Upcoming Projects

  • ANNE OF GREEN GABLES

    AVON THEATRE, STRATFORD
    APRIL 25 - OCTOBER 25, 2025

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  • SENSE AND SENSBILITY

    FESTIVAL THEATRE, STRATFORD
    MAY 28 - OCTOBER 25, 2025

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  • LIARS AT A FUNERAL

    PORT STANLEY FESTIVAL THEATRE
    JULY 16 - AUGUST 2, 2025

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  • JERSEY BOYS

    TWEED & CO THEATRE
    AUGUST 6 - 24, 2025

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  • 9 to 5: THE MUSICAL

    THOUSAND ISLAND PLAYHOUSE
    SEPTEMBER 30 - NOVEMBER 2, 2025

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MEET JULIE

Julie Tomaino is a Dora and Jessie Award winning theatre director, choreographer, and educator.

 FEATURED REVIEWS

Reviews
The Hamilton Spectator
Pollyanna: The Musical
“Stage-storming choreography… connected by evocative movement and tidy transitions”
The Hamilton Spectator
Pollyanna: The Musical
The Hamilton Spectator
Pollyanna: The Musical
Syracuse.com
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
“A triumph of design, direction, and bravura performance.”
Syracuse.com
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Syracuse.com
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Auburn Pub
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
“Feels as much like a religious experience as a theatrical one.”
Auburn Pub
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Auburn Pub
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Alberta Prime Times
Jersey Boys
“Oh, what a night!”
Alberta Prime Times
Jersey Boys
Alberta Prime Times
Jersey Boys
Edmonton Journal
Jersey Boys
“Entertains with famous songs and a colourful history.”
Edmonton Journal
Jersey Boys
Edmonton Journal
Jersey Boys
12thNight.ca
Jersey Boys
“Irresistible, thrilling, and the sort of night out you’ve been waiting for.”
12thNight.ca
Jersey Boys
12thNight.ca
Jersey Boys
BroadwayWorld
Jersey Boys
“A truly unmissable night of theatre.”
BroadwayWorld
Jersey Boys
BroadwayWorld
Jersey Boys
Colin Thomas
Kinky Boots
“Sexy, exploding with attitude… club-dance stellar.”
Colin Thomas
Kinky Boots
Colin Thomas
Kinky Boots
12thNight.ca
9 to 5
“Caffeinated… whether pratfalls or torchy numbers”
12thNight.ca
9 to 5
12thNight.ca
9 to 5
Vancouver Sun
Newsies
“Muscular, athletic choreography… drives the show”
Vancouver Sun
Newsies
Vancouver Sun
Newsies
BroadwayWorld
Newsies
“Tomaino’s choreography stood out… high-flying dance”
BroadwayWorld
Newsies
BroadwayWorld
Newsies
Inside Vancouver
Newsies
“Gender balance through casting… impressive choreography”
Inside Vancouver
Newsies
Inside Vancouver
Newsies
BroadwayWorld
Cabaret
“Dazzling choreography and impeccable direction”
BroadwayWorld
Cabaret
BroadwayWorld
Cabaret
Auburn Pub
On The Town
“Tour de force… knock-out performances and spot-on choreography”
Auburn Pub
On The Town
Auburn Pub
On The Town
The Post-Standard
On The Town
“Propelled by muscular dance by a dynamic ensemble”
The Post-Standard
On The Town
The Post-Standard
On The Town
NY Theatre Guide
On The Town
“Bravo to the creative artistic team… breathtaking”
NY Theatre Guide
On The Town
NY Theatre Guide
On The Town
Dance Magazine
That Man
“Style that feels like Fosse meets Stroman”
Dance Magazine
That Man
Dance Magazine
That Man
Industry Dance Magazine
The Girl in the Frame
“Tomaino plays up the actors strenghts”
Industry Dance Magazine
The Girl in the Frame
Industry Dance Magazine
The Girl in the Frame
Vancouver Presents
Shrek: The Musical
“The best thing to hit a Vancouver stage”
Vancouver Presents
Shrek: The Musical
Vancouver Presents
Shrek: The Musical
Vancouver Plays
Hairspray
“Every production number… super-smart choreography”
Vancouver Plays
Hairspray
Vancouver Plays
Hairspray
Vancouver Sun
Hairspray
“Better than the movie!”
Vancouver Sun
Hairspray
Vancouver Sun
Hairspray
Vancouver Presents
Hairspray
“Real star of this show is choreographer Julie Tomaino”
Vancouver Presents
Hairspray
Vancouver Presents
Hairspray
Richmond Review
Crazy for You
“Tomaino’s talent shines through”
Richmond Review
Crazy for You
Richmond Review
Crazy for You

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