Thomas Kail

Thomas Kail

Keynote Speaker: Tony Award-Winning Film and Theater Director Known for "Hamilton" and "In the Heights"

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Thomas Kail Biography

Thomas Kail is a Tony Award-winning film and theater director known for directing Broadway and off-Broadway productions of Lin-Manuel Miranda's musicals "Hamilton" and "In the Heights." In 2016, Kail received the Tony Award for Best Direction of a Musical for his work with "Hamilton."

For his work directing "In the Heights," which debuted on Broadway in 2008, Kail received a Tony nomination for Best Direction of a Musical.

Kail's other work in the theater includes directing the Broadway play "Lombardi," the Broadway play "Magic/Bird" and the off-Broadway "Broke-ology."

Kail became friends with Miranda, with whom he is a long-time collaborator, while the two were students at Wesleyan University. Together they co-created the freestyle hip-hop group Freestyle Love Supreme, which played the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, U.S. Comedy Arts Festival, Montreal Comedy Festial and Melbourne Comedy Festival.

His television credits include serving as director on "Grease! Live" for FOX and Oprah's "Primetime Oscar Special for ABC," as well as being an executive producer of the TV show "Freestyle Love Supreme" for Pivot. Kail also served as the musical director of "The Electric Company."

Kail directed the world premiere of "Dry Powder" with Hank Azaria, Claire Danes, John Krasinski and Sanjit De Silva which ran at The Public Theater in New York City in 2016; and "Tiny Beautiful Things," also at The Public.

In 2018, Kail was awarded the Kennedy Center Honor for "Hamilton." He was nominated for two Emmy's for his work on the autobiographical miniseries "Fosse/Verdon" in 2019.

In 2020, Kail directed and produced the live recording of "Hamilton" into movie format. The film was acclaimed by critics for its visuals, performances, and direction.

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Thomas Kail Videos

Thomas Kail and More Talk Judgment-Free Support at Powerhouse
HamiltonThe Musical-Facebook Live Q&A with Thomas Kail and ...
Thomas Kail of Hamilton Joins Prof. Dolly Chugh's Managerial Course

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What topics does Thomas Kail speak about?

Thomas Kail is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Performing Arts, Television & Film, Entertainers, Celebrity, Host & Emcee, Music, Acting, College and Commencement.

Where does Thomas Kail travel from?

Thomas Kail generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Thomas Kail?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Thomas Kail for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Thomas Kail for your next private or corporate function.

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Thomas Kail is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Performing Arts, Television & Film and Entertainers. The estimated speaking fee range to book Thomas Kail for live events is $30,000 - $50,000, and for virtual events $20,000 - $30,000. Thomas Kail generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Daniel Dae Kim, Billy Porter and Cynthia Erivo. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Thomas Kail for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 06/06/2024.

Thomas Kail Videos

Thomas Kail and More Talk Judgment-Free Support at Powerhouse
HamiltonThe Musical-Facebook Live Q&A with Thomas Kail and ...
Thomas Kail of Hamilton Joins Prof. Dolly Chugh's Managerial Course
Lin-Manuel Miranda and Thomas Kail on Hamilton and Burr (April ...

Thomas Kail Reviews

  • The event was a huge hit. Tommy Kail was absolutely fantastic. So fun and interesting. Everyone loved him.
    Step Stone Global - Oct 31 2016

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  • How do I book Thomas Kail to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Thomas Kail for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Thomas Kail, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Thomas Kail or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Thomas Kail for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Thomas Kail, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Thomas Kail are $30,000 - $50,000 for live events and $20,000 - $30,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Thomas Kail, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Thomas Kail speak about?

    Thomas Kail is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Performing Arts, Television & Film, Entertainers, Celebrity, Host & Emcee, Music, Acting, College and Commencement.
  • Where does Thomas Kail travel from?

    Thomas Kail generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Thomas Kail?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Thomas Kail for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Thomas Kail for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Thomas Kail or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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