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Shaina is an Obie Award-winning songwriter/performer and an Artist-in-Residence at the Public Theater, where Suffs first premiered. Broadway debut! She created and performed in musical adaptations of Twelfth Night and As You Like It at Shakespeare in the Park with the Public Works community that have since been produced by London’s National Theatre, the Young Vic, and hundreds more theaters and schools worldwide. Taub has won a Jonathan Larson Grant, Kleban Prize, and Fred Ebb Award. She performed Off-Broadway in Hadestown, Great Comet (Lortel nom), Bill Irwin and David Shiner’s Old Hats, which featured her songs, and played Emma Goldman in the Ragtime on Ellis Island concert. She wrote the lyrics for The Devil Wears Prada, with music by Sir Elton John, opening in the West End this year. Her three solo albums include Songs of the Great Hill on Atlantic Records. Television songwriting: “Sesame Street,” “Central Park,” “Julie’s Greenroom” starring Julie Andrews, and the Emmy-nominated opening number for the 2018 Tony Awards, co-written with Sara Bareilles and Josh Groban. She co-chairs the NYCLU’s Artist Ambassadors and received the organization’s Michael Friedman Freedom Award for activism. Love to Matt and Mom. For every loud little girl. shainataub.com.


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Shaina Taub STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2024
Alice Paul

[Off-Broadway]
Shakespeare in the Park Production, 2022
Jaques

[Off-Broadway]
Public Theater World Premiere Off-Broadway Production, 2022
Alice Paul

[Off-Broadway]
The Public Theater Shakespeare in the Park Production, 2018
Feste

[Off-Broadway]
Public Theatre Public Works Production, 2017
Jaques

[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Public Theater Musical Adaptation, 2016
Feste

[Off-Broadway]
Ellis Island Developmental Concert Production, 2016
Emma Goldman

[Off-Broadway]
New York Theatre Workshop Off-Broadway Production, 2016
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
Signature Theatre Off-Broadway Revival Production, 2016
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2013
Mary

Maid Servant

Opera Singer

Shaina Taub Productions

 
[West End, 2024]
Lyrics
 
[Off-Broadway, 2022] [Replacement]
Book, Music, and Lyrics[Replacement]
 
[Off-Broadway, 2018]
Conceived
Music
Lyrics
Music Director[Replacement]
 
[Off-Broadway, 2017]
Adaptor
Music and Lyrics
 
[Off-Broadway, 2016]
Music & Lyrics
Orchestrator
Music Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2016]
Music and Lyrics
 
[Off-Broadway, 2013]
Accordion

Writing


Shaina Taub Movies

Old Hats
[ 2016 ] Self
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[ 2021 ] Aspiring Composer and Lyricist

Shaina Taub Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2024 - Outstanding Music

Shaina Taub, Suffs

Drama Desk Awards - 2024 - Outstanding Orchestrations

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winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2024 - Outstanding Book of a Musical (Broadway or Off-Broadway)

Shaina Taub, Suffs


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Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2024 - Outstanding Score (Broadway or Off-Broadway)

Shaina Taub, Suffs

Tony Awards - 2024 - Best Book of a Musical

Shaina Taub, Suffs

Tony Awards - 2024 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

Shaina Taub, Suffs


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Obie Awards - 2023 - Special Citation

Shaina TaubAs You Like It

Drama Desk Awards - 2022 - Outstanding Lyrics

Shaina Taub, SUFFS


winner
Obie Awards - 2022 - Special Citation

Shaina Taub, As You Like It

Drama Desk Awards - 2019 - Outstanding Music

Shaina Taub, Twelfth Night


winner
- 2014 - Jonathan Larson Grant

Shaina Taub

The Lortels - 2014 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical

Shaina Taub, Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812

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Shaina Taub Reveals Voice Notes from the SUFFS Songwriting Journey


Suffs' book writer and lyricist Shaina Taub recently shared voice note recordings from the writing process. Hear how the musical evolved into what it is today.

Video: Watch Nikki M. James Perform 'Wait My Turn' From SUFFS


As part of TODAY's 'Best of Broadway Week,' Tony Award-winner Nikki M. James stopped by the show on Wednesday to perform Wait My Turn from the Tony-nominated musical Suffs, currently playing at the Music Box Theatre. Watch the performance now!

Video: Watch the Cast of SUFFS Perform 'The March' on TODAY


As part of TODAY's 'Best of Broadway Week,'  Shaina Taub and the cast of Suffs stopped by the show on Wednesday to perform from the newly Tony-nominated musical. Ahead of their performance of The March, Tubb discussed the show with TODAY's Hoda Kotb and Savannah Guthrie. Watch the interview and performance now!

Video: Listen to 'The March (We Demand Equality)' From SUFFS


The first track has been released from the upcoming Suffs cast album. 'The March (We Demand Equality)' is performed by the original Broadway company, and can be listened to in the video here!

Photos: The New Dramatists Honor Michael Greif at Annual Luncheon


The New Dramatists recently hosted its Annual Spring Luncheon Tribute on Tuesday, May 14 at the New York Marriott Marquis. See photos from inside the event. 

MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG And STEREOPHONIC Lead LGBTQ Critics' Dorian Theater Award Nominations


GALECA: The Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics' 39 theater wing members named their favorites in New York theater for the second annual Dorian Theater Awards, this time toasting the best in Broadway and Off-Broadway for the 2023-2024 season.

Cast Recording Will Be Released For I CAN GET IT FOR YOU WHOLESALE Starring Santino Fontana


A cast recording will be released this fall for the Classic Stage Company’s acclaimed 2023 revisal of I Can Get It For You Wholesale, starring Tony Award® winner Santino Fontana, alongside Rebecca Naomi Jones and Tony nominees Judy Kuhn and Julia Lester, among others.

STEREOPHONIC, SUFFS & More Win Outer Critics Circle Awards


The Outer Critics Circle, the official organization of writers on New York theatre for out-of-town newspapers and national publications, announced the winners of the 2024 Outer Critics Circle Awards. Check out the Full List of winners here!

SUFFS' Ally Bonino Takes Over Our Instagram Today


Follow along on our Instagram story as Alliy Bonino, who plays 'Lucy Burns,' takes you behind the scenes of Suffs, currently running at the Music Box Theatre.

Video: Elizabeth Stanley Sings 'Back To Before' from RAGTIME at 54 Below


Watch as Tony Award nominee Elizabeth Stanley sings 'Back to Before' from Ragtime at 54 Below. In celebration of Women’s History Month, acclaimed women musical theatre writers who are Council members of the Dramatists Guild of America gathered at 54 Below to share stories and introduce some of the songs they’ve written from Broadway and beyond.

Feature: BroadwayWorld Cabaret Upcoming Show Roundup �" May 6 to May 12, 2024


Are you trying to plan your entertainment for the week or looking for a fun show to see this weekend? We have you covered with a few top picks for jazz, cabaret, comedy, and more! NYC has so many incredible events, but here are a few top picks to consider this week including Melissa Errico's new Sondheim album release party.

SUFFS�"Suffragists, Fighting for Voting Rights Regardless of Sex�"Brings History to Broadway


“A spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down,” according to Disney’s “Mary Poppins.” The same thing seems to go for politics and the arts, if you look at things like the new musical SUFFS, which is being given a bang-up production these days at the Music Box theatre on West 45 off Broadway about the fight by suffragists for the right to vote, regardless of sex. The other night, the Working Families Party—which works outside the usual two-party political system with individuals, and partners in unions, community organizations and social movements—held a talkback joined by several of SUFFS' creative team, talking about how theatre and other arts forms are bringing history and current events to a broader audience by being entertaining as well as newsworthy.

Photos: Behind the Scenes with the 2024 Tony Nominees


The nominees gathered at the Sofitel New York on Thursday to meet the press for the first time and BroadwayWorld was there for the special day. Check out behind the scenes photos of the 2024 nominees below and check out even more of the acting nominees and creative nominees.

Photos: Meet the 2024 Creative Tony Nominees


The nominees gathered at the Sofitel New York yesterday to meet the press for the first time and BroadwayWorld was there for the special day. Check out photos of the 2024 creative nominees here.

Interview: Suffs Star Grace McLean Celebrates Her Album Release at Joe's Pub


Grace McLean is currently appearing as President Woodrow Wilson in the Tony Award-nominated musical Suffs. She’s about to release her debut album, My Lovely Enemy, on May 10th. We spoke about her upcoming special album release show at Joe’s Pub, which you can catch on May 6th at 9:30 pm. Read our conversation about the show and album.

THE NOTEBOOK's Ingrid Michaelson Offers Solace to Those Overlooked by the Tonys


On her Instagram page, Ingrid Michaelson, the composer of 'The Notebook,' shared a message of comfort for fellow artists and productions who might have felt overlooked by this year's Tony nominations.

These Are the Most-Nominated Individuals of the 2024 Tony Awards


On Tuesday, April 30, the 2024 Tony Award Nominations were announced. The list includes a mix of shows and artists, some with only a single nomination. However, more than ten artists received multiple nominations, some for different shows that premiered this season. Don't believe us? Take a look at here!

Breaking Down the 2024 Tony Awards Nominations


Still thinking about the Tony nominations? Us too! Check out some takeaways from yesterday's big announcement.

Who Else Was Eligible for 2024 Tony Nominations?


Nominations for the 2024 Tony Awards were announced this morning, and while a select, talented few will spend the day celebrating their achievements, there are many who (while still great!), didn't get a nomination this year. Check out who else was eligible below and here's to their great work this theatre season!

2024 Tony Awards Nominations - Show by Show


The nominations are in! Check out how each show fared individually in a full list of nominations by show.

Shaina Taub FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Shaina Taub written?

Shaina Taub has written 1 shows including The Devil Wears Prada (Lyrics).

What awards has Shaina Taub been nominated for?

Shaina Taub has been nominated for several awards, including Outstanding Music and Outstanding Orchestrations at the Drama Desk Awards for "Suffs," Outstanding Book of a Musical and Outstanding Score at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "Suffs," a Special Citation at the Obie Awards for "As You Like It," Outstanding Lyrics at the Drama Desk Awards for "SUFFS," Outstanding Music at the Drama Desk Awards for "Twelfth Night," a Jonathan Larson Grant, and Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical at The Lortels for "Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812."

What awards has Shaina Taub won?

Shaina Taub has won the following awards: Special Citation at the Obie Awards for "As You Like It" and the Jonathan Larson Grant.

How many Broadway shows has Shaina Taub been in?

Shaina Taub has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has Shaina Taub been in?

Shaina Taub has not appeared in the West End.

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