Jon Rua
Awards and recognitions
Awards and recognitions
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In 2016, Rua was nominated for an [Astaire Award](/wiki/Chita_Rivera_Awards_for_Dance_and_Choreography "Chita Rivera Awards for Dance and Choreography") for Outstanding Ensemble in a Broadway Show for *[Hamilton](/wiki/Hamilton_%28musical%29 "Hamilton (musical)")*, along with Carleigh Bettiol, Ariana Debose, Sydney James Harcourt, Sasha Hutchings, Thayne Jasperson, Emmy Raver\-Lampman, Austin Smith, [Seth Stewart](/wiki/Seth_Stewart "Seth Stewart"), [Betsy Struxness](/wiki/Betsy_Struxness "Betsy Struxness"), and [Ephraim Sykes](/wiki/Ephraim_Sykes "Ephraim Sykes").

Rua received a ceremonial plate for artistic achievements as a local native, presented by the mayor of Elizabeth, New Jersey during a July 8, 2016 appearance in the "Young Immigrant Hamilton Tour," part of the city's annual "CelebrateHAMILTON" program.

**Other awards:**
* 2014 finalist for the [Capezio Award](/wiki/Capezio_Award "Capezio Award") for Choreographic Excellence
* 2011 nominee for the [Craig Noel Award](/wiki/Craig_Noel_Awards "Craig Noel Awards") for "Outstanding Lead Performance in a Play, Male" in *Somewhere* (Old Globe)
* 2019 nominee Chita Rivera Awards for Film Nominations as Assistance Choreographer in "Isn't it Romantic"
* 2018 nominee Fred Astaire Awards for Outstanding Ensemble in "Spongebob SquarePants"
* 2016 nominee Fred Astaire Awards for Outstanding Ensemble in "Hamilton"
* 2016 Winner Tony Awards for Best Musical Theater Album for "Hamilton"
* 2014 nominee Capezio A.C.E. Awards for Choreographic Excellence
* 2011 nominee Craig Noel Awards for Excellence in Theatre Nomination for Leading Actor


What is the Capezio A.C.E. Award?