Born
Mar 24, 1978
Nairobi, KENYA
Director Conception
External Links
Saheem Ali's official website
  • CREDITS
    Buena Vista Social Club (Mar 19, 2025 - Present)
    Musical, Original
    • Directed by Saheem Ali
    • Developed by Saheem Ali
    Fat Ham (Apr 12, 2023 - Jul 02, 2023)
    Play, Original
    • Directed by Saheem Ali
    A Free Man of Color (Nov 18, 2010 - Jan 09, 2011)
    Play, Original
    • Assistant Directed by Saheem Ali
    Buena Vista Social Club (Sep 12, 2026 - ?)
    Musical, Original
    • Directed by Saheem Ali
    • Developed by Saheem Ali
  • AWARDS

    Tony Award®

     

    Best Direction of a Musical

    2025 | Nominee  | Buena Vista Social Club
    Directed by Saheem Ali
     

    Best Direction of a Play

    2023 | Nominee  | Fat Ham
    Directed by Saheem Ali

    Drama Desk Award

     

    Outstanding Director of a Play

    2022 | Nominee
    Saheem Ali (for "Merry Wives," The Public Theater Free Shakespeare in the Park)
Buena Vista Social Club (Mar 19, 2025 - Present)
Musical, Original
  • Directed by Saheem Ali
  • Developed by Saheem Ali
Fat Ham (Apr 12, 2023 - Jul 02, 2023)
Play, Original
  • Directed by Saheem Ali
A Free Man of Color (Nov 18, 2010 - Jan 09, 2011)
Play, Original
  • Assistant Directed by Saheem Ali
Buena Vista Social Club (Sep 12, 2026 - ?)
Musical, Original
  • Directed by Saheem Ali
  • Developed by Saheem Ali

Tony Award®

 

Best Direction of a Musical

2025 | Nominee  | Buena Vista Social Club
Directed by Saheem Ali
 

Best Direction of a Play

2023 | Nominee  | Fat Ham
Directed by Saheem Ali

Drama Desk Award

 

Outstanding Director of a Play

2022 | Nominee
Saheem Ali (for "Merry Wives," The Public Theater Free Shakespeare in the Park)

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