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Birth Place: Buenos Aires. Argentina

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Gustavo Zajac Gustavo Zajac is an international Director and Choreographer. On Broadway, he worked as Associate Choreographer for "Fiddler on the roof" starring Alfred Molina, for "Nine" (Best Revival Tony Award) starring Antonio Banderas and Chita Rivera, and for "Wise Guys" starring Nathan ... (read complete bio)

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[Broadway, 2003]
Assistant Choreographer

Gustavo Zajac Biography

Gustavo Zajac

Gustavo Zajac is an international Director and Choreographer.

On Broadway, he worked as Associate Choreographer for "Fiddler on the roof" starring Alfred Molina, for "Nine" (Best Revival Tony Award) starring Antonio Banderas and Chita Rivera, and for "Wise Guys" starring Nathan Lane.

He choreographed "Evita" at the Repertory Theater in St Louis, MO. (Best Choreography. St Louis Theater Circle Award)

In Argentina, he directed "Fiddler on the Roof", "An Act of God", "Victor Victoria" (Critics Award Best Director in a Musical), "Man of La Mancha", and associate directed "Little Shop of Horrors". He choreographed "Applause" (Critics Awards Best Musical) and "Nativo" (Best Choreographer Buenos Aires City Theater Awards). He directed and choreographed some of the most acclaimed tango shows in Buenos Aires at Madero Tango, starred by some or Argentina´s most recognized tango singers and dancers.

In Japan, he was guest choreographer for the 100th anniversary of the Takarazuka Revue
Company. He conceived, directed, and choreographed the musical “Argentango”. He
also choreographed "Nine" in Tokyo and Osaka and staged Lorca's "Yerma" and "Blood
Weddings" in Yokohama.

In Korea, he directed and choreographed the musicals "Bernarda Alba" (Best Musical Korean Theater Awards), "Barnum", "Cyrano", "Fiddler on the Roof", "Lovers in Paris", and "Sweet Come to Me Stealthily".

In Mexico, he directed and choreographed "Timbiriche the Musical".

He teaches Jazz Dance and Musical Theater extensively throughout Argentina, Uruguay,
Brazil, Paraguay, Ecuador, Spain, and the US. He is a guest professor of Theater Dance atPoint Park University International Summer Dance Program in Pittsburgh, PA, and at
Steps on Broadway, in New York City.

He was Artistic Director and Choreographer of the Argentinian version of the
internationally known TV hit "Your Face Sounds Familiar".

He received a Fulbright Scholarship to study Musical Theater and Dance in New York
City and was granted the Honorary Recognition Award in Dance and Choreography by
the Argentinian Dance Council.

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Review: EVITA Wins Hearts & Raises the Bar at SKYLIGHT MUSIC THEATRE Photo Review: EVITA Wins Hearts & Raises the Bar at SKYLIGHT MUSIC THEATRE
by Kelsey Lawler - Feb 6, 2023

The good news: Evita at Skylight Music Theatre is a stunner that's not to be missed. The bad news: Milwaukee-area theater fans only have until February 19th to catch it on stage.

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by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 3, 2023

Skylight Music Theatre has announced the cast and creative team for Evita, running February 3-19, 2023 at Skylight’s Cabot Theatre in the Broadway Theatre Center.

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by Theresa Bertram - Dec 5, 2022

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by Stephi Wild - Nov 16, 2022

The Arkansas Repertory Theatre has announced that tickets are on sale for its New Year's Eve Extravaganza, a fun and exciting evening at The Rep featuring a special performance of Guys & Dolls and wonderful after-party to ring in the New Year. 

Arkansas Repertory Theatre Announces Tickets On Sale For GUYS & DOLLS Photo Arkansas Repertory Theatre Announces Tickets On Sale For GUYS & DOLLS
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 28, 2022

The Arkansas Repertory Theatre has announced that tickets are on sale for Guys & Dolls, running November 30-December 31, 2022.

Mastervoices Presents CARMEN Original Version In Sheldon Harnick's English Translatio Photo Mastervoices Presents CARMEN Original Version In Sheldon Harnick's English Translation Next Month at Lincoln Center
by Stephi Wild - Sep 20, 2022

MasterVoices begins its 2022-23 season on October 25 at the Rose Theater at Jazz at Lincoln Center with Ted Sperling leading a staged performance of Bizet’s Carmen in its original Opéra Comique version, with dialogue rather than recitative, sung in an English translation by legendary Broadway lyricist Sheldon Harnick.

MasterVoices Announces 2022-23 Season Featuring CARMEN, a Daniel Rein World Premiere  Photo MasterVoices Announces 2022-23 Season Featuring CARMEN, a Daniel Rein World Premiere & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 20, 2022

MasterVoices has announced details of the chorus’ 81st season, celebrating the power of the human voice to unite, inspire and connect since 1941. The 2022-23 season opens on October 25 at the Rose Theater at Jazz at Lincoln Center with Mr. Sperling leading a concert staging of Bizet’s Carmen in its original Opéra Comique version.

Mastervoices Presents CARMEN With Harnick's English Translation Photo Mastervoices Presents CARMEN With Harnick's English Translation
by Stephi Wild - Feb 28, 2020

MasterVoices continues its 2019-20 season on Thursday April 2, at the Rose Theater at Jazz at Lincoln Center. Artistic Director Ted Sperling will lead a concert staging of Bizet's Carmen in its original Opéra Comique version, with dialogue rather than recitative, sung in English translation by award-winning Broadway lyricist Sheldon Harnick. His translation of Carmen was commissioned and premiered by the Houston Grand Opera in 1981 and served as the English text for Peter Brook's ingenious 90-minute La tragédie de Carmen which was performed at the Vivian Beaumont Theater in New York in 1984. The MasterVoices performance will mark the New York premiere of the full translation.

MasterVoices Announces 2019-20 Season Photo MasterVoices Announces 2019-20 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 19, 2019

Ted Sperling, Artistic Director of MasterVoices, announced details of the acclaimed ensemble's 78th season, celebrating the joy of choral singing and the power of the human voice to unite, inspire and connect since 1941. Highlights include three major musical presentations at top venues, including a New York premiere, and the World Premiere of a new work, commissioned by the Company. Throughout the season there will be collaborations with leading singers, artists, ensembles and organizations, some who are familiar with and others who are new to the Company.

The Rep Announces Lineup For Its 2019 Ignite! Festival Of New Plays Photo The Rep Announces Lineup For Its 2019 Ignite! Festival Of New Plays
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 14, 2019

A group of nationally renowned playwrights will present public readings of their newest scripts at The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis' Ignite! Festival of New Plays, running March 27 - April 4, 2019 in The Rep's Emerson Studio Theatre.