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BIO

CAMILLE A. BROWN is a prolific Black female director / choreographer, who has received numerous honors including a Guggenheim Award, Bessie Award, Jacob’s Pillow Dance Award, Doris Duke Artist Award, United States Artists Award, two Audelco Awards, five Princess Grace Awards, and a New York City Center Award. She has received a Tony nomination, three Drama Desk nominations, three Lortel nominations and an Obie award for her work in theater. She is an Emerson Collective fellow, a TED fellow and the recipient of a Ford Foundation Art of Change Fellowship. Brown is the 2021 Distinguished Artist, presented by The International Society for the Performing Arts.



Broadway and off-Broadway credits include: Choir Boy, Once On This Island, Toni Stone, A Streetcar Named Desire, Much Ado About Nothing, for colored girls… Film/Television: Academy Award-winning Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, Emmy Award-winning “Jesus Christ Superstar Live.” Ms. Brown choreographed the critically acclaimed Porgy and Bess for The Metropolitan Opera and this September became the first Black woman director for the main stage at the MET with Fire Shut Up In My Bones. Brown is the founder and Artistic Director of Camille A. Brown & Dancers.

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Productions

GypsyGypsy
 
[Broadway, 2024]
Choreographer
Once On This IslandOnce On This Island
 
[US Tour, 2019]
Choreography
Toni StoneToni Stone
 
[Off-Broadway, 2019]
Choreographer
Much Ado About NothingMuch Ado About Nothing
 
[Off-Broadway, 2019] [Replacement]
Choreographer[Replacement]
Choir BoyChoir Boy
 
[Broadway, 2019]
Choreographer
This Ain't No DiscoThis Ain't No Disco
 
[Off-Broadway, 2018]
Choreographer
The WizThe Wiz
 
[St. Louis, MO (Regional), 2018] [Replacement]
Choreographer[Replacement]
Jesus Christ Superstar: Live in ConcertJesus Christ Superstar: Live in Concert
 
[Motion Picture, 2018]
Choreographer
Once On This IslandOnce On This Island
 
[Broadway, 2017]
Choreographer
Bella: An American Tall TaleBella: An American Tall Tale
 
[Off-Broadway, 2017]
Choreographer
Cabin in the SkyCabin in the Sky
 
[Off-Broadway, 2016]
Choreographer
The Fortress of SolitudeThe Fortress of Solitude
 
[Off-Broadway, 2014]
Choreographer

Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2024 - Outstanding Choreography

Camille A. Brown, Hell’s Kitchen

The Lortels - 2024 - Outstanding Choreographer

Camille A. Brown, Hell's Kitchen

Tony Awards - 2024 - Best Choreography

Camille A. Brown, Hell's Kitchen

Drama League Awards - 2022 - Outstanding Direction of a Play

Camille A. Brown, for colored girls who have considered suicide/when the rainbow is enuf

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2022 - Outstanding Choreography

Camille A. Brown, for colored girls who have considered suicide/when the rainbow is enuf

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2022 - Outstanding Director of a Play

Camille A. Brown, for colored girls who have considered suicide/when the rainbow is enuf

Tony Awards - 2022 - Best Choreography

Camille A. Brown, for colored girls who have considered suicide / when the rainbow is enuf

Tony Awards - 2022 - Best Direction of a Play

Camille A. Brown, for colored girls who have considered suicide / when the rainbow is enuf

Drama Desk Awards - 2020 - Outstanding Choreography

Camille A. Brown, for colored girls who have considered suicide/when the rainbow is enuf


winner
Obie Awards - 2020 - Choreography Award

Camille A. Brown

Drama Desk Awards - 2019 - Outstanding Choreography

Camille A. Brown, Choir Boy

Tony Awards - 2019 - Best Choreography

Camille A. Brown, Choir Boy


winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2018 - Best Choreography

Camille A. Brown, Once on this Island

Drama Desk Awards - 2018 - The LaDuca Award for Outstanding Choreography

Camille A. Brown, Once on this Island

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2018 - Outstanding Choreographer

Camille A. Brown, Once on this Island

The Lortels - 2018 - Outstanding Choreographer

Camille A. Brown, Bella: An American Tall Tale

The Lortels - 2015 - Outstanding Choreographer

Camille A. Brown, The Fortress of Solitude

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Maleah Joi Moon and Brandon Victor Dixon Will Depart HELL'S KITCHEN Next Month Photo
Maleah Joi Moon and Brandon Victor Dixon Will Depart HELL'S KITCHEN Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Feb 14, 2025

Original Broadway cast members Maleah Joi Moon and Brandon Victor Dixon will depart Hell's Kitchen next month. Learn more about the cast and the production here!
Tryphena Wade to go on as 'Rose' in GYPSY for Select Upcoming Performances Photo
Tryphena Wade to go on as 'Rose' in GYPSY for Select Upcoming Performances
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 13, 2025

Tryphena Wade will go on as 'Rose' in Gypsy on Broadway, for select upcoming performances while Audra McDonald is out. Learn more about the performances and see how to purchase tickets.
HELL'S KITCHEN, SUFFS And More Announced for Broadway In Detroit 2025-26 Season Photo
HELL'S KITCHEN, SUFFS And More Announced for Broadway In Detroit 2025-26 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 12, 2025

Broadway in Detroit has announced its 2025-26 subscription season with seven shows coming to Detroit. Kicking off the season is the 30th anniversary production of Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at the Fisher Theatre.
Video: Audra McDonald Talks the 'Tornado' of Mama Rose and How Gavin Creel Inspired H Photo
Video: Audra McDonald Talks the 'Tornado' of Mama Rose and How Gavin Creel Inspired Her to Play the Role
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 4, 2025

With the hit Broadway revival of Gypsy now performing through the summer, show star Audra McDonald visited The Late Show to discuss the production. Watch the interview now!
Videos You Missed This Week: PURPOSE, CABARET, and More Photo
Videos You Missed This Week: PURPOSE, CABARET, and More
by Sidney Paterra - Jan 31, 2025

It's been a busy week on (and off) Broadway! 2025 has officially arrived and the second half of the 2024-25 Broadway season is about to begin. Catch up on all the latest from the week ending January 31, 2025 with videos from Purpose, Cabaret, and more!
HELL'S KITCHEN, THE NOTEBOOK And More Announced For Broadway In Cincinnati's 2025/26 Photo
HELL'S KITCHEN, THE NOTEBOOK And More Announced For Broadway In Cincinnati's 2025/26 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 31, 2025

First Financial Bank Broadway in Cincinnati will present a highly-anticipated season lineup of shows starting with screen-to-stage success Back To The Future: The Musical, the revolutionary 2016 Tony Award Winner for Best Musical Hamilton, and more.
YoungArts Announces The 2025 U.S. Presidential Scholars In The Arts Nominees Photo
YoungArts Announces The 2025 U.S. Presidential Scholars In The Arts Nominees
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 31, 2025

YoungArts has announced the nominees for the 2025 U.S. Presidential Scholars in the Arts, one of the nation's highest honors for high school students who exemplify artistic and academic excellence.
Video: Ben Feels the Beat of NYC with Choreo from HELL'S KITCHEN Photo
Video: Ben Feels the Beat of NYC with Choreo from HELL'S KITCHEN
by Ben Cameron - Jan 29, 2025

In this video, Ben breaks down Camille A Brown's Tony-nominated choreography for Broadway's Hell's Kitchen with the help of dance captains Raechelle Manalo, William Roberson, and Nico DeJesus.
Video: Audra McDonald Shares Advice For Young Actors on Making Characters 'Likable' Photo
Video: Audra McDonald Shares Advice For Young Actors on Making Characters 'Likable'
by Stephi Wild - Jan 27, 2025

Audra McDonald recently took to Instagram to post a video of herself backstage at Gypsy to share some advice for young actors. Find out what she had to say here!
Photos: Jessica Vosk and the Cast of HELL'S KITCHEN in All New Photos Photo
Photos: Jessica Vosk and the Cast of HELL'S KITCHEN in All New Photos
by Stephi Wild - Jan 17, 2025

All new production photos have been released from the new musical HELL’S KITCHEN, currently playing at Broadway’s Shubert Theatre, which now features Jessica Vosk. Check out the photos here!
Video: Joy Woods Discusses Playing Louise in Broadway's GYPSY Photo
Video: Joy Woods Discusses Playing Louise in Broadway's GYPSY
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 15, 2025

Gypsy is now open on Broadway and the show, led by Audra McDonald, is receiving rave reviews. Joy Woods plays Louise in the production, and the star recently joined The View to discuss her character and the casting choices on display in the revival. Watch the interview!
Camille A. Brown & Dancers Returns To The Joyce Theater in I AM Photo
Camille A. Brown & Dancers Returns To The Joyce Theater in I AM
by Stephi Wild - Jan 9, 2025

 The Joyce Theater Foundation will welcome the return of prolific director and choreographer Camille A. Brown with the New York premiere of I AM. Learn more here!
THE PIANO LESSON, WICKED & More Receive NAACP Image Awards Nominations Photo
THE PIANO LESSON, WICKED & More Receive NAACP Image Awards Nominations
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 7, 2025

NAACP has announced the full list of “56th NAACP Image Awards” nominees, with Wicked and The Piano Lesson nominated for Outstanding Motion Picture and Wicked's Cynthia Erivo nominated for Entertainer of the Year.
Alison Miller to Present RIVERS IN OUR VEINS With Special Guest Michelle Dorrance at Photo
Alison Miller to Present RIVERS IN OUR VEINS With Special Guest Michelle Dorrance at 92NY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 6, 2025

The 92nd Street Y, New York will present acclaimed drummer/composer Allison Miller for a matinee performance of her immersive multimedia work Rivers in Our Veins. Learn more.
Video: Behind The Scenes of the 2024 Macy's Thanksgiving Parade with Broadway’s HEL Photo
Video: Behind The Scenes of the 2024 Macy's Thanksgiving Parade with Broadway’s HELL’S KITCHEN
by Blair Ingenthron - Jan 5, 2025

Go behind the scenes at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade with the cast of Hell's Kitchen. Watch the cast perform in the rain as they discuss their memories from previous parades in the video here!
Photos: Inside GYPSY on Broadway's Opening Night Afterparty Photo
Photos: Inside GYPSY on Broadway's Opening Night Afterparty
by Bruce Glikas - Dec 23, 2024

GYPSY, starring six-time Tony Award-winner Audra McDonald as 'Mama' Rose Hovick, is officially open at the newly renovated Majestic Theatre. BroadwayWorld has your inside look into the opening night afterparty. Check out photos here.
GYPSY Cancels Tonight's Performance Due to Illness in the Company Photo
GYPSY Cancels Tonight's Performance Due to Illness in the Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 23, 2024

Tonight's performance of Gypsy on Broadway starring Audra McDonald and more has been cancelled. Learn more about upcoming performances and see how to purchase tickets.
Audra McDonald Calls For Grace From Audiences Amid Sickness 'Racing Through Broadway' Photo
Audra McDonald Calls For Grace From Audiences Amid Sickness 'Racing Through Broadway'
by Michael Major - Dec 23, 2024

Audra McDonald – who recently received rave reviews for her powerhouse performance in Gypsy – took to Instagram to reveal that she has caught the cold that has been 'racing through the Broadway community.'
Photos: Inside GYPSY's Opening Night Curtain Call on Broadway Photo
Photos: Inside GYPSY's Opening Night Curtain Call on Broadway
by Bruce Glikas - Dec 20, 2024

Check out BroadwayWorld's photos of the opening night curtain call for Gypsy on Broadway, starring Audra McDonald and more! Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
Review Roundup: GYPSY On Broadway Starring Audra McDonald Photo
Review Roundup: GYPSY On Broadway Starring Audra McDonald
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 20, 2024

Curtain up! Light the lights! Six-time Tony Award-winner Audra McDonald takes on the role of a lifetime, playing 'Mama' Rose Hovick in the classic musical, Gypsy, is now running on Broadway at the newly renovated Majestic Theatre. Read the reviews!
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Camille A. Brown been nominated for?

Outstanding Choreography (Drama Desk Awards) for Hell’s Kitchen, Outstanding Choreographer (The Lortels) for Hell's Kitchen, Best Choreography (Tony Awards) for Hell's Kitchen, Outstanding Direction of a Play (Drama League Awards) for for colored girls who have considered suicide/when the rainbow is enuf, Outstanding Choreography (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for for colored girls who have considered suicide/when the rainbow is enuf, Outstanding Director of a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for for colored girls who have considered suicide/when the rainbow is enuf, Best Choreography (Tony Awards) for for colored girls who have considered suicide / when the rainbow is enuf, Best Direction of a Play (Tony Awards) for for colored girls who have considered suicide / when the rainbow is enuf, Outstanding Choreography (Drama Desk Awards) for for colored girls who have considered suicide/when the rainbow is enuf, Choreography Award (Obie Awards), Outstanding Choreography (Drama Desk Awards) for Choir Boy, Best Choreography (Tony Awards) for Choir Boy, Best Choreography (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Once on this Island, The LaDuca Award for Outstanding Choreography (Drama Desk Awards) for Once on this Island, Outstanding Choreographer (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Once on this Island, Outstanding Choreographer (The Lortels) for Bella: An American Tall Tale and Outstanding Choreographer (The Lortels) for The Fortress of Solitude.

What awards has Camille A. Brown won?

Camille A. Brown has won the Choreography Award at the Obie Awards and the Best Choreography Award at the BroadwayWorld Awards for her work in Once on this Island.

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