Meet Gary John La Rosa
Director · Choreographer · Event Staging
Director and Choreographer Gary John La Rosa
Photo credit: John Moore
This site introduces the work of Gary John La Rosa, a creative, skilled professional (SDC) theatrical director-choreographer. As you navigate around, you will find a host of information including a biography, resume, venues, and awards, references, review excerpts, and an extended gallery of production shots and video clips.
Gary John happily works as a director, choreographer or both. He has significant experience in both musical theatre and non-musical work and works in the theatrical, corporate and educational arenas. His endeavors have taken him to four continents and all types of venues, from indoor to outdoor, including proscenium, thrust, and in the round. His training took place in numerous NYC studios and he earned a degree in theatre and dance from UCLA. He brings over 25 years of professional work experience to the table.
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NEWS HIGHLIGHTS
In this candid Canvas Rebel interview, Gary John La Rosa discusses the unique journey of his career, the joys, and challenges of directing a musical and what drives him both creatively and artistically.
CanvasRebel | “Meet Gary John La Rosa”
Finger Lakes Opera's Artistic Director Gerard Floriano continues his new video-podcast series Behind the Curtain featuring conversation between him and Gary John La Rosa. FLO fans will remember La Rosa’s work as he has directed several productions including I Love a Piano, An Evening with Rodgers and Hammerstein and, of course, the 2018 mainstage production of Die Fledermaus.
Why do we love Fiddler on the Roof? How did a milkman from a Russian shtetl became a Broadway star and a hero of postwar American culture? Listen to Kurt Andersen interview Hal Prince, Sheldon Harnick, Gary John La Rosa and others as they speak about one of America's most enduring musicals.
Topol, two-time Golden Globe-winner and Tony- and Oscar-nominated star and Grammy Award-winner Joshua Bell, one of the world's most celebrated violinists joined the LARGEST-EVER reunion of original Broadway, revival, and film stars to honor Pulitzer Prize- and Tony Award-winner Sheldon Harnick on his 90th Birthday and The National Yiddish Theatre – Folksbiene's Centennial year! Gary John co-directed and conceived this historic evening.
PLAYBILL
Anatevka Alums Make a Joyful Noise for Fiddler at 50
http://www.playbill.com/article/anatevka-alums-make-a-joyful-noise-for-fiddler-at-50-com-322337
Gary John won not one – but two awards! His production of Fiddler on the Roof at Barrington Stage Company (starring Brad Oscar) was nominated in five categories and Gary John won both Best Direction – Large Theatre and Best Choreography – Large Theatre.
Read how Gary John is carrying on the "tradition":
http://www.mtishows.com/news/carrying-on-fiddlers-traditions
Read Peter Filichia's article about Gary John's production of Aida at Montclair State University.
http://www.mtishows.com/news/filichia-features-aida-radames-and-amneris
RECENT PRODUCTIONS
“…a monumental production directed and choreographed by Gary John La Rosa, that stunningly weaves a rich and joyous tapestry of laughter, tears, and joy.”
– BroadwayWorld.com
