Danya Taymor
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Video: Sky Lakota-Lynch Talks Personal Connection to THE OUTSIDERS on GOOD MORNING AMERICA (Jun 11, 2024)
2024 Drama Desk Awards Winners- The Full List (Jun 10, 2024)
Video: Watch Tony Nominees Sky Lakota-Lynch and Brody Grant Perform 'Stay Gold' From THE OUTSIDERS (Jun 7, 2024)
Video: Sky Lakota-Lynch Talks Personal Connection to THE OUTSIDERS on GOOD MORNING AMERICA (Jun 11, 2024)
2024 Drama Desk Awards Winners- The Full List (Jun 10, 2024)
Video: Watch Tony Nominees Sky Lakota-Lynch and Brody Grant Perform 'Stay Gold' From THE OUTSIDERS (Jun 7, 2024)
Danya Taymor BIO
Danya Taymor is an Obie-award winning New York based director, writer and translator. Recent direction includes Will Arbery's HEROES OF THE FOURTH TURNING (Playwrights Horizons, Pulitzer Prize Finalist, Lortel Outstanding Play) Korde Arrington Tuttle's GRAVEYARD SHIFT (Goodman Theater), Jeremy O. Harris' "DADDY" (Almeida London + New Group/Vineyard), Antoinette Nwandu's PASS OVER (Lincoln Center + Steppenwolf, Lortel Outstanding Play), Danai Gurira's FAMILIAR (Steppenwolf), Martyna Majok's QUEENS (Lincoln Center Theater), Justin Kuritzkes’ THE SENSUALITY PARTY (The New Group), Susan Soon-He Stanton’s CYGNUS (Women’s Project), Brian Watkins’ WYOMING (Lesser America) and MY DAUGHTER KEEPS OUR HAMMER (The Flea), and Sarah Gancher’s THE PLACE WE BUILT (The Flea). Translations include Alejandro Ricaño's We Are Getting Better at Saying Goodbye, Luis Enrique Guitierrez Ortiz Monasterio's I Hate Fucking Mexicans,and Ettore Scola's Working on a Special Day.
Her production Antoinette Nwandu's PASS OVER was filmed in collaboration with Spike Lee and premiered at the Sundance Film Festival. Now streaming on Amazon Prime.
Awards and fellowships include the Cullman Award for Extraordinary Creativity from Lincoln Center, Time Warner Directing Fellowship at Women's Project, 2050 fellowship at New York Theatre Workshop, Van Lier Directing Fellowship; Gates Foundation Grant, Rough Draft Residency at the Drama League and the Lincoln Center Directors Lab. She has taught theater in Ecuador and Slovakia.
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Producer Angelina Jolie, Producer Vivienne Jolie-Pitt, Original film star Matt Dillon, Joshua Boone, Dan Berry, Jason Schmidt, Sky Lakota-Lynch, Brody Grant, Emma Pittman, Brent Comer, Kevin William Paul, Daryl Tofa, Tilly Evans-Krueger, Jordan Chin, Milena J. Comeau, Barton Cowperthwaite, Tilly Evans-Krueger, Henry Gendron, RJ Higton, Wonza Johnson, Sean Harrison Jones, Maggie Kuntz, Renni Anthony Magee, SarahGrace Mariani, Melody Rose, Josh Strobl, Victor Carrillo Tracey, Trevor Wayne, Cast Member/Associate Choreographer Tilly Evans-Kreuger, Director Danya Taymor, Associate Director Miranda Cornell, Book Writer Adam Rapp, Music & Lyrics, Musical Supervision & Arrangements/Orchestrations Justin Levine, Music & Lyrics Jamestown Revival's Zach Chance, Associate Choreographer Kristen Carcone, Choreographers Jeff Kuperman and Rick Kuperman with the Company of "The Outsiders"
Date:
04/04/2024
From: Photos: Original Greaser Matt Dillion Visits THE OUTSIDERS on Broadway
Producer Angelina Jolie, Producer Vivienne Jolie-Pitt, Original film star Matt Dillon, Joshua Boone, Dan Berry, Jason Schmidt, Sky Lakota-Lynch, Brody Grant, Emma Pittman, Brent Comer, Kevin William Paul, Daryl Tofa, Tilly Evans-Krueger, Jordan Chin, Milena J. Comeau, Barton Cowperthwaite, Tilly Evans-Krueger, Henry Gendron, RJ Higton, Wonza Johnson, Sean Harrison Jones, Maggie Kuntz, Renni Anthony Magee, SarahGrace Mariani, Melody Rose, Josh Strobl, Victor Carrillo Tracey, Trevor Wayne, Cast Member/Associate Choreographer Tilly Evans-Kreuger, Director Danya Taymor, Associate Director Miranda Cornell, Book Writer Adam Rapp, Music & Lyrics, Musical Supervision & Arrangements/Orchestrations Justin Levine, Music & Lyrics Jamestown Revival's Zach Chance, Associate Choreographer Kristen Carcone, Choreographers Jeff Kuperman and Rick Kuperman with the Company of "The Outsiders"
Date:
04/04/2024
From: Photos: Original Greaser Matt Dillion Visits THE OUTSIDERS on Broadway
Co-Choreographer Jeff Kuperman, Book Writer Adam Rapp, Music & Lyrics, Musical Supervision & Arrangements/Orchestrations Justin Levine, Director Danya Taymor, Jamestown Revival's Jonathan Clay & Zach Chance and Co-Choreographer Rick Kuperman
Date:
02/23/2024
From: Photos: The Cast and Creatives of Broadway's THE OUTSIDERS Meet the Press
The Cast of "The Outsiders" including Joshua Boone, Dan Berry, Jason Schmidt, Sky Lakota-Lynch, Brody Grant, Emma Pittman, Brent Comer, Kevin William Paul, Daryl Tofa, Tilly Evans-Krueger, Jordan Chin, Milena J. Comeau, Barton Cowperthwaite, Tilly Evans-Krueger, Henry Gendron, RJ Higton, Wonza Johnson, Sean Harrison Jones, Maggie Kuntz, Renni Anthony Magee, SarahGrace Mariani, Melody Rose, Josh Strobl, Victor Carrillo Tracey, Trevor Wayne, Cast Member/Associate Choreographer Tilly Evans-Kreuger, Director Danya Taymor, Associate Director Miranda
Cornell, Book Writer Adam Rapp, Music & Lyrics, Musical Supervision & Arrangements/Orchestrations Justin Levine, Music & Lyrics Jamestown Revival's Jonathan Clay & Zach Chance, Associate Choreographer Kristen Carcone, Choreographers Jeff Kuperman and Rick Kuperman
Date:
02/23/2024
From: Photos: The Cast and Creatives of Broadway's THE OUTSIDERS Meet the Press
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Obie Awards - 2020 - Special Citation
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Danya Taymor Videos
Video: Danya Taymor Says THE OUTSIDERS Was the Collaboration of a Lifetime
by Joey Mervis - May 30, 2024
Video: Watch Emma Pittman and Trevor Wayne Perform 'I Could Talk to You All Night' from THE OUTSIDERS
by Josh Sharpe - May 23, 2024
Video: Get a First Look at the World Premiere of JONAH at Roundabout Theatre Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 31, 2024
Danya Taymor News
Video: Sky Lakota-Lynch Talks Personal Connection to THE OUTSIDERS on GOOD MORNING AMERICA
Sky Lakota-Lynch stopped by Good Morning America on Monday to discuss his recent Tony nomination for his performance as Johnny Cade in the new hit musical The Outsiders. He went on to highlight the personal connection he had to the material prior to being involved with the project. Watch the full interview!
Sky Lakota-Lynch stopped by Good Morning America on Monday to discuss his recent Tony nomination for his performance as Johnny Cade in the new hit musical The Outsiders. He went on to highlight the personal connection he had to the material prior to being involved with the project. Watch the full interview!
2024 Drama Desk Awards Winners- The Full List
The best of Broadway and off-Broadway came together for the 68th Annual Drama Desk Awards, which were held at The Skirball Center for the Performing Arts.
The best of Broadway and off-Broadway came together for the 68th Annual Drama Desk Awards, which were held at The Skirball Center for the Performing Arts.
Video: Watch Tony Nominees Sky Lakota-Lynch and Brody Grant Perform 'Stay Gold' From THE OUTSIDERS
As part of the 'Broadway In 6A' segment on The Kelly Clarkson Show, Sky Lakota-Lynch and Brody Grant stopped by the show to perform the number Stay Gold from the new musical The Outsiders. Watch the performance now!
As part of the 'Broadway In 6A' segment on The Kelly Clarkson Show, Sky Lakota-Lynch and Brody Grant stopped by the show to perform the number Stay Gold from the new musical The Outsiders. Watch the performance now!
THE OUTSIDERS Launches Educational Initiative The Stay Gold Project
The Outsiders, the new musical based on the seminal novel by S.E. Hinton & Francis Ford Coppola’s landmark motion picture, is launching a new educational initiative titled, The Stay Gold Project. Learn more!
The Outsiders, the new musical based on the seminal novel by S.E. Hinton & Francis Ford Coppola’s landmark motion picture, is launching a new educational initiative titled, The Stay Gold Project. Learn more!
SPACE on Ryder Farm Announces Closure After 13 Years of Supporting Artists
SPACE on Ryder Farm, an organization founded in 2011 to provide a haven for artists, innovators, and changemakers, announced today that it will cease its current operations. The Board of Trustees has made the difficult decision to shut down the residency program and farming activities after fulfilling existing commitments through the end of 2024.
SPACE on Ryder Farm, an organization founded in 2011 to provide a haven for artists, innovators, and changemakers, announced today that it will cease its current operations. The Board of Trustees has made the difficult decision to shut down the residency program and farming activities after fulfilling existing commitments through the end of 2024.
The Drama League 2023-24 Season Recap
This season's alumni have made remarkable contributions to the theatrical landscape with an impressive array of productions across various prestigious venues...
This season's alumni have made remarkable contributions to the theatrical landscape with an impressive array of productions across various prestigious venues...
Video: Watch Tony Nominee Brody Grant Perform 'Great Expectations' From THE OUTSIDERS
Brody Grant stopped by The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Monday to perform the song Great Expectations from the musical The Outsiders. Grant plays Ponyboy Curtis in the show and received a Tony nomination for his performance- one of 12 total nominations for the production. Watch the performance now!
Brody Grant stopped by The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Monday to perform the song Great Expectations from the musical The Outsiders. Grant plays Ponyboy Curtis in the show and received a Tony nomination for his performance- one of 12 total nominations for the production. Watch the performance now!
THE OUTSIDERS to Perform on THE TONIGHT SHOW Next Week
Tune in to see the cast of The Outsiders perform on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon next week! On Monday, June 3, the company will appear on the show to perform a number from The Outsiders, which has been nominated for 12 Tony Awards. The program airs 11:35/10:35c on NBC.
Tune in to see the cast of The Outsiders perform on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon next week! On Monday, June 3, the company will appear on the show to perform a number from The Outsiders, which has been nominated for 12 Tony Awards. The program airs 11:35/10:35c on NBC.
Video: Danya Taymor Says THE OUTSIDERS Was the Collaboration of a Lifetime
In this video, watch as Tony nominee Danya Taymor chats about the importance of The Outsiders story, the joy of returning to musical theatre, and so much more.
In this video, watch as Tony nominee Danya Taymor chats about the importance of The Outsiders story, the joy of returning to musical theatre, and so much more.
THE OUTSIDERS Will Launch National Tour in 2025
Tony-nominated Best Musical The Outsiders, the new musical based on the seminal novel by S.E. Hinton and Francis Ford Coppola’s landmark motion picture, will officially open a North American Tour in Fall 2025 at Tulsa Performing Arts Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma following tech, launch and previews at West Herr Auditorium Theatre in Rochester, New York.
Tony-nominated Best Musical The Outsiders, the new musical based on the seminal novel by S.E. Hinton and Francis Ford Coppola’s landmark motion picture, will officially open a North American Tour in Fall 2025 at Tulsa Performing Arts Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma following tech, launch and previews at West Herr Auditorium Theatre in Rochester, New York.
Video: Watch Emma Pittman and Trevor Wayne Perform 'I Could Talk to You All Night' from THE OUTSIDERS
This week, at The Wall Street Journal’s The Future of Everything Festival, The Jamestown Revival's Jonathan Clay and Zach Chance, along with The Outsiders bookwriter Adam Rapp sat down with John Jurgensen for a panel discussing bringing S. E. Hinton's best-selling novel for the stage. The conversation was followed by a special performance of the song 'I Could Talk to You All Night' by Emma Pittman and Trevor Wayne from the show. Watch the performance here!
This week, at The Wall Street Journal’s The Future of Everything Festival, The Jamestown Revival's Jonathan Clay and Zach Chance, along with The Outsiders bookwriter Adam Rapp sat down with John Jurgensen for a panel discussing bringing S. E. Hinton's best-selling novel for the stage. The conversation was followed by a special performance of the song 'I Could Talk to You All Night' by Emma Pittman and Trevor Wayne from the show. Watch the performance here!
Photos/Video: Go Inside the Recording Studio with Schmidt, Comer, & Grant Singing 'Throwing in the Towel' from THE OUTSIDERS
Go inside the studio with the cast of The Outsiders as Jason Schmidt, Brent Comer, and Brody Grant record 'Throwing in the Towel.'
Go inside the studio with the cast of The Outsiders as Jason Schmidt, Brent Comer, and Brody Grant record 'Throwing in the Towel.'
THE OUTSIDERS Releases New Block of Tickets Through January 5, 2025
A new block of tickets has been released for the Tony Award-nominated Best Musical The Outsiders for performances through January 5, 2025. Find out how to get tickets to the new dates here!
A new block of tickets has been released for the Tony Award-nominated Best Musical The Outsiders for performances through January 5, 2025. Find out how to get tickets to the new dates here!
Photos: Sutton Foster, LaChanze, Eden Espinosa, Joshua Henry, and More Attend the WP Theater Gala
The WP Theater Gala was held last night, celebrating more than 40 years of extraordinary women in theater. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos from the event here!
The WP Theater Gala was held last night, celebrating more than 40 years of extraordinary women in theater. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos from the event here!
The Drama League Will Celebrate Pride Month With New Plays THE ARCHIVISTS and DADDY
The Drama League will celebrate Pride Month in June with first glimpses of two exciting new LGBTQIA+ plays. Partnering with The American LGBTQ+ Museum, they will present a staged reading of The Archivists and an open rehearsal of Daddy.
The Drama League will celebrate Pride Month in June with first glimpses of two exciting new LGBTQIA+ plays. Partnering with The American LGBTQ+ Museum, they will present a staged reading of The Archivists and an open rehearsal of Daddy.
SUFFS Star Hannah Cruz Talks Road To Broadway on THE ART OF KINDNESS Podcast
The Suffs musical performer discussed making her Broadway debut, battling stage jitters, self-kindness, finding courage, and more under the kindness sun.
The Suffs musical performer discussed making her Broadway debut, battling stage jitters, self-kindness, finding courage, and more under the kindness sun.
Shoshana Bean, Nikki M. James, Brody Grant & More Honor Michael Greif on ART OF KINDNESS Podcast
Tony-nominated stars Shoshana Bean, Nikki M. James, Brody Grant and more honored director Michael Greif on The Art of Kindness with Robert Peterpaul podcast this week.
Tony-nominated stars Shoshana Bean, Nikki M. James, Brody Grant and more honored director Michael Greif on The Art of Kindness with Robert Peterpaul podcast this week.
Joshua Henry, Caissie Levy, Kara Lindsay & More to Join 2024 WP Theater Gala
WP Theater has revealed the presenters and performers for its 2024 Annual Gala. See who is taking part and learn how to purchase tickets.
WP Theater has revealed the presenters and performers for its 2024 Annual Gala. See who is taking part and learn how to purchase tickets.
Video: Watch Brody Grant and the Cast of THE OUTSIDERS Perform 'Great Expectations' on TODAY
As part of Today's annual 'Best of Broadway Week,' producer Angelina Jolie and the cast of The Outsiders stopped by the show on Monday morning to discuss the newly Tony-nominated musical and perform the song Great Expectations from the show. Watch the interview and performance here!
As part of Today's annual 'Best of Broadway Week,' producer Angelina Jolie and the cast of The Outsiders stopped by the show on Monday morning to discuss the newly Tony-nominated musical and perform the song Great Expectations from the show. Watch the interview and performance here!
Video: Jason Schmidt, Brent Comer, & Brody Grant Perform 'Throwing in the Towel' from THE OUTSIDERS
As part of TODAY's annual 'Best of Broadway Week,' Jason Schmidt, Brent Comer, and Tony nominee Brody Grant stopped by the show on Monday morning to perform the number Throwing in the Towel from the show. Watch the performance here!
As part of TODAY's annual 'Best of Broadway Week,' Jason Schmidt, Brent Comer, and Tony nominee Brody Grant stopped by the show on Monday morning to perform the number Throwing in the Towel from the show. Watch the performance here!
Danya Taymor FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What awards has Danya Taymor been nominated for?
Danya Taymor has been nominated for a Special Citation at the Obie Awards for "Heroes of the Fourth Turning."
What awards has Danya Taymor won?
Danya Taymor won a Special Citation at the Obie Awards for "Heroes of the Fourth Turning."
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