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BIO

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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STAGE CREDITS

The Will Rogers Follies
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1991
Ensemble/Other Roles
Drugstore Cowboy
Indian of The Dawn
Will Rogers Wrangler
On Your Toes
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1983
Cop
Ensemble
Joe McCall
Louie (Understudy)
Brigadoon
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1980
Dancer
Going Hollywood
[New York]
Workshop, 1983
Performer

Productions

BOOP! The MusicalBOOP! The Musical
 
[Broadway, 2025]
Director
The Devil Wears PradaThe Devil Wears Prada
 
[West End, 2024]
Choreographer
Director
Kinky BootsKinky Boots
 
[Off-Broadway, 2022]
Director, Choreographer
Hairspray (Non-Equity)Hairspray (Non-Equity)
 
[US Tour, 2021]
Choreographer
Pretty WomanPretty Woman
 
[West End, 2021]
Director
Choreographer
HairsprayHairspray
 
[West End, 2021]
Choreographer
Pretty WomanPretty Woman
 
[US Tour, 2020]
Director/Choreographer
On Your FeetOn Your Feet
 
[West End, 2019]
Director
My Very Own British InvasionMy Very Own British Invasion
 
[Milburn, NJ (Regional), 2019]
Director & Choreographer
Pretty WomanPretty Woman
 
[Broadway, 2018]
Director
Choreographer
Half TimeHalf Time
 
[Milburn, NJ (Regional), 2018]
Director/Choreographer
Pretty WomanPretty Woman
 
[Chicago, 2018]
Choreographer
Director
On Your FeetOn Your Feet
 
[US Tour, 2017]
Director
Hairspray Live!Hairspray Live!
 
[Motion Picture, 2016]
Choreographer
Gotta DanceGotta Dance
 
[Chicago, 2015]
Director and Choreographer
On Your FeetOn Your Feet
 
[Broadway, 2015]
Director
Kinky BootsKinky Boots
 
[West End, 2015]
Director, Choreographer
Kinky BootsKinky Boots
 
[US Tour, 2014]
Director and Choreographer
Dirty Rotten ScoundrelsDirty Rotten Scoundrels
 
[West End, 2014]
Director and Choreographer
Kinky BootsKinky Boots
 
[Broadway, 2013]
Choreographer
Director
Catch Me If You CanCatch Me If You Can
 
[US Tour, 2012]
Choreographer
Catch Me If You CanCatch Me If You Can
 
[Broadway, 2011]
Choreographer
Love Never DiesLove Never Dies
 
[West End, 2010]
Choreographer
Legally BlondeLegally Blonde
 
[West End, 2010]
Choreographer
Director
HairsprayHairspray
 
[West End, 2007]
Choreographer
Catch Me If You Can
 
[New York, 2007]
Choreographer
Legally BlondeLegally Blonde
 
[Broadway, 2007]
Director
Choreographer
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
 
[US Tour, 2006]
Choreographer
Hairspray
 
[Las Vegas, 2006]
Choreographer
Catch Me If You Can
 
[New York, 2006]
Choreographer
Dirty Rotten ScoundrelsDirty Rotten Scoundrels
 
[Broadway, 2005]
Choreographer
La Cage aux FollesLa Cage aux Folles
 
[Broadway, 2004]
Choreographer
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
 
[San Diego, CA (Regional), 2004]
Choreographer
Hairspray
 
[Toronto, 2004]
Choreographer
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
 
[New York, 2004]
Choreographer
Never Gonna DanceNever Gonna Dance
 
[Broadway, 2003]
Choreographer
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
 
[New York, 2003]
Choreographer
Hairspray
 
[US Tour, 2003]
Choreographer
GypsyGypsy
 
[Broadway, 2003]
Choreographer
Imaginary Friends
 
[Broadway, 2002]
Choreographer
HairsprayHairspray
 
[Broadway, 2002]
Choreographer
The Full Monty
 
[West End, 2002]
Choreographer
The Full Monty
 
[US Tour, 2001]
Choreographer
The Rocky Horror Show
 
[Broadway, 2000]
Choreographer
The Full Monty
 
[Broadway, 2000]
Choreographer
The Full Monty
 
[San Diego, CA (Regional), 2000]
Choreographer
Captains Courageous
 
[Off-Broadway, 1999]
Choreographer
Choreographer
You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown
 
[Broadway, 1999]
Choreographer
Corpus Christi
 
[Off-Broadway, 1998]
Choreographer
Follies
 
[Milburn, NJ (Regional), 1998]
Choreographer
Hedwig and the Angry Inch
 
[Off-Broadway, 1998]
Choreographer
Grease
 
[Broadway, 1994]
Associate Choreographer
Seconds Out
 
[Off-Broadway, 1993]
Choreographer
Jeffrey
 
[Off-Broadway, 1993]
Choreographer
Jeffrey
 
[Off-Broadway, 1992]
Choreographer
The Years
 
[Off-Broadway, 1992]
Fight Director/Coordinator
You Could Be Home Now
 
[Off-Broadway, 1992]
Choreographer
Lips Together, Teeth Apart
 
[Off-Broadway, 1992]
Fight Director
Lips Together, Teeth Apart
 
[Off-Broadway, 1991]
Fight Director
Jerome Robbins' Broadway
 
[Broadway, 1989]
Assistant to the Choreographer
One Two Three Four Five
 
[Off-Broadway, 1987]
Choreographer

Movies

Walls of Glass
[ 1985 ] choreographer
Scent of a Woman
[ 1992 ] choreographer
Jeffrey
[ 1995 ] choreographer
In & Out
[ 1997 ] choreographer
It All Came True
[ 1998 ] choreographer
One True Thing
[ 1998 ] choreographer
Meet Joe Black
[ 1998 ] dance consultant
Liberty Heights
[ 1999 ] choreographer
Drop Dead Gorgeous
[ 1999 ] choreographer
Simply Irresistible
[ 1999 ] choreographer
Hedwig and the Angry Inch
[ 2001 ] choreographer
Camp
[ 2003 ] choreographer
Marci X
[ 2003 ] choreographer

Awards and Nominations

The Lortels - 2023 - Outstanding Choreographer

Jerry Mitchell, Kinky Boots

Olivier Awards - 2016 - Best Theatre Choreographer

Jerry MitchellKinky Boots

Olivier Awards - 2015 - Best Theatre Choreographer

Jerry MitchellDirty Rotten Scoundrels


winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2013 - Best Choreography

Jerry Mitchell, Kinky Boots

Drama League Awards - 2013 - Founders Award for Excellence in Directing

Jerry Mitchell

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2013 - Outstanding Choreographer

Jerry Mitchell, Kinky Boots

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2013 - Outstanding Director of a Musical

Jerry Mitchell, Kinky Boots

Tony Awards - 2013 - Best Choreography

Jerry Mitchell, Kinky Boots

Tony Awards - 2013 - Best Direction of a Musical

Jerry Mitchell, Kinky Boots


winner
Olivier Awards - 2011 - Best New Musical

Jerry Mitchell, Legally Blonde

Olivier Awards - 2011 - Best Theatre Choreographer

Jerry Mitchell, Legally Blonde

Olivier Awards - 2008 - Best Theatre Choreographer

Jerry Mitchell, Hairspray

Drama Desk Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Choreography

Jerry Mitchell, Legally Blonde

Drama Desk Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Director of a Play

Jerry Mitchell, Legally Blonde


winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2005 - Best Choreography

Jerry Mitchell, La Cage Aux Folles


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2005 - Outstanding Choreography

Jerry Mitchell , La Cage aux Folles

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2005 - Outstanding Choreography

Jerry Mitchell, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels


winner
Tony Awards - 2005 - Best Choreography

Jerry Mitchell, La Cage aux Folles

Tony Awards - 2005 - Best Choreography

Jerry Mitchell, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2004 - Outstanding Choreography

Jerry Mitchell, La Cage aux Folles

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2004 - Outstanding Choreography

Jerry Mitchell , Never Gonna Dance

Tony Awards - 2004 - Best Choreography

Jerry Mitchell, Never Gonna Dance


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2003 - Outstanding Choreography

Jerry Mitchell, Hairspray


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2003 - Outstanding Choreography

Jerry Mitchell, Never Gonna Dance

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2003 - Outstanding Choreography

Jerry Mitchell, Hairspray

Tony Awards - 2003 - Best Choreography

Jerry Mitchell, Hairspray

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2001 - Outstanding Choreography

Jerry Mitchell, The Full Monty

Tony Awards - 2001 - Best Choreography

Jerry Mitchell, The Full Monty


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2000 - Outstanding Choreography

Jerry Mitchell, The Rocky Horror Show


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2000 - Outstanding Choreography

Jerry Mitchell, The Full Monty

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Video: Inside Rehearsals for BOOP! THE MUSICAL Photo
Video: Inside Rehearsals for BOOP! THE MUSICAL
by Joey Mervis - Feb 24, 2025

Betty's coming to Broadway! Rehearsals are underway for BOOP! The Musical, which is set to begin previews on March 11 ahead of an official opening on April 5. Watch in this video as the whole company takes a break from rehearsals to explain what the new musical is all about.
Photos: The Cast of BOOP! THE MUSICAL Meets the Press Photo
Photos: The Cast of BOOP! THE MUSICAL Meets the Press
by Bruce Glikas - Feb 24, 2025

BOOP! The Musical will begin performances on Broadway next month. The cast recently met the press ahead of the show's Broadway premiere and BroadwayWorld was there. Check out the photos here!
Jesse J. Sanchez's SUEÑOS: OUR AMERICAN MUSICAL Receives Workshop Production In Cali Photo
Jesse J. Sanchez's SUEÑOS: OUR AMERICAN MUSICAL Receives Workshop Production In California
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 23, 2025

Las Positas College will soon present the workshop production of Sueños: Our American Musical, an original work by award-winning composer-lyricist Jesse J. Sanchez. This production, opening on March 21, 2025, at the Mertes Center for the Arts, marks the first theatrical presentation of this deeply personal and culturally significant piece.
Video: Watch the Cast of BOOP! THE MUSICAL Rehearse For Their Broadway Run Photo
Video: Watch the Cast of BOOP! THE MUSICAL Rehearse For Their Broadway Run
by Michael Major - Feb 20, 2025

Watch a video from inside rehearsals for Boop! the Musical on Broadway, starring Jasmine Amy Rogers as Betty Boop. The musical also features Faith Prince, Erich Bergen, and more!
Photos: BOOP! THE MUSICAL in Rehearsals Ahead of Broadway Run Photo
Photos: BOOP! THE MUSICAL in Rehearsals Ahead of Broadway Run
by Stephi Wild - Feb 19, 2025

All new photos have been released from rehearsal for BOOP! The Musical, which begins previews on March 11 ahead of an official opening on April 5. Check out the photos here!
Video: Inside the BOOP! THE MUSICAL Cast Album Recording With David Foster & More Photo
Video: Inside the BOOP! THE MUSICAL Cast Album Recording With David Foster & More
by Michael Major - Feb 18, 2025

Get a sneak peek at the recording of the Boop! the Musical Original Broadway Cast Recording! Watch a video from inside the studio with David Foster, Jasmine Amy Rogers, and more ahead of the musical's upcoming Broadway debut.
Video: David Foster Plays BOOP! THE MUSICAL Sneak Peek on JENNIFER HUDSON Photo
Video: David Foster Plays BOOP! THE MUSICAL Sneak Peek on JENNIFER HUDSON
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 14, 2025

On a recent visit to The Jennifer Hudson Show, music producer and composer David Foster discussed the prospects of winning a Tony for Boop! The Musical and played a sneak peek from the new musical. Watch the segment now!
PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL On Sale Now At The DeVos Performance Hall Photo
PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL On Sale Now At The DeVos Performance Hall
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 14, 2025

The DeVos Performance Hall has announced that single tickets for the upcoming engagement of  PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL in Grand Rapids are on sale now.
Photos: Jerry Mitchell & More Open the BOOP! Box Office Photo
Photos: Jerry Mitchell & More Open the BOOP! Box Office
by Jennifer Broski - Feb 11, 2025

The box office is officially open at the Broadhurst Theatre for BOOP! The Musical, which will begin previews on March 11, 2025 and will open officially on Saturday, April 5, 2025. The company gathered to celebrate this morning with a ribbon-cutting by Tony Award-winning director and choreographer Jerry Mitchell as well as special giveaways and surprises!
PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL is Coming to Harris Center for The Arts in March Photo
PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL is Coming to Harris Center for The Arts in March
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 7, 2025

Harris Center for The Arts will present PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL, based on one of Hollywood’s most beloved romantic stories in March. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
BOOP! THE MUSICAL Will Offer $50 Tickets When Box Office Opens Next Week Photo
BOOP! THE MUSICAL Will Offer $50 Tickets When Box Office Opens Next Week
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 4, 2025

The iconic Betty Boop is exactly where she wants to be as she gets ready for her Broadway debut! The Broadhurst Theatre Box Office (235 West 44th Street) opens Tuesday, February 11 at 10am for the splashy new Broadway musical.
THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA Extends Run in the West End Photo
THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA Extends Run in the West End
by Stephi Wild - Feb 3, 2025

The Devil Wears Prada will extend its run once again at the Dominion Theatre, with tickets on sale through 3 January 2026. Learn more about the show here!
Listen: BOOP! THE MUSICAL Releases First Single 'Where I Wanna Be' Photo
Listen: BOOP! THE MUSICAL Releases First Single 'Where I Wanna Be'
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 1, 2025

BOOP! The Musical has released the first single from its newly announced cast recording, out soon on Melody Place Records. Hear star Jasmine Amy Rogers and the show's ensemble perform, 'Where I Wanna Be'.
Jerry Mitchell Will Serve as Producer For New Musical KING OF PANGEA Photo
Jerry Mitchell Will Serve as Producer For New Musical KING OF PANGEA
by Stephi Wild - Jan 30, 2025

For the first time, Jerry Mitchell will step into the role of producer as he joins the producing team of the world premiere of King of Pangea at the King's Head Theatre.
Broadway Bares to Return in June at New York City’s Hammerstein Ballroom Photo
Broadway Bares to Return in June at New York City’s Hammerstein Ballroom
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 28, 2025

More than 150 sizzling dancers will light up the stage with world-class choreography and spectacular striptease when Broadway Bares returns in June 2025. Learn more about the event!
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What Broadway Shows Are On Tour Across North America in 2025? - A Complete Guide
by Joshua Wright - Jan 27, 2025

Looking for a show to see in a city near you? Check out our guide of current and upcoming Broadway tours, and learn about each production as they make their way across the United States and Canada on their North American routes, including musicals and plays.
Up on the Marquee: BOOP! THE MUSICAL Photo
Up on the Marquee: BOOP! THE MUSICAL
by Jennifer Broski - Jan 17, 2025

Betty's coming to Broadway! In just a matter of weeks, previews will begin for the new Broadway musical BOOP! The Musical. Check out the new Broadway marquee at the Broadhurst Theatre!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld January 15, 2025 Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld January 15, 2025
by - Jan 15, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is January 15, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
BOOP! THE MUSICAL Finds Complete Broadway Cast Photo
BOOP! THE MUSICAL Finds Complete Broadway Cast
by Stephi Wild - Jan 13, 2025

The complete cast has been announced for the new Broadway musical BOOP! The Musical, which begins performances on Broadway in March. Learn more about the cast here!
KINKY BOOTS Will Embark on New National Tour in Fall 2025 Photo
KINKY BOOTS Will Embark on New National Tour in Fall 2025
by Stephi Wild - Jan 10, 2025

Kinky Boots will hit the road on an all new tour, launching in the Fall of 2025. Cities and casting will be announced in the coming months. Learn more here!
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Jerry Mitchell been in?

Jerry Mitchell has appeared on Broadway in 3 shows.

How many West End shows has Jerry Mitchell been in?

Jerry Mitchell has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Jerry Mitchell been nominated for?

Outstanding Choreographer (The Lortels) for Kinky Boots, Best Theatre Choreographer (Olivier Awards) for Kinky Boots, Best Theatre Choreographer (Olivier Awards) for Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Best Choreography (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Kinky Boots, Founders Award for Excellence in Directing (Drama League Awards), Outstanding Choreographer (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Kinky Boots, Outstanding Director of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Kinky Boots, Best Choreography (Tony Awards) for Kinky Boots, Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Kinky Boots, Best New Musical (Olivier Awards) for Legally Blonde, Best Theatre Choreographer (Olivier Awards) for Legally Blonde, Best Theatre Choreographer (Olivier Awards) for Hairspray , Outstanding Choreography (Drama Desk Awards) for Legally Blonde, Outstanding Director of a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Legally Blonde, Best Choreography (BroadwayWorld Awards) for La Cage Aux Folles, Outstanding Choreography (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for La Cage aux Folles, Outstanding Choreography (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Best Choreography (Tony Awards) for La Cage aux Folles, Best Choreography (Tony Awards) for Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Outstanding Choreography (Drama Desk Awards) for La Cage aux Folles, Outstanding Choreography (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Never Gonna Dance , Best Choreography (Tony Awards) for Never Gonna Dance, Outstanding Choreography (Drama Desk Awards) for Hairspray, Outstanding Choreography (Drama Desk Awards) for Never Gonna Dance, Outstanding Choreography (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Hairspray , Best Choreography (Tony Awards) for Hairspray, Outstanding Choreography (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Full Monty , Best Choreography (Tony Awards) for The Full Monty, Outstanding Choreography (Drama Desk Awards) for The Rocky Horror Show and Outstanding Choreography (Drama Desk Awards) for The Full Monty.

What awards has Jerry Mitchell won?

Jerry Mitchell has won several prestigious awards, including Best Choreography at the BroadwayWorld Awards for Kinky Boots. He received the Best New Musical award at the Olivier Awards for Legally Blonde. Additionally, he won multiple Outstanding Choreography awards from the Drama Desk Awards for La Cage aux Folles, Never Gonna Dance, Hairspray, The Full Monty, and The Rocky Horror Show. He also received the Outstanding Choreography award from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for La Cage aux Folles, and the Best Choreography award at the Tony Awards for La Cage aux Folles.

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