Parker Esse
Latest News on Parker Esse:
Video: BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL at Fulton Theatre (Sep 22, 2024)
Broadway's Sara Sheperd Leads BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL At Fulton Theatre (Sep 5, 2024)
MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET Comes to Casa Mañana in September (Aug 29, 2024)
Video: BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL at Fulton Theatre (Sep 22, 2024)
Broadway's Sara Sheperd Leads BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL At Fulton Theatre (Sep 5, 2024)
MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET Comes to Casa Mañana in September (Aug 29, 2024)
BIO
Parker Esse
Guys and Dolls
[Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Canada ( Shaw Festival Theater), 2013]
Choreographer
Carousel
[East Haddam, CT (Goodspeed - Regional), 2012]
Choreographer
Music Man
[Washington, DC (Arena Stage - Regional), 2012]
Choreographer
Buddy- The Buddy Holly Story
[Flat Rock, NC (Flat Rock Playhouse - Regional), 2011]
Choreographer
Oklahoma! (Revival)
[Washington, DC (Arena Stage - Regional) 2011]
Choreographer
Oklahoma!
[Washington, DC (Arena Stage - Regional), 2010]
Choreographer
Winner Helen Hayes Award Best Choreography
The Light In the Piazza
[Washington, DC (Arena Stage - Regional), 2010]
Choreographer
Mystery of Irma Vep
[Washington, DC (Arena Stage - Regional), 2008]
Choreographer
The Brand New Kid
[Washington, DC (The Kennedy Center - Regional), 2006]
Choreographer
Associate/Assistant Choreographer Broadway/Off-Broadway:
Finian's Rainbow [Broadway, 2009]
Associate Choreographer
A Tale of Two Cities [Broadway, 2008]
Associate Choreographer
Rated P for Parenthood [Off-Broadway, 2012]
Associate Choreographer
Girl Crazy
[New York City Center, Encores! (Off-Broadway), 2009]
Associate Choreographer
Finian's Rainbow
[New York City Center, Encores! (Off-Broadway), 2009]
Associate Choreographer
On the Town
[New York City Center, Encores! (Off-Broadway), 2008]
Associate Choreographer
Juno
[New York City Center, Encores! (Off-Broadway), 2008]
Assistant Choreographer
Stairway to Paradise
[New York City Center Encores! (Off-Broadway), 2007]
Assistant Choreographer
Associate Director-Choreographer National Tour/Regional:
Follies
[Washington, DC (The Kennedy Center - Regional), 2011]
Associate Choreographer
101 Dalmatians: The Musical
(National Tour - US - Regional), 2009
Associate Choreographer
Lucky Guy
[East Haddam, CT (Goodspeed - Regional), 2009]
Associate Director/Choreographer
Assistant Choreographer:
Dancing in the Dark
San Diego, CA (The Old Globe Theatre - Regional), 2008]
Assistant Choreographer
Pirates!
[Milburn, NJ (Paper Mill Playhouse - Regional), 2007]
Assistant Choreographer
The Pirates of Penzance
[East Haddam, CT (Goodspeed - Regional), 2006]
Assistant Choreographer
Mame
[Washington, DC (The Kennedy Center - Regional), 2006]
Assistant Choreographer
Damn Yankees
[Washington, DC (Arena Stage - Regional), 2006
Assistant Choreographer
South Pacific
Washington, DC (Arena Stage - Regional), 2003
Assistant Choreographer
Stage:
Performances:
Mame [Washington, DC (Regional)]
Kennedy Center Revival, 2006
Assistant Choreographer/Dance Captain/Ensemble
Camelot [Regional (US)]
Regional Revival, 2003
Sir Colgrevance
Fosse [Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1999
Performer [Replacement]
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Read more: http://broadwayworld.com/people/Parker-Esse/#ixzz203R8HTP0
Photos
STAGE CREDITS
Productions
Awards and Nominations
Helen Hayes Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Choreography in a Musical, HAYES Production
Parker EsseFiddler on the Roof
Helen Hayes Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Choreography in a Musical, HAYES Production
Parker EsseSmokey Joe?s Cafe: The Songs of Leiber and Stoller
Helen Hayes Awards - 2013 - Outstanding Choreography, Resident Production
Parker EsseThe Music Man
winner
Helen Hayes Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Choreography,Resident Production
Parker EsseOklahoma
Videos
Video: 'I'm Gonna Wash That Man Right Outa My Hair' from Goodspeed's SOUTH PACIFIC
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 14, 2024
Video: Go Inside Rehearsals With Danielle Wade & The Cast Of SOUTH PACIFIC at Goodspeed
by Joshua Wright - Jun 4, 2024
Video: Get a First Look at FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at Paper Mill Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 19, 2023
VIDEO: Director Mark S. Hoebee Talks FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at Paper Mill Playhouse
by Blair Ingenthron - Dec 17, 2023
Video: Go Inside Rehearsals for Encores! THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA with Ruthie Ann Miles and More
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 15, 2023
Video Flashback: James Snyder Sings 'Soliloquy' From CAROUSEL at Goodspeed
by Stephi Wild - Jun 15, 2020
VIDEO: Parker Esse and Jared Grimes Join SIGNATURE STRONG LIVE! Choreography Episode
by Stephi Wild - Jun 10, 2020
TV Exclusive: Get an Exclusive Look at the Cast of Arena Stage's ANYTHING GOES Tap-Tapping Away!
by Julie Musbach - Nov 19, 2018
VIDEO: The Cast Of ANYTHING GOES At Arena Stage Honors indigenous People
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 10, 2018
News
Video: BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL at Fulton Theatre
The Fulton Theatre is currently presenting Beautiful: The Carole King Musical through October 20th, 2024, bringing Carole King's inspiring story and timeless music to life on the Fulton Theatre stage. Check out footage from the production in the video here!
The Fulton Theatre is currently presenting Beautiful: The Carole King Musical through October 20th, 2024, bringing Carole King's inspiring story and timeless music to life on the Fulton Theatre stage. Check out footage from the production in the video here!
Broadway's Sara Sheperd Leads BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL At Fulton Theatre
Sara Sheperd from Broadway will star in BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL at the Fulton Theatre.
Sara Sheperd from Broadway will star in BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL at the Fulton Theatre.
MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET Comes to Casa Mañana in September
Casa Mañana will open its 2024-25 Broadway Season with Million Dollar Quartet, the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical based on the true story of the famed jam session that brought together Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins.
Casa Mañana will open its 2024-25 Broadway Season with Million Dollar Quartet, the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical based on the true story of the famed jam session that brought together Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins.
Interview: The Wild West of Music: A Conversation About MSMT's BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL
Curt Dale Clark and Seth Eliser joined Kathryn Boswell, Alfie Parker, Jr., Associate Choreographer/Dance Captain, and an actor playing one of The Drifters, for a panel discussion moderated by Broadway World’s Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold on August 14th at the Curtis Memorial Library in Brunswick, Maine.
Curt Dale Clark and Seth Eliser joined Kathryn Boswell, Alfie Parker, Jr., Associate Choreographer/Dance Captain, and an actor playing one of The Drifters, for a panel discussion moderated by Broadway World’s Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold on August 14th at the Curtis Memorial Library in Brunswick, Maine.
Review: Some Kind of Wonderful - BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL at Maine State Music Theatre
Powered by poetry, fueled by raw and resilient emotion, and presented with passion and high voltage energy by a company committed to the music and message, BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL triumphantly takes the stage as the finale of Maine State Music Theatre’s 2024 season. Exploring the early life and creative journey of popular music’s living legend, Carole King, BEAUTIFUL is a biographical jukebox musical that plays like a top 10 hit parade, at the same time that it tells its disarmingly, immediate and vulnerable story. With the luminous Kyra Kennedy giving a deeply authentic, earthy, and uplifting performance in the title role, BEAUTIFUL offers both absorbing entertainment and inspiration.
Powered by poetry, fueled by raw and resilient emotion, and presented with passion and high voltage energy by a company committed to the music and message, BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL triumphantly takes the stage as the finale of Maine State Music Theatre’s 2024 season. Exploring the early life and creative journey of popular music’s living legend, Carole King, BEAUTIFUL is a biographical jukebox musical that plays like a top 10 hit parade, at the same time that it tells its disarmingly, immediate and vulnerable story. With the luminous Kyra Kennedy giving a deeply authentic, earthy, and uplifting performance in the title role, BEAUTIFUL offers both absorbing entertainment and inspiration.
Interview: Emotions Too Big To Hold: MSMT Presents BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL
“I think Carole King is a poet. She paved the way for so many women who came after her in [popular music]. There is such a rawness and pure emotion in her music that feels like poetry to me,” declares actress Kathryn Boswell, who will play Cynthia Weil in BEAUTIFU: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL at Maine State Music Theatre. “When you don’t have the words to express what you feel, you write it in poetry or music because some of these emotions are just too big to hold.” “Carole King writes about such universal themes, about love and humanness – emotions that are always relevant,” concurs Alfie Parker, Jr., who serves as Associate Choreographer and plays one of The Drifters in the show. The musical, which explores the rise to stardom of popular music legend, Carole King, runs at MSMT from August 7 -24 and concludes the company’s spectacular 2024 season.
“I think Carole King is a poet. She paved the way for so many women who came after her in [popular music]. There is such a rawness and pure emotion in her music that feels like poetry to me,” declares actress Kathryn Boswell, who will play Cynthia Weil in BEAUTIFU: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL at Maine State Music Theatre. “When you don’t have the words to express what you feel, you write it in poetry or music because some of these emotions are just too big to hold.” “Carole King writes about such universal themes, about love and humanness – emotions that are always relevant,” concurs Alfie Parker, Jr., who serves as Associate Choreographer and plays one of The Drifters in the show. The musical, which explores the rise to stardom of popular music legend, Carole King, runs at MSMT from August 7 -24 and concludes the company’s spectacular 2024 season.
BWW Q&A: Kyra Kennedy on BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL at Maine State Music Theatre
Kyra recently completed a run of Beautiful at Papermill Playhouse - also playing the role of Carole King. Maine State Music Theatre (MSMT) is thrilled to announce its upcoming production of 'Beautiful: The Carole King Musical,' a captivating journey through the life of one of music’s most iconic songwriters. The production, a co-production with the Fulton Theatre, will run from August 7 to August 24.
Kyra recently completed a run of Beautiful at Papermill Playhouse - also playing the role of Carole King. Maine State Music Theatre (MSMT) is thrilled to announce its upcoming production of 'Beautiful: The Carole King Musical,' a captivating journey through the life of one of music’s most iconic songwriters. The production, a co-production with the Fulton Theatre, will run from August 7 to August 24.
Video: 'To Life' from FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at The Muny
The Muny has released production photos for Fiddler on the Roof, the fourth show in the theatre’s 106th season, which runs through July 25 on the James S. McDonnell Stage in Forest Park. Get a first look at the production with a clip of 'To Life!'
The Muny has released production photos for Fiddler on the Roof, the fourth show in the theatre’s 106th season, which runs through July 25 on the James S. McDonnell Stage in Forest Park. Get a first look at the production with a clip of 'To Life!'
Review: The Muny Honors Tradition with a Classic Performance of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF
What did our critic think of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at The Muny?What can be said about an absolutely perfect production of one of the most well written musicals of all time? Hurling superlatives seems cliché but there is nothing about The Muny’s latest offering of the classic FIDDLER ON THE ROOF that can be criticized. From the opening when the town’s residents circle to share their “Traditions,” to their closing moments mourning the loss of their community “Anatevka,” this production makes you laugh and cry, and laugh and cry repeatedly. It is emotion-packed storytelling at its finest with superb direction, divine choreography, outstanding orchestral accompaniment, pristine sound, and a dream cast acting and singing at the top of their game. The costume, set, video, and lighting design are picture perfect.
What did our critic think of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at The Muny?What can be said about an absolutely perfect production of one of the most well written musicals of all time? Hurling superlatives seems cliché but there is nothing about The Muny’s latest offering of the classic FIDDLER ON THE ROOF that can be criticized. From the opening when the town’s residents circle to share their “Traditions,” to their closing moments mourning the loss of their community “Anatevka,” this production makes you laugh and cry, and laugh and cry repeatedly. It is emotion-packed storytelling at its finest with superb direction, divine choreography, outstanding orchestral accompaniment, pristine sound, and a dream cast acting and singing at the top of their game. The costume, set, video, and lighting design are picture perfect.
Video: FIDDLER ON THE ROOF Opening Night at The Muny
The Muny's production of Fiddler on the Roof, the fourth show in the theatre’s 106th season, is now running through July 25 on the James S. McDonnell Stage in Forest Park. See video footage from the production here!
The Muny's production of Fiddler on the Roof, the fourth show in the theatre’s 106th season, is now running through July 25 on the James S. McDonnell Stage in Forest Park. See video footage from the production here!
Photos: FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at The Muny
Check out production photos for Fiddler on the Roof at The Muny, now running through July 25, here!
Check out production photos for Fiddler on the Roof at The Muny, now running through July 25, here!
Video: In Rehearsals for FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at the Muny
Next up at The Muny is Fiddler on the Roof, the fourth show in the theatre’s 106th season, which runs July 19-25 on the James S. McDonnell Stage in Forest Park. Watch video highlights from rehearsals here!
Next up at The Muny is Fiddler on the Roof, the fourth show in the theatre’s 106th season, which runs July 19-25 on the James S. McDonnell Stage in Forest Park. Watch video highlights from rehearsals here!
Interview: Chatting With Adam Heller, Star of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF At The Muny
FIDDLER ON THE ROOF premiered on Broadway on September 22, 1964. For the past 60-years it has been part of the fabric of the American musical theatre. This Friday evening, when FIDDLER ON THE ROOF opens at The Muny, the fiddler will be perched high upon a rooftop in Forest Park and play those familiar iconic notes. Adam Heller, as Tevye, and the rest of the cast will take the stage and sing about the importance of tradition in their village of Anatevka.
FIDDLER ON THE ROOF premiered on Broadway on September 22, 1964. For the past 60-years it has been part of the fabric of the American musical theatre. This Friday evening, when FIDDLER ON THE ROOF opens at The Muny, the fiddler will be perched high upon a rooftop in Forest Park and play those familiar iconic notes. Adam Heller, as Tevye, and the rest of the cast will take the stage and sing about the importance of tradition in their village of Anatevka.
Video: 'I'm Gonna Wash That Man Right Outa My Hair' from Goodspeed's SOUTH PACIFIC
Watch Danielle Wade wash that man right out of her hair in Goodspeed's production of Rodgers & Hammerstein's South Pacific! The video also features Hannah Jewel Kohn, Kelly Berman, Chloe Fox, Alexa Jane Lowis, and Nicolette Shin.
Watch Danielle Wade wash that man right out of her hair in Goodspeed's production of Rodgers & Hammerstein's South Pacific! The video also features Hannah Jewel Kohn, Kelly Berman, Chloe Fox, Alexa Jane Lowis, and Nicolette Shin.
Interview: 'So Much More Than Christmas': Stars of Irving Berlin's Classic Discuss WHITE CHRISTMAS
“There’s so much more to this show than just Christmas,” declares actress Kerry Conte, describing Irving Berlin’s WHITE CHRISTMAS, which receives its first ever production at Maine State Music Theatre beginning July 17. “It’s one of those shows that has something for everyone,” adds co-star Will Ray. “How lucky are we to spread a little Christmas cheer in July!” Ray, who plays Bob Wallace, and Conte, who portrays Betty Haynes, are enthusing about Maine State Music Theatre’s newest extravaganza: a spectacular, immersive production of the holiday classic that will transform the entire Pickard Theater and offer dazzling visual effects, breathtaking choreography, and stunning vocal and dance performances as it tells the beloved story in the irresistible language of live theatre.
“There’s so much more to this show than just Christmas,” declares actress Kerry Conte, describing Irving Berlin’s WHITE CHRISTMAS, which receives its first ever production at Maine State Music Theatre beginning July 17. “It’s one of those shows that has something for everyone,” adds co-star Will Ray. “How lucky are we to spread a little Christmas cheer in July!” Ray, who plays Bob Wallace, and Conte, who portrays Betty Haynes, are enthusing about Maine State Music Theatre’s newest extravaganza: a spectacular, immersive production of the holiday classic that will transform the entire Pickard Theater and offer dazzling visual effects, breathtaking choreography, and stunning vocal and dance performances as it tells the beloved story in the irresistible language of live theatre.
Max Chernin, Jeremy Radin and More Join FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at the MUNY
The Muny has announced its full cast, design and production teams for Fiddler on the Roof, the fourth show in the theatre’s 106th season, which runs July 19-25 on the James S. McDonnell Stage in Forest Park.
The Muny has announced its full cast, design and production teams for Fiddler on the Roof, the fourth show in the theatre’s 106th season, which runs July 19-25 on the James S. McDonnell Stage in Forest Park.
Video: Watch 'Bali Ha'i' from Goodspeed's SOUTH PACIFIC
Watch Joan Almedilla as Bloody Mary performs the iconic 'Bali Ha'i' in Goodspeed's production of Rodgers & Hammerstein's South Pacific South Pacific.
Watch Joan Almedilla as Bloody Mary performs the iconic 'Bali Ha'i' in Goodspeed's production of Rodgers & Hammerstein's South Pacific South Pacific.
Video: First Look at SOUTH PACIFIC at Goodspeed
Get a first look at Danielle Wade, Omar Lopez-Cepero, and the cast of Goodspeed's South Pacific in action in all-new footage from the production.
Get a first look at Danielle Wade, Omar Lopez-Cepero, and the cast of Goodspeed's South Pacific in action in all-new footage from the production.
Video: Go Inside Rehearsals With Danielle Wade & The Cast Of SOUTH PACIFIC at Goodspeed
Watch as Danielle Wade and the cast of Goodspeed's South Pacific rehearse 'A Wonderful Guy' ahead of the production's first performance on June 14th, 2024.
Watch as Danielle Wade and the cast of Goodspeed's South Pacific rehearse 'A Wonderful Guy' ahead of the production's first performance on June 14th, 2024.
The Muny Reveals Cast of Young Stars Joining Upcoming Season
Six young St. Louis actors — Kate Kappel, Grace Moore, Will Schulte, Leia Rhiannon Yogi, Zoe Klevorn and Torri Tripoli — will fill starring roles in Muny productions this upcoming season.
Six young St. Louis actors — Kate Kappel, Grace Moore, Will Schulte, Leia Rhiannon Yogi, Zoe Klevorn and Torri Tripoli — will fill starring roles in Muny productions this upcoming season.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Parker Esse been in?
Parker Esse has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.
How many West End shows has Parker Esse been in?
Parker Esse has not appeared in the West End.
What awards has Parker Esse been nominated for?
Outstanding Choreography in a Musical, HAYES Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Fiddler on the Roof , Outstanding Choreography in a Musical, HAYES Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Smokey Joe?s Cafe: The Songs of Leiber and Stoller, Outstanding Choreography, Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for The Music Man and Outstanding Choreography,Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Oklahoma.
What awards has Parker Esse won?
Parker Esse has won the Outstanding Choreography in a Resident Production at the Helen Hayes Awards for Oklahoma.
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