Birth Place: Orlando, FL, USA
Broadway credits as Director/Choreographer: Evita (Tony nomination), How to Succeed (Tony nominations Direction/Choreography), Promises, Promises (Tony nomination Choreography); as Choreographer: Thoroughly Modern Millie (Tony Award Best Choreography), Wedding Singer (Tony nom.), Cry Baby (Tony nom.), Curtains (Tony nom.). London - as Director: Anna Christie (Donmar), A Streetcar Named Desire (Donmar - Olivier nomination, Best Revival), Shrek The Musical; as Director/Choreographer: Parade (Donmar - Olivier nominations, Direction/Choreography); as Choreographer: Evita (Olivier nom.), Guys and Dolls (Olivier nom.), Thoroughly Modern Millie (Olivier nom.), Forum at The National Theatre. Other: 81st Annual Academy Awards (Emmy Award Choreography).
Rob is a member of The Executive Board of SDC and a Trustee of The Joyce Theatre.
From: Photo Flash: Remembering Legendary Playwright Neil Simon
From: Photo Flash: Remembering Legendary Playwright Neil Simon
From: Photo Flash: Remembering Legendary Playwright Neil Simon
From: BWW Flashback: Remembering Award-Winning Producer Craig Zadan
From: FREEZE FRAME: Benjamin Walker, Scarlett Johansson and Cast of CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF Meet the Press!
Rob AshfordThe Winter's Tale
Rob Ashfrod, Evita
Rob Ashford, Evita
Rob Ashford, Evita
Rob Ashford, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying
Rob Ashford, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying
Rob Ashford, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying
Rob Ashford, How To Succeed in Business Without Really Trying
Rob Ashford, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying
Rob Ashford, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying
Rob Ashford, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying
Rob Ashford, A Streetcar Named Desire
Rob Ashford, Promises, Promises
Rob Ashford, Promises, Promises
Rob Ashford, The Musical
Rob Ashford, Parade
Rob Ashford, Parade
Rob Ashford, Cry-Baby The Musical
Rob Ashford, Cry-Baby
Rob Ashford, Evita
Rob Ashford, Curtains
Rob Ashford, Curtains
Rob AshfordGuys And Dolls
Rob Ashford, The Wedding Singer
Rob Ashford, Thoroughly Modern Millie
Rob Ashford, Thoroughly Modern Millie
Rob Ashford, Thoroughly Modern Millie
The complete cast has been set for the world premiere of Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil at Goodman Theatre. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
Pittsburgh CLO is implementing changes to make theater more accessible for families. Discover how they're removing barriers and promoting inclusivity in the world of Broadway.
Pittsburgh CLO will present JEFF GOLDBLUM & THE MILDRED SNITZER ORCHESTRA at the Benedum Center for one performance only on Saturday, June 1, 2024, at 7:30PM.
New cast members have joined the North American tour of Frozen. Learn more about the new cast members here!
Goodman Theatre has revealed the initial cast for Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
Learn more about some of the Broadway productions that you may not have realized began their journey at La Jolla Playhouse!
The Notebook officially opened at the Schoenfeld Theatre last week. Opening night was held on March 14th, and BroadwayWorld was there! Check out photos of the VIPs arriving at the big night here!
See photos of Eddie Redmayne, Gayle Rankin, Rupert Friend, Nathan Lane, and more arriving on the red carpet of the opening night celebration of Doubt here!
The Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation (SDCF) announces the recipient of the 2024 Mike Ockrent Fellowship.
Tickets for Disney’s Frozen in Austin will go on sale to the public on Friday, Feb. 16, 2024, at 10 am. Learn more about how to get tickets here!
Get ready for Disney's FROZEN on Broadway in Jacksonville! Tickets go on sale this Friday. Don't miss out on this magical musical experience.
Ensemble Arts - the new presenting brand of the Kimmel Cultural Campus and The Philadelphia Orchestra - will present the long-awaited production of Disney's Frozen. See how to purchase tickets!
The North American tour of Disney’s Frozen celebrated 1,000 performances last night on Wednesday, January 31 at The Kentucky Center in Louisville, KY, where the hit Broadway musical is playing through Sunday, February 4.
MCC Theater has revealed that Miscast24 will take place on Monday April 15, 2024 at the Hammerstein Ballroom. Learn additional details!
Of all the films on IMDB's list of the 1000 highest-grossing movies of all time, 31 have been adapted into Broadway musicals. Check out a guide to each those musicals below, along with musicals that are in development or ones that have not yet made their way to Broadway.
Watch the cast of the North American Tour of Frozen perform at The White House
Pittsburgh CLO announces THE PERFECT MATE at Greer Cabaret Theater from Feb 2-Mar 17, 2024. Get ready for a captivating musical experience.
The North American tour of Disney's Frozen has surpassed two million guests as of Thursday, November 16 at the Murat Theatre at Old National Centre in Indianapolis, IN, where the hit Broadway musical is playing through Sunday, November 26.
BroadwayWorld spoke with Oliver Ormson, who returns for a second year to play the role of Prince Hans of the Southern Isles. We discussed what it has been like taking on a character from the beloved animated movie, how the musical expands upon the original, and fun audience reactions!
Past Tony winners Anika Noni Rose and Matthew Broderick announced the 2011 Tony Awards nominees live from the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts in New York City.
Rob Ashford has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.
Rob Ashford has not appeared in the West End.
Rob Ashford has been nominated for numerous awards throughout his career. Some of his nominations include Best Director at the Olivier Awards for "The Winter's Tale," Outstanding Choreography at the Drama Desk Awards for "Evita," and Best Choreography at the Tony Awards for "Evita." He has also received nominations for Outstanding Director of a Musical, Best Revival, and Best Theatre Choreographer, among others, for various productions such as "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying," "A Streetcar Named Desire," "Promises, Promises," "Parade," "Cry-Baby The Musical," "Curtains," "Guys And Dolls," "The Wedding Singer," and "Thoroughly Modern Millie." Ashford's talent and creativity have garnered him recognition in the form of nominations from prestigious award organizations like the Drama Desk Awards, Outer Critics Circle Awards, Tony Awards, and Olivier Awards.
Rob Ashford has won several awards for his choreography, including Best Choreography at the BroadwayWorld Awards for "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying," Outstanding Choreography at the Drama Desk Awards for "The Musical," Outstanding Choreography at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "Cry-Baby The Musical," and Best Choreography at the Tony Awards for "Thoroughly Modern Millie."
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