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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


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.
Photos: ROMEO + JULIET Company Celebrates Opening Night

Just last week, Broadway's best came out to celebrate opening night of ROMEO + JULIET, which is now running at the Circle in the Square Theatre. BroadwayWorld was there for the big night and you can check out photos of the cast and creative team on the red carpet below!
Video: ROMEO + JULIET Celebrates Opening Night

50th Street was feeling the love last night, where Romeo + Juliet officially opened on Broadway. Go inside the big opening night with the cast and creative team, including Rachel Zegler and Kit Connor, in this video.
Rachel Zegler Sings 'Man of the House' from ROMEO + JULIET

Jack Antono and Rachel Zegler have released “Man of the House,” from Romeo + Juliet on Broadway. Get a first listen to the song performed by Zegler and written alongside Ryan Beatty.
Photos: Rachel Zegler, Kit Connor, and the ROMEO + JULIET Cast Take Opening Night Bows

ROMEO + JULIET officially opened on Broadway on October 24. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos of the cast taking their opening night bows in the photos here!
Review Roundup: ROMEO + JULIET Starring Rachel Zegler and Kit Connor

Shakespeare's classic tragedy, Romeo + Juliet is now open on Broadway in a modern new production from Tony Award-winner Sam Gold! Did critics fall in love with the new staging of the world's most famous love story? Read the reviews below!
ROMEO + JULIET Single by Rachel Zegler Coming Tomorrow

Just in time for the official opening of Romeo + Juliet, producer Jack Antonoff will be sharing a new single from the production sung by Rachel Zegler. Titled Man of the House, the song will be released tomorrow, October 25. Listen to a preview of it here!
Photos: Kit Connor and Rachel Zegler in ROMEO + JULIET on Broadway

Get a first look at production photos of ROMEO + JULIET on Broadway here! The new Broadway revival of ROMEO + JULIET stars Kit Connor as ‘Romeo’ and Rachel Zegler as ‘Juliet.’
Tickets to MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL at Old National Centre to go on Sale Tomorrow

The first North American tour of Moulin Rouge! The Musical will play in Indianapolis at Old National Centre.

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 received Outstanding Choreographer honors from The Lortels for both The Lucky Ones and Kung Fu.

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