Gender
Female
Born
Oct 17, 1954
Wilmington, Delaware, USA
Director Performer Choreographer Conception Writer
External Links
Susan Stroman's official website
Relations
Wife of
Mike Ockrent (1996 - December 2, 1999) his death
  • CREDITS
    Smash (Apr 10, 2025 - )
    • Directed by Susan Stroman
    MusicalOriginal
    Left on Tenth (Oct 23, 2024 - Feb 02, 2025)
    • Directed by Susan Stroman
    PlayOriginal
    New York, New York (Apr 26, 2023 - Jul 30, 2023)
    • Directed by Susan Stroman
    • Choreographed by Susan Stroman
    MusicalOriginal
    POTUS: Or, Behind Every Great Dumbass are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive (Apr 27, 2022 - Aug 14, 2022)
    • Directed by Susan Stroman
    PlayOriginal
    Prince of Broadway (Aug 24, 2017 - Oct 29, 2017)
    • Co-Direction by Susan Stroman
    • Choreographed by Susan Stroman
    MusicalRevueOriginal
    Bullets Over Broadway (Apr 10, 2014 - Aug 24, 2014)
    • Directed by Susan Stroman
    • Choreographed by Susan Stroman
    MusicalComedyOriginal
    Big Fish (Oct 06, 2013 - Dec 29, 2013)
    • Directed by Susan Stroman
    • Choreographed by Susan Stroman
    MusicalDramaOriginal
    The Scottsboro Boys (Oct 31, 2010 - Dec 12, 2010)
    • Directed by Susan Stroman
    • Choreographed by Susan Stroman
    MusicalDramaOriginal
    Young Frankenstein (Nov 08, 2007 - Jan 04, 2009)
    • Directed by Susan Stroman
    • Choreographed by Susan Stroman
    MusicalComedyOriginal
    The Frogs (Jul 22, 2004 - Oct 10, 2004)
    • Directed by Susan Stroman
    • Choreographed by Susan Stroman
    MusicalComedyOriginal
    Oklahoma! (Mar 21, 2002 - Feb 23, 2003)
    • Choreographed by Susan Stroman
    MusicalComedyRevival
    Thou Shalt Not (Oct 25, 2001 - Jan 06, 2002)
    • Directed by Susan Stroman
    • Choreographed by Susan Stroman
    • Conceived by Susan Stroman
    MusicalOriginal
    The Producers (Apr 19, 2001 - Apr 22, 2007)
    • Directed by Susan Stroman
    • Choreographed by Susan Stroman
    MusicalComedyOriginal
    The Music Man (Apr 27, 2000 - Dec 30, 2001)
    • Directed by Susan Stroman
    • Choreographed by Susan Stroman
    MusicalComedyRevival
    Contact (Mar 30, 2000 - Sep 01, 2002)
    • Directed by Susan Stroman
    • Choreographed by Susan Stroman
    • Conceived by Susan Stroman
    MusicalDanceOriginal
    Steel Pier (Apr 24, 1997 - Jun 28, 1997)
    • Choreographed by Susan Stroman
    • Conceived by Susan Stroman
    MusicalOriginal
    Big (Apr 28, 1996 - Oct 13, 1996)
    • Choreographed by Susan Stroman
    MusicalComedyOriginal
    Show Boat (Oct 02, 1994 - Jan 05, 1997)
    • Choreographed by Susan Stroman
    MusicalDramaRevival
    Picnic (Apr 21, 1994 - May 29, 1994)
    • Musical Interludes and Choreography Developed by Susan Stroman
    PlayComedyRevival
    Crazy For You (Feb 19, 1992 - Jan 07, 1996)
    • Choreographed by Susan Stroman
    MusicalComedyOriginal
    Musical Chairs (May 14, 1980 - May 25, 1980)
    • Assistant Directed by Susan Stroman
    • Assistant Choreographed by Susan Stroman
    • Dance Captain: Susan Stroman
    MusicalOriginal
    Whoopee! (Feb 14, 1979 - Aug 12, 1979)
    • Performer: Susan Stroman [Leslie Daw]
    • Understudy: Susan Stroman [Harriet Underwood]
    MusicalComedyRevival
    Young Frankenstein (Sep 29, 2009 - May 15, 2011)
    • Directed by Susan Stroman
    • Choreographed by Susan Stroman
    MusicalComedyOriginal
    The Producers - Leo (Jun 17, 2003 - Jun 26, 2005)
    • Directed by Susan Stroman
    • Choreographed by Susan Stroman
    MusicalComedyOriginal
    The Producers - Max (Sep 10, 2002 - Jan 30, 2005)
    • Directed by Susan Stroman
    • Choreographed by Susan Stroman
    MusicalComedyOriginal
    Contact (May 15, 2001 - Apr 27, 2003)
    • Directed by Susan Stroman
    • Choreographed by Susan Stroman
    • Conceived by Susan Stroman
    MusicalDanceOriginal
    Show Boat (Mar 11, 1997 - Dec 06, 1998)
    • Choreographed by Susan Stroman
    MusicalDramaRevival
    Show Boat (Nov 12, 1996 - Jul 19, 1998)
    • Choreographed by Susan Stroman
    MusicalDramaRevival
    Show Boat (Mar 14, 1996 - Jan 11, 1998)
    • Choreographed by Susan Stroman
    MusicalDramaRevival
    Crazy For You (May 11, 1993 - Aug 06, 1995)
    • Choreographed by Susan Stroman
    MusicalComedyOriginal
    The World Goes 'Round (Sep 27, 1992 - Jun 27, 1993)
    • Choreographed by Susan Stroman
    • Conceived by Susan Stroman
    MusicalRevueOriginal
    Chicago (Sep 12, 1977 - Aug 05, 1978)
    • Performer: Susan Stroman [Hunyak]
    MusicalComedyOriginal
  • AWARDS

    Tony Award®

     

    Best Choreography

    2023 | Nominee  | New York, New York
    Choreographed by Susan Stroman
     

    Best Choreography

    2014 | Nominee  | Bullets Over Broadway
    Choreographed by Susan Stroman
     

    Best Choreography

    2011 | Nominee  | The Scottsboro Boys
    Choreographed by Susan Stroman
     

    Best Direction of a Musical

    2011 | Nominee  | The Scottsboro Boys
    Directed by Susan Stroman
     

    Best Choreography

    2002 | Nominee  | Oklahoma!
    Choreographed by Susan Stroman

    Best Choreography

    2001 | Winner  | The Producers
    Choreographed by Susan Stroman

    Best Direction of a Musical

    2001 | Winner  | The Producers
    Directed by Susan Stroman

    Best Choreography

    2000 | Winner  | Contact
    Choreographed by Susan Stroman
     

    Best Choreography

    2000 | Nominee  | The Music Man
    Choreographed by Susan Stroman
     

    Best Direction of a Musical

    2000 | Nominee  | Contact
    Directed by Susan Stroman
     

    Best Direction of a Musical

    2000 | Nominee  | The Music Man
    Directed by Susan Stroman
     

    Best Choreography

    1997 | Nominee  | Steel Pier
    Choreographed by Susan Stroman
     

    Best Choreography

    1996 | Nominee  | Big
    Choreographed by Susan Stroman

    Best Choreography

    1995 | Winner  | Show Boat
    Choreographed by Susan Stroman

    Best Choreography

    1992 | Winner  | Crazy For You
    Choreographed by Susan Stroman

    Drama Desk Award

     

    Outstanding Choreography

    2023 | Nominee  | New York, New York
    Choreographed by Susan Stroman
     

    Outstanding Choreography

    2014 | Nominee  | Bullets Over Broadway
    Choreographed by Susan Stroman
     

    Outstanding Director of a Musical

    2014 | Nominee  | Bullets Over Broadway
    Directed by Susan Stroman
     

    Outstanding Choreography

    2010 | Nominee
    Susan Stroman (for "The Scottsboro Boys")
     

    Outstanding Director of a Musical

    2010 | Nominee
    Susan Stroman (for "The Scottsboro Boys")
     

    Outstanding Choreography

    2008 | Nominee  | Young Frankenstein
    Choreographed by Susan Stroman

    Outstanding Choreography

    2002 | Winner  | Oklahoma!
    Choreographed by Susan Stroman

    Outstanding Choreography

    2001 | Winner  | The Producers
    Choreographed by Susan Stroman

    Outstanding Director of a Musical

    2001 | Winner  | The Producers
    Directed by Susan Stroman

    Outstanding Choreography

    2000 | Winner  | Contact
    Choreographed by Susan Stroman
     

    Outstanding Choreography

    2000 | Nominee  | The Music Man
    Choreographed by Susan Stroman
     

    Outstanding Director of a Musical

    2000 | Nominee  | Contact
    Directed by Susan Stroman
     

    Outstanding Director of a Musical

    2000 | Nominee  | The Music Man
    Directed by Susan Stroman
     

    Outstanding Choreography

    1997 | Nominee  | Steel Pier
    Choreographed by Susan Stroman
     

    Outstanding Choreography

    1997 | Nominee  | Big
    Choreographed by Susan Stroman

    Outstanding Choreography

    1992 | Winner  | Crazy For You
    Choreographed by Susan Stroman
     

    Outstanding Choreography

    1991 | Nominee
    Susan Stroman (for "And the World Goes Round")
Smash (Apr 10, 2025 - )
  • Directed by Susan Stroman
MusicalOriginal
Left on Tenth (Oct 23, 2024 - Feb 02, 2025)
  • Directed by Susan Stroman
PlayOriginal
New York, New York (Apr 26, 2023 - Jul 30, 2023)
  • Directed by Susan Stroman
  • Choreographed by Susan Stroman
MusicalOriginal
POTUS: Or, Behind Every Great Dumbass are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive (Apr 27, 2022 - Aug 14, 2022)
  • Directed by Susan Stroman
PlayOriginal
Prince of Broadway (Aug 24, 2017 - Oct 29, 2017)
  • Co-Direction by Susan Stroman
  • Choreographed by Susan Stroman
MusicalRevueOriginal
Bullets Over Broadway (Apr 10, 2014 - Aug 24, 2014)
  • Directed by Susan Stroman
  • Choreographed by Susan Stroman
MusicalComedyOriginal
Big Fish (Oct 06, 2013 - Dec 29, 2013)
  • Directed by Susan Stroman
  • Choreographed by Susan Stroman
MusicalDramaOriginal
The Scottsboro Boys (Oct 31, 2010 - Dec 12, 2010)
  • Directed by Susan Stroman
  • Choreographed by Susan Stroman
MusicalDramaOriginal
Young Frankenstein (Nov 08, 2007 - Jan 04, 2009)
  • Directed by Susan Stroman
  • Choreographed by Susan Stroman
MusicalComedyOriginal
The Frogs (Jul 22, 2004 - Oct 10, 2004)
  • Directed by Susan Stroman
  • Choreographed by Susan Stroman
MusicalComedyOriginal
Oklahoma! (Mar 21, 2002 - Feb 23, 2003)
  • Choreographed by Susan Stroman
MusicalComedyRevival
Thou Shalt Not (Oct 25, 2001 - Jan 06, 2002)
  • Directed by Susan Stroman
  • Choreographed by Susan Stroman
  • Conceived by Susan Stroman
MusicalOriginal
The Producers (Apr 19, 2001 - Apr 22, 2007)
  • Directed by Susan Stroman
  • Choreographed by Susan Stroman
MusicalComedyOriginal
The Music Man (Apr 27, 2000 - Dec 30, 2001)
  • Directed by Susan Stroman
  • Choreographed by Susan Stroman
MusicalComedyRevival
Contact (Mar 30, 2000 - Sep 01, 2002)
  • Directed by Susan Stroman
  • Choreographed by Susan Stroman
  • Conceived by Susan Stroman
MusicalDanceOriginal
Steel Pier (Apr 24, 1997 - Jun 28, 1997)
  • Choreographed by Susan Stroman
  • Conceived by Susan Stroman
MusicalOriginal
Big (Apr 28, 1996 - Oct 13, 1996)
  • Choreographed by Susan Stroman
MusicalComedyOriginal
Show Boat (Oct 02, 1994 - Jan 05, 1997)
  • Choreographed by Susan Stroman
MusicalDramaRevival
Picnic (Apr 21, 1994 - May 29, 1994)
  • Musical Interludes and Choreography Developed by Susan Stroman
PlayComedyRevival
Crazy For You (Feb 19, 1992 - Jan 07, 1996)
  • Choreographed by Susan Stroman
MusicalComedyOriginal
Musical Chairs (May 14, 1980 - May 25, 1980)
  • Assistant Directed by Susan Stroman
  • Assistant Choreographed by Susan Stroman
  • Dance Captain: Susan Stroman
MusicalOriginal
Whoopee! (Feb 14, 1979 - Aug 12, 1979)
  • Performer: Susan Stroman [Leslie Daw]
  • Understudy: Susan Stroman [Harriet Underwood]
MusicalComedyRevival
Young Frankenstein (Sep 29, 2009 - May 15, 2011)
  • Directed by Susan Stroman
  • Choreographed by Susan Stroman
MusicalComedyOriginal
The Producers - Leo (Jun 17, 2003 - Jun 26, 2005)
  • Directed by Susan Stroman
  • Choreographed by Susan Stroman
MusicalComedyOriginal
The Producers - Max (Sep 10, 2002 - Jan 30, 2005)
  • Directed by Susan Stroman
  • Choreographed by Susan Stroman
MusicalComedyOriginal
Contact (May 15, 2001 - Apr 27, 2003)
  • Directed by Susan Stroman
  • Choreographed by Susan Stroman
  • Conceived by Susan Stroman
MusicalDanceOriginal
Show Boat (Mar 11, 1997 - Dec 06, 1998)
  • Choreographed by Susan Stroman
MusicalDramaRevival
Show Boat (Nov 12, 1996 - Jul 19, 1998)
  • Choreographed by Susan Stroman
MusicalDramaRevival
Show Boat (Mar 14, 1996 - Jan 11, 1998)
  • Choreographed by Susan Stroman
MusicalDramaRevival
Crazy For You (May 11, 1993 - Aug 06, 1995)
  • Choreographed by Susan Stroman
MusicalComedyOriginal
The World Goes 'Round (Sep 27, 1992 - Jun 27, 1993)
  • Choreographed by Susan Stroman
  • Conceived by Susan Stroman
MusicalRevueOriginal
Chicago (Sep 12, 1977 - Aug 05, 1978)
  • Performer: Susan Stroman [Hunyak]
MusicalComedyOriginal

Tony Award®

 

Best Choreography

2023 | Nominee  | New York, New York
Choreographed by Susan Stroman
 

Best Choreography

2014 | Nominee  | Bullets Over Broadway
Choreographed by Susan Stroman
 

Best Choreography

2011 | Nominee  | The Scottsboro Boys
Choreographed by Susan Stroman
 

Best Direction of a Musical

2011 | Nominee  | The Scottsboro Boys
Directed by Susan Stroman
 

Best Choreography

2002 | Nominee  | Oklahoma!
Choreographed by Susan Stroman

Best Choreography

2001 | Winner  | The Producers
Choreographed by Susan Stroman

Best Direction of a Musical

2001 | Winner  | The Producers
Directed by Susan Stroman

Best Choreography

2000 | Winner  | Contact
Choreographed by Susan Stroman
 

Best Choreography

2000 | Nominee  | The Music Man
Choreographed by Susan Stroman
 

Best Direction of a Musical

2000 | Nominee  | Contact
Directed by Susan Stroman
 

Best Direction of a Musical

2000 | Nominee  | The Music Man
Directed by Susan Stroman
 

Best Choreography

1997 | Nominee  | Steel Pier
Choreographed by Susan Stroman
 

Best Choreography

1996 | Nominee  | Big
Choreographed by Susan Stroman

Best Choreography

1995 | Winner  | Show Boat
Choreographed by Susan Stroman

Best Choreography

1992 | Winner  | Crazy For You
Choreographed by Susan Stroman

Drama Desk Award

 

Outstanding Choreography

2023 | Nominee  | New York, New York
Choreographed by Susan Stroman
 

Outstanding Choreography

2014 | Nominee  | Bullets Over Broadway
Choreographed by Susan Stroman
 

Outstanding Director of a Musical

2014 | Nominee  | Bullets Over Broadway
Directed by Susan Stroman
 

Outstanding Choreography

2010 | Nominee
Susan Stroman (for "The Scottsboro Boys")
 

Outstanding Director of a Musical

2010 | Nominee
Susan Stroman (for "The Scottsboro Boys")
 

Outstanding Choreography

2008 | Nominee  | Young Frankenstein
Choreographed by Susan Stroman

Outstanding Choreography

2002 | Winner  | Oklahoma!
Choreographed by Susan Stroman

Outstanding Choreography

2001 | Winner  | The Producers
Choreographed by Susan Stroman

Outstanding Director of a Musical

2001 | Winner  | The Producers
Directed by Susan Stroman

Outstanding Choreography

2000 | Winner  | Contact
Choreographed by Susan Stroman
 

Outstanding Choreography

2000 | Nominee  | The Music Man
Choreographed by Susan Stroman
 

Outstanding Director of a Musical

2000 | Nominee  | Contact
Directed by Susan Stroman
 

Outstanding Director of a Musical

2000 | Nominee  | The Music Man
Directed by Susan Stroman
 

Outstanding Choreography

1997 | Nominee  | Steel Pier
Choreographed by Susan Stroman
 

Outstanding Choreography

1997 | Nominee  | Big
Choreographed by Susan Stroman

Outstanding Choreography

1992 | Winner  | Crazy For You
Choreographed by Susan Stroman
 

Outstanding Choreography

1991 | Nominee
Susan Stroman (for "And the World Goes Round")

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