Andy Blankenbuehler

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Andy Blankenbuehler won a 2008 Tony Award for his choreography in the Tony Award winning Best Musical In The Heights (also Lortel Award, Calloway Award, Outer Critics Award and Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Choreography). He also choreographed the Broadway revival of The Apple Tree and the new musical 9 to 5 (music by Dolly Parton, directed by Joe Mantello) opening on Broadway in April 2009. Other recent projects include the West End production of Desperately Seeking Susan, Waiting For The Moon (music by Frank Wildhorn), the world premiere of the musical A Little Princess (music by Andrew Lippa), as well as the off-Broadway play Burleigh Grimes (music by David Yazbek).

Regionally, his work as been seen at the Goodspeed Opera House, Paper Mill Playhouse, Pittsburgh Civic Light Opera and the Williamstown Theatre Festival. He has staged concert work for both Elton John and Bette Midler, and he conceived, directed and choreographed the hit Caesars Palace production Nights On Broadway. On television, his work has been seen on the Sopranos, CBS, MTV, as well as many national commercials. Most recently he has appeared as a guest choreographer on So You Think You Can Dance.

As a performer, Mr. Blankenbuehler has danced on Broadway in Fosse, Contact, Man of La Mancha, Saturday Night Fever, Steel Pier, Big and Guys and Dolls. Future projects include Disney’s Toy Story, The Musical as well as directing and choreographing the world premiere of the new musical Bring It On.