Reviews & recognition

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A CHORUS LINE

Moonlight Ampitheatre

“Whether you know every number inside and out, or are experiencing the hit for the first time, Guerrero’s interpretation at the Moonlight Amphitheatre in Vista, is a memorable tribute to the lives of Broadway  dancers.”
San Diego Story

"It definitely scores a 10."

The Coast News Group

“The production directed and choreographed by Hector Guerrero is a  sparkling gem that lovingly and faithfully re-creates the show’s  original steps, while bringing a contemporary naturalism to its  characters.”
San Diego Union-Tribune

“ ...The dancing is terrific, the musical numbers are timeless, the voices are all excellent and the passion of the dancers, on a scale  of one to ten, hits a ten.”
San Diego Jewish Times
 

“[Guerrero] has served as director/ choreographer for the show five times, re-staging  the musical’s original choreography created by Bennett and Bob Avian... 'even though “A Chorus Line” is closing in on its 50th birthday, it stands the test of time.'"

San Diego Union-Tribune

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A CHORUS LINE

Welk Resort Theatre

“Guerrero has done a savvy job selecting actors who can embody the show’s full range of personalities.”
San Diego Union Tribune
 

“A Passionate and Raw Emotional Journey of Love. Audience loved and appreciate Director and Choreographer Hector Guerrero who stuck to the original 1975 version of the Broadway Show.”
Splash Magazine
 

“The Welk Resort Theatre presents this iconic winner of nine Tonys - wonderfully directed by Hector Guerrero... Guerrero (who set the original Michael Bennett show) has found the right cast.”
San Diego Gay and Lesbian News
 

“Director/Choreographer Guerrero preserves the angst and passion of working dancers and actors. His cast is diverse and enthralling, and the dancing is eye-popping, from the opening - step kick kick leap kick touch - to the feel-good finale with the full cast of 19 in sparkling  costumes.”
San Diego Story
 

“At the Welk Resort Theatre, Director/ Choreographer, Hector Guerrero, who did a  tremendous job with WEST SIDE STORY last year at Moonlight Stage Productions, is re-creating the iconic Michael Bennett choreography, with a 25-member cast of triple threats - who dance, sing and act superbly.”
“The stunning uniformity of the group choreography is offset by the poignant solo numbers about difficult childhoods saved by escaping to dance.”
Center Stage (KSDS San Diego Jazz 88.3)
 

“This is a high energy musical with great performances that is well worth seeing again for those who already seen the musical and certainly worth seeing for the first time if you never seen A CHORUS LINE.”
Vista Press

BWW Interview: I CAN DO THAT, Hector Guerrero's Sojourn Across A Chorus Line

A wide ranging interview on Hector's evolution and fascinating career. "I had a passion for dance. I would go to rehearsals even when not called. I was so hungry to learn."

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WEST SIDE STORY

Moonlight Ampitheatre

“...Unforgettable moves are spectacularly executed by a mega-talented cast, providing the best dancing seen on any local stage in a long time. “

Times of San Diego 

“Hector Guerrero’s reproduction of the original Jerome Robbins choreography are expertly executed.”

San Diego Union Tribune

“...The choreography is the star of the show, though it has some competition from the fine acting and a boffo 29-piece orchestra.”

San Diego Gay and Lesbian News

“Choreographer Hector Guerrero brings every distinctive finger snap and threatening melee from the source.  He also retains the poignant dream sequence that is often cut from productions.  You may have seen the show before, but it’s wonderfully performed here.”

San Diego Story

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EVITA

Musical Theatre West

"Hector Guerrero's choreography is outstanding as an ensemble of 20+ great singers/dancers move continuously and fluidly around the principals ."

BroadwayWorld

"Choreographer Hector Guerrero adds his own ingenious touches throughout, giving his crackerjack ensemble as much fancy footwork you'd expect in a 'dancy' show rather than one best remembered for its vocalizing leads." 

StageSceneLA

"Director Larry Carpenter, music director David Lamoureux and choreographer Hector Guerrero generate dramatic excitement and realism through a huge cast with a 30-person ensemble, which creates credible crowd scenes."

Los Angeles Daily News

"...Choreography by Hector Guerrero is creative and works seamlessly with the music and the story."

Signal Tribune

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IN THE HEIGHTS 

Musical Theatre West

"...with choreographer Hector Guerrero, the show rocks and will be a huge hit for MTW."

"...and with Guerrero's mesmerizing choreography, the entire cast are on a never-ending high."

BroadwayWorld

"Hector Guerrero's choreography generates visual excitement in large-scale, cast-wide numbers such as the jangly opening number "In the Heights," the glitzy, lively Act One closer "The Club," and "Carnaval del Barrio," which brims with joyful abandon."

Orange County Register

"Hector Guerrero's choreography generates visual excitement in large-scale, cast-wide numbers."

Press-Telegram

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MY FAIR LADY 

Candlelight Pavilion 

"...With Hector Guerrero's excellently modulated choreographic moves, they are in fine form, as in the opening Covent Garden scene and in the scene in the 'Ascot Gavotte' at the end of Act 1."

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OLIVER! 

Musical Theatre West

"Guided skillfully by director James A. Rocco and choreographer Hector Guerrero, the ensemble are fantastic.  It is difficult to find kids who can sing, dance and act, and that is most likely the reason this show is not mounted that frequently.  MTW has found its triple threats."

BroadwayWorld

"... Choreographer Hector Guerrero's infectious dance steps in production number after production number."

StageSceneLA 

"The group numbers are vivid and varied, thanks also to choreographer Hector Guerrero, who recognizes the many talents and few limitations of the child ensemble, giving them complex patterns they impressively perform."

Orange County Register 

"Guerrero's choreography is likewise clever, and even ingenious in places, often utilizing inventive 'stage pictures' and tableaux, which spring out of, and compliment Rocco's direction superbly.... 'Consider Yourself' for which he's fashioned a frisky, frothy, frolic through London's infamous Piccadilly Circus (which also features some Grade-A group harmonies to match some first-rate footwork!). To follow this up, his staging of 'Be Back Soon' is itself a lively toe-tapping intermezzo toward the close of the first act.  After intermission, 'Oom Pah Pah' generates another opportunity for more variety in dance-forms as he interjects snippets of a jaunty Polka."

Buck-ing Trends

"... Hector Guerrero's rollicking choreography, particularly and exuberantly Dickensian, adds major hoofing to 'Consider Yourself,' 'It's a Fine Life,' and 'Who Will Buy?' production numbers."

Stage and Cinema 

"... Simply spectacular.  As a theatre professional, I have lost count of how many productions of 'OLIVER!' I have seen, but after seeing Musical Theatre West's production, I feel like I haven't seen it until now."

The Grunion Gazette 

"Director James A. Rocco, choreographer Hector Guerrero and Ryan O'Connell, who did music direction prove their skills in taking such an outstanding show to the stage."

Signal Tribune

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