Thomas Kail
Born January 20, 1978 · Alexandria, Virginia
Thomas Kail is an American theatre and television director born on January 20, 1977. He is known for directing the Broadway production of Hamilton, for which he won the 2016 Tony Award for Best Direction of a Musical. Kail also directed the television series Fosse/Verdon, earning two Primetime Emmy Award nominations.
2
Films reviewed
7.1
Avg. rating
Hamilton
Best-reviewed
2020–2026
Years active
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.
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“The public reaction to "Hamilton" has been mixed, with some expressing disappointment and frustration that the movie is not a film or TV-movie. A few reviewers criticize the show's attempt to appeal outside its target audience, stating it feels like a television program rather than a theatrical production. Others praise the music and performances, but find the content lacking in wit and insight.”
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“The public reaction to the live-action remake of "Moana" is overwhelmingly negative, with many viewers expressing disappointment and frustration that it is too similar to the original animated film. The movie's heavy reliance on CGI is seen as a turn-off, with some commenters joking that they'd rather watch the animated version. The remake is also criticized for being unnecessary and a waste of resources.”
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Selected Filmography
- 2 Broke Girls(2011)TV Series · 3 epsDirector
- Tony Awards(1956)TV Series · 1 epas Self - Nominee
- Charlie Rose(1991)TV Series · 1 epas Self
- We Were the Lucky Ones(2024)TV Series · 8 epsExecutive Producer
- Hamilton(2025)Director
- World's Best(2023)Producer
- Up Here(2023)TV Series · 8 epsExecutive Producer
- Fosse/Verdon(2019)TV Series · 5 epsDirector
- Grease Live(2016)Co-Executive Producer
- Siempre, Luis(2020)as Self
- Hamilton's America(2016)as Self
- We Are Freestyle Love Supreme(2020)as Self
- Hamilton: Reuniting the Revolution(2025)as Self
- Hamilton: One Shot to Broadway(2017)
- The Undefeated Presents: Hamilton In-Depth(2020)as Self
- Hamilton: History Has Its Eyes On You(2020)Director
- In the Heights: Chasing Broadway Dreams(2009)as Self
- Tiny Beautiful Things(2020)Director
- Fiddler on the RoofDirector