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Susan Stroman

Known For
Directing
Born
October 17, 1954 in Wilmington, Delaware, USA
Active Years
1956–2026 (71 Years)
Total Credits
29 credits in database
Directing Born Oct 17, 1954 Wilmington, Delaware, USA 29 credits
29
Total Credits
1956–2026
71 Years Career Span
8
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Biography

Subject: Susan Stroman (Directing focus).
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Sources provided: TMDB, Wikipedia, IMDb, BroadwayWorld, Britannica, personal website.
Name: Susan P. Stroman (Wikipedia).
Birthdate: October 17, 1954 (TMDB, Wikipedia).
Birthplace: Wilmington, Delaware, USA (TMDB, personal website).
Professions: American theatre director, choreographer, film director, performer (TMDB); theatre director, choreographer, performer (Wikipedia); director and choreographer (Britannica); actor, conceiver, bookwriter (BroadwayWorld).
Notable Theater Productions: Oklahoma!, The Music Man, Crazy for You, Contact, The Producers, The Frogs, The Scottsboro Boys, Bullets Over Broadway, POTUS: Or, Behind Every Great Dumbass Are Seven Women (Wikipedia); Show Boat, The Music Man, The Producers, Young Frankenstein, Bullets Over Broadway (Britannica).
Awards: 5 Tony Awards, 2 Laurence Olivier Awards, 5 Drama Desk Awards, 8 Outer Critics Circle Awards, 2 Lucille Lortel Awards, 5 Fred Astaire Awards, George Abbott Award for Outstanding Achievement in the Theater (IMDb).
Known For: Directing (TMDB).
Draft 1: Susan P. Stroman was born on October 17, 1954, in Wilmington, Delaware, USA. She is an American theatre director, choreographer, film director, and performer. Her work in musical theater has earned her numerous honors, including five Tony Awards, two Laurence Olivier Awards, five Drama Desk Awards, eight Outer Critics Circle Awards, two Lucille Lortel Awards, five Fred Astaire Awards, and the George Abbott Award for Outstanding Achievement in the Theater. Stroman's notable theater productions include Oklahoma!, The Music Man, Crazy for You, Contact, The Producers, The Frogs, The Scottsboro Boys, Bullets Over Broadway, POTUS: Or, Behind Every Great Dumbass Are Seven Women, Show Boat, and Young

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Career

Career overview

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[1] TMDB: Susan Stroman, born October 17, 1954. Known for directing. 23 known credits. Gender: Female. Place of birth: Wilmington, Delaware, USA.
[2] Wikipedia: Susan P. Stroman. American theatre director, choreographer, and performer. Notable theater productions: Oklahoma!, The Music Man, Crazy for You, Contact, The Producers, The Frogs, The Scottsboro Boys, Bullets Over Broadway, POTUS: Or, Behind Every Great Dumbass Are Seven Women.
[3] IMDb: Choreography: The Producers. Awards: 5 Tony Awards, 2 Laurence Olivier Awards, 5 Drama Desk Awards, 8 Outer Critics Circle Awards, 2 Lucille Lortel Awards, 5 Fred Astaire Awards, George Abbott Award for Outstanding Achievement in the Theater.
[4] BroadwayWorld: Actor, Conceiver, Bookwriter.
[5] Britannica: American director and choreographer. Notable productions: Show Boat, The Music Man, The Producers, Young Frankenstein, Bullets Over Broadway.
[6] Personal Site: From Wilmington, Delaware.
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Susan P. Stroman is an American theatre director, choreographer, and performer born on October 17, 1954, in Wilmington, Delaware. She is recognized for her work in musical theater and has amassed numerous honors for her innovative contributions to the field. Her professional credits include roles as an actor, conceiver, and bookwriter.
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Stroman's notable theater productions include Oklahoma!, The Music Man, Crazy for You, Contact, The Producers, The Frogs, The Scottsboro Boys, Bullets Over Broadway, and POTUS: Or, Behind Every Great Dumbass Are Seven Women. Other productions associated with her work include Show Boat and Young Frankenstein.
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Throughout her career, Stroman has received several prestigious awards. She is the recipient of five Tony Awards, two Laurence Olivier Awards, five Drama Desk Awards, and eight Outer Critics Circle Awards. Additionally, she has earned two Lucille Lortel Awards, a record five Fred Astaire Awards, and the George Abbott Award for Outstanding Achievement in the Theater.
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Susan P. Stroman is an American theatre director, choreographer, and performer born on October 17, 1954, in Wilmington, Delaware. She is recognized for her work in musical theater and has amassed numerous honors for her innovative contributions to the field. Her professional credits include roles as an actor, conceiver, and bookwriter.

Stroman's notable theater productions include Oklahoma!, The Music Man, Crazy for You, Contact, The Producers, The Frogs, The Scottsboro Boys, Bullets Over Broadway, and POTUS: Or, Behind Every Great Dumbass Are Seven Women. Other productions associated with her work include Show Boat and Young Frankenstein.

Throughout her career, Stroman has received several prestigious awards. She is the recipient of five Tony Awards, two Laurence Olivier Awards, five Drama Desk Awards, and eight Outer Critics Circle Awards. Additionally, she has earned two Lucille Lortel Awards, a record five Fred Astaire Awards, and the George Abbott Award for Outstanding Achievement in the Theater.
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Career timeline

Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man!
Little Dancer: A Musical in Concert · DirectorLittle Dancer: A Musical in Concert · Choreographer
Uprooted: The Journey of Jazz DanceThe Right Girl · Director
Bathtubs Over BroadwayHarold Prince: The Director's Life
The Metropolitan Opera: The Merry Widow · DirectorThe Metropolitan Opera: The Merry Widow · ChoreographerThe Metropolitan Opera: The Merry Widow · Stage Director
A Place for Us: West Side Story's Legacy
Silent Laughter: The Reel Inspirations of 'Silent Movie'Musical Mel: Inventing The Inquisition
It's Always Fair Weather: Going Out on a High Note
The Producers · DirectorThe Producers · Choreographer
A Christmas Carol · Choreographer
Contact · DirectorContact · Choreographer
Curb Your EnthusiasmCenter Stage · Choreographer
Oklahoma! · ChoreographerCrazy for You · Supervising ProducerCrazy for You · Choreographer
You've Got Mail · Choreographer
Sondheim: A Celebration at Carnegie Hall
New York City Opera: A Little Night Music · Choreographer
Tony Awards

Full Filmography

29 titles
  • Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man! (2026) as Self - Director & Choreographer
  • Little Dancer: A Musical in Concert (2025) Director
  • Little Dancer: A Musical in Concert (2025) Choreographer
  • Uprooted: The Journey of Jazz Dance (2020) as Self
  • The Right Girl (2020) Director
  • Bathtubs Over Broadway (2018) as Self
  • Harold Prince: The Director's Life (2018)
  • The Metropolitan Opera: The Merry Widow (2015) Director
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  • The Metropolitan Opera: The Merry Widow (2015) Choreographer
  • The Metropolitan Opera: The Merry Widow (2015) Stage Director
  • A Place for Us: West Side Story's Legacy (2011) as Self
  • Silent Laughter: The Reel Inspirations of 'Silent Movie' (2009) as Self
  • Musical Mel: Inventing The Inquisition (2009) as Self
  • It's Always Fair Weather: Going Out on a High Note (2006) as Self
  • The Producers (2005) Director
  • The Producers (2005) Choreographer
  • A Christmas Carol (2004) Choreographer
  • Contact (2002) Director
  • Contact (2002) Choreographer
  • Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000) as Susan Stroman
  • Center Stage (2000) Choreographer
  • Oklahoma! (1999) Choreographer
  • Crazy for You (1999) Supervising Producer
  • Crazy for You (1999) Choreographer
  • You've Got Mail (1998) Choreographer
  • Sondheim: A Celebration at Carnegie Hall (1992) as Self - Choreographer
  • New York City Opera: A Little Night Music (1990) Choreographer
  • Tony Awards (1956) as Self - Nominee
  • The Beast in the Jungle Director

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Susan Stroman best known for?

Susan Stroman is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Producers (2005), The Producers (2005), A Christmas Carol (2004), The Count of Monte-Cristo (1975).

When and where was Susan Stroman born?

Susan Stroman was born on October 17, 1954 in Wilmington, Delaware, USA.

How many credits does Susan Stroman have?

Susan Stroman has accumulated over 29 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1956 to 2026.

What is Susan Stroman's background in cinema and television?

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Susan Stroman by the numbers

29credits
26films
3TV series
1956–2026active years

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