A work in constant progress (and occasional regress).
Alias:
Michelle Johnson
Michelle Johnston Sellers
Birthplace:
California, USA
Born:
October 4, 1964
Michelle Johnston, a highly sought-after director, choreographer, and movement coach, has over 20 years of experience in the business. In front of the camera or behind it, Michelle always brings her experience and expertise to the table. Michelle’s latest directorial work is the Nickelodeon made-for-TV movie, “Blurt”, starring Jace Norman and JoJo Siwa. She also recently directed and produced the 2016 film, “A Cinderella Story: If the Shoe Fits” for Freeform and Disney Channel. Her work as a choreographer can be seen on television in such shows as “Castle”, “Mistresses”, “Parks & Recreation”, “American Dreams”, and “Mad Men”, and in films like “A Cinderella Story”, “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button”, and “Gangster Squad”. Michelle has also worked with such stars as Jane Krakowski, Keanu Reeves, Brad Pitt, Cate Blanchett, Demi Moore, and John Travolta to name a few. Michelle served as choreographer on Madonna’s “Who’s That Girl” World Tour and segments of the “Girlie Show” World Tour which took her career to a whole new level. She has worked with artists like Alicia Keys, Ritchie Sambora, Lil’ Kim, Hillary Duff, and Kelly Rowland. Michelle has also been in demand in the Broadway scene, working with Oscar nominated actress, Lesley Ann Warren in “Dream” as well as touring with the Tony Award winning show, “Fosse” in one of the lead roles. Michelle continues to find new and exciting venues in which to develop and showcase her broad scope of talent.
Choreographer:
1993 Madonna: The Girlie Show - Live Down Under
1998 The Odd Couple II
2006 The Break-Up
2008 Another Cinderella Story
2008 The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
2011 A Cinderella Story: Once Upon a Song
2011 Sharpay's Fabulous Adventure
2019 A Cinderella Story: Christmas Wish
Director:
1993 Madonna: The Girlie Show - Live Down Under
1998 The Odd Couple II
2006 The Break-Up
2008 Another Cinderella Story
2008 The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
2011 A Cinderella Story: Once Upon a Song
2011 Sharpay's Fabulous Adventure
2016 A Cinderella Story: If the Shoe Fits
2018 Blurt!
2019 A Cinderella Story: Christmas Wish
2021 A Cinderella Story: Starstruck
Executive Producer:
1993 Madonna: The Girlie Show - Live Down Under
1998 The Odd Couple II
2006 The Break-Up
2008 Another Cinderella Story
2008 The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
2011 A Cinderella Story: Once Upon a Song
2011 Sharpay's Fabulous Adventure
2016 A Cinderella Story: If the Shoe Fits
2018 Blurt!
2019 A Cinderella Story: Christmas Wish
2021 A Cinderella Story: Starstruck
Producer:
1993 Madonna: The Girlie Show - Live Down Under
1998 The Odd Couple II
2006 The Break-Up
2008 Another Cinderella Story
2008 The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
2011 A Cinderella Story: Once Upon a Song
2011 Sharpay's Fabulous Adventure
2016 A Cinderella Story: If the Shoe Fits
2018 Blurt!
2019 A Cinderella Story: Christmas Wish
2021 A Cinderella Story: Starstruck
Writer:
1993 Madonna: The Girlie Show - Live Down Under
1998 The Odd Couple II
2006 The Break-Up
2008 Another Cinderella Story
2008 The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
2011 A Cinderella Story: Once Upon a Song
2011 Sharpay's Fabulous Adventure
2016 A Cinderella Story: If the Shoe Fits
2018 Blurt!
2019 A Cinderella Story: Christmas Wish
2021 A Cinderella Story: Starstruck
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