Thomas Kail
Also Credited As: Tommy Kail
Latest News on Thomas Kail:
HAMILTON Flash Sale to Launch for Wharton Center’s Cobb Great Hall Engagement (Nov 27, 2024)
Tickets to HAMILTON at the Hobby Center to go On Sale This Week (Nov 19, 2024)
HAMILTON to Launch #Ham4Ham Lottery in San Francisco (Nov 15, 2024)
HAMILTON Flash Sale to Launch for Wharton Center’s Cobb Great Hall Engagement (Nov 27, 2024)
Tickets to HAMILTON at the Hobby Center to go On Sale This Week (Nov 19, 2024)
HAMILTON to Launch #Ham4Ham Lottery in San Francisco (Nov 15, 2024)
BIO
Thomas Kail won the 2016 Tony Award for Best Direction of a Musical for Hamilton.
Broadway directing credits include Hamilton; In the Heights; Freestyle Love Supreme; Lombardi; and Magic/Bird. Off-Broadway selected directing credits include the world premiere of Hamilton, Dry Powder, Tiny Beautiful Things, and Kings at The Public Theater; the world premiere of The Wrong Man at MCC theatre, the world premiere of In the Heights, Broke-ology, and the world premiere of When I Come to Die at Lincoln Center Theater; and the world premiere of Daphne’s Dive at Signature Theatre.
Broadway producing credits include Derren Brown: Secret and Freestyle Love Supreme. Television directing and producing credits include Fosse/Verdon on FX and Grease: Live on Fox.
He is a recipient of a Kennedy Center Honor and is a graduate of Wesleyan University.
Productions
Movies
World's Best
[ 2023 ] producer
[ 2023 ] producer
Awards and Nominations
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2023 - Outstanding Direction of a Musical
Thomas Kail, Sweeney Todd
Drama League Awards - 2023 - Outstanding Direction of a Musical
Thomas Kail, Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
Drama Desk Awards - 2020 - Outstanding Director of a Musical
Thomas Kail, The Wrong Man
Olivier Awards - 2018 - Best Director
Thomas Kail , Hamilton
winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2016 - Best Direction of a Musical
Thomas Kail, Hamilton
winner
Tony Awards - 2016 - Best Direction of a Musical
Thomas Kail, Hamilton
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Director of a Musical
Thomas Kail, Hamilton
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Director of a Musical
Thomas Kail, Hamilton
winner
The Lortels - 2015 - Outstanding Director
Thomas Kail, Hamilton
Drama Desk Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Director of a Play
Thomas Kail, Family Furniture
Tony Awards - 2008 - Best Direction of a Musical
Thomas Kail, In The Heights
Drama Desk Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Director of a Play
Thomas Kail, In the Heights
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Director of a Musical
Thomas Kail, In the Heights
Videos
Video: What it's like playing Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash in The Ballad of Johnny and June
by Joshua Wright - May 29, 2024
Video: How Sutton Foster Juggled SWEENEY TODD & ONCE UPON A MATTRESS
by Michael Major - Feb 27, 2024
Video: Joe Locke on His 'Best Friend' Patti LuPone Seeing Him in SWEENEY TODD
by Michael Major - Feb 12, 2024
Video: First Look at the International Tour of HAMILTON in Rehearsal
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 10, 2023
Video: See Lin-Manuel Miranda & More on the Red Carpet of A BRIEF INTERMISSION at The Delacorte Theater
by Red Carpet - Sep 9, 2023
Video: Rachelle Ann Go, Jason Arrow, & More Lead HAMILTON International Tour; Meet the Cast!
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 18, 2023
Listen: Gaten Matarazzo and the Cast of SWEENEY TODD Perform 'Not While I'm Around'
by Stephi Wild - Jul 7, 2023
Video: Watch Alex Lacamoire Break Down SWEENEY TODD Orchestrations During Sitzprobe
by Blair Ingenthron - Jun 25, 2023
Video: Disney+ Drops WORLD'S BEST Musical Movie Trailer From FREESTYLE LOVE SUPREME Team
by Michael Major - May 31, 2023
Video: Josh Groban Reveals What's Really Inside the SWEENEY TODD Meat Pies on COLBERT
by Michael Major - Apr 18, 2023
Video: Josh Groban Reveals Why Starring in SWEENEY TODD Was a 'Big Risk' on CBS MORNINGS
by Michael Major - Apr 10, 2023
Video: SWEENEY TODD Opening Night Brings Out Lin-Manuel Miranda, Len Cariou And More!
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 27, 2023
Video: Josh Groban, Annaleigh Ashford & Company of SWEENEY TODD Celebrate Opening Night
by Opening Night - Mar 27, 2023
Video: Thomas Kail on Making a New Musical For TV With UP HERE on Hulu
by Backstage Live with Richard Ridge - Mar 24, 2023
Video: Steven Levenson & Danielle Sanchez-Witzel on Writing UP HERE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 23, 2023
Video: Mae Whitman & Carlos Valdes on Starring in UP HERE on Hulu
by Backstage Live with Richard Ridge - Mar 24, 2023
Video: Andréa Burns & Katie Finneran Talk Working Together in UP HERE
by Backstage Live with Richard Ridge - Mar 23, 2023
News
HAMILTON Flash Sale to Launch for Wharton Center’s Cobb Great Hall Engagement
Just in time for the holiday season, tickets for the return engagement of HAMILTON in Michigan will be on sale, for a limited time only. Learn more and see how to purchase!
Just in time for the holiday season, tickets for the return engagement of HAMILTON in Michigan will be on sale, for a limited time only. Learn more and see how to purchase!
Tickets to HAMILTON at the Hobby Center to go On Sale This Week
Single tickets for HAMILTON at the Hobby Center will go on sale to the public this week. There will be a lottery for 40 $10 seats for all performances. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Single tickets for HAMILTON at the Hobby Center will go on sale to the public this week. There will be a lottery for 40 $10 seats for all performances. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
HAMILTON to Launch #Ham4Ham Lottery in San Francisco
A digital lottery for HAMILTON tickets will begin in conjunction with the show’s first performance on Wednesday, November 27 in San Francisco at BroadwaySF’s Orpheum Theatre.
A digital lottery for HAMILTON tickets will begin in conjunction with the show’s first performance on Wednesday, November 27 in San Francisco at BroadwaySF’s Orpheum Theatre.
HAMILTON Tickets on Sale Next Week For Portland Run
Producer Jeffrey Seller and Broadway in Portland announced that single tickets for HAMILTON will go on sale to the public next week. Find out how to get tickets here!
Producer Jeffrey Seller and Broadway in Portland announced that single tickets for HAMILTON will go on sale to the public next week. Find out how to get tickets here!
Tickets to HAMILTON at Bass Hall to go on Sale This Week
Tickets for HAMILTON at Bass Concert Hall will go on sale this week. HAMILTON follows the rise of Founding Father Alexander Hamilton as he fights for honor, love, and a legacy that would shape the course of a nation. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Tickets for HAMILTON at Bass Concert Hall will go on sale this week. HAMILTON follows the rise of Founding Father Alexander Hamilton as he fights for honor, love, and a legacy that would shape the course of a nation. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Broadway Buying Guide: November 4, 2024- SWEPT AWAY Arrives on Broadway
Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, November 4, 2024.
Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, November 4, 2024.
Photos: First Look at the New Cast of HAMILTON in London
All new production photos have been released for HAMILTON at the Victoria Palace Theatre, where its currently booking until 27 September 2025. Check out the photos here!
All new production photos have been released for HAMILTON at the Victoria Palace Theatre, where its currently booking until 27 September 2025. Check out the photos here!
SWEENEY TODD 2023 Revival is Now Available at the Theatre on Film and Tape Archive
The 2023 revival of Sweeney Todd is now available at the New York Public Library For the Performing Arts as part of the Theatre on Film and Tape Archive. Learn more about the show and how to view it here!
The 2023 revival of Sweeney Todd is now available at the New York Public Library For the Performing Arts as part of the Theatre on Film and Tape Archive. Learn more about the show and how to view it here!
HAMILTON to Return to San Francisco in November
HAMILTON is coming back to SanFrancisco! The hit show will play BroadwaySF’s Orpheum Theatre for a limited six-week engagement beginning in November. Check out details on how to get tickets and more.
HAMILTON is coming back to SanFrancisco! The hit show will play BroadwaySF’s Orpheum Theatre for a limited six-week engagement beginning in November. Check out details on how to get tickets and more.
Broadway Buying Guide: October 28, 2024- Fall in Love with ROMEO + JULIET
Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, October 28, 2024.
Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, October 28, 2024.
Video: Inside the HAMILTON Orchestra Pit at The Buell Theatre
Go inside the HAMILTON orchestra pit at Denver's Buell Theatre in the video here!
Go inside the HAMILTON orchestra pit at Denver's Buell Theatre in the video here!
Tickets for Season's Final Five Broadway Shows on Sale at The Smith Center
Going on sale Friday, October 18: the final five shows of The Smith Center’s 2024-2025 Toyota Broadway Las Vegas® Series. The season features productions direct from Broadway that have been collectively showered with multiple Tony Awards®, Drama Desk Awards and Olivier Awards.
Going on sale Friday, October 18: the final five shows of The Smith Center’s 2024-2025 Toyota Broadway Las Vegas® Series. The season features productions direct from Broadway that have been collectively showered with multiple Tony Awards®, Drama Desk Awards and Olivier Awards.
HAMILTON Returns To The Orpheum, Tickets On Sale Thursday
HAMILTON is set to return to the Orpheum Theatre in Memphis from February 18 to March 2 as part of the 2024-2025 Broadway Season.
HAMILTON is set to return to the Orpheum Theatre in Memphis from February 18 to March 2 as part of the 2024-2025 Broadway Season.
Broadway Buying Guide: October 14, 2024- OUR TOWN, GYPSY, and More
Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, October 14, 2024.
Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, October 14, 2024.
Broadway Buying Guide: October 7, 2024- ELF Arrives for the Holiday Season
Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, October 7, 2024.
Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, October 7, 2024.
HAMILTON Tickets Go On Sale Next Week
Single tickets for HAMILTON at the Paramount will go on sale to the public on Tuesday, October 8 at 10am.
Single tickets for HAMILTON at the Paramount will go on sale to the public on Tuesday, October 8 at 10am.
Tickets For HAMILTON in Seattle Go on Sale Next Week
Single tickets for HAMILTON in Seattle will go on sale to the public on Tuesday, October 8 at 10am.
Single tickets for HAMILTON in Seattle will go on sale to the public on Tuesday, October 8 at 10am.
Broadway Buying Guide: September 30, 2024- TEETH Returns for Spooky Season
Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, September 30, 2024.
Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, September 30, 2024.
HAMILTON Holding Virtual Auditions For Hamilton, Burr & More
Hamilton is holding a virtual casting call for its next leading men. The blockbuster musical is searching for its next Alexander Hamilton, Aaron Burr, and George Washington. The casting call reveals that the nationwide search is for all of its companies, which includes Broadway, national tour, and beyond.
Hamilton is holding a virtual casting call for its next leading men. The blockbuster musical is searching for its next Alexander Hamilton, Aaron Burr, and George Washington. The casting call reveals that the nationwide search is for all of its companies, which includes Broadway, national tour, and beyond.
Broadway Buying Guide: September 23, 2024- See the New Stars of CABARET AT THE KIT KAT CLUB
Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, September 23, 2024.
Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, September 23, 2024.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What awards has Thomas Kail been nominated for?
Outstanding Direction of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Sweeney Todd, Outstanding Direction of a Musical (Drama League Awards) for Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for The Wrong Man, Best Director (Olivier Awards) for Hamilton, Best Direction of a Musical (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Hamilton, Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Hamilton, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Hamilton, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Hamilton, Outstanding Director (The Lortels) for Hamilton, Outstanding Director of a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Family Furniture, Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for In The Heights, Outstanding Director of a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for In the Heights and Outstanding Director of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for In the Heights.
What awards has Thomas Kail won?
Thomas Kail has won the following awards: Outstanding Direction of a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for Sweeney Todd, Best Direction of a Musical at the BroadwayWorld Awards for Hamilton, Best Direction of a Musical at the Tony Awards for Hamilton, Outstanding Director of a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for Hamilton, and Outstanding Director at The Lortels for Hamilton.
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