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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.  

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Productions

Sweeney ToddSweeney Todd
 
[Broadway, 2023]
Director
HamiltonHamilton
 
[West End, 2021]
Director
The Wrong ManThe Wrong Man
 
[Off-Broadway, 2019]
Director
Freestyle Love SupremeFreestyle Love Supreme
 
[Broadway, 2019]
Director
Derren Brown: SecretDerren Brown: Secret
 
[Broadway, 2019]
Producer
Freestyle Love SupremeFreestyle Love Supreme
 
[Off-Broadway, 2019]
Director/Producer
Hamilton (And Peggy Company)Hamilton (And Peggy Company)
 
[US Tour, 2019]
Director
KingsKings
 
[Off-Broadway, 2018]
Director
Hamilton (Philip Company)Hamilton (Philip Company)
 
[US Tour, 2018]
Director
Tiny Beautiful ThingsTiny Beautiful Things
 
[Off-Broadway, 2017]
Director
Hamilton (Angelica Company)Hamilton (Angelica Company)
 
[US Tour, 2017]
Director
Tiny Beautiful ThingsTiny Beautiful Things
 
[Off-Broadway, 2016]
Director
Hamilton (Eliza Company)Hamilton (Eliza Company)
 
[US Tour, 2016]
Director
Director
Daphne's DiveDaphne's Dive
 
[New York, 2016]
Director
Dry PowderDry Powder
 
[Off-Broadway, 2016]
Director
Grease: LiveGrease: Live
 
[Motion Picture, 2016]
Director
HamiltonHamilton
 
[Broadway, 2015]
Director
HamiltonHamilton
 
[Off-Broadway, 2015]
Director
Faust: The ConcertFaust: The Concert
 
[New York, 2014]
Performer
Magic/BirdMagic/Bird
 
[Broadway, 2012]
Director
In the HeightsIn the Heights
 
[US Tour, 2011]
Director
When I Come to DieWhen I Come to Die
 
[Off-Broadway, 2011]
Director
LombardiLombardi
 
[Broadway, 2010]
Director
In the HeightsIn the Heights
 
[US Tour, 2009]
Director
Broke-ologyBroke-ology
 
[Off-Broadway, 2009]
Director
In the HeightsIn the Heights
 
[Broadway, 2008]
Director
The 24 Hour Plays 2007
 
[Broadway, 2007]
Director
In the Heights
 
[Off-Broadway, 2007]
Director
Director
In the Heights
 
[Waterford, CT (Regional), 2005]
Director

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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

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HAMILTON Premium Tickets Released at The Smith Center Photo
HAMILTON Premium Tickets Released at The Smith Center
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 15, 2025

Additional, premium tickets have been released for the upcoming 16-show run of Hamilton at The Smith Center, May 20-June 1, 2025. Based on Ron Chernow's acclaimed biography and set to a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, R&B and Broadway, Hamilton has had a profound impact on culture, politics and education.
Leslie Odom Jr. to Return to HAMILTON For Limited Engagement This Fall Photo
Leslie Odom Jr. to Return to HAMILTON For Limited Engagement This Fall
by Michael Major - Apr 14, 2025

Leslie Odom Jr. will reprise his Tony-winning role of Aaron Burr in the Broadway production of Hamilton this fall! In honor of the Broadway production's 10th anniversary, Odom Jr. will join the Broadway cast for 12 weeks.
TINY BEAUTIFUL THINGS Comes to Crescent City Stage Photo
TINY BEAUTIFUL THINGS Comes to Crescent City Stage
by Stephi Wild - Apr 14, 2025

Tiny Beautiful Things is coming to Crescent City Stage for the 2025-26 season. The production is based on the book by Cheryl Strayed, adapted for the stage by Nia Vardalos, and co-conceived by Marshall Heyman, Thomas Kail and Nia Vardalos.
HAMILTON Cast Recording to Join the National Recording Registry Photo
HAMILTON Cast Recording to Join the National Recording Registry
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 9, 2025

The original cast recording of Broadway's Hamilton has been selected to join the National Recording Registry of the Library of Congress, joining a selection that also includes the original recordings of Guys and Dolls, Gypsy, and Sweeney Todd.
HAMILTON and More Join DPAC's 2025/26 Season Photo
HAMILTON and More Join DPAC's 2025/26 Season
by Stephi Wild - Apr 9, 2025

DPAC has announced the return of five great Broadway shows in the 2025 / 2026 season, including Hamilton and four more of Broadway’s biggest hits.  Tickets to each show will go on sale this spring and summer.  
Photos: Lin-Manuel Miranda Shares First HAMILTON Artwork Drafts Photo
Photos: Lin-Manuel Miranda Shares First HAMILTON Artwork Drafts
by Michael Major - Apr 8, 2025

For his latest Hamil-ten Hamil-Tuesday, Lin-Manuel Miranda has shared the first drafts of the artwork for the musical's Broadway debut. The photos reveal the nine finalists that didn't make the cut, alongside the musical's iconic artwork.
Review: HAMILTON at Bass Concert Hall Photo
Review: HAMILTON at Bass Concert Hall
by Joni Lorraine - Mar 31, 2025

It’s back, and we were in the Room Where It Happened. Lin-Manuel Miranda’s HAMILTON is running here in Austin through April 6th. Inspired by Ron Chernow’s 2004 biography Alexander Hamilton, the musical premiered Off-Broadway in 2015 at The Public Theater before transferring to Broadway later that year, where it became a cultural phenomenon. Can you believe it? TEN years ago? 
WICKED and More Set for 2025-2026 Broadway Season at the West Herr Auditorium Theatre Photo
WICKED and More Set for 2025-2026 Broadway Season at the West Herr Auditorium Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 20, 2025

The 2025-2026 Broadway Season at the West Herr Auditorium Theatre has been revealed, including CLUE, & JULIET, KIMBERLY AKIMBO, A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE Neil Diamond MUSICAL and SUFFS. WICKED and SPAMALOT. Learn more!
Freestyle Love Supreme Adds Performance At The Gramercy Theatre Photo
Freestyle Love Supreme Adds Performance At The Gramercy Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Mar 19, 2025

Due to popular demand, Freestyle Love Supreme has added a late-night performance at the Gramercy Theatre. Learn more about the upcoming performances here!
HAMILTON, HADESTOWN, and More Set For Marcus Center's 2025/26 Season Photo
HAMILTON, HADESTOWN, and More Set For Marcus Center's 2025/26 Season
by Stephi Wild - Mar 18, 2025

The 2025/26 Broadway at the Marcus Center season has been announced, along with the new MPAC Presents Jazz and Dance series for 2025/26. Learn more about the season here!
HAMILTON Lottery For $10 Tickets At Hult Center Now Live Photo
HAMILTON Lottery For $10 Tickets At Hult Center Now Live
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 15, 2025

Hult Center has announced a digital lottery for HAMILTON tickets will begin in conjunction with the show's first performance on Tuesday, March 25 in Eugene, OR at the Hult Center.  A limited number of tickets will be available for every performance for $10 each. 
HAMILTON to Launch #HAM4HAM Lottery for Austin Engagement Photo
HAMILTON to Launch #HAM4HAM Lottery for Austin Engagement
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 14, 2025

A digital lottery for HAMILTON tickets will begin in conjunction with the show’s first performance on Tuesday, March 25 in Austin at Bass Concert Hall. Learn how to purchase tickets.
A Guide to Upcoming Movie Musicals- MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG, GUYS & DOLLS & More Photo
A Guide to Upcoming Movie Musicals- MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG, GUYS & DOLLS & More
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 14, 2025

Though many are eagerly awaiting Wicked: For Good, there are plenty of other upcoming movie musicals to get Broadway fans on their feet, some of which we will see before November. Take a look at our guide to all upcoming movie musicals!
Tickets For The Return Of HAMILTON at the Ohio Theatre Are on Sale Now Photo
Tickets For The Return Of HAMILTON at the Ohio Theatre Are on Sale Now
by Stephi Wild - Mar 14, 2025

Single tickets for HAMILTON are on sale to the public. This return engagement will again take to the Ohio Theatre (39 E. State St.) stage for a two-week run. Learn more here!
James Monroe Iglehart, Christopher Jackson and Utkarsh Ambudkar to Join FREESTYLE LOV Photo
James Monroe Iglehart, Christopher Jackson and Utkarsh Ambudkar to Join FREESTYLE LOVE SUPREME Shows
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 12, 2025

Freestyle Love Supreme will welcome Tony Award Winner James Monroe Iglehart and Grammy Award Winner and Tony Nominee Christopher Jackson and actor, rapper and singer Utkarsh Ambudkar to be featured on the mic at their upcoming shows. Learn more!
HAMILTON, & JULIET, and More Set For Broadway in Indianapolis 2025-2026 Season Photo
HAMILTON, & JULIET, and More Set For Broadway in Indianapolis 2025-2026 Season
by Stephi Wild - Mar 12, 2025

Broadway in Indianapolis has announced its 2025/2026 season with MJ, & Juliet, The Wiz, Hamilton, Les Miserables, Beauty and the Beast, and Clue. Learn more about the lineup here!
West End Production of HAMILTON Extends Booking Photo
West End Production of HAMILTON Extends Booking
by Stephi Wild - Mar 11, 2025

The West End production of HAMILTON at the Victoria Palace Theatre has extended booking until Saturday 28 March 2026. Learn more about how to get tickets here!
HAMILTON On Sale This Month At Playhouse Square Photo
HAMILTON On Sale This Month At Playhouse Square
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 3, 2025

Single tickets for HAMILTON will go on sale to the public on Monday, March 10 at 10:00 a.m. at Playhouse Square.
THE GREAT GATSBY, THE SOUND OF MUSIC and More Set for 25/26 Broadway In Boston Season Photo
THE GREAT GATSBY, THE SOUND OF MUSIC and More Set for 25/26 Broadway In Boston Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 26, 2025

The 2025/2026 Broadway In Boston Season at the Citizens Opera House and the Emerson Colonial Theatre has been revealed, including The Great Gatsby and more. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.
THE OUTSIDERS, KIMBERLY AKIMBO, And More Announced for Broadway In Louisville 2025-20 Photo
THE OUTSIDERS, KIMBERLY AKIMBO, And More Announced for Broadway In Louisville 2025-2026 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 26, 2025

PNC Broadway in Louisville has announced its 2025-2026 Season which boasts five Louisville premieres including the 2024 Tony Award-winning Best Musical THE OUTSIDERS.
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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 several prestigious awards, including: 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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