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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
1974
Sidney Prince [Replacement]

[Broadway]
1973
Brian Runicles

[US Tour]
Bus and Truck Tour, 1970
George M. Cohan

[Broadway]
Broadway Production, 1965
Arthur Kipps [Replacement]

Productions

 
[Broadway, 1989]
Director/Choreographer
Choreographer
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 1986]
Director
 
[Broadway, 1982]
Director/Choreographer
Choreographer
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 1981]
Director/Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 1981]
Director
 
[Broadway, 1978]
Director
 
[Broadway, 1976]
Choreographer
Director

Writing


Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 1982 - Outstanding Director of a Musical

Tony Tanner, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

Tony Awards - 1982 - Best Choreography

Tony Tanner, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

Tony Awards - 1982 - Best Direction of a Musical

Tony Tanner , Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

News


Interview: Martin Silvestri, Joel Higgins & Christine Andreas Talk About the Past and Future of THE FIELDS OF AMBROSIA at Surflight Theatre

One of the most enduring of human beliefs is the idea of the existence of an afterlife. All sorts of terrors and challenges can be endured in an earthly life if one believes in a world beyond where things will be not only better but perfect. That is one of the central ideas of THE FIELDS OF AMBROSIA, a musical that is opening next week at Surflight Theatre in Beach Haven, NJ on Long Beach Island.
Tony Tanner, Tony-Nominated Director and Choreographer, Dies at Age 87

Tony Tanner, beloved US and UK actor, director, playwright and choreographer, died on September 8, 2020 at his home in Los Angeles at the age of 87.
Tony Tanner Directs World Premiere of GIVE ME THE SUN

Acclaimed director Tony Tanner will world premiere Give Me the Sun, his riveting adaptation of Henrik Ibsen's Ghosts, at The Lounge Theatre in Hollywood on September 15, 2018.
BWW Interview: Multi-faceted Tony Tanner GIVEs ME THE SUNny & Dark Sides of Making Theatre For Years

Theatre veteran Tony Tanner's latest directorial project GIVE ME THE SUN, his adaptation of Ibsen's GHOSTS, world premieres September 15, 2018 at the Lounge Theatre. The actor/writer/director, having worked with a Who's Who of theatrical talents, allowed me to pick his brain on his extensive theatrical history.
Tony Tanner Directs World Premiere of GIVE ME THE SUN

Acclaimed director Tony Tanner will world premiere Give Me the Sun, his riveting adaptation of Henrik Ibsen's Ghosts, at The Lounge Theatre in Hollywood on September 15, 2018.
Swarner, Bell, and Soldo to Lead THE MUSIC MAN at The Firehouse Theatre

The Wells Fargo Wagon is a-coming down the street and, from July 25th-August 19th, it'll be parked onstage of Farmers Branch's The Firehouse Theatre in their upcoming production of THE MUSIC MAN. Directed by Bruce Coleman, with music direction by Bryce Biffle and choreography by Bethany Lortenzen, the classic musical is sure to be a hot ticket.
MARION BRIDGE Set for West Coast Premiere at Son of Semele Theater

SJB Productions presents the West Coast Premiere of 'Marion Bridge' by award-winning Canadian playwright Daniel MacIvor. The guest production runs September 8 through September 24 for a limited Los Angeles engagement at Son of Semele Theater in Los Angeles.
MARION BRIDGE Gets West Coast Premiere Next Week at Son of Semele Theater

SJB Productions presents the West Coast Premiere of 'Marion Bridge' by award-winning Canadian playwright Daniel MacIvor. The guest production runs September 8 through September 24 for a limited Los Angeles engagement at Son of Semele Theater in Los Angeles.
MARION BRIDGE Set for West Coast Premiere at Son of Semele Theater

SJB Productions presents the West Coast Premiere of 'Marion Bridge' by award-winning Canadian playwright Daniel MacIvor. The guest production runs September 8 through September 24 for a limited Los Angeles engagement at Son of Semele Theater in Los Angeles.
JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT Headed Back to Broadway & West End for One Night Concerts?

Andrew Lloyd Webber was backstage today at the Olivier Awards and talked about JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT, and his hopes for what we'll next see of the show that's about to celebrate its 50th Anniversary.
Elton John, Tim Rice & Andrew Lloyd Webber Team for JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT Animated Film Featuring New Music

Elton John, Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice will join forces on an animated big screen adaptation of JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT.
Impulses Dance Theatre Arts Presents MARGARET BEALS: FILMS and STORIES

Margaret Beals, dancer, choreographer, pioneer in the art of dance improvisation, and unique theatrical performer, announces a special May Weekend of two new programs on the series MARGARET BEALS: FILMS and STORIES, May 20-22, 7 PM, at The Cloud House Studio, 104 West 17th Street.   In her characteristically charming and spontaneous style, Beals will introduce and comment on all films, which include performances in studios, theaters and the famous Village nightclub The Bottom Line.  
MARGARET BEALS: FILMS AND STORIES Set for May Weekend at The Cloud House Studio

Margaret Beals, dancer, choreographer, pioneer in the art of dance improvisation, and unique theatrical performer, announces a special May Weekend of two new programs on the series MARGARET BEALS: FILMS and STORIES, May 20-22, 7 PM, at The Cloud House Studio, 104 West 17th Street.
Impulses Dance Theatre Arts Presents MARGARET BEALS: FILMS and STORIES

Margaret Beals, dancer, choreographer, pioneer in the art of dance improvisation, and unique theatrical performer, announces a special May Weekend of two new programs on the series MARGARET BEALS: FILMS and STORIES, May 20-22, 7 PM, at The Cloud House Studio, 104 West 17th Street.   In her characteristically charming and spontaneous style, Beals will introduce and comment on all films, which include performances in studios, theaters and the famous Village nightclub The Bottom Line.  
MARGARET BEALS: FILMS AND STORIES Set for May Weekend at The Cloud House Studio

Margaret Beals, dancer, choreographer, pioneer in the art of dance improvisation, and unique theatrical performer, announces a special May Weekend of two new programs on the series MARGARET BEALS: FILMS and STORIES, May 20-22, 7 PM, at The Cloud House Studio, 104 West 17th Street.
Dance Pioner Margaret Beals to Appear Live, on Film at Cloud House Studio This Spring

Impulses Dance Theatre Arts presents six Sunday and Monday evening dance film screenings in March at 7pm and one Marathon screening on Monday, March 28, 2pm-9pm, of major dance works by Margaret Beals, choreographer, solo dancer and pioneer in the art of dance improvisation.
Sally Darling Brings PERSPECTIVES to Don't Tell Mama

Sally Darling returns to Don't Tell Mama in 'Perspectives', the latest in her acclaimed signature series of themed programs, December 13th in NYC.
Photo Flash: THE MISANTHROPE Opens to Sold-Out House at Kings Road Park

The Classical Theatre Lab and the City of West Hollywood opened Moliere's 'The Misanthrope' to a sold-out house Saturday, July 11th at Kings Road Park in West Hollywood, CA. Scroll down for photos from the show!
The Classical Theatre Lab & the City of West Hollywood Present THE MISANTHROPE, Beginning Today

The Classical Theatre Lab and the City of West Hollywood present Moliere's comic masterpiece The Misanthrope, freely adapted and directed by award-winning director Tony Tanner, produced by Suzanne Hunt and Alex Wells.
The Classical Theatre Lab & the City of West Hollywood to Present THE MISANTHROPE

The Classical Theatre Lab and the City of West Hollywood present Moliere's comic masterpiece The Misanthrope, freely adapted and directed by award-winning director Tony Tanner, produced by Suzanne Hunt and Alex Wells.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Tony Tanner been in?

Tony Tanner has appeared on Broadway in 3 shows.

How many West End shows has Tony Tanner been in?

Tony Tanner has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Tony Tanner been nominated for?

Outstanding Director of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Best Choreography (Tony Awards) for Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat and Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.

How many shows has Tony Tanner written?

Tony Tanner has written 1 shows including A Musical Merchant of Venice (Lyricist).

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