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BIO

Danya Taymor is a 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.
Most recently, Taymor directed The Outsiders on Broadway, for which she won the Tony Award for Best Direction of a Musical. She was also nominated for a Drama Desk Award for this production.

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Productions

The Outsiders
 
[US Tour, 2025]
Director
Trophy BoysTrophy Boys
 
[Off-Broadway, 2025]
Director
John Proctor Is the VillainJohn Proctor Is the Villain
 
[Broadway, 2025]
Director
JonahJonah
 
[Off-Broadway, 2024]
Director
Tuvalu Or, The Saddest SongTuvalu Or, The Saddest Song
 
[Off-Broadway, 2021] Cancelled
Director
Pass OverPass Over
 
[Broadway, 2021] [Replacement]
Director[Replacement]
DaddyDaddy
 
[West End, 2020]
Director
Heroes of the Fourth TurningHeroes of the Fourth Turning
 
[Off-Broadway, 2019]
Director
Pass OverPass Over
 
[Off-Broadway, 2018]
Director

Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2024 - Outstanding Direction of a Musical

Danya Taymor, The Outsiders


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Tony Awards - 2024 - Best Direction of a Musical

Dayna Taymor, The Outsiders


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Obie Awards - 2020 - Special Citation

Danya TaymorHeroes of the Fourth Turning

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Photos: JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN Cast Celebrates Opening Night Photo
Photos: JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN Cast Celebrates Opening Night
by Bruce Glikas - Apr 15, 2025

John Proctor is the Villain is now open on Broadway! Starring Stranger Things' Sadie Sink, Kimberly Belflower's new play is now playing at the Booth Theatre, where it opened last night, April 14. BroadwayWorld was there for opening night and you can check out photos of the cast and creative team here.
Photos: JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN Cast Takes Opening Night Bows Photo
Photos: JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN Cast Takes Opening Night Bows
by Bruce Glikas - Apr 15, 2025

John Proctor is the Villain, starring Stranger Things breakout, Sadie Sink, is now playing on Broadway. Check out photos of the cast taking their opening night bows here!
Review Roundup: JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN Opens On Broadway Photo
Review Roundup: JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN Opens On Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 15, 2025

The moral dilemma at the center of one of the greatest dramas of all-time comes to life on Broadway in John Proctor is the Villain, opening tonight! The new play stars Stranger Things breakout, Sadie Sink. Read the reviews!
THE OUTSIDERS, STEREOPHONIC And More Set for Blumenthal Arts 2025-2026 Broadway Seaso Photo
THE OUTSIDERS, STEREOPHONIC And More Set for Blumenthal Arts 2025-2026 Broadway Season
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 15, 2025

Blumenthal Arts has announced a lineup for the 2025–2026 season, featuring the best new shows direct from Broadway, including big winners from the 2024 Tony Awards.
Louisa Jacobson, Esco Jouléy and Terry Hu Join the Cast for TROPHY BOYS at MCC Theat Photo
Louisa Jacobson, Esco Jouléy and Terry Hu Join the Cast for TROPHY BOYS at MCC Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 14, 2025

MCC Theater has revealed the cast and creative team for the US Premiere of Trophy Boys by Emmanuelle Mattana and directed by 2024 Tony Award-winner Danya Taymor. See who is starring and learn more!
Photos: First Look at JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN on Broadway Photo
Photos: First Look at JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Apr 14, 2025

All new production photos have been released from John Proctor is the Villain, starring Sadie Sink, ahead of opening night on Monday, April 14 at the Booth Theatre. Check out the photos here!
JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN Will Host 'Spirit Week' Lineup of Post-Show Events Photo
JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN Will Host 'Spirit Week' Lineup of Post-Show Events
by Stephi Wild - Apr 11, 2025

The Broadway production of John Proctor is the Villain will host a special Spirit Week, featuring post-show events for ticket holders and fans. Learn more about the events here!
HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD, THE OUTSIDERS, and More Set For Broadway In Columb Photo
HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD, THE OUTSIDERS, and More Set For Broadway In Columbus 2025-2026 Season
by Stephi Wild - Apr 8, 2025

PNC Broadway in Columbus and CAPA has announced the 2025-2026 Season, headlined by the Ohio premiere of HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD in the fall of 2025.
THE SOUND OF MUSIC and More Set for Broadway in Chicago 2025 Season Photo
THE SOUND OF MUSIC and More Set for Broadway in Chicago 2025 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 7, 2025

Broadway In Chicago has revealed that the upcoming season lineup will include Rodgers & Hammerstein’s critically acclaimed THE SOUND OF MUSIC and more. See the full lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.
Photos/Video: JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN Hosts Student Matinee Performance Photo
Photos/Video: JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN Hosts Student Matinee Performance
by Stephi Wild - Apr 3, 2025

John Proctor is the Villain hosted a student matinee performance. Following curtain call, a dance party to Chappell Roan’s “Hot to Go!” was held for the audience. Check out photos and video here!
Photos: Stars Arrive at GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS Opening Night Photo
Photos: Stars Arrive at GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS Opening Night
by Bruce Glikas - Apr 2, 2025

Stars came out for the big opening night celebration of Glengarry Glen Ross, including Darren Criss, Katie Holmes, Ansel Elgort, and many more.Check out photos here!
JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN to Welcome 750 NYC High School Students to Matinee Photo
JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN to Welcome 750 NYC High School Students to Matinee
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 1, 2025

John Proctor is the Villain, the new play by Kimberly Belflower and starring Sadie Sink, will welcome 750 public high school students from 25 schools in the greater New York City area for a special student matinee. Learn more!
TROPHY BOYS Comes to Arts Centre Melbourne in August Photo
TROPHY BOYS Comes to Arts Centre Melbourne in August
by Stephi Wild - Mar 27, 2025

The queer black comedy Trophy Boys will tour nationally this year including a return to Arts Centre Melbourne’s Fairfax Studio for a limited season in August. Learn more here!
THE OUTSIDERS, WICKED, SUFFS And More Set for 2025/2026 Broadway Season At Providence Photo
THE OUTSIDERS, WICKED, SUFFS And More Set for 2025/2026 Broadway Season At Providence Performing Arts Center
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 25, 2025

Providence Performing Arts Center has announced the Theatre’s 2025/2026 Broadway Season, featuring the Taco and The White Family Foundation Broadway Series and the Encore Series.
JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN Extends Broadway Run By Two Weeks Photo
JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN Extends Broadway Run By Two Weeks
by Stephi Wild - Mar 25, 2025

Following a sold-out first week of previews, John Proctor is the Villain, the new play by Kimberly Belflower and starring Sadie Sink, has been extended for two weeks. Learn more here!
Video: Sadie Sink Talks Singing Challenges in O'DESSA and Returning to Broadway Photo
Video: Sadie Sink Talks Singing Challenges in O'DESSA and Returning to Broadway
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 21, 2025

Sadie Sink joined TODAY to talk about her latest projects, including the new rock musical movie O’Dessa and the Broadway play John Proctor is the Villain, which is now in previews. Watch the interview!
Photos & Video: JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN Begins Previews on Broadway Photo
Photos & Video: JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN Begins Previews on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 21, 2025

The company of Kimberly Belflower’s new play John Proctor is the Villain, including 'Stranger Things' star Sadie Sink, were welcomed to Shubert Alley by fans after their first performance on Broadway at the Booth Theatre. See photos and video!
Meet the Cast of JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway Photo
Meet the Cast of JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Mar 20, 2025

John Proctor is the Villain begins previews tonight at the Booth Theatre on Thursday, March 20, 2025 ahead of a Monday, April 14 opening night. Meet the cast of John Proctor is the Villain here!
WICKED, THE OUTSIDERS and More Set for Shea's Performing Arts Center 2025-26 Season Photo
WICKED, THE OUTSIDERS and More Set for Shea's Performing Arts Center 2025-26 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 20, 2025

Shea's Performing Arts Center has revealed 2025-26 Broadway Season at Shea's Buffalo Theatre, which includes WICKED, KIMBERLY AKIMBO and more. See the full lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.
THE OUTSIDERS to be Presented in BroadwaySF's 2026/27 Season Photo
THE OUTSIDERS to be Presented in BroadwaySF's 2026/27 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 19, 2025

THE OUTSIDERS, winner of four 2024 Tony Awards—including Best Musical—will anchor BroadwaySF’s 2026/27 season. Learn more about the production here!
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Danya Taymor been nominated for?

Outstanding Direction of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for The Outsiders, Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Outsiders and Special Citation (Obie Awards) for Heroes of the Fourth Turning.

What awards has Danya Taymor won?

Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Outsiders and Special Citation (Obie Awards) for Heroes of the Fourth Turning.

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