Twyla Tharp
Birth Place: Portland, IN, USA
Latest News on Twyla Tharp:
Review: TWYLA THARP DANCE DIAMOND JUBILEE at The Kennedy Center (Mar 29, 2025)
Twyla Tharp Dance Will Debut at Overture Center For 60th Anniversary Tour (Mar 28, 2025)
American Ballet Theatre To Host 2025 Spring Gala In May (Mar 26, 2025)
Review: TWYLA THARP DANCE DIAMOND JUBILEE at The Kennedy Center (Mar 29, 2025)
Twyla Tharp Dance Will Debut at Overture Center For 60th Anniversary Tour (Mar 28, 2025)
American Ballet Theatre To Host 2025 Spring Gala In May (Mar 26, 2025)
BIO
Twyla Tharp is an American born artist.
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Productions
Writing
Conceiver
Conceiver
Bookwriter
Bookwriter
Conceiver
Conceiver
Movies
Tank Dive: Excerpts
[ 1965 ] choreographer
[ 1965 ] choreographer
Hair
[ 1979 ] choreographer
[ 1979 ] choreographer
Ragtime
[ 1981 ] choreographer
[ 1981 ] choreographer
White Nights
[ 1985 ] choreographer
[ 1985 ] choreographer
I'll Do Anything
[ 1994 ] choreographer
[ 1994 ] choreographer
Awards and Nominations
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2010 - Outstanding Choreography
Twyla Tharp, Come Fly Away
Tony Awards - 2010 - Best Choreography
Twyla Tharp, Come Fly Away
winner
Drama League Awards - 2003 - Distinguished Achivement in Musical Theatre
Twyla Tharp
winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2003 - Outstanding Choreography
Twyla Tharp, - Movin' Out
winner
Tony Awards - 2003 - Best Choreography
Twyla Tharp, Movin' Out
Tony Awards - 2003 - Best Direction of a Musical
Twyla Tharp, Movin' Out
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2002 - Outstanding Choreography
Twyla Tharp, Movin' Out
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2002 - Outstanding Director - Musical
Twyla Tharp, Movin' Out
Videos
Video: Watch Lorin Latarro's Sensational Choreography in THE WHO'S TOMMY
by Nicole Rosky - 2024-04-22 13:51:47
Video: New Trailer For American Ballet Theatre Studio at The Joyce Theater
by Joshua Wright - 2024-03-07 15:22:15
Video: First Look at Sufjan Stevens, Justin Peck and Jackie Sibblies Drury's ILLINOISE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2024-01-24 12:31:33
VIDEO: Watch The Royal Ballet Celebrate The Legacy of Nijinska with Extended Insight
by Blair Ingenthron - 2023-11-25 12:29:33
Video: Full Cast and Creative Team Announced for NEW YORK, NEW YORK; Plus Watch a New Trailer!
by Nicole Rosky - 2023-02-01 12:00:20
VIDEO: Pacific Northwest Ballet In Balanchine's DIAMONDS Coming To The Joyce
by Alan Henry - 2022-05-17 12:50:06
VIDEO: Pacific Northwest Ballet In Crystal Pite's PLOT POINT Coming To The Joyce
by Alan Henry - 2022-05-04 17:35:55
VIDEO: The Joyce at Lincoln Center to Present Pacific Northwest Ballet
by Alan Henry - 2022-04-28 15:28:52
VIDEO: Get A First Look At ABT STUDIO COMPANY SPRING FESTIVAL; Premieres Next Month!
by Stephi Wild - 2021-05-18 05:14:24
VIDEO: Watch New Video from Nainnoh, Featuring Kristine Bendul and Abdiel Jacobsen!
by Nicole Rosky - 2020-12-09 11:01:00
VIDEO: On This Day, September 30- Billy Joel and Twyla Tharp's MOVIN' OUT Leaps Onto Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - 2019-09-30 12:01:00
VIDEO: Derek Hough-Led SINGIN' IN THE RAIN is Still in The Works
by Stephi Wild - 2019-03-01 06:33:09
VIDEO: The Joyce Theater Previews Fall/Winter Season - 'Be Moved All Season Long'
by Alan Henry - 2018-08-23 11:29:06
VIDEO: American Ballet Theatre Previews Fall Season Featuring World Premieres by Michelle Dorrance and Jessica Lang
by Alan Henry - 2018-08-21 10:51:42
VIDEO: The Joyce Presents THE SARASOTA BALLET Beginning August 14th
by Alan Henry - 2018-07-23 14:15:59
VIDEO: On This Day, September 30- Billy Joel and Twyla Tharp's MOVIN' OUT Leaps Onto Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - 2017-09-30 00:01:01
News
Review: TWYLA THARP DANCE DIAMOND JUBILEE at The Kennedy Center
by Emily Berger - Mar 29, 2025
What did our critic think of TWYLA THARP DANCE DIAMOND JUBILEE at The Kennedy Center?
by Emily Berger - Mar 29, 2025
What did our critic think of TWYLA THARP DANCE DIAMOND JUBILEE at The Kennedy Center?
Twyla Tharp Dance Will Debut at Overture Center For 60th Anniversary Tour
by Stephi Wild - Mar 28, 2025
Twyla Tharp Dance will celebrate its 60th anniversary and Overture Center debut next month in Overture Hall. Tickets are available online now. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 28, 2025
Twyla Tharp Dance will celebrate its 60th anniversary and Overture Center debut next month in Overture Hall. Tickets are available online now. Learn more here!
American Ballet Theatre To Host 2025 Spring Gala In May
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 26, 2025
American Ballet Theatre will celebrate its 85th anniversary at the 2025 Spring Gala on Wednesday, May 28, at Cipriani South Street in New York City. This special evening will honor Susan and Leonard Feinstein for their extraordinary support of ABT over more than two decades, championing education, the creation of new works, and the strength and sustainability of the Company.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 26, 2025
American Ballet Theatre will celebrate its 85th anniversary at the 2025 Spring Gala on Wednesday, May 28, at Cipriani South Street in New York City. This special evening will honor Susan and Leonard Feinstein for their extraordinary support of ABT over more than two decades, championing education, the creation of new works, and the strength and sustainability of the Company.
Review: TWYLA THARP DANCE DIAMOND JUBILEE at NY City Center is Scintillating
by Marina Kennedy - Mar 14, 2025
Dance lovers and many more will be enraptured by the current performances of 'Twyla Tharp Dance Diamond Jubilee' at New York City Center
by Marina Kennedy - Mar 14, 2025
Dance lovers and many more will be enraptured by the current performances of 'Twyla Tharp Dance Diamond Jubilee' at New York City Center
Reimagined MOVIN' OUT To Open Asolo Repertory Theatre 2025 " 2026 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 10, 2025
Asolo Repertory Theatre has announced its new, expanded 2025-2026 season.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 10, 2025
Asolo Repertory Theatre has announced its new, expanded 2025-2026 season.
Music At Emory To Present The Music Of Philip Glass This Month
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 8, 2025
Pianist Vladimir Milošević and cellist Nemanja Stanković perform a concert of music of Philip Glass on Thursday, March 20, 2025 at 8:00PM at Emory University's Performing Arts Studio.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 8, 2025
Pianist Vladimir Milošević and cellist Nemanja Stanković perform a concert of music of Philip Glass on Thursday, March 20, 2025 at 8:00PM at Emory University's Performing Arts Studio.
Andromeda Turre To Perform At Montclair Art Museum With An All-Star Band
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 28, 2025
Internationally acclaimed jazz vocalist, composer, and advocate Andromeda Turre will return to her hometown for a special performance at the Montclair Art Museum. Learn more and see how to attend the performance.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 28, 2025
Internationally acclaimed jazz vocalist, composer, and advocate Andromeda Turre will return to her hometown for a special performance at the Montclair Art Museum. Learn more and see how to attend the performance.
Kaatsbaan Cultural Park to Present NEW WORK PREVIEW: Gibney Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 28, 2025
Kaatsbaan Cultural Park will present a NEW WORK PREVIEW from Gibney Company in Tivoli, NY. Learn more and see how to attend the preview performance here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 28, 2025
Kaatsbaan Cultural Park will present a NEW WORK PREVIEW from Gibney Company in Tivoli, NY. Learn more and see how to attend the preview performance here!
Vail Dance Festival 2025 Will Feature Five Companies, Eight World Premieres, and More Than 150 Artists
by Stephi Wild - Feb 26, 2025
The non-profit Vail Valley Foundation has announced initial programming for the 37th annual Vail Dance Festival scheduled to take place this summer throughout the Vail Valley.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 26, 2025
The non-profit Vail Valley Foundation has announced initial programming for the 37th annual Vail Dance Festival scheduled to take place this summer throughout the Vail Valley.
New Jersey Ballet Premieres New Works At NJPAC In April
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 26, 2025
With its 66-year legacy of excellence, the New Jersey Ballet will return to the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) for a weekend performance series, Friday-Saturday, April 24-25, 2025. The new program LEGACY & VISION centers around Twyla Tharp's Nine Sinatra Songs and a world premiere by Harrison Ball.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 26, 2025
With its 66-year legacy of excellence, the New Jersey Ballet will return to the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) for a weekend performance series, Friday-Saturday, April 24-25, 2025. The new program LEGACY & VISION centers around Twyla Tharp's Nine Sinatra Songs and a world premiere by Harrison Ball.
& JULIET, COME FROM AWAY And More Announced At Playhouse Square
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 24, 2025
Playhouse Square will welcome unique shows to its stages this March, spanning comedy, dance, music, theatrical performances and more.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 24, 2025
Playhouse Square will welcome unique shows to its stages this March, spanning comedy, dance, music, theatrical performances and more.
Meet the Talented Cast of BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB as It Lights Up Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Feb 21, 2025
Discover the vibrant cast of BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB as they bring Cuba's golden age to Broadway. Performances start tonight at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre. Learn more!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 21, 2025
Discover the vibrant cast of BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB as they bring Cuba's golden age to Broadway. Performances start tonight at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre. Learn more!
Andromeda Turre To Return To Grace Farms With Environmental Jazz Suite
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 19, 2025
Grace Farms will welcome back acclaimed jazz vocalist, composer, and advocate Andromeda Turre for an exclusive concert. Learn more and see how to attend.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 19, 2025
Grace Farms will welcome back acclaimed jazz vocalist, composer, and advocate Andromeda Turre for an exclusive concert. Learn more and see how to attend.
Oakland Ballet DANCING MOONS FESTIVAL Returns This Spring
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 18, 2025
Oakland Ballet Company has announced the program for its fourth Dancing Moons Festival, an annual celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander artists.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 18, 2025
Oakland Ballet Company has announced the program for its fourth Dancing Moons Festival, an annual celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander artists.
Twyla Tharp Dance 60th Anniversary Diamond Jubilee Comes To Moss Cultural Arts Center In March
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 13, 2025
This March, the Dennis C. Moss Cultural Arts Center will present the Twyla Tharp Dance 60th Anniversary Diamond Jubilee, celebrating six decades of groundbreaking work by legendary choreographer Twyla Tharp.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 13, 2025
This March, the Dennis C. Moss Cultural Arts Center will present the Twyla Tharp Dance 60th Anniversary Diamond Jubilee, celebrating six decades of groundbreaking work by legendary choreographer Twyla Tharp.
Miami City Ballet 40th Anniversary Season Announced
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 12, 2025
Miami City Ballet sets the stage for an electrifying celebration as it unveils its spectacular 40th Anniversary Season. This milestone season is a high-voltage tribute to four decades of boundary-pushing artistry, Miami style, and show-stopping performances that will leave audiences breathless.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 12, 2025
Miami City Ballet sets the stage for an electrifying celebration as it unveils its spectacular 40th Anniversary Season. This milestone season is a high-voltage tribute to four decades of boundary-pushing artistry, Miami style, and show-stopping performances that will leave audiences breathless.
Interview: Theatre Life with Jennifer Tipton
by Elliot Lanes - Feb 10, 2025
Longevity is becoming rarer and rarer in the performing arts. Today’s subject Jennifer Tipton has been a lighting designer for theatre, opera, ballet, and more for over 65 years and in the process has given us a body of work that is unparalleled. Her current project American Ballet Theatre’s (ABT’s) production of Crime and Punishment will be playing at Kennedy Center in the Opera House from February 12th through the 16th.
by Elliot Lanes - Feb 10, 2025
Longevity is becoming rarer and rarer in the performing arts. Today’s subject Jennifer Tipton has been a lighting designer for theatre, opera, ballet, and more for over 65 years and in the process has given us a body of work that is unparalleled. Her current project American Ballet Theatre’s (ABT’s) production of Crime and Punishment will be playing at Kennedy Center in the Opera House from February 12th through the 16th.
NYPL for the Performing Arts Presents MIKHAIL BARYSHNIKOV: BEYOND BOUNDARIES
by Marina Kennedy - Feb 3, 2025
On Friday, January 31st the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts at Lincoln Center presented 'Mikhail Baryshnikov: Beyond Boundaries.'
by Marina Kennedy - Feb 3, 2025
On Friday, January 31st the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts at Lincoln Center presented 'Mikhail Baryshnikov: Beyond Boundaries.'
Third Coast Percussion Reveals Update To Tour Planned With Zakir Hussain & New EP By Hussain
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 21, 2025
While continuing to mourn the passing of tabla master Zakir Hussain, Third Coast Percussion revealed that the collaborative tour and recording projects they had planned together will go forward as tributes to Hussain. Learn more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 21, 2025
While continuing to mourn the passing of tabla master Zakir Hussain, Third Coast Percussion revealed that the collaborative tour and recording projects they had planned together will go forward as tributes to Hussain. Learn more.
NYPL to Present 2024 Dance Symposium Focusing on Mikhail Baryshnikov
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 9, 2025
The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts at Lincoln Center will present the 2025 Dance Symposium, a day-long exploration of Mikhail Baryshnikov and his legacy. Learn more and see how to attend.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 9, 2025
The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts at Lincoln Center will present the 2025 Dance Symposium, a day-long exploration of Mikhail Baryshnikov and his legacy. Learn more and see how to attend.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Twyla Tharp written?
Twyla Tharp has written 3 shows including Movin' Out (Conceiver), The Times They are A-Changin' (Conceiver), Come Fly Away (Conceiver).
What awards has Twyla Tharp been nominated for?
Outstanding Choreography (Drama Desk Awards) for Come Fly Away, Best Choreography (Tony Awards) for Come Fly Away, Distinguished Achivement in Musical Theatre (Drama League Awards), Outstanding Choreography (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for - Movin' Out , Best Choreography (Tony Awards) for Movin' Out, Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Movin' Out, Outstanding Choreography (Drama Desk Awards) for Movin' Out and Outstanding Director - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Movin' Out.
What awards has Twyla Tharp won?
Twyla Tharp has won several prestigious awards, including Outstanding Choreography at the Drama Desk Awards for Come Fly Away. She also received the Distinguished Achievement in Musical Theatre Award at the Drama League Awards. Additionally, she won Outstanding Choreography at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Movin' Out, and two Tony Awards for Best Choreography for Movin' Out. Tharp was also recognized with Outstanding Choreography at the Drama Desk Awards for Movin' Out and received the Outstanding Director - Musical Award at the Drama Desk Awards for Movin' Out.
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