Anthony Van Laast
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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 ...
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Anthony Van Laast Biography
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 Awards and Nominations
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2020 - Outstanding Choreographer ![]() |
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Anthony Van Laast, Tina: The Tina Turner Musical | ||
Tony Awards - 2020 - Best Choreography | ||
Anthony Van Laast, Tina: The Tina Turner Musical | ||
Helen Hayes Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Choreography in a Musical, HAYES Production | ||
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Olivier Awards - 2010 - Best Theatre Choreographer | ||
Anthony Van Laast, Sister Act | ||
Tony Awards - 2004 - Best Choreography | ||
Anthony Van Laast, Bombay Dreams | ||
Drama Desk Awards - 2003 - Outstanding Choreography ![]() |
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Anthony van Laast, Bombay Dreams | ||
Olivier Awards - 1994 - Best Theatre Choreographer | ||
Anthony van LaastThe Beggar's Opera | ||
Olivier Awards - 1992 - Best Theatre Choreographer | ||
Anthony van Laast, Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat | ||
Olivier Awards - 1992 - Best Theatre Choreographer | ||
Anthony van Laast, Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat |
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by Stephi Wild - May 24, 2022
The hit production TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL today announces new casting for the critically acclaimed production which continues at the Aldwych Theatre as rehearsals begin for the new Company. From 29 June 2022 Aisha Jawando and new cast member Elesha Paul Moses will share the role of Tina, with Caleb Roberts joining to play Ike.

by Elena Díaz-Guerra - May 11, 2022
Descubre más sobre los musicales nominados a Mejor Musical en la edición PTM XIV de los Premios del Teatro Musical.

by Stephi Wild - Apr 28, 2022
Frame Rush, an annual screendance event curated by the current cohort of the world's only MA Screendance at London Contemporary Dance School, returns to the big screen at The Place, London on 20 May.

by Stephi Wild - Apr 20, 2022
The cast will feature Nicole Vanessa Ortiz (Paper Mill Debut, Smokey Joe's Cafe Off-Broadway) as Deloris Van Cartier, Akron Watson (Paper Mill Debut, The Color Purple on Broadway) as Curtis, Jennifer Allen (Carnival at Paper Mill, The Bridges of Madison County on Broadway) as Mother Superior, and more!

by Marissa Tomeo - Apr 8, 2022
Producer Judy Craymer is delighted to announce, on the day that the global smash hit musical MAMMA MIA! celebrates its 23rd birthday in London, the extension of its booking period to Sunday 5 March 2023 at London’s Novello Theatre, with tickets now on sale.

by Stephi Wild - Apr 6, 2022
On the day that the global smash hit musical MAMMA MIA! celebrates its 23rd birthday in London, the extension of its booking period to Sunday 5 March 2023 at London's Novello Theatre, with tickets now on sale.

by Stephi Wild - Apr 4, 2022
Katie Webber will step into the role of 'Rhonda' in Broadway's TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL beginning Tuesday, April 12 at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre (205 West 46th Street).

by Chantal Kunst - Mar 25, 2022
De Stichting Musical Awards is verheugd vandaag mede te delen dat de genomineerden voor de Musical Awards 2022 bekend zijn. De afgelopen maanden bezocht de vakjury, bestaande uit Jon van Eerd, Hilde Scholten, Arno Gelder, Dianne Zuidema, Joy Kreiken, Maurice Luttikhuis, Michiel de Regt, Henriëtte Tol en Rennie Rijpma alle producties. Na vakkundig beraad hebben zij hun nominaties bekend gemaakt. Disney's Aladdin en Come From Away zijn beiden met 12 nominaties het meest vertegenwoordigd direct gevolgd door Rocky Horror Show met 11 nominaties. Ook dit jaar kan het publiek bepalen welke musical van het afgelopen seizoen, volgens hen, de beste is via de Leukstetickets.nl Publieksprijs voor Beste Musical. Publiek kan sinds begin maart hun stem uitbrengen op leukstetickets.nl. De prijsuitreiking vindt plaats op 28 april 2022 in RTM Stage, de grote theaterzaal van Rotterdam Ahoy en wordt om 20.35 uur live uitgezonden door AVROTROS op NPO1. Het gala wordt gepresenteerd door Frits Sissing. Kaarten voor het gala zijn vanaf aanstaande maandag te koop via eventim.nl

by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 7, 2022
TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL, starring Nkeki Obi-Melekwe, is currently on Broadway at the Lunt-Fontanne Theater (205 W 46th Street).

by BroadwayWorld TV - Mar 3, 2022
Today marks the 9000th performance in London's West End of MAMMA MIA! To celebrate the occasion, an all new video has been released.
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by BroadwayWorld TV - Mar 3, 2022
Today marks the 9000th performance in London's West End of MAMMA MIA! To celebrate the occasion, an all new video has been released.

by Michael Major - Dec 9, 2021
Nkeki Obi-Melekwe and the cast of Tina: the Tina Turner Musical took to the stage on the Wendy Show this morning to perform 'Proud Mary'. Obi-Melekwe was later joined by guest-hosts Leah Remini and Michele Visage for an interview after the performance.

by Michael Major - Oct 22, 2021
Watch Nkeki Obi-Melekwe make her national television debut as Tina Turner with the cast of TINA: The Musical, performing a medley of 'Nutbush City Limits' and 'Proud Mary' this morning on Good Morning America.

by Stephi Wild - Oct 4, 2021
PBS NewsHour correspondent Karla Murthy recently sat down with the show's writer and members of the cast, including Tony-award winner Adrienne Warren, to talk about the show and Tina Turner's journey to become one of the most celebrated recording artists in history.

by BroadwayWorld TV - Aug 27, 2021
MAMMA MIA! is back on stage! The production began performances on 25 August 2021 at London's Novello Theatre. MAMMA MIA!, now in its 23rd year, is currently booking until 2 April 2022.

by Kaitlin Milligan - Nov 6, 2019
Ahead of Tina - The Tina Turner Musical's official opening on Broadway November 7, the cast of the musical stopped by Good Morning America to give audiences a sneak peak!

by BroadwayWorld TV - Oct 12, 2019
Tina - The Tina Turner Musical officially begins previews tonight on Broadway. Tina herself is giving the show a shoutout in an all new video.

by Stage Tube - Apr 12, 2019
It was just announced that Tina - The Tina Turner Musical is headed for Broadway's Lunt-Fontanne Theatre this fall!

by Alan Henry - Feb 25, 2019
Last month over 200,000 new tickets were released for sale for TINA - THE Tina TURNER MUSICAL, the show based on the life of legendary artist Tina Turner, with bookings now being taken at the Aldwych Theatre to Saturday 21 December 2019.

by Stage Tube - Feb 5, 2019
The first single from the upcoming TINA - THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL cast album is released today, to download and stream featuring Adrienne Warren performing the iconic song 'River Deep - Mountain High.' Warren, who has played the role in the hit West End production since its world premiere, is featured on an accompanying music video of the single also released today. Watch the music video below!