Jillian Petrie
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Already an accomplished choreographer at the age of twenty-three, Jillian Petrie has choreographed over twenty full length musicals and countless dance productions professionally. In the past year she has broadened her impressive body of work, showing her versatility as an artist with her recent ...
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Already an accomplished choreographer at the age of twenty-three, Jillian Petrie has choreographed over twenty full length musicals and countless dance productions professionally. In the past year she has broadened her impressive body of work, showing her versatility as an artist with her recent completion of the musical SEUSSICAL.In Tony winners Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens's SEUSSICAL, Jillian was co-director and choreographer for The Growing Stage Theatre's Spring 2012 production. The musical opened to critical acclaim, and theater critic Peter Filichia called it "Better than Broadway."
Jillian Petrie Dance Group currently performs throughout New York City. Premiering in Alvin Ailey Studios, they have since performed at Queen's Museum, The Stonewall Inn, Joyce SoHo Studios, and more. Jillian has also been on the panel for the WOMAN IN DANCE productions put on at the Ailey Citigroup Theater for the past three years since her choreography was showcased there in Legros Cultural Arts' 2010 Ten Emerging Female Choreographers performance.
She is currently choreographing the New Jersey premiere musical; DIARY OF A WORM, A SPIDER, & A FLY. Book, Music, & Lyrics by Joan Cushing, this is an exclusive adaptation of Doreen Cronin's three books which were beautifully illustrated by the artist Harry Bliss.
Ms. Petrie has most recently trained under an elite group of artists. Training highlights include the Laban Conservatoire in London, famed choreographer Mark Morris the artistic director of Mark Morris Dance Group, Martha Graham Dance Company soloist David Zurak, and Iceland Dance Company director Gianluca Vincentini.
In addition to her dance career, Jillian is a working actress and singer.
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Jillian Petrie News
MATILDA THE MUSICAL Comes to Emmaus Next Monthby Stephi Wild - Mar 8, 2023
Star of the Day’s 2023 Season Opener is all about kids becoming superheroes. Based on the popular children’s book, Matilda by Roald Dahl, is zany fun.
MATILDA THE MUSICAL Sparks A Revolution On The Star Of The Day Stageby A.A. Cristi - Mar 7, 2023
Star of the Day's 2023 Season Opener is all about kids becoming superheroes. Based on the popular children's book, Matilda by Roald Dahl, is zany fun. The musical, which garnered a Tony Award, is heartwarming and sometimes heartbreaking but always inspiring. A little girl leads this roller-coaster of a musical with the power of her imagination and determination to find justice for those who are treated unfairly and oftentimes silenced. Matilda learns her 'little' voice can make a 'big' difference-a relevant topic in 2023.
Interview: Tyler Miranda of THE LIGHTENING THIEF at The Growing Stageby Marina Kennedy - Mar 1, 2023
Broadwayworld had the pleasure of interviewing Tyler Miranda who plays Percy Jackson in 'The Lightening Thief' at The Growing Stage.
THE LIGHTNING THIEF: The Percy Jackson Musical Comes to The Growing Stageby Stephi Wild - Feb 23, 2023
The Growing Stage, The Children's Theatre of New Jersey, located in the Historic Palace Theatre in Netcong presents THE LIGHTNING THIEF: The Percy Jackson Musical from March 10-26 with performances Saturdays at 4:00PM, Sundays at 2:00PM and a special Opening Night Performance, Friday, March 10th at 7:30PM.
12 Days Left To Vote For The 2022 BroadwayWorld New Jersey Awards; Paper Mill Playhouse Leads Favorite Local Theatre!by BWW - Dec 19, 2022
The latest standings as of Monday, December 19th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld New Jersey Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.
Latest Stats Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld New Jersey Awards; at Jersey City Theater Center Leads Best Ensemble Performance!by BWW - Dec 12, 2022
The latest standings as of Monday, December 12th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld New Jersey Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.
Latest Standings Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld New Jersey Awards; Paper Mill Playhouse Leads Favorite Local Theatre!by BWW - Dec 5, 2022
The latest standings as of Monday, December 5th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld New Jersey Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.
Interview: Dan F. Sims in R.L. Stine's GOOSEBUMPS The Musical at The Growing Stageby Marina Kennedy - Oct 6, 2022
Broadwayworld interviewed Dan F. Sims who plays the role of Zeke Matthews in the upcoming show, R.L Stine's 'Goosebumps The Musical' at The Growing Stage in Netcong.
R.L Stine's GOOSEBUMPS Comes to The Growing Stageby Stephi Wild - Sep 27, 2022
The Growing Stage, The Children's Theatre of New Jersey, located in the Historic Palace Theatre in Netcong opens its 41st season with R.L. Stine's GOOSEBUMPS: Phantom of the Auditorium. Running October 14th through the 30th with performances Saturdays at 4:00PM, Sundays at 2:00 PM and a special opening performance on Friday, October 14th at 7:30PM.
Centenary Stage Company's Production Of THE MARVELOUS WONDERETTES Headed Into Final Weekendby A.A. Cristi - Aug 3, 2022
Centenary Stage Company and the NEXTStage Repertory's production of The Marvelous Wonderettes is headed into its final weekend of performances. The final performances will run August 4-7 in the Sitnik Theatre of the Lackland Performing Arts Center on the Centenary University campus at 715 Grand Avenue, Hackettstown, NJ.
Jillian Petrie Videos
by Stage Tube - Nov 30, 2015
The Growing Stage, The Children's Theatre of New Jersey, located in the Historic Palace Theatre on Route 183 in Netcong, New Jersey is proud to present the holiday classic A CHRISTMAS CAROL THE MUSICAL now through December 20th. Click below to watch highlights from the show!
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 17, 2015
The Growing Stage, The Children's Theatre of New Jersey, located in the Historic Palace Theatre on Route 183 in Netcong, New Jersey will present the world premiere production of AND THEN CAME TANGO from March 6th through the 29th with performances Friday evenings at 7:30 PM, Saturday and Sunday matinees at 4:00 PM. AND THEN CAME TANGO, written by Emily Freeman, is the winner of our 2014 New Play- Reading Festival. This production is under the direction of Stephen L. Fredericks, The Growing Stage's Executive Director with choreography by Jillian Petrie and original music by Paul Marbach.
by Stage Tube - Apr 24, 2014
The Growing Stage - The Children's Theatre of New Jersey, located in the Historic Palace Theatre on Route 183 in Netcong, New Jersey is proud to present the final main stage show of their 32nd season, KNUFFLE BUNNY: A CAUTIONARY MUSICAL, running now through May 18th, with performances Friday evenings at 7:30 PM, Saturday and Sunday matinees at 4:00 PM. Click below to meet the cast and learn how to pronounce the word 'Knuffle'!
by Stage Tube - Apr 23, 2012
The Growing Stage, the Children's Theatre of New Jersey, located in the Historic Palace Theater on Route 183 in Netcong, New Jersey is set to present the New Jersey Premiere of DIARY OF A WORM, A SPIDER AND A FLY from April 27th to May 20th with performances Saturday and Sunday matinees at 4:00PM and a special opening night performance on Friday, April 27th at 7:30PM.
by Stage Tube - Mar 15, 2012
The Growing Stage, The Children's Theatre of New Jersey, located in the Historic Palace Theatre on Route 183 in Netcong, New Jersey is proud to present SEUSSICAL through April 1st with performances Friday evenings at 7:30 PM, Saturday and Sunday matinees at 4:00 PM.
