Stephen Mear, Date of Birth

    

Stephen Mear

British dancer

Date of Birth: 19-Feb-1964

Profession: choreographer, dancer

Zodiac Sign: Pisces


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About Stephen Mear

  • Stephen Mear (born 1964) is an English Dancer, Choreographer and Director best known for his award-winning work in musical theatre.
  • In 2005, Mear and co-choreographer Sir Matthew Bourne won the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Choreography, for their work on the new West End musical Mary Poppins.
  • This production later transferred to Broadway in 2006, being nominated for the Tony Award for Best Choreography in 2007.
  • Mear choreographed the Broadway musical of Disney's The Little Mermaid (2007–08).
  • Mear also Choreographed Sunset Boulevard in the West End (2016) and on Broadway (2017), starring Glenn Close.
  • In recognition of his achievements, in 2006 and 2015 Mear was the recipient of a Carl Alan Award, an award voted for by leading dance organisations in the United Kingdom.
  • In 2010, Stephen Mear won a Laurence Olivier Award for best Theatre Choreographer for his work on Hello Dolly at the Open Air Theatre, Regent's Park, he was also a choreographer for So You Think You Can Dance (UK), in the category broadway. Olivier Award Nominations include; Gypsy (2016), Kiss Me Kate (2013), Crazy for You (2012), Sweet Charity (2011), Sinatra (2007), Singin' in the Rain (2001) and Soul Train (2000). TV credits include; The Tracey Ullman Show - (Library number - BBC1 2016), Gypsy - Live at the Savoy (BBC4 2015), The Vote - Donmar Warehouse Live on More4 (UK Election night 2015), Psychobitches - Samantha Spiro as Judy Garland, Sheila Reid as Margot Fonteyn (Sky Arts 2012), So You Think You Can Dance (2009-2010) Victoria Wood's Christmas Special (BBC/DVD 2009) Acorn Antiques The Musical (BBC/DVD) Music Videos include; Number 1 - by Goldfrapp.
  • The Importance of Being Idle - by Oasis (In 2006 the video won the Shockwaves NME award for best video and in 2005 it was also nominated for a Q award His partner is dance teacher and Choreographer Mark Smith, who is deaf.
  • Mear was co-choreographer for Mary Poppins, created the entire "sign language" combination/idea for the show's hit musical number Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious, because of the knowledge of sign language he had.

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