Julie Taymor
Latest News on Julie Taymor:
New Subscriptions Available for 2025-26 Broadway at The Paramount Season (Mar 24, 2025)
Eddie Izzard's HAMLET Extends at A.C.T.’s Strand Theater (Mar 20, 2025)
Previews: THE LION KING at Straz Center (Mar 20, 2025)
New Subscriptions Available for 2025-26 Broadway at The Paramount Season (Mar 24, 2025)
Eddie Izzard's HAMLET Extends at A.C.T.’s Strand Theater (Mar 20, 2025)
Previews: THE LION KING at Straz Center (Mar 20, 2025)
BIO
Taymor is an American director and writer of theater, opera and film. Her stage adaptation of The Lion King debuted in 1997, and received eleven Tony Award nominations, with Taymor receiving Tony Awards for Best Director and Costume Designer. Her film Frida, about Mexican artist Frida Kahlo, was nominated for five Academy Awards, including a Best Original Song nomination for Taymor's composition "Burn It Blue". She also directed the jukebox musical Across the Universe.
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Productions
[Off-Broadway, 1989]
Costume Designer
Scenic Designer
Puppet and Mask Designer
Director
Director
[Off-Broadway, 1981]
Costume Designer
Scenic Designer
Puppet and Mask Designer
[Off-Broadway, 1980]
Scenic Designer
Puppet and Mask Designer
Costume Designer
Writing
Bookwriter
Bookwriter
Conceiver
Bookwriter
Composer
Lyricist
Lyricist
Bookwriter
Bookwriter
Awards and Nominations
Drama Desk Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Director of a Play
Julie Taymor, A Midsummer Night's Dream
Drama Desk Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Director of a Play
Julie Taymor, A Midsummer Night's Dream
winner
Olivier Awards - 2000 - Best Costume Designer
Julie Taymor, The Lion King
Olivier Awards - 2000 - Best Director
Julie Taymor, The Lion King
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1999 - Outstanding Costume Design
Julie Taymor, The Lion King
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1999 - Outstanding Director - Musical
Julie Taymor, The Lion King
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1999 - Outstanding Puppet Design
Julie Taymor, The Lion King
winner
Drama League Awards - 1998 - Distinguished Achievement in Musical Theatre
Julie Taymor
winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1998 - Best Costume Design
Julie Taymor, The Lion King
winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1998 - Best Director - Musical
Julie Taymor, The Lion King
winner
The Hewes Awards - 1998 - Costume Design
Julie Taymor, The Lion King
winner
The Hewes Awards - 1998 - Noteworthy/Unusual Effects Design
Julie Taymor, The Lion King
winner
Tony Awards - 1998 - Best Costume Design
Julie Taymor, The Lion King
winner
Tony Awards - 1998 - Best Direction of a Musical
Julie Taymor, The Lion King
Tony Awards - 1998 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre
Julie Taymor, The Lion King
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1997 - Outstanding Costume Design
Julie Taymor, The Lion King
Drama Desk Awards - 1997 - Outstanding Costume Design
Julie TaymorJuan Darient: A Carnival Mass
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1997 - Outstanding Director - Musical
Julie Taymor, The Lion King
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1997 - Outstanding Puppet Design
Julie Taymor, The Lion King
Drama Desk Awards - 1997 - Outstanding Set Design - Musical
Julie TaymorJuan Darient: A Carnival Mass
Tony Awards - 1997 - Best Direction of a Musical
Julie Taymor, Juan Darien
Tony Awards - 1997 - Best Scenic Design
Julie Taymor, Juan Darien
Drama Desk Awards - 1995 - Outstanding Costume Design
Julie Taymor, The Tempest
Tony Awards - 1989 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical
Scott Wentworth, Welcome to the Club
winner
Obie Awards - 1988 - Direction
Julie TaymorJuan Darien
winner
The Hewes Awards - 1988 - Concept Pupperty and Masks
Julie Taymor, Juan Darien
winner
Obie Awards - 1985 - Special Citations
Julie Taymor
winner
The Hewes Awards - 1980 - Scenic, Costume and Puppet Design
Julie Taymor, The Haggadah
Videos
Video: Disney on Broadway Medley at D23, Featuring ALADDIN, HERCULES, FROZEN, and More
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-08-10 16:55:59
Video: The Cast of THE LION KING in Brazil Performs 'Endless Night'
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-04-21 15:34:27
Video: Watch a Disney on Broadway Mashup on GMA With HERCULES, ALADDIN, FROZEN & More
by Michael Major - 2023-10-16 09:41:03
VIDEO: Watch THE LION KING's Broadway Makeup Team Transform Stephen Carlile into Scar
by Blair Ingenthron - 2023-10-08 10:43:04
Video: The Cast of THE LION KING in Brazil Performs 'Circle of Life' and More
by Stephi Wild - 2023-07-19 08:41:05
Video: Full Cast and Creative Team Announced for NEW YORK, NEW YORK; Plus Watch a New Trailer!
by Nicole Rosky - 2023-02-01 12:00:20
VIDEO: THE LION KING Celebrates 21 Years in Hamburg With Special Performance of 'Endless Night'
by Alan Henry - 2023-01-17 11:53:17
VIDEO: THE LION KING Cast Performs Tiny Desk Concert For 25th Anniversary
by Michael Major - 2022-11-11 12:28:21
Watch: THE LION KING on Broadway Celebrates 25th Anniversary With Short Film Highlighting 'The Circle of Life'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2022-11-10 17:44:06
VIDEO: Elton John Sings 'Can You Feel The Love Tonight' From THE LION KING on GOOD MORNING AMERICA
by Michael Major - 2022-11-10 09:24:31
VIDEO: THE LION KING Performs 'The Circle of Life' on THE LATE SHOW
by Stephi Wild - 2022-11-08 07:32:47
Video: Julie Taymor Talks THE LION KING 25th Anniversary and More!
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - 2022-10-24 05:33:48
VIDEO: Kathryn Hunter Talks Playing The Witches in THE TRAGEDY OF MACBETH
by Michael Major - 2022-01-14 16:14:52
VIDEO: Broadway in Detroit Performs From THE LION KING on America's Thanksgiving Parade
by Stephi Wild - 2021-11-26 07:21:31
VIDEO: West End THE LION KING Returns to Rehearsal With 'Circle of Life'
by Stephi Wild - 2021-07-24 09:09:01
VIDEO: Alicia Vikander Talks About Her Role in THE GLORIAS on LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS
by Sarah Leiber - 2020-09-25 09:32:10
News
New Subscriptions Available for 2025-26 Broadway at The Paramount Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 24, 2025
New subscriptions packages are availalbe for Broadway at The Paramount's 2025-26 season. Packages include seven season shows. See the shows here and learn how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 24, 2025
New subscriptions packages are availalbe for Broadway at The Paramount's 2025-26 season. Packages include seven season shows. See the shows here and learn how to purchase tickets.
Eddie Izzard's HAMLET Extends at A.C.T.’s Strand Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 20, 2025
Tony Award-nominated Eddie Izzard’s solo performance of Hamlet will extend its San Francisco engagement. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 20, 2025
Tony Award-nominated Eddie Izzard’s solo performance of Hamlet will extend its San Francisco engagement. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!
Previews: THE LION KING at Straz Center
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - Mar 20, 2025
Returning to Straz Center from April 2-20 is the Broadway sensation The Lion King, winner of six Tony Awards®, including Best Musical. Directed by the Tony Award-winning Julie Taymor, the production is a visual feast filled with hope and adventure. The musical also boasts some of Broadway's most iconic songs, composed by the legendary Elton John and Tim Rice.
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - Mar 20, 2025
Returning to Straz Center from April 2-20 is the Broadway sensation The Lion King, winner of six Tony Awards®, including Best Musical. Directed by the Tony Award-winning Julie Taymor, the production is a visual feast filled with hope and adventure. The musical also boasts some of Broadway's most iconic songs, composed by the legendary Elton John and Tim Rice.
Stephenson Ardern-Sodje Joins THE LION KING in London as Simba
by Stephi Wild - Mar 20, 2025
Stephenson Ardern-Sodje will return as the King of Pride Rock in Disney's THE LION KING as he takes over the role of Simba in the London production of The Lion King. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 20, 2025
Stephenson Ardern-Sodje will return as the King of Pride Rock in Disney's THE LION KING as he takes over the role of Simba in the London production of The Lion King. Learn more here!
THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA and More Set for Broadway in Portland 2025-26 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 18, 2025
Broadway in Portland has revealed the 2025-2026 season of Broadway shows at Keller Auditorium. The season will feature touring productions direct from Broadway in addition to some returning all-time classics. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 18, 2025
Broadway in Portland has revealed the 2025-2026 season of Broadway shows at Keller Auditorium. The season will feature touring productions direct from Broadway in addition to some returning all-time classics. Learn more!
La MaMa To Present ABOVE GROUND - NOT EXACTLY A COMEDY, A Reflection On Aging By Ten Actors Age 74-98
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 8, 2025
In 'Above Ground - Not Exactly a Comedy,' ten senior actors reflect on how they deal with the undeniable fact of getting old, regaling the audience with improvised personal experiences of maturity, illness and loss mixed with childhood memories.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 8, 2025
In 'Above Ground - Not Exactly a Comedy,' ten senior actors reflect on how they deal with the undeniable fact of getting old, regaling the audience with improvised personal experiences of maturity, illness and loss mixed with childhood memories.
Mujeres que han dejado huella en el teatro musical
by Juan Cano - Mar 7, 2025
Detrás de cada gran producción hay mujeres extraordinarias que hacen posible la magia del teatro musical. Es por eso que queremos hacer una mención especial a algunas de ellas que han dejado su huella en los escenarios.
by Juan Cano - Mar 7, 2025
Detrás de cada gran producción hay mujeres extraordinarias que hacen posible la magia del teatro musical. Es por eso que queremos hacer una mención especial a algunas de ellas que han dejado su huella en los escenarios.
SHUCKED and More Set for Broadway in Norfolk 2025-26 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 27, 2025
The lineup has been revealed for the 2025-2026 Broadway in Norfolk season at Chrysler Hall featuring weeklong engagements of six hit musicals, including five Norfolk debuts. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 27, 2025
The lineup has been revealed for the 2025-2026 Broadway in Norfolk season at Chrysler Hall featuring weeklong engagements of six hit musicals, including five Norfolk debuts. Learn more!
Rainelle Krause Will Make Metropolitan Opera Debut in THE MAGIC FLUTE
by Stephi Wild - Feb 26, 2025
The Metropolitan Opera has announced the company debut of soprano Rainelle Krause as the Queen of the Night in Mozart's beloved opera The Magic Flute. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 26, 2025
The Metropolitan Opera has announced the company debut of soprano Rainelle Krause as the Queen of the Night in Mozart's beloved opera The Magic Flute. Learn more here!
WATER FOR ELEPHANTS, & JULIET And More Set for Broadway Grand Rapids 2025-26 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 25, 2025
Broadway Grand Rapids has announced the 2025-2026 season, featuring seven spectacular productions, including Water for Elephants, & Juliet, and The Great Gatsby—all making their Michigan premieres.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 25, 2025
Broadway Grand Rapids has announced the 2025-2026 season, featuring seven spectacular productions, including Water for Elephants, & Juliet, and The Great Gatsby—all making their Michigan premieres.
Bartlett Sher and Timothy A. Wilkins to be Honored at The Acting Company 2025 Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 24, 2025
The Acting Company will present “From Great Expectations, What Dreams May Come” honoring Bartlett Sher and Timothy A. Wilkins. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 24, 2025
The Acting Company will present “From Great Expectations, What Dreams May Come” honoring Bartlett Sher and Timothy A. Wilkins. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
PHANTOM, HAMILTON, and THE LION KING Announced As Broadway In Detroit Season Extras
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 22, 2025
Broadway In Detroit has announced three blockbuster hit shows coming to Detroit as season extras in the 2025 – 26 season including the highly anticipated new tour of THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA and more.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 22, 2025
Broadway In Detroit has announced three blockbuster hit shows coming to Detroit as season extras in the 2025 – 26 season including the highly anticipated new tour of THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA and more.
The Metropolitan Opera Reveals 2025-26 Season Featuring Met Premieres and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 19, 2025
The Metropolitan Opera has revealed its 2025–26 season, the company’s 142nd year, featuring six new productions—three of which are Met premieres—and 12 revivals. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 19, 2025
The Metropolitan Opera has revealed its 2025–26 season, the company’s 142nd year, featuring six new productions—three of which are Met premieres—and 12 revivals. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Yara Arts Group To Bring THE MAGIC OF LIGHT To La MaMa In March
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 15, 2025
From March 7 to 16, La MaMa and Yara Arts Group will present Yara's 'The Magic of Light,' an innovative theater piece that interweaves puppetry, languages, music and poetry to illustrate the cultural and spiritual awakening of an artist in the 1870s.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 15, 2025
From March 7 to 16, La MaMa and Yara Arts Group will present Yara's 'The Magic of Light,' an innovative theater piece that interweaves puppetry, languages, music and poetry to illustrate the cultural and spiritual awakening of an artist in the 1870s.
Interview: Heather Headley Looks Back on 30 Years of THE LION KING
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 12, 2025
BroadwayWorld sat down with Heather Headley to discuss the new Lion King concert on Disney+, the ongoing Broadway production, and the legacy of the franchise.
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 12, 2025
BroadwayWorld sat down with Heather Headley to discuss the new Lion King concert on Disney+, the ongoing Broadway production, and the legacy of the franchise.
SUFFS, SHUCKED, HELL'S KITCHEN, and More Set For The Smith Center's 2025-2026 Season
by Stephi Wild - Feb 12, 2025
The Smith Center for the Performing Arts has announced its latest lineup of Broadway productions as part of the 2025-2026 season. The new season features nine stage productions direct from Broadway.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 12, 2025
The Smith Center for the Performing Arts has announced its latest lineup of Broadway productions as part of the 2025-2026 season. The new season features nine stage productions direct from Broadway.
THE LION KING to Open in Sydney in 2026
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 6, 2025
Disney’s The Lion King will return to Australia, premiering in Sydney in April 2026. The Lion King has been seen by more than 120 million worldwide, cementing its status as one of the most beloved musicals of all time. Learn more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 6, 2025
Disney’s The Lion King will return to Australia, premiering in Sydney in April 2026. The Lion King has been seen by more than 120 million worldwide, cementing its status as one of the most beloved musicals of all time. Learn more.
La MaMa Presents IN THROUGH THE DOORWAY OUT
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 4, 2025
IN THROUGH THE DOORWAY OUT will be presented at LaMaMa Experimental Theatre, Community Art Space. Running February 7, 8 and 9, 2025. IN THROUGH THE DOORWAY OUT is the second original production by the TUT (Teens Ukraine Theatre).
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 4, 2025
IN THROUGH THE DOORWAY OUT will be presented at LaMaMa Experimental Theatre, Community Art Space. Running February 7, 8 and 9, 2025. IN THROUGH THE DOORWAY OUT is the second original production by the TUT (Teens Ukraine Theatre).
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.
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.
Review: LIFE OF PI Is Existentialist Magic at Benedum Center
by Greg Kerestan - Jan 30, 2025
In some ways, Lolita Chakrabarti's Life of Pi, adapted from the novel by Yann Martel and directed by Max Webster, can feel like a grown-up version of the puppet-heavy visual multimedia spectacles often seen in high-end children's theatre.
by Greg Kerestan - Jan 30, 2025
In some ways, Lolita Chakrabarti's Life of Pi, adapted from the novel by Yann Martel and directed by Max Webster, can feel like a grown-up version of the puppet-heavy visual multimedia spectacles often seen in high-end children's theatre.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Julie Taymor written?
Julie Taymor has written 6 shows including The Transposed Heads (Bookwriter), The Transposed Heads (Bookwriter), Juan Darien (Bookwriter), Juan Darién (Bookwriter), The Lion King (Composer), Spider-Man (Bookwriter).
What awards has Julie Taymor been nominated for?
Outstanding Director of a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for A Midsummer Night's Dream, Outstanding Director of a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for A Midsummer Night's Dream, Best Costume Designer (Olivier Awards) for The Lion King, Best Director (Olivier Awards) for The Lion King, Outstanding Costume Design (Drama Desk Awards) for The Lion King, Outstanding Director - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for The Lion King, Outstanding Puppet Design (Drama Desk Awards) for The Lion King, Distinguished Achievement in Musical Theatre (Drama League Awards), Best Costume Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Lion King , Best Director - Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Lion King , Costume Design (The Hewes Awards) for The Lion King, Noteworthy/Unusual Effects Design (The Hewes Awards) for The Lion King, Best Costume Design (Tony Awards) for The Lion King, Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Lion King, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for The Lion King, Outstanding Costume Design (Drama Desk Awards) for The Lion King , Outstanding Costume Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Juan Darient: A Carnival Mass, Outstanding Director - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for The Lion King, Outstanding Puppet Design (Drama Desk Awards) for The Lion King, Outstanding Set Design - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Juan Darient: A Carnival Mass, Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Juan Darien, Best Scenic Design (Tony Awards) for Juan Darien, Outstanding Costume Design (Drama Desk Awards) for The Tempest, Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Welcome to the Club, Direction (Obie Awards) for Juan Darien, Concept Pupperty and Masks (The Hewes Awards) for Juan Darien, Special Citations (Obie Awards) and Scenic, Costume and Puppet Design (The Hewes Awards) for The Haggadah.
What awards has Julie Taymor won?
Julie Taymor has received numerous awards throughout her career, including: - Best Costume Designer (Olivier Awards) for The Lion King - Outstanding Costume Design (Drama Desk Awards) for The Lion King - Outstanding Director - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for The Lion King - Outstanding Puppet Design (Drama Desk Awards) for The Lion King - Distinguished Achievement in Musical Theatre (Drama League Awards) - Best Costume Design (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Lion King - Best Director - Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Lion King - Costume Design (The Hewes Awards) for The Lion King - Noteworthy/Unusual Effects Design (The Hewes Awards) for The Lion King - Best Costume Design (Tony Awards) for The Lion King - Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Lion King - Outstanding Costume Design (Drama Desk Awards) for The Lion King (duplicate entry) - Outstanding Director - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for The Lion King (duplicate entry) - Outstanding Puppet Design (Drama Desk Awards) for The Lion King (duplicate entry) - Direction (Obie Awards) for Juan Darien - Concept Puppetry and Masks (The Hewes Awards) for Juan Darien - Special Citations (Obie Awards) - Scenic, Costume and Puppet Design (The Hewes Awards) for The Haggadah.
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