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BIO

Kieran Macdonald, a dynamic dance artist and choreographer originally from Paisley, Scotland and Edmonton, Alberta, now thrives in the electric dance scene of New York City. Represented by MSA Talent Agency, Kieran received his International Baccalaureate Dance Programme certification from Victoria School of the Arts and trained intensely at the Joffrey Ballet School in New York. He has been mentored by industry leaders Ray Leeper, Dana Foglia, and Stacey Tookey, who have greatly impacted his dance training and professional career.

Kieran has had the privilege of collaborating with influential figures like Marguerite Derricks, Will Loftis, Martha Nichols, Travis Wall, Jason Parsons, Kathryn McCormick, Kristen Gorski, Lukas McFarlane, and Chrissie Cartwright. Additionally, Kieran was involved in workshopping material for the musical adaptation, The Prince of Egypt with choreographer Sean Cheesman, which premiered on London’s West End in 2020. He has also had the opportunity to perform alongside best-selling recording artists, Alessia Cara and Shawn Hook, to name a few.

Kieran was last seen touring across the United States, Canada, and Mexico as the Dance Captain and Swing (understudying Mistoffelees) on the Broadway National Tour of Cats the musical, featuring choreography by three-time Tony Award winner, Andy Blankenbueler. Other projects include working on a global campaign with leading fashion house, Gucci and performing at PaleyFest with the Amazon Prime Original, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. Kieran’s artistic journey has graced media outlets from Dance Teacher Magazine to DanceLife Australia, Breakaway Magazine, and more.

STAGE CREDITS

[US Tour]
Non-Equity Tour, 2021
Swing (Swing) [Replacement]

Mistoffelees (Understudy) [Replacement]

Assistant to Choreographer

  • NUVO Dance Convention - Regional Tour Assistant (Ray Leeper, Will Loftis, Martha Nichols)

 

Regional Theatre

  • Fiddler on the Roof - Rabbi/Bottle Dancer (Festival Players/Dir. Shelley Tookey)
  • Cats - Mistoffelees (Festival Players/Dir. Shelley Tookey)
  • Oliver! - Charlie Bates (Festival Players/Dir. Curtis Knecht)

 

Live/Stage Work

  • Astoria, UnTitled Dance Company - Death (Dir. Lukas McFarlane)
  • Mind Games, O2 The Dance Company - Featured Dancer/Assistant (Dir. Sarah Dolan)
  • Pieces, O2 The Dane Company - Featured Dancer/Assistant (Dir. Sarah Dolan)

 

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"Moment of Truth" - Dancer (Chor. Andrew Winghart)


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State Theatre New Jersey Presents CATS

Audiences and critics alike are rediscovering this beloved musical with breathtaking music, including one of the most treasured songs in musical theater—“Memory.” Composed by Andrew Lloyd Webber and based on T.S. Eliot's Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats, the record-breaking musical spectacular has captivated audiences in over 30 countries in 15 languages, is back on tour across North America. This tour features new sound design, direction, and choreography. 
CATS Comes To South Bend Through December 5th

CATS will perform in South Bend this weekend through Sunday, December 5th, 2021. Get a first look at the national tour cast in action!
CATS Will Return to the Fabulous Fox Theatre This December

The North American tour of CATS will stop in St. Louis at the Fabulous Fox Theatre December 21 - January 2.
Video: First Look at the New Company of CATS On Tour

Get your first look at the North American tour of CATS. The new production officially opened at RBTL’s Auditorium Theatre in Rochester, NY and will visit more than 50 cities in the 2021/2022 season. 
Photos: First Look at the New Company of CATS On Tour

Get your first look at the North American tour of CATS. The new production officially opened at RBTL’s Auditorium Theatre in Rochester, NY and will visit more than 50 cities in the 2021/2022 season. 
Full Cast and Dates Announced for CATS North American Tour

The full cast and a complete 2021/2022 tour route were announced today for the North American tour of CATS. The new production will visit more than 50 cities in the 2021/2022 season and beyond in 2023.
BWW Review: LUKAS MCFARLANE'S ASTORIA ENVISIONS A FANTASTICAL JOURNEY THRU THE HERE AND THE HEREAFTER at The Montalban Theatre

Lukas McFarlane is a very diversely talented dancer and choreographer. On St. Patrick's Day, March 17, 2019 at The Montalban Theatre, MacFarlane and Company presented a dazzling display of artistry and expression, as part of MOVES, a three-day Dance Festival held at the Montalban Theatre in Hollywood. https://www.themontalban.com   The MOVES performances included FUZE, Presented by Nick Young and Rhythmatic, March 15, which unfortunately I did not get to see. I am hoping to catch them sometime soon, as tap is my first love in dance; Entity Contemporary Dance, on March 16, who's Review I have already posted on Broadway World; and the piece de resistance, Lukas McFarlane's Epic Astoria.  

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