Jerry Mitchell
Review: PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL at Crown Theatre (Apr 23, 2026)
BROADWAY BARES: LICENSE TO STRIP Set for June at Hammerstein Ballroom (Apr 22, 2026)
Video: Helen J. Shen is Anne Hathaway's New Assistant in THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA 2 Clip (Apr 16, 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
Movies
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[ 1998 ] dance consultant
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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: Listen to Lady Gaga and Doechii's 'Runway' in THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA 2 Final Trailer
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-04-06 13:27:41
Video: Meryl Streep Shares THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA 2 Clip, Expresses Excitement for MAMMA MIA 3 on THE LATE SHOW
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-04-02 11:05:48
Video: THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA 2 Drops New Teaser; Tickets Now on Sale
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-03-12 10:43:47
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
News
by David Bravos - Apr 23, 2026
There is something inherently comforting about a Movie-to-Musical adaptation that knows exactly what it is. PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL, currently playing at Crown Theatre, doesn't attempt to reinvent the wheel or modernize the 1990 classic into something unrecognizable. Instead, it leans into the neon-drenched nostalgia of the era, delivering a production that is as slick, polished, and bright as a Hollywood storefront.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 22, 2026
Broadway Bares will return with a seductive spy twist at Broadway Bares: License to Strip, an espionage-inspired edition of Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS’ annual event.
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 16, 2026
Helen J. Shen is up to the challenge in a brand new clip from The Devil Wears Prada 2, playing intern-turned-assistant Jin. Watch the clip now, featuring the Maybe Happy Ending star.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 15, 2026
The Festival, the three-day outdoor event taking place at Kingston’s historic Hutton Brickyards, celebrated a cocktail party at the CIVILIAN Hotel with special performances by Tony Award winner Alex Newell, Jenn Colella, and more! See photos here.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 14, 2026
BroadwayWorld has your first look at the A-list lineup set to appear at The Broadway Festival this summer. Check out videos from today's preview featuring Tony Award-winnerAlex Newell, Talia Suskauer, and Tony-nominee Jenn Colella performing selections from stage and popular music.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 14, 2026
Taye Diggs, Aiko Nakasone, and Mitch Wood will join the star-studded line-up for The Festival, the three-day outdoor event taking place at Kingston’s historic Hutton Brickyards.
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 13, 2026
Fans of high fashion will be able to tune in to the world premiere of The Devil Wears Prada 2 next week when it livestreams on Disney+ and Hulu. The star-studded event will take place on Monday, April 20, at Lincoln Center in New York City, with the livestream beginning at 5:30 p.m. ET.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 10, 2026
The Smith Center announced its 2026-2027 Toyota Broadway Las Vegas Series, featuring seven productions including BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, and MAYBE HAPPY ENDING. Subscriptions go on sale April 13.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 8, 2026
Single Tickets for KINKY BOOTS National Tour in Chicago will go on sale on Friday, April 10. KINKY BOOTS will play Broadway In Chicago’s James M. Nederlander Theatre for a limited two-week engagement, June 9 – 21.
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 6, 2026
Check out the final trailer for The Devil Wears Prada 2, which features a new look at Helen J Shen in the movie and our first listen to 'Runway,' a new song from Lady Gaga and Doechii.
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 2, 2026
The iconic Meryl Streep visited The Late Show on Wednesday to discuss the highly anticipated film The Devil Wears Prada 2, bringing along a new clip from the film. She also expressed interest in returning to the Mamma Mia! franchise. Watch her appearance now.
by - Apr 2, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is April 2, 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 - Apr 1, 2026
A seven-show 2026-2027 M&T Bank Broadway Season will take place in Rochester, including four local premieres including Boop! The Musical, Hell's Kitchen, and more.
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Apr 1, 2026
Inspired by a true story and based on the Miramax motion picture written by Geoff Deane and Tim Firth, Kinky Boots features a warm and witty book by four-time Tony Award-winner Harvey Fierstein and a richly diverse musical score from Grammy Award-winning rock icon Cyndi Lauper, in her stunning theatrical debut. The production is directed and choreographed by Tony Award-winner Jerry Mitchell , with music supervision, arrangements and orchestrations by Stephen Oremus. Starring Strictly Come Dancing's Johannes Radebe as Lola and X-Factor star Matt Cardle as Charlie, this revival is directed by Leicester Curve's artistic director Nicolai Foster, What did the critics think?
by Stephi Wild - Mar 31, 2026
KRAVIS On Broadway will present a new season highlighting a range of performances that embody glitz, glamour, and grit. The lineup aims to attract diverse audiences to the venue.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 31, 2026
The Bushnell has announced its 2026-2027 Broadway Series, showcasing a lineup of new Broadway hits alongside award-winning musicals. The series aims to attract theatergoers with a diverse selection of performances.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 30, 2026
Center Theatre Group has revealed twelve productions for the 2026/27 Season. The eight-show One CTG subscription package includes plays and musicals at the Mark Taper Forum and Ahmanson Theatre, including The Turning world premiere and more.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 27, 2026
Performances are now underway for Beaches, A New Musical, the new musical about the friends who carry us through life. Learn more and meet the cast of Beaches here!
by Joshua Wright - Mar 26, 2026
Get a first look at the new non-equity North American Tour of Kinky Boots. Leading the tour is Omari Collins as Lola, Noah Silverman as Charlie Price, Sophia Gunter as Lauren, Jason Daniel Chacon as Don, Emma Dean as Nicola, and John Anker Bow as George
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 26, 2026
The Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation welcomed theater artists and industry leaders to Gotham Hall this past Monday for its annual Gala, where Tony Award-winning director Bartlett Sher was honored with the Mr. Abbott Award. See photos of the event.
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 won several prestigious awards for his choreography, including: - Outstanding Choreography (Drama Desk Awards) for BOOP! The Musical - Outstanding Choreography (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Boop! The Musical - Best Choreography (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Kinky Boots - Best New Musical (Olivier Awards) for Legally Blonde - Best Choreography (BroadwayWorld Awards) for La Cage Aux Folles - Outstanding Choreography (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for La Cage aux Folles - Best Choreography (Tony Awards) for La Cage aux Folles - Outstanding Choreography (Drama Desk Awards) for La Cage aux Folles - Outstanding Choreography (Drama Desk Awards) for Never Gonna Dance - Outstanding Choreography (Drama Desk Awards) for Hairspray - Outstanding Choreography (Drama Desk Awards) for The Full Monty - Outstanding Choreography (Drama Desk Awards) for The Rocky Horror Show
Videos