Justin Peck | |
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Born | Washington, D.C., U.S. | September 8, 1987
Education | School of American Ballet |
Occupation(s) | Choreographer, dancer |
Years active | 2006–present |
Spouse | Patricia Delgado |
Children | 1 |
Career | |
Current group | New York City Ballet |
Website | justin-peck |
Justin Peck (born September 8, 1987) is an American choreographer, director, and dancer associated with New York City Ballet, of which he was appointed Resident Choreographer in July 2014, being the second person in the history of the institution to hold this title.[1] A two-time Tony Award for Best Choreography recipient, he won in 2018 for the revival of Rodgers and Hammerstein's Carousel and in 2024 for the Sufjan Stevens original dance musical, Illinoise. On film, Peck choreographed the dance sequences for Steven Spielberg musical adaptation West Side Story (2021) and Bradley Cooper's biographical drama Maestro (2023).