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Thomas Kail

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BIO

Thomas Kail won the 2016 Tony Award for Best Direction of a Musical for Hamilton.



Broadway directing credits include Hamilton; In the Heights; Freestyle Love Supreme; Lombardi; and Magic/Bird. Off-Broadway selected directing credits include the world premiere of Hamilton, Dry Powder, Tiny Beautiful Things, and Kings at The Public Theater; the world premiere of The Wrong Man at MCC theatre, the world premiere of In the Heights, Broke-ology, and the world premiere of When I Come to Die at Lincoln Center Theater; and the world premiere of Daphne’s Dive at Signature Theatre. 

Broadway producing credits include Derren Brown: Secret and Freestyle Love Supreme. Television directing and producing credits include Fosse/Verdon on FX and Grease: Live on Fox.

He is a recipient of a Kennedy Center Honor and is a graduate of Wesleyan University.  

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Anna Christie
 
[Off-Broadway, 2025]
Director
Sweeney ToddSweeney Todd
 
[Broadway, 2023]
Director
HamiltonHamilton
 
[West End, 2021]
Director
The Wrong ManThe Wrong Man
 
[Off-Broadway, 2019]
Director
Freestyle Love SupremeFreestyle Love Supreme
 
[Broadway, 2019]
Director
Derren Brown: SecretDerren Brown: Secret
 
[Broadway, 2019]
Producer
Freestyle Love SupremeFreestyle Love Supreme
 
[Off-Broadway, 2019]
Director/Producer
Hamilton (And Peggy Company)Hamilton (And Peggy Company)
 
[US Tour, 2019]
Director
KingsKings
 
[Off-Broadway, 2018]
Director
Hamilton (Philip Company)Hamilton (Philip Company)
 
[US Tour, 2018]
Director
Tiny Beautiful ThingsTiny Beautiful Things
 
[Off-Broadway, 2017]
Director
Hamilton (Angelica Company)Hamilton (Angelica Company)
 
[US Tour, 2017]
Director
Tiny Beautiful ThingsTiny Beautiful Things
 
[Off-Broadway, 2016]
Director
Hamilton (Eliza Company)Hamilton (Eliza Company)
 
[US Tour, 2016]
Director
Director
Daphne's DiveDaphne's Dive
 
[New York, 2016]
Director
Dry PowderDry Powder
 
[Off-Broadway, 2016]
Director
Grease: LiveGrease: Live
 
[Motion Picture, 2016]
Director
HamiltonHamilton
 
[Broadway, 2015]
Director
HamiltonHamilton
 
[Off-Broadway, 2015]
Director
Faust: The ConcertFaust: The Concert
 
[New York, 2014]
Performer
Magic/BirdMagic/Bird
 
[Broadway, 2012]
Director
In the HeightsIn the Heights
 
[US Tour, 2011]
Director
When I Come to DieWhen I Come to Die
 
[Off-Broadway, 2011]
Director
LombardiLombardi
 
[Broadway, 2010]
Director
In the HeightsIn the Heights
 
[US Tour, 2009]
Director
Broke-ologyBroke-ology
 
[Off-Broadway, 2009]
Director
In the HeightsIn the Heights
 
[Broadway, 2008]
Director
The 24 Hour Plays 2007
 
[Broadway, 2007]
Director
In the Heights
 
[Off-Broadway, 2007]
Director
Director
In the Heights
 
[Waterford, CT (Regional), 2005]
Director

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Awards and Nominations


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2023 - Outstanding Direction of a Musical

Thomas Kail, Sweeney Todd

Drama League Awards - 2023 - Outstanding Direction of a Musical

Thomas Kail, Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street

Drama Desk Awards - 2020 - Outstanding Director of a Musical

Thomas Kail, The Wrong Man

Olivier Awards - 2018 - Best Director

Thomas Kail , Hamilton


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BroadwayWorld Awards - 2016 - Best Direction of a Musical

Thomas Kail, Hamilton


winner
Tony Awards - 2016 - Best Direction of a Musical

Thomas Kail, Hamilton


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Director of a Musical

Thomas Kail, Hamilton

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Director of a Musical

Thomas Kail, Hamilton


winner
The Lortels - 2015 - Outstanding Director

Thomas Kail, Hamilton

Drama Desk Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Director of a Play

Thomas Kail, Family Furniture

Tony Awards - 2008 - Best Direction of a Musical

Thomas Kail, In The Heights

Drama Desk Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Director of a Play

Thomas Kail, In the Heights

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Director of a Musical

Thomas Kail, In the Heights

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HAMILTON 10th Anniversary Summer Events Set at Hudson Yard
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Lin-Manuel Miranda Reveals Behind-the-Scenes Story of HAMILTON Tonys Performance
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Tickets For HAMILTON in Boston on Sale Next Week Photo
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HAMILTON's Final HAM 4 HAM Set to Take Place Tomorrow Photo
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by Stephi Wild - May 22, 2025

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HAMILTON Returns To Chicago In 2026 Photo
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HAMILTON Will Return to Chicago in 2026 Photo
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Thomas Kail been nominated for?

Outstanding Direction of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Sweeney Todd, Outstanding Direction of a Musical (Drama League Awards) for Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for The Wrong Man, Best Director (Olivier Awards) for Hamilton, Best Direction of a Musical (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Hamilton, Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Hamilton, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Hamilton, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Hamilton, Outstanding Director (The Lortels) for Hamilton, Outstanding Director of a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Family Furniture, Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for In The Heights, Outstanding Director of a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for In the Heights and Outstanding Director of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for In the Heights.

What awards has Thomas Kail won?

Thomas Kail has won several prestigious awards for his work in musical theater. He received the Outstanding Direction of a Musical award from the Drama Desk Awards for Sweeney Todd. He also won Best Direction of a Musical at the BroadwayWorld Awards for Hamilton. Additionally, Kail earned the Best Direction of a Musical Tony Award for Hamilton. Further recognizing his excellence, he was honored with the Outstanding Director of a Musical award from the Drama Desk Awards for Hamilton and the Outstanding Director award from The Lortels for Hamilton.

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