Camille A. Brown
Latest News on Camille A. Brown:
Up on the Marquee: GYPSY, Starring Audra McDonald (Jul 1, 2024)
Public Works Presents LET'S HEAR IT FOR NEW YORK! An Unforgettable Dance Experience (Jun 26, 2024)
Public Works to Present Participatory Dance Piece Set to 'Empire State of Mind' (Jun 26, 2024)
Up on the Marquee: GYPSY, Starring Audra McDonald (Jul 1, 2024)
Public Works Presents LET'S HEAR IT FOR NEW YORK! An Unforgettable Dance Experience (Jun 26, 2024)
Public Works to Present Participatory Dance Piece Set to 'Empire State of Mind' (Jun 26, 2024)
Camille A. Brown BIO
CAMILLE A. BROWN is a prolific Black female director / choreographer, who has received numerous honors including a Guggenheim Award, Bessie Award, Jacob’s Pillow Dance Award, Doris Duke Artist Award, United States Artists Award, two Audelco Awards, five Princess Grace Awards, and a New York City Center Award. She has received a Tony nomination, three Drama Desk nominations, three Lortel nominations and an Obie award for her work in theater. She is an Emerson Collective fellow, a TED fellow and the recipient of a Ford Foundation Art of Change Fellowship. Brown is the 2021 Distinguished Artist, presented by The International Society for the Performing Arts.
Broadway and off-Broadway credits include: Choir Boy, Once On This Island, Toni Stone, A Streetcar Named Desire, Much Ado About Nothing, for colored girls… Film/Television: Academy Award-winning Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, Emmy Award-winning “Jesus Christ Superstar Live.” Ms. Brown choreographed the critically acclaimed Porgy and Bess for The Metropolitan Opera and this September became the first Black woman director for the main stage at the MET with Fire Shut Up In My Bones. Brown is the founder and Artistic Director of Camille A. Brown & Dancers.
Camille A. Brown Photos
Members and Creatives of Hell's Kitchen that includes-Susan Oliveras, Lily Ling, Tom Kitt, Camille A. Brown, Michael Greif, Kecia Lewis, Desmond Sean Ellington, Badia Farah, Kristoffer Siaz, Aaron Nicholas Patterson and Oscar Whitney Jr.
Date:
05/14/2024
From: Photos: The New Dramatists Honor Michael Greif at Annual Luncheon
Director Michael Greif, Brandon Victor Dixon, Chris Lee, Kecia Lewis, Shoshana Bean, Composer/Producer Alicia Keys, Maleah Joi Moon, Choreographer Camille A. Brown, Book Writer Kristoffer Diaz and Musical Supervisor Adam Blackstone
Date:
03/06/2024
From: Photos: Alicia Keys & HELLS KITCHEN Company Get Ready for Broadway
Musical Supervisor Adam Blackstone, Choreographer Camille A. Brown and Director Michael Greif, Book Writer Kristoffer Diaz, Composer/Producer Alicia Keys and NY Times Pulitzer Prize Winning Journalist/Moderator Salamishah Tillet
Date:
03/06/2024
From: Photos: Alicia Keys & HELLS KITCHEN Company Get Ready for Broadway
Director Michael Greif, Brandon Victor Dixon, Chris Lee, Kecia Lewis, Shoshana Bean, Composer/Producer Alicia Keys, Maleah Joi Moon, Choreographer Camille A. Brown, Book Writer Kristoffer Diaz and Musical Supervisor Adam Blackstone
Date:
03/06/2024
From: Photos: Alicia Keys & HELLS KITCHEN Company Get Ready for Broadway
Camille A. Brown Productions
[Off-Broadway, 2019]
Choreographer
Camille A. Brown Awards and Nominations
Drama Desk Awards - 2024 - Outstanding Choreography
Camille A. Brown, Hell’s Kitchen
The Lortels - 2024 - Outstanding Choreographer
Camille A. Brown, Hell's Kitchen
Tony Awards - 2024 - Best Choreography
Camille A. Brown, Hell's Kitchen
Drama League Awards - 2022 - Outstanding Direction of a Play
Camille A. Brown, for colored girls who have considered suicide/when the rainbow is enuf
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2022 - Outstanding Choreography
Camille A. Brown, for colored girls who have considered suicide/when the rainbow is enuf
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2022 - Outstanding Director of a Play
Camille A. Brown, for colored girls who have considered suicide/when the rainbow is enuf
Tony Awards - 2022 - Best Choreography
Camille A. Brown, for colored girls who have considered suicide / when the rainbow is enuf
Tony Awards - 2022 - Best Direction of a Play
Camille A. Brown, for colored girls who have considered suicide / when the rainbow is enuf
Drama Desk Awards - 2020 - Outstanding Choreography
Camille A. Brown, for colored girls who have considered suicide/when the rainbow is enuf
winner
Obie Awards - 2020 - Choreography Award
Camille A. Brown
Drama Desk Awards - 2019 - Outstanding Choreography
Camille A. Brown, Choir Boy
Tony Awards - 2019 - Best Choreography
Camille A. Brown, Choir Boy
winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2018 - Best Choreography
Camille A. Brown, Once on this Island
Drama Desk Awards - 2018 - The LaDuca Award for Outstanding Choreography
Camille A. Brown, Once on this Island
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2018 - Outstanding Choreographer
Camille A. Brown, Once on this Island
The Lortels - 2018 - Outstanding Choreographer
Camille A. Brown, Bella: An American Tall Tale
The Lortels - 2015 - Outstanding Choreographer
Camille A. Brown, The Fortress of Solitude
Camille A. Brown Videos
Video: Shoshana Bean Sings 'Pawn It All' from HELL'S KITCHEN at the Spring Road Conference
by Blair Ingenthron - Jun 15, 2024
Video: Kecia Lewis Performs 'Authors Of Forever' From HELL'S KITCHEN at the Spring Road Conference
by Stephi Wild - Jun 14, 2024
Video: How Camille A. Brown Brought Her Movement Language to HELL'S KITCHEN
by Joey Mervis - Jun 1, 2024
Video: Shoshana Bean and Maleah Joi Moon in the Official Music Video For 'No One' From HELL'S KITCHEN
by Stephi Wild - May 31, 2024
Audra McDonald Will Return to Broadway This Fall in GYPSY; Hear Her Sing in New Trailer
by Nicole Rosky - May 29, 2024
Video: HELL'S KITCHEN Cast and Crew Celebrates Mother's Day with Tribute Video
by Blair Ingenthron - May 12, 2024
Video: Get A First Look At The Return of FIRE SHUT UP IN MY BONES at The Met Opera
by Joshua Wright - Apr 8, 2024
Video: Go Inside Dance Rehearsals For FIRE SHUT UP IN MY BONES at The Met
by Joshua Wright - Mar 25, 2024
Video: Justin Austin Sings 'What Makes a Man a Man' From CHAMPION at Lyric Opera of Chicago
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 3, 2024
Video: Get A First Look At Lyric Opera of Chicago's Production of Blanchard's CHAMPION
by Joshua Wright - Jan 29, 2024
Video: Associate Choreographer Christopher Jackson Explores The Dance in Lyric Opera's CHAMPION
by Alan Henry - Jan 22, 2024
Video: Go Inside Opening Night of Alicia Keys' New Musical, HELL'S KITCHEN
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 21, 2023
Video: Watch Alicia Keys Talk HELL'S KITCHEN on CBS SUNDAY MORNING
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 12, 2023
Video: Shoshana Bean and Brandon Victor Dixon Perform 'Not Even The King' From Alicia Keys' HELL'S KITCHEN
by Stephi Wild - Oct 24, 2023
VIDEO: Go Inside Rehearsal for X: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF MALCOLM X at the Metropolitan Opera
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 22, 2023
Video: Watch Rehearsal Footage of HELL'S KITCHEN at The Public Theater
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 7, 2023
Camille A. Brown News
Up on the Marquee: GYPSY, Starring Audra McDonald
Check out pics of the new Majestic Theatre marquee for Gypsy, starring Audra McDonald.
Check out pics of the new Majestic Theatre marquee for Gypsy, starring Audra McDonald.
Public Works Presents LET'S HEAR IT FOR NEW YORK! An Unforgettable Dance Experience
Public Works will present LET'S HEAR IT FOR NEW YORK!, a dynamic dance experience celebrating the spirit and diversity of New York City.
Public Works will present LET'S HEAR IT FOR NEW YORK!, a dynamic dance experience celebrating the spirit and diversity of New York City.
Public Works to Present Participatory Dance Piece Set to 'Empire State of Mind'
The Public Theater has revealed that as a part of Public Pops Up this summer, Public Works will be hosting a participatory dance piece set to Alicia Keys’ seminal classic “Empire State of Mind” from Hell's Kitchen. Learn more!
The Public Theater has revealed that as a part of Public Pops Up this summer, Public Works will be hosting a participatory dance piece set to Alicia Keys’ seminal classic “Empire State of Mind” from Hell's Kitchen. Learn more!
HIPPEST TRIP- THE SOUL TRAIN MUSICAL Producer Wendell Pierce Says Show Is Coming to Broadway
Tony Award- winner Wendell Pierce has announced that he has joined the producing team of the Broadway-aimed Hippest Trip- the Soul Train Musical!
Tony Award- winner Wendell Pierce has announced that he has joined the producing team of the Broadway-aimed Hippest Trip- the Soul Train Musical!
Photos: Go Inside HELL'S KITCHEN's Tony Awards After Party
Check out photos from Hell's Kitchen's Tony Awards after party.
Check out photos from Hell's Kitchen's Tony Awards after party.
HELL'S KITCHEN Releases New Block of Tickets Through May 2025
Hell's Kitchen has released a new block of tickets. Learn more and see how to purchase!
Hell's Kitchen has released a new block of tickets. Learn more and see how to purchase!
Video: Maleah Joi Moon Accepts Tony Award For HELL'S KITCHEN
Maleah Joi Moon won the 2024 Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical for HELL'S KITCHEN. Watch Moon's acceptance speech in the video here!
Maleah Joi Moon won the 2024 Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical for HELL'S KITCHEN. Watch Moon's acceptance speech in the video here!
Video: Kecia Lewis Accepts Tony Award For HELL'S KITCHEN
Tonight, Kecia Lewis won the 2024 Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical for HELL'S KITCHEN. Watch her acceptance speech in the video here!
Tonight, Kecia Lewis won the 2024 Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical for HELL'S KITCHEN. Watch her acceptance speech in the video here!
2024 Tony Awards Fashions- The Best Looks from Broadway's Biggest Night
The 2024 Tony Awards have come and gone and as usual, Broadway's biggest stars turned up and turned it out in honor of the big night! From classic glamour to avant garde eleganza, check out our photos below to find out which 'fits were it at this year's celebration!
The 2024 Tony Awards have come and gone and as usual, Broadway's biggest stars turned up and turned it out in honor of the big night! From classic glamour to avant garde eleganza, check out our photos below to find out which 'fits were it at this year's celebration!
Video: Shoshana Bean Sings 'Pawn It All' from HELL'S KITCHEN at the Spring Road Conference
Shoshana Bean performed 'Pawn It All' from Hell's Kitchen at the Broadway League's Spring Road Conference just last month. Check out the video of her performance here!
Shoshana Bean performed 'Pawn It All' from Hell's Kitchen at the Broadway League's Spring Road Conference just last month. Check out the video of her performance here!
Video: Meet the Tony-Nominated Choreographers of 2024
Watch as we chat with: Camille A. Brown (Hell's Kitchen), Shana Carroll and Jesse Robb (Water for Elephants), Rick Kuperman and Jeff Kuperman (The Outsiders), and Justin Peck (Illinoise).
Watch as we chat with: Camille A. Brown (Hell's Kitchen), Shana Carroll and Jesse Robb (Water for Elephants), Rick Kuperman and Jeff Kuperman (The Outsiders), and Justin Peck (Illinoise).
Video: Kecia Lewis Performs 'Authors Of Forever' From HELL'S KITCHEN at the Spring Road Conference
Kecia Lewis took the stage to perform 'Authors of Forever' from Hell's Kitchen at the Broadway League's Spring Road Conference just last month. Check out the video of her performance here!
Kecia Lewis took the stage to perform 'Authors of Forever' from Hell's Kitchen at the Broadway League's Spring Road Conference just last month. Check out the video of her performance here!
How/When/Where to Watch the 2024 Tony Awards
It's almost here! On June 16, The 77th Annual Tony Awards make their debut at Lincoln Center at the David H. Koch Theatre to celebrate the best of Broadway for the 2023/24 theatre season.
It's almost here! On June 16, The 77th Annual Tony Awards make their debut at Lincoln Center at the David H. Koch Theatre to celebrate the best of Broadway for the 2023/24 theatre season.
Recap the 2024 Tony Awards Acceptance Speeches
The 77th Annual Tony Awards have officially begun! As winners take the stage this evening, stay tuned to BroadwayWorld as we bring you full text of all of the acceptance speeches; from the emotional to the humorous, and everything in between.
The 77th Annual Tony Awards have officially begun! As winners take the stage this evening, stay tuned to BroadwayWorld as we bring you full text of all of the acceptance speeches; from the emotional to the humorous, and everything in between.
Photos: On the Red Carpet at the 2024 Tony Awards
We're taking you to the red carpet for a look at all of the stars (and what they're wearing)! Check back all night long for more photos!
We're taking you to the red carpet for a look at all of the stars (and what they're wearing)! Check back all night long for more photos!
2024 Tony Awards Winners - The Full List
The 77th Annual Tony Awards were a smashing success with The Outsiders and Stereophonic taking home the top prizes of Best Play and Best Musical. Find out who else took home honors with the full list of winners below!
The 77th Annual Tony Awards were a smashing success with The Outsiders and Stereophonic taking home the top prizes of Best Play and Best Musical. Find out who else took home honors with the full list of winners below!
Video: How Camille A. Brown Made New York City Dance
In this video, watch as Tony nominee Camille A. Brown chats more about the joys of creating Hell's Kitchen, why she can't wait for her next project (Gypsy), and so much more!
In this video, watch as Tony nominee Camille A. Brown chats more about the joys of creating Hell's Kitchen, why she can't wait for her next project (Gypsy), and so much more!
2024 Drama Desk Awards Winners- The Full List
The best of Broadway and off-Broadway came together for the 68th Annual Drama Desk Awards, which were held at The Skirball Center for the Performing Arts.
The best of Broadway and off-Broadway came together for the 68th Annual Drama Desk Awards, which were held at The Skirball Center for the Performing Arts.
Listen: HELL'S KITCHEN Cast Recording is Available Now; Watch a Music Video For 'If I Ain't Got You'
The original Broadway cast recording for HELL’S KITCHEN is now available on all streaming platforms! Listen to the album here and watch an all new music video!
The original Broadway cast recording for HELL’S KITCHEN is now available on all streaming platforms! Listen to the album here and watch an all new music video!
Jacob's Pillow Reveals Week 1 Programming of 2024 Summer Festival
This summer’s Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival will open with a ballet company that sends up the conventions of romantic and classical ballet. Learn more about the full lineup here!
This summer’s Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival will open with a ballet company that sends up the conventions of romantic and classical ballet. Learn more about the full lineup here!
Camille A. Brown FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What awards has Camille A. Brown been nominated for?
Camille A. Brown has been nominated for several awards throughout her career, including Outstanding Choreography at the Drama Desk Awards for "Hell’s Kitchen," Outstanding Choreographer at The Lortels for "Hell's Kitchen," and Best Choreography at the Tony Awards for "Hell's Kitchen." She also received nominations for Outstanding Direction of a Play at the Drama League Awards for "for colored girls who have considered suicide/when the rainbow is enuf," Outstanding Choreography at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for the same production, and Outstanding Director of a Play at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "for colored girls who have considered suicide/when the rainbow is enuf." Additionally, she was nominated for Best Choreography at the Tony Awards and Best Direction of a Play at the Tony Awards for "for colored girls who have considered suicide/when the rainbow is enuf." Camille A. Brown also received nominations for Outstanding Choreography at the Drama Desk Awards for "for colored girls who have considered suicide/when the rainbow is enuf," a Choreography Award at the Obie Awards, Outstanding Choreography at the Drama Desk Awards for "Choir Boy," and Best Choreography at the Tony Awards for "Choir Boy." She won the Best Choreography award at the BroadwayWorld Awards for "Once on this Island," The LaDuca Award for Outstanding Choreography at the Drama Desk Awards for "Once on this Island," and Outstanding Choreographer at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "Once on this Island." Additionally, she was nominated for Outstanding Choreographer at The Lortels for "Bella: An American Tall Tale" and "The Fortress of Solitude."
What awards has Camille A. Brown won?
Camille A. Brown has won the Choreography Award at the Obie Awards and Best Choreography at the BroadwayWorld Awards for Once on this Island.
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