Taymor is an American director and writer of theater, opera and film. Her stage adaptation of The Lion King debuted in 1997, and received eleven Tony Award nominations, with Taymor receiving Tony Awards for Best Director and Costume Designer. Her film Frida, about Mexican artist Frida Kahlo, was nominated for five Academy Awards, including a Best Original Song nomination for Taymor's composition "Burn It Blue". She also directed the jukebox musical Across the Universe.
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Julie Taymor, A Midsummer Night's Dream
Julie Taymor, A Midsummer Night's Dream
Julie Taymor, The Lion King
Julie Taymor, The Lion King
Julie Taymor, The Lion King
Julie Taymor, The Lion King
Julie Taymor, The Lion King
Julie Taymor
Julie Taymor, The Lion King
Julie Taymor, The Lion King
Julie Taymor, The Lion King
Julie Taymor, The Lion King
Julie Taymor, The Lion King
Julie Taymor, The Lion King
Julie Taymor, The Lion King
Julie Taymor, The Lion King
Julie TaymorJuan Darient: A Carnival Mass
Julie Taymor, The Lion King
Julie Taymor, The Lion King
Julie TaymorJuan Darient: A Carnival Mass
Julie Taymor, Juan Darien
Julie Taymor, Juan Darien
Julie Taymor, The Tempest
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Julie TaymorJuan Darien
Julie Taymor, Juan Darien
Julie Taymor
Julie Taymor, The Haggadah
Julie Taymor has written 6 shows including The Transposed Heads (Bookwriter), The Transposed Heads (Bookwriter), Juan Darien (Bookwriter), Juan Darién (Bookwriter), The Lion King (Composer), Spider-Man (Bookwriter).
Julie Taymor has been nominated for various awards throughout her career, including Outstanding Director of a Play and Outstanding Director - Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for "A Midsummer Night's Dream" and "The Lion King" respectively. She has also received nominations for Best Costume Designer, Best Director, and Outstanding Puppet Design at the Olivier Awards and Drama Desk Awards for her work on "The Lion King." Taymor's accolades include nominations for Best Direction of a Musical, Best Original Score, and Best Costume Design at the Tony Awards for her contributions to "The Lion King" and "Juan Darien." She has also been recognized with awards such as Distinguished Achievement in Musical Theatre at the Drama League Awards and Special Citations at the Obie Awards for her exceptional work in theatre.
Julie Taymor has won numerous awards for her work in theater. Some of her notable awards include Best Costume Designer at the Olivier Awards, Outstanding Director - Musical at the Drama Desk Awards, and Best Direction of a Musical at the Tony Awards, all for "The Lion King." She has also received awards for her work on other productions such as "Juan Darien" and "The Haggadah." Taymor's accolades span various categories including costume design, puppetry, and direction, showcasing her versatility and talent in the Broadway industry.
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