Jerry Mitchell

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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.

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Jerry Mitchell STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1991
Ensemble/Other Roles

Drugstore Cowboy

Indian of The Dawn

Will Rogers Wrangler

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1983
Cop

Ensemble

Joe McCall

Louie (Understudy)

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1980
Dancer

[New York]
Workshop, 1983
Performer

Jerry Mitchell Productions

 
[West End, 2024]
Choreographer
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 2022]
Director, Choreographer
 
[US Tour, 2021]
Choreographer
 
[West End, 2021]
Choreographer
Director
 
[West End, 2021]
Choreographer
 
[US Tour, 2020]
Director/Choreographer
 
[West End, 2019]
Director
 
[Milburn, NJ (Regional), 2019]
Director & Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 2018]
Director
Choreographer
 
[Milburn, NJ (Regional), 2018]
Director/Choreographer
 
[Chicago, 2018]
Director
Choreographer
 
[US Tour, 2017]
Director
 
[Motion Picture, 2016]
Choreographer
 
[Chicago, 2015]
Director and Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 2015]
Director
 
[West End, 2015]
Director, Choreographer
 
[US Tour, 2014]
Director and Choreographer
 
[West End, 2014]
Director and Choreographer
 
[US Tour, 2012]
Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 2013]
Director
Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 2011]
Choreographer
 
[West End, 2010]
Choreographer
 
[West End, 2010]
Choreographer
Director
 
[West End, 2007]
Choreographer
 
[New York, 2007]
Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 2007]
Director
Choreographer
 
[US Tour, 2006]
Choreographer
 
[Las Vegas, 2006]
Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 2005]
Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 2004]
Choreographer
 
[San Diego, CA (Regional), 2004]
Choreographer
 
[Toronto, 2004]
Choreographer
 
[New York, 2004]
Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 2003]
Choreographer
 
[New York, 2003]
Choreographer
 
[US Tour, 2003]
Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 2003]
Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 2002]
Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 2002]
Choreographer
 
[West End, 2002]
Choreographer
 
[US Tour, 2001]
Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 2000]
Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 2000]
Choreographer
 
[San Diego, CA (Regional), 2000]
Choreographer
 
[Off-Broadway, 1999]
Choreographer
Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 1999]
Choreographer
 
[Off-Broadway, 1998]
Choreographer
 
[Milburn, NJ (Regional), 1998]
Choreographer
 
[Off-Broadway, 1998]
Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 1994]
Associate Choreographer
 
[Off-Broadway, 1993]
Choreographer
 
[Off-Broadway, 1993]
Choreographer
 
[Off-Broadway, 1992]
Choreographer
 
[Off-Broadway, 1992]
Fight Director/Coordinator
 
[Off-Broadway, 1992]
Choreographer
 
[Off-Broadway, 1992]
Fight Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 1991]
Fight Director
 
[Broadway, 1989]
Assistant to the Choreographer
 
[Off-Broadway, 1987]
Choreographer
 
[New York, 2006]
Choreographer

Jerry Mitchell Movies

[1985]Walls of Glass choreographer

[1992]Scent of a Woman choreographer

[1995]Jeffrey choreographer

[1997]In & Out choreographer

[1998]It All Came True choreographer

[1998]One True Thing choreographer

[1998]Meet Joe Black dance consultant

[1999]Liberty Heights choreographer

[1999]Drop Dead Gorgeous choreographer

[1999]Simply Irresistible choreographer

[2001]Hedwig and the Angry Inch choreographer

[2003]Camp choreographer

[2003]Marci X choreographer

Jerry Mitchell Awards and Nominations

Olivier Awards - 2015 - Best Theatre Choreographer

Jerry MitchellDirty Rotten Scoundrels

Tony Awards - 2013 - Best Choreography

Jerry Mitchell, Kinky Boots

Olivier Awards - 2011 - Best New Musical

Jerry Mitchell, Legally Blonde

BroadwayWorld Awards - 2005 - Best Choreography

Jerry Mitchell, La Cage Aux Folles

Tony Awards - 2005 - Best Choreography

Jerry Mitchell, La Cage aux Folles

Tony Awards - 2005 - Best Choreography

Jerry Mitchell, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels

Drama Desk Awards - 2004 - Outstanding Choreography

Jerry Mitchell, La Cage aux Folles

Tony Awards - 2004 - Best Choreography

Jerry Mitchell, Never Gonna Dance

Drama Desk Awards - 2003 - Outstanding Choreography

Jerry Mitchell, Never Gonna Dance

Tony Awards - 2003 - Best Choreography

Jerry Mitchell, Hairspray

Tony Awards - 2001 - Best Choreography

Jerry Mitchell, The Full Monty

Drama Desk Awards - 2000 - Outstanding Choreography

Jerry Mitchell, The Rocky Horror Show

Jerry Mitchell Videos

Jerry Mitchell News


Review: KINKY BOOTS at Chapel Off Chapel

Kinky Boots has returned to Melbourne in a blissfully boutique production, produced by James Terry Collective. With a story that centres around the importance of accepting others for who they truly are, Kinky Boots seems relevant now more than ever before.

Video: Jerry Mitchell Discusses Developing BOOP! THE BETTY BOOP MUSICAL on ABC7 Chicago

Watch Jerry Mitchell discuss developing BOOP: The Betty Boop Musical in Chicago on ABC 7!

LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL Comes to Portsmouth in Summer 2024

Prescott Park Arts Festival will return to its picturesque waterfront setting in downtown Portsmouth this summer with LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL as its signature musical theatre production.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld November 28th, 2023

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is November 28, 2023 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Video: The Cast of BOOP! THE BETTY BOOP MUSICAL Takes Their First Bows

BOOP! The Betty Boop Musical officially began previews in Chicago last night, November 19.  The musical plays at Broadway In Chicago’s CIBC Theatre (18 W. Monroe St.) through December 24. Check out the video of the first curtain call here!

PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL Comes to Jackson in May

PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL comes to Jackson in 2024. The performance is set for May 4, 2024.

Review: Broadway Across Canada's Presentation of HAIRSPRAY at the National Arts Centre

The audience at the opening night performance of Broadway Across Canada’s presentation of Hairspray was buzzing with excitement.  There seemed to be more people than usual for a Tuesday night performance, maybe because Hairspray has widespread appeal or maybe just because it is the first show of the new season. Hairspray tells the story of Tracy Turnblad (Caroline Eiseman) a big girl, with big dreams, and an even bigger heart. 

Photos: Get a First Look at New Images of HAIRSPRAY on Tour

Check out new photos of Hairspray on tour, and see if the show is coming to a city near you!

MAMMA MIA!, PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL & THE CHER SHOW Are Coming To The Fisher Theatre

Broadway In Detroit announces that PRETTY WOMAN: The Musical, THE CHER SHOW and MAMMA MIA! are coming to the Fisher Theatre in 2024. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Photos: Inside the 2023 Manhattan Theatre Club Fall Benefit With Christine Baranski, Nathan Lane, Sarah Jessica Parker, and More!

Manhattan Theatre Club hosted its 2023 Fall Benefit on Monday, November 13. The evening began at MTC’s Samuel J. Friedman Theatre (261 West 47th Street) with an advance screening of the new film ALL ARTS Docs: Manhattan Theatre Club, a Home for Artists ahead of its November 21 premiere on ALL ARTS.

The Hidden History of BOOP! THE MUSICAL Animation Icon, Betty Boop!

Betty Boop is currently making her musical theatre debut in BOOP! The Musical, a colorful new tuner from director and choreographer, Jerry Mitchell. Go inside the hidden history of this animation icon! 

Tickets on Sale This Week for PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL at Popejoy Hall

Single tickets for the upcoming Popejoy Hall engagement of PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL in Albuquerque will go on sale Friday, November 17, 2023 at 10:00 am.

Video: Jasmine Amy Rogers Performs 'Where I Wanna Be' From BOOP! THE BETTY BOOP MUSICAL

In advance of preview performances of BOOP! THE BETTY BOOP MUSICAL starting this weekend at the CIBC Theatre in Chicago, an all new video has been released of Jasmine Amy Rogers performing 'Where I Wanna Be' in the studio! Check out the video here!

Larry Sousa Directs and Choreographs RENT at Boston College This Week

Acclaimed interdisciplinary theater artist Larry Sousa—whose extensive career as a director, choreographer, designer, educator, and performer has spanned Broadway, regional theater, television, film, and higher education for more than 30 years—has joined Boston College's Theatre Department this academic year as the Monan Professor in Theatre Arts.

Interview: Skyler Shields of HAIRSPRAY at National Arts Centre

I recently had the opportunity to speak with Skyler Shields, who plays Link Larkin in Broadway Across Canada’s upcoming presentation of Hairspray in Ottawa. Shields shared some thoughts on the tour, the musical’s overarching themes, and how the script has evolved over time.

Feature: Performance Santa Fe Announces Contest to Sing a Holiday Song with Broadway Star Jessica Vosk

Performance Santa Fe, a leading producer of world renowned theatre, music and dance, is thrilled to announce an extraordinary contest that gives aspiring singers the chance of a lifetime to perform a holiday song alongside Broadway sensation Jessica Vosk.

Video: BOOP! The Musical's David Foster, Jerry Mitchell, Jasmine Amy Rogers & More Meet the Press

Broadway In Chicago's BOOP! The Betty Boop Musical met the press this week at Broadway In Chicago’s CIBC Theatre. BroadwayWorld sat down with the cast and creative team to talk about bringing the beloved character to the stage.

ALL ARTS DOCS: MANHATTAN THEATRE CLUB, A HOME FOR ARTISTS Lifts The Curtain On History And Influence Of Iconic Theater

Celeb Studded ‘ALL ARTS Docs: Manhattan Theatre Club, a Home for Artists’ explores the history and influence of the iconic theater. Featuring interviews with Sarah Jessica Parker, Christine Baranski, and more. Premieres on November 21 at 9pm ET on ALL ARTS.

Video: First Look! Jerry Mitchell-Directed BOOP! THE MUSICAL Meets The Press!

First look! Broadway In Chicago's BOOP! The Betty Boop Musical met the press this week at Broadway In Chicago’s CIBC Theatre. Get your first look at the world premiere cast performing, 'Where I Wanna Be' led by Jasmine Amy Rogers, in a production from Tony Award-winner Jerry Mitchell.  See the video!

Video: Go Behind the Scenes at Manhattan Theatre Club in New ALL ARTS Film This Month

Debuting on ALL ARTS on Tuesday, November 21 at 9 p.m., the hour-long “ALL ARTS Docs: Manhattan Theatre Club, a Home for Artists” traces the nonprofit Manhattan Theatre Club‘s storied 50-year history under the leadership of its artistic director Lynne Meadow and executive producer Barry Grove, Check out a sneak peek in this video!

Jerry Mitchell FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Jerry Mitchell has appeared on Broadway in 3 shows.

Jerry Mitchell has not appeared in the West End

Jerry Mitchell has been nominated for several awards throughout his career. Some of the notable nominations include Outstanding Choreographer (The Lortels) and Best Theatre Choreographer (Olivier Awards) for "Kinky Boots," Best Theatre Choreographer (Olivier Awards) for "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels," and Best Choreography (BroadwayWorld Awards) for "Kinky Boots." He has also been recognized with nominations for Outstanding Director of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) and Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for "Kinky Boots." Other nominations include Best New Musical (Olivier Awards) and Best Theatre Choreographer (Olivier Awards) for "Legally Blonde," Best Theatre Choreographer (Olivier Awards) for "Hairspray," and Best Choreography (BroadwayWorld Awards) for "La Cage Aux Folles." Jerry Mitchell has received nominations for his choreography in various productions, including "Never Gonna Dance," "Hairspray," "The Full Monty," "The Rocky Horror Show," and more.

Jerry Mitchell has won several awards for his choreography in various Broadway shows. Some of his notable wins include the Best Choreography award at the BroadwayWorld Awards for "Kinky Boots," the Best New Musical award at the Olivier Awards for "Legally Blonde," and the Best Choreography award at the Tony Awards for "La Cage aux Folles." He has also received recognition for his choreography in shows like "Never Gonna Dance," "Hairspray," "The Full Monty," and "The Rocky Horror Show," earning Outstanding Choreography nominations at the Drama Desk Awards for these productions.

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