul paid a visit on Ragtime on Broadway, posing for photos with the cast backstage! Check out photos of Hochul with Joshua Henry, Caissie Levy, Brandon Uranowitz and more from the company.
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 10, 2026
Perelman Performing Arts Center's world premiere production of Giulia: The Poison Queen of Palermo just opened! The production, which will now conclude performances on Sunday August 2, features book, music and lyrics by Jennifer Nettles, direction by Mary Zimmerman, and choreography by Austin Mccormick. Giulia: The Poison Queen of Palermo is produced by special arrangement with Adam Zotovich. Let's see what the critics have to say...
by Rachel Weinberg - Jul 9, 2026
All in all, Suffs musical nails the intent and the tremendous hard work of the women involved in the suffrage movement, but it mainly lacks emotion. I wanted Suffs to be more emotionally evocative and less of a history lesson.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 7, 2026
The 92nd Street Y has revealed a new lineup of American Songbook concerts, including the signature Lyrics & Lyricists series, as part of the 2026/27 Tisch Music Season. Patti LuPone: A Life in Notes opens the season.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 7, 2026
The first national tour of SUFFS, the Tony Award-winning musical about the women's suffrage movement, is now playing at Broadway In Chicago's CIBC Theatre for a limited engagement.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 7, 2026
Vanessa Williams will conclude her run as Miranda Priestly in THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA THE MUSICAL at London's Dominion Theatre, with Matt Henry also set to depart his role as Nigel.
by Angela Lin - Jun 29, 2026
'What Suffs does is drive home the message that there is no action that is too small that won't make an impact.'
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 25, 2026
Yvonne Strahovski, David Corenswet & François Arnaud will star in Three Days of Rain on Broadway in February 2027, directed by Anna D. Shapiro.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 24, 2026
American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) Young Conservatory has revealed the cast and creative team for the musical adaptation of Twelfth Night, a contemporary musical adaptation of Shakespeare’s classic romantic comedy.
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 23, 2026
The Devil Wears Prada 2 will make its streaming debut on both Disney+ and Hulu on July 29, following its digital release on June 30. The movie hit theaters on May 1.
by Bruce Glikas - Jun 20, 2026
Lincoln Center Theater's Broadway revival of Ragtime just welcomed a very special guest to the Vivian Beaumont Theatre! Earlier this week, the one and only Oprah saw the Tony-winning revival and visited the cast backstage. Check out photos here.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Shaina Taub has written 1 shows including The Devil Wears Prada (Lyrics).
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.
Shaina Taub has won numerous prestigious awards throughout her career. Her accolades include Outstanding Music from the Drama Desk Awards for Suffs, Outstanding Book of a Musical from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Suffs, and Outstanding Score from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Suffs. She also received the Tony Award for Best Book of a Musical for Suffs and the Tony Award for Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre for Suffs. Additionally, Taub has been honored with Special Citations from the Obie Awards for her work on As You Like It.
Shaina Taub has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.
Shaina Taub has not appeared in the West End.
