Scott Ellis
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FALLEN ANGELS Will Stream Upcoming Performance Live on BroadwayHD (May 13, 2026)
Roundabout Theatre Company Launches $120 Million Next Stage Campaign for Studio 54 Renovation and Future Programming (May 12, 2026)
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
Productions
Writing
Conceiver
Awards and Nominations
Scott Ellis, Take Me Out
Scott Ellis, Tootsie
Scott Ellis, Tootsie
Scott Ellis, Tootsie
Scott Ellis, She Loves Me
Scott Ellis, She Loves Me
Scott Ellis, On the Twentieth Century
Scott Ellis, You Can't Take it with You
Scott Ellis, The Elephant Man
Scott Ellis, You Can't Take it with You
Scott Ellis, The Mystery of Edwin Drood
Scott Ellis, Curtains
Scott Ellis, The Little Dog Laughed
Scott Ellis, Twelve Angry Men
winner
Scott Ellis, 1776
Scott Ellis, 1776
Scott Ellis, 1776
Scott Ellis, Steel Pier
Scott Ellis, 1776
Scott Ellis, Steel Pier
Scott Ellis, Steel Pier
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Scott Ellis, She Loves Me
Scott Ellis, She Loves Me
Scott EllisWorld Goes 'Round
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Scott Ellis - , She Loves Me
Scott Ellis, She Loves Me
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Scott Ellis, A Little Night Music / The World Goes Round
Videos
Video: Rose Byrne, Kelli O'Hara & More Are Getting Ready for FALLEN ANGELS
by Luka Vonier - 2026-03-11 16:42:25
Video: Rose Byrne and Kelli O'Hara Tease Noël Coward Comedy FALLEN ANGELS
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-03-06 12:45:44
Video: ART Auctions Canvases For Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS
by Stephi Wild - 2025-10-27 10:10:48
Listen: ART Reveals First Preview of Kid Harpoon's Original Music
by Michael Major - 2025-08-22 13:37:50
Video: Watch PIRATES! THE PENZANCE MUSICAL's Final Curtain Call on Broadway
by Michael Major - 2025-07-28 12:18:44
Video: Ramin Karimloo Sings 'I Am A Pirate King' in PIRATES! THE PENZANCE MUSICAL
by Michael Major - 2025-07-08 12:35:23
Video: David Hyde Pierce Discusses Broadway Return and Passion for Live Comedy on CBS SUNDAY MORNING
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-04-21 13:08:54
Video: David Hyde Piece on the New Orleans-Flavored PIRATES! THE PENZANCE MUSICAL- 'It Really Works!'
by Joey Mervis - 2025-03-07 13:11:18
Video: Quincy Tyler Bernstine Thinks DOUBT Was a Perfect Experience
by Joey Mervis - 2024-06-14 15:33:36
Video: Watch Liev Schrieber and Zoe Kazan in a Scene from DOUBT: A PARABLE
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-04-07 15:54:49
Video: Tyne Daly, Liev Schreiber & the Company of DOUBT Get Ready for Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - 2024-01-23 12:13:44
Video: Watch Bradley Cooper as Leonard Bernstein in MAESTRO Trailer With Carey Mulligan, Sarah Silverman & More
by Michael Major - 2023-10-25 11:11:14
Video: Watch Bradley Cooper Play Leonard Bernstein in MAESTRO Film Teaser
by Michael Major - 2023-08-15 10:13:37
VIDEO: Nova Y. Payton, Natascia Diaz & Karen Vincent in THE WORLD GOES 'ROUND at Olney Theatre Center
by Alan Henry - 2023-05-17 16:18:09
Video: Watch Jesse Williams & Jesse Tyler Ferguson's Curtain Call Speech at TAKE ME OUT
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2022-10-28 13:54:29
VIDEO: Jesse Williams Reveals His Baseball Connection to TAKE ME OUT on LATE NIGHT
by Michael Major - 2022-04-19 09:27:51
News
by Nicole Rosky - May 15, 2026
The best of Broadway and off-Broadway were on hand at the Ziegfeld Ballroom to celebrate 92nd Annual Drama League Awards, hosted by Emmy Award winner Frank DiLella. Check out a full list of winners here.
by Stephi Wild - May 13, 2026
Roundabout Theatre Company's revival of Fallen Angels by Noël Coward will stream an upcoming performance live on BroadwayHD! Learn more about how to stream the show here.
by A.A. Cristi - May 12, 2026
Roundabout Theatre Company has announced the official public launch of the Next Stage Campaign, a $120 million capital campaign designed to support the organization’s future through renovations, financial investment, and expanded programming.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 6, 2026
Ruben Santiago-Hudson, David Stone, Tracy Letts and David Rockwell will present the Honorary Awards at the 92nd Annual Drama League Awards, taking place at The Ziegfeld Ballroom.
by Stephi Wild - May 4, 2026
Casting has been set for the forthcoming film adaptation of the play ART. The film will star Ralph Fiennes, Colin Farrell, and Wagner Moura. Fernando Meirelles is set to direct the adaptation by Christopher Hampton.
by Nicole Rosky - May 5, 2026
This year's nominees are checking in with BroadwayWorld to tell us all about how they got the news. Check back for live updates!
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 28, 2026
Rose Byrne is currently back treading the boards in Fallen Angels, a new revival of the Noël Coward comedy. Led by Byrne and Kelli O'Hara, the show relies heavily on physical comedy, which the actress spoke about during a visit to Late Night with Seth Meyers.
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 24, 2026
On a visit to Live with Kelly and Mark, Kelli O'Hara spoke about a scene in Fallen Angels that has an unintentional connection to another Rose Byrne project. Check out the discussion here.
by Bruce Glikas - Apr 24, 2026
The Rocky Horror Show official is officially open on Broadway at Studio 54! You can now see photos of the film's original star Susan Sarandon, stars like Laverne Cox, and more at the opening night of the show here!
by - Apr 23, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is April 23, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by Luka Vonier - Apr 22, 2026
The Todd Haimes Theatre was the place to be on Sunday night, where Noël Coward's Fallen Angels, directed by Scott Ellis, officially opened on Broadway. Watch in this video as the whole cast and creative team celebrate opening night!
by - Apr 22, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is April 22, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by Bruce Glikas - Apr 21, 2026
Noël Coward's Fallen Angels, directed by Scott Ellis, has officially opened on Broadway. Check out photos of the cast on the opening night red carpet here!
by Bruce Glikas - Apr 21, 2026
Fallen Angels, Noël Coward's play, directed by Tony Award-nominee Scott Ellis, is now open on Broadway. Check out photos of the cast taking their opening night bows here!
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Apr 20, 2026
Honoring Broadway and Off-Broadway achievements, 2026 Drama League Awards Nominees were announced by Tony Award Winner Natalie Venetia Belcon and film, television, and stage star Corbin Bleu. See photos!
by Stephi Wild - Apr 20, 2026
The Drama League has announced the 2026 Drama League Awards Nominees, which include Chess, Heathers, Ragtime, The Rocky Horror Show, Cats: The Jellicle Ball, Titanique, Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York), and more. Check out the full list here!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 19, 2026
Fallen Angels has fallen back to Broadway! Noël Coward's play, directed by Tony Award-nominee Scott Ellis, stars Golden Globe-winner and Oscar-nominee Rose Byrne as “Jane Banbury” and Tony Award-winner Kelli O’Hara as “Julia Sterroll.” Let's see what the critics are saying about the revival...
by - Apr 20, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is April 20, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 17, 2026
Check out production photos for the Fallen Angels by Noël Coward, directed by Tony Award-nominee Scott Ellis, at the Todd Haimes Theatre on Broadway! See Rose Byrne, Kelli O'Hara, Mark Consuelos and more on stage.
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 20, 2026
Tony Award Winner Natalie Venetia Belcon (Buena Vista Social Club) and film, television, and stage star Corbin Bleu (The Great Gatsby) will co-host the 2026 Drama League Awards Nominations announcement on Monday, April 20.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Scott Ellis has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.
Scott Ellis has not appeared in the West End.
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.
Scott Ellis has won the following awards: Outstanding Director - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for 1776, Best Director of a Musical (Olivier Awards) for She Loves Me, Best Director - Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for She Loves Me, and Outstanding Director - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for A Little Night Music / The World Goes Round.
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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