Samantha Saltzman

Thrilled to be directing a new U.S. national tour of The Bodyguard Musical this fall!!! It’s a wonderful piece with an incredible legacy and a deeply devoted audience, and I’m excited to step into it with a fresh perspective and my own staging. Thank you to @xroads_live for the opportunity to bring this new production to life. Official announcement coming soon. #crossroadslive #thebodyguard #thebodyguardmusical #directorlife

What a fabulous trip to bring Moulin Rouge! to Mexico City at the Auditorio National with over 5,000 people a night!!! I was so excited to get to make a shot list for the camera crew - picking up closeups live for the Jumbotron screens, and seeing it live with the show, complete with Spanish subtitles was amazing. I went in a hot air balloon over the pyramids, got to see the pyramids in person, and made it to the museum of anthropology to see the Aztec calendar. Ended the trip by getting to see one of my best friends from my time with Virgin Voyages. Wonderful trip! Todos puede Can-Can!!!

2013 on the Sarah Brightman World Tour and 2025 with the Moulin Rouge! Tour. Nice to visit Mexico City again. @mnantropologia #piedradelsol #azteccalendar

@moulinrougebway @bobthedragqueen

Excited to be teaching Musical Theater Audition Technique at @thenorwalkconservatory for the semester! We’re already having a blast and it’s only day one…

Happy 6th Birthday to Moulin Rouge! I can’t believe it has been almost 6 months since I joined this wonderful company. So honored to be a part of your legacy. @moulinrougebway

Today, we are shining the light on the wonderful team who helped make our recent ILLUME Showcase in NYC a success! 💥 As you know, we believe that smart creatives don’t go it alone. And we had the help of some special folks behind the scenes for whom we are eternally grateful! 💥 Photo 1, thanks to: - Kori Prior for her excellent producing @kori_linn - Sami Saltzman for her beautiful direction @smsaltzman - Kevin Winebold for his musical guidance @kevinwinebold - ARS Nova for the wonderful space Photo 2: Lilah Guaragna who not only appeared in Juliet Gray’s Family Meal presentation, but is also the incredible voice behind our theme song, which we play before every class and podcast, and she sang live! @lilahguaragna Photo 3: Our amazing ILLUME cohort! No matter what discipline they’re working in, of these folks are taking BIG leaps, big risks, and big creative swings. AND they are doing it at a time when, we would argue, our creativity - and the determination to use our creativity for the powers of good - is more important than ever.  💥 📸: Melanie Einzig Photography: @melanie_einzig 💥 And you, our super-supportive Spark File community, especially our volunteers Kristina Huckins, Angela Grant Saunders, Stephen Joshua Thompson, Adair Whalen and the casts of people’s presentations. Thank you! 💥 Do you have a creative project that needs nurturing? Check out our bio to book a no-pressure call with Laura and Susan today. We can’t wait to see what you create! 💥 #thesparkfile #podcast #creativity #susanblackwell #lauracamien #creativitycoaching

Posting today for no reason…no reason at all. 6/14/25

Join me for Global Mitzvah Maker Day on Sunday, April 27th! We're still seeking additional volunteers for our 2 hour event at the Ali Forney Center, where we'll gather in Midtown Manhattan to pack snack bags and toiletry kits for homeless LGBTQ+ youth. There will also be music, free food, and swag galore. Let’s come together to make a difference, one Mitzvah at a time! #globalmitzvahmakerday If you're interested in being a Volunteer, sign up /mitzvah-maker-day

Happy opening to @smashbway !!!! So thrilled to celebrate with you all. Thank you @fernkershon for always making me a part of your theatrical family.

Beyond excited to announce that I have joined the directing team as an associate on Moulin Rouge for both Broadway and the US Tour! Thank you @alextimbers and @mattyd0804 for bringing me on board! Welcome to the Moulin Rouge… #moulinrougebroadway #moulinrougetour #moulinrougemusical

Sending love and support to my friends that are the "T" in "LGBTQIA+" community.