Stephen Mear
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Stephen Mear is an English dancer, choreographer and director best known for his award-winning work in musical theatre.
In the 1990s, Mear taught dance at the London Studio Centre. In 2005 he and co-choreographer Sir Matthew Bourne won the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Choreography, for their ...
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Stephen Mear Biography
Stephen Mear is an English dancer, choreographer and director best known for his award-winning work in musical theatre.In the 1990s, Mear taught dance at the London Studio Centre. In 2005 he and co-choreographer Sir Matthew Bourne won the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Choreography, for their work on the new West End musical Mary Poppins, which they subsequently won once more for the revival of the same production in London at the 2020 Olivier Awards. This production later transferred to Broadway in 2006, being nominated for the Tony Award for Best Choreography in 2007. Mear choreographed the Broadway musical of Disney's The Little Mermaid (2007–08). Mear also Choreographed Sunset Boulevard in the West End (2016) and on Broadway (2017), starring Glenn Close. In recognition of his achievements, in 2006 and 2015 Mear was the recipient of a Carl Alan Award, an award voted for by leading dance organisations in the United Kingdom. In 2010, Stephen Mear won a Laurence Olivier Award for best Theatre Choreographer for his work on Hello Dolly at the Open Air Theatre, Regent's Park, he was also a choreographer for So You Think You Can Dance (UK), in the category broadway.
Olivier Award Nominations include; Gypsy (2016), Kiss Me Kate (2013), Crazy for You (2012), Sweet Charity (2011), Sinatra (2007), Singin' in the Rain (2001) and Soul Train (2000).
TV credits include; The Tracey Ullman Show - (Library number - BBC1 2016), Gypsy - Live at the Savoy (BBC4 2015), The Vote - Donmar Warehouse Live on More4 (UK Election night 2015), Psychobitches - Samantha Spiro as Judy Garland, Sheila Reid as Margot Fonteyn (Sky Arts 2012), So You Think You Can Dance (2009-2010) Victoria Wood's Christmas Special (BBC/DVD 2009) Acorn Antiques The Musical (BBC/DVD)
Music Videos include; Number 1 - by Goldfrapp. The Importance of Being Idle - by Oasis (In 2006 the video won the Shockwaves NME award for best video and in 2005 it was also nominated for a Q award
His partner is dance teacher and Choreographer Mark Smith, who is deaf. Mear was co-choreographer for Mary Poppins, created the entire "sign language" combination/idea for the show's hit musical number Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious, because of the knowledge of sign language he had.
Mear was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in the 2020 New Year Honours for services to dance
Stephen Mear Awards and Nominations
| Olivier Awards - 2016 - Best Theatre Choreographer | ||
| Stephen MearGypsy | ||
| Olivier Awards - 2013 - Best Theatre Choreographer | ||
| Stephen MearKiss Me, Kate | ||
| Olivier Awards - 2012 - Best Theatre Choreographer | ||
| Stephen MearCrazy For You | ||
| Olivier Awards - 2011 - Best Theatre Choreographer | ||
| Stephen Mear, Sweet Charity | ||
Olivier Awards - 2010 - Best Theatre Choreographer  |
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| Stephen MearHello, Dolly! | ||
| Olivier Awards - 2007 - Best Theatre Choreographer | ||
| Stephen Mear, Sinatra at the London Palladium | ||
| Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Choreography | ||
| Stephen Mear, Mary Poppins | ||
| Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Choreography | ||
| Stephen Mear, Mary Poppins | ||
| Tony Awards - 2007 - Best Choreography | ||
| Stephen Mear, Mary Poppins | ||
| Drama Desk Awards - 2006 - Outstanding Choreograph | ||
| Stephen Mear, Mary Poppins | ||
| Olivier Awards - 2000 - Best Theatre Choreographer | ||
| Stephen MearSoul Train | ||
Stephen Mear News
VIDEO: Watch Highlights from OLD FRIENDS, Celebrating Stephen Sondheim!by BroadwayWorld TV - May 4, 2022
An all-star cast came together last night (Tuesday, May 3) in London's West End for a thrilling, joyous celebration of the extraordinary talents and legacy of composer & lyricist Stephen Sondheim at the theatre which was gloriously rebuilt and renamed in his honor.
Photos: Bernadette Peters, Michael Ball, Judi Dench, and More Celebrate Sondheim in SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDSby BroadwayWorld TV - May 4, 2022
An all-star cast came together last evening (Tuesday, May 3) in London’s West End for a thrilling, joyous celebration of the extraordinary talents and legacy of composer & lyricist Stephen Sondheim at the theatre which was gloriously rebuilt and renamed in his honor.
VIDEO: Go Inside Rehearsals for SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS Starring Michael Ball, Hannah Waddingham, Judi Dench & Moreby BroadwayWorld TV - Apr 27, 2022
Cameron Mackintosh has invited Stephen Sondheim’s old friends to join him in celebrating his extraordinary talents and legacy at the Sondheim Theatre which was recently gloriously rebuilt in Sondheim’s honour and thanks the cast and company and everyone involved for agreeing to a special screening which will allow over 2,500 to see the performance.
Rehearsals Begin For MARY POPPINS at Sydney Lyric Theatreby Stephi Wild - Apr 20, 2022
The world's most famous nanny has flown into Sydney as rehearsals have officially begun for the Australian premiere of Cameron Mackintosh and Disney's new production of MARY POPPINS.
Live Screening Added at the Prince Edward Theatre For Sondheim's OLD FRIENDS Galaby Stephi Wild - Mar 30, 2022
Tickets for a live screening at the Prince Edward Theatre of the sold-out Sondheim's OLD FRIENDS Gala are to be released today, 30 March 2022.
Rosalie Craig, Julian Ovenden, and More Join Sondheim at OLD FRIENDS Galaby A.A. Cristi - Mar 17, 2022
This May 3, stars of the West End will gather to salute the legacy of the legendary Stephen Sondheim at a gala performance titled, Old Friends.
Giles Terera Will Lead Concert of THE WITCHES OF EASTWICK at the Sondheim Theatre in Juneby Stephi Wild - Mar 16, 2022
THE WITCHES OF EASTWICK has a book and lyrics by John Dempsey and music by Dana P. Rowe, based on the novel by John Updike and the Warner Brothers motion picture. Maria Friedman will direct with musical staging by Stephen Mear. Olivier Award-winning actor Giles Terera will star as Darryl Van Horne.
Photos/Video: Inside Rehearsal For THE RISE AND FALL OF LITTLE VOICEby Stephi Wild - Mar 9, 2022
New photographs and a trailer have been released from the rehearsal room of the UK touring production of The Rise and Fall of Little Voice by Jim Cartwright. The new production opens on 23 March at MAST Mayflower Studios, Southampton and tours until 16 July.
Michael Ball, Judi Dench, and More Will Celebrate Sondheim in OLD FRIENDS This Mayby Stephi Wild - Mar 4, 2022
The all-star cast for OLD FRIENDS so far includes Michael Ball, Petula Clark, Judi Dench, Daniel Evans, Bonnie Langford, Adrian Lester, Damian Lewis, Julia Mckenzie, Bernadette Peters, Elaine Paige, Clive Rowe, Imelda Staunton and Hannah Waddingham.
Bernadette Peters, Judi Dench, Imelda Staunton, and More to Celebrate Stephen Sondheim at OLD FRIENDS Galaby A.A. Cristi - Mar 3, 2022
This May 3, stars of the West End will gather to salute the legacy of the legendary Stephen Sondheim at a gala performance titled, Old Friends.
Stephen Mear Videos
VIDEO: Watch Highlights from OLD FRIENDS, Celebrating Stephen Sondheim!by BroadwayWorld TV - May 4, 2022
An all-star cast came together last night (Tuesday, May 3) in London's West End for a thrilling, joyous celebration of the extraordinary talents and legacy of composer & lyricist Stephen Sondheim at the theatre which was gloriously rebuilt and renamed in his honor.
VIDEO: Go Inside Rehearsals for SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS Starring Michael Ball, Hannah Waddingham, Judi Dench & Moreby BroadwayWorld TV - Apr 27, 2022
Cameron Mackintosh has invited Stephen Sondheim’s old friends to join him in celebrating his extraordinary talents and legacy at the Sondheim Theatre which was recently gloriously rebuilt in Sondheim’s honour and thanks the cast and company and everyone involved for agreeing to a special screening which will allow over 2,500 to see the performance.
VIDEO: On This Day, January 10- Broadway Goes Under the Sea With THE LITTLE MERMAIDby A.A. Cristi - Jan 10, 2019
Based on the animated Disney film and the classic fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen, performances of THE LITTLE MERMAID officially opened on Broadway on this day in 2008.
#TBT: Go Under the Sea with the Opening Night of THE LITTLE MERMAID on Broadway!by BroadwayWorld TV - Jan 10, 2019
In honor of the show's eleventh anniversary of becoming part of Broadway's world, we're flashing back to its 2008 opening night at the Lunt Fontanne Theatre!
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#TBT: "Step [Back] In Time" With The Opening Night of MARY POPPINS On Broadway!by Jeffrey Vizcaino - Dec 13, 2018
With Mary Poppins Returns coming to movie theaters in a week, I thought the perfect #TBT would be a look back at the Opening Night of Mary Poppins on Broadway. So I dove back into the BroadwayWorld archives and found the 2006 video (when we were formerly known as BroadwayBeat) with Ashley Brown, straight from starring as 'Belle' Beauty and the Beast on Broadway! And lets not forget Gavin Lee who made his Broadway debut with Mary Poppins.
VIDEO: On This Day, January 10- THE LITTLE MERMAID Takes Broadway Under the Seaby Stage Tube - Jan 10, 2018
The Little Mermaid, based on the Disney film and the classic fairy tale by Hans Christian Anderson, opened on this day in 2008 at Broadway's Lunt-Fontanne Theatre.
by Stage Tube - Jan 31, 2017
Disney and Cameron Mackintosh announce casting for the 2017 performances of the international tour of their multi award-winning musical MARY POPPINS, which will play in Switzerland and Dubai in 2017. Following the current highly acclaimed run of the production at the Wales Millennium Centre in Cardiff, the new cast of MARY POPPINS will open at the Theater 11 in Zurich, Switzerland on Wednesday 1 February 2017 with performances until Sunday 19 March 2017. The production will then run at Dubai Opera in Dubai, UAE from Monday 1 May 2017 until Wednesday 18 May 2017.
by Stage Tube - Dec 9, 2015
Zizi Strallen and the cast of the UK tour of Mary Poppins starred at this year's Royal Variety Performance!
by Stage Tube - Mar 2, 2015
The first production to be seen in London for forty years in a strictly limited season, Gypsy opens at the Savoy Theatre on 15 April 2015 with previews from 28 March 2015 and is produced in the West End by Michael Harrison and David Ian. Joining Imelda Staunton, who stars as the indomitable Momma Rose in the West End transfer of Jonathan Kent's production of Gypsy, are Lara Pulver who will reprise the role of Louise and Peter Davison who joins the cast to play Herbie. Check out highlights of Staunton in action below!
by Stage Tube - Jan 6, 2014
A new production of Johann Strauss Jr.'s New Year's Eve classic, the comedic operetta Die Fledermaus, will open at the Met tonight, December 31, with two Broadway stars appearing. Check out the excerpt from Act II of Johann Strauss's 'Die Fledermaus' with Jane Archibald (Adele), Anthony Roth Costanzo (Orlofsky), Christopher Maltman (Eisenstein).
