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Vincent Paterson is a world-renowned director and choreographer in film, theatre, Broadway, concert tours, opera, television, music videos and commercials. His iconic works include Michael Jackson'sSmooth Criminaland the famous ""lean"" as well as Madonna'sBlond Ambition Tour. He directed the operaManonwith Anna Netrebko and Rolando Villazon, Cirque de Soleil'sVIVA! ELVISand Berlin's first original production ofCABARET-the longest running play in Berlin's history.Film choreographies includeThe Birdcage,Dancer in the Dark,EvitaandHook.He resides in California with his husband, Rene Lamontagne.
“Vincent’s work is always imaginative and exciting, from his choreography for pop stars to his direction of a production of Evita I saw in Vienna, for which he found heart and nuance in the characters I hadn’t seen before. I look forward to his sharing some of his ‘secrets’ in this book.” —Stephen Schwartz, composer of Wicked, Pippin, and Godspell “The collaborations between Vincent Paterson and Michael Jackson and Madonna are groundbreaking.” —Toni Basil, choreographer and performer (“Mickey!”) “The impressive history of Vincent Paterson’s work and collaboration with iconic artists is phenomenal and will last forever.” —Barbara Mandrell “Vincent’s depth as a director created an inspiring adventure on the creation of the opera, Manon.” —Anna Netrebko, Opera Diva “Vincent Paterson’s ingenious style of dance captivated millions of people.” —Paula Abdul “[The Way You Make Me Feel] surely is the best video ever made.” —Steven Spielberg “I look at your work and think how wonderful it is and how much you have given me and the picture (The Birdcage).” —Mike Nichols “You are so talented and it’s always a pleasure to collaborate with you.” —Madonna, The Blond Ambition Tour
