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BIO

Trujillo's Broadway credits include On Your Feet (Tony Award nominee, Outer Critics Circle/Astaire Awards), Memphis (Olivier/OCC Award, Drama Desk/Astaire Award nominations), Jersey Boys (Drama Desk/OCC/Greenroom/Dora nominations), Summer: The Donna Summer Musical (Chita Rivera Award), A Bronx Tale (Chita Award nomination), The Addams Family, Next to Normal, Hands on a Hardbody (Drama Desk nomination), Leap of Faith (Drama Desk nomination), Guys and Dolls (Astaire Award nomination), and All Shook Up.


As a director and choreographer, his credits include Arrabal (American Repertory Theater Elliot Norton Award), Gloria Estefan on Broadway (Minskoff Theatre), Flashdance: The Musical (national tour), and White Noise (Royal George Theatre).
Other theatre credits include Invisible Thread (Second Stage Theater, Astaire Award nomination), Carmen: An Afro-Cuban Musical (Olney Theatre Helen Hayes Award nomination), Freaky Friday (Signature Theatre), and The Wiz (La Jolla Playhouse). International credits include Tarzan (Disney), Peggy Sue Got Married (West End), and The Sound of Music and West Side Story (Stratford Festival).

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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1999
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert, 1997
Bartender Eugene

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1992
Guy [Replacement]

Havana Dance Specialty [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1989
Bootlegger [Replacement]

Cop [Replacement]

Royal Dancer [Replacement]

Shark [Replacement]

Bottle Dancer (Understudy) [Replacement]

King Simon (Understudy) [Replacement]

Productions

 
[Broadway, 2025]
Choreographer
Director
 
[US Tour, 2024] Cancelled
Choreographer
 
[US Tour, 2024]
Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 2024]
Choreography
 
[Off-Broadway, 2023]
Co-Choreographer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2023]
Co-Director
 
[US Tour, 2021]
Choreographer
 
[US Tour, 2021] [Replacement]
Choreographer [Replacement]
 
[US Tour, 2021]
Original Choreography
 
[Off-Broadway, 2021]
Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 2021]
Choreographer
 
[West End, 2021]
Choreographer
 
[West End, 2021]
CHOREOGRAPHER
 
[West End, 2021]
CHOREOGRAPHER
 
[US Tour, 2019]
Choreographer
 
[West End, 2019]
Choreographer
 
[US Tour, 2018] [Replacement]
Choreography[Replacement]
 
[Broadway, 2018]
Choreographer
 
[San Diego, CA (Regional), 2017]
Choreographer
 
[US Tour, 2017]
Choreographer
 
[Regional (US), 2017]
Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 2016]
Choreographer
 
[Washington, DC (Regional), 2016]
Choreographer
 
[Milburn, NJ (Regional), 2016]
Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 2015]
Choreographer
 
[West End, 2014]
Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 2013]
Choreographer
 
[US Tour, 2013]
Choreographer
Director
 
[Broadway, 2012]
Choreographer
 
[US Tour, 2011]
Choreographer
 
[US Tour, 2011]
Choreographer
 
[US Tour, 2010]
Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 2010]
Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 2009]
Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 2009]
Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 2009]
Choreographer
 
[Toronto, 2008]
Choreographer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2008]
Choreographer
Choreographer
 
[Las Vegas, 2008]
Choreographer
 
[West End, 2008]
Choreographer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2008]
Choreographer
Choreographer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2007]
Choreographer
 
[Chicago, 2007]
Choreographer
 
[US Tour, 2006]
Choreographer
 
[San Diego, CA (Regional), 2006]
Choreographer
 
[San Diego, CA (Regional), 2006]
Choreographer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2006]
Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 2005]
Choreographer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2005]
Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 2005]
Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 2005]
Choreographer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2005]
Choreographer
 
[San Diego, CA (Regional), 2004]
Choreographer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2004]
Choreographer
Choreographer
 
[West End, 2001]
Choreographer
 
[Australia, 0]
Choreographer

Movies

Shadow Dancing
[ 1988 ] Sam
Sing
[ 1989 ] Dancer
Death Becomes Her
[ 1992 ] Dancer
Love Bites
[ 1993 ] Dancer
Woo
[ 1998 ] Ricardo, Salsa Dancer
Chicago
[ 2002 ] Male Dancer
Jersey Boys
[ 2014 ] choreographer
Jersey Boys Live!
[ 2022 ] choreographer

TV Shows

The 77th Annual Tony Awards
creative consultant

Awards and Nominations

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2019 - Outstanding Choreographer

Sergio Trujillo, Ain't Too Proud: The Life and Times of the Temptations


winner
Tony Awards - 2019 - Best Choreography

Sergio Trujillo, Ain't Too Proud: The Life and Times of the Temptations


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2016 - Outstanding Choreography

Sergio Trujillo, On Your Feet

Tony Awards - 2016 - Best Choreography

Sergio Trujillo, On Your Feet! The Story of Emilio and Gloria Estefan


winner
Olivier Awards - 2015 - Best Theatre Choreographer

Sergio TrujilloMemphis The Musical

Drama Desk Awards - 2013 - Outstanding Choreography

Sergio Trujillo, Hands on a Hardbody

Drama Desk Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Choreography

Sergio Trujillo, Leap of Faith

Drama Desk Awards - 2010 - Outstanding Choreography

Sergio Trujillo, Memphis


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2010 - Outstanding Choreography

Sergio Trujillo, Memphis

Olivier Awards - 2009 - Best Theatre Choreographer

Sergio Trujillo, Jersey Boys

The Lortels - 2009 - Outstanding Choreographer

Sergio Trujillo, Saved

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2006 - Outstanding Choreography

Sergio Trujillo, Jersey Boys

Videos

News


Interview: Josefina López on REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES THE MUSICAL from Boyle Heights to Broadway
by Shari Barrett - Apr 17, 2025

Josefina López, the celebrated Mexican-American award-winning playwright and screenwriter best known for creating and authoring the play and co-authoring the film Real Women Have Curves, was an undocumented five-year-old immigrant when she migrated with her family from San Luis Potosi, Mexico, to the United States in 1974 to settle in Boyle Heights. And on April 27, she will be making her Broadway debut when Real Women Have Curves: The Musical opens on Broadway!
INTERVIEWS: Hablamos con Luis Salgado sobre BEAUTIFUL, AGUARDIENTE y próximos proyectos
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez - Apr 17, 2025

El coreógrafo y director puertorriqueño habla sobre su trabajo en Beautiful en el Axelrod Theatre, el desarrollo de su nuevo musical Aguardiente y su compromiso con la comunidad artística a través de Salgado Productions y Revolución Latina.
Video: Tatianna Córdoba Performs 'Flying Away' From REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 15, 2025

On Monday morning, the cast from the new musical Real Women Have Curves joined Good Morning America. During their visit, Tatianna Córdoba, who plays the role of Ana García, performed the song Flying Away. Watch her performance now!
REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES: THE MUSICAL Will Host Talkback With Joy Huerta and Gloria Estefan
by Stephi Wild - Apr 15, 2025

Gloria Estefan and Joy Huerta (of the band Jesse & Joy), will host a special talk-back following the evening performance of Real Women Have Curves. Learn more about the event here!
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.
Video: REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES Cast Perform Title Number on GOOD MORNING AMERICA
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 14, 2025

On Monday morning, the cast from the new musical Real Women Have Curves joined Good Morning America to perform the title song from the musical, which is now in preview performances at the James Earl Jones Theatre. Watch the performance now!
REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES Broadway Cast Album to be Released in June
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 8, 2025

Real Women Have Curves: The Musical (Original Broadway Cast Recording) is set to be released in June. Learn more about the production, currently running on Broadway, and see how to purchase tickets.
AIN'T TOO PROUD Rescheduled at Oxford Performing Arts Center
by Stephi Wild - Apr 2, 2025

The Oxford Performing Arts Center (OPAC) has announced the rescheduled dates for the Tony Award-winning musical Ain't Too Proud: The Life and Times of The Temptations.
REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES Reveals Rush and Lottery Ticket Policies
by Stephi Wild - Mar 28, 2025

Ahead of the production’s first preview on April 1, Real Women Have Curves: The Musical has announced its rush and lottery ticketing policies. Learn more about how to get discount tickets to the show!
AIN’T TOO PROUD National Tour is Coming to The Fabulous Fox
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 25, 2025

AIN’T TOO PROUD – THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE TEMPTATIONS's Second National Tour is coming to St. Louis this spring. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
AIN'T TOO PROUD - The Life And Times Of The Temptations is Coming to Popejoy Hall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 18, 2025

AIN'T TOO PROUD – THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE TEMPTATIONS Second National Tour is coming to Popejoy Hall this spring. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Photos: REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES Cast Rehearses for Broadway
by Bruce Glikas - Mar 17, 2025

Rehearsals are very much underway for the Broadway premiere of Real Women Have Curves, which is getting ready to begin previews at the James Earl Jones Theatre on April 1, 2025. Check out photos with the cast here!
REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES Composer Joy Huerta to Host Pop Up Concert
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 12, 2025

Pop star and co-composer of the upcoming musical Real Women Have Curves, Joy Huerta, will host a special pop-up concert outside the James Earl Jones Theatre. Learn how to attend.
Watch: 'Make it Work' Music Video From REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 10, 2025

Real Women Have Curves: The Musical has released a new teaser music video for the show’s opening number, “Make It Work.” Watch the music video here and learn more about the production!
Interview: Bryce Valle of AIN’T TOO PROUD: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE TEMPTATIONS at Fred Kavil Theatre
by Jonas Schwartz-Owen - Mar 10, 2025

Ain’t Too Proud: The Life and Times of The Temptations hit Broadway in 2019, earning 11 Tony nominations and one win for Sergio Trujillo’s choreography. Though it was cut short by COVID in March 2020, the show returned in May 2021 and ran until January 2022. It now lives on through its national tour, reaching 24 U.S. cities. The current tour is notable for being supervised by the original director, Des McAnuff, and Trujillo. I spoke with Bryce Valle, the tour's dance captain and the lead actor portraying Paul Williams of The Temptations.
Video: Inside Rehearsals for REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES
by Joey Mervis - Mar 7, 2025

A whole lot of feminine energy is heading to the James Earl Jones Theatre just in time for Women's History Month! Real Women Have Curves, a new musical based on the play that inspired the beloved film, is getting ready to begin Broadway previews. Watch in this video as we check in with the cast and watch previews of 'Make It Work,' 'Flying Away,' 'Already Know You,' and the title song.
Video: Watch the REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES Cast Perform Songs in Rehearsal
by Michael Major - Mar 4, 2025

Step inside rehearsals for Real Women Have Curves on Broadway, with videos of full performances from their rehearsal. See Tatianna Córdoba, Florencia Cuenca, Justina Machado, Mason Reeves, and more in the new musical!
Listen: Songs From REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES EP Out Now
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 28, 2025

GHOSTLIGHT RECORDS has released Makin’ it Work with Joy (from Jesse & Joy) from the new Broadway show Real Women Have Curves: The Musical. Listen to the EP now!
AIN'T TOO PROUD Will Take The Fox PAC Stage This Month
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 28, 2025

AIN'T TOO PROUD – THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE TEMPTATIONS will be presented as part of the 24–25 BROADWAY AT THE FOX IN RIVERSIDE Series and will take the Fox Performing Arts Center stage March 4–5, 2025.
Photos: REAL WOMEN HAVE CURVES Company Opens the Box Office
by Jennifer Broski - Feb 25, 2025

The company of Real Women Have Curves headed to the James Earl Jones Theatre to officially open the box office. Check out photos from the special festivities here.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Sergio Trujillo been in?

Sergio Trujillo has appeared on Broadway in 3 shows.

How many West End shows has Sergio Trujillo been in?

Sergio Trujillo has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Sergio Trujillo been nominated for?

Outstanding Choreographer (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Ain't Too Proud: The Life and Times of the Temptations, Best Choreography (Tony Awards) for Ain't Too Proud: The Life and Times of the Temptations, Outstanding Choreography (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for On Your Feet, Best Choreography (Tony Awards) for On Your Feet! The Story of Emilio and Gloria Estefan, Best Theatre Choreographer (Olivier Awards) for Memphis The Musical, Outstanding Choreography (Drama Desk Awards) for Hands on a Hardbody, Outstanding Choreography (Drama Desk Awards) for Leap of Faith , Outstanding Choreography (Drama Desk Awards) for Memphis, Outstanding Choreography (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Memphis, Best Theatre Choreographer (Olivier Awards) for Jersey Boys, Outstanding Choreographer (The Lortels) for Saved and Outstanding Choreography (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Jersey Boys .

What awards has Sergio Trujillo won?

Sergio Trujillo has won several prestigious awards, including Best Choreography at the Tony Awards for Ain't Too Proud: The Life and Times of the Temptations. He also received the Outstanding Choreography award at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for On Your Feet and Memphis. Additionally, Trujillo won the Best Theatre Choreographer award at the Olivier Awards for Memphis The Musical.

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