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Jerry Mitchell made his Broadway and West End debuts as director of Legally Blonde, for which he also served as Choreographer, and was nominated for both the Tony and Drama Desk Awards for his choreography and the Drama Desk Award for his direction. He also recently choreographed the Broadway production of Catch Me If You Can and West End production of Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber's Love Never Dies. Mitchell received Tony, Drama Desk and Outer Critics' Circle Awards for choreographing the 2005 Tony Award-winning Best Revival of La Cage aux Folles, having also been nominated for the Tony as choreographer of Legally Blonde and Dirty Rotten Scoundrels. Previously, Mitchell has received Olivier, Tony, Drama Desk, Outer Critics' Circle and Astaire Award nominations for choreographing Hairspray and Tony, Drama Desk and Astaire Award nominations for choreographing The Full Monty. On Broadway, he choreographed the hit revivals of Gypsy, starring Bernadette Peters, The Rocky Horror Show (Drama Desk nomination) and You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown, as well as Never Gonna Dance and Hedwig and the Angry Inch, both on stage and film. He conceived and co-produces Broadway Bares, a comedy burlesque performed annually for the charity, Broadway Cares. Most recently, he directed, choreographed and co-produced Peepshow, a Las Vegas extravaganza production show, and served as Production Supervisor for the Toronto and Broadway productions of Priscilla Queen of the Desert. Currently, he is supervising the writing of Broadway musicals based on the films Kinky Boots and Mad Hot Ballroom and the iconic television series, The Honeymooners, all of which he will direct and choreograph for Broadway.

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Jerry Mitchell STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1991
Ensemble/Other Roles

Drugstore Cowboy

Indian of The Dawn

Will Rogers Wrangler

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1983
Cop

Ensemble

Joe McCall

Louie (Understudy)

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1980
Dancer

[New York]
Workshop, 1983
Performer

Jerry Mitchell Productions

 
[West End, 2024]
Choreographer
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2022]
Director, Choreographer
 
[US Tour, 2021]
Choreographer
 
[West End, 2021]
Choreographer
Director
 
[West End, 2021]
Choreographer
 
[US Tour, 2020]
Director/Choreographer
 
[West End, 2019]
Director
 
[Milburn, NJ (Regional), 2019]
Director & Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 2018]
Director
Choreographer
 
[Milburn, NJ (Regional), 2018]
Director/Choreographer
 
[Chicago, 2018]
Director
Choreographer
 
[US Tour, 2017]
Director
 
[Motion Picture, 2016]
Choreographer
 
[Chicago, 2015]
Director and Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 2015]
Director
 
[West End, 2015]
Director, Choreographer
 
[US Tour, 2014]
Director and Choreographer
 
[West End, 2014]
Director and Choreographer
 
[US Tour, 2012]
Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 2013]
Director
Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 2011]
Choreographer
 
[West End, 2010]
Choreographer
 
[West End, 2010]
Choreographer
Director
 
[West End, 2007]
Choreographer
 
[New York, 2007]
Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 2007]
Director
Choreographer
 
[US Tour, 2006]
Choreographer
 
[Las Vegas, 2006]
Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 2005]
Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 2004]
Choreographer
 
[San Diego, CA (Regional), 2004]
Choreographer
 
[Toronto, 2004]
Choreographer
 
[New York, 2004]
Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 2003]
Choreographer
 
[New York, 2003]
Choreographer
 
[US Tour, 2003]
Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 2003]
Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 2002]
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[Broadway, 2002]
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[West End, 2002]
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[US Tour, 2001]
Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 2000]
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[Broadway, 2000]
Choreographer
 
[San Diego, CA (Regional), 2000]
Choreographer
 
[Off-Broadway, 1999]
Choreographer
Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 1999]
Choreographer
 
[Off-Broadway, 1998]
Choreographer
 
[Milburn, NJ (Regional), 1998]
Choreographer
 
[Off-Broadway, 1998]
Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 1994]
Associate Choreographer
 
[Off-Broadway, 1993]
Choreographer
 
[Off-Broadway, 1993]
Choreographer
 
[Off-Broadway, 1992]
Choreographer
 
[Off-Broadway, 1992]
Fight Director/Coordinator
 
[Off-Broadway, 1992]
Choreographer
 
[Off-Broadway, 1992]
Fight Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 1991]
Fight Director
 
[Broadway, 1989]
Assistant to the Choreographer
 
[Off-Broadway, 1987]
Choreographer
 
[New York, 2006]
Choreographer

Jerry Mitchell Movies

Walls of Glass
[ 1985 ] choreographer
Scent of a Woman
[ 1992 ] choreographer
Jeffrey
[ 1995 ] choreographer
In & Out
[ 1997 ] choreographer
It All Came True
[ 1998 ] choreographer
One True Thing
[ 1998 ] choreographer
Meet Joe Black
[ 1998 ] dance consultant
Liberty Heights
[ 1999 ] choreographer
Drop Dead Gorgeous
[ 1999 ] choreographer
Simply Irresistible
[ 1999 ] choreographer
Hedwig and the Angry Inch
[ 2001 ] choreographer
Camp
[ 2003 ] choreographer
Marci X
[ 2003 ] choreographer

Jerry Mitchell Awards and Nominations

The Lortels - 2023 - Outstanding Choreographer

Jerry Mitchell, Kinky Boots

Olivier Awards - 2016 - Best Theatre Choreographer

Jerry MitchellKinky Boots

Olivier Awards - 2015 - Best Theatre Choreographer

Jerry MitchellDirty Rotten Scoundrels


winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2013 - Best Choreography

Jerry Mitchell, Kinky Boots

Drama League Awards - 2013 - Founders Award for Excellence in Directing

Jerry Mitchell

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2013 - Outstanding Choreographer

Jerry Mitchell, Kinky Boots

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2013 - Outstanding Director of a Musical

Jerry Mitchell, Kinky Boots

Tony Awards - 2013 - Best Choreography

Jerry Mitchell, Kinky Boots

Tony Awards - 2013 - Best Direction of a Musical

Jerry Mitchell, Kinky Boots


winner
Olivier Awards - 2011 - Best New Musical

Jerry Mitchell, Legally Blonde

Olivier Awards - 2011 - Best Theatre Choreographer

Jerry Mitchell, Legally Blonde

Olivier Awards - 2008 - Best Theatre Choreographer

Jerry Mitchell, Hairspray

Drama Desk Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Choreography

Jerry Mitchell, Legally Blonde

Drama Desk Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Director of a Play

Jerry Mitchell, Legally Blonde


winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2005 - Best Choreography

Jerry Mitchell, La Cage Aux Folles


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2005 - Outstanding Choreography

Jerry Mitchell , La Cage aux Folles

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2005 - Outstanding Choreography

Jerry Mitchell, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels


winner
Tony Awards - 2005 - Best Choreography

Jerry Mitchell, La Cage aux Folles

Tony Awards - 2005 - Best Choreography

Jerry Mitchell, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2004 - Outstanding Choreography

Jerry Mitchell, La Cage aux Folles

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2004 - Outstanding Choreography

Jerry Mitchell , Never Gonna Dance

Tony Awards - 2004 - Best Choreography

Jerry Mitchell, Never Gonna Dance


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2003 - Outstanding Choreography

Jerry Mitchell, Hairspray


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2003 - Outstanding Choreography

Jerry Mitchell, Never Gonna Dance

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2003 - Outstanding Choreography

Jerry Mitchell, Hairspray

Tony Awards - 2003 - Best Choreography

Jerry Mitchell, Hairspray

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2001 - Outstanding Choreography

Jerry Mitchell, The Full Monty

Tony Awards - 2001 - Best Choreography

Jerry Mitchell, The Full Monty


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2000 - Outstanding Choreography

Jerry Mitchell, The Rocky Horror Show


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2000 - Outstanding Choreography

Jerry Mitchell, The Full Monty

Jerry Mitchell Videos

Jerry Mitchell News


Hershey Theatre Reveals 2024-25 Season Of Broadway

Hershey Theatre has announced a lineup of Broadway touring productions for the 2024-25 Series, including the venue's premier engagement of “HAMILTON” for a two-week run in The Sweetest Place On Earth.

Photos: Check Out Additional Photos From PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL UK and Ireland Tour

More production photos have been released for the UK and Ireland tour of PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL, currently playing at Milton Keynes Theatre until Saturday 30 March 2024, before continuing on tour. Check out the photos here!

Tickets Go On Sale For HAIRSPRAY in Dallas This Week

The Dallas engagement of HAIRSPRAY  will go on sale Friday, March 22 at 10 a.m. This new North American tour, helmed by original director Jack O’Brien and original choreographer Jerry Mitchell, will play June 18-30 in Dallas at the Music Hall at Fair Park.

Broadway Bares San Francisco To Return To 1015 Folsom

Broadway Bares SF is coming back to the city with the highly anticipated return to stage on Sunday, June 16, 2024, at 1015 Folsom. The theme for this year’s Broadway Bares/SF Strips show is FilmStrips. Featuring 60 San Francisco dancers, this year's production, promises an unforgettable evening of entertainment and philanthropy.

BEETLEJUICE, PRETTY WOMAN, and More Set For Broadway in Wichita 2024-25 Season

Broadway in Wichita has revealed its upcoming 2024-25 season lineup. The season kicks off in December with Chicago. The season continues for a total of 5 shows, through April 2025.

COME FROM AWAY, DEAR EVAN HANSEN, and More Set For Broadway at the King Center 2024-25 Season

The King Center and the American Theatre Guild have announced the lineup for BROADWAY AT THE KING CENTER's 2024-2025 season!  Learn more about the season here!

Interview: RALPH PRENTICE DANIEL of HAIRSPRAY at Ordway Center For The Performing Arts

​​​​​​​Hairspray, Broadway’s Tony Award®-winning musical comedy phenomenon is back on tour! Join 16-year-old Tracy Turnblad in 1960s Baltimore as she sets out to dance her way onto TV’s most popular show. Can a girl with big dreams (and even bigger hair) change the world?

HAIRSPRAY National Tour Denver Opening Night Canceled Due To Sprinkler Mishap

It was a bad hair day for the national tour of the Tony Award-winning Best Musical Hairspray when an accidental activation of the Buell Theatre sprinkler system derailed its Denver opening night.  

Interview: Chase Wolfe of PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL at Salle Wilfred Pelletier, Place Des Arts

Chase Wolfe was born in Texas and raised in South Carolina. He performed often as a child, but heeded his parents’ wishes and double-majored in Chinese and Chemistry. After two years working in the home fragrance industry, he took a giant leap of faith to make the arts his career. He is currently playing Edward Lewis, the role made famous by Richard Gere, in PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL, which lands in Montreal’s Salle Wilfred Pelletier on March 5 and runs through March 10.

WICKED, ANNIE, and More Set For Broadway in Peoria 2024-25 Season

The American Theatre Guild has announced its 24–25 Season for the Peoria Civic Center. The Broadway in Peoria Series will include several Broadway touring productions. Learn more here!

Chicago Theatres Celebrate Women's History Month In March With A Wide Selection Of Productions

Celebrate Women's History Month with Chicago Theatres featuring a variety of productions honoring the vital role of women in American history.

A STRANGE LOOP & More Lead Boston's Spring 2024 Top Theatre Shows

Boston is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for Spring 2024 include A Strange Loop and more!

Video: Vanessa Williams Channels Miranda Priestley at THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA Photoshoot

Vanessa Williams is channeling Miranda Priestley in an all new video! In the video, posted on the official social media platforms of the forthcoming The Devil Wears Prada musical, Williams is seen 'in character' during a photoshoot. Check out the fun video here!

HAIRSPRAY North American Tour is Coming to the Orpheum Theatre This Spring

HAIRSPRAY, Broadway’s Tony Award-winning musical comedy phenomenon, will be performing a limited engagement at BroadwaySF’s Orpheum Theatre. See performance dates and learn how to purchase tickets.

Neil Diamond's A BEAUTIFUL NOISE, MOULIN ROUGE! And More Announced for Broadway Grand Rapids 2024-25 Season

Broadway Grand Rapids has announced the 2024-2025 season with a line-up of seven spectacular shows.

BEETLEJUICE, CHICAGO And More Announced for 2024�"2025 Broadway Season At Stranahan Theater

Stranahan Theater has announced the lineup of shows for its 2024 Broadway season!

Tickets Go On Sale This Week For HAIRSPRAY at the Hobby Center

Tickets to HAIRSPRAY at the Hobby Center will go on sale to the general public Friday, February 23, 2024 at 10am. Performances run June 4-9, 2024.

Vanessa Williams Will Play Miranda Priestly in THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA Musical

Vanessa Williams will take on the role of Miranda Priestly in The Devil Wears Prada musical, coming to London this year

2024 Mike Ockrent Fellowship Recipient To Serve As Fellow On SUFFS On Broadway

The Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation (SDCF) announces the recipient of the 2024 Mike Ockrent Fellowship.

33 Productores Announces KINKY BOOTS Coming To Mexico

It was announced today that 33 Productores will bring a Spanish-language production of Kinky Boots to Mexico this year.

Jerry Mitchell FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Jerry Mitchell been in?

Jerry Mitchell has appeared on Broadway in 3 shows.

How many West End shows has Jerry Mitchell been in?

Jerry Mitchell has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Jerry Mitchell been nominated for?

Jerry Mitchell has been nominated for numerous awards throughout his career, including Outstanding Choreographer (The Lortels) for "Kinky Boots," Best Theatre Choreographer (Olivier Awards) for "Kinky Boots" and "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels," Best Choreography (BroadwayWorld Awards) for "Kinky Boots," Founders Award for Excellence in Directing (Drama League Awards), Outstanding Director of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for "Kinky Boots," Best Choreography (Tony Awards) for "Kinky Boots," Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for "Kinky Boots," Best New Musical (Olivier Awards) for "Legally Blonde," and many more. Jerry Mitchell's talent and creativity have earned him recognition in various prestigious award ceremonies, showcasing his exceptional contributions to the Broadway community.

What awards has Jerry Mitchell won?

Jerry Mitchell has won several awards for his work in Broadway shows, including Best Choreography at the BroadwayWorld Awards for "Kinky Boots," "La Cage Aux Folles," and "The Full Monty." He also won the Olivier Award for Best New Musical for "Legally Blonde." Mitchell received Outstanding Choreography awards from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "La Cage aux Folles" and Drama Desk Awards for "La Cage aux Folles," "Never Gonna Dance," "Hairspray," and "The Rocky Horror Show." Additionally, he won the Tony Award for Best Choreography for "La Cage aux Folles."

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