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Sonya Tayeh received a Drama Desk Award and an Outer Critics Circle Award Honour for her work on Moulin Rouge! The Musical. Her selected credits include: Sing Street (NYTW/Broadway), Moulin Rouge! The Musical (Colonial Theatre), “Rent: Live” (Fox), The Lucky Ones (Ars Nova), You’ll Still Call Me by Name (commissioned by Jacobs Pillow Dance Festival and New York Live Arts), Martha Graham Dance Company’s Lamenta­tion Variation Series (The Joyce Theatre/World tour), Hundred Days (NYTW), The Skin of Our Teeth (TFANA), The Wild Party (City Center Encores!), Kung Fu (Signature Theatre). For a deeper look visit sonyatayeh.com.

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Sonya Tayeh Productions

 
[Broadway, 2023]
Movement Direction
 
[Off-Broadway, 2022]
Original Choreographer
 
[West End, 2022]
Choreographer
 
[West End, 2021] [Replacement]
Choreographer[Replacement]
 
[Off-Broadway, 2019]
Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 2019]
Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 2019]
Choreographer
 
[Boston, 2018]
Choreographer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2018]
Choreographer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2017]
Movement Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2017]
Choreographer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2017]
Choreographer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2015]
Choreographer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2014]
Choreographer

Sonya Tayeh Awards and Nominations


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Drama Desk Awards - 2020 - Outstanding Choreography

Sonya Tayeh, Moulin Rouge!


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Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2020 - Outstanding Choreographer

Sonya Tayeh, Moulin Rouge!


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Tony Awards - 2020 - Best Choreography

Sonya Tayeh, Moulin Rouge!


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The Lortels - 2018 - Outstanding Choreographer

Sonya Tayeh, The Lucky Ones

Drama Desk Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Choreography

Sonya Tayeh, Kung Fu


winner
The Lortels - 2014 - Outstanding Choreographer

Sonya Tayeh, Kung Fu

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Broadway In Richmond To Present SHUCKED, SOME LIKE IT HOT, And More In 2024 Season

Discover the new lineup for the Broadway in Richmond season. From award-winning musicals to captivating dramas, find out what's hitting the stage in Richmond's vibrant theater scene.

MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL is Coming to the Fabulous Fox Theatre in April

The first North American tour of Moulin Rouge! The Musical, winner of 10 Tony Awards including Best Musical, will make its St. Louis debut at the Fabulous Fox Theatre. Purchase tickets now!

Broadway Buying Guide: March 18, 2024- THE WHO'S TOMMY Tops the Week

Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, March 18, 2024.

Photos: Inside THE NOTEBOOK Opening Night Party

The Notebook officially opened at the Schoenfeld Theatre last week. Following the show's opening, the cast celebrated the big night at an after party at Tavern on the Green. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the celebration, and you can check out photos here!

OKC Broadway 24/25 Season to Include MOULIN ROUGE, MJ, and More

OKC Broadway has announced their 2024 – 2025 Season. Learn more about the lineup here!

MOULIN ROUGE!, SIX, SHREK & More Set For Broadway San Jose 2024/2025 Season

Broadway San Jose has announced the six productions that will make up the company's 2024/25 season. The season kicks off with the hilarious murder mystery comedy, CLUE (October 29–November 3, 2024), followed by the reimagined production of SHREK THE MUSICAL (December 17–22, 2024).

Broadway Buying Guide: March 11, 2024- DOUBT is Back on Broadway

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Ricky Rojas Will Return to MOULIN ROUGE!, Plus New Tickets Released

Original Broadway cast member Ricky Rojas will return to the role of Santiago in Moulin Rouge! The Musical beginning Tuesday, March 26 at Broadway’s Al Hirschfeld Theatre. Plus a new block of tickets will be released.

ESPECIAL: Mujeres que están dando forma al Teatro Musical moderno

Como muchas otras áreas de trabajo, el Teatro Musical ha sido tradicionalmente una industria en la que los hombres dominaban la cartelera y rara vez se daba a las mujeres la plataforma para expresar su creatividad más allá del escenario. Aunque todavía queda mucho por hacer en este campo, por suerte esto está cambiando y hoy hay nombres de mujeres muy prevalentes en Teatro Musical tanto nacional como internacionalmente, trayéndonos algunos de los títulos más relevantes, rompedores y exitosos de la actualidad.

FUNNY GIRL, HAMILTON, and More Set For Broadway in Austin 2024-25 Season

Broadway in Austin has announced its upcoming 2024-25 season. The season kicks off with MJ the Musical on October 8, and continues with a total of 7 shows, running through May 2025.

SOME LIKE IT HOT And More Announced for ASU Gammage 2024�"2025 Broadway Season

ASU Gammage has announced a spectacular lineup of shows for its 2024–2025 Broadway Across America — Arizona season.

SOME LIKE IT HOT And More Announced for Denver Center for the Performing Arts 2024/25 Season

Get the latest updates on DCPA Broadway's 2024/25 subscription season and newly added attractions. Stay tuned for exciting performances and theatrical experiences coming your way.

Broadway Buying Guide: March 4, 2024- See the New Musicals of the Spring Season

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Broadway Buying Guide: February 26, 2024- See the New SWEENEY TODD Cast and More

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Meet the Cast of THE OUTSIDERS, Beginning Previews on Broadway Tonight!

The Broadway premiere of The Outsiders, the new musical based on the novel by S.E. Hinton & Francis Ford Coppola’s film, begins previews tonight, Saturday, March 16. Meet the cast of The Outsiders here!

MOULIN ROUGE! Comes to Madison in July

The first North American tour of Moulin Rouge! The Musical, winner of 10 Tony Awards including Best Musical, will play in Madison at Overture Center. Performances begin Tuesday, July 9 and run through Sunday, July 21 in Overture Hall.

KIMBERLY AKIMBO, SHUCKED And More Announced for Tennessee Performing Arts Center's 2024-2025 Broadway Season

Tennessee Center for the Performing Arts has announced the lineup for its 2024-2025 Broadway season, including engagements of Tony Award-winners Moulin Rouge the Musical!, Shucked, MJ The Musical, and Kimberly Akimbo! The season also includes engagements of the touring companies of Peter Pan, Clue, & Juliet, and Mamma Mia!.

Photos: See New Images of Boy George, Courtney Reed and Derek Klena in MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL

Get a first look at new images of the current cast of Moulin Rouge! The Musical on Broadway. 

Broadway Buying Guide: February 19, 2024- Get Tickets to WATER FOR ELEPHANTS, HADESTOWN, and More

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Gustavo Núñez se une al reparto de MOULIN ROUGE! en Colonia

El próximo 5 de abril  la producción de Colonia de MOULIN ROUGE! DAS MUSICAL! dará la bienvenida a un nuevo elenco que incluirá entre su reparto al actor venezolano Gustavo Núñez, que ha participado en varias producciones en nuestro país.

Sonya Tayeh FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Sonya Tayeh been nominated for?

Sonya Tayeh has been nominated for the following awards: Outstanding Choreography at the Drama Desk Awards for Moulin Rouge!, Outstanding Choreographer at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Moulin Rouge!, Best Choreography at the Tony Awards for Moulin Rouge!, Outstanding Choreographer at The Lortels for The Lucky Ones, Outstanding Choreography at the Drama Desk Awards for Kung Fu, and Outstanding Choreographer at The Lortels for Kung Fu.

What awards has Sonya Tayeh won?

Sonya Tayeh has won several awards for her choreography work, including Outstanding Choreography at the Drama Desk Awards for Moulin Rouge!, Outstanding Choreographer at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Moulin Rouge!, Best Choreography at the Tony Awards for Moulin Rouge!, Outstanding Choreographer at The Lortels for The Lucky Ones, and Outstanding Choreographer at The Lortels for Kung Fu.

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