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Jeff Calhoun BIO

Broadway: Newsies, Bonnie & Clyde, Grey Gardens, Deaf West's Big River (2004 Tony Honor, Excellence in Theatre), Brooklyn, Bells Are Ringing (2001 Revival), Annie Get Your Gun (1999 Tony Award, Best Revival), Grease (1994 Tony nomination, Best Choreography), Tommy Tune Tonite!, The Will Rogers Follies.


West End/International: Disney's High School Musical 1 & 2: On Stage!.
Regional/National tour: Jekyll & Hyde, Upcoming National Tour; Disney's Newsies, Paper Mill Playhouse; Jane Austen's Emma: A Musical Romantic Comedy (2011 Craig Noel Award, Outstanding Resident Musical), The Old Globe; Bonnie & Clyde (2009 San Diego Critics Circle Award, Outstanding New Musical and Outstanding Director of a Musical), Asolo Rep Theatre and La Jolla Playhouse; Dolly Parton's 9 to 5: The Musical, 1st National Tour; Deaf West's Pippin, Mark Taper Forum; Disney's High School Musical: On Tour!, Disney Theatrical; The Civil War and Shenandoah, Ford's Theatre. Ford's Theatre Associate Artist.

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Jeff Calhoun STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
1983
Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1983
Captain Billy Buck Chandler [Replacement]

Captain Billy Buck Chandler (Standby) [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1982
Daniel

Jeff Calhoun Productions

 
[Off-Broadway, 2022]
Director
 
[West End, 2019]
Director
 
[Regional (US), 2018]
Choreographer
Director
 
[Regional (US), 2017]
Director
 
[US Tour, 2014]
Director
 
[Broadway, 2013]
Director
Choreographer
 
[West End, 2012]
Director
 
[US Tour, 2012]
Director
Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 2012]
Director
 
[Broadway, 2011]
Director
 
[Regional (US), 2011]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2011]
Director
 
[US Tour, 2010]
Choreographer
Director
 
[New York, 2009]
Director
 
[West End, 2008]
Director
 
[Broadway, 2006]
Choreographer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2006]
Choreographer
Choreographer
 
[New York, 2005]
Choreographer
 
[New York, 2005]
Director/Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 2004]
Director
Producer
 
[US Tour, 2004]
Director/Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 2003]
Choreographer
Choreographic Consultant
 
[Broadway, 2003]
Choreographer
Director
 
[Regional (US), 2003]
Director/Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 2001]
Choreographer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2000]
Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 1999]
Choreographer
 
[Off-Broadway, 1998]
Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 1994]
Director
Choreographer
Director/Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 1994]
Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 1992]
Director
 
[Broadway, 1991]
Associate Choreographer
 
[Off-Broadway, 1987]
Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 1985]
Choreographer
Director
 
[US Tour, 2008]
Choreographer
 
[West End, 2008]
Choreographer
 
[US Tour, 2006]
Director/Choreographer
Producer

Jeff Calhoun Movies

The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas
[ 1982 ] Aggie
Weekend Warriors
[ 1986 ] choreographer
Happy Together
[ 1989 ] choreographer
Downtown
[ 1990 ] choreographer

Jeff Calhoun Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2023 - Outstanding Direction of a Musical

Jeff Calhoun, Between the Lines


winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2012 - Best Direction of a Musical

Jeff Calhoun, Newsies

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Director of a Musical

Jeff Calhoun, Newsies

Tony Awards - 2012 - Best Direction of a Musical

Jeff Calhoun, Newsies the Musical

Helen Hayes Awards - 2010 - Outstanding Director, Resident Musical

Jeff CalhounThe Civil War

Helen Hayes Awards - 2006 - Outstanding Director, Resident Musical

Jeff CalhounBig River:The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2004 - Outstanding Director - Musical

Jeff Calhoun, Big River

Drama Desk Awards - 1994 - Outstanding Choreography

Jeff Calhoun, Grease

Tony Awards - 1994 - Best Choreography

Jeff Calhoun , Grease

Jeff Calhoun Videos

Jeff Calhoun News


Video: Get A First Look At Goodspeed's A COMPLICATED WOMAN

Watch highlights from the new musical A Complicated Woman at Goodspeed's The Terris Theatre. A Complicated Woman is about embracing your true identity and features a gender-diverse cast. 
Video: Jeff Calhoun Opens Up About His Most Personal Project- A COMPLICATED WOMAN

John Kenley was a theatre impresario who brought Hollywood stars like Gene Kelly and Ann Miller to Ohio’s summer stock stages. But when summer ended, he wintered in Florida where John disappeared… and Jean came to life. A Complicated Woman is a new musical that features a Golden Age score and a gender-diverse cast. Watch as Jeff Calhoun chats more about the exciting new project in this video!
Photos: First Look at Lee, Monahan, Blackhurst, and More in A COMPLICATED WOMAN at Goodspeed

A Complicated Woman, a new musical about embracing your true identity that features a gender-diverse cast. A Complicated Woman is currently being presented at Goodspeed’s Terris Theatre from May 10 – June 2 in Chester, Conn. Check out production photos here!
Video: Creative Team of A COMPLICATED WOMAN on Bringing the Show To Goodspeed

Watch as Ianne Fields Stewart (Book), Jonathan Brielle (Music & Lyrics) and Jeff Calhoun (Director/Choreographer) discuss the making of the new musical A Complicated Woman at Goodspeed Musicals. Check out the video!
Video: Watch 'I Chose Love' in Rehearsals For Goodspeed's A COMPLICATED WOMAN

Watch Christian Brailsford and L Morgan Lee rehearse 'I Chose Love' from A Complicated Woman at Goodspeed Musicals. Goodspeed Musicals is set to present A Complicated Woman, a new musical about embracing your true identity that features a gender-diverse cast. 
Video: Watch Footage of A COMPLICATED WOMAN in Rehearsal at Goodspeed

Goodspeed Musicals is set to present A Complicated Woman, a new musical about embracing your true identity that features a gender-diverse cast. A Complicated Woman will appear at Goodspeed's Terris Theatre from May 10 – June 2 in Chester, Conn. Watch rehearsal footage in the video here!
Video: Meet the Cast of A COMPLICATED WOMAN at Goodspeed Musicals

Watch as the cast of A Complicated Woman at Goodspeed Musicals discusses the show! Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
Barn On Fire Launches 3rd Summer Season With Three New Musicals

Barn on Fire is set to launch its 3rd summer season at Fire Island, introducing three new musicals: SPECTRUM, GHOST AND THE MACHINE, and ANDY, KEITH AND JEAN-MICHEL.
L Morgan Lee And More Join Goodspeed's New Musical A COMPLICATED WOMAN At The Terris Theatre

Goodspeed Musicals has announced the cast for A Complicated Woman, a new musical about embracing your true identity that features a gender-diverse cast. A Complicated Woman will appear at Goodspeed's Terris Theatre from May 10 – June 2 in Chester, Conn.
Interview: Klea Blackhurst Brings Broadway History to Life at Chelsea Table + Stage

Singer Klea Blackhurst has long been doing tribute shows rich in song and Broadway history. Now, starting this Sunday, April 14th at 7 pm, Blackhurst will be revisiting each of these shows in a season-long series of “The Box Set” at Chelsea Table + Stage, starting this Sunday with “Autumn in New York: Vernon Duke’s Broadway.”
Photos: David Lawrence and Debbie Gravitte Perform A TOAST TO STEVE & EYDIE

Last night, March 18, David Lawrence, the Emmy nominated son of Steve Lawrence & Eydie Gormé, and Tony Award winner Debbie Gravitte, celebrated the musical legacy of Steve & Eydie with “A Toast To Steve & Eydie,” a one-night-only event at Zankel Hall at Carnegie Hall. Check out photos here!
Photos: Jeff Harnar Celebrates Cole Porter at Birdland

Birdland presented “It’s De-Lovely: Jeff Harnar Sings Cole Porter” on Monday, March 11. Check out photos from the performance here!
2024 Mike Ockrent Fellowship Recipient To Serve As Fellow On SUFFS On Broadway

The Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation (SDCF) announces the recipient of the 2024 Mike Ockrent Fellowship.
Andrew Barth Feldman, Taylor Iman Jones and More to Appear at 2024 Junior Theater Festival West

iTheatrics and the Junior Theater Group have revealed the full lineup of performers, adjudicators, playwrights, songwriters and educators who will take part in the 2024 Junior Theater Festival West.
Meet the Cast of WATER FOR ELEPHANTS, Beginning Previews on Broadway Tonight!

WATER FOR ELEPHANTS begins previews tonight, Saturday, February 24, 2024, and opens on Thursday, March 21, 2024, at the Imperial Theatre (249 West 45th Street). Meet the cast of Water For Elephants here!
Photos: Taylor Swift & Tobin Mitnick Once Starred Together in GREASE

Social media personality and comedian Tobin Mitnick recently shared on Instagram photos found by his mom (thanks, mom!) of himself co-starring in a childhood production of Grease with none other than Taylor Swift.
ITheatrics And Junior Theater Group Celebrate Record-Breaking Junior Theater Festival Atlanta

iTheatrics and Junior Theater Group are celebrating a record-breaking Junior Theater Festival Atlanta.
Goodspeed Musicals Unveils 2024 Season Featuring Darko Tresnjak's ASK FOR THE MOON! & More

Two-time Tony Award-winning Goodspeed Musicals will present its return to a full season at The Terris Theatre in Chester, Conn.
Trey Ellis, Rona Siddiqui, Anthony Fedorov & More to Join Goodspeed's 12th Annual JMF Writers Grove

Goodspeed Musicals has revealed the participants for the 12th annual Johnny Mercer Foundation Writers Grove at Goodspeed Musicals.

Jeff Calhoun FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Jeff Calhoun been in?

Jeff Calhoun has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

How many West End shows has Jeff Calhoun been in?

Jeff Calhoun has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Jeff Calhoun been nominated for?

Jeff Calhoun has been nominated for several awards throughout his career, including Outstanding Direction of a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for "Between the Lines," Best Direction of a Musical at the BroadwayWorld Awards for "Newsies," Outstanding Director of a Musical at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "Newsies," Best Direction of a Musical at the Tony Awards for "Newsies the Musical," Outstanding Director, Resident Musical at the Helen Hayes Awards for "The Civil War" and "Big River: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn," Outstanding Director - Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for "Big River," Outstanding Choreography at the Drama Desk Awards for "Grease," and Best Choreography at the Tony Awards for "Grease."

What awards has Jeff Calhoun won?

Jeff Calhoun has won the Best Direction of a Musical award at the BroadwayWorld Awards for "Newsies" and the Outstanding Director - Musical award at the Drama Desk Awards for "Big River."

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