Vincent Paterson

Interview: Choreographer Vincent Paterson's A Favorite of Michael Jackson & Madonna, But Not Sondheim

What do Madonna, Michael Jackson and Stephen Sondheim have in common? Choreographer extraordinaire Vincent Paterson! Vincent new book Icons and Instincts: Choreographing and Directing Entertainment’s Biggest Stars has just been released and Vincent will be appearing at Book Soup September 23, 2022, to sign copies of it.

BWW Feature: Dollmation Attack! Warren Wright's Barbie Dolls take on Fosse, Madonna, and I Love Lucy.

While sheltering in place since March, Brooklyn-based artist Warren Wright (aka Warrencito) took full advantage of his quarantine downtime. Combining his fascination with Barbie Dolls, iconic dance sequences, and stop-motion, he creates some astonishing videos. If you're a fan of Madonna, Bob Fosse, or even Lucy Ricardo—you're bound to find something joyful in the recreations Wright refers to as “Dollmation.”

VIDEO: EVERYBODY DANCE NOW! A Look Back at 'Where You Are' From KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN

In this time of social distancing and remaining responsibly indoors, we are all looking for ways to brighten our days and get moving any way we can! In the spirit of celebrating theater and providing motivation to get up and get shakin', we're taking a look back and paying tribute to some of the greatest dance numbers in musical theater history!

VIDEO: EVERYBODY DANCE NOW! A Look Back at 'And the Money Kept Rolling In (And Out)' From EVITA

In this time of social distancing and remaining responsibly indoors, we are all looking for ways to brighten our days and get moving any way we can! In the spirit of celebrating theater and providing motivation to get up and get shakin', we're taking a look back and paying tribute to some of the greatest dance numbers in musical theater history!

Get Answers4Dancers' With Vincent Paterson On April 24

On Friday, April 24, 2020 at 4:00 P.M. ET (1:00 P.M. PT), celebrity choreographer VINCENT PATERSON will be broadcasting a LIVE interview designed to encourage dancers during this uncertain time. Answers4Dancers is sponsoring this event and invites all dancers, no matter what stage of their careers, to join us.

BWW Review: Moves at the Montalban's Dance Festival Opens With Capezio A.C.E. Awards and Erik Saradpon's FORMALITY LIVE!

MOVES at The Montalban's Dance Festival Opens with the Capezio A.C.E. Awards Finalists' Performances and Erik Saradpon's Extraordinary Dance Company FORMALITY LIVE! The first two of four nights of the Annual Dance Festival, MOVES, smartly and efficiently produced by Break the Floor Productions, were filled with high energy, creativity abounding, energy-charged and inspired performances, including promising talent both new and emerging. Wednesday, January 15, 2020. Capezio A.C.E. Awards Finalists and Award Ceremony The Capezio A.C.E. Awards crowned a 2020 winner, playing to a jam-packed house at the historic Montalbán Theatre in Hollywood as part of the MOVES at The Montalbán dance festival produced by Break the Floor Productions and presented by Capezio. The illustrious panel of chosen judges, all esteemed dancers/choreographers, included Marguerite Derricks, Vincent Paterson, Anita Mann, Ray Leeper, Tony Selznick and Tessandra Chavez. All well-established and widely respected by their peers, these judges are the cream of the crop in the dance world and industry.

Winners Announced For the 2020 Capezio A.C.E. Awards For Choreography

The Capezio A.C.E. Awards crowned a 2020 winner at last night's ceremony that played to a packed house at the historic Montalbán Theatre in Hollywood as part of the MOVES at The Montalbán dance festival produced by Break the Floor Productions and presented by Capezio. The winner of the 2020 Capezio A.C.E. Award for outstanding choreography is choreographic team Grayson McGuire & Shiori Kamijo. Grayson and Shiori will receive a cash prize of $15,000 to be used towards the production of their own show at next year's MOVES at The Montalbán. The runner-up for this year's award, and the recipient of a $5,000 cash prize, is Noelle Marsh. There was a tie for second runner-up, each receiving $3,000, between Sarah Steben and Brandon Croisetiere. Hosted by hip-hop legend Kenny Wormald, the esteemed judging panel included such dance industry icons as Anita Mann, Marguerite Derricks, Ray Leeper, Vincent Paterson, Tony Selznick and Tessandra Chavez. Capezio and Break the Floor would like to thank all 26 choreographer finalists and their amazing dancers for competing in this year's awards.

20th Annual Directors Lab West to be Held in Pasadena in May 2019

Directors Lab West, under the direction of steering committee members Che'Rae Adams, Ernest Figueroa, Janet Miller, and Diana Wyenn, has announced its 20th annual conference for early and mid-career stage directors and choreographers.   Since its founding, over 600 directors and choreographers have participated in the Lab's week-long explorations of cutting edge thinking for the modern stage, including prominent artists such as Vincent Paterson, Marc Bruni, Lissa Wolpe and Gregg Daniel.  Hundreds of prominent guest artists have volunteered their time over the years to speak with Lab participants including luminaries such as Jack O'Brien, Randy Newman, Tonya Pinkins and Jason Alexander.  For full lists of past alumni and guest artists, please visit www.directorslabwest.com.  

BWW Review: THE 2018 WORLD CHOREOGRAPHY AWARDS OCTOBER 23, 2018 at The Saban Theatre

Produced and Presented by Cheryl Baxter-Ratliff and Allen Walls, in association with Break The Floor and held at the Saban Theatre in Beverly Hills, CA, there was an overwhelming turnout within the Dance Community to this event. There were reportedly 1,400 people attending. It was a spectacular evening! The all -inclusive 8th Annual WORLD CHOREOGRAPHY AWARDS. Because this is the 8th Annual Awards Ceremony, I feel a change has evolved regarding categories up for Awards. Wider acceptance of all forms of Dance, Interpretive Movement, new forms of technology and genres not considered previously. All-Inclusive is a modern term, but it's great to see that the WCA is embracing and incorporating so many more possibilities that qualify for our consideration.

BWW Review: CABARET at Tipi am Kanzleramt - It's all about location, location, location!

Watching CABARET in Berlin, near the original locations of Christopher Isherwood's Book 'I Am A Camera,' gives this Kander and Ebb classic even more dramatic weight than it could possibly have in a New York or London production.  At last night's Premiere of the revival of Director/Choreographer Vincent Paterson's production showed why Mr. Paterson has been called 'The Man Behind the Throne.'  Widely imitated, but never equaled, his work in Berlin is the best reason to watch this production. 

EVITA �" die Proben zur Wiederaufnahme haben begonnen!

Andrew Lloyd Webbers und Tim Rices Welterfolg EVITA ist auch nach der Sommerpause wieder bis Ende des Jahres in Wien zu sehen. Das Musical feierte unter der Regie von Hollywood-Star-Regisseur und -Choreograph Vincent Paterson, der bereits die Choreographie fur die Hollywood-Verfilmung von EVITA mit Weltstar Madonna entwarf, im Marz 2016 Premiere. Gestern starteten bei den VEREINIGTEN BÜHNEN WIEN die Proben fur die nachste Saison. Intendant Christian Struppeck begrußte die neuen Cast Mitglieder - allen voran Publikumsliebling Marjan Shaki, die die Titelrolle bis Mitte Oktober verkorpern wird und Musicalstar Felix Martin, der ab September in der Rolle des „Peron' zu sehen sein wird.

Dance Films Presents AN EVENING WITH VINCENT PATERSON 8/25

DANCE FILMS ASSOCIATION invites you to 'AN EVENING WITH VINCENT PATERSON' at the SVA Theatre on Thursday, August 25. The director and choreographer, who, with superstars Madonna and Michael Jackson, created some of the most iconic moments in pop culture, will take to the stage for a presentation of clips and imagery, and a discussion about his career with host Joseph A. Berger. Mr. Paterson will also read excerpts from his new memoir. A reception will immediately follow in the SVA Theatre lobby.

Fotos! Glanzvolle Premiere von EVITA wird am Ronacher Wien gefeiert

Am 9. Marz 2016 fand im Ronacher die Premiere von Andrew Lloyd Webbers und Tim Rices Kultmusical EVITA statt.  Neben Hollywood-Star-Regisseur und -Choreografen Vincent Paterson waren auch Dagmar Koller, Peter Weck, Ramesh Nair, Maria Kostlinger, Lilian Klebow, Chris Lohner, Isabel Weicken, Renate Brauner, Andreas Mailath-Pokorny, Peter Hanke u.v.m. mit dabei. Nach der Vorstellung stießen die Darsteller - allen voran Thomas Borchert (Peron),Drew Sarich (Che) und naturlich Wiens neue „Evita' Katharine Mehrling - und die Premierengaste bei der anschließenden Premierenfeier auf einen erfolgreichen Abend an.

Review Zusammenfassung: EVITA kehrt nach 35 Jahre wieder in deutscher Fassung nach Wien zurück

Andrew Lloyd Webbers und Tim Rices mit 7 Tony Awards, 6 Drama Desk Awards, einem Oscar und einem Grammy ausgezeichneter Welterfolg EVITA ist wieder in Wien zu sehen. Die Premiere fand vergangene Woche statt. Nach der Premiere spendete das anwesende Publikum begeisterten Beifall, die Kritiker außerten gemischte Meinungen. Wir haben hier die Pressestimmen zur neuen Inszenierung der Vereinigten Buhnen Wien zusammengefasst:

Applications Open for Directors Lab West 2016

The Directors Lab West Steering Committee is pleased to announce the opening of applications for its 17th annual Directors Lab West, Saturday, May 21 through Saturday, May 28, 2016. 

Cast für EVITA in Wien steht fest: Katharine Mehrling, Drew Sarich und Thomas Borchert in den Hauptrollen

Andrew Lloyd Webbers und Tim Rices mit 7 Tony Awards, 6 Drama Desk Awards, einem Oscar und einem Grammy ausgezeichneter Welterfolg EVITA wird endlich wieder in Wien zu sehen sein! Am 9. Marz 2016 ist große Gala-Premiere im Wiener Ronacher. In der Titelrolle der Eva Peron wird die mit vielfachen Preisen ausgezeichnete, bekannte deutsche Sangerin, Schauspielerin und Songwriterin Katharine Mehrling zu sehen sein. An ihrer Seite in den weiteren Hauptrollen darf man sich auf die Wiener Publikumslieblinge Drew Sarich als „Che" und Thomas Borchert als „Juan Peron" freuen. 

Vanessa Hudgens, Misty Copeland and Rita Moreno Among 2015 Industry Dance Honorees; Ceremony Tonight!

Broadway stars past, present and future will be honored at this year's Industry Dance Awards. 

Auditorium of Muzium Negara to Hold Special Musical DVD Screening of LOVING THE SILENT TEARS

A spectacular Broadway-style musical titled Loving the Silent Tears will be screened for the public on 9th August 2015 (Sunday) at the Auditorium of Muzium Negara Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Vanessa Hudgens, Misty Copeland and Rita Moreno Among 2015 Industry Dance Honorees

Broadway stars past, present and future will be honored at this year's Industry Dance Awards. 

Bijou Theatre's Opera in Cinema Series Presents MANON Today

The Bijou Theatre presents Manon by Jules Massenet, from the Staatsoper Unter den Linden in Berlin, as a part of their Opera in Cinema Series playing on a new day tonight, April 4th at 11:00am. Discussion of the Opera starts at 10:30am. Tickets are $20 for general admission seating.