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Andy Blankenbuehler

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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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2002
Quito, Gypsy Dancer

[Broadway]
Broadway Production, 1999
Double J

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1999
Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1997
Couple #8

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1992
Ensemble [Replacement], Guy [Replacement], Havana Dance Specialty [Replacement]

Productions

 
[Off-Broadway, 2027]
Choreographer
Director
 
[West End, 2021]
Choreography
 
[US Tour, 2019]
Choreograher
 
[, 2019]
Choreographer
 
[US Tour, 2018]
Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 2017]
Director and Choreographer
 
[US Tour, 2017]
Choreographer
 
[US Tour, 2016]
Choreographer
Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 2016]
Choreographer
 
[Milburn, NJ (Regional), 2015]
Director and Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 2015]
Choreography
 
[Off-Broadway, 2015]
Choreographer
 
[US Tour, 2014]
Choreographer
Director
 
[Broadway, 2012]
Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 2012]
Choreographer
Director
 
[US Tour, 2011]
Choreographer
Director
 
[US Tour, 2011]
Choreographer (Original)
 
[Broadway, 2011]
Choreographer (Musical Staging)
 
[US Tour, 2009]
Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 2009]
Choreographer
 
[Los Angeles, 2008]
Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 2008]
Choreographer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2007]
Producer
 
[West End, 2007]
Choreographer
 
[, 2007]
Choreographer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2007]
Choreographer
Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 2006]
Choreographer
 
[Milburn, NJ (Regional), 2006]
Choreographer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2006]
Producer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2006]
Choreographer
 
[, 2005]
Choreographer
 
[, 2002]
Choreographer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2001]
Producer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2001]
Producer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2001]
Producer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2001]
Producer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2001]
Producer

Movies

Cats
[ 2019 ] choreographer
Hamilton
[ 2020 ] choreographer

Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2023 - Outstanding Choreography

Andy Blankenbuehler, Only Gold

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2023 - Outstanding Choreography

Andy Blankenbuehler, Only Gold


winner
The Lortels - 2023 - Outstanding Choreographer

Andy Blankenbuehler, Only Gold


winner
Olivier Awards - 2018 - Best Theatre Choreographer

Andy Blankenbuehler, Hamilton


winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2017 - Best Choreography

Andy Blankenbuehler, Bandstand


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2017 - Outstanding Choreography

Andy Blankenbuehler, Bandstand

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2017 - Outstanding Choreographer

Andy Blankenbuehler, Bandstand


winner
Tony Awards - 2017 - Best Choreography

Andy Blankenbuehler, Bandstand


winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2016 - Best Choreography

Andy Blankenbuehler, Hamilton


winner
Tony Awards - 2016 - Best Choreography

Andy Blankenbuehler, Hamilton


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2015 - Special Award

Andy Blankenbuehler, Hamilton

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Choreography

Andy Blankenbuehler, Hamilton


winner
The Lortels - 2015 - Outstanding Choreographer

Andy Blankenbuehler, Hamilton

Drama Desk Awards - 2013 - Outstanding Choreography

Andy Blankenbuehler, Bring It On: The Musical

Drama Desk Awards - 2013 - Outstanding Director of a Musical

Andy Blankenbuehler, Bring It On: The Musical

Tony Awards - 2013 - Best Choreography

Andy Blankenbuehler, Bring It On: The Musical

Drama Desk Awards - 2009 - Outstanding Choreography

Andy Blankenbuehler, 9 to 5

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2009 - Outstanding Choreography

Andy Blankenbuehler , 9 to 5

Tony Awards - 2009 - Best Choreography

Andy Blankenbuehler, 9 to 5: The Musical


winner
Tony Awards - 2008 - Best Choreography

Andy Blankenbuehler, In The Heights


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Choreograph

Andy Blankenbuehler, In the Heights


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Choreography

Andy Blankenbuehler, In the Heights


winner
The Lortels - 2007 - Outstanding Choreographer

Andy Blankenbuehler, In the Heights

Videos

News

HAMILTON Announces #Ham4Ham Lottery In Louisville
by Marissa Faith Curley - Jun 19, 2026

Producer Jeffrey Seller and PNC Broadway in Louisville have announced a digital lottery for HAMILTON tickets will begin in conjunction with the show’s first performance in Louisville, KY at The Kentucky Center.  A limited number of tickets will be available for every performance for $10 each.
Video: Jin Ha Reveals How HAMILTON Prepared Him for Boxing in SUGAR
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 19, 2026

Proof's Jin Ha, along with his co-star Raymond Lee, shared how they prepared to play boxers in the new season of Sugar. Check out the full conversation with the actors in the video interview.
Disney+ estrena 'La Chispa En Una Llama', un documental sobre el legado de HAMILTON y sus raíces en el hip-hop
by Fasika Velasco Gomez - Jun 17, 2026

Disponible en Disney+ y YouTube, La Chispa En Una Llama explora la relación entre Hamilton, la cultura hip-hop y The Hamilton Mixtape a través de testimonios de sus creadores y colaboradores.
Video: HAMILTON Documentary SPARK INTO A FLAME Debuts on YouTube
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 16, 2026

Disney has released a new documentary about the Broadway sensation Hamilton, which spotlights the connections between the stage musical, the hip-hop roots that inspired it, and “The Hamilton Mixtape” that followed. Watch it here.
Christopher Jackson Will Return to HAMILTON on Broadway in September
by Stephi Wild - Jun 16, 2026

Here comes the General! Tony Award-nominated, Grammy and Emmy Award-winning performer Christopher Jackson will make a return to Broadway this fall, reprising his Tony-nominated role as George Washington in Hamilton.
Single Tickets to HAMILTON Engagement at the Fox Theatre to go on Sale This Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 15, 2026

​Single tickets for Hamilton at the Fox Theatre will go on sale to the public in June. Hamilton will play a two-week engagement at the Fox Theatre as the first show in the 2026/2027 Broadway in Atlanta season from Sept. 2 – 20.
Video: HAMILTON Cast Sings 'New York, New York' For the Knicks at Curtain Call
by Michael Major - Jun 14, 2026

The Broadway cast of Hamilton celebrated the New York Knicks by performing 'New York, New York' at their curtain call on Sunday. The performance comes after the Knicks' victory at the NBA Playoffs on Saturday. Watch the video!
Video: HAMILTON Stars Perform 'The Schuyler Sisters' at the NBA Finals
by Michael Major - Jun 11, 2026

Hamilton stars took to the basketball court to perform 'The Schuyler Sisters.' Lauren Mariasoosay, Erin Ramirez, and Jen Sese appeared at Madison Square Garden to perform Lin-Manual Miranda's song. Watch the video now!
Final Tickets Will Be Available This Week for Leslie Odom, Jr.'s Run in HAMILTON in London
by Stephi Wild - Jun 2, 2026

Final tickets will be released to purchase this week for Leslie Odom, Jr.’s sold-out run in the London production of HAMILTON at the Victoria Palace. Learn more here!
Review: HAMILTON National Tour at Durham Performing Arts Center
by Jeffrey Kare - May 22, 2026

Based on Ron Chernow's 2004 biographical book titled Alexander Hamilton, this musical tells the true story of America's $10 Founding Father. The story begins when he was an immigrant who came to New York from the West Indies. Eventually, he became George Washington's right-hand man during the Revolutionary War and was later named the nation's first Treasury Secretary.
Review: TULSA BALLET - MADE IN AMERICA, Royal Ballet and Opera
by Matthew Paluch - May 14, 2026

Tulsa Ballet made its Linbury Theatre debut last night, and the dancers of the company made a strong impression. Seeing a company for the first time one never truly knows what to expect, but these dancers could hold their own on any global opera house stage.
Tickets on Sale Now for Best of Broadway 2026-2027 Season at North Charleston PAC
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 13, 2026

The Best of Broadway series will present six productions at the North Charleston Performing Arts Center, including Hamilton, Hell's Kitchen, and more, with tickets to the season on sale now!
HAMILTON To Host $10 #HAM4HAM Lottery for DPAC Engagement
by A.A. Cristi - May 12, 2026

A digital lottery for $10 HAMILTON tickets has been announced for every performance of the show's run at DPAC in Durham, NC, with 40 tickets available per performance via the official Hamilton app.
Lauren Mariasoosay, Marcus John, and More Join HAMILTON Broadway Cast
by Stephi Wild - May 12, 2026

Hamilton will welcome five new cast members to its Broadway company.  Lauren Mariasoosay will take over the role of Eliza Hamilton, alongside Marcus John as Alexander Hamilton.
The Most Tony-Nominated Broadway Shows
by Nicole Rosky - May 4, 2026

Awards season has arrived! While many stellar productions are poised to earn multiple nominations this season, it will take quite a few to stand up to the current record holders. Do any of this season's shows stand a chance at making history? Below, check out which Broadway shows hold the records for the most-Tony nominated productions of all time.
Celebrity Attractions 2026-2027 Broadway Season Set For Robinson Center in Little Rock
by Theresa Bertram - May 4, 2026

Celebrity Attractions is proud to announce the 2026-2027 Broadway Season.  This Broadway season brings four unmistakable stories to the stage, each one reimagined in a way audiences have never experienced before.
Tulsa Ballet To Bring MADE IN AMERICA to Royal Opera House
by Marissa Faith Curley - Apr 30, 2026

Oklahoma’s premier ballet company, Tulsa Ballet, performs at the Royal Opera House for the first time bringing its 'Made in America' mixed bill to the Linbury Theatre.
YOU'RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN, KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN, and More Included in New York City Center Encores! 2027 Season
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 29, 2026

NEW YORK CITY CENTER announced programing for the 2026 –2027 Season—the largest in the institution’s history. It will include Encores! productions of Kiss of the Spider Woman, Hallelujah Baby, You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown, and more.
Stephenson Ardern-Sodje and More Join the Cast of HAMILTON at The Victoria Palace Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Apr 28, 2026

New casting has been announced for HAMILTON in London's West End. Stephenson Ardern-Sodje will join the company as Alexander Hamilton. Learn more here!
Phillipa Soo Says Her Favorite HAMILTON Song Isn’t One She Performed
by Michael Major - Apr 14, 2026

Phillipa Soo has revealed her favorite Hamilton song – but it's not one she sang. The Tony-nominated original cast member of the hit musical recently divulged that her favorite song from the musical is 'Wait For It,' which is sung by Aaron Burr.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Andy Blankenbuehler been in?

Andy Blankenbuehler has appeared on Broadway in 5 shows.

How many West End shows has Andy Blankenbuehler been in?

Andy Blankenbuehler has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Andy Blankenbuehler been nominated for?

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.

What awards has Andy Blankenbuehler won?

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, 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 Choreographer (The Lortels) for Hamilton, Best Choreography (Tony Awards) for In The Heights, Outstanding Choreography (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.

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