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BIO

Neil Dorward is one of the most up and coming commercial theatre and TV directors in the world today.


Despite his relatively young age he has directed and choreographed? a number of critically acclaimed touring theatre shows in Europe, America and Australia.

Neil proudly directed "The Illusionists" franchise from its debut at Sydney Opera House, to London's Hammersmith Apollo (broadcast on ITV) to Broadway (Marriott Marquis) as part of the US Tour.

The next installment, 'The Illusionists 1903- The Golden Age of Magic', premieres in Australia in January 2015.

Other current projects include- 'Le Noir- The Dark Side of Cirque', and 'The Illusionists 2.0- The Next Generation of Magic.'

His recent credits include: Solid Gold Motown (Monaco Sporting Club), Rock around the Clock (Tropicana Hotel Las Vegas and US Tour), All Night Long (European Tour), and Spirit of Xmas, which opened in the world famous Kodak Theatre in Hollywood.
His most recent work, Man in the Mirror, was one of the highest grossing UK tours of 2011 and was the subject of a major European television series.
In early 2011 Neil directed Le Grand Cirque Adrenaline, a high octane Cirque spectacular that premiered at Sydney Opera House which toured internationally.

Productions

 
[Broadway, 2016]
Creative Producer
Director
 
[Broadway, 2015]
Director
Creative Producer
 
[Broadway, 2014]
Director/Choreographer

News


Celebrate The Holidays With THE ILLUSIONISTS MAGIC OF THE HOLIDAYS at NJPAC

Celebrate the holidays with the entire family at The Illusionists - Magic of the Holidays, a mind-blowing spectacle featuring the jaw-dropping talents of the most incredible illusionists on earth. This non-stop show is packed with thrilling and sophisticated magic of unprecedented proportions and will be at New Jersey Performing Arts Center on Thursday, December 7th 2023 at 8 p.m.
Cirque du Soleil's MAD APPLE Premieres at New York-New York Hotel in Las Vegas

Learn about Mad Apple and how to get tickets to the newest Las Vegas production from Cirque du Soleil at New York-New York Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. Mad Apple is a high-energy cocktail of comedy, music, dance and high-flying acrobatics that delivers New York’s wildest night out under the Vegas lights.
Cirque du Soleil's New Las Vegas Show MAD APPLE to Debut This May

With nearly four decades at the forefront of groundbreaking entertainment, Cirque du Soleil will debut a completely new and wickedly fun Las Vegas production – Mad Apple – at New York-New York Hotel & Casino on May 26, 2022. Mad Apple will be a delicious Cirque du Soleil cocktail of music, comedy, magic and mayhem that puts NYC nightlife under the Las Vegas lights.
VIDEO: Watch THE ILLUSIONISTS Star Chris Cox Read Minds on TODAY SHOW

A holiday-themed edition of a?oeThe Illusionists,a?? a cavalcade of magic and stunts, is running on Broadway for a limited time. Chris Cox, who calls himself a mind-reader who doesn't read minds, share a preview of the show live on TODAY a?" and amazes Craig Melvin!
BWW Review: THE ILLUSIONISTS Return to Broadway With MAGIC OF THE HOLIDAYS

'Don't worry, you can laugh. Your children don't get the jokes,' the wise guy British comic Paul Dabeck, a/k/a The Trickster glibly remarks after a slightly naughty comment as he hosts THE ILLUSIONISTS: MAGIC OF THE HOLIDAYS.
BWW Interview: Theatre Life with Jenn Rapp

Today's subject Jenn Rapp is making the holiday season all the more magical as the Associate Director (AD) of the international magic extravaganza The Illusionists. The show begins a DC return engagement this evening December 3rd at the National Theatre. It will play there through December 8th.
Neil Simon Theatre Box Office Is Opening Today For THE ILLUSIONISTS " MAGIC OF THE HOLIDAYS

The Neil Simon Theatre box office (250 W. 52nd Street) opens today for The Illusionists a?" Magic Of The Holidays, the mind-blowing holiday spectacular that showcases the jaw dropping talents of the most incredible illusionists on earth. Performances run Friday, November 29 through Sunday, January 5.
THE ILLUSIONISTS Will Take on LA April 2020

Broadway in Hollywood announces that THE ILLUSIONISTS a?" Live From Broadway will play a limited one-week engagement at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood as part of its North American Tour, from April 14 a?" 19, 2020. Noted as the world's best-selling touring magic show, THE ILLUSIONISTS returns to Los Angeles on the heels of a highly successful multi-city tour and run on Broadway.
THE ILLUSIONISTS - MAGIC OF THE HOLIDAYS Returns To Broadway This Winter For Fifth Year

The Illusionists a?' Magic Of The Holidays will return to Broadway's Neil Simon Theatre (250 W. 52nd Street) for a record fifth holiday season, playing from Friday, November 29, 2019 through Sunday, January 5, 2020.
Black Violin, THE ILLUSIONISTS, And The Battle Of The Big Bands Highlight MPAC Programming May 16-18

Black Violin brings their 2019 http://blackviolin.net/shows/ to Mayo Performing Arts Center on Thursday, May 16 at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $29-$59.
BWW Review: THE ILLUSIONISTS - LIVE FROM BROADWAY: A Great Escape

THE ILLUSIONISTS - LIVE FROM BROADWAY can make you forget your troubles and get happy for a couple of hours. From start to finish, the six-member team of multi-talented performers takes turns completing stunning works of prestidigitation, illusion, and daring, mixed with charm, comedy, and extraordinary lighting and sound effects. THE ILLUSIONISTS has been on Broadway and traveling around the world for nearly a decade, so it is a finely-tuned machine that knows how to capture and hold an audience. The National Tour cast gracing the stage of the Emerson Colonial Theatre consists of Colin Cloud (The Deductionist), Raymond Crowe (The Unusualist), Paul Dabek (The Trickster), Jonathan Goodwin (The Daredevil), An Ha Lim (The Manipulator), and Sabine Van Diemen (The Sorceress), with a quartet of Magician's Assistants (Alison Karoly, Ashleigh McCready, Nick Raiano, Jesus Sepulveda Maldonado) whose athleticism and dance skills add some extra flair to the already hefty entertainment value.
THE ILLUSIONISTS Live From Broadway To Play The State Theatre For Two Nights

On the heels of a highly successful multi-city tour and run on Broadway, the world's best-selling touring magic show, THE ILLUSIONISTS - LIVE FROM BROADWAY will play the State Theatre on February 28th and March 1st as part of its North American tour in 2019.
Photo Flash: THE ILLUSIONISTS Bring Holiday Magic to Broadway

The Illusionists - Magic Of The Holidays, an all-new installment of the blockbuster world-famous touring magic spectacular, is now in performances at the Marquis Theatre (210 W. 46th Street). The special holiday engagement plays on Broadway through Sunday, December 30 only.
BWW Review: THE ILLUSIONISTS Return To Broadway With MAGIC OF THE HOLIDAYS

If there's such a thing as subtlety in the world of The Illusionists, that band of touring magicians that have frequently been making Broadway their winter home, it's evident in their latest visit, titled MAGIC OF THE HOLIDAYS.
Casting Announced For 2018 UK Tour of SANTA'S NEW SLEIGH

Christmas is fast approaching and Santa's Sleigh is nowhere to be found. Will lovable elves, Sprocket and Dibs be able to create a new sleigh in time or will Christmas have to be cancelled?
THE ILLUSIONSITS Comes to Vancouver in January

On the heels of a highly successful multi-city tour and run on Broadway, the world's best-selling touring magic show, THE ILLUSIONISTS - LIVE FROM BROADWAY (www.theillusionistslive.com), will play The Queen Elizabeth Theatre in Vancouver, January 15-20, 2019 as part of its North American tour. Tickets for THE ILLUSIONISTS will go on sale on Monday, November 26 at 10am and are available at BroadwayAcrossCanada.ca, Ticketmaster.ca or by calling 1-855-985-5000.  Group orders of 10 or more may be placed by calling 1-800-889-8457.
THE ILLUSIONISTS to Play Calgary

On the heels of a highly successful multi-city tour and run on Broadway, the world's best-selling touring magic show, THE ILLUSIONISTS - LIVE FROM BROADWAY (www.theillusionistslive.com), will play the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium in Calgary, January 8 - 13, 2019 as part of its North American tour in 2019. Tickets for THE ILLUSIONISTS will go on sale on Monday November 12 at 10am and are available at BroadwayAcrossCanada.ca, ticketmaster.ca, or by calling 1-855-985-5000. Group orders of 10 or more may be placed by calling 1-800-889-8457. Broadway Across Canada Subscribers can visit BroadwayAcrossCanada.ca or call 1.866.542.7469. Ticket prices start at $30.00.
THE ILLUSIONISTS Live From Broadway Come to Edmonton

On the heels of a highly successful multi-city tour and run on Broadway, the world's best-selling touring magic show, THE ILLUSIONISTS - LIVE FROM BROADWAY (www.theillusionistslive.com), will play the Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium in Edmonton on January 1- 6, 2019 as part of its North American tour in 2019. Tickets for THE ILLUSIONISTS will go on sale on Monday, November 12 and are available BroadwayAcrossCanada.ca, ticketmaster.ca, or by calling 1-855-985-5000. Group orders of 10 or more may be placed by calling 1-800-889-8457. Broadway Across Canada Subscribers can visit BroadwayAcrossCanada.ca or call by calling 1.866.542.7469. Ticket prices start at $30.00.
THE ILLUSIONISTS in Boston - Now on Sale!

On the heels of a highly successful multi-city tour and run on Broadway, the world's best-selling touring magic show, THE ILLUSIONISTS - LIVE FROM BROADWAY (www.theillusionistslive.com), will play the Emerson Colonial Theatre, an Ambassador Theatre Group Venue March 5 - 10, 2019 as part of its North American tour and the 2018-2019 Lexus Broadway In Boston Season. Broadway In Boston announced today that tickets for the upcoming Boston engagement will go on sale Sunday, November 4, 2018.
The Box Office is Now Open for the Return of THE ILLUSIONISTS

The Marquis Theatre box office (210 West 46th Street) opens today for The Illusionists - Magic Of The Holidays, an all-new installment of the blockbuster world-famous touring magic spectacular that arrives on Broadway beginning Friday, November 23 through Sunday, December 30, 2018.

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