SMOKEY JOE’S CAFE |  sierra repertory theatre

   director/choreographer  

   new conception

UNION DEMOCRAT - Patricia Harrelson

1. •“Smokey Joe’s Cafe lights theatrical fire that rages at a blistering pace to stir the heart and soul with steamy vitality.
   

2. •“Director Troy Magino dives in and explores desire and sexuality in Lieber’s and Stoller’s songs. This show is about sexy, steamy relationships the old romantic yearning heard in the pop music of earlier generations jacked up with a beat and an attitude that openly acknowledges sexual attraction.
   

3. •“However, it is a tribute to Magino’s skill that he has capitalized on the seductive style of the original packaging without creating a show that is unfriendly to families. In fact, the infectious melodies and delightful array of novelty songs make this show work on multiple levels.
   

4. •“To this end, Magino has gathered performers full of personal charm and skill who infuse the show with genuine personality.”
   

5. •“That’s the musical treat you’ll get a “Smokey Joe’s Cafe,” with the notable addition of the director’s sly, time-warped interpretation, the actor’s uniquely personal delivery, and the top notch band’ transcendent tempo. Without a doubt, this production promises hot entertainment to music lovers of any age. “
   

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BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO   |  cabrillo music theatre 

   director/choreographer  |  west coast premiere 

   new conception for large house

 

Bill Handel from KFI 640 AM says:

1. •"A lot like Mamma Mia except this one works! ...you're singing and dancing along- there was a woman in front of me, I almost bashed her head in because she was singing and dancing to every song! (laughs) Ah- what a great time!"   
   

VARIETY - Julio Martinez

1. •“under the guidance of viable helmer Troy Magino, instills an infectious vitality into the proceedings, powering through...”
   

LA TIMES - Philip Brandes **4  STARS - LA TIMES RATING**

1. •“The show's creators obviously did their homework - thanks to Troy Magino’s breezy staging.”
   

BACKSTAGE, By Les Spindle - **CRITIC'S PICK- BACKSTAGE**

1. •"...the incomparable efforts of director-choreographer Troy Magino...make for a cornucopia of delights...
   

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ALTAR BOYZ  |  musical theatre west

   director/choreographer/video projections

   united states regional premiere   |  new conception

LA TIMES, David Nichols -  **CRITIC’S PICK - LA TIMES**

1. •“Sinfully entertaining...  with enough energy to end global warming yesterday...Blissfully enjoyable”
   

BACKSTAGE, By Les Spindle - **CRITIC’S PICK - BACKSTAGE**  

1. •"offers divine entertainment....The cherry on top of this irresistible confection is a heartwarming message of love and spirituality that shines through the goofy proceedings
   

2. •“marvelously performed and flawlessly mounted rendition.
   

3. •“Distinct and solid characterizations elevate this piece beyond the limited range of a musical revue. Besides singing and dancing with panache, sly humor and subtle poignancy with dexterity and style.”
   

4. •“Director-choreographer Troy Magino ensures a briskly entertaining and meticulously polished 90-minute production...”
   

5. •“...including uproarious [video] footage of the cast greatly enhance the show... Providing a heavenly time, Altar Boyz melds satire and sentiment to joyous effect.
   

BROADWAY WORLD, James Sims

1. •“There is a praise-worthy effort afoot.... director-choreographer Troy Magino spin on Altar Boyz is sexy and soulful, proving the Christian boy-band camp fest can work as a well-oiled regional machine.”
   

EVENT NEWS, Joseph Sirota 

1. •“Cheers for Dir/Chor Troy Magino who balances as much high energy entertainment and warm fuzzy moments in 90 minutes as you will find anywhere...Altar Boyz looks good, sounds goods, moves real good and makes us feel good.”
   

STAGE SCENE LA, Steven Stanley - **WOW  PICK**

1. •“I can attest that [Magino’s] staging equals and even surpasses the original!
   

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3. •“Credit director-choreographer Troy Magino for taking the best of the original vision and adding his own inspiration.”
   

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THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE  |  musical theatre west  

    director/choreographer

    based on the B’way production w. additional new direction/choreography

L.A. TIMES F. Kathleen Foley - **RECOMMEND PICK - LA TIMES** 

1. •"Director Troy Magino, musical director Dennis Castellano and talented performers in the lead roles salvage genuine charm from their material."
   

BACKSTAGE - Les Spindle -  **CRITIC’S PICK - BACKSTAGE**  

1. •“...Director/Choreographer Troy Magino's stylish and joyous production takes us back to the glory days of lighthearted musical comedy.”
   

2. •...His rendition is far superior to the national touring edition”
   

3. •...the show looks like a Technicolor dream come true”
   

4. •...Magino's choreography is likewise magnificent...MTW, raising the bar for quality in recent seasons, makes a quantum leap forward this time.”
   

ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER - Eric Marchese

1. •“...it's also clear, through Troy Magino's staging... is a lighthearted lark with the genuine flavor of the Jazz Age and a heart as big as Manhattan”
   

2. •...The songs and scenes choreographed by Magino, capture the verve and spirit associated with the Roaring '20s...The graceful pas de deux on a skyscraper ledge is outright sweet”
   

3. •....“As a den of iniquity, the speak-easy scene roars with energy...  while the steno pool tap-dance number delivers high hilarity.”
   

TOP 10 in LA THEATRE AWARD (only musical named) - IN MAGAZINE

1. •“Yes, I know. You saw the national tour at the Ahmanson two years ago.  Well guess what?  MTW offered a superior staging...”
   

2. •...This Tony-winning tuner is a big improvement over the 1967 Julie Andrews film that spawned it, and the MTW production was one fan-tabulous hoot.”
   

3. •...Special salute to Director/Choreographer Troy Magino.”
   

THE GAZETTE - Harry Saltzgaver

1. •“Modern Millie” Is Thoroughly Entertaining Production”
   

2. •Choreography shined, voices soared and the laugh lines arrived right on cue.”
   

3. •Troy Magino did double duty as director and choreographer, thus insuring that every tap was placed right  on cue.”
   

4. •The stenographer number alone was worth the price of admission.”
   

1. from the LA Regional Premiere of Thoroughly Modern Millie at Musical Theatre West

PRODUCTION

1. •Troy returned to SIERRA REP to direct and choreograph a newly inspired SMOKEY JOE’S CAFE that “lights theatrical fire that rages at a blistering pace to stir the heart and soul with steamy vitality.” Featuring one heck of a talented cast ... click here for more details.
   

2. •Troy had a great time collaborating with Director Carlos Mendoza where he choreographed HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL for Starlight Theatre’s new artistic team. The show featured American Idol’s, Arianna Afsar as Gabriella and a host of San Diego’s newest talent that would make your head spin.
   

3. •Collaborating with Tony winner, John Rubinstien, Troy was proud to serve as choreographer on BRIGADOON for USC’s School of Theatre.  Steven Stanley raves, “don’t be surprised if you see some of the names in this review starring in major professional productions and maybe even appearing on Broadway someday. They’re that good.“
   

TELEVISION

1. •Troy choreographed a waltz on THE YOUNG & THE RESTLESS with Kristoff St. John, Eva Marcille, Jamia Nash.
   

PRIVATE AND GROUP STUDY

1. •Troy is currently teaching private classes and soon will be starting group classes.  Classes range from audition prep, song interpretation, monologue prep, and group musical theatre lab.  For more info click here.
   

MASTER CLASSES

1. •Troy will be teaching musical theatre dance as a part of the “MAKING IT TO BROADWAY” Intensive in LA, featuring composer Jason Robert Brown (13, LAST FIVE YEARS, PARADE, SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD), Jason Alexander (SEINFELD, Artistic Director of REPRISE), and composer Jeff Marx (AVENUE Q).

troy magino

         director |  choreographer  |  concept development  |  instruction

                             

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