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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[1985]Walls of Glass choreographer
[1992]Scent of a Woman choreographer
[1995]Jeffrey choreographer
[1997]In & Out choreographer
[1998]It All Came True choreographer
[1998]One True Thing choreographer
[1998]Meet Joe Black dance consultant
[1999]Liberty Heights choreographer
[1999]Drop Dead Gorgeous choreographer
[1999]Simply Irresistible choreographer
[2001]Hedwig and the Angry Inch choreographer
[2003]Camp choreographer
[2003]Marci X choreographer
Jerry Mitchell, Kinky Boots
Jerry MitchellKinky Boots
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Jerry Mitchell, Kinky Boots
Jerry Mitchell, Kinky Boots
Jerry Mitchell, Kinky Boots
Jerry Mitchell, Kinky Boots
Jerry Mitchell, Legally Blonde
Jerry Mitchell, Legally Blonde
Jerry Mitchell, Hairspray
Jerry Mitchell, Legally Blonde
Jerry Mitchell, Legally Blonde
Jerry Mitchell, La Cage Aux Folles
Jerry Mitchell , La Cage aux Folles
Jerry Mitchell, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
Jerry Mitchell, La Cage aux Folles
Jerry Mitchell, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
Jerry Mitchell, La Cage aux Folles
Jerry Mitchell , Never Gonna Dance
Jerry Mitchell, Never Gonna Dance
Jerry Mitchell, Hairspray
Jerry Mitchell, Never Gonna Dance
Jerry Mitchell, Hairspray
Jerry Mitchell, Hairspray
Jerry Mitchell, The Full Monty
Jerry Mitchell, The Full Monty
Jerry Mitchell, The Rocky Horror Show
Jerry Mitchell, The Full Monty
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.
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.
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!
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?
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.
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.
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!
Celebrate Women's History Month with Chicago Theatres featuring a variety of productions honoring the vital role of women in American history.
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!
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, 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.
Broadway Grand Rapids has announced the 2024-2025 season with a line-up of seven spectacular shows.
Stranahan Theater has announced the lineup of shows for its 2024 Broadway season!
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 take on the role of Miranda Priestly in The Devil Wears Prada musical, coming to London this year
The Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation (SDCF) announces the recipient of the 2024 Mike Ockrent Fellowship.
It was announced today that 33 Productores will bring a Spanish-language production of Kinky Boots to Mexico this year.
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Alberta Bair Theater will welcome HAIRSPRAY on Saturday, February 17, for two performances – 2 P.M. and 7:30 P.M. Learn more about the production here!
Kanyok Arts Initiative celebrates its 6th Anniversary Gala with 'The Future is Now' event on April 7, featuring performances, cocktails, and fundraising for the future of NYC's arts scene.
Jerry Mitchell has appeared on Broadway in 3 shows.
Jerry Mitchell has not appeared in the West End.
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.
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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