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Founder of the iStar Theatre Lab, Tony is an American Director, Choreographer and Producer. He most recently served as Resident Director of the 2010 Tony Award winning Revival of La Cage aux Folles starring Douglas Hodge and Kelsey Grammer, consequently working with Harvey Fierstein, Christopher Sieber and George Hamilton for the current National Tour. Tony has received Theatre Awards of Excellence for his direction of Charlie Chang and the Mysterious Salami in 2008, and Is That a Spear in Your Pocket? in 2009 at the International Cringe Festival in New York City. He is the recipient of the 2001 AriZoni Award for his choreography of West Side Story and the 2006 Arizona STAR Award for his production of CATS. Tony is celebrating his thirty-second year as a working professional in American Theatre and has directed and/or choreographed dramas, comedies and musicals on both coasts, most noted for his focus on crafting new woks and remounting of theatre classics. www.tonyspinosa.com

Tony Spinosa STAGE CREDITS

[US Tour]
US Tour, 2004
Ensemble

[Broadway]
Touring Revival - Return Engagement [Broadway], 1999
Cecco

Indian

[Broadway]
Touring Revival - Broadway Engagement, 1998
Ensemble

Cecco

Indian


Tony Spinosa News


MUSI-CAL Comes To The Bourbon Room On November 7

The Foundation for New American Musicals (FNAM) has announced the presentation of MUSI-CAL at the Bourbon Room in Hollywood on Monday November 7th, 2022.

BWW Review: SINGING REVOLUTION at The Broadwater Mainstage

SINGING REVOLUTION is a contemporary production designed to inspire American youth with the ideas that peaceful resistance, social justice, and acts of kindness can change the world.

Photos: Go Inside the World Premiere of SINGING REVOLUTION: THE MUSICAL

“Singing Revolution: The Musical,” a thrilling new musical theater production inspired by historical events, is up and running at the  Broadwater Theatre in Hollywood through February 20.

LISTEN: Broadway's Backbone with Tony Spinosa

With his original musical premiering this weekend in Los Angeles, Broadway's Tony Spinosa is masked up , vaxed up and ready for 'The Singing Revolution.' When Tony was in nursery school his parents were alerted Tony had the fire of an artist. Since then he has dedicated his life to the uniquely American art form, musical theatre. There is no one clear path to success, so Tony continues to value himself and trust that an act of kindness can change the world so deeply, he wrote a musical about it.

BWW Interview: Multi-Hat-Wearing Storyteller Tony Spinosa's Bringing A SINGING REVOLUTION

The go-to director for many benefit one-nighters, Tony Spinosa will world premiere his own SINGING REVOLUTION: THE MUSICAL January 15, 2022 on the Broadwater Theatre Main Stage. Tony directs a cast of twenty triple-threat performers backed by a five-piece band as they perform his score and his lyrics (co-written by James Bearhart). Got to delve into the origins of SINGING REVOLUTION, as well as what has made Tony a much in-demand director/producer for hot-ticketed benefit shows for BC/EFA, TDF and The Actors Fund.

Photos: First Look at the Inspiring Europop Musical SINGING REVOLUTION

“Lift it up, lift it up: we can sing our country free!” Twenty triple-threat performers and a five piece band will bring an inspirational new musical based on historical events to life this January. Presented by Dreamtone Productions in association with NewYorkRep, the world premiere of Singing Revolution: The Musical sets a tale of star-crossed lovers against the beautiful, moving and timeless true story of Estonia’s 1987 song-filled, peaceful uprising against the Soviet Union. 

World Premiere of Europop Musical SINGING REVOLUTION to be Presented in January

The world premiere of Singing Revolution: The Musical sets a tale of star-crossed lovers against the beautiful, moving and timeless true story of Estonia's 1987 song-filled, peaceful uprising against the Soviet Union.

Europop Musical SINGING REVOLUTION Set for January 2022 World Premiere in Los Angeles

Featuring a crowd-pleasing Europop score by Tony Spinosa, who will also direct, with book and lyrics by Spinosa and James Bearhart, Singing Revolution: The Musical will open on Saturday, January 15 at the Broadwater Theatre on Hollywood’s Theater Row, with performances continuing through Feb. 20.

SINGING REVOLUTION: THE MUSICAL Releases New Single 'Never Forget Who You Are' Featuring Kristi Roosmaa

'Singing Revolution: the Musical' writing duo Tony Spinosa and James Bearhart are thrilled to announce the release of their new single 'Never Forget Who You Are', with musical direction and orchestrations by Harrison Beck. The song, performed by Estonian actress and singer, Kristi Roosmaa speaks to the importance of embracing your true values in life.

VIDEO: Kristi Roosmaa Performs 'Never Forget Who You Are' From SINGING REVOLUTION: THE MUSICAL

Broadway's new writing duo Tony Spinosa and James Bearhart release the 'Never Forget Who You Are' music video from their upcoming musical about peaceful political resistance, inspired by the true story of the 1987-1991 Estonian 'Singing Revolution.'

Photo Flash: Behind the Scenes of SINGING REVOLUTION: THE MUSICAL Music Video

'Singing Revolution: the musical' tells the story of what can be accomplished by people during difficult times. Appropriately enough, the production of the music video for 'Never Forget Who You Are' shows how creative people from across the globe can come together under challenging conditions such as a pandemic to create.

SINGING REVOLUTION: THE MUSICAL Reaches A New Milestone Towards World Premiere

The new musical 'Singing Revolution' has been pledged a large sponsorship from the Estonian American National Council (EANC) toward the Los Angeles World Premiere. The musical, written by James Bearhart and Tony Spinosa has been fundraising for the production since March with the intention of revealing it to Los Angeles audiences in the Spring of 2021.

VIDEO: Tony Spinosa & James Bearhart Discuss Why SINGING REVOLUTION Is A Musical Perfect For Our Times

'Singing Revolution' written by Tony Spinosa and James Bearhart, is a musical that focuses on star-crossed lovers against the very real history of the 40-year occupation of Estonia by the Soviet Union. The writers believe the timing to tell this story couldn't be more perfect.

VIDEO: Neil Haskell Performs 'Lift It Up' From SINGING REVOLUTION THE MUSICAL

The news getting your spirit down? Let Neil Haskell 'Lift it Up' in the latest video from the Singing Revolution studio sessions. The Euro-pop song, written by Tony Spinosa and James Bearhart for their original musical Singing Revolution, is a rousing anthem in which the lead character, Heinz Tamm, rallies his fellow countrymen into celebrating their cultural pride in the face of a Soviet Union occupation.

SINGING REVOLUTION: THE MUSICAL Brings Together Global Team Collaboration

Broadway Veteran, Estonians, and an Irishman, team up to bring the legendary story of the Singing Revolution to the New York theatre community. The production is initiated by an American director/choreographer, Tony Spinosa, and Irish co-book writer, James Bearhart. The story is inspired by the Estonian emancipation from the Soviet Union in 1991

NY Premiere Of STILL AT RISK Begins Performances Tonight At Theater For The New City

Theater for the New City (Crystal Field, Executive Artistic Director), in association with MBL Productions (Mary J. Davis, Producer), presents the New York premiere of the new play, Still at Risk by Tim Pinckney (Message to Michael). Performances begin TONIGHT, Thursday, March 7, 2019 for a limited engagement through Sunday, March 31, 2019 in the 88Community Space Theater at Theater for the New City (155 First Avenue, between 9th & 10th Streets). Opening Night is Sunday afternoon, March 10,2019 at 3:00 p.m.

Photo Flash: Meet the Cast of STILL AT RISK at Theater for the New City

Theater for the New City (Crystal Field, Executive Artistic Director), in association with MBL Productions (Mary J. Davis, Producer), presents the New York premiere of the new play, Still at Risk by Tim Pinckney (Message to Michael) at the Community Space Theater at Theater for the New City (155 First Avenue, between 9th & 10th Streets).  Directed by Carl Andress (The Divine Sister; Die, Mommie, Die!), the five-member cast will feature Robert Gomes (Dada Woof Papa Hot, The Tempermentals) as Kevin, Christopher J. Hanke (How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, Buyer & Cellar) as Christopher, Amy Hohn (November, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof) as Susan, Ryan Spahn (Daniel's Husband, Summer and Smoke) as Byron, and Jonathan Walker (The Assembled Parties, The Divine Sister) as Marcus.

Cast And Creative Announced For STILL AT RISK By Tim Pinckney

Theater for the New City, in association with MBL Productions, has announced, today, the cast and creative team for the New York premiere of the new play, Still at Risk by Tim Pinckney (Message to Michael). Performances begin Thursday, March 7, 2019 for a limited engagement through Sunday, March 31, 2019 in the Community Space Theater at Theater for the New City (155 First Avenue, between 9th & 10th Streets).

Winners Announced for the 2018 BroadwayWorld Phoenix Awards

We are pleased to announce the winners for the 2018 BroadwayWorld Phoenix Awards, brought to you by BroadwayHD! Nominations were reader-submitted and voted on by you - the local theatergoers!

Final Chance to Vote for the BWW Phoenix Awards!

It's the last week to vote for the 2018 BroadwayWorld Phoenix Awards, brought to you by BroadwayHD! Readers are already setting records as they vote for their favorites. Regional productions, touring shows, and more are all included in the awards, honoring productions which opened between October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018. Our local editors set the categories, our readers submitted their nominees, and now you get to vote for your favorites! Voting will continue through December 31st, 2018.

Tony Spinosa FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Tony Spinosa been in?

Tony Spinosa has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

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Tony Spinosa has not appeared in the West End.

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