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BIO

Twyla Tharp is an American born artist.

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Productions

Come Fly AwayCome Fly Away
 
[US Tour, 2011]
Choreographer
Director
Come Fly AwayCome Fly Away
 
[Broadway, 2010]
Choreographer
Director
The Times They are A-Changin'The Times They are A-Changin'
 
[Broadway, 2006]
Choreographer
Director
Movin' Out
 
[West End, 2006]
Director/Choreographer
The Times They are A-Changin'
 
[San Diego, CA (Regional), 2006]
Director/Choreographer
Thoroughly Modern Millie
 
[Regional (US), 2005] [Replacement]
Director/Choreographer[Replacement]
Movin' Out
 
[US Tour, 2004]
Director/Choreographer
Movin' OutMovin' Out
 
[Broadway, 2002]
Choreographer
Director/Choreographer
Director
Singin' in the Rain
 
[Broadway, 1985]
Choreographer
Director
Director/Choreographer
The Catherine Wheel
 
[Broadway, 1981]
Director
Push Comes to Shove
 
[Broadway, 1976]
Choreographer

Writing

Conceiver
Come Fly Away
Conceiver
Bookwriter
Movin' Out
Conceiver

Movies

Tank Dive: Excerpts
[ 1965 ] choreographer
Hair
[ 1979 ] choreographer
Ragtime
[ 1981 ] choreographer
White Nights
[ 1985 ] choreographer
I'll Do Anything
[ 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

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New York City Ballet 2025 Spring Season to Feature Kyle Abraham, Balanchine and More Photo
New York City Ballet 2025 Spring Season to Feature Kyle Abraham, Balanchine and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 8, 2025

New York City Ballet’s 2025 Spring Season will open on Tuesday, April 22 and continue for six weeks of performances, through Sunday, June 1 at the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center. See full programming here!
Cathy Weis Projects Reveals Spring 2025 SUNDAYS ON BROADWAY Lineup Photo
Cathy Weis Projects Reveals Spring 2025 SUNDAYS ON BROADWAY Lineup
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 1, 2025

Cathy Weis Projects will present four Sundays on Broadway events this spring. Co-curated by Cathy Weis and Martita Abril, the evenings will feature new and in-progress works by nine visionary artists.
Review: TWYLA THARP DANCE DIAMOND JUBILEE at The Kennedy Center Photo
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?
Twyla Tharp Dance Will Debut at Overture Center For 60th Anniversary Tour Photo
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!
American Ballet Theatre To Host 2025 Spring Gala In May Photo
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.
Review: TWYLA THARP DANCE DIAMOND JUBILEE at NY City Center is Scintillating Photo
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
Reimagined MOVIN' OUT To Open Asolo Repertory Theatre 2025 �" 2026 Season Photo
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.
Music At Emory To Present The Music Of Philip Glass This Month Photo
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. 
Andromeda Turre To Perform At Montclair Art Museum With An All-Star Band Photo
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.
Kaatsbaan Cultural Park to Present NEW WORK PREVIEW: Gibney Company Photo
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!
Vail Dance Festival 2025 Will Feature Five Companies, Eight World Premieres, and More Photo
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.
New Jersey Ballet Premieres New Works At NJPAC In April Photo
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.
& JULIET, COME FROM AWAY And More Announced At Playhouse Square Photo
& 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. 
Meet the Talented Cast of BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB as It Lights Up Broadway Photo
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!
Andromeda Turre To Return To Grace Farms With Environmental Jazz Suite Photo
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.
Oakland Ballet DANCING MOONS FESTIVAL Returns This Spring Photo
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.
Twyla Tharp Dance 60th Anniversary Diamond Jubilee Comes To Moss Cultural Arts Center Photo
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.
Miami City Ballet 40th Anniversary Season Announced Photo
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.
Interview: Theatre Life with Jennifer Tipton Photo
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.
NYPL for the Performing Arts Presents MIKHAIL BARYSHNIKOV: BEYOND BOUNDARIES Photo
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.'  
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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 received several awards, including: Outstanding Choreography at the Drama Desk Awards for Come Fly Away; Distinguished Achievement in Musical Theatre at the Drama League Awards; Outstanding Choreography at the Outer Critics Circle Awards and Best Choreography at the Tony Awards, both for Movin' Out; and Outstanding Director - Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for Movin' Out.

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