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Rob Marshall Biography

Theater Director

Rob Marshall is a renowned theater director, born on October 17, 1960. He has achieved great success on Broadway and in the West End, known for his innovative contributions to musical theater.

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“Maybe because I come from choreography, I've always felt that there's something about action films that made it very natural for me to go that way. It's story through movement.”

Way Made Stories Action Film Felt Natural Movement Made It Choreography Action Films

Author:Rob Marshall

“The hardest part about directing is getting everyone on the same page.”

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“The thing about movie musicals is that there have been some brilliant ones, but when they're bad, they're really bad - big white elephants.”

Has Beens Bigs White Brilliant Elephants

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“As a director, you should choose a project that will educate you and enrich your life, because you're going to be doing it for two years.”

Should Years Two Directors Projects Two Years Educate

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“When you're doing an action set piece, it's very similar to choreography in a way because it's shot that way. It's meticulous how it's rehearsed. I mean, you have no idea.”

Way Mean Ideas Action Pieces Shots No Idea Choreography Meticulous

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“My great joy in working on anything is stepping out in front of the camera and working with the actors.”

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“It was actually the opposite of what a director once said to me. He said, 'Remember, everyone is here to serve you.' And as he walked away, I thought to myself, 'It's exactly the opposite: I'm here to serve everyone.”

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“I've never looked at a tax return without immediately losing consciousness.”

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“I could never have been an accountant. I got a D in math.”

Has Beens Math Accountants

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About the Author

Born: October 17, 1960
Known for: Theater Director
Quotes: 10

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