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Kathleen Marshall

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BIO

Kathleen Marshall received 2011 Tony, Drama Desk and Outer Critics Awards for choreography and Tony, Drama Desk and Outer Critics nominations for direction for Anything Goes.



Also on Broadway, Kathleen directed and choreographed The Pajama Game, Wonderful Town and Grease and choreographed Boeing-Boeing, Little Shop of Horrors, Seussical, Follies, Kiss Me, Kate, 1776 and Swinging on a Star.

Off-Broadway credits include Two Gentlemen of Verona (New York Shakespeare Festival), Saturday Night (Second Stage), Violet (Playwrights Horizons) and As Thousands Cheer (Drama Dept).

For City Center Encores!, she directed and choreographed Bells Are Ringing, Applause, Carnival, Hair and Babes in Arms, among others, and served as Artistic Director for four seasons.

For ABC/Disney, she directed and choreographed Once Upon a Mattress and choreographed The Music Man (Emmy nomination). She recently choreographed the musical sequences in the film My Week with Marilyn.

She has received three Tony Awards, three Drama Desk Awards, three Outer Critics Circle Awards, the Astaire Award, the George Abbott Award, the Richard Rodgers Award and the Pennsylvania Governor's Award for the Arts.

Ms. Marshall is an Associate Artist of the Roundabout Theatre Company.

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STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
1998
Kelly Burke


[Off-Broadway]
1993
Nurse [Replacement]

[Replacement]

[Pittsburgh, PA (Regional)]
Regional Revival, 1986
Performer


Productions

 
[West End, 2022]
Director/Choreographer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2020]
Director & Choreographer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2017]
Director
 
[Los Angeles, 2017]
Director/Choreographer
 
[St. Louis, MO (Regional), 2017]
Choreographer
Director
 
[Broadway, 2016]
Director and Choreographer
 
[Chester, CT (Regional), 2016]
Director and Choreographer
 
[Regional (US), 2015]
Director and Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 2015]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2014]
Director and Choreographer
 
[Regional (US), 2014]
Director and Choreographer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2013]
Director and Choreographer
 
[US Tour, 2012]
Director
Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 2012]
Choreographer
Director
 
[Broadway, 2011]
Choreographer
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2008]
Director
Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 2007]
Choreographer
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2006]
Director/Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 2006]
Director
Choreographer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2005]
Choreographer
Director
Director/Choreographer
 
[Regional (US), 2004]
Choreographer
 
[US Tour, 2004]
Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 2003]
Choreographer
Director
 
[Broadway, 2003]
Choreographer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2003]
Director/Choreographer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2002]
Director/Choreographer
 
[West End, 2001]
Choreographer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2001]
Director/Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 2001]
Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 2000]
Choreographer
 
[Regional (US), 2000]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2000]
Director/Choreographer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2000]
Choreographer
Director
 
[Broadway, 1999]
Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 1999]
Choreographer
 
[Off-Broadway, 1999]
Director/Choreographer
 
[San Diego, CA (Regional), 1998]
Choreographer
 
[Off-Off-Broadway, 1998]
Director
Choreographer
 
[Off-Broadway, 1998]
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 1998]
Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 1997]
Choreographer
 
[Off-Broadway, 1997]
Choreographer
 
[Off-Broadway, 1997]
Choreographer
 
[Off-Broadway, 1996]
Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 1995]
Creative Associate to Mr. Marshall
 
[Broadway, 1995]
Choreographer
 
[Off-Broadway, 1995]
Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 1994]
Assistant Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 1993]
Assistant Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 1993]
Assistant Choreographer for Mr. Marshall
Assistant Choreographer

Movies

Young Doctors in Love
[ 1982 ] The Hospital Staff - Usherette #2 Kathi Marshall
The Flamingo Kid
[ 1984 ] Adventurer's Inn Hostess Kathi Marshall
Nothing in Common
[ 1986 ] Tour Guide Kathi Marshall
Beaches
[ 1988 ] Delivery Room Nurse #1 Kathi Marshall
Pretty Woman
[ 1990 ] Day Desk Clerk Kathi Marshall
A League of Their Own
[ 1992 ] MumblesBrockman - Outfielder
Exit to Eden
[ 1994 ] Stewardess Susan
The Twilight of the Golds
[ 1996 ] Debby Klein
Freeway
[ 1996 ] ER Nurse
Getting Away with Murder
[ 1996 ] Student #1
Dear God
[ 1996 ] Whispering Wendy
Runaway Bride
[ 1999 ] Cousin Cindy
Edtv
[ 1999 ] Hygienist
Never Been Kissed
[ 1999 ] Sun-Times Worker
Spin Cycle
[ 2000 ] Newscter
The Princess Diaries
[ 2001 ] Charlotte Kutaway
Rat Race
[ 2001 ] Reporter
Duty Dating
[ 2002 ] Seminar Woman
The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement
[ 2004 ] Charlotte Kutaway
Raising Helen
[ 2004 ] Mrs. LaGambina
Valentine's Day
[ 2010 ] Nikki

TV Shows

Happy Days
Kathi, Sally, Louise

Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2020 - Outstanding Choreography

Kathleen Marshall, The Unsinkable Molly Brown

Drama Desk Awards - 2020 - Outstanding Director of a Musical

Kathleen Marshall, The Unsinkable Molly Brown

Drama Desk Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Choreography

Kathleen Marshall, Nice Work If You Can Get It

Drama Desk Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Director of a Musical

Kathleen Marshall, Nice Work If You Can Get It

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Choreographer

Kathleen Marshall, Nice Work If You Can Get It

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

Kathleen Marshall, Nice Work If You Can Get It

Tony Awards - 2012 - Best Choreography

Kathleen Marshall, Nice Work If You Can Get It

Tony Awards - 2012 - Best Direction of a Musical

Kathleen Marshall, Nice Work If You Can Get It


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Choreography

Kathleen Marshall, Anything Goes


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Choreography

Kathleen Marshall, Anything Goes

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Director of a Musical

Kathleen Marshall, Anything Goes


winner
Tony Awards - 2011 - Best Choreography

Kathleen Marshall, Anything Goes

Tony Awards - 2011 - Best Direction of a Musical

Kathleen Marshall, Anything Goes


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2006 - Outstanding Choreography

Kathleen Marshall, The Pajama Game


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2006 - Outstanding Choreography

Kathleen Marshall, The Pajama Game

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2006 - Outstanding Director of a Musical

Kathleen Marshall , The Pajama Game


winner
Tony Awards - 2006 - Best Choreography

Kathleen Marshall, The Pajama Game

Tony Awards - 2006 - Best Direction of a Musical

Kathleen Marshall, The Pajama Game


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2004 - Outstanding Director - Musical

Kathleen Marshall, Wonderful Town


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2004 - Outstanding Director - Musical

Kathleen Marshall, Wonderful Town


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2004 - Outstanding Choreography

Kathleen Marshall, Wonderful Town

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2004 - Outstanding Director of a Musical

Kathleen Marshall, Wonderful Town


winner
Tony Awards - 2004 - Best Choreography

Kathleen Marshall, Wonderful Town

Tony Awards - 2004 - Best Direction of a Musical

Kathleen Marshall, Wonderful Town

Olivier Awards - 2002 - Best Theatre Choreographer

Kathleen Marshall, Kiss, Me Kate

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2001 - Outstanding Choreography

Kathleen Marshall, Follies

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2000 - Outstanding Choreography

Kathleen Marshall, Kiss Me Kate

Tony Awards - 2000 - Best Choreography

Kathleen Marshall, Kiss Me, Kate


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1999 - Outstanding Choreography

Kathleen Marshall, Kiss Me, Kate

Drama Desk Awards - 1995 - Outstanding Choreography

Kathleen Marshall, Swinging on a Star

Videos

News


Concord Originals Acquires Legendary Film Studio RKO Pictures
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 4, 2025

​​​​​​​Concord Originals has acquired RKO, the legendary film studio behind such classic film properties as King Kong, Citizen Kane, The Best Years of Our Lives, It’s a Wonderful Life, Suspicion, and more.
TDF's WENDY WASSERSTEIN PROJECT 2025 Celebration to Take Place in June
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 29, 2025

DF will host its annual Wendy Wasserstein Project ceremony at the Gerald W. Lynch Theater at John Jay College. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets here!
Stephanie Pope Will Bring LIVIN' IT UP! to 54 Below
by Emmy Rice - May 25, 2025

54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club, will present Stephanie Pope: Livin’ It Up! on Tuesday, June 17th, 2025 at 7pm EST. See here for more information.
Interview: Conductor Keith Lockhart Talks His 30th Year With BOSTON POPS
by R. Scott Reedy - May 5, 2025

The Boston Pops will once again turn to the music and stars of Broadway when the orchestra opens its 139th spring season at  Symphony Hall on May 8 with Emmy, Grammy, and Tony Award-winner Cynthia Erivo (“The Color Purple”) as special guest.
Ann Morrison, Heathcliff Saunders and More Set for JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR At Asolo Repertory Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 12, 2025

Asolo Repertory Theatre has announced complete casting for the epic closing of the 2024 – 2025 Season, Jesus Christ Superstar, which begins previews on May 14, 2025. Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, Lyrics by Tim Rice and directed and choreographed by Josh Rhodes. Jesus Christ Superstar runs May 14 – June 15. 
Kathleen Marshall Will Direct MYTHIC at Cincinnati Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Mar 5, 2025

Kathleen Marshall will direct and choreograph Mythic at Cincinnati Playhouse, featuring book and lyrics by Marcus Stevens and music by Oran Eldor. Learn more here!
New Musical ICEBOY!, THEATER OF THE MIND World Premieres and More Set for Goodman Theatre Centennial Season
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 25, 2025

Celebrate a century of innovation at Goodman Theatre with six world premieres, including two musicals, a major cultural attraction, and beloved annual productions. Join us for a year-long citywide event and a festival of new plays from September 2025 to August 2026.
Joseph Leo Bwarie Stars In FOOLISH HEART Benefit Concert At Garry Marshall Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 22, 2025

Garry Marshall Theatre will present GMT's Producing Artistic Director, Joseph Leo Bwarie, in Foolish Heart - benefit concerts to support Altadena schools impacted by the Eaton Fire. 
David Saint Will Retire as Artistic Director of George Street Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Feb 19, 2025

George Street Playhouse has announced that Artistic Director David Saint will retire as Artistic Director at the conclusion of the 2024/2025 season.  George Street Playhouse will honor Saint at the 2025 Gala.
Meet the Cast of OPERATION MINCEMEAT, Now in Previews on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Feb 15, 2025

The acclaimed new musical Operation Mincemeat, which took the West End by storm in 2023, is coming to Broadway, starring the original London cast. Previews begin tonight, February 15, at the John Golden Theatre. Meet the cast here!
Natalie Dormer, Giles Terera and More Set For Chichester Festival Theatre's 2025 Season
by Stephi Wild - Feb 14, 2025

Chichester Festival Theatre’s Festival 2025 has been announced by Artistic Director, Justin Audibert and Executive Director, Kathy Bourne. Festival 2025 includes five world and two UK premieres, two musicals, and masterpieces from world drama.
Full Cast and Creative Team Set For OPERATION MINCEMEAT
by Stephi Wild - Feb 3, 2025

Discover the full cast and creative team for Broadway's 'Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical,' premiering February 15 at the Golden Theatre. This award-winning show, directed by Robert Hastie, features original West End performers and a star-studded creative team. Learn more about its journey from London to New York.
Broadway Veterans Launch Joy Machine Records Spotlighting the Development of New Musicals
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 14, 2025

A new record label, Joy Machine Records, has launched with a special focus on new musical theater projects and solo projects from new artists. The label is co-founded and run by Broadway music veterans Ian Kagey, Sonny Paladino, Brian Usifer and Will Van Dyke.
Last Chance To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Maine Awards; WAITRESS at Ogunquit Playhouse Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 27, 2024

This is the last chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Maine Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Final Week To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Maine Awards; Ogunquit Playhouse Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Dec 23, 2024

This is the final week to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Maine Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Vote For The 2024 BroadwayWorld Maine Awards; WAITRESS at Ogunquit Playhouse Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 16, 2024

Voting continues for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Maine Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Latest Standings Announced For The 2024 BWW Maine Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 9, 2024

Don't miss your chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Maine Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Video: Inside SINATRA THE MUSICAL Presentation at The Apollo
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 22, 2024

Last night, a special reading presentation of Sinatra The Musical dazzled the audience at the historic Apollo Theatre. See footage from the evening here!
Photos: Matt Doyle, Ana Villafañe & More in SINATRA THE MUSICAL Rehearsals
by Bruce Glikas - Nov 21, 2024

A special invitation-only reading of Sinatra The Musical will be presented at the Apollo Theatre. See Matt Doyle and more in rehearsals
Stage Directors And Choreographers Society Announces Executive Board Election Results And President's Award
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 21, 2024

SDC announced the results of its 2024 Executive Board election, highlighting new leadership roles and the organization's future direction. Discover the elected members and their upcoming initiatives.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Kathleen Marshall been nominated for?

Outstanding Choreography (Drama Desk Awards) for The Unsinkable Molly Brown, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for The Unsinkable Molly Brown, Outstanding Choreography (Drama Desk Awards) for Nice Work If You Can Get It , Outstanding Director of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Nice Work If You Can Get It , Outstanding Choreographer (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Nice Work If You Can Get It , Outstanding Director of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Nice Work If You Can Get It , Best Choreography (Tony Awards) for Nice Work If You Can Get It , Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Nice Work If You Can Get It , Outstanding Choreography (Drama Desk Awards) for Anything Goes, Outstanding Choreography (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Anything Goes, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Anything Goes, Best Choreography (Tony Awards) for Anything Goes, Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Anything Goes, Outstanding Choreography (Drama Desk Awards) for The Pajama Game, Outstanding Choreography (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Pajama Game, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Pajama Game , Best Choreography (Tony Awards) for The Pajama Game, Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Pajama Game, Outstanding Director - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Wonderful Town, Outstanding Director - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Wonderful Town, Outstanding Choreography (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Wonderful Town , Outstanding Director of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Wonderful Town , Best Choreography (Tony Awards) for Wonderful Town, Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Wonderful Town, Best Theatre Choreographer (Olivier Awards) for Kiss, Me Kate, Outstanding Choreography (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Follies, Outstanding Choreography (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Kiss Me Kate , Best Choreography (Tony Awards) for Kiss Me, Kate, Outstanding Choreography (Drama Desk Awards) for Kiss Me, Kate and Outstanding Choreography (Drama Desk Awards) for Swinging on a Star.

What awards has Kathleen Marshall won?

Kathleen Marshall has won several prestigious awards for her work in choreography and directing. She received the Outstanding Choreography award from the Drama Desk Awards for Anything Goes, The Pajama Game, Wonderful Town, and Kiss Me, Kate. She also won Outstanding Choreography from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Anything Goes, The Pajama Game, and Wonderful Town. Additionally, Kathleen Marshall earned the Best Choreography Tony Award for Anything Goes, The Pajama Game, and Wonderful Town. Furthermore, she was honored with the Outstanding Director - Musical award from the Drama Desk Awards for Wonderful Town.

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