Andy Blankenbuehler
Mr. Blankenbuehler won a 2008 Tony Award for his choreography in the Tony Award winning Best Musical In The Heights (also Lortel Award, Outer Critics Award and Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Choreography).
Date of Birth: March 07, 1970 (56)
Birth Place: Cincinnati, OH, USA
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BIO
Mr. Blankenbuehler won a 2008 Tony Award for his choreography in the Tony Award winning Best Musical In The Heights (also Lortel Award, Outer Critics Award and Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Choreography). He also choreographed the Broadway revival of The Apple Tree. Other recent projects include the new Broadway-bound musical Waiting For The Moon (music by Frank Wildhorn); the world premiere of the musical A Little Princess (music by Andrew Lippa); the Paper Mill Playhouse production of A Wonderful Life; as well as the off-Broadway play Burleigh Grimes (music by David Yazbek); and the hit Caesars Palace production Nights On Broadway. As a performer, he has danced on Broadway in Fosse, Contact, Man of La Mancha, Saturday Night Fever, Steel Pier, Big and Guys and Dolls.
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(Back Row L to R): Marina Pires, Lesli Margherita, Carolee Carmello, Kamille Upshaw, Shereen Ahmed, Lucia Giannetta, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, Elizabeth Stanley, Michelle Veintimilla (Middle Row L to R): Allison Blackwell, Georgina Pazcoguin, Dylis Croman, Jen Sese, Paloma Garcia-Lee, Director/ Choreographer Andy Blankenbuehler (Front Row L to R): Morgan Marcell, Yani Marin, Haley Fish, Charlie Firlik, Steven Pasquale, Sasha Hutchings
From: Photos: Cast of NINE at the Kennedy Center Meets the Press
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(Back Row L to R): Marina Pires, Lesli Margherita, Carolee Carmello, Kamille Upshaw, Shereen Ahmed, Lucia Giannetta, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, Elizabeth Stanley, Michelle Veintimilla (Middle Row L to R): Allison Blackwell, Georgina Pazcoguin, Dylis Croman, Jen Sese, Paloma Garcia-Lee, Director Choreographer Andy Blankenbuehler (Front Row L to R): Morgan Marcell, Yani Marin, Haley Fish, Charlie Firlik, Steven Pasquale, Sasha Hutchings
From: Photos: Cast of NINE at the Kennedy Center Meets the Press
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Awards and Nominations
Andy Blankenbuehler, Only Gold
Andy Blankenbuehler, Only Gold
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Andy Blankenbuehler, Only Gold
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Andy Blankenbuehler, Hamilton
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Andy Blankenbuehler, Bandstand
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Andy Blankenbuehler, Bandstand
Andy Blankenbuehler, Bandstand
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Andy Blankenbuehler, Bandstand
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Andy Blankenbuehler, Hamilton
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Andy Blankenbuehler, Hamilton
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Andy Blankenbuehler, Hamilton
Andy Blankenbuehler, Hamilton
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Andy Blankenbuehler, Hamilton
Andy Blankenbuehler, Bring It On: The Musical
Andy Blankenbuehler, Bring It On: The Musical
Andy Blankenbuehler, Bring It On: The Musical
Andy Blankenbuehler, 9 to 5
Andy Blankenbuehler, 9 to 5
Andy Blankenbuehler, 9 to 5: The Musical
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Andy Blankenbuehler, In The Heights
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Andy Blankenbuehler, In the Heights
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Andy Blankenbuehler, In the Heights
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Andy Blankenbuehler, In the Heights
Videos
Video: Watch the First Trailer for THE DEBUT Starring Julianne Moore and Paul Giamatti
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-06-23 09:06:39
Video: Jin Ha Reveals How HAMILTON Prepared Him for Boxing in SUGAR
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-06-19 10:00:36
Video: HAMILTON Documentary SPARK INTO A FLAME Debuts on YouTube
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-06-16 10:54:36
Video: HAMILTON Cast Sings 'New York, New York' For the Knicks at Curtain Call
by Michael Major - 2026-06-14 21:04:36
Video: HAMILTON Stars Perform 'The Schuyler Sisters' at the NBA Finals
by Michael Major - 2026-06-11 13:23:36
Video: Ariana DeBose Was 'So Proud' to Reunite with HAMILTON Cast for Tonys Performance
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-03-27 13:33:33
Video: HAMILTON Cast Sings 'My Shot' For 'Hamilten' Music Video
by Michael Major - 2025-11-24 11:06:42
Video: Watch Kelly and Mark Recreate Viral HAMILTON Trend on LIVE
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-10-31 12:21:56
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 Andy Blankenbuehler Discuss NEVER ALONE For Works & Process
by Michael Major - 2025-03-07 13:25:29
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
News
by Michael Major - Oct 12, 2026
Enter for a chance to win a pair of tickets to GRIM at La Jolla Playhouse. BroadwayWorld is giving away two pairs of tickets to the new La Jolla Playhouse production.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 28, 2026
The Tony-winning musical about Founding Father Alexander Hamilton will perform at North Charleston Performing Arts Center. Single tickets go on sale to the public on October 6.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 25, 2026
Rise Up! HAMILTON: The Anthology compiles a decade of musical history in 7LP and 5CD limited-edition sets, featuring the Original Broadway Cast Recording, THE HAMILTON MIXTAPE, and HAMILDROPS: The Complete Collection.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 24, 2026
La Jolla Playhouse extended its world-premiere musical GRIM by one week due to popular demand. The production, featuring music by Scott Hoying and Petro AP and choreography by Andy Blankenbuehler, runs at the Mandell Weiss Theatre.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 21, 2026
Broadway In Chicago has revealed the full season line up for the next Broadway In Chicago Subscription Series, including the world premiere of The Princess Bride, Heathers and more.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 18, 2026
La Jolla Playhouse announced the cast and creative team for the world premiere of GRIM, a new musical featuring book by Joey Orton and Brad Silnutzer, music and lyrics by Petro AP and Scott Hoying, and choreography by Andy Blankenbuehler.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 16, 2026
The Joffrey Ballet has announced Aoi Morohashi, Fabian Raschitor and Sam Stampleman as new Company Artists for its 2026-27 season, alongside the appointment of Thomas Edwards as Rehearsal Director.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 15, 2026
The stage musical adaptation of The Princess Bride will make its world premiere in Chicago before heading to Broadway. Producer Jeffrey Seller and Broadway In Chicago announced the production will run at the James M. Nederlander Theatre.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 14, 2026
The Princess Bride musical will premiere at Chicago's Nederlander Theatre in July 2027, with a Broadway transfer expected for the 2027-28 season.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 10, 2026
A digital ticket lottery for HAMILTON at BJCC Concert Hall will offer a limited number of $10 tickets for each performance, with entries accepted through the official HAMILTON app.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 10, 2026
The multi-award-winning West End production of HAMILTON will extend its booking at London's Victoria Palace Theatre. The production features a cast led by Stephenson Ardern-Sodje as Alexander Hamilton and Yeukayi Ushe as Aaron Burr.
by Bruce Glikas - Sep 10, 2026
The Richard Rodgers Theatre just welcomed a very special guest! Jameis Winston, from the New York Giants, recently stopped by to see Hamilton and pose backstage with the cast after the performance. Check out photos here.
by Michael Major - Sep 1, 2026
Hamilton has released a first look at Christopher Jackson rehearsing for his upcoming return to the hit Broadway musical. Watch the video below, which features him performing 'Right Hand Man.'
by Theresa Bertram - Aug 29, 2026
What did our critic think of HAMILTON at Robinson Center?
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 26, 2026
Single tickets for HAMILTON will go on sale for the musical's return to Baltimore's Hippodrome Theatre, with prices ranging from $63 to $286 and a $10 lottery offered for all performances.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 26, 2026
The Tony Award-winning musical Hamilton will open the Broadway in Birmingham series at the BJCC Concert Hall, telling the story of Founding Father Alexander Hamilton's rise to power.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 21, 2026
A digital lottery for $10 HAMILTON tickets has opened for the show's engagement at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta, with 40 tickets available per performance and weekly entry windows.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 14, 2026
A digital lottery offering $10 tickets to HAMILTON National Tour will launch at Robinson Center, with 40 tickets available for every performance during the engagement.
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 6, 2026
NEW YORK CITY CENTER just announced casting for Encores! You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown (Feb 3 – 14). Tony and Emmy Award winner David Hyde Pierce joins the cast as the titular Charlie Brown, along with Oscar and Tony Award nominee Danielle Brooks as Lucy, Emmy Award winner Ayo Edebiri as Snoopy, and acclaimed stage and screen actor Jin Ha as Linus.
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 4, 2026
Jesse Eisenberg's new theater-themed film, The Debut, will close the 70th BFI London Film Festival in October. Learn more about the film and its UK premiere here.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Andy Blankenbuehler has appeared on Broadway in 5 shows.
Andy Blankenbuehler has not appeared in the West End.
Outstanding Choreography (Drama Desk Awards) for Only Gold, Outstanding Choreography (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Only Gold, Outstanding Choreographer (The Lortels) for Only Gold, Best Theatre Choreographer (Olivier Awards) for Hamilton, Best Choreography (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Bandstand, Outstanding Choreography (Drama Desk Awards) for Bandstand, Outstanding Choreographer (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Bandstand, Best Choreography (Tony Awards) for Bandstand, Best Choreography (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Hamilton, Best Choreography (Tony Awards) for Hamilton, Special Award (Drama Desk Awards) for Hamilton, Outstanding Choreography (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Hamilton, Outstanding Choreographer (The Lortels) for Hamilton, Outstanding Choreography (Drama Desk Awards) for Bring It On: The Musical, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Bring It On: The Musical, Best Choreography (Tony Awards) for Bring It On: The Musical, Outstanding Choreography (Drama Desk Awards) for 9 to 5 , Outstanding Choreography (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for 9 to 5, Best Choreography (Tony Awards) for 9 to 5: The Musical, Best Choreography (Tony Awards) for In The Heights, Outstanding Choreograph (Drama Desk Awards) for In the Heights, Outstanding Choreography (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for In the Heights and Outstanding Choreographer (The Lortels) for In the Heights.
Andy Blankenbuehler has won numerous prestigious awards recognizing his exceptional choreography across multiple Broadway productions: **Only Gold**: Outstanding Choreographer at The Lortels Awards **Bandstand**: Best Choreography at the BroadwayWorld Awards, Outstanding Choreography at the Drama Desk Awards, and Best Choreography at the Tony Awards **Hamilton**: Best Theatre Choreographer at the Olivier Awards, Best Choreography at the BroadwayWorld Awards, Best Choreography at the Tony Awards, Special Award at the Drama Desk Awards, and Outstanding Choreographer at The Lortels Awards **In the Heights**: Best Choreography at the Tony Awards, Outstanding Choreography at the Drama Desk Awards, Outstanding Choreography at the Outer Critics Circle Awards, and Outstanding Choreographer at The Lortels Awards
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