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BIO

Roundabout: Machinal. Recent: I Promised Myself To Live Faster (Pig Iron/Humana); Hair: Retrospection (KC Rep); Pretty Filthy (The Civilians); Kansas City Choir Boy (Prototype); Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812 (Kazino); Mr. Burns; Fly By Night; Stage Kiss (Playwrights Horizons); Marie Antoinette (Soho Rep); The Understudy (McCarter); The Lightning Thief (Theatreworks). Upcoming: Amelie (Berkeley Rep).

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Productions

 
[Broadway, 2024]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2022]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2019]
Choreographer
 
[Los Angeles, 2018]
Choreographer
 
[Boston, 2017]
Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 2017]
Musical Staging
 
[Broadway, 2017]
Choreographer
 
[Los Angeles, 2016]
Musical Staging & Choreography
 
[Broadway, 2016]
Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 2016]
Choreographer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2016]
Director
 
[Los Angeles, 2015]
Musical Staging, Choreographer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2015]
Choreographer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2014]
Choreographer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2014]
Choreographer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2013]
Choreographer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2013]
Choreographer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2011]
Assistant Director

Awards and Nominations

Drama League Awards - 2024 - Outstanding Direction of a Play

Sam Pinkleton, Oh, Mary!

Tony Awards - 2017 - Best Choreography

Sam Pinkleton, Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812

Videos

News


Review: LA CAGE AUX FOLLES at Pasadena Playhouse

Pinkleton has thrown every prop gimmick and novel idea in the book at the show, and in the process has disrupted the stuff that simply works about the piece.
Photos: Meet the Cast of LA CAGE AUX FOLLES At Pasadena Playhouse

Pasadena Playhouse brings the world of its upcoming production  La Cage aux Folles to life in the backstage areas of its historic theater, which is celebrating its 100th year in 2025. Get a look backstage in new photos of stars Cheyenne Jackson, Kein Cahoon, Ryan J. Haddad, and more in costume below!
Interview: Good Guy Cheyenne Jackson Gets to Kiss in LA CAGE AUX FOLLES

Next up at the Pasadena Playhouse, the Tony Award-winning musical La Cage Aux Folles opening November 17, 2024 (with previews beginning November 12th). Sam Pinkleton directs the cast headlined by Cheyenne Jackson and Kevin Cahoon as Georges and Albin with Ryan J. Haddad, Shannon Purser, George Salazar, Michael McDonald, Nicole Parker, El Beh, and Shea Diamond.
Video: Conrad Ricamora Shares Pre-Show Ritual with OH, MARY Co-Star Cole Escola

Like everybody in the audience, Conrad Ricamora is having a blast with Oh, Mary! The performer, who plays President Abraham Lincoln in Cole Escola's hit comedy, visited The Tonight Show on Wednesday and shared some of the backstage—and onstage—antics between him and his co-stars.
Daniel Aukin and nicHi douglas Receive Joe A. Callaway Awards from SDCF

Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation's 2023-2024 Joe A. Callaway Awards will be awarded to Daniel Aukin for excellence in directing for Stereophonic and nicHi douglas for excellence in choreography for (pray). Learn more about the award!
Dramatists Play Service Secures Theatrical Licensing Rights For OH, MARY!

Dramatists Play Service, the play imprint of Broadway Licensing Global, has announced the addition of Oh, Mary!, the critically-acclaimed new play by writer-performer, Cole Escola, to its catalog. 
Conrad Ricamora Out of OH, MARY! Due To Bike Accident

According to a post on his Instagram account, Conrad Ricamora, who plays Mary's Husband in Broadway's OH, MARY! is recovering from a broken rib after a biking accident, and will be out of the show until further notice.
Photos: Hannah Gadsby's WOOF! Opens Off-Broadway

Hannah Gadsby's WOOF! recently celebrated its opening night at the Abrons Arts Center. The new comedy is written and performed by Gadsby and directed by Jenney Shamash . Production Design for the Off-Broadway production is by Oona Curley, based on Original Design by Shamash. Check out photos from opening night here!
Photos: Stars Walk the Red Carpet for Opening Night of YELLOW FACE

The stars aligned at the Todd Haimes Theatre to celebrate opening night of Roundabout Theatre Company's new production of Yellow Face by David Henry Hwang. BroadwayWorld was there to capture all of the stars and VIP guests.
Goerge Salazar, Ryan J. Haddad and More Join LA CAGE AUX FOLLES At Pasadena Playhouse

Pasadena Playhouse announced the full cast for its upcoming production of LA CAGE AUX FOLLES.
Sondheim's HERE WE ARE Will Make UK Premiere Next Year

Stephen Sondheim's final musical, Here We Are will make its UK premiere at the National Theatre next year. The musical features a score by Sondheim, a book by David Ives, and direction by Joe Mantello.
OH, MARY! Extends Through January 2025

Following five record-breaking weeks at the Lyceum Theatre, the producers of Oh, Mary! announced that Cole Escola's hit comedy has extended through January 19, 2025.
Photos: Robert Downey, Jr., Sarah Paulson, and More Visit OH, MARY!

The new Broadway play Oh, Mary! has recently been visited by several celebrity guests, among them including Robert Downey, Jr., Melissa McCarthy, Sarah Paulson, Amy Adams, and more. Check out photos from backstage here!
Broadway By Design: OH, MARY!

We continue with the creatives from Oh, Mary!- Scenic Designer dots, Lighting Designer Cha See, Costume Designer Holly Pierson, and Wig Designer Leah Loukas
Photos: OH, MARY! On Broadway Welcomes Jennifer Aniston, Whoopi Goldberg, and Bill Hader

The Broadway premiere of Cole Escola's Oh, Mary! welcomed some special guests this week as Jennifer Aniston and Whoppi Goldberg stopped by to take in a performance of the zany new comedy, Check out photos from their visit!
OH, MARY! Extends Broadway Run Through November 10

The Broadway premiere of Cole Escola's hit comedy Oh, Mary! has extended its limited Broadway engagement, and will now run through November 10, 2024. The production shared a new promotional video announcing the extension, featuring none other than Patti LuPone. Check out the video here!
Photos: Gaten Matarazzo & Finn Wolfhard Visit OH, MARY!

See photos of Gaten Matarazzo & Finn Wolfhard at Oh, Mary! on Broadway. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.
Cheyenne Jackson & Kevin Cahoon Will Lead LA CAGE AUX FOLLES at Pasadena Playhouse

BroadwayWorld has learned that Cheyenne Jackson will play Georges and Kevin Cahoon will play Albin in the Pasadena Playhouse production of Le Cage Aux Folles.
Photos: OH, MARY! Celebrates Opening Night at The Eagle

Cole Escola's Oh, Mary! officially opened on Broadway on July 11 at the Lyceum Theatre, following a sold out, twice extended world premiere run at the Lucille Lortel Theatre. BroadwayWorld was in attendance at the show's opening night celebration at The Eagle. Check out our exclusive photos here!
Video: Inside Opening Night of OH, MARY!

Cole Escola’s Oh, Mary! opened last night at the Lyceum Theatre, following a sold out, twice extended world premiere run at the Lucille Lortel Theatre. Go inside the big night in this video!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Sam Pinkleton been nominated for?

Outstanding Direction of a Play (Drama League Awards) for Oh, Mary! and Best Choreography (Tony Awards) for Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812.

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