Thomas Kail

Thomas Kail

46 · Born: Jan 20, 1978

Personal Details

BornJan 20, 1978 Alexandria, Virginia

Biography

Thomas Kail, a renowned American theatre director, came into the world on January 30, 1978, and has since made a significant impact on the world of musical theatre. He is particularly notable for his work on the Off-Broadway and Broadway productions of Lin-Manuel Miranda's groundbreaking musicals, including In the Heights and Hamilton.

Kail's direction of Hamilton earned him the prestigious 2016 Tony Award for Best Direction of a Musical, a testament to his exceptional skill and artistry. In addition to this esteemed recognition, Kail was awarded the Kennedy Center Honor in 2018, further solidifying his reputation as a master of his craft.

Career

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2020
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2017
{"id":169116,"title":"We Are Freestyle Love Supreme","year":"2020","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/we-are-freestyle-love-supreme","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6og8ej2fl0o0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6og8ej2fl0o0.jpg"},"released":1}
2020
{"id":169118,"title":"Siempre, Luis","year":"2020","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/siempre-luis","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_169118.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_169118.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":109436,"title":"Hamilton's America","year":"2016","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/hamiltons-america-2016","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_109436.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_109436.jpg"},"released":1}
2016
{"id":183722,"title":"Great Performances","year":"2009","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/great-performances-2009-2","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_183722.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_183722.jpg"},"released":1}
2009
{"id":233558,"title":"Moana","year":"2026","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/moana-2025","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_233558.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_233558.jpg"},"released":0}
2026
Moana
Moana as Director
{"id":177581,"title":"Hamilton: History Has Its Eyes on You","year":"2020","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/hamilton-history-has-its-eyes-on-you","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_177581.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_177581.jpg"},"released":1}
2020
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Hamilton
Hamilton as Director
{"id":176554,"title":"Stars in the House","year":"2020","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/stars-in-the-house-2020","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_176554.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_176554.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":89755,"title":"Grease Live!","year":"2016","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/grease-live","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6gnoig95bc30.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6gnoig95bc30.jpg"},"released":1}
2016
Grease Live!
Grease Live! as Director
{"id":103832467,"title":"Fosse\/Verdon","year":"2019","job":"Creator","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/show\/fosseverdon","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/du6i3tmj5460.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/du6i3tmj5460.jpg"},"released":1}
2019
Fosse/Verdon
Fosse/Verdon as Creator