Dennis Courtney

Birth Place: Detroit, MI

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Dennis Courtney BIO

Based in New York City, Mr. Courtney staged a re-envisioned production of Fiddler On The Roof (currently running in Tel Aviv) as the official production for the 60th Anniversary of Israel, for which he won the 2009 Israeli National Theatre Prize, Israel’s “Tony Award”. Based in NYC, he recently directed the off-Broadway premiere of Civil War Voices (6 MITF Awards). He has been the director/choreographer of over 150 stage productions including Peter Pan with Cathy Rigby, Can-Can with Leslie Uggams, the regional premiere of I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change, the world premieres of Ethel Waters: His Eye Is On The Sparrow, Red Hot Mama, Beggar’s Holiday, The Beethovens, and numerous original music revues. Favorite musical productions include Little Shop of Horrors, The Last Five Years, Sophisticated Ladies, Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (most recently with American Idol Finalist Melinda Doolittle), The All Night Strut, Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Das Barbecu, Singin’ In The Rain, Beehive, George M!, Music Man, Annie Get Your Gun, Paper Moon, A Funny Thing Happen On The Way To The Forum, It Ain't Nothin' But The Blues, The World Goes 'Round, Hello Dolly!, West Side Story, Cinderella, Oliver, Showboat, Guys and Dolls, Oklahoma, Paint Your Wagon, Lucky Stiff, A Grand Night For Singing, and Cabaret. Mr. Courtney has conceived and staged special events and award shows, working with such performers as Bette Midler, Celine Dion, Quincy Jones, Warren Beatty, The Bacon Brothers, and David Letterman. On television, Mr. Courtney directed the 5th season opener of TV’s “Perfect Strangers”. Dennis’ performing career has included Broadway, TV and concerts. He appeared on Broadway/on tour in Starlight Express, Joseph…, Peter Pan with Sandy Duncan, Roza with Georgia Brown, The Fantasticks, Grease with Andrea McArdle and regionally in many other shows. Mr. Courtney is a former champion figure skater and is a member of Actors’ Equity Association, the Screen Actors’ Guild and the Society of Stage Directors and Choreographers. He regularly teaches Master Classes in NYC and at universities across America as well as private audition coaching. Please visit www.denniscourtney.com or email to dcourtneycoaching@gmail.com

Dennis Courtney STAGE CREDITS

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Broadway Revival, 1979
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Tony Award Winning Comedy Comes to Gretna Theatre

Christopher Durang's hilarious Tony Award-winning Best Play, Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, is coming to Gretna Theatre. Audience members will resonate with the relatable issues presented in Durang's play. Themes of family, and love are intertwined in a creative, comical way that has never been seen before on stage. Uncontrollable laughter is promised when watching Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike.

Iconic Daytime Star to Take the Stage in SHOULDA BEEN YOU at Gretna Theatre

Gretna Theatre is excited to announce that iconic daytime serial actress Kim Zimmer will take the Gretna Theatre stage in It Shoulda Been You. She assumes the role of Judy Steinberg, which was originated by Tyne Daley in the Broadway production.

Iconic Daytime Star to Take the Stage in SHOULDA BEEN YOU at Gretna Theatre

Gretna Theatre is excited to announce that iconic daytime serial actress Kim Zimmer will take the Gretna Theatre stage in It Shoulda Been You. She assumes the role of Judy Steinberg, which was originated by Tyne Daley in the Broadway production.

BWW Reviews: MY WAY Brings Back Sinatra in a Tuneful Revue at Riverside Center

Old Blue Eyes might not be back but if you are a fan of his catalog of songs, MY WAY: A MUSICAL TRIBUTE TO FRANK SINATRA may give you high hopes and fly you to the moon with nearly 60 signature tunes. An attractive cast covers all phases of Sinatra's musical legacy with style backed up by a killer trio. Ring-a Ding Ding!

Last Chance to Vote for the BroadwayWorld Central Pennsylvania Awards

It's your last week to vote for the 2014 BroadwayWorld Central Pennsylvania Regional Awards! Check out the latest live stats as of December 26th. Voting closes at the end of the year, in under one week!

Time is Ticking to Vote for the BroadwayWorld Central Pennsylvania Awards

Time is ticking on your last chance to vote for the 2014 BroadwayWorld Central Pennsylvania Regional Awards! Check out the latest live stats as of December 19th. Voting closes at the end of the year!

Final Two Weeks of Voting for the BroadwayWorld Central Pennsylvania Awards - John Kleimo Leads!

Voting has now opened for the 2014 BroadwayWorld Central Pennsylvania Regional Awards! Check out the latest live stats as of December 4th.

Unwrap the Latest Voting Update for the BroadwayWorld Central Pennsylvania Awards - Sean Young Leads!

Voting has now opened for the 2014 BroadwayWorld Central Pennsylvania Regional Awards! Check out the latest live stats as of December 4th.

2014 BroadwayWorld Central Pennsylvania Awards Update 11/25 - Sean Young Big Lead!

Voting has now opened for the 2014 BroadwayWorld Central Pennsylvania Regional Awards! Check out the latest live stats as of November 25th.

FST Kicks Off 2014-15 Cabaret Season with THE PRIMA DONNETTES Tonight

FST's Winter Cabaret season begins with four singing sirens in Dancing in the Street with The Prima Donnettes. Developed by FST Artistic Director Richard Hopkins and Jim Prosser, it will begin in the John C. Court Cabaret tonight, October 22, 2014.

FST to Kick Off 2014-15 Cabaret Season with THE PRIMA DONNETTES, 10/22

FST's Winter Cabaret season begins with four singing sirens in Dancing in the Street with The Prima Donnettes. Developed by FST Artistic Director Richard Hopkins and Jim Prosser, it will begin in the John C. Court Cabaret on Wednesday, October 22, 2014.

Prima Donnettes, 'NEVER MARRY A GIRL WITH COLD FEET' and More Set for FST's 2014-15 Cabaret Season

Florida Studio Theatre announces its 2014-2015 Cabaret season. Starting off the season are the full-bodied vocal stylings in Dancing in the Street with the Prima Donnettes. Next up is the heartfelt and unforgettable music of American Pie. Concluding the season is the entertaining and honest Never Marry a Girl With Cold Feet: And Other Life Lessons from Vaudeville.

Tony Plana, Bret Shuford, Kay Trinidad & More to Perform the Songs of Paul Cozby, 1/27

Lone Star Theatre Co. will present a night of music by Texas composer Paul Cozby Jan. 27 at the Laurie Beechman Theatre as part of their on-going series TX MUSIC / NY STAGES.

Tony Plana & Ada Maris to Perform Music of Paul Cozby at Laurie Beechman Theatre, 1/27

Award-winning Broadway, film and TV actor Tony Plana (Ugly Betty) and actor-singer-comedian Ada Maris are among singers slated to perform the songs of writer/composer Paul Cozby Monday, Jan. 27, at 8 p.m. at the Laurie Beechman Theatre. Lone Star Theatre Co. presents the evening in its "Texas Music/New York Stages" series-Only Humans Like My Music-The Songs of Paul Cozby.

The Prima Donnettes to Open Florida Studio Theatre's Cabaret Season, 10/23

Kicking off the Cabaret season at FST is THE PRIMA DONNETTES, developed by FST Artistic Director Richard Hopkins and Jim Prosser. It will open in Florida Studio Theatre's John C. Court Cabaret on Wednesday, October 23, 2013. Subscriptions for all three shows can be purchased for as little as $35 and up to $49. Single tickets range from $18-$36. Subscriptions and single tickets may be purchased online at FloridaStudioTheatre.org, by phone at (941) 366-9000 or by visiting the Box Office.

BWW Reviews: Gretna Theatre Delights with KISS ME, KATE

KISS ME, KATE, the Broadway classic opened last week at the Gretna Playhouse. This production dazzles audiences with its strong dancing and singing. It will have audience members tapping their feet with its memorable score as well as being entertained by the stories of the characters in the show.

Photo Flash: First Look at Gretna Theatre's MY WAY

Matthew LaBanca and Deb Lyons are starring in MY WAY, A MUSICAL TRIBUTE TO FRANK SINATRA at the Gretna Theatre. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

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