Stephanie Klemons
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| Born | Stephanie Crain Klemons September 27, 1982 Manhattan, New York, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Rutgers University |
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| Years active | 2004–present |
| Spouse | Colleen Quinn |
Stephanie Klemons (born September 27, 1982) is an American Broadway performer and choreographer. She is best known for her work as the Associate Choreographer and original Dance Captain of the musical Hamilton, as well as her roles in the original Broadway casts of In the Heights and If/Then.
Early life and education
[edit]Klemons was born in Manhattan and raised in Colts Neck Township, New Jersey, graduating from Marlboro High School in 2000.[1] She attended Rutgers University on a scholarship, completing a double major in genetics and microbiology research alongside modern dance.[2]
While an undergraduate, she co-authored a study on macrophage differentiation in human myeloid leukemia cells, which was published in the International Journal of Oncology.[3] After graduating in 2004, Klemons lived in Spain for several months teaching English.[4]
Career
[edit]Klemons trained at the Gallery of Dance and the Colts Neck Dance & Performing Arts Academy. She later pursued professional training at the Broadway Dance Center and Studio Maestro in Manhattan.[5]
Her career has seen frequent collaboration with director Thomas Kail and choreographer Andy Blankenbuehler. She was a member of the original Broadway company of In the Heights, serving as an ensemble performer and Dance Captain. She later joined the original Broadway cast of If/Then and was the Associate Choreographer and original Dance Captain for the Broadway and Chicago productions of Hamilton.[6]
Theatre credits
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Venue | Notes |
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| 2008 | In the Heights | Ensemble / Dance Captain | Richard Rodgers Theatre | Original Broadway Cast |
| 2012 | Bring It On | Associate Choreographer | St. James Theatre | Broadway |
| 2014 | If/Then | Anne / Dance Captain | Richard Rodgers Theatre | Original Broadway Cast |
| 2015 | Hamilton | Ensemble / Associate Choreographer | Richard Rodgers Theatre | Original Broadway Cast |
| 2022 | Rock & Roll Man | Choreographer | New World Stages | Off-Broadway |
Awards and nominations
[edit]| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref |
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| 2007 | Drama Desk Award | Outstanding Ensemble Performance | In the Heights | Won | [7] |
| 2008 | Actors' Equity Association | ACCA Award for Outstanding Broadway Chorus | In the Heights | Won | [8] |
| 2013 | Carbonell Award | Best Choreography | In the Heights (Actors' Playhouse) | Nominated | [9] |
| 2016 | Grammy Award | Best Musical Theater Album | Hamilton | Won | [10] |
References
[edit]- ↑ Murphy, Susan, "Monmouth County Native 'Makes It' on Broadway; Named Associate Choreographer for Hamilton Among Many Other Roles", CM Community Magazine, May 2016. Accessed November 27, 2018.
- ↑ "Schools of the Stars: Where If/Then Cast and Creators Went to College". Playbill. Retrieved November 28, 2017.
- ↑ Zheng, Xi; Ryan, Amanda; Patel, Namrata; Klemons, Stephanie; Hansson, Annette; Shih, Weichung; Lin, Yong; Huberman, Eliezer; Chang, Richard; Conney, Allan (February 1, 2005). "Synergistic stimulatory effect of 12-O-tetradecanoylphorbol-13-acetate and capsaicin on macrophage differentiation in HL-60 and HL-525 human myeloid leukemia cells". International Journal of Oncology. 26 (2). Spandidos Publications: 441–448. doi:10.3892/ijo.26.2.441.
- ↑ "Taking Revolutionary Steps". Rutgers Magazine. Retrieved November 28, 2017.
- ↑ "Stephanie Klemons". Broadway Dance Center. Retrieved 28 November 2017.
- ↑ "Stephanie Klemons Faculty Bio | Broadway Dance Center". broadwaydancecenter.com. 2016-12-28. Retrieved 2026-05-13.
- ↑ "Drama Desk Award - 2007 Winners & Nominees". Retrieved 28 November 2017.
- ↑ "In the Heights Wins Actors' Equity Award". Broadway.com. Retrieved 20 December 2016.
- ↑ "38th Annual Carbonell Awards". The Carbonnell Awards. Retrieved 20 December 2016.
- ↑ "Artist: Stephanie Klemons". Grammy.com. Retrieved 28 November 2017.
