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BIO

Broadway: Author/Star of Suffs (Tony Awards for Best Score, Best Book; Outer Critics Circle Awards for Best Book, Best Score, Best Musical; Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Music; Frederick Loewe Award; Grammy nomination). Off-Broadway includes Twelfth Night (Composer/Lyricist/Feste), As You Like It (Composer/Lyricist/Jaques, Obie Award) at Shakespeare in the Park; Ragtime (Emma Goldman, New York City Center); Old Hats (ft. her original songs); Hadestown (Fate); Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812 (Mary, Lortel nom). Solo albums: Visitors, Die Happy, and Songs of the Great Hill on Atlantic Records. Awards: 2024 Time100 Next List; Workers Circle Activism Award; ASCAP Richard Rodgers New Horizons Award; Jonathan Larson Grant; Kleban Prize; Fred Ebb Award; NYCLU’s Michael Friedman Freedom Award, honorary doctorate from Manhattan School of Music. www.shainataub.com



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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
2025
Emma Goldman


[Off-Broadway]
Concert Revival Production, 2024


[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2024
Alice Paul


[Off-Broadway]
Shakespeare in the Park Production, 2022
Jaques


[Off-Broadway]
Public Theater World Premiere Off-Broadway Production, 2022
Alice Paul


[Off-Broadway]
The Public Theater Shakespeare in the Park Production, 2018
Feste


[Off-Broadway]
Public Theatre Public Works Production, 2017
Jaques


[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Public Theater Musical Adaptation, 2016
Feste


[Off-Broadway]
Ellis Island Developmental Concert Production, 2016
Emma Goldman


[Off-Broadway]
New York Theatre Workshop Off-Broadway Production, 2016
Performer


[Off-Broadway]
Signature Theatre Off-Broadway Revival Production, 2016


[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2013
Opera Singer

Maid Servant

Mary


Opera Singer

Maid Servant

Productions

 
[US Tour, 2025]
Creator
 
[West End, 2024]
Lyrics
 
[Off-Broadway, 2022] [Replacement]
Book, Music, and Lyrics[Replacement]
 
[Off-Broadway, 2018]
Conceived
Music
Lyrics
Music Director[Replacement]
 
[Off-Broadway, 2017]
Adaptor
Music and Lyrics
 
[Off-Broadway, 2016]
Music & Lyrics
Orchestrator
Music Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2016]
Music and Lyrics
 
[Off-Broadway, 2013]
Accordion

Writing

Movies

Old Hats
[ 2016 ] Self
tick, tick... BOOM!
[ 2021 ] Aspiring Composer and Lyricist

TV Shows

Never Doubt I Love
Composer

Awards and Nominations


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2024 - Outstanding Music

Shaina Taub, Suffs

Drama Desk Awards - 2024 - Outstanding Orchestrations

Shaina TaubSuffs


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2024 - Outstanding Book of a Musical (Broadway or Off-Broadway)

Shaina Taub, Suffs


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2024 - Outstanding Score (Broadway or Off-Broadway)

Shaina Taub, Suffs


winner
Tony Awards - 2024 - Best Book of a Musical

Shaina Taub, Suffs


winner
Tony Awards - 2024 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

Shaina Taub, Suffs


winner
Obie Awards - 2023 - Special Citation

Shaina TaubAs You Like It

Drama Desk Awards - 2022 - Outstanding Lyrics

Shaina Taub, SUFFS


winner
Obie Awards - 2022 - Special Citation

Shaina Taub, As You Like It

Drama Desk Awards - 2019 - Outstanding Music

Shaina Taub, Twelfth Night


winner
- 2014 - Jonathan Larson Grant

Shaina Taub

The Lortels - 2014 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical

Shaina Taub, Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812

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News


Review: SUFFS at Des Moines Performing Arts
by DC Felton - May 1, 2026

In a time on Broadway where so many shows are based on familiar IP, it's refreshing to have a new story come to the stage. In 2022, Suffs opened on Broadway at the Public Theatre, and then kept marching to Broadway, and now it is marching across the US.
Listen: THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA 2 Soundtrack Debuts with New Songs by Lady Gaga
by Josh Sharpe - May 1, 2026

The Devil Wears Prada 2: Music From The Motion Picture is now available, featuring three original works by Lady Gaga alongside tracks from a lineup of artists including SIENNA SPIRO, Miley Cyrus, Dua Lipa, Olivia Dean, SZA, Laufey, and more. Listen to it now.
Broadway Watch Guide May 2026: SUFFS, AMADEUS, & More Theater Titles
by Josh Sharpe - May 1, 2026

This May, there are plenty of new titles for Broadway fans to watch, including the film recording of Suffs, the series adaptation of Amadeus, Aleshea Harris's Is God Is film, and more.
SUFFS North American Tour Recoups Investment
by Stephi Wild - May 1, 2026

The North American Tour of SUFFS announced recoupment after just 28 playing weeks, having reached more than 375,000 patrons. The Tony Award-winning musical continues touring with upcoming engagements in Washington, D.C., Chicago, Memphis, and Fort Worth.
Video: Nikki M. James Performs 'Wait My Turn' in Clip from SUFFS PBS Capture
by Josh Sharpe - May 1, 2026

A new performance clip has been released from the filmed version of Suffs, coming to PBS Great Performances next week. Watch the musical number 'Wait My Turn,' featuring Nikki M. James as Ida B. Wells.
Video: Helen J. Shen Talks Juggling THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA 2 and MAYBE HAPPY ENDING
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 30, 2026

Maybe Happy Ending star Helen J. Shen recently sat down with ABC News’ Linsey Davis and her Devil Wears Prada 2 co-stars Simone Ashley and Caleb Hearon to discuss the new film. Watch the interview, where she talks about balancing the two projects.
Review Roundup: Anne Hathaway and Meryl Streep Return in THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA 2
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 29, 2026

Reviews are now in for The Devil Wears Prada 2, the highly anticipated sequel to the 2006 film, starring Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci. Find out what critics think in our review roundup.
Video: Watch Caissie Levy Record 'Back to Before' From RAGTIME
by Michael Major - Apr 28, 2026

New video footage of Caissie Levy performing 'Back to Before' from the Ragtime cast recording has been released. The cast recording is now available to stream on digital platforms, as well as to purchase on vinyl and CD.
Photos: RAGTIME Celebrates Cast Album Release At Lincoln Center
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 24, 2026

Yesterday, Lincoln Center Theater hosted a special Town Hall and cast album signing with SiriusXM in celebration of the Ragtime album's vinyl release. Check out photos of the event.
Did you Know that These Broadway Shows Are Inspired by Magazine Articles?
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Apr 19, 2026

Musicals and plays based on movies? Many. Based on books? Also plentiful. Based on true stories? Of course. But musicals and plays based on or inspired by magazine articles? These are a rare breed. One recently opened on Broadway at the August Wilson Theatre.
Video: RAGTIME Stars Joshua Henry, Caissie Levy, Brandon Uranowitz & More Perform at WNYC Event
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 17, 2026

The cast of Broadway's Ragtime visited WNYC on Friday for a special appearance as part of the Broadway On The Radio series. Watch the hour-long event, featuring performances from Joshua Henry, Caissie Levy, Brandon Uranowitz, Nichelle Lewis, Ben Levi Ross, and Shaina Taub.
Video: Helen J. Shen is Anne Hathaway's New Assistant in THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA 2 Clip
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 16, 2026

Helen J. Shen is up to the challenge in a brand new clip from The Devil Wears Prada 2, playing intern-turned-assistant Jin. Watch the clip now, featuring the Maybe Happy Ending star.
UNORTHODOX New Musical By Benj Pasek, Shaina Taub, And Joshua Harmon and More Set for The Huntington 2026/27 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 16, 2026

The Huntington has announced its 2026/27 season, led by the world premiere musical UNORTHODOX by Benj Pasek, Shaina Taub, and Joshua Harmon. The lineup also includes PURPOSE, TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD, and more.
Video: Brandon Uranowitz, Shaina Taub & More Record 'Success' From the RAGTIME Album
by Michael Major - Apr 15, 2026

New video footage has been released of Brandon Uranowitz, Shaina Taub, Rodd Cyrus, John Rapson, and the ensemble of Ragtime recording 'Success' for the 2025 Broadway Cast Recording of the beloved musical.
SUFFS Will Make Nebraska Debut at Lied Center
by Stephi Wild - Apr 15, 2026

The Tony Award-winning Broadway musical SUFFS will present its Nebraska debut at the Lied Center for Performing Arts, featuring the story of Omaha native Doris Stevens and the women who fought for the right to vote.
THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA 2 World Premiere to Live Stream on Disney+ and Hulu
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 13, 2026

Fans of high fashion will be able to tune in to the world premiere of The Devil Wears Prada 2 next week when it livestreams on Disney+ and Hulu. The star-studded event will take place on Monday, April 20, at Lincoln Center in New York City, with the livestream beginning at 5:30 p.m. ET.
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by Allison Henry - Apr 10, 2026

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Video: RAGTIME Stars Perform in the Union Square Subway Station
by Michael Major - Apr 10, 2026

Watch videos of Joshua Henry, Caissie Levy, Brandon Uranowtiz, Shaina Taub, and Ben Levi Ross performing “The Night That Goldman Spoke at Union Square,” “Our Children,” and “Make Them Hear You' from Ragtime in the subway station.
Audra McDonald and Brian Stokes Mitchell Will Reunite For RAGTIME Talkback on the Black Experience
by Stephi Wild - Apr 10, 2026

Ragtime will host a special post-show panel, titled “The Black Experience in RAGTIME” next week. Producer Lamar Richardson will moderate the conversation, featuring original RAGTIME stars Audra McDonald and Brian Stokes Mitchell.
RAGTIME Cast Album Signing And SiriusXM Front Row Event Set For Vivian Beaumont Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 9, 2026

RAGTIME, SiriusXM’s On Broadway, and Concord Theatricals Recordings will present a SiriusXM Front Row event and cast album signing at the Vivian Beaumont Theater at Lincoln Center on Thursday, April 23.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Shaina Taub written?

Shaina Taub has written 1 shows including The Devil Wears Prada (Lyrics).

What awards has Shaina Taub been nominated for?

Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for Suffs, Outstanding Orchestrations (Drama Desk Awards) for Suffs, Outstanding Book of a Musical (Broadway or Off-Broadway) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Suffs, Outstanding Score (Broadway or Off-Broadway) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Suffs, Best Book of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Suffs, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for Suffs, Special Citation (Obie Awards) for As You Like It, Outstanding Lyrics (Drama Desk Awards) for SUFFS, Special Citation (Obie Awards) for As You Like It, Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for Twelfth Night, Jonathan Larson Grant () and Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical (The Lortels) for Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812.

What awards has Shaina Taub won?

Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for Suffs, Outstanding Book of a Musical (Broadway or Off-Broadway) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Suffs, Outstanding Score (Broadway or Off-Broadway) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Suffs, Best Book of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Suffs, Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for Suffs, Special Citation (Obie Awards) for As You Like It, Jonathan Larson Grant.

How many Broadway shows has Shaina Taub been in?

Shaina Taub has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

How many West End shows has Shaina Taub been in?

Shaina Taub has not appeared in the West End.

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