Christopher Gattelli
Breaking Down the 2026 Tony Awards Nominations (May 5, 2026)
2026 Tony Awards- The Nominees React (May 5, 2026)
2026 Tony Nominations - Show by Show (May 5, 2026)
BIO
CHRISTOPHER GATTELLI was awarded the 2012 Tony, Drama Desk, and Outer Critics Circle Awards for his choreography in Newsies. Broadway (choreographer): The King & I (Tony nomination), South Pacific (Tony and Outer Critics Circle nominations), My Fair Lady, War Paint, Amazing Grace, Casa Valentina, Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown, Sunday in the Park With George, Godspell, The Ritz, Martin Short: Fame Becomes Me, 13, High Fidelity. Off- Broadway: Dogfight (Lortel Award), Altar Boyz (Lortel Award, Callaway Award, Drama Desk Nom.), Bat Boy: The Musical (Lortel Award), 10 Million Miles, Adrift in Maco, tick,tick...BOOM!, I Love You Because. West End/London: South Pacific, Sunday in the Park with George, tick, tick...BOOM! National/International
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STAGE CREDITS
Productions
Writing
Awards and Nominations
Christopher Gattelli, Schmigadoon!
Christopher Gattelli, Schmigadoon!
Christopher Gattelli, Schmigadoon!
Christopher Gattelli, Schmigadoon!
Christopher Gattelli, Death Becomes Her
Christopher Gattelli, Death Becomes Her
Christopher Gattelli, Death Becomes Her
Christopher Gattelli, Death Becomes Her
Christopher Gattelli, Death Becomes Her
Christopher Gattelli, The Cher Show
Christopher Gattelli, SpongeBob SquarePants
Christopher Gattelli, SpongeBob SquarePants
Christopher Gattelli, My Fair Lady
Christopher Gattelli, My Fair Lady
Christopher Gattelli, SpongeBob SquarePants
Christopher Gattelli, The King and I
winner
Christopher Gattelli, Newsies The Musical
winner
Christopher Gattelli, Newsies
Christopher Gattelli, SILENCE! The Musical
winner
Christopher Gattelli, Newsies the Musical
winner
Christopher GattelliAltar Boyz
Christopher Gattelli, South Pacific
Christopher Gattelli, Rodgers & Hammerstein's South Pacific
winner
Christopher Gattelli, Altar Boyz
winner
Christopher GattelliBat Boy: The Musical
Videos
Video: Kaleigh Cronin Makes 'Helen Sharp' Debut in DEATH BECOMES HER
by Michael Major - 2025-07-23 10:54:14
Video: Jennifer Simard and Christopher Sieber Talk Viral DEATH BECOMES HER Line
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-06-03 10:21:06
Video: Megan Hilty & Jennifer Simard Sing 'The Confrontation' at MISCAST
by Michael Major - 2025-05-30 11:14:52
Video: Michelle Williams Recalls Meeting Michelle Williams: 'It Was Such a Tender Moment'
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-05-27 14:03:42
Video: Jennifer Simard and Michelle Williams Reflect on DEATH BECOMES HER Success on CBS MORNINGS
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-05-22 11:15:51
Video: Julia Mattison and Noel Carey Talk DEATH BECOMES HER Songwriting Process
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-05-16 12:12:09
Video: The Company of TAKE THE LEAD At Paper Mill Playhouses Performs 'Watch Me Move'
by A.A. Cristi - 2025-03-14 21:26:21
Video: Michelle Williams Talks Extravagant DEATH BECOMES HER Costume
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-03-14 14:17:12
Video: Megan Hilty Says DEATH BECOMES HER 'Is The Hardest I Have Ever Worked'
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-02-17 15:43:06
Kelly Rowland Encouraged Destiny's Child Bandmate Michelle Williams to Return to Broadway
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-02-11 15:19:42
Video: Michelle Williams Opens Up About Broadway Return on GOOD MORNING AMERICA
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-02-03 12:51:44
Video: DEATH BECOMES HER Cast Performs 'For The Gaze' on THE TONIGHT SHOW
by Stephi Wild - 2025-01-28 05:34:28
Videos: Watch Songs From SCHMIGADOON! Musical Including 'Corn Puddin'' & More
by Michael Major - 2025-01-22 11:19:54
Video: Watch the First SCHMIGADOON! Teaser From the Kennedy Center
by Michael Major - 2024-12-27 13:31:59
News
by Nicole Rosky - May 5, 2026
Still thinking about the Tony nominations? Us too! Check out some takeaways from today's big announcement and recap the full list and the nominees' reactions!
by Nicole Rosky - May 5, 2026
This year's nominees are checking in with BroadwayWorld to tell us all about how they got the news. Check back for live updates!
by Nicole Rosky - May 5, 2026
The nominations are in! Below, check out how each show fared individually in a full list of nominations by show. Follow us on BroadwayWorld throughout the day, as we'll bring you Tony nominee reactions, exclusive reports, surprises, behind the scenes coverage and oh, so much more!
by Nicole Rosky - May 5, 2026
BroadwayWorld's official Tony Awards coverage is here! Check out the 2026 Tony nominees here and follow us throughout the season for exclusive nominee interviews, special coverage and lots more!
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - May 5, 2026
The nominees for the 2026 Chita Rivera Awards recently met the press. BroadwayWorld was there and you can learn more about the event and check out photos here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 4, 2026
The 70th Annual Drama Desk Awards is set to be the largest gathering in the organization's seven-decade history — with the most Drama Desk winners and nominees, past and present, ever assembled for the ceremony.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2026
Nominations for the 2026 Chita Rivera Awards have been announced, which were chosen among shows and films that opened during the 2025-2026 season. Check out the full list of nominees here!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 29, 2026
Raúl Esparza and Helen J Shen will announce the 70th Annual Drama Desk Awards nominations on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 10:00AM ET. Check out the nominees so far and check back later for teh complete list.
by Luka Vonier - Apr 24, 2026
Ready to cross that bridge into the land of Schmigadoon!? The new musical celebrated its opening night earlier this week at the Nederlander Theatre. Watch in this video as the cast an creative team celebrate opening night!
by Stephi Wild - Apr 21, 2026
Isa Briones and Sepideh Moafi hosted the live announcement of the 2026 Outer Critics Circle Award Nominations. Check out the full list of nominations here!
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 21, 2026
Schmigadoon! is now open at the Nederlander Theatre! Alex Brightman & Sara Chase star — read what every major critic is saying in our full review roundup.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 20, 2026
The Drama League has announced the 2026 Drama League Awards Nominees, which include Chess, Heathers, Ragtime, The Rocky Horror Show, Cats: The Jellicle Ball, Titanique, Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York), and more. Check out the full list here!
by Stephi Wild - Apr 9, 2026
The 2026-27 season lineup has been announced for Broadway at the Tennessee Theatre. The season will kick of fin November with Death Becomes Her, and continue with The Great Gatsby, Mamma Mia!, The Sound of Music, Jersey Boys, and Hell's Kitchen.
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 4, 2026
Preview performances are underway at the Nederlander Theatre for Schmigadoon! From Saturday Night Live’s Lorne Michaels and based on the Universal Television and Apple Original award-winning series, the new musical features a book and Emmy Award–winning score by Cinco Paul, and direction and choreography by Tony Award-winner Christopher Gattelli. Watch in this video as the cast unpacks their roles
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 3, 2026
You can now get a first look photo of the cast and set of the Broadway production of Schmigadoon, starring Alex Brightman and more onstage at the Nederlander Theatre.
by Luka Vonier - Apr 2, 2026
Schmigadoon! has already been on quite a journey before taking up residence at the Nederlander Theatre. What started as a beloved, two-season, Apple Original series, was developed into a stage musical in 2025, and now arrives where are 'Golden Age' musicals belong- on Broadway. Ann Harada has been there for all of it.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 1, 2026
PNC Broadway in Columbus and CAPA have announced the 2026-2027 Season, headlined by the return of the legendary THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA in the spring of 2027. Learn more about the lineup here!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 31, 2026
Ahead of the first preview of Schmigadoon! on April 4, fans will have the opportunity to attend the show’s dress rehearsal on April 3 at 7:00 PM at the Nederlander Theatre. Learn more about how to attend the show here!
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 28, 2026
The Chita Rivera Awards and New York City Dance Alliance Foundation announced 15 semi-finalists for Broadway's Next Triple Threat, a talent search honoring Chita Rivera's legacy. Finalists will be named ahead of the live awards presentation on May 18.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 27, 2026
Regions Bank Broadway in Atlanta has announced its 2026/2027 season at the Fox Theatre. The lineup includes Hamilton, Death Becomes Her, and Buena Vista Social Club, alongside several Atlanta premieres.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Christopher Gattelli has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.
Christopher Gattelli has not appeared in the West End.
Outstanding Choreography (Drama Desk Awards) for Schmigadoon!, Outstanding Choreography (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Schmigadoon!, Best Choreography (Tony Awards) for Schmigadoon!, Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Schmigadoon!, OUTSTANDING DIRECTION OF A MUSICAL (Drama League Awards) for Death Becomes Her, Outstanding Choreography (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Death Becomes Her, Outstanding Direction of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Death Becomes Her, Best Choreography (Tony Awards) for Death Becomes Her, Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Death Becomes Her, Outstanding Choreographer (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Cher Show, The LaDuca Award for Outstanding Choreography (Drama Desk Awards) for SpongeBob SquarePants, Outstanding Choreographer (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for SpongeBob SquarePants, Outstanding Choreographer (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for My Fair Lady, Best Choreography (Tony Awards) for My Fair Lady, Best Choreography (Tony Awards) for SpongeBob SquarePants, Best Choreography (Tony Awards) for The King and I , Outstanding Choreography (Drama Desk Awards) for Newsies The Musical , Outstanding Choreographer (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Newsies, Outstanding Choreographer (The Lortels) for SILENCE! The Musical, Best Choreography (Tony Awards) for Newsies the Musical, Outstanding Choreography (Kevin Kline Awards) for Altar Boyz, Outstanding Choreography (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for South Pacific, Best Choreography (Tony Awards) for Rodgers & Hammerstein's South Pacific, Outstanding Choreographer (The Lortels) for Altar Boyz and Outstanding Choreographer (The Lortels) for Bat Boy: The Musical.
Christopher Gattelli has won several prestigious awards, including: - Outstanding Choreography (Drama Desk Awards) for Newsies The Musical - Outstanding Choreographer (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Newsies - Best Choreography (Tony Awards) for Newsies The Musical - Outstanding Choreography (Kevin Kline Awards) for Altar Boyz - Outstanding Choreographer (The Lortels) for Altar Boyz - Outstanding Choreographer (The Lortels) for Bat Boy: The Musical.
Christopher Gattelli has written 1 shows including In Your Arms (Conceived by).
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