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Jul 24, 2015 · 1 When asked what it is that helps him to bring dances to life, Kenny answered: 1.1 “So when music and dance become part of the storytelling it’s fairly simple for me when you can turn a page and there’s a reason for it to exist.” ~Kenny Ortega. 2 On why this musical hold the most special memories for him….
Apr 9, 2021 · The songs feel very Broadway – which isn’t a bad thing – but for most of Kenny Ortega's movies, they usually lean more towards the pop crowd rather than Broadway. However, it’s still a ...
Sep 15, 2020 · I know Disney stages Hocus Pocus in one of their parks in Orlando, Florida, every Halloween as a 20-minute show. It is quite an attraction. Lots of people gather around to watch it, and they play ...
Oct 2, 2008 · Music was a constant in the Ortega home when Kenny and his brother, Mark, and sister, singer-actress Debra Lee Ortega, were growing up. “When I was a little boy, I remember watching my mother ...
Kenny Ortega began his film career as a choreographer in the 1980 romantic fantasy musical film ‘Xanadu’. He worked alongside choreographer Gene Kelly. Other films he worked as a choreographer in include ‘St. Elmo’s Fire’ (1985), ’Pretty in Pink’ (1986) and ‘Dirty Dancing’ (1987). He has won awards for his work in popular ...
Kenny Ortega began his career as an Actor at the age of 13 performing in San Francisco Bay Area theater. At 18, Kenny landed a leading role in the original San Francisco and National Touring Productions of the Musical Hair. In the 1980s, he became known for his stage direction and choreography of the A&M pioneer recording artists, The Tubes.
Jan 20, 2021 · In the early aughts, Kenny Ortega had directed a string of “Ally McBeal” and “Gilmore Girls” episodes, but what he really wanted was to return to making movies. So he asked his agents to ...
