Danny Mefford
Latest News on Danny Mefford:
THE FITZGERALDS OF ST. PAUL Album Launches Kickstarter Campaign (Dec 17, 2024)
THE SOUND OF MUSIC Will Launch New North American Tour in 2025 (Dec 16, 2024)
Taylor Trensch, Allan K. Washington, John Cariani to Lead THE GORGEOUS NOTHINGS Presentation (Dec 3, 2024)
THE FITZGERALDS OF ST. PAUL Album Launches Kickstarter Campaign (Dec 17, 2024)
THE SOUND OF MUSIC Will Launch New North American Tour in 2025 (Dec 16, 2024)
Taylor Trensch, Allan K. Washington, John Cariani to Lead THE GORGEOUS NOTHINGS Presentation (Dec 3, 2024)
BIO
Danny Mefford choreographed Fun Home, Bridges of Madison County, and Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson on Broadway. His Off-Broadway credits include Much Ado About Nothing and Love's Labour's Lost for Shakespeare in the Park; Good Person of Szechwan and February House for The Public Theatre; and Here’s Hoover and Dance Dance Revolution for Les Freres Corbusier. His other work includes The Sound of Music, now touring the country; Miss You Like Hell at La Jolla Playhouse; and Poster Boy at the Williamstown Theatre Festival. He has an MFA in Acting from Brown University/Trinity Rep and a BS in Theatre with a minor in International Studies from the University of Evansville. He has been nominated for Drama Desk, Lortel and Astaire awards for his choreography.
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Alex Joseph Grayson, Director/Choreographer Danny Mefford, Beanie Feldstein, Leana Rae Concepcion, Noah Galvin, Kevin McHale, Philippe Arroyo, Nina White, Bonnie Milligan, Associate Choreographer Niani Feelings and Taran Killam
Date:
10/05/2024
From: Photos: Kennedy Center's 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE in Rehearsal
Alex Joseph Grayson, Director/Choreographer Danny Mefford, Beanie Feldstein, Leana Rae Concepcion, Noah Galvin, Kevin McHale, Philippe Arroyo, Nina White, Bonnie Milligan, Associate Choreographer Niani Feelings and Taran Killam
Date:
10/05/2024
From: Photos: Kennedy Center's 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE in Rehearsal
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Atlantic Theater Company Artistic Director Neil Pepe, Atlantic Theater Company School Executive Director Mary McCann, Choreographer Danny Mefford, Director Jessica Stone, Composer Jeanine Tesori, Book/Lyrics/Original Play David Lindsay-Abaire and Atlantic Teater Company Managing Director Jeffrey Lawson
Date:
12/09/2021
From: Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of KIMBERLY AKIMBO at Atlantic Theater Company
The cast of La Jolla Playhouse’s world-premiere musical MISS YOU LIKE HELL, book and lyrics by Quiara AlegrÃa Hudes, music and lyrics by Erin McKeown, directed by Lear deBessonet, choreographed by Danny Mefford, running Oct 25 – Dec 4 in the Mandell
Date:
11/01/2016
From: Photo Flash: Daphne Rubin-Vega in La Jolla Playhouse MISS YOU LIKE HELL
Productions
Awards and Nominations
Drama Desk Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Choreography
Danny Mefford, Love's Labour's Lost
The Lortels - 2014 - Outstanding Choreographer
Danny Mefford, Fun Home
The Lortels - 2011 - Outstanding Choreographer
Danny Mefford, Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson
Videos
Video: SPELLING BEE at the Kennedy Center with Beanie Feldstein, Bonnie Milligan, and More
by Joshua Wright - Oct 18, 2024
Video: Meet the Cast of Kennedy Center's 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE
by Joey Mervis - Oct 11, 2024
VIDEO: KIMBERLY AKIMBO's Steven Boyer and Alli Mauzey Talk Food & Drinks Near the Theater
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 15, 2023
Video: KIMBERLY AKIMBO Kicks Off CBS MORNINGS' 'Road to the Tonys' Series
by Michael Major - May 24, 2023
Video: Watch KIMBERLY AKIMBO's NPR Tiny Desk Concert With Bonnie Milligan, Victoria Clark & More
by Michael Major - May 19, 2023
VIDEO: Victoria Clark & KIMBERLY AKIMBO Cast Perform 'Anagram' on the TODAY SHOW
by Michael Major - Dec 27, 2022
Exclusive Video: Go Inside Opening Night of DEAR EVAN HANSEN in Toronto with Pasek & Paul, Catherine O'Hara and More
by Alan Henry - Mar 31, 2019
VIDEO: James Corden Sings 'Waving Through A Window' On DEAR EVAN HANSEN Book Tour
by Alan Henry - Oct 17, 2018
STAGE TUBE: BWW Takes You On the Red Carpet at the Premiere of DEAR EVAN HANSEN
by Stage Tube - Dec 5, 2016
STAGE TUBE: Daphne Rubin-Vega in the Studio for La Jolla Playhouse's MISS YOU LIKE HELL
by Stage Tube - Oct 11, 2016
STAGE TUBE: FUN HOME Celebrates Pride with Compilation of Fans Singing 'Ring of Keys'
by Louisa Brady - Jun 25, 2016
VIDEO: DEAR EVAN HANSEN's Ben Platt Performs 'Waving Through a Window' at Obie Awards
by Caryn Robbins - Jun 2, 2016
VIDEO: FUN HOME's Alison Bechdel, Michael Cerveris & Judy Kuhn Visit 'Charlie Rose'
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 11, 2016
News
THE FITZGERALDS OF ST. PAUL Album Launches Kickstarter Campaign
A Kickstarter campaign has launched to raise money for the upcoming star-studded concept album of the new musical, The Fitzgeralds of St. Paul. Learn more about the album and see how to contribute!
A Kickstarter campaign has launched to raise money for the upcoming star-studded concept album of the new musical, The Fitzgeralds of St. Paul. Learn more about the album and see how to contribute!
THE SOUND OF MUSIC Will Launch New North American Tour in 2025
The Sound of Music is hitting the road for a new North American tour, kicking off 65 year after its original stage debut. The production will kick off at the Kennedy Center in September 2025.
The Sound of Music is hitting the road for a new North American tour, kicking off 65 year after its original stage debut. The production will kick off at the Kennedy Center in September 2025.
Taylor Trensch, Allan K. Washington, John Cariani to Lead THE GORGEOUS NOTHINGS Presentation
An industry presentation of Gorgeous Nothigns will be held December 6 in New York City with Danny Mefford directing and choreographing. Learn more.
An industry presentation of Gorgeous Nothigns will be held December 6 in New York City with Danny Mefford directing and choreographing. Learn more.
Jack O'Brien Directed THE SOUND OF MUSIC Tour Will Resume in 2025
BroadwayWorld has learned that producers Concord Theatricals and NETworks Presentations will relaunch the Jack O'Brien-directed tour of The Sound of Music in September 2025.
BroadwayWorld has learned that producers Concord Theatricals and NETworks Presentations will relaunch the Jack O'Brien-directed tour of The Sound of Music in September 2025.
Review: THE FITZGERALDS OF ST. PAUL at Irish Classical Theatre
Witty, smart and heartbreaking. That about sums up the new musical THE FITZGERALDS OF ST. PAUL now playing as a preview production at Buffalo's Irish Classical Theatre Company.
Witty, smart and heartbreaking. That about sums up the new musical THE FITZGERALDS OF ST. PAUL now playing as a preview production at Buffalo's Irish Classical Theatre Company.
Video: SPELLING BEE at the Kennedy Center with Beanie Feldstein, Bonnie Milligan, and More
Get a first look at The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee at the Kennedy Center, featuring music by William Finn and a book by Rachel Sheinkin. Check out all-new video of the cast performing selections from the show.
Get a first look at The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee at the Kennedy Center, featuring music by William Finn and a book by Rachel Sheinkin. Check out all-new video of the cast performing selections from the show.
Review: THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNUM COUNTY SPELLING BEE at Kennedy Center
The latest entry into Kennedy Center’s Broadway Center Stage series is the crowd pleasing quirky musical by William Finn (Music and Lyrics) and Rachel Sheinkin (Book) known as The 25th Annual Putnum County Spelling Bee. The 2005 musical also features additional material by Jay Reiss. See what our critic had to say.
The latest entry into Kennedy Center’s Broadway Center Stage series is the crowd pleasing quirky musical by William Finn (Music and Lyrics) and Rachel Sheinkin (Book) known as The 25th Annual Putnum County Spelling Bee. The 2005 musical also features additional material by Jay Reiss. See what our critic had to say.
Tickets for Season's Final Five Broadway Shows on Sale at The Smith Center
Going on sale Friday, October 18: the final five shows of The Smith Center’s 2024-2025 Toyota Broadway Las Vegas® Series. The season features productions direct from Broadway that have been collectively showered with multiple Tony Awards®, Drama Desk Awards and Olivier Awards.
Going on sale Friday, October 18: the final five shows of The Smith Center’s 2024-2025 Toyota Broadway Las Vegas® Series. The season features productions direct from Broadway that have been collectively showered with multiple Tony Awards®, Drama Desk Awards and Olivier Awards.
Review Roundup: SPELLING BEE at the Kennedy Center
See what the critics are saying about The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee at the Kennedy Center. Read all the reviews for the new production starring Beanie Feldstein, Kevin McHale and more!
See what the critics are saying about The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee at the Kennedy Center. Read all the reviews for the new production starring Beanie Feldstein, Kevin McHale and more!
Photos: SPELLING BEE at the Kennedy Center with Beanie Feldstein, Bonnie Milligan, and More
All new photos have been released from The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee at the Kennedy Center, featuring music by William Finn and a book by Rachel Sheinkin. Check out the photos here!
All new photos have been released from The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee at the Kennedy Center, featuring music by William Finn and a book by Rachel Sheinkin. Check out the photos here!
Video: Meet the Cast of Kennedy Center's 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE
Can YOU spell the word that stumped Richard? Watch in this video to find out and catch sneak peeks of the title song, 'Magic Foot', and 'Prayer of the Comfort Counselor' in a preview of the Kennedy Center's production of the 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE.
Can YOU spell the word that stumped Richard? Watch in this video to find out and catch sneak peeks of the title song, 'Magic Foot', and 'Prayer of the Comfort Counselor' in a preview of the Kennedy Center's production of the 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE.
Interview: Emily Koch's Excited KIMBERLY AKIMBO's Playing at Her Hometown's Pantages
Next up at the Pantages, the Tony Award-winning KIMBERLY AKIMBO opening October 15, 2024. Jessica Stone directs the cast of: Carolee Carmello, Miguel Gil, Jim Hogan, Emily Koch, Dana Steingold, Grace Capeless, Skye Alyssa Friedman, Darron Hayes, Pierce Wheeler; with Sarah Lynn Marion, Regene Seven Odon, Marcus Phillips, Bailey Ryon, Brandon Springman and Valerie Wright. Got a chance to pepper Emily with some behind-the-scenes queries.
Next up at the Pantages, the Tony Award-winning KIMBERLY AKIMBO opening October 15, 2024. Jessica Stone directs the cast of: Carolee Carmello, Miguel Gil, Jim Hogan, Emily Koch, Dana Steingold, Grace Capeless, Skye Alyssa Friedman, Darron Hayes, Pierce Wheeler; with Sarah Lynn Marion, Regene Seven Odon, Marcus Phillips, Bailey Ryon, Brandon Springman and Valerie Wright. Got a chance to pepper Emily with some behind-the-scenes queries.
Review: KIMBERLY AKIMBO at Broadway San Diego
'Kimberly Akimbo' brings teenage angst, youthful enthusiasm, and a little bit of ice skating and committing a felony to Broadway San Diego at the Civic Theatre through October 13, 2024.
'Kimberly Akimbo' brings teenage angst, youthful enthusiasm, and a little bit of ice skating and committing a felony to Broadway San Diego at the Civic Theatre through October 13, 2024.
MTI Acquires Rights to KIMBERLY AKIMBO
Theatrical licensor Music Theatre International announced the acquisition of Kimberly Akimbo, the winner of the most Tony Awards of the 2022-2023 season, including Best Musical.
Theatrical licensor Music Theatre International announced the acquisition of Kimberly Akimbo, the winner of the most Tony Awards of the 2022-2023 season, including Best Musical.
Photos: Kennedy Center's 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE in Rehearsal
Earlier this week, the cast of William Finn and Rachel Sheinkin's The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts presented a special sneak peek at the production in the rehearsal room. Check out photos below!
Earlier this week, the cast of William Finn and Rachel Sheinkin's The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts presented a special sneak peek at the production in the rehearsal room. Check out photos below!
Video: Kennedy Center's 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE Preview
It's a marvelous memory if you win the spelling bee. It's also a marvelous memory if you see the Spelling Bee! Up next at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts is William Finn and Rachel Sheinkin's The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. Watch clips of three songs in rehearsals in this video!
It's a marvelous memory if you win the spelling bee. It's also a marvelous memory if you see the Spelling Bee! Up next at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts is William Finn and Rachel Sheinkin's The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. Watch clips of three songs in rehearsals in this video!
SHREK THE MUSICAL Arrives At The Washington Pavilion This Month
SHREK THE MUSICAL will be performed at the Washington Pavilion from October 24–26, 2024. This family-friendly show brings the beloved characters of Shrek, Fiona, and Donkey to life on stage.
SHREK THE MUSICAL will be performed at the Washington Pavilion from October 24–26, 2024. This family-friendly show brings the beloved characters of Shrek, Fiona, and Donkey to life on stage.
Watch: THE FITZGERALDS OF ST. PAUL Music Video
Brainstorm Live Entertainment has released the first music video from their new musical, The Fitzgeralds of St. Paul. The two-actor chamber musical dramatizes the tumultuous marriage of Jazz Age literary legends F. Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald. Watch now!
Brainstorm Live Entertainment has released the first music video from their new musical, The Fitzgeralds of St. Paul. The two-actor chamber musical dramatizes the tumultuous marriage of Jazz Age literary legends F. Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald. Watch now!
Review: SHREK THE MUSICAL at Capital One Hall
What did our critic think of SHREK THE MUSICAL at Capital One Hall?
What did our critic think of SHREK THE MUSICAL at Capital One Hall?
Leana Rae Concepcion to Replace Anna Zavelson in SPELLING BEE at the Kennedy Center
Leana Rae Concepcion has joined the company of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts as Marcy Park. See who else is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
Leana Rae Concepcion has joined the company of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts as Marcy Park. See who else is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What awards has Danny Mefford been nominated for?
Outstanding Choreography (Drama Desk Awards) for Love's Labour's Lost, Outstanding Choreographer (The Lortels) for Fun Home and Outstanding Choreographer (The Lortels) for Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson.
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