Rob Ashford

Rob Ashford is an American stage director and choreographer whose work spans Broadway, the West End, opera, television and film. He began as a Broadway dancer before becoming a leading choreographer and director, with major productions including Parade, Evita and Promises, Promises. His screen work includes concert and film choreography, and he has received Tony, Olivier, Emmy and other theatre honours.
Known For: Thoroughly Modern Millie; Parade; Evita
Selected Theatre Credits: Anna Christie; A Streetcar Named Desire; The Winter’s Tale; Macbeth; Promises, Promises
Screen Credits: Beyond the Sea; Cinderella; A Million Ways to Die in the West; Murder on the Orient Express; The Sound of Music Live!
Awards & Nominations: Winner, Tony Award for Best Choreography for Thoroughly Modern Millie (2002); winner, Olivier Awards for Direction and Choreography for Parade (2008); winner, Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Choreography (2009)
Training: Point Park University