Anthony Van Laast trained at the London School of Contemporary Dance, later joining the Company as both performer and choreographer.
Theatre: Includes Bombay Dreams (London and Broadway – Tony award nomination); Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (worldwide - Laurence Olivier award nomination, Dramalogue award); Jesus Christ Superstar (UK and Broadway); Song & Dance (worldwide - Green Room award, Australia); He has made shows for many people including, Kate Bush, Sarah Brightman and Barry Humphries(Dame Edna) and in Las Vegas Michael Crawford and Siegfried and Roy.
Anthony has recently choreographed the new production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat for London’s West End and the films of MAMMA MIA! Currently choreographing Sister Act opening at the Palladium in June 09.
In 1999 Anthony Van Laast was awarded the MBE for Services to Dance and Choreography.
Anthony Van Laast, Tina: The Tina Turner Musical
Anthony Van Laast, Tina: The Tina Turner Musical
Anthony Van LaastSide Show
Anthony Van Laast, Sister Act
Anthony Van Laast, Bombay Dreams
Anthony van Laast, Bombay Dreams
Anthony van LaastThe Beggar's Opera
Anthony van Laast, Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Anthony van Laast, Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Anthony Van Laast has been nominated for several prestigious awards for his outstanding choreography in various Broadway productions. Some of his nominations include Outstanding Choreographer at the Outer Critics Circle Awards and Best Choreography at the Tony Awards for "Tina: The Tina Turner Musical." He was also nominated for Outstanding Choreography in a Musical at the Helen Hayes Awards for "Side Show" and Best Theatre Choreographer at the Olivier Awards for "Sister Act," "Bombay Dreams," "The Beggar's Opera," and "Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat."
Anthony Van Laast has won the Outstanding Choreographer award from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Tina: The Tina Turner Musical and the Outstanding Choreography award from the Drama Desk Awards for Bombay Dreams.
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