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Marguerite Derricks

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Choreographer b. 1961

Marguerite Pomerhn-Derricks (born 1961), professionally known as Marguerite Derricks, is a former ballerina and choreographer from Buffalo, New York. Derricks studied ballet at the National Ballet School of Canada; she admired Karen Kain. Derricks was behind the choreography of two films similar in their subject matter, Striptease (1996) and Showgirls (1995). Some of her more noted works include the Austin Powers films, 10 Things I Hate About You (1999), Donnie Darko (2001), Little Miss Sunshine (2006), and Spider-Man 3 (2007). Her TV credits include The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Westworld, American Horror Story, and Bunheads. After the first Austin Powers film, she became famous and increased…

Also credited on2 works

Sister Act
Wonderland

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In the literature1 passages

  • A CLASS ACT Music/Lyrics, Edward Kleban; Book, Linda Kline and Lonny Price; Director, Lonny Price; Orchestrations, Larry Hochman; Musical Director, David Loud; Incidental Music, Todd Ellison; Choreography, Marguerite Derricks; Set, James Noone; Costumes, Carrie Robbins; Lighting, Kevin Adams; Sound, Acme Sound Partners; General Manager, D…theatre-pdfs/Theatre World/Theatre World, 2000-01 Season, v. 57 (Willis).txt

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