Jerry Mitchell
DEATH BECOMES HER, MAYBE HAPPY ENDING, BOOP! and More Set for PNC Broadway in Louisville 2026-2027 Season (Feb 19, 2026)
THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA Musical Sets German Premiere (Feb 12, 2026)
Ben Jacoby and Brent Thiessen Join Jessica Vosk and Kelli Barrett in BEACHES on Broadway (Feb 12, 2026)
BIO
Jerry Mitchell made his Broadway and West End debuts as director of Legally Blonde, for which he also served as Choreographer, and was nominated for both the Tony and Drama Desk Awards for his choreography and the Drama Desk Award for his direction. He also recently choreographed the Broadway production of Catch Me If You Can and West End production of Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber's Love Never Dies. Mitchell received Tony, Drama Desk and Outer Critics' Circle Awards for choreographing the 2005 Tony Award-winning Best Revival of La Cage aux Folles, having also been nominated for the Tony as choreographer of Legally Blonde and Dirty Rotten Scoundrels. Previously, Mitchell has received Olivier, Tony, Drama Desk, Outer Critics' Circle and Astaire Award nominations for choreographing Hairspray and Tony, Drama Desk and Astaire Award nominations for choreographing The Full Monty. On Broadway, he choreographed the hit revivals of Gypsy, starring Bernadette Peters, The Rocky Horror Show (Drama Desk nomination) and You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown, as well as Never Gonna Dance and Hedwig and the Angry Inch, both on stage and film. He conceived and co-produces Broadway Bares, a comedy burlesque performed annually for the charity, Broadway Cares. Most recently, he directed, choreographed and co-produced Peepshow, a Las Vegas extravaganza production show, and served as Production Supervisor for the Toronto and Broadway productions of Priscilla Queen of the Desert. Currently, he is supervising the writing of Broadway musicals based on the films Kinky Boots and Mad Hot Ballroom and the iconic television series, The Honeymooners, all of which he will direct and choreograph for Broadway.
STAGE CREDITS
Productions
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[ 1985 ] choreographer
[ 1992 ] choreographer
[ 1995 ] choreographer
[ 1997 ] choreographer
[ 1998 ] choreographer
[ 1998 ] choreographer
[ 1998 ] dance consultant
[ 1999 ] choreographer
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[ 2001 ] choreographer
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[ 2003 ] choreographer
Awards and Nominations
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Jerry Mitchell, BOOP! The Musical
Jerry Mitchell, BOOP! The Musical
Jerry Mitchell, Boop! The Musical
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Jerry Mitchell, Boop! the Musical
Jerry Mitchell, Boop! The Musical
Jerry Mitchell, BOOP! The Musical
Jerry Mitchell, Kinky Boots
Jerry MitchellKinky Boots
Jerry MitchellDirty Rotten Scoundrels
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Jerry Mitchell, Kinky Boots
Jerry Mitchell
Jerry Mitchell, Kinky Boots
Jerry Mitchell, Kinky Boots
Jerry Mitchell, Kinky Boots
Jerry Mitchell, Kinky Boots
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Jerry Mitchell, Legally Blonde
Jerry Mitchell, Legally Blonde
Jerry Mitchell, Hairspray
Jerry Mitchell, Legally Blonde
Jerry Mitchell, Legally Blonde
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Jerry Mitchell, La Cage Aux Folles
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Jerry Mitchell , La Cage aux Folles
Jerry Mitchell, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
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Jerry Mitchell, La Cage aux Folles
Jerry Mitchell, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
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Jerry Mitchell, La Cage aux Folles
Jerry Mitchell , Never Gonna Dance
Jerry Mitchell, Never Gonna Dance
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Jerry Mitchell, Never Gonna Dance
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Jerry Mitchell, Hairspray
Jerry Mitchell, Hairspray
Jerry Mitchell, Hairspray
Jerry Mitchell, The Full Monty
Jerry Mitchell, The Full Monty
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Jerry Mitchell, The Full Monty
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Jerry Mitchell, The Rocky Horror Show
Videos
Video: Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, & More in New Trailer for THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA 2
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-02-01 20:14:53
Video: KINKY BOOTS Tour Stars Perform Acoustic 'Not My Father's Son'
by Michael Major - 2026-01-09 10:00:20
Video: Jessica Vosk Departs HELL'S KITCHEN With An Explosive 'Pawn It All'
by A.A. Cristi - 2025-12-01 21:34:50
Video: Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway Return in THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA 2 Teaser Trailer
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-11-12 12:26:51
Video: The Cast of THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA Performs 'Dress Your Way Up' In New Music Video
by A.A. Cristi - 2025-09-23 23:29:05
Video: Watch THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA Cast Record the Title Song For Cast Album
by Michael Major - 2025-09-11 13:53:14
Video: Sarah Jessica Parker and Jonathan Groff Host New 42 Studios Celebration
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2025-09-09 15:37:10
Video: Watch an Early Test For BOOP!'s Color-Changing Act Two Opening
by Michael Major - 2025-07-03 10:49:52
Video: BOOP! Composer David Foster Spotlighted on CBS SUNDAY MORNING
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-05-27 11:31:18
Video: Follow Jasmine Amy Rogers’ Journey to BOOP! Debut in STAGEBOUND
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-05-14 13:06:03
Video: Laura Bell Bundy Brings LEGALLY BLONDE Shoes to the Museum of Broadway
by Michael Major - 2025-04-29 15:21:52
Video: Jasmine Amy Rogers Talks Overcoming Audition Nerves for BOOP! THE MUSICAL
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-04-21 11:39:44
Video: David Foster Discusses Transition from Record Producer to Broadway Composer
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-04-07 11:04:28
Video: Watch the Cast of BOOP! THE MUSICAL Perform 'My New York'
by Stephi Wild - 2025-04-04 10:19:36
Video: Watch Jasmine Amy Rogers Sing 'Something to Shout About' From BOOP!
by Michael Major - 2025-03-11 10:51:49
News
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 19, 2026
PNC Broadway in Louisville has announced its 2026-2027 Season which welcomes five Louisville premieres including the 2025 Tony Award-winning Best Musical MAYBE HAPPY ENDING.
by Joshua Wright - Feb 12, 2026
Stage Entertainment has announced that THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA – The Musical will celebrate its German premiere in December 2026 at Stage Theater Neue Flora in Hamburg.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 12, 2026
Ben Jacoby (Beautiful: The Carole King Musical) and Brent Thiessen (Thoroughly Modern Millie Canadian Premiere) will join stars Jessica Vosk and Kelli Barrett in the Broadway production of the new musical, Beaches.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 12, 2026
Broadway star Jessica Vosk will grace the stage at bergenPAC on March 14, bringing her acclaimed vocal performance to Englewood, New Jersey. Learn more here!
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 11, 2026
Theatre Under The Stars has unveiled a lineup of Broadway hits for its 2026/27 season. The upcoming season features everything from beloved classics to the acclaimed comedy, Oh, Mary!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 10, 2026
Las Vegas' Heart of the Arts, The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, has announced its latest lineup of Broadway productions – the 2026-2027 season of its popular and acclaimed Toyota Broadway Las Vegas Series.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 10, 2026
The Park Theatre in Jaffrey, New Hampshire, will screen the filmed West End production of Kinky Boots on February 22, 2026, as part of its ArtsCinema Stage2Screen Series.
by Gillian Blum - Feb 6, 2026
State Theatre New Jersey will present the national tour of the Tony and Grammy Award-winning musical Kinky Boots for four performances on Friday, February 27 at 8 p.m.; Saturday, February 28 at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.; and Sunday, March 1 at 1 p.m.
by David Friscic - Feb 4, 2026
“Get your freak/kink on” and show your tolerance for all---seems to be the message of the eternally popular musical plea for acceptance and inclusivity that constitutes the musical Kinky Boots.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 3, 2026
PNC Broadway in Kansas City has announced the 2026–27 season for Music Hall and the Kauffman Center. The 2026–27 PNC BROADWAY IN KANSAS CITY season will include the following national touring Broadway productions at Music Hall.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 3, 2026
Joel Harper-Jackson will play Frank Sinatra in Sinatra The Musical – the West End premiere of the new musical based on the life and career of the legendary artist and cultural icon.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 3, 2026
The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts has announced the Memorial Hermann Broadway at the Hobby Center 2026–2027 season, featuring six Houston premieres, first national tours, and the return of audience favorites.
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 2, 2026
Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tucci return in the official trailer for The Devil Wears Prada 2, opening in theaters on May 1, 2026. Check it out now.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 29, 2026
Tony Award-winners Danny Burstein and Ruthie Ann Miles will co-host Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation “Mr. Abbott” Award Gala celebrating Bartlett Sher.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 28, 2026
The Festival, a first-of-its-kind three-day outdoor celebration of Broadway’s greatest hits and brightest stars, will come to the Hudson River waterfront, featuring Audra McDonald, Kelli O’Hara and more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 27, 2026
Broadway Bares will return to kick off New York City Pride Week with two performances on Sunday, June 21, 2026, at NYC’s Hammerstein Ballroom.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 27, 2026
Broadway in Cincinnati's 26/27 season lineup will feature The Great Gatsby, The Outsiders and more.
by - Jan 27, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is January 27, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 26, 2026
Dirty Little Secret, a new musical based on a true story, will receive industry presentations in New York City, directed by three-time Tony Award winner Jerry Mitchell.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 21, 2026
The 2026/2027 Regions Bank Broadway in Atlanta season at the Fox Theatre will feature acclaimed shows HAMILTON, DEATH BECOMES HER, and BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB, among others. Learn more about the season here!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Jerry Mitchell has appeared on Broadway in 3 shows.
Jerry Mitchell has not appeared in the West End.
Outstanding Choreography (Drama Desk Awards) for BOOP! The Musical, Outstanding Direction of a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for BOOP! The Musical, OUTSTANDING DIRECTION OF A MUSICAL (Drama League Awards) for Boop! The Musical, Outstanding Choreography (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Boop! the Musical, Outstanding Direction of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Boop! The Musical, Best Choreography (Tony Awards) for BOOP! The Musical, Outstanding Choreographer (The Lortels) for Kinky Boots, Best Theatre Choreographer (Olivier Awards) for Kinky Boots, Best Theatre Choreographer (Olivier Awards) for Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Best Choreography (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Kinky Boots, Founders Award for Excellence in Directing (Drama League Awards), Outstanding Choreographer (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Kinky Boots, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Kinky Boots, Best Choreography (Tony Awards) for Kinky Boots, Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Kinky Boots, Best New Musical (Olivier Awards) for Legally Blonde, Best Theatre Choreographer (Olivier Awards) for Legally Blonde, Best Theatre Choreographer (Olivier Awards) for Hairspray , Outstanding Choreography (Drama Desk Awards) for Legally Blonde, Outstanding Director of a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Legally Blonde, Best Choreography (BroadwayWorld Awards) for La Cage Aux Folles, Outstanding Choreography (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for La Cage aux Folles, Outstanding Choreography (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Best Choreography (Tony Awards) for La Cage aux Folles, Best Choreography (Tony Awards) for Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Outstanding Choreography (Drama Desk Awards) for La Cage aux Folles, Outstanding Choreography (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Never Gonna Dance , Best Choreography (Tony Awards) for Never Gonna Dance, Outstanding Choreography (Drama Desk Awards) for Never Gonna Dance, Outstanding Choreography (Drama Desk Awards) for Hairspray, Outstanding Choreography (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Hairspray , Best Choreography (Tony Awards) for Hairspray, Outstanding Choreography (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Full Monty , Best Choreography (Tony Awards) for The Full Monty, Outstanding Choreography (Drama Desk Awards) for The Full Monty and Outstanding Choreography (Drama Desk Awards) for The Rocky Horror Show.
Jerry Mitchell has received numerous awards for his work in choreography and musical theater. He won Outstanding Choreography at the Drama Desk Awards for BOOP! The Musical, Never Gonna Dance, Hairspray, The Full Monty, and The Rocky Horror Show. He also earned Outstanding Choreography from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for BOOP! The Musical and La Cage aux Folles. Additionally, Mitchell won Best Choreography at the BroadwayWorld Awards for Kinky Boots and La Cage Aux Folles. The musical Legally Blonde, which he worked on, won Best New Musical at the Olivier Awards. His choreography for La Cage aux Folles earned him the Best Choreography Tony Award, as well as Outstanding Choreography honors from both the Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Awards.
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