Jeff Calhoun
Latest News on Jeff Calhoun:
The Naples Players Adds Phillip Fazio As Artistic Director (Feb 8, 2025)
Deaf West Theatre, LYLE, LYLE CROCODILE Cast & More to Join JTF WEST 2025 (Feb 5, 2025)
Ford's Theatre Announces Cast and Creatives of SISTER ACT (Jan 23, 2025)
The Naples Players Adds Phillip Fazio As Artistic Director (Feb 8, 2025)
Deaf West Theatre, LYLE, LYLE CROCODILE Cast & More to Join JTF WEST 2025 (Feb 5, 2025)
Ford's Theatre Announces Cast and Creatives of SISTER ACT (Jan 23, 2025)
BIO
Broadway: Newsies, Bonnie & Clyde, Grey Gardens, Deaf West's Big River (2004 Tony Honor, Excellence in Theatre), Brooklyn, Bells Are Ringing (2001 Revival), Annie Get Your Gun (1999 Tony Award, Best Revival), Grease (1994 Tony nomination, Best Choreography), Tommy Tune Tonite!, The Will Rogers Follies.
West End/International: Disney's High School Musical 1 & 2: On Stage!.
Regional/National tour: Jekyll & Hyde, Upcoming National Tour; Disney's Newsies, Paper Mill Playhouse; Jane Austen's Emma: A Musical Romantic Comedy (2011 Craig Noel Award, Outstanding Resident Musical), The Old Globe; Bonnie & Clyde (2009 San Diego Critics Circle Award, Outstanding New Musical and Outstanding Director of a Musical), Asolo Rep Theatre and La Jolla Playhouse; Dolly Parton's 9 to 5: The Musical, 1st National Tour; Deaf West's Pippin, Mark Taper Forum; Disney's High School Musical: On Tour!, Disney Theatrical; The Civil War and Shenandoah, Ford's Theatre. Ford's Theatre Associate Artist.
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STAGE CREDITS
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1983
Captain Billy Buck Chandler [Replacement]
Captain Billy Buck Chandler (Standby) [Replacement]
Productions
Movies
The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas
[ 1982 ] Aggie
[ 1982 ] Aggie
Weekend Warriors
[ 1986 ] choreographer
[ 1986 ] choreographer
Happy Together
[ 1989 ] choreographer
[ 1989 ] choreographer
Downtown
[ 1990 ] choreographer
[ 1990 ] choreographer
Awards and Nominations
Drama Desk Awards - 2023 - Outstanding Direction of a Musical
Jeff Calhoun, Between the Lines
winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2012 - Best Direction of a Musical
Jeff Calhoun, Newsies
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Director of a Musical
Jeff Calhoun, Newsies
Tony Awards - 2012 - Best Direction of a Musical
Jeff Calhoun, Newsies the Musical
Helen Hayes Awards - 2010 - Outstanding Director, Resident Musical
Jeff CalhounThe Civil War
Helen Hayes Awards - 2006 - Outstanding Director, Resident Musical
Jeff CalhounBig River:The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2004 - Outstanding Director - Musical
Jeff Calhoun, Big River
Drama Desk Awards - 1994 - Outstanding Choreography
Jeff Calhoun, Grease
Tony Awards - 1994 - Best Choreography
Jeff Calhoun , Grease
Videos
Video: 'Why Can't We Be Both?' from Goodspeed's A COMPLICATED WOMAN
by Joshua Wright - 2024-05-21 13:53:04
Video: Jeff Calhoun Opens Up About His Most Personal Project- A COMPLICATED WOMAN
by Backstage Live with Richard Ridge - 2024-05-14 15:14:50
Video: Creative Team of A COMPLICATED WOMAN on Bringing the Show To Goodspeed
by Joshua Wright - 2024-05-09 12:30:59
Video: Watch 'I Chose Love' in Rehearsals For Goodspeed's A COMPLICATED WOMAN
by Joshua Wright - 2024-05-08 11:44:42
Video: Watch Footage of A COMPLICATED WOMAN in Rehearsal at Goodspeed
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-05-04 16:26:43
Video: First Look at the World Premiere of HIS STORY: THE MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - 2023-05-25 10:45:57
Video: Jeff Calhoun & Eamon John Foley Are Getting Ready to Tell HIS STORY in Dallas
by Backstage Live with Richard Ridge - 2023-05-05 10:38:06
Video: Meet the Director of HIS STORY: THE MUSICAL, Jeff Calhoun
by Nicole Rosky - 2023-05-04 09:58:59
VIDEO: Get a First Look at BETWEEN THE LINES, Now Playing Off-Broadway
by Stephi Wild - 2022-08-09 13:02:02
Photos & Video: First Look at Arielle Jacobs, Julia Murney & More in BETWEEN THE LINES Opening Off-Broadway Tonight
by Show Highlights - 2022-07-11 15:35:44
BETWEEN THE LINES Announces Jodi Picoult Meet the Author Nights
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2022-03-21 10:00:20
VIDEO: Watch Morgan Siobhan Green Sing from New Musical, BETWEEN THE LINES!
by Nicole Rosky - 2020-03-23 13:41:10
VIDEO: Play on Players and Red Phoenix Theatre Company Perform Highlights From NEWSIES JR. at the 2020 Junior Theater Festival
by Stephi Wild - 2020-02-22 09:14:56
VIDEO: BETWEEN THE LINES Has Released its First Music Video for 'Something to Hold Onto' Featuring Jason Gotay
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2020-01-17 15:19:16
BWW Exclusive: Get A Behind The Scenes Look At BETWEEN THE LINES At Second Stage
by Linnae Medeiros - 2019-11-26 17:26:31
VIDEO: Bobby Conte Thornton and Teal Wicks in LAST DAYS OF SUMMER
by Alan Henry - 2019-10-25 13:47:42
TV: Watch Eden Espinosa Get Ready to Return to BKLYN as She Rehearses for Reunion Concert!
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - 2019-10-21 11:01:00
VIDEO: Bobby Conte Thornton and Teal Wicks in Rehearsal For LAST DAYS OF SUMMER
by Stephi Wild - 2019-10-16 09:22:09
News
The Naples Players Adds Phillip Fazio As Artistic Director
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 8, 2025
The Naples Players (TNP) is announcing that, after a competitive national search, Bryce Alexander - CEO & Executive Artistic Director - has selected Phillip Fazio to join him in leading the organization as TNP's new Artistic Director.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 8, 2025
The Naples Players (TNP) is announcing that, after a competitive national search, Bryce Alexander - CEO & Executive Artistic Director - has selected Phillip Fazio to join him in leading the organization as TNP's new Artistic Director.
Deaf West Theatre, LYLE, LYLE CROCODILE Cast & More to Join JTF WEST 2025
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 5, 2025
Performers, adjudicators, playwrights, songwriters and educators who will take part in the 2025 Junior Theater Festival West have been revealed. The festival will take place February 7-9, 2025, in Sacramento, California. Learn more
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 5, 2025
Performers, adjudicators, playwrights, songwriters and educators who will take part in the 2025 Junior Theater Festival West have been revealed. The festival will take place February 7-9, 2025, in Sacramento, California. Learn more
Ford's Theatre Announces Cast and Creatives of SISTER ACT
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 23, 2025
Ford's Theatre Director Paul R. Tetreault has announced the cast and creative team of the production of Sister Act. Nia Savoy-Dock returns to Ford's to take on the role of the indelible Deloris Van Cartier.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 23, 2025
Ford's Theatre Director Paul R. Tetreault has announced the cast and creative team of the production of Sister Act. Nia Savoy-Dock returns to Ford's to take on the role of the indelible Deloris Van Cartier.
Photos: Jeremy Jordan Receives Portrait at Sardi's
by Stephi Wild - Jan 22, 2025
On Friday, January 17th, Jeremy Jordan and friends celebrated his Sardi's caricature unveiling. Those in attendance included Ashley Spencer, Ben Rauhala, and more. Check out photos from the event here!
by Stephi Wild - Jan 22, 2025
On Friday, January 17th, Jeremy Jordan and friends celebrated his Sardi's caricature unveiling. Those in attendance included Ashley Spencer, Ben Rauhala, and more. Check out photos from the event here!
Barn On Fire to Launch 4th Summer Season With LEWIS LOVES CLARK And SUNKEN CATHEDRAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 20, 2024
Next summer, New York Theatre Barn and the Fire Island Pines Arts Project will join forces for the 4th annual season of Barn on Fire. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 20, 2024
Next summer, New York Theatre Barn and the Fire Island Pines Arts Project will join forces for the 4th annual season of Barn on Fire. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!
Lottery Announced For THE MERRILY CHAPTERS NYC Presentation
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 7, 2024
The Stage Door Foundation and Pam Pariseau have announced a special lottery for live studio audience tickets to a special industry presentation showing how Stephen Sondheim created MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG through the eyes of original Broadway cast member, David Loud.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 7, 2024
The Stage Door Foundation and Pam Pariseau have announced a special lottery for live studio audience tickets to a special industry presentation showing how Stephen Sondheim created MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG through the eyes of original Broadway cast member, David Loud.
Spotlight: THE BOY WHO LOVED BATMAN at The Straz
by BWW Special Offer - Oct 25, 2024
The Boy Who Loved Batman at The Straz
by BWW Special Offer - Oct 25, 2024
The Boy Who Loved Batman at The Straz
Review: AMERICAN IDIOT at Mark Taper Forum
by Evan Henerson - Oct 17, 2024
With a packed Taper house, a stage full of hot young singer/dancers performing, signing and middle fingering their hopes and disillusionments into an iconic rock score; yeah life doesn’t suck too much. Neither does this production, although ironically, here’s wishing that that the experience could have been even more roof-raising,
by Evan Henerson - Oct 17, 2024
With a packed Taper house, a stage full of hot young singer/dancers performing, signing and middle fingering their hopes and disillusionments into an iconic rock score; yeah life doesn’t suck too much. Neither does this production, although ironically, here’s wishing that that the experience could have been even more roof-raising,
Photos: In Rehearsal for THE BOY WHO LOVED BATMAN At Straz Center
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 13, 2024
Rehearsals for the world premiere of The Boy Who Loved Batman began last week in New York City. See photos from inside the rehearsal room!
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 13, 2024
Rehearsals for the world premiere of The Boy Who Loved Batman began last week in New York City. See photos from inside the rehearsal room!
BroadwayHD To Present BETWEEN THE LINES World Streaming Premiere
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 5, 2024
BroadwayHD will present the world streaming premiere of acclaimed Off-Broadway musical, Between the Lines, on Monday, September 23, with a Watch Party at 7:00PM.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 5, 2024
BroadwayHD will present the world streaming premiere of acclaimed Off-Broadway musical, Between the Lines, on Monday, September 23, with a Watch Party at 7:00PM.
Interview: Michael Uslan of THE BOY WHO LOVED BATMAN at Straz Center
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - Sep 5, 2024
Michael Uslan's memoir, The Boy Who Loved Batman, captures this journey from a comic book-obsessed boy to the producer who brought a darker, grittier version of Batman to the big screen. Adapted for the stage, The Boy Who Loves Batman makes its world debut at the Straz Center for the Performing Arts from October 1 to November 10.
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - Sep 5, 2024
Michael Uslan's memoir, The Boy Who Loved Batman, captures this journey from a comic book-obsessed boy to the producer who brought a darker, grittier version of Batman to the big screen. Adapted for the stage, The Boy Who Loves Batman makes its world debut at the Straz Center for the Performing Arts from October 1 to November 10.
BETWEEN THE LINES Will Stream on BroadwayHD This Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 5, 2024
BroadwayHD will present the world streaming premiere of the Off-Broadway musical, Between the Lines this month. Learn more about the show and see how to watch.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 5, 2024
BroadwayHD will present the world streaming premiere of the Off-Broadway musical, Between the Lines this month. Learn more about the show and see how to watch.
Dan Fogler to Star in World Premiere of THE BOY WHO LOVED BATMAN at Tampa's Straz Center
by Team BWW - Aug 23, 2024
The Straz Center has unveiled a cast and creative team for its world premiere of The Boy Who Loved Batman in the intimate Jaeb Theater. Find out who is starring and how to get tickets.
by Team BWW - Aug 23, 2024
The Straz Center has unveiled a cast and creative team for its world premiere of The Boy Who Loved Batman in the intimate Jaeb Theater. Find out who is starring and how to get tickets.
AMERICAN IDIOT With CTG & More Set for Deaf West Theatre 2024-25 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 19, 2024
Deaf West Theatre has revealed its 2024-25 programming. Learn more about the season and see how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 19, 2024
Deaf West Theatre has revealed its 2024-25 programming. Learn more about the season and see how to purchase tickets.
Photos: Deborah Silver Plays City Winery
by Stephen Sorokoff - Aug 14, 2024
One thing is for sure: when Deborah Silver appears live, that special kind of energetic excitement, elusive on her award-winning recordings, videos, and social media platforms, becomes unleashed in the venue that the “glitter & grits” vocalist performs in. And so it was last night at The City Winery in New York City. Check out photos from the event here!
by Stephen Sorokoff - Aug 14, 2024
One thing is for sure: when Deborah Silver appears live, that special kind of energetic excitement, elusive on her award-winning recordings, videos, and social media platforms, becomes unleashed in the venue that the “glitter & grits” vocalist performs in. And so it was last night at The City Winery in New York City. Check out photos from the event here!
NEWSIES Wins BroadwayWorld's Ultimate Best Musical Loser Summer Bracket
by Team BWW - Aug 13, 2024
The votes have been tallied and the BroadwayWorld raders have spoken and selected NEWSIES as the Ultimate Best Musical Loser. After weeks of deliberation, the final round came down to two Disney musicals - Beauty and the Beast and Newsies. Newsies won by an overwhelming margin, taking 83% of the vote.
by Team BWW - Aug 13, 2024
The votes have been tallied and the BroadwayWorld raders have spoken and selected NEWSIES as the Ultimate Best Musical Loser. After weeks of deliberation, the final round came down to two Disney musicals - Beauty and the Beast and Newsies. Newsies won by an overwhelming margin, taking 83% of the vote.
West Bay Community Theater Presents GREASE- IN CONCERT This August
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 16, 2024
West Bay Community Theater will present GREASE-IN CONCERT on August 17, 2024.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 16, 2024
West Bay Community Theater will present GREASE-IN CONCERT on August 17, 2024.
BONNIE AND CLYDE THE MUSICAL: FILMED LIVE West Coast Premiere Screening Date Revealed
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 13, 2024
Catch the West Coast premiere screening of BONNIE AND CLYDE THE MUSICAL: FILMED LIVE, featuring Jeremy Jordan and Frances Mayli McCann, on Sunday, July 21 at 3:00pm at La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts.
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 13, 2024
Catch the West Coast premiere screening of BONNIE AND CLYDE THE MUSICAL: FILMED LIVE, featuring Jeremy Jordan and Frances Mayli McCann, on Sunday, July 21 at 3:00pm at La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts.
Birdland to Present Tribute to Maurice Hines Featuring Ann Hampton Callaway & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 28, 2024
BIRDLAND JAZZ CLUB will present “A Celebration of Maurice Hines – Tappin’ Thru Life”. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 28, 2024
BIRDLAND JAZZ CLUB will present “A Celebration of Maurice Hines – Tappin’ Thru Life”. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Photos: Clint Holmes Returns to Birdland
by Stephi Wild - Jun 27, 2024
Birdland presented singer Clint Holmes in a return to the historic stage on Monday, June 24. Check out photos here!
by Stephi Wild - Jun 27, 2024
Birdland presented singer Clint Holmes in a return to the historic stage on Monday, June 24. Check out photos here!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Jeff Calhoun been in?
Jeff Calhoun has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.
How many West End shows has Jeff Calhoun been in?
Jeff Calhoun has not appeared in the West End.
What awards has Jeff Calhoun been nominated for?
Outstanding Direction of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Between the Lines, Best Direction of a Musical (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Newsies, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Newsies, Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Newsies the Musical, Outstanding Director, Resident Musical (Helen Hayes Awards) for The Civil War, Outstanding Director, Resident Musical (Helen Hayes Awards) for Big River:The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Outstanding Director - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Big River, Outstanding Choreography (Drama Desk Awards) for Grease and Best Choreography (Tony Awards) for Grease.
What awards has Jeff Calhoun won?
Best Direction of a Musical at the BroadwayWorld Awards for Newsies, and Outstanding Director - Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for Big River.
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