Jerry Mitchell: A Master of Choreography and Broadway Success
Jerry Mitchell, born in 1960 in Michigan, is a renowned choreographer known for his work in theatre. He has choreographed award-winning shows like "Kinky Boots" and "La Cage aux Folles." Mitchell's unique style blends elements from iconic choreographers like Bob Fosse and Jerome Robbins. Despite his exceptional dancing skills, he believes it should enhance rather than overshadow the storytelling in musicals. Mitchell has received prestigious awards such as multiple Tony Awards for his outstanding choreography work.
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Jerry Mitchell APRESENTATION BYTONILEE ROWE
Background Information Jerry Mitchell was born on January 15th, 1960 in Paw Paw Michigan Mitchell began dancing and performing at the age of eight, in the community theatre at Paw Paw, Michigan; he choreographed his first shows there at 14. He later moved to St. Louis where he pursued his acting, dancing and directing career in theatre He attended Webster University but did not graduate and dropped out after being enrolled for a year. He eventually received an honorary degree from Webster University in 2005 He now resides in Manhattan NY and St. Louis MI
Shows Choreographed by Jerry Mitchell
Choreographing Style Jerry Mitchell no doubt has a style that can be closely described to Bob Fosse Jerome Robbins and Michael Bennett. Mitchell has some key elements he wants to bring into his dancing. Surprisingly, Mitchell doesn't think dance is essential to a good musical. "It's a wonderful element, but it's so powerful, it can take the focus away from something important. It has to be used in the right way." He also mentioned "Every gesture is important. Musicals are like poetry in that way."
Video link Kinky Boots
Some awards Jerry has won In 2005 he won a TonyAward for the best choreography for La Cage aux Folles In 2013 he also won a Tony for best choreography for Kinky Boots In 2005 Mitchell won the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Choreography for La Cage aux Folles
Citations Jerry Mitchell . www.ibdb.com/broadway-cast-staff/jerry-mitchell- 1325. Jerry Mitchell. 2019, www.masterworksbroadway.com/artist/jerry- mitchell/. Kay, Lauren. Face to Face: Jerry Mitchell. 1 Mar. 2001, www.dance-teacher.com/face-to-face-jerry-mitchell- 2392321951.html.
