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Jonathan Stuart Cerullo has worked on Broadway as Choreography Consultant: Say Goodnight Gracie, Assistant Director and/or Choreo: Band In Berlin, Anna Karenina, The Three Musketeers, original Broadway cast: Legs Diamond, National Tour: CATS and Sweet Charity with Donna McKechnie. Also in New York, he was Choreographer for Big Apple Circus’ Carnivale! & Picturesque at Lincoln Center.

Off-Broadway Dir. and/or Choreo; 2016 Best Director Award Fictitious, Theater Now NY, NYMF 2015; Windywoo and 2009 Best of Fest, Choreographer; Under Fire, La Mama; Pins and Needles, Uta Hagen’s 50 Year Tribute, HB Studios and Equity Library Theatre.

TV: Created and Directed the Canada Royal Theatre, Dear Mr. Gershwin, filmed for CBC TV, Choreo: Great Performances Evening At Pops, Assistant Director: Donny Osmond's, This Is The Moment, Natalie Cole’s Christmas Special. Film: Associate Choreographer: The First Wives Club, The Stepford Wives, The Cowboy Way. He also conceived, produced and directed the SDC Foundation's tribute video for the Mr. Abbott Award for Lifetime Achievement in Theatre.

Regionally: Denver Center for the Performing Arts, Goodspeed, Arena Stage, Berkshire Theatre Festival, Uta Hagen's Dance Instructor in Six Dance Lessons; Geffen Playhouse, Theatre By The Sea, and North Shore Music Theatre.
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He is a proud member of SDC, the Stage Director and Choreographers Society, Actors Equity Association, The Dramatist Guild, has served as Vice-Chair and Produced the 2016 SDC Foundation’s Callaway Award, as well as a nominator for the Lucille Lortel Awards.

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[Off-Broadway, 2018]
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[Off-Broadway, 1995]
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Theater Resources Unlimited To 2024 TRU Love Benefit Auction Open Through November 24
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 21, 2024

Theater Resources Unlimited held their first live gala since 2019, honoring Irene Grandy and Susan E. Lee for their contributions to theater, and remembering producer Ron Simons.
Theater Resources Unlimited 2024 TRU Love Benefit Online Auction Is Now Live
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 15, 2024

Theater Resources Unlimited announced their 2024 TRU Love Benefit Online Auction, open until November 24, 2024, featuring 37 prizes including Broadway tickets and exclusive experiences.
Norm Lewis and Nona Hendryx Will Headline Theater Resources Unlimited's 2024 TRU Love Benefit
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 9, 2024

Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) will present their first live gala since 2019, the 2024 TRU Love Benefit: Passion...Pass It On! this month. Learn more about the benefit and how to get tickets here!
Theater Resources Unlimited 2024 TRU Love Benefit: PASSION...PASS IT ON!
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 24, 2024

Theater Resources Unlimited has announced their 2024 TRU Love Benefit, featuring Norm Lewis and Nona Hendryx, on November 17 at Green Room 42 in NYC.
Betty Buckley, Bryan Batt, and More Set for CATS4KAMALA Online Event
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 28, 2024

On Wednesday, Oct 9th at 7 pm EST through Nov 1 members from the Broadway, Los Angeles, National, and International companies of Cats, the landmark Tony Award-winning musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber, will present CATS4KAMALA, A New Day Has Begun! a fundraising event for the Harris/Walz campaign. 
SACRED RIGHTS, SACRED SONG, A SERVICE FOR THE SACRED CENTER Makes Off Broadway Debut
by Stephi Wild - Sep 3, 2024

Mourning Doves Rising in association with Amas Musical Theater, Donna Trinkoff Artistic Producer, Jonathan S. Cerullo / JSCTheatricals and Sharon Litwinoff will present Sacred Rights, Sacred Song, A Service for the Sacred Center on Wednesday September 11 and Sunday September 22 at 7:00 pm.
Jonathan S. Cerullo Will Direct Reading of Mike Lee's MR. PUPPY THE MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - Apr 23, 2024

Producer Jerry Lee has announced the industry premiere reading of Mr. Puppy The Musical at Amas Musical Theatre (630 Ninth Ave Studio 1400) on Friday, May 3 at 5:00 PM.
Liz Callaway, Hugh Panaro & More to Join Amas Musical Theatre Benefit Concert
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 2, 2024

Amas Musical Theatre has revealed the line-up of talent that will be on hand to celebrate the company's 55th Anniversary at its annual Gala Benefit Concert. Learn more about the gala and see how to purchase tickets.
Amas Musical Theatre To Honor Patricia Birch And Len Cariou At 55th Annual Benefit Gala Concert
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 29, 2024

Amas Musical Theatre will celebrate its 55th Anniversary at its annual Gala Benefit Concert on Monday, May 13, 2024 at Baruch Performing Arts Center.
Stage Directors and Choreographers Society Announce Annual Membership Meeting Election Results And President's Award
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 17, 2023

Stage Directors and Choreographers Society (SDC) announced the results of its 2023 Executive Board election at its Annual Membership Meeting on Monday night, November 13.
Harriet Robinson to Star in MY STELLAR PERFORMANCE, BUT I DIGRESS in April
by Blair Ingenthron - Mar 26, 2023

Acclaimed actress, Harriet Robinson (National Theatre's Sweet Bird of Youth) will make a triumphant return to theatre with the debut of her one-person play, “My Stellar Performance, But I Digress!” written and performed by Ms. Robinson, with comedian Allison Deller adding her voice to various characters throughout Harriet's life, was adapted and is directed by award-winning director Jonathan S. Cerullo (The Boys from Syracuse, Windywoo, Big Apple Circus).
MY STELLAR PERFORMANCE, BUT I DIGRESS! Makes Its NYC Debut in April
by Stephi Wild - Mar 16, 2023

Acclaimed actress, Harriet Robinson (National Theatre's Sweet Bird of Youth) makes a triumphant return to theatre with the debut of her one-person play, 'My Stellar Performance, But I Digress!' written and performed by Ms. Robinson.
SOUND BITES 4.0 the Fourth Annual 10-Minute Musical Theatre Festival is Extending Submissions Deadline to November 1st
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 1, 2016

Theatre Now New York has announced it is extending its online submissions for SOUND BITES 4.0, a 10-minute musical theatre festival and benefit, now through Tuesday, November 1, 2016, at Midnight. The festival offers composers, lyricists, and librettists the opportunity to showcase their work in front of theatre-goers and industry professionals. 
SOUND BITES 4.0 is Calling All Writers and Composers!
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 3, 2016

Theatre Now New York has announced it is accepting online submissions for SOUND BITES 4.0, a 10-minute musical theatre festival and benefit, now through Saturday, October 1, 2016. The festival offers composers, lyricists, and librettists the opportunity to showcase their work in front of theatre-goers and industry professionals.
Photo Flash: GORGONZLA Sweeps Sound Bites 3.0 Festival at Hurley's After-Party
by BWW News Desk - Jan 19, 2016

Last night, January 18th, 2016, Theatre Now New York presented its 3nd Annual festival of new musicals, Sound Bites 3.0 (sponsored by Music Theatre International and Disney Theatrical Productions) to a sold-out house at the 47th Street Theatre. An after-party, sponsored by MTI, was held after at Hurley's Saloon where awards were given. Sound Bites showcases ten 10-minute musicals or musical excerpts in one evening. Scroll down for photos from the event!
2nd Annual Celebration of American Circus Held at Lincoln Center
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 13, 2016

It was a big night under the big top as Circus Now together with the Big Apple Circus, in association with Executive Producer and Director Jonathan S. Cerullo, JSC Theatricals, presented the 2nd Annual Celebration of American Circusat the Big Top at Lincoln Center on January 5, 2016. For the second year, the Celebration of American Circus boasted an impressive roster of honorees, all of whom have spent decades furthering the appreciation of circus arts in America. Four prominent artists and organizations were recognized for distinguished achievements in the American circus arts.
2nd Annual Celebration of American Circus Awards with Honoree Bill Irwin to be Held in January
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 22, 2015

To honor and spotlight the distinguished achievements in the American circus arts, Circus Now together with the Big Apple Circus, in association with Executive Producer and Director Jonathan S. Cerullo, JSC Theatricals, is proud to present the 2nd Annual Celebration of American Circus at the Big Top at Lincoln Center on January 5, 2016 at 8pm. Part ceremony, part performance, the Celebration of American Circus will honor four artists and/or organizations that have been prominent in the circus arts landscape in America, while spotlighting the thriving state of the circus arts across the nation, and will feature Emcee Thom Wall, with performances from a variety of breath-taking acts.  Tickets start at $25 and are available online at www.circusnow.org/CELEBRATE2016.
Ben Platt, John Bolton, Ben Fankhauser & More to Take Part in York Theatre Company's 2014 Developmental Readings
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 27, 2014

The York Theatre Company, and its acclaimed Developmental Reading Series, present the New York premiere of three new musicals: Mark Felt, Superstar with book, music and lyrics by Joshua Rosenblum; Paris Through the Window, with book & lyrics by Charles Osborne and music by Leo Hurley; and We Foxes with book, lyrics and music by Ryan Scott Oliver at The York Theatre Company at Saint Peter's (Entrance on East 54th Street, just east of Lexington Avenue). The readings are open to the public with a suggested donation of $5.00.

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