Choreographer
Mr. Blankenbuehler is three-time Tony Award winner for his choreography in the Broadway productions of Bandstand, In the Heights, and Hamilton, for which he also received London’s Olivier Award. Other Broadway credits include Bring It On, 9 to 5, The People in the Picture, The Apple Tree, Annie, and the revival of Cats. Most recently, he made his writing debut (co-writer Ted Malawer) with the world premiere of Only Gold (Off-Broadway at MCC). Upcoming theater projects include the first Broadway revival of the Tony Award–winning musical Kiss of the Spider Woman, as well as The Secret of Santa Vittoria with writer John Weidman.
On television, Mr. Blankenbuehler’s work has been seen on the Emmy Award–winning FX series “Fosse/Verdon,” the Lionsgate/ABC remake of Dirty Dancing, “America’s Got Talent,” “So You Think You Can Dance,” “The Sopranos,” MTV, “Sesame Street” featuring Janelle Monae, and many commercials. His choreography can be seen in the Universal Studio film of the musical Cats.
Mr. Blankenbuehler is very proud to have made his concert debut with a piece entitled “Remember Our Song” for the Tulsa Ballet Company. He staged the 2022 Met Gala featuring Leslie Odom Jr. and Lenny Kravitz. As a performer, he has danced on Broadway in Fosse, Contact, Man of La Mancha, Saturday Night Fever, Steel Pier, Big, and Guys and Dolls.
Originally from Cincinnati, Ohio, Mr. Blankenbuehler resides in New York City with his wife, Elly, and two children, Luca and Sofia. He is a recipient of a special Drama Desk Award and Dance Magazine Award for his achievement in theater.
In 2018, he received the Kennedy Center Honors for his work on the musical Hamilton.