Justin Peck

Choreographer

Born September 8, 1987 in Washington, D.C., United States (39 years old)

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Justin Peck is an American choreographer, director, and dancer associated with New York City Ballet, of which he was appointed Resident Choreographer in July 2014, the second person in the history of the institution to hold this title. A three-time Tony Award for Best Choreography recipient, he won in 2018 for the revival of Rodgers and Hammerstein's Carousel, in 2024 for the Sufjan Stevens original dance musical, Illinoise and in 2025 for Buena Vista Social Club. On film, Peck choreographed the dance sequences for Steven Spielberg musical adaptation West Side Story (2021) and Bradley Cooper's biographical drama Maestro (2023).

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Peck began his career as a principal dancer at New York City Ballet, where he performed leading roles in the classical and contemporary repertory before transitioning to choreography in his mid-twenties. His early works—marked by crystalline technique and emotional directness—quickly established him as a major voice, and his appointment as resident choreographer at NYCB in 2014 cemented his position at the forefront of American ballet. Over the past decade, he has expanded his scope dramatically, creating works for musical theatre, opera, and film while maintaining an astonishing output at NYCB, positioning himself as one of the most versatile and prolific choreographers working today.