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BIO

Garth Fagan is the recipient of the 1998 Tony® Award for Best Choreography and the 2000 Laurence Olivier Award for Best Theatre Choreographer (London, UK) as well as the Drama Desk Award, the Astaire Award and the Outer Critics Circle Award for his work with The Lion King. Mr. Fagan was born in Kingston, Jamaica, and for more than 33 years has toured the world with Garth Fagan Dance. On television the company has appeared on "Great Performances," "The Tonight Show" and the Academy Awards®. Mr. Fagan forged his own dance language and technique, drawing from modern dance, Afro-Caribbean and ballet, and has choreographed for Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre, Dance Theatre of Harlem, the Jose Limon Company, the New York City Ballet's 50th Anniversary, and others. In addition, he choreographed Joseph Papp's A Midsummer Night's Dream and the Duke Ellington street opera, Queenie Pie at the Kennedy Center. A distinguished university professor at SUNY Brockport, he has received numerous awards and fellowships, including the 2001 Samuel H. Scripps American Dance Festival Award, a Bessie Award, a Guggenheim Fellowship and a Fulbright 50th Anniversary Distinguished Fellow. He has also been inducted into the American Academy of Achievement.

Productions

 
[West End, 2021]
Choreographer
 
[US Tour, 2002]
Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 1997]
Choreographer

Awards and Nominations


winner
Olivier Awards - 2000 - Best Theatre Choreographer

Garth Fagan, The Lion King


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1999 - Outstanding Choreography

Garth Fagan, The Lion King


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1998 - Best Choreography

Garth Fagan, The Lion King


winner
Tony Awards - 1998 - Best Choreography

Garth Fagan, The Lion King


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1997 - Outstanding Choreography

Garth Fagan, The Lion King

Videos

News


THE LION KING in Kansas City Tickets Go on Sale This Week

Tickets for the return engagement of Disney’s The Lion King in Kansas Citywill go on sale to the public this week. Learn more about how to get tickets here!
Video: Original 'Young Nala' Makes Appearance at THE LION KING 27th Anniversary Performance

The Lion King celebrated its 27th anniversary on Broadway.   A surprise guest made an appearance in the show’s curtain call and revealed herself as Kajuana S Marie, who had created the role of Young Nala.
Video: Inside THE LION KINGOpening Night in Toronto

The Lion King has opened in Toronto.  On opening night, the Princess of Wales Theatre hosted celebrities and returning cast members from the 2000 engagement of the show. Check out the video here!
Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra Launches VOICES OF TODAY

The Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO), led by Music Director Andreas Delfs, has announced the launch of Voices of Today, a five-season commissioning, recording, and storytelling initiative.
THE LION KING on Broadway Will Its Celebrate 27th Anniversary Tomorrow

The Lion King will celebrate its 27th anniversary on Broadway on Wednesday, November 13th. Learn more about the show and its history, as well as the historic milestone, here!
Disney's THE LION KING Returns To The Bushnell In November

Disney's THE LION KING returns to The Bushnell on November 13.
Photos: DISNEY'S THE LION KING Celebrates 25 Years In The West End With A Special Third Act

Disney’s THE LION KING celebrated 25 triumphant years in the West End’s Lyceum Theatre on the afternoon of Sunday, 20 October with a special gala performance attended by the original creatives of the show including Julie Taymor, Lebo M, Richard Hudson, Irene Mecchi, Roger Allers and Donald Holder. Check out photos from the event here!
Disney's THE LION KING On Sale At the Broward Center in Fort Lauderdale Tomorrow

Experience the magic of DISNEY'S THE LION KING as it returns to Fort Lauderdale.
Video: First Look at Garth Fagan Dance in LIFE RECEDING at The Joyce

Get a first look at Garth Fagan Dance in LIFE RECEDING ahead of their performances at The Joyce.
Danny Grumich & More to Join THE LION KING North American Tour

The North American tour of Disney's The Lion King will welcome Danny Grumich as Pumbaa and Thom Christopher Warren as the Standby for Scar, Zazu, Timon & Pumbaa. Learn more about the new cast and see how to purchase tickets to the tour!
Disney's THE LION KING On Sale At Miller Auditorium Next Week

Tickets for Disney’s THE LION KING at Miller Auditorium in Kalamazoo will be available starting Tuesday, Sept. 24.
Spotlight: LION KING at Peace Center

Don’t miss The Lion King in Greenville.
New Cast Members Will Join THE LION KING North American Tour

The North American tour of Disney’s The Lion King will welcome Darnell Abraham as Mufasa, Juson Williams as Pumbaa, Erick D. Patrick as Simba, Thembelihle Cele as Nala and Sam Linda as Ed. Learn more about the cast here!
THE LION KING Will Welcome New Young Simba and Young Nala Next Week

The Lion King will welcome Austin Elle Fisher as “Young Nala” and Jacob Pham as “Young Simba” beginning Tuesday, August 20. Learn more about the new members of the cast here!
Tickets for Disney's THE LION KING at the Fox Theatre to go on Sale This Month

Tickets for Disney's THE LION KING at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta go on sale this month. Learn how to purchase tickets.
TWO CORNERS World Premiere & More Set for Finger Lakes Opera 2024 Summer Season

Finger Lakes Opera has revealed its 2024 Summer Season, featuring the world premiere of B.E. Boykin and Jarrod Lee's TWO CORNERS and more. Learn how to purchase tickets.
The Joyce Theater Unveils Fall '24/Winter '25 Season Of Dance

Discover the exciting Fall '24/Winter '25 season at The Joyce Theater. See who is performing and learn how to purchase tickets.
Review: THE LION KING National Tour at Durham Performing Arts Center

Based on Disney’s 1994 animated film musical of the same name, The Lion King tells the story of Simba, a young lion who is supposed to succeed his father, Mufasa, as King of Pride Rock. But when Simba's uncle, Scar, kills Mufasa, Simba runs away from home after being tricked into thinking that he was responsible. As he comes of age, Simba learns some valuable perspective to go back and take his rightful place as King.
THE LION KING to Hold Toronto Open Call Auditions For Young Simba & Young Nala

Toronto is hosting open call auditions for the roles of Young Simba and Young Nala in Disney's THE LION KING. Learn about how to audition!
THE LION KING Tour Celebrates 22nd Anniversary in Minneapolis This Weekend

The North American tour of Disney's The Lion King will celebrate its 22nd anniversary on Saturday, April 27 in Minneapolis. The Lion King has returned to Minneapolis' historic Orpheum Theatre, where the Tony Award-winning Best Musical played its pre-Broadway run in 1997, and where the touring production is currently entertaining capacity houses through Sunday, April 28. 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Garth Fagan been nominated for?

Best Theatre Choreographer (Olivier Awards) for The Lion King, Outstanding Choreography (Drama Desk Awards) for The Lion King, Best Choreography (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Lion King , Best Choreography (Tony Awards) for The Lion King and Outstanding Choreography (Drama Desk Awards) for The Lion King.

What awards has Garth Fagan won?

Garth Fagan has won the following awards: Best Theatre Choreographer (Olivier Awards) for The Lion King, Outstanding Choreography (Drama Desk Awards) for The Lion King, Best Choreography (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Lion King, Best Choreography (Tony Awards) for The Lion King, and Outstanding Choreography (Drama Desk Awards) for The Lion King.

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