Biography
Thomas Kail (born January 20, 1977) is an American theatre and television director known for directing the Off-Broadway and Broadway productions of Lin-Manuel Miranda's musicals In the Heights and Hamilton, garnering the 2016 Tony Award for Best Direction of a Musical for the latter. Kail was awarded the Kennedy Center Honor in 2018. He has also directed the television series Fosse/Verdon (2019), for which he was nominated for two Primetime Emmy Awards. Description above from the Wikipedia arti...
Known For
Complete Filmography
Moana
2026
Director
In Ancient Polynesia, when a terrible curse incurred by Maui reaches the island of an impetuous Chieftain, his willful daughter answers the Ocean's ca...
World's Best
2023
Producer
Twelve-year-old mathematics genius Prem discovers his recently deceased father was a famous rapper and immediately sets out to learn more about his fa...
In the Heights
2021
Thanks
The story of Usnavi, a bodega owner who has mixed feelings about closing his store and retiring to the Dominican Republic or staying in Washington Hei...
Hamilton: History Has Its Eyes On You
2020
An intimate discussion about the groundbreaking musical that has become a global phenomenon featuring Hamilton's creator, its director, and cast membe...
Hamilton: History Has Its Eyes On You
2020
Director
An intimate discussion about the groundbreaking musical that has become a global phenomenon featuring Hamilton's creator, its director, and cast membe...
The Undefeated Presents: Hamilton In-Depth
2020
as Self
Hamilton In-Depth is a roundtable discussion with Tony winners Lin-Manuel Miranda, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Leslie Odom Jr., Daveed Diggs, Phillipa Soo...
The Undefeated Presents: Hamilton In-Depth
2020
Director
Hamilton In-Depth is a roundtable discussion with Tony winners Lin-Manuel Miranda, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Leslie Odom Jr., Daveed Diggs, Phillipa Soo...
Hamilton
2020
Director, Producer
Presenting the tale of American founding father Alexander Hamilton, this filmed version of the original Broadway smash hit is the story of America the...
Tiny Beautiful Things
2020
Director
In this play based on the book Tiny Beautiful Things by Cheryl Strayed, Sugar is an anonymous online advice columnist—later revealed to be Strayed—who...
We Are Freestyle Love Supreme
2020
as Self
This documentary follows the 15-year journey of the founding members of the improv hip-hop group Freestyle Love Supreme, as they reflect upon why this...
We Are Freestyle Love Supreme
2020
Producer
This documentary follows the 15-year journey of the founding members of the improv hip-hop group Freestyle Love Supreme, as they reflect upon why this...
Siempre, Luis
2020
as Self
A story that embodies the tenacity and passion of the American Dream, this documentary is a portrait of the pioneering activist Luis A. Miranda Jr. Lu...
Hamilton: One Shot to Broadway
2017
It’s the hit musical that changed Broadway forever and brought the genius of Lin Manuel Miranda to the attention of legions of fans across the world. ...
Hamilton's America
2016
as Self
This documentary delves deeper into the creation of the Hamilton musical, revealing Lin-Manuel Miranda's process of absorbing and then adapting Hamilt...
Grease Live
2016
Co-Executive Producer, Director
After enjoying a holiday romance, high school students Danny and Sandy are unexpectedly reunited when she transfers to Rydell High, where she must con...
In the Heights: Chasing Broadway Dreams
2009
as Self
Making it in New York City is tough. Few get the chance to live out their dreams, and the cast and crew of In the Heights know this all too well. Th...
Oliver Twist
N/A
Director
Disney's contemporary remake of 'Oliver Twist.'
Fiddler on the Roof
N/A
Director, Producer
In a small Jewish community in a pre-Revolutionary Russian village, a poor milkman, determined to find good husbands for his five daughters, consults ...