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BIO

Sonya Tayeh is a New York City based Tony Award winning choreographer and director. Since paving her professional career her work has been characterized as a blend of powerful versatility and theatrical range. Upcoming: Gatsby (A.R.T/Dir. Rachel Chavkin). Selected credits include: Moulin Rouge! The Musical! (Broadway, World Wide/Dir. Alex Timbers), The Sign in Sidney Brustein’s Window (Broadway/Dir. Anne Kauffman), Is It Thursday Yet? (La Jolla Playhouse and Perelman Arts Center/Directed, Conceived and Co Choreographed), Sing Street (Huntington Theatre, Boston/Dir. Rebecca Taichman), Martha Graham Dance Company (Joyce Theatre/Tour), American Ballet Theatre/What Becomes of Love Dance Film, Unveiling with Moses Sumney and dancers (Fall For Dance/City Center), The Lucky Ones (Ars Nova/Dir. Anne Kauffman), Hundred Days (New York Theatre Workshop/Dir. Anne Kauffman), Kung Fu (Signature Theatre/Dir. Leigh Silverman). She has received many accolades for her versatile work, including a Tony award, two Emmy nominations, two Drama Desk awards, an Obie Award and two Lucille Lortel Awards for Outstanding Choreography.



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Productions

 
[Broadway, 2024]
Choreography
Movement Direction
 
[Broadway, 2023]
Movement Direction
 
[Off-Broadway, 2022]
Original Choreographer
 
[US Tour, 2022]
Choreographer
 
[West End, 2022]
Choreographer
 
[West End, 2021] [Replacement]
Choreographer[Replacement]
 
[Off-Broadway, 2019]
Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 2019]
Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 2019]
Choreographer
 
[Boston, 2018]
Choreographer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2018]
Choreographer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2017]
Movement Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2017]
Choreographer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2017]
Choreographer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2015]
Choreographer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2014]
Choreographer

Awards and Nominations


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2020 - Outstanding Choreography

Sonya Tayeh, Moulin Rouge!


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2020 - Outstanding Choreographer

Sonya Tayeh, Moulin Rouge!


winner
Tony Awards - 2020 - Best Choreography

Sonya Tayeh, Moulin Rouge!


winner
The Lortels - 2018 - Outstanding Choreographer

Sonya Tayeh, The Lucky Ones

Drama Desk Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Choreography

Sonya Tayeh, Kung Fu


winner
The Lortels - 2014 - Outstanding Choreographer

Sonya Tayeh, Kung Fu

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News


Video: The Ladies of THE OUTSIDERS Show Off Their Broadway Crib

When Tilly Evans-Krueger, SarahGrace Mariani, and Melody Rose aren't going head to head onstage in Broadway's The Outsiders, you'll find them backstage at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre in their girls-only dressing room! Watch in this video!
Cuba's Malpaso Dance Company Returns to Boston

Celebrity Series of Boston will present the return engagement of Malpaso Dance Company, Cuba’s foremost contemporary dance ensemble, for three performances. Learn more here!
Andy Karl And Samantha Dodemaide To Join MOULIN ROUGE! On Broadway This January

Moulin Rouge! The Musical on Broadway will welcome Olivier Award-winner and Tony Award nominee Andy Karl in the role of “The Duke of Monroth” and Samantha Dodemaide making her Broadway debut as 'Nini' beginning Tuesday, January 28, 2025.
Latest Standings Announced For The 2024 BWW Boston Awards

Don't miss your chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Boston Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Boy George To Return To MOULIN ROUGE! On Broadway This March

Moulin Rouge! The Musical will welcome back global icon & Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter & trailblazer Boy George in the role of “Harold Zidler” beginning Tuesday March 18, 2025.
Tickets to MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL at Old National Centre On Sale Tomorrow

The first North American tour of Moulin Rouge! The Musical, winner of 10 Tony Awards including Best Musical, will play in Indianapolis at Old National Centre. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Interview: Janet Eilber talks MARTHA GRAHAM DANCE COMPANY'S American Legacies and more

Janet Eilber was a high school senior at Michigan’s Interlochen School for the Arts when she first crossed paths with modern dance legend Martha Graham (1894–1991). After auditioning for Graham, the dancer and actor attended the Juilliard School at Graham’s recommendation, and subsequently joined the doyenne’s eponymous dance company where she became a soloist at age 21, dancing many of the roles made famous by Graham.
Review: MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL at CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre

What did our critic think of MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL at CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre?
MOULIN ROUGE! On Sale This Friday At Kravis Center

Single tickets for the acclaimed musical MOULIN ROUGE will be available at the Kravis Center starting Friday, November 22.
REDCAT Presents Holland Andrews In December

Vocalist, clarinetist, and composer Holland Andrews will perform 'Where The Apple Fell' at REDCAT on December 14, exploring a new sonic world and the transmission of spirit.
Joffrey Ballet Reveals Winners Of 15th Annual Winning Works

The Joffrey Ballet announced the winners of its 15th annual Winning Works competition, with new performances set to premiere from March 14-23, 2025, showcasing innovative choreography. Learn more!
Photos: MOULIN ROUGE! Welcomes Arianna Rosario and More To Its National Tour

The new North American tour cast of Moulin Rouge! is carting its kickline across the nation! Get a first look at the newest crop of bohemians to hit the road in the iconic jukebox love story in new photos below!
Robert Petkoff to Join MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL on Broadway

Moulin Rouge! The Musical will welcome Broadway veteran Robert Petkoff in the role of 'Harold Zidler' beginning this month. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
Photos: MOULIN ROUGE! Stars Solea Pfeiffer & John Cardoza Meet the Press

Solea Pfeiffer and John Cardoza are now starring as Satine and Christian in Moulin Rouge! The Musical, currently running at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre on Broadway. See photos of the new stars as they met the press below!
Photos: Solea Pfeiffer & John Cardoza in MOULIN ROUGE!

New cast members have joined the company of Moulin Rouge! The Musical, including Solea Pfeiffer, John Cardoza, and Pepe Muñoz. Check out first photos of the new cast in action here.
Photos: Rachel Zegler Dresses as Nicole Scherzinger as Norma Desmond for Halloween

Last night at the stage door for the revival of ROMEO + JULIET, Rachel Zegler, who plays Juliet in the Sam Gold directed production, greeted the Halloween audience and fans seeking her autograph not as herself but as Nicole Scherzinger as Norma Desmond. See photos here! 
Video: Rachel Zegler and Kit Connor Talk ROMEO + JULIET While Playing With Puppies

Shakespeare's classic tragedy, Romeo + Juliet is now open on Broadway in a modern new production from Tony Award-winner Sam Gold, starring Kit Connor as 'Romeo' and Rachel Zegler as 'Juliet'. Watch here as the stars discuss the show, while playing with puppies!
Review: MOULIN ROUGE at Orpheum Memphis

Truth. Beauty. Freedom. Love. The Bohemian ideals combined with a spectacular medley of tunes, some incredible choreography, and a love story for the ages. 
Interview: How Intimacy Director Claire Warden Is Crafting Safe Spaces on Stage and Screen

BroadwayWorld interviewed Broadway's Romeo + Juliet Intimacy Director Claire Warden. In the interview Warden discusses her commitment to safety and consent, the role of an intimacy director, the rehearsal and preparation process, and more.
Rachel Zegler and Jack Antonoff to Perform on THE LATE SHOW Tomorrow

Tune into The Late Show with Stephen Colbert on Tuesday, October 29 for a special performance by the cast of Broadway's Romeo + Juliet! Rachel Zegler, composer Jack Antonoff, and the cast of the production are scheduled to perform at least one piece of new music from the show.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Sonya Tayeh been nominated for?

Outstanding Choreography (Drama Desk Awards) for Moulin Rouge!, Outstanding Choreographer (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Moulin Rouge!, Best Choreography (Tony Awards) for Moulin Rouge!, Outstanding Choreographer (The Lortels) for The Lucky Ones, Outstanding Choreography (Drama Desk Awards) for Kung Fu and Outstanding Choreographer (The Lortels) for Kung Fu.

What awards has Sonya Tayeh won?

Sonya Tayeh has won several prestigious awards, including Outstanding Choreography at the Drama Desk Awards for Moulin Rouge!, Outstanding Choreographer at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Moulin Rouge!, and Best Choreography at the Tony Awards for Moulin Rouge!. Additionally, she won Outstanding Choreographer at The Lortels for The Lucky Ones and Outstanding Choreographer at The Lortels for Kung Fu.

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