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BIO

Anthony Van Laast trained at the London School of Contemporary Dance, later joining the Company as both performer and choreographer.



Theatre: Includes Bombay Dreams (London and Broadway – Tony award nomination); Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (worldwide - Laurence Olivier award nomination, Dramalogue award); Jesus Christ Superstar (UK and Broadway); Song & Dance (worldwide - Green Room award, Australia); He has made shows for many people including, Kate Bush, Sarah Brightman and Barry Humphries(Dame Edna) and in Las Vegas Michael Crawford and Siegfried and Roy.

Anthony has recently choreographed the new production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat for London’s West End and the films of MAMMA MIA! Currently choreographing Sister Act opening at the Palladium in June 09.

In 1999 Anthony Van Laast was awarded the MBE for Services to Dance and Choreography.

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Productions

Mamma Mia!Mamma Mia!
 
[Broadway, 2025]
Choreographer
StilettoStiletto
 
[West End, 2025]
Choreographer
Tina - The Tina Turner MusicalTina - The Tina Turner Musical
 
[West End, 2024]
Choreographer
Kiss Me, KateKiss Me, Kate
 
[West End, 2024]
Choreographer
Mamma Mia!Mamma Mia!
 
[US Tour, 2023]
Choreographer
Tina: The Tina Turner MusicalTina: The Tina Turner Musical
 
[US Tour, 2022]
Choreographer
Mamma Mia!Mamma Mia!
 
[West End, 2021]
Choreographer
Tina - The Tina Turner MusicalTina - The Tina Turner Musical
 
[West End, 2021]
Choreography
Choreographer
Tina: The Tina Turner MusicalTina: The Tina Turner Musical
 
[Broadway, 2019]
Choreography
Tina - The Tina Turner MusicalTina - The Tina Turner Musical
 
[West End, 2018]
CHOREOGRAPHER
Intermission! the MusicalIntermission! the Musical
 
[Regional (US), 2018]
Choreography & Staging
Side ShowSide Show
 
[Broadway, 2014]
Choreographer
Mamma Mia!Mamma Mia!
 
[Las Vegas, 2014]
Choreographer
Sister ActSister Act
 
[US Tour, 2012]
Choreographer
Sister ActSister Act
 
[Broadway, 2011]
Choreographer
Sister ActSister Act
 
[West End, 2009]
Choreographer
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor DreamcoatJoseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
 
[West End, 2007]
Choreographer
Bombay DreamsBombay Dreams
 
[Broadway, 2004]
Choreographer
Choreographer
Bombay Dreams
 
[West End, 2002]
Choreographer
Mamma Mia!Mamma Mia!
 
[US Tour, 2002]
Choreographer
Mamma Mia!Mamma Mia!
 
[Broadway, 2001]
Choreographer
Mamma Mia!
 
[Toronto, 2000]
Choreographer
Jesus Christ Superstar
 
[Broadway, 2000]
Choreographer
Choreographer
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
 
[Broadway, 1993]
Choreographer
Choreographer
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
 
[West End, 1991]
Choreographer
Into the Woods
 
[West End, 1990]
Choreographer
A Little Night Music
 
[West End, 1989]
Choreographer
Budgie
 
[West End, 1988]
Choreographer
Song and Dance
 
[West End, 1982]
Choreographer

Awards and Nominations


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2020 - Outstanding Choreographer

Anthony Van Laast, Tina: The Tina Turner Musical

Tony Awards - 2020 - Best Choreography

Anthony Van Laast, Tina: The Tina Turner Musical

Helen Hayes Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Choreography in a Musical, HAYES Production

Anthony Van LaastSide Show

Olivier Awards - 2010 - Best Theatre Choreographer

Anthony Van Laast, Sister Act

Tony Awards - 2004 - Best Choreography

Anthony Van Laast, Bombay Dreams


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2003 - Outstanding Choreography

Anthony van Laast, Bombay Dreams

Olivier Awards - 1994 - Best Theatre Choreographer

Anthony van LaastThe Beggar's Opera

Olivier Awards - 1992 - Best Theatre Choreographer

Anthony van Laast, Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

Olivier Awards - 1992 - Best Theatre Choreographer

Anthony van Laast, Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

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TINA: THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL On Sale Tomorrow Cadillac Palace Theatre Photo
TINA: THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL On Sale Tomorrow Cadillac Palace Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 3, 2025

Broadway In Chicago has announced that individual tickets for the smash hit TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL will go on sale tomorrow. TINA will play a strictly limited one-week engagement at Cadillac Palace Theatre from June 3 to June 8.
MAMMA MIA! Extends Booking Through March 2026 Photo
MAMMA MIA! Extends Booking Through March 2026
by Stephi Wild - Apr 2, 2025

Global smash hit musical MAMMA MIA! will extend its booking period to Saturday 28 March 2026 at London's Novello Theatre, with tickets on sale from Friday 4 April.
Photos: STILETTO World Premiere at Charing Cross Theatre Photo
Photos: STILETTO World Premiere at Charing Cross Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 31, 2025

You can now get a first look at photos of the world premiere of Stiletto at Charring Cross Theatre. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
Photos: TINA - THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL Celebrates 7 Years Photo
Photos: TINA - THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL Celebrates 7 Years
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 28, 2025

TINA - The Tina Turner Musical celebrated its 7th Birthday of the West End run with a gala performance where Karis Anderson starred as the music icon. See photos here!
Tickets to MAMMA MIA! on Broadway To Go On Sale Tomorrow Photo
Tickets to MAMMA MIA! on Broadway To Go On Sale Tomorrow
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 13, 2025

Tickets for the Broadway return engagement of MAMMA MIA!, featuring the songs of ABBA, will go on sale to the general public tomorrow – Friday, March 14. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
Watch: Nicole Scherzinger and Tom Francis Announce the Olivier Award Nominations Photo
Watch: Nicole Scherzinger and Tom Francis Announce the Olivier Award Nominations
by Stephi Wild - Mar 4, 2025

Nicole Scherzinger and Tom Francis will announce the nominations for the 2025 Olivier Awards today, Tuesday 4 March at 7 AM EST. Watch live on BroadwayWorld here!
KISS ME, KATE Starring Stephanie J. Block Sets PBS Premiere Photo
KISS ME, KATE Starring Stephanie J. Block Sets PBS Premiere
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 3, 2025

The recent West End revival of Kiss Me, Kate starring Tony Winner Stephanie J. Block, will be airing on PBS as part of the channel's Great Performances lineup. The PBS premiere is set for Friday, May 30 at 9 p.m. ET.
Nicole Scherzinger and Tom Francis Will Announce the Olivier Award Nominations Next W Photo
Nicole Scherzinger and Tom Francis Will Announce the Olivier Award Nominations Next Week
by Stephi Wild - Feb 26, 2025

Nicole Scherzinger and Tom Francis will announce the nominations for the 2025 Olivier Awards next week. Tune in on YouTube as the nominations are revealed live.
MAMMA MIA! UK Tour Adds Additional Dates and Venues Photo
MAMMA MIA! UK Tour Adds Additional Dates and Venues
by Stephi Wild - Feb 24, 2025

MAMMA MIA! will embark on a new UK tour from 24 October 2025 and has announced additional dates and venues. Learn more about where to catch the tour here!
Beverley Knight and Billy Porter Will Host the 2025 Olivier Awards Photo
Beverley Knight and Billy Porter Will Host the 2025 Olivier Awards
by Stephi Wild - Feb 6, 2025

Beverley Night and Billy Porter will host this year's Olivier Awards. Showcasing the best of London's world-leading theatre industry the star-studded ceremony will take place at the Royal Albert Hall on Sunday 6 April. 
TINA �" THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL Comes to the Washington Pavilion Photo
TINA �" THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL Comes to the Washington Pavilion
by Stephi Wild - Feb 5, 2025

TINA – The Tina Turner Musical will premiere at the Washington Pavilion with four performances this month. Learn more about the upcoming production and how to get tickets here!
Tickets to MAMMA MIA! at The Paramount to go on Sale in February Photo
Tickets to MAMMA MIA! at The Paramount to go on Sale in February
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 29, 2025

Premera Blue Cross Broadway at The Paramount has revealed that single tickets for the upcoming engagement of MAMMA MIA! in Seattle will go on sale on Tuesday, February 4. Learn more and see how to purchase.
Review: TINA: THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL at National Theatre Photo
Review: TINA: THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL at National Theatre
by David Friscic - Jan 27, 2025

Twenty -six musical numbers (including two welcome encores) shine like mega-watt voltage in the dynamic musical story of family woes, domestic abuse and racism that are all overcome in tribute to the resiliency of the human spirit of survival in Tina: The Tina Turner Musical now playing at the National Theatre in Washington, DC and continuing touring in a long North American tour. The beloved and iconic “Queen of Rock and Roll”, Tina Turner’s highly justified showmanship and musical artistry is combined with a heart-wrenching and achingly real story of triumph amidst seeming impossible odds.
Tickets to TINA �" THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL at Popejoy Hall on Sale Now Photo
Tickets to TINA �" THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL at Popejoy Hall on Sale Now
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 24, 2025

Tickets for TINA – The Tina Turner Musical at Popejoy Hall will go on sale Friday, January 24, 2025, at 10am. Learn more about the production written by Tony Award nominee and Pulitzer Prize winner Katori Hall with Frank Ketelaar and Kees Prins.
Cast Set For the UK and Ireland Tour of TINA - THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL Photo
Cast Set For the UK and Ireland Tour of TINA - THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - Jan 21, 2025

The full cast has been announced for the UK and Ireland tour of TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL, opening at Curve Theatre, Leicester in March. Learn more here!
MAMMA MIA! Presented By Broadway Dallas Tickets On Sale January 17 Photo
MAMMA MIA! Presented By Broadway Dallas Tickets On Sale January 17
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 14, 2025

Single tickets for the upcoming engagement of MAMMA MIA! in Dallas will go on sale Friday, January 17. Find out how to get tickets and learn more about the touring production here.
Last Chance To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld UK / West End Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 27, 2024

This is the last chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld UK / West End Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Final Week To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld UK / West End Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 23, 2024

This is the final week to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld UK / West End Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Cast Set For the World Premiere of STILETTO at London's Charing Cross Theatre Photo
Cast Set For the World Premiere of STILETTO at London's Charing Cross Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Dec 20, 2024

The full cast has been announced for the world premiere of major new musical Stiletto. Stiletto will open at Charing Cross Theatre, London, in March. Learn more about the show here!
MAMMA MIA! Returns To Orpheum Theatre In April 2025 Photo
MAMMA MIA! Returns To Orpheum Theatre In April 2025
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 17, 2024

The 25th Anniversary Tour of MAMMA MIA!, the ultimate feel-good show based on the songs of ABBA, will return to San Francisco's Orpheum Theatre for a limited two-week engagement beginning Wednesday, April 30.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Anthony Van Laast been nominated for?

Outstanding Choreographer (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Tina: The Tina Turner Musical, Best Choreography (Tony Awards) for Tina: The Tina Turner Musical, Outstanding Choreography in a Musical, HAYES Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Side Show, Best Theatre Choreographer (Olivier Awards) for Sister Act, Best Choreography (Tony Awards) for Bombay Dreams, Outstanding Choreography (Drama Desk Awards) for Bombay Dreams, Best Theatre Choreographer (Olivier Awards) for The Beggar's Opera, Best Theatre Choreographer (Olivier Awards) for Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat and Best Theatre Choreographer (Olivier Awards) for Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.

What awards has Anthony Van Laast won?

Anthony Van Laast has won the Outstanding Choreographer award at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Tina: The Tina Turner Musical. He also received the Outstanding Choreography award at the Drama Desk Awards for Bombay Dreams.

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