Rob Ashford

Also Credited As: Robert Ashford

Birth Place: Orlando, FL, USA

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Rob Ashford BIO

Broadway credits as Director/Choreographer: Evita (Tony nomination), How to Succeed (Tony nominations Direction/Choreography), Promises, Promises (Tony nomination Choreography); as Choreographer: Thoroughly Modern Millie (Tony Award Best Choreography), Wedding Singer (Tony nom.), Cry Baby (Tony nom.), Curtains (Tony nom.). London - as Director: Anna Christie (Donmar), A Streetcar Named Desire (Donmar - Olivier nomination, Best Revival), Shrek The Musical; as Director/Choreographer: Parade (Donmar - Olivier nominations, Direction/Choreography); as Choreographer: Evita (Olivier nom.), Guys and Dolls (Olivier nom.), Thoroughly Modern Millie (Olivier nom.), Forum at The National Theatre. Other: 81st Annual Academy Awards (Emmy Award Choreography).

Rob is a member of The Executive Board of SDC and a Trustee of The Joyce Theatre.

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Rob Ashford STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1998
Performer (Swing)

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1995
Performer (Swing) [Replacement]

Rob Ashford Productions

 
[West End, 2021]
Choreographer
 
[US Tour, 2019]
Choreographer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2018]
Director and Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 2018]
Choreography
 
[Regional (US), 2017]
Choreographer
 
[West End, 2016]
Director
 
[West End, 2016]
Director
 
[Chicago, 2015]
Director and Choreographer
 
[Motion Picture, 2014]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2014]
Director
 
[Motion Picture, 2013]
Director
 
[US Tour, 2013]
Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 2013]
Director
 
[Broadway, 2012]
Choreographer
 
[US Tour, 2011]
Director
 
[West End, 2011]
Director
 
[West End, 2011]
Director
 
[Broadway, 2011]
Choreographer
Director
 
[Los Angeles, 2010]
Director
Choreographer
 
[US Tour, 2010]
Director
 
[Broadway, 2010]
Choreographer
Director
 
[Broadway, 2008]
Choreographer
 
[West End, 2007]
Director
Choreographer
 
[New York, 2007]
Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 2007]
Choreographer
 
[Los Angeles, 2006]
Choreographer
 
[West End, 2006]
Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 2006]
Choreographer
 
[US Tour, 2005]
Choreographer
 
[West End, 2005]
Choreographer
 
[West End, 2004]
Choreographer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2004]
Choreographer
 
[West End, 2003]
Choreographer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2003]
Choreographer
 
[US Tour, 2003]
Choreographer
 
[Boston, 2002]
Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 2002]
Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 2002]
Choreographer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2001]
Choreographer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2001]
Choreographer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2001]
Choreographer
 
[San Diego, CA (Regional), 2000]
Choreographer
 
[Milburn, NJ (Regional), 2000]
Choreographer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2000]
Choreographer
 
[Off-Broadway, 1999]
Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 1999]
Associate Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 1999]
Associate Choreographer
 
[Milburn, NJ (Regional), 1999]
Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 1998]
Dance Captain
Assistant Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 1995] [Replacement]
Dance Captain[Replacement]
 
[New York, 2005]
Choreographer

Rob Ashford Awards and Nominations

Olivier Awards - 2016 - Best Director

Rob AshfordThe Winter's Tale

Drama Desk Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Choreography

Rob Ashfrod, Evita

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Choreographer

Rob Ashford, Evita

Tony Awards - 2012 - Best Choreography

Rob Ashford, Evita


winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2011 - Best Choreography

Rob Ashford, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying

Drama Desk Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Choreography

Rob Ashford, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying

Drama Desk Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Director of a Musical

Rob Ashford, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Choreography

Rob Ashford, How To Succeed in Business Without Really Trying

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Director of a Musical

Rob Ashford, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying

Tony Awards - 2011 - Best Choreography

Rob Ashford, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying

Tony Awards - 2011 - Best Direction of a Musical

Rob Ashford, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying

Olivier Awards - 2010 - Best Revival

Rob Ashford, A Streetcar Named Desire

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2010 - Outstanding Choreography

Rob Ashford, Promises, Promises

Tony Awards - 2010 - Best Choreography

Rob Ashford, Promises, Promises


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2008 - Outstanding Choreography

Rob Ashford, The Musical

Olivier Awards - 2008 - Best Director

Rob Ashford, Parade

Olivier Awards - 2008 - Best Theatre Choreographer

Rob Ashford, Parade


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2008 - Outstanding Choreography

Rob Ashford, Cry-Baby The Musical

Tony Awards - 2008 - Best Choreography

Rob Ashford, Cry-Baby

Olivier Awards - 2007 - Best Theatre Choreographer

Rob Ashford, Evita

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Choreography

Rob Ashford, Curtains

Tony Awards - 2007 - Best Choreography

Rob Ashford, Curtains

Olivier Awards - 2006 - Best Theatre Choreographer

Rob AshfordGuys And Dolls

Tony Awards - 2006 - Best Choreography

Rob Ashford, The Wedding Singer

Olivier Awards - 2004 - Best Theatre Choreographer

Rob Ashford, Thoroughly Modern Millie

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2002 - Outstanding Choreography

Rob Ashford, Thoroughly Modern Millie


winner
Tony Awards - 2002 - Best Choreography

Rob Ashford, Thoroughly Modern Millie

Rob Ashford Videos

Rob Ashford News


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DISNEY'S FROZEN On Sale At Stranahan Theater, Monday, October 30

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Tickets For FROZEN in Indianapolis On Sale This Week

Tickets for the long-awaited production of Disney’s Frozen will go on sale to the public on Friday, September 8 at 10 am. Learn more about how to catch the musical in Indianapolis here!

Rob Ashford FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Rob Ashford been in?

Rob Ashford has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

How many West End shows has Rob Ashford been in?

Rob Ashford has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Rob Ashford been nominated for?

Rob Ashford has been nominated for various awards throughout his career, including Best Director at the Olivier Awards for "The Winter's Tale," Outstanding Choreography at the Drama Desk Awards for "Evita," Best Choreography at the Tony Awards for "Evita," and Best Choreography at the BroadwayWorld Awards for "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying." He has also received nominations for Outstanding Director of a Musical, Outstanding Choreographer, and Best Revival at different award ceremonies for productions such as "A Streetcar Named Desire," "Promises, Promises," "The Musical," "Parade," "Cry-Baby The Musical," "Curtains," "Guys And Dolls," "The Wedding Singer," and "Thoroughly Modern Millie." Ashford's work has been recognized with nominations for Outstanding Choreography at the Outer Critics Circle Awards and Best Theatre Choreographer at the Olivier Awards for various productions.

What awards has Rob Ashford won?

Rob Ashford has won several awards for his choreography work, including Best Choreography at the BroadwayWorld Awards for How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, Outstanding Choreography at the Drama Desk Awards for The Musical, Outstanding Choreography at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Cry-Baby The Musical, and Best Choreography at the Tony Awards for Thoroughly Modern Millie.

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