Tony Tanner
Latest News on Tony Tanner:
Christine Reisner To Celebrate Composer Albert Hague At Chelsea Table + Stage (Nov 26, 2024)
Interview: Martin Silvestri, Joel Higgins & Christine Andreas Talk About the Past and Future of THE FIELDS OF AMBROSIA at Surflight Theatre (Sep 3, 2022)
Tony Tanner, Tony-Nominated Director and Choreographer, Dies at Age 87 (Sep 17, 2020)
Christine Reisner To Celebrate Composer Albert Hague At Chelsea Table + Stage (Nov 26, 2024)
Interview: Martin Silvestri, Joel Higgins & Christine Andreas Talk About the Past and Future of THE FIELDS OF AMBROSIA at Surflight Theatre (Sep 3, 2022)
Tony Tanner, Tony-Nominated Director and Choreographer, Dies at Age 87 (Sep 17, 2020)
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Productions
[Broadway, 1982]
Director/Choreographer
Choreographer
Director
Writing
Lyricist
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
Christine Reisner To Celebrate Composer Albert Hague At Chelsea Table + Stage
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 26, 2024
Join Christine Reisner for Christmas with Uncle Albert: The Life and Songs of Albert Hague at Chelsea Table + Stage in December. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 26, 2024
Join Christine Reisner for Christmas with Uncle Albert: The Life and Songs of Albert Hague at Chelsea Table + Stage in December. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Interview: Martin Silvestri, Joel Higgins & Christine Andreas Talk About the Past and Future of THE FIELDS OF AMBROSIA at Surflight Theatre
by Ricky Pope - Sep 3, 2022
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.
by Ricky Pope - Sep 3, 2022
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
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 17, 2020
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.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 17, 2020
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
by BWW News Desk - Sep 15, 2018
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.
by BWW News Desk - Sep 15, 2018
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
by Gil Kaan - Sep 5, 2018
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.
by Gil Kaan - Sep 5, 2018
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
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 8, 2018
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.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 8, 2018
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
by Kyle Christopher West - Jun 6, 2018
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.
by Kyle Christopher West - Jun 6, 2018
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
by BWW News Desk - Sep 8, 2017
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.
by BWW News Desk - Sep 8, 2017
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
by BWW News Desk - Aug 29, 2017
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.
by BWW News Desk - Aug 29, 2017
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
by BWW News Desk - Aug 15, 2017
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.
by BWW News Desk - Aug 15, 2017
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?
by Robert Diamond - Apr 9, 2017
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.
by Robert Diamond - Apr 9, 2017
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
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 28, 2017
Elton John, Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice will join forces on an animated big screen adaptation of JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT.
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 28, 2017
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
by BWW News Desk - May 20, 2016
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.
by BWW News Desk - May 20, 2016
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
by BWW News Desk - May 20, 2016
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.
by BWW News Desk - May 20, 2016
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
by Louisa Brady - May 14, 2016
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.
by Louisa Brady - May 14, 2016
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
by BWW News Desk - May 5, 2016
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.
by BWW News Desk - May 5, 2016
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
by BWW News Desk - Mar 5, 2016
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.
by BWW News Desk - Mar 5, 2016
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
by Sally Henry Fuller - Dec 13, 2015
Sally Darling returns to Don't Tell Mama in 'Perspectives', the latest in her acclaimed signature series of themed programs, December 13th in NYC.
by Sally Henry Fuller - Dec 13, 2015
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
by BWW News Desk - Jul 14, 2015
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!
by BWW News Desk - Jul 14, 2015
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
by BWW News Desk - Jul 11, 2015
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.
by BWW News Desk - Jul 11, 2015
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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