Gary John La Rosa

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Gary John La Rosa has directed and/or choreographed well over two hundred productions nationally. Some recent credits include Les Misérables; the 10th Anniversary National Tour of Footloose; the World Premiere of Michael Ching’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream - Opera A Cappella (Opera Memphis); Fiddler on the Roof (starring Brad Oscar) at Barrington Stage Company (BroadwayWorld Awards: Best Direction & Choreography); The Sound of Music (starring Rex Smith); Fiddler… at both the St Louis MUNY (Judy Award – Outstanding Direction) and Starlight Theatre in Kansas City; Annie Get Your Gun, Hairspray, Aida, Footloose and West Side Story at Sacramento Music Circus; The Light in the Piazza and next to normal at Playhouse on the Square (Ostrander Award for Direction); Always…Patsy Cline (starring Sally Struthers); Grease, Fiddler on the Roof and Romance/Romance at the Fulton Theatre; The Full Monty at Phoenix Theatre; La Cage aux Folles at Downtown Cabaret (Connecticut Critic’s Circle Award – Outstanding Direction); Annie at the Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma, and many corporate shows (including: TGI Fridays, Goodyear, Dunkin’ Donuts, Canon, Alcon, Sam’s Club and Samsung). For six years he was the resident director for MOC Musical Theatre in Montclair, NJ. New York credits include Marry Me a Little (starring Brent Barrett and Sally Mayes) at Queens Theatre; Pins and Needles (starring Karen Mason and Jim Walton) at Jewish Rep.; In My Dream… at the Vortex and workshops of several new musicals. He has been a guest director at numerous universities including SUNY Buffalo (Kennedy Center Award) and is a sought after musical theatre coach in NYC. A UCLA graduate and longtime SDC member, Mr. La Rosa was formerly an actor, appearing on Broadway, national and international tours. WWW.GARYJOHNLAROSA.COM

Gary John La Rosa STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1990
Villager [Replacement]

Yussel [Replacement]

Mendel (Understudy) [Replacement]


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Wagner College Theatre to Present A GRAND NIGHT FOR SINGING

Wagner College Theatre presents A GRAND NIGHT FOR SINGING, a musical revue featuring over 30 hits from Rodgers and Hammerstein's iconic shows. Experience the wit, charm, and melodies that made them Broadway legends. Don't miss this intimate and romantic production, showcasing the timeless craftsmanship of these cherished American icons.

HONKY TONK ANGELS Comes to Capital Repertory Theatre

“Honky Tonk Angels,” a musical about three women from diverse backgrounds determined to better their lives via some of the greatest hits of country, begins previews at Capital Repertory Theatre Friday, July 14, opens on Tuesday, July 18 and runs through Sunday, August 20.

Virginia Stage Company Announces 45th Season

Virginia Stage Company has announced its 45th season as Hampton Roads' leading professional producing theatre company.  The season will begin in early October as the historic Wells Theatre will undergo some major renovations over the summer, including seat refurbishment and a new state-of-the-art sound system.

Winners Announced For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Vermont Awards

The winners have been announced for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Vermont Awards, honoring the best in regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2022.

12 Days Left To Vote For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Vermont Awards; Lost Nation Theater Leads Favorite Local Theatre!

The latest standings as of Monday, December 19th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Vermont Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Latest Stats Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Vermont Awards; at Lyric Theatre Company Leads Best Ensemble Performance!

The latest standings as of Monday, December 12th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Vermont Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Latest Standings Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Vermont Awards; Lost Nation Theater Leads Favorite Local Theatre!

The latest standings as of Monday, December 5th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Vermont Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

First Stats Released For The BroadwayWorld Vermont Awards; Lyric's MATILDA THE MUSICAL Leads Best Musical

The first live standings have been announced for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Vermont Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Photos: First Look at BUDDY: THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY at the Argyle Theater

The Argyle Theatre is presenting the international hit  Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story written by Alan Janes, and featuring the music of Buddy Holly. Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story begans performances on May 19 and opened on May 21 running through June 26, 2022.

Photos: The Cast of BUDDY THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY Celebrates Opening

The Argyle Theatre presents the international hit Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story written by Alan Janes, and featuring the music of Buddy Holly. It is directed and choreographed by Gary John La Rosa with musical direction by Jason Cohen.

BUDDY: THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY Comes to the Argyle Theatre Next Week

Long Island's largest year-round professional theatrical venue, The Argyle Theatre (Mark and Dylan Perlman, Executive Producers & Managing Partners; Evan Pappas, Artistic Director), presents the international hit  Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story written by Alan Janes, and featuring the music of Buddy Holly.

Gingold Theatrical Group's PROJECT SHAW Announces 15th Season

Gingold Theatrical Group (David Staller, Artistic Director) have announced the 15th Season of Project Shaw, a special series of evenings of plays that embrace human rights and free speech. All of GTG's programming, inspired by the works of George Bernard Shaw, are designed to provoke peaceful discussion and activism. This series is presented monthly at Symphony Space's Leonard Nimoy Thalia Theatre (2537 Broadway at 95th Street).

ArtisTree Music Theatre Festival Returns For Fourth Season

Artistree Music Theatre Festival announced the 2020 Festival Lineup which will include three professional musicals and the return of several festival favorite performers. Josh D. Smith returns as Artistic Director.

Gingold Theatrical Group's PROJECT SHAW Announces the 2020 Season

Gingold Theatrical Group (David Staller, Artistic Director) has announced the 15th Season of Project Shaw, a special series of evenings of plays that embrace human rights and free speech. All of GTG's programming, inspired by the works of George Bernard Shaw, are designed to provoke peaceful discussion and activism. This series is presented monthly at Symphony Space's Leonard Nimoy Thalia Theatre (2537 Broadway at 95th Street).

TINTYPES: A Musical Celebration Of America Comes To The Grange Theatre

a??a??a??a??a??a??a??Nominated for multiple Tony Awards, Tintypes is a collection of musical snapshots of America's last Age of Innocence prior to World War I. A wonderful blend of songs, patriotic, romantic, ragtime and popular, brings to life the Great American Songbook. Written by Gary Pearle, Mary Kyte, and Mel Marvin, Tintypes features classics such as 'The Yankee Doodle Boy,' 'Stars and Stripes Forever,' 'Meet Me in St. Louis,' 'America the Beautiful,' and 'You're a Grand Old Flag.'

ArtisTree Music Theatre Festival Returns For Season 3

The ArtisTree Music Theatre Festival offers a season of live, professional musical theatre productions that run from August to October each year. Our Festival is modeled after the 'summer stock' tradition of staging shows: we use a resident company of actors and artists to create a series of musicals, with an all-new production presented every few weeks across our three-month season.

VIDEO: Watch Clips From 'Stronger Than Hate' Benefit Concert at The Green Room 42

On December 6th, 2018 The Green Room 42 presented 'Stronger Than Hate: A Benefit for Tree of Life Synagogue.'

The Green Room 42 Hosts STRONGER THAN HATE: A Benefit For Tree Of Life Synagogue

The Green Room 42 presents Stronger Than Hate: A Benefit for Tree of Life Synagogue today, December 6th at 7 PM.

The Green Room 42 Hosts STRONGER THAN HATE: A Benefit For Tree Of Life Synagogue

The Green Room 42 presents Stronger Than Hate: A Benefit for Tree of Life Synagogue on Thursday, December 6th at 7 PM.

ArtisTree Music Theatre Festival Presents THE FANTASTICKS

'Try to Remember' a time when this romantic charmer wasn't enchanting audiences around the world. The Fantasticks is the longest-running musical in the world and with good reason: at the heart of its breathtaking poetry and subtle theatrical sophistication is a purity and simplicity that transcends cultural barriers. The result is a timeless fable of love that manages to be nostalgic and universal at the same time.

Gary John La Rosa FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Gary John La Rosa has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

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Gary John La Rosa has been nominated for the Outstanding Director of a Musical award at the Kevin Kline Awards for his work on Fiddler on the Roof.

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