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BIO

Ellis is the Associate Artistic Director of Roundabout Theatre Company. His Broadway credits include She Loves Me (Tony Award nomination, Outer Critics Circle nomination), You Can’t Take It With You (Tony Award nomination, Outer Critics Circle nomination), On the Twentieth Century (Outer Critics Circle nomination), The Elephant Man (Outer Critics Circle nomination), The Mystery Of Edwin Drood (Tony nomination), Harvey, Curtains (Tony nomination), The Little Dog Laughed (Lortel nomination), Twelve Angry Men (Tony nomination), The Man Who Had All The Luck, The Rainmaker, 1776 (Drama Desk, Tony nomination), Company, Steel Pier (Tony nomination), She Loves Me (First Revival, Tony nomination), A Month In The Country, Picnic.


Off-Broadway he worked on Amy and the Orphans, Dada Woof, Papa Hot (LCT), Tom Durnin, Gruesome Playground Injuries, Streamers, Good Boys And True, Entertaining Mr. Sloane, The Waverly Gallery, Flora, The Red Menace (Drama Desk nom), and The World Goes 'Round (Drama Desk Award).
His television work includes "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel," HBO's "Divorce," "A Christmas Story Live" (Fox), "Weeds" (EP), "30 Rock" (Emmy nomination, Best Director), "Modern Family."

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STAGE CREDITS

[Regional (US)]
World Premiere, 1988
Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1984
Lucky

Arnie

Bobby Perillo

Danny

Mrs. Antonelli [Replacement]

Punk

Sugar

Suitor

[Off-Off-Broadway]
Showcase, 1982
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
1980
Gussie/Tribune Reporter

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1980
Sally's Boyfriend

Productions

 
[Broadway, 2025]
Director
 
[Broadway, 2024]
Director
 
[Broadway, 2022]
Director
 
[Broadway, 2022]
Director
 
[Broadway, 2019]
Director
 
[Broadway, 2019]
Director
 
[Chicago, 2018]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2018]
Director
 
[Motion Picture, 2017]
Director
 
[London, 2017]
Director
 
[New York, 2016]
Director
 
[Broadway, 2016]
Director
 
[West End, 2015] [Replacement]
Director[Replacement]
 
[Broadway, 2015]
Director
 
[Broadway, 2014]
Director
 
[Broadway, 2014]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2013]
Director
 
[Broadway, 2012]
Director
 
[Broadway, 2012]
Director
 
[Broadway, 2011]
Roundabout Associate Artistic Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2011]
Associate Artistic Director
 
[Broadway, 2011]
Roundabout Associate Artistic Director
 
[Broadway, 2011]
Roundabout Associate Artistic Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2011]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2011]
Associate Artistic Director
 
[Broadway, 2011]
Roundabout Associate Artistic Director
 
[Broadway, 2010]
Roundabout Associate Artistic Director
 
[Broadway, 2010]
Roundabout Associate Artistic Director
 
[Broadway, 2010]
Roundabout Associate Artistic Director
 
[Broadway, 2010]
Roundabout Associate Artistic Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2010]
Director
 
[Broadway, 2010]
Roundabout Associate Artistic Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2009]
Director
 
[Broadway, 2009]
Roundabout Associate Artistic Director
 
[Broadway, 2009]
Roundabout Associate Artistic Director
 
[Broadway, 2009]
Roundabout Associate Artistic Director
 
[Broadway, 2009]
Roundabout Associate Artistic Director
 
[Broadway, 2009]
Roundabout Associate Artistic Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2009]
Associate Artistic Director
 
[Broadway, 2009]
Roundabout Associate Artistic Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2008]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2008]
Associate Artistic Director
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2008]
Associate Artistic Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2008]
Director
 
[Broadway, 2008]
Roundabout Associate Artistic Director
 
[Broadway, 2008]
Roundabout Associate Artistic Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2008]
Associate Artistic Director
 
[Broadway, 2008]
Roundabout Associate Artistic Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2007]
Associate Artistic Director
 
[Broadway, 2007]
Roundabout Associate Artistic Director
 
[Broadway, 2007]
Roundabout Associate Artistic Director
 
[Broadway, 2007]
Roundabout Associate Artistic Director
 
[Broadway, 2007]
Roundabout Associate Artistic Director
 
[Broadway, 2007]
Director
 
[Broadway, 2007]
Roundabout Associate Artistic Director
 
[Broadway, 2006]
Roundabout Associate Artistic Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2006]
Associate Artistic Director
 
[Broadway, 2006]
Director
 
[Broadway, 2006]
Roundabout Associate Artistic Director
 
[Los Angeles, 2006]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2006]
Associate Artistic Director
 
[Broadway, 2006]
Roundabout Associate Artistic Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2006]
Associate Artistic Director
Director
 
[Broadway, 2006]
Roundabout Associate Artistic Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2006]
Director
 
[Broadway, 2005]
Roundabout Associate Artistic Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2005]
Associate Artistic Director
 
[New York, 2005]
Director
 
[Broadway, 2005]
Roundabout Associate Artistic Director
 
[New York, 2005]
Director
 
[Broadway, 2005]
Roundabout Associate Artistic Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2005]
Associate Artistic Director
 
[Broadway, 2005]
Roundabout Associate Artistic Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2005]
Associate Artistic Director
 
[Broadway, 2004]
Associate Artistic Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2004]
Associate Artistic Director
 
[Broadway, 2004]
Director
Roundabout Associate Artistic Director
 
[Broadway, 2004]
Roundabout Associate Artistic Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2004]
Associate Artistic Director
 
[Broadway, 2004]
Roundabout Associate Artistic Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2004]
Associate Artistic Director
 
[Broadway, 2004]
Roundabout Associate Artistic Director
 
[Broadway, 2003]
Roundabout Associate Artistic Director
 
[Broadway, 2003]
Roundabout Associate Artistic Director
 
[Broadway, 2003]
Roundabout Associate Artistic Director
 
[Broadway, 2003]
Director
Roundabout Associate Artistic Director
 
[Broadway, 2003]
Roundabout Associate Artistic Director
 
[Broadway, 2003]
Roundabout Associate Artistic Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2003]
Director
 
[Broadway, 2003]
Roundabout Associate Artistic Director
 
[New York, 2003]
Director
 
[Broadway, 2002]
Director
Roundabout Associate Artistic Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2002]
Associate Artistic Director
 
[Broadway, 2002]
Director
Roundabout Associate Artistic Director
 
[Broadway, 2002]
Roundabout Associate Artistic Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2001]
Producer
 
[Broadway, 2001]
Roundabout Associate Artistic Director
 
[Broadway, 2001]
Roundabout Associate Artistic Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2001]
Associate Artistic Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2001]
Director
 
[Broadway, 2001]
Director
 
[Broadway, 2001]
Roundabout Associate Artistic Director
 
[Broadway, 2001]
Roundabout Associate Artistic Director
 
[New York, 2001]
Director
 
[Broadway, 2000]
Roundabout Associate Artistic Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2000]
Associate Artistic Director
 
[Broadway, 2000]
Roundabout Associate Artistic Director
 
[Broadway, 2000]
Roundabout Associate Artistic Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2000]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2000]
Associate Artistic Director
 
[Broadway, 1999]
Director
Roundabout Associate Artistic Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 1999]
Associate Artistic Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 1999]
Director
 
[Broadway, 1999]
Roundabout Associate Artistic Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 1999]
Associate Artistic Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 1999]
Associate Artistic Director
 
[Broadway, 1998]
Roundabout Associate Artistic Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 1998]
Associate Artistic Director
 
[New York, 1998]
Director
 
[Broadway, 1997]
Director
 
[Broadway, 1997]
Director
 
[Broadway, 1996]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 1996]
Director
 
[Broadway, 1995]
Director
 
[Broadway, 1995]
Director
 
[West End, 1994]
Director
 
[Broadway, 1994]
Director
 
[Broadway, 1993]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 1991]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 1991]
Director
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 1990]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 1987]
Director
 
[Broadway, 1985]
Roundabout Associate Artistic Director

Writing

Conceiver
Conceiver
Conceiver

Awards and Nominations

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2022 - Outstanding Director of a Play

Scott Ellis, Take Me Out

Drama Desk Awards - 2019 - Outstanding Director of a Musical

Scott Ellis, Tootsie

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2019 - Outstanding Director of a Musical

Scott Ellis, Tootsie

Tony Awards - 2019 - Best Direction of a Musical

Scott Ellis, Tootsie

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2016 - Outstanding Director of a Musical

Scott Ellis, She Loves Me

Tony Awards - 2016 - Best Direction of a Musical

Scott Ellis, She Loves Me

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Director of a Musical

Scott Ellis, On the Twentieth Century

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Director of a Play

Scott Ellis, You Can't Take it with You

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Director of a Play

Scott Ellis, The Elephant Man

Tony Awards - 2015 - Best Direction of a Play

Scott Ellis, You Can't Take it with You

Tony Awards - 2013 - Best Direction of a Musical

Scott Ellis, The Mystery of Edwin Drood

Tony Awards - 2007 - Best Direction of a Musical

Scott Ellis, Curtains

The Lortels - 2006 - Outstanding Director

Scott Ellis, The Little Dog Laughed

Tony Awards - 2005 - Best Direction of a Play

Scott Ellis, Twelve Angry Men


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1999 - Outstanding Director - Musical

Scott Ellis, 1776

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1998 - Best Director - Musical

Scott Ellis, 1776

Tony Awards - 1998 - Best Direction of a Musical

Scott Ellis, 1776

Drama Desk Awards - 1997 - Outstanding Director - Musical

Scott Ellis, Steel Pier

Drama Desk Awards - 1997 - Outstanding Director - Musical

Scott Ellis, 1776

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1997 - Best Director - Musical

Scott Ellis, Steel Pier

Tony Awards - 1997 - Best Direction of a Musical

Scott Ellis, Steel Pier


winner
Olivier Awards - 1995 - Best Director of a Musical

Scott Ellis, She Loves Me

Drama Desk Awards - 1994 - Outstanding Director - Musical

Scott Ellis, She Loves Me

Helen Hayes Awards - 1994 - Outstanding Director, Non-Resident Play or Musical

Scott EllisWorld Goes 'Round


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1994 - Best Director - Musical

Scott Ellis - , She Loves Me

Tony Awards - 1994 - Best Direction of a Musical

Scott Ellis, She Loves Me


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1991 - Outstanding Director - Musical

Scott Ellis, A Little Night Music / The World Goes Round

Videos

News


The Theatre School at DePaul University to be Honored by The Jeff Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 19, 2025

The Joseph Jefferson Awards will honor The Theatre School at DePaul University with the 2025 Joseph Jefferson Special Award at the 51st Non-Equity Awards. Learn more about the awards and see how to attend.
Up on the Marquee: PIRATES! THE PENZANCE MUSICAL
by Jennifer Broski - Mar 14, 2025

Roundabout Theatre Company is getting ready to bring a new version of the Gilbert & Sullivan classic, The Pirates of Penzance, back to Broadway in 2025. Pirates! The Penzance Musical is a reimagined version of the 1879 operetta. Check out photos of the new marquee at the Todd Haimes Theatre here.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld March 10, 2025
by - Mar 10, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is March 10, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend.
Video: David Hyde Pierce on the New Orleans-Flavored PIRATES! THE PENZANCE MUSICAL- 'It Really Works!'
by Joey Mervis - Mar 7, 2025

Pirates! The Penzance Musical is a reimagined version of the 1879 operetta that begins previews on April 4 ahead of an April 24 opening at the Todd Haimes Theatre. Watch in this video as we check in with the whole company during a break from rehearsals.
Jinkx Monsoon Will Sing Additional Gilbert & Sullivan Songs in PIRATES! THE PENZANCE MUSICAL
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 7, 2025

Rupert Holmes has revealed Jinkx Monsoon will sing additional songs from other Gilbert and Sullivan operettas in the new production of Pirates! The Penzance Musical.
Photos: The Cast of PIRATES! THE PENZANCE MUSICAL Meet the Press
by Bruce Glikas - Mar 7, 2025

Roundabout Theatre Company will bring a new version of the Gilbert & Sullivan classic, The Pirates of Penzance, back to Broadway in 2025, led by Jinkx Monsoon, Ramin Karimloo, David Hyde Pierce, and more! Meet the cast here!
ROCKY HORROR SHOW, OEDIPUS with Mark Strong & Lesley Manville Included in Roundabout's New Season
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 6, 2025

Roundabout Theatre Company has just announced the 2025-2026 season on Broadway and Off-Broadway, including initial casting. Stars joining the lineup include Kelli O'Hara, Rose Burn, Patrick Page, Mark Strong, Lesley Manville and more. Check out the full season details here.
Video: Inside PIRATES! THE PENZANCE MUSICAL Rehearsal With Jinkx Monsoon, David Hyde Pierce & More
by Michael Major - Feb 28, 2025

Step inside the first rehearsal for Roundabout Theatre Company's upcoming Pirates! the Penzance Musical. In a new video from the first day of rehearsal, the cast – led by Jinkx Monsoon, David Hyde Pierce, and Ramin Karimloo – gets ready for the show.
Seats on the Spectrum Extends Accessibility Program For Neurodivergent Theater Audiences
by Stephi Wild - Feb 26, 2025

Seats on the Spectrum will extend the pilot that Seats has begun with Roundabout Theatre Company and the New Victory Theater to make mainstream performances welcoming to audience members on the autism spectrum.
Roundabout Reveals Artistic Selections for The Refocus Project & Roundabout Underground
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 7, 2025

Roundabout Theatre Company has revealed artistic selections for The Refocus Project and Roundabout Underground programs, both newly revamped for 2025. Learn more about the artists!
Roundabout Theatre Will Celebrate John Kander at Benefit Hosted By Alan Cumming
by Stephi Wild - Dec 20, 2024

Roundabout Theatre Company has announced a special one-night event Ring Them Bells: A Birthday Celebration for John Kander, hosted by Alan Cumming. Learn more here!
Best Broadway Shows in 2025- What's Coming!
by Sidney Paterra - Dec 13, 2024

Looking for what the best shows to see in 2025 on Broadway will be? Our editors have rounded up info on all of the Broadway productions which have revealed full details of their upcoming engagements. Check out a full list of what's to come on Broadway in 2025 including plays, musicals, revivals, new shows and of course - stars!
Jinkx Monsoon, Nicholas Barasch, Preston Truman Boyd, Samantha Williams Join PIRATES! THE PENZANCE MUSICAL
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 13, 2024

Roundabout Theatre Company has just announced further casting, design team and a brand-new title for its reimagined The Pirates of Penzance. This jazz-infused, New Orleans-style Broadway production, now titled Pirates! The Penzance Musical and we've got all the information about the new production.
New Album KAREN MASON AND ALL THAT JAZZ! Out Now
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 25, 2024

Karen Mason And All That Jazz! – the singular album from acclaimed Broadway star and concert artist KAREN MASON – is now available on CD and in digital and streaming formats. Listen here.
Exclusive: Karen Mason Mashes Up Kander and Ebb Classics On KAREN MASON AND ALL THAT JAZZ!
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 24, 2024

Karen Mason debuts a track from her upcoming Kander & Ebb album, featuring rare songs. Discover the latest addition to her celebrated discography, exclusively on BroadwayWorld.
Roundabout and New Victory Theater Launch SEATS ON THE SPECTRUM Initiative
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 22, 2024

Seats on the Spectrum, a new accessibility initiative, has partnered with Roundabout Theatre Company and the New Victory Theater to pilot a program making mainstream performances welcoming to audience members on the autism spectrum. Learn more about the initiative.
Karen Mason Celebrates Kander & Ebb With New Album KAREN MASON AND ALL THAT JAZZ!
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 18, 2024

Karen Mason has announced a new album, KAREN MASON AND ALL THAT JAZZ, celebrating the works of Kander & Ebb.
Industry Pro Newsletter: Nataki Garret and Christopher Ashley Moving To New Leadership Posts
by Alex Freeman - Sep 30, 2024

Nataki Garrett’s appointment as Chair of Theatre Communications Group to a new report on gender disparities in ballet leadership, as well as the announcement of Roundabout’s New Artistic Director, and a transition at the Houston Ballet. Additionally, industry trends such as theater ticket insurance and dynamic pricing.
Karen Mason to Release Album KAREN MASON AND ALL THAT JAZZ! in October
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 25, 2024

KAREN MASON will release her singular album Karen Mason And All That Jazz! on CD and in digital and streaming formats. For this personal new collection, Karen explores the beloved songbook of John Kander and Fred Ebb.
Christopher Ashley Will Take Over as Roundabout Theatre Company Artistic Director
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 25, 2024

Christopher Ashley, 17-year Artistic Director of La Jolla Playhouse, will be the new Artistic Director of Roundabout Theatre Company, to begin his tenure in July 2026 with the 2027-28 season.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Scott Ellis been in?

Scott Ellis has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

How many West End shows has Scott Ellis been in?

Scott Ellis has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Scott Ellis been nominated for?

Outstanding Director of a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Take Me Out, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Tootsie, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Tootsie, Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Tootsie, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for She Loves Me, Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for She Loves Me, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for On the Twentieth Century, Outstanding Director of a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for You Can't Take it with You, Outstanding Director of a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Elephant Man, Best Direction of a Play (Tony Awards) for You Can't Take it with You, Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Mystery of Edwin Drood, Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Curtains, Outstanding Director (The Lortels) for The Little Dog Laughed, Best Direction of a Play (Tony Awards) for Twelve Angry Men, Outstanding Director - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for 1776, Best Director - Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for 1776 , Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for 1776, Outstanding Director - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Steel Pier, Outstanding Director - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for 1776, Best Director - Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Steel Pier , Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Steel Pier, Best Director of a Musical (Olivier Awards) for She Loves Me, Outstanding Director - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for She Loves Me, Outstanding Director, Non-Resident Play or Musical (Helen Hayes Awards) for World Goes 'Round, Best Director - Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for She Loves Me, Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for She Loves Me and Outstanding Director - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for A Little Night Music / The World Goes Round.

What awards has Scott Ellis won?

Scott Ellis has received several prestigious awards, including Outstanding Director - Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for 1776. He also won Best Director of a Musical at the Olivier Awards for She Loves Me. Additionally, he earned Best Director - Musical from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for She Loves Me, and Outstanding Director - Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for both A Little Night Music and The World Goes Round.

How many shows has Scott Ellis written?

Scott Ellis has written 3 shows including And the World Goes 'Round (Conceiver), Steel Pier (Conceiver), The Look of Love (Conceiver).

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