Warren Carlyle
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Warren Carlyle is a director and choreographer who was born in Norwich
, Norfolk, England. He received Drama Desk Award
nominations for Outstanding Choreography and Outstanding Director of a Musical for Finian's Rainbow
.
and around the world as well as for film and television.
He started as a dancer, after taking dance lessons, but then was chosen by Susan Stroman
to be associate choreographer for the West End
Royal National Theatre production of Oklahoma!
(1998), and she later chose him to assist her on the Broadway musical The Producers
. Carlyle moved to New York in 2000.
Carlyle was both director and choregrapher of the Broadway revival of Finian's Rainbow in 2009, for which he received Drama Desk Award nominations for Outstanding Choreography and Outstanding Director of a Musical. He was the choreographer and co-director of the new musical Limelight: The Story of Charlie Chaplin, which ran at the La Jolla Playhouse
, San Diego, California, in 2010. He is the choreographer for the Kennedy Center production of Follies
(2011), with Eric D. Schaeffer
as director. The two worked together on the Kennedy Center production of Mame in 2006.
He recently co-directed the La Jolla Playhouse
's 2010 production of Limelight: The Story of Charlie Chaplin
.
Norwich
Norwich is a city in England. It is the regional administrative centre and county town of Norfolk. During the 11th century, Norwich was the largest city in England after London, and one of the most important places in the kingdom...
, Norfolk, England. He received Drama Desk Award
Drama Desk Award
The Drama Desk Awards, which are given annually in a number of categories, are the only major New York theater honors for which productions on Broadway, Off-Broadway, Off-Off-Broadway compete against each other in the same category...
nominations for Outstanding Choreography and Outstanding Director of a Musical for Finian's Rainbow
Finian's Rainbow
Finian's Rainbow is a musical with a book by E.Y. Harburg and Fred Saidy, lyrics by Harburg, and music by Burton Lane. The 1947 Broadway production ran for 725 performances. Several revivals and a 1968 film version followed. A Broadway revival ran from October 8, 2009 until January 17, 2010...
.
Biography
Carlyle trained in dance at the Central School of Dancing Norwich, Bush Davies School of Theatre Arts and Doreen Bird College of Performing Arts. He has directed and provided choreography for theater and musicals on BroadwayBroadway theatre
Broadway theatre, commonly called simply Broadway, refers to theatrical performances presented in one of the 40 professional theatres with 500 or more seats located in the Theatre District centered along Broadway, and in Lincoln Center, in Manhattan in New York City...
and around the world as well as for film and television.
He started as a dancer, after taking dance lessons, but then was chosen by Susan Stroman
Susan Stroman
Susan Stroman is an American theatre director, choreographer, film director, and performer. She has won the Tony Award for both her choreography and direction, notably for the stage musical The Producers.-Early years:...
to be associate choreographer for the West End
West End theatre
West End theatre is a popular term for mainstream professional theatre staged in the large theatres of London's 'Theatreland', the West End. Along with New York's Broadway theatre, West End theatre is usually considered to represent the highest level of commercial theatre in the English speaking...
Royal National Theatre production of Oklahoma!
Oklahoma!
Oklahoma! is the first musical written by composer Richard Rodgers and librettist Oscar Hammerstein II. The musical is based on Lynn Riggs' 1931 play, Green Grow the Lilacs. Set in Oklahoma Territory outside the town of Claremore in 1906, it tells the story of cowboy Curly McLain and his romance...
(1998), and she later chose him to assist her on the Broadway musical The Producers
The Producers (musical)
The Producers is a musical adapted by Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan from Brooks' 1968 film of the same name, with lyrics written by Brooks and music composed by Brooks and arranged by Glen Kelly and Doug Besterman. As in the film, the story concerns two theatrical producers who scheme to get rich...
. Carlyle moved to New York in 2000.
Carlyle was both director and choregrapher of the Broadway revival of Finian's Rainbow in 2009, for which he received Drama Desk Award nominations for Outstanding Choreography and Outstanding Director of a Musical. He was the choreographer and co-director of the new musical Limelight: The Story of Charlie Chaplin, which ran at the La Jolla Playhouse
La Jolla Playhouse
La Jolla Playhouse is a not-for-profit, professional theatre-in-residence on the campus of the University of California, San Diego. -Background:...
, San Diego, California, in 2010. He is the choreographer for the Kennedy Center production of Follies
Follies
Follies is a musical with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and a book by James Goldman. The story concerns a reunion in a crumbling Broadway theatre, scheduled for demolition, of the past performers of the "Weismann's Follies," a musical revue , that played in that theatre between the World Wars...
(2011), with Eric D. Schaeffer
Eric D. Schaeffer
Eric D. Schaeffer is a theater director and producer based in Arlington, Virginia.He is the co-founder and Artistic Director of Signature Theatre., and is well known nationally for his re-invention of large American musicals for small black box venues...
as director. The two worked together on the Kennedy Center production of Mame in 2006.
He recently co-directed the La Jolla Playhouse
La Jolla Playhouse
La Jolla Playhouse is a not-for-profit, professional theatre-in-residence on the campus of the University of California, San Diego. -Background:...
's 2010 production of Limelight: The Story of Charlie Chaplin
Limelight: The Story of Charlie Chaplin
Limelight: The Story of Charlie Chaplin is a musical with music and lyrics by Christopher Curtis and a book by Curtis and Thomas Meehan. The show is based on the life of Charlie Chaplin.-Productions:...
.
Theatre credits
Sources:BroadwayWorldand abouttheartists.com- FolliesFolliesFollies is a musical with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and a book by James Goldman. The story concerns a reunion in a crumbling Broadway theatre, scheduled for demolition, of the past performers of the "Weismann's Follies," a musical revue , that played in that theatre between the World Wars...
(2011) Kennedy Center - Finian's RainbowFinian's RainbowFinian's Rainbow is a musical with a book by E.Y. Harburg and Fred Saidy, lyrics by Harburg, and music by Burton Lane. The 1947 Broadway production ran for 725 performances. Several revivals and a 1968 film version followed. A Broadway revival ran from October 8, 2009 until January 17, 2010...
(2009 revival) Broadway, St. James Theatre - A Tale of Two CitiesA Tale of Two Cities (musical)A Tale of Two Cities is a musical with book, music and lyrics by Jill Santoriello based on the novel of the same name by Charles Dickens....
(2008) (Broadway and Asolo Repertory TheatreAsolo Repertory TheatreThe Asolo Repertory Theatre or Asolo Rep is a professional theater in Sarasota, Florida. It is the largest Equity theatre in Florida, and the largest Repertory theatre in the Southeastern United States. Asolo Rep is a resident regional theatre company which also invites in guest artists...
) - Finians Rainbow (2009) (Encores!Encores!Encores! Great American Musicals in Concert is a program that has been presented by New York City Center since 1994. Encores! is dedicated to performing the full score of musicals that rarely are heard in New York City...
at City Center) - Girl CrazyGirl CrazyGirl Crazy is a 1930 musical with music by George Gershwin, lyrics by Ira Gershwin and book by Guy Bolton and John McGowan. Ethel Merman made her stage debut in this musical production....
(2009) (Encores! at City Center) - On the Town (2008) (Encores! at City Center))
- JunoJuno (musical)Juno is a Broadway musical with music and lyrics by Marc Blitzstein and book by Joseph Stein, based closely on the 1924 play Juno and the Paycock by Sean O'Casey. The original Broadway production opened at the Winter Garden Theatre, New York, on March 9, 1959.Despite light moments, the musical,...
(2008) (Encores! at City Center) - Stairway to Paradise (2007) (Encores! at City Center)
- The 24 Hour Musicals (The Public Theater)
- You Again (NY Fringe)
- Working (Zipper)
- Slut! (ATA)
- Roundabout Theatre Gala 2006
- 101 Dalmatians Musical101 Dalmatians MusicalThe 101 Dalmatians Musical is a musical produced by Luis Alvarez, directed by Jerry Zaks, and sponsored by Purina Dog Chow. The music written by former Styx member Dennis DeYoung, who also co-wrote the lyrics with the musical's book author B.T. McNicholl...
US tour, 2009 - Lucky Guy (2009) (Goodspeed Opera House)
- Dancing in the DarkDancing in the Dark-In film:*Dancing in the Dark , a 1949 film based on a play by Howard Dietz*Dancing in the Dark , a 1986 film by Anthony Kramreither*"Dancing in the Dark", an episode of The Golden Girls, which first aired in 1989...
(2008) (Old Globe TheatreOld Globe TheatreThe Old Globe is a professional theatre company located in Balboa Park in San Diego, California. It produces about 15 plays and musicals annually in summer and winter seasons...
, San Diego) - Mame (2006) (Kennedy Center)
- The Pirates of Penzance (2006) (Goodspeed Opera House and Paper Mill Playhouse) Connecticut Critics Award for Best Choreography
- The Baker's WifeThe Baker's WifeThe Baker's Wife is a musical with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz and the book by Joseph Stein, based on the French film La Femme du Boulanger by Marcel Pagnol and Jean Giono...
(2002) (Goodspeed Opera House) - Pageant (musical) (2001) (Second City, Chicago)
- Me and My GirlMe and My GirlMe and My Girl is a musical with book and lyrics by Douglas Furber and L. Arthur Rose and music by Noel Gay. It takes place in the late 1930s in Hampshire, Mayfair, and Lambeth....
(2006) (UK tour, director as well) Best Production 2007 Theater Goers Choice Award - The Goodbye Girl (1st UK national tour)
- Pageant The Vaudeville Theater, London
- Moving On, Stephen Sondheim revue (2000) The Bridewell Theatre, London
- Scrooge (European tour)
Film and television
- DeceptionDeception (2008 film)Deception is a 2008 drama/thriller film, directed by Marcel Langenegger and written by Mark Bomback. It stars Ewan McGregor, Hugh Jackman, and Michelle Williams. The film was released on April 25, 2008 in the United States.-Plot:...
, (2008) starring Hugh Jackman and Euan McGregor (20th Century Fox) - Hope and Faith, 2005 Episode "Charley's Shirt" (ABC)
- An Evening at the Boston Pops (PBS)
- Elton John's "Made in England" video