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BIO

Lee Sunday Evans is a two-time Obie Award-winning Director + Choreographer and the Artistic Director of Waterwell.



With Waterwell, she directed The Courtroom, a reenactment of one woman’s deportation proceedings performed entirely from court transcripts arranged by Arian Moayed – this piece was named on The New York Times’ Best Theater of 2019 List. She also led the creation of The Flores Exhibits, a series of videos in which artists, advocates, lawyers and immigrants read testimony of children held in detention facilities at the U.S./Mexico Border. Her work has been seen at BAM, The Public Theater, Lincoln Center, Playwrights Horizons, Steppenwolf, The Atlantic, WP Theater, The Play Company, Juilliard, Baryshnikov Arts Center, Watermill, Sundance Theater Lab, Clubbed Thumb and New Georges among others.

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Productions

Safety Not GuaranteedSafety Not Guaranteed
 
[Off-Broadway, 2024]
Director
Oratorio For Living ThingsOratorio For Living Things
 
[Off-Broadway, 2020]
Director
Riddle of the TrilobitesRiddle of the Trilobites
 
[Off-Broadway, 2020]
Director
SundaySunday
 
[Off-Broadway, 2019]
Director
Choreographer
In the GreenIn the Green
 
[Off-Broadway, 2019]
Director
The CourtroomThe Courtroom
 
[Off-Broadway, 2019]
Director
Dance NationDance Nation
 
[Off-Broadway, 2018]
Director
Choreographer
[PORTO][PORTO]
 
[Off-Broadway, 2018]
Director
The Winter's TaleThe Winter's Tale
 
[Off-Broadway, 2017]
Director
Bull in a China ShopBull in a China Shop
 
[Off-Broadway, 2017]
Director
CaughtCaught
 
[Off-Broadway, 2016]
Director

Awards and Nominations

Drama League Awards - 2022 - Outstanding Direction of a Musical

Lee Sunday Evans, Oratorio For Living Things


winner
Obie Awards - 2019 - Special Citations

Lee Sunday Evans, Dance Nation


winner
Obie Awards - 2015 - Special Citations

Lee Sunday Evans A Beautiful Day in November on the Banks of the Greatest of the Great Lakes

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TLC Musical CRAZYSEXYCOOL, New Adaptations of DAMN YANKEES and PAL JOEY Will Play Are Photo
TLC Musical CRAZYSEXYCOOL, New Adaptations of DAMN YANKEES and PAL JOEY Will Play Arena Stage in 2025/26 Season
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 14, 2025

Arena Stage Artistic Director Hana S. Sharif and Executive Producer Edgar Dobie have just announced the company’s diamond anniversary season. The season includes the world premiere of CrazySexyCool, from TLC, written and directed by Kwame Kwei-Armah and choreographed by Chloe O. Davis; as well as a revival of Damn Yankees, in a new adaptation by Will Power and Doug Wright, additional lyrics by Lynn Ahrens, and direction and choreography by Sergio Trujillo; the world premiere of Freemont Ave, by Reggie D. White; a new revival of Pal Joey, with a new book by Richard LaGravenese, co-directed by Tony Goldwyn and Savion Glover.
ORATORIO FOR LIVING THINGS Comes to Signature Theatre in the Fall Photo
ORATORIO FOR LIVING THINGS Comes to Signature Theatre in the Fall
by Stephi Wild - Apr 14, 2025

Oratorio For Living Things is coming to Signature Theatre this fall. The show is written by Heather Christian and directed by Lee Sunday Evans. Learn more here!
Ars Nova To Honor Founding Artistic Director Jason Eagan At NOVA BALL In April Photo
Ars Nova To Honor Founding Artistic Director Jason Eagan At NOVA BALL In April
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 6, 2025

Ars Nova will honor Founding Artistic Director Jason Eagan at Nova Ball, Ars Nova's annual benefit-turned-party of the season. As recently announced, following over two decades of leadership, Eagan will step down from his role as Artistic Director on June 30, 2025.
Vineyard Theatre Reveals Winners of the Emerging Artists Awards Photo
Vineyard Theatre Reveals Winners of the Emerging Artists Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 20, 2024

Vineyard Theatre has revealed the recipients of the 2024-2025 Paula Vogel Playwriting Award and Colman Domingo Award. Learn more about the award and the recipients!
Photos: SAFETY NOT GUARANTEED Opens At Brooklyn Academy of Music Photo
Photos: SAFETY NOT GUARANTEED Opens At Brooklyn Academy of Music
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 10, 2024

Last night, BAM (The Brooklyn Academy of Music) celebrated the Opening Night of the world premiere musical Safety Not Guaranteed, which plays a limited Off-Broadway engagement through October 20 at the BAM Harvey Theater. See photos from inside opening night.
The Public's THE FORD/HILL PROJECT to Host Post-Show Conversations With Roxane Gay & Photo
The Public's THE FORD/HILL PROJECT to Host Post-Show Conversations With Roxane Gay & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 8, 2024

Waterwell's THE FORD/HILL PROJECT, created by Lee Sunday Evans and Elizabeth Marvel, will be presented by Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company and The Public Theater, featuring Dylan Baker and Eric Berryman. Learn about the post-show conversations and see how to attend.
Broadway Buying Guide: October 7, 2024- ELF Arrives for the Holiday Season Photo
Broadway Buying Guide: October 7, 2024- ELF Arrives for the Holiday Season
by Team BWW - Oct 7, 2024

Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, October 7, 2024.
Exclusive: Highlights from SAFETY NOT GUARANTEED at BAM Photo
Exclusive: Highlights from SAFETY NOT GUARANTEED at BAM
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 3, 2024

The new musical Safety Not Guaranteed, inspired by Derek Connolly’s acclaimed indie film of the same name, is running at the BAM Harvey Theater. Check out a first look at the cast in action in this video!
What's Opening Off-Broadway in Fall 2024 Photo
What's Opening Off-Broadway in Fall 2024
by Sidney Paterra - Oct 2, 2024

Check out a full list of what's opening Off-Broadway this fall! Productions will star big names including Neil Patrick Harris, Jane Krakowski, and many more! See what Off-Broadway has to offer and check out BroadwayWorld's complete list.
David T. Little's BLACK LODGE to Have LA And NYC Premieres Photo
David T. Little's BLACK LODGE to Have LA And NYC Premieres
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 1, 2024

David T. Little’s GRAMMY-nominated opera BLACK LODGE will launch a fall/winter tour with screenings in Sweden, a West Coast premiere in Los Angeles on October 19, and a live NYC premiere in January. Learn more!
Berkeley Rep Appoints victor cervantes jr. as Associate Producer �" New Work Photo
Berkeley Rep Appoints victor cervantes jr. as Associate Producer �" New Work
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 27, 2024

Berkeley Repertory Theatre has appointed victor cervantes jr. as the award-winning theatre company’s Associate Producer – New Work. cervantes is a theatremaker, educator, and community organizer hailing from Phoenix, AZ. Learn more about cervantes and the position.
Photos: Nkeki Obi-Melekwe and Taylor Trensch in SAFETY NOT GUARANTEED at BAM Photo
Photos: Nkeki Obi-Melekwe and Taylor Trensch in SAFETY NOT GUARANTEED at BAM
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 26, 2024

The new musical Safety Not Guaranteed, inspired by Derek Connolly’s acclaimed indie film of the same name, is now in previews at the BAM Harvey Theater. Get a first look at production photos featuring Nkeki Obi-Melekwe and Taylor Trensch. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Cincinnati Opera And CCM To Workshop HILDEGARD A New Opera Photo
Cincinnati Opera And CCM To Workshop HILDEGARD A New Opera
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 11, 2024

Cincinnati Opera and CCM have announced a workshop for 'HILDEGARD,' a new opera by Sarah Kirkland Snider, commissioned and produced by Beth Morrison Projects, through the Opera Fusion: New Works Partnership.
The Public Theater to Launch THE POLITICS OF NOW Series Photo
The Public Theater to Launch THE POLITICS OF NOW Series
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 9, 2024

The Public Theater will launch a series of programming called THE POLITICS OF NOW added to The Public’s Fall 2024 Season to run around the 2024 Election. Learn more!
UTA Names Patrick Herold And Rachel Viola Co-Heads Of Theatre Photo
UTA Names Patrick Herold And Rachel Viola Co-Heads Of Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 14, 2024

UTA has named Patrick Herold and Rachel Viola co-heads of the agency’s theatre practice. Read more.
Cast Set For SAFETY NOT GUARANTEED at BAM Photo
Cast Set For SAFETY NOT GUARANTEED at BAM
by Stephi Wild - Jul 18, 2024

BAM (The Brooklyn Academy of Music) has announced the full company for the world premiere of the new musical Safety Not Guaranteed, directed by Lee Sunday Evans, at the BAM Harvey Theater beginning September 17 through October 20, 2024. 
2024 Orchard Project Performance Labs And Artists Announced Photo
2024 Orchard Project Performance Labs And Artists Announced
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 25, 2024

The Orchard Project has announced the artists and companies selected to participate in its 2024 Summer Performance Lab program.
Brooklyn Academy of Music Announces Artistic Director And Fall Season Photo
Brooklyn Academy of Music Announces Artistic Director And Fall Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 21, 2024

BAM (Brooklyn Academy of Music) reveals its new artistic director and announces the fall season lineup, including Next Wave 2024 and Emerging Visions. Discover upcoming performances and events.
Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company Heads Into 45th Anniversary With Summer & Fall Lineup Photo
Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company Heads Into 45th Anniversary With Summer & Fall Lineup 
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 8, 2024

Woolly Mammoth Theatre announces its new season, adopting the London model of short-term programming. The season will run through the end of the year with diverse and dynamic productions.
Beth Morrison Projects Announces Open Applications for NEXT GEN Composer Competition Photo
Beth Morrison Projects Announces Open Applications for NEXT GEN Composer Competition Cycle 3
by Blair Ingenthron - May 20, 2024

Beth Morrison Projects announces open applications for the third edition of NEXT GEN, the company's composer competition program for contemporary vocal works. 
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Lee Sunday Evans been nominated for?

Outstanding Direction of a Musical (Drama League Awards) for Oratorio For Living Things, Special Citations (Obie Awards) for Dance Nation and Special Citations (Obie Awards) for A Beautiful Day in November on the Banks of the Greatest of the Great Lakes.

What awards has Lee Sunday Evans won?

Lee Sunday Evans has won Special Citations at the Obie Awards for Dance Nation and for A Beautiful Day in November on the Banks of the Greatest of the Great Lakes.

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