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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

Cats
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1982
Pouncival [Replacement]

Productions

Death Becomes HerDeath Becomes Her
 
[Broadway, 2024]
Choreographer
Director
My Fair LadyMy Fair Lady
 
[US Tour, 2019]
Choreographer
The Cher ShowThe Cher Show
 
[Broadway, 2018]
Choreographer
The King and IThe King and I
 
[West End, 2018]
Choreographer
The Cher ShowThe Cher Show
 
[Chicago, 2018]
Choreographer
My Fair LadyMy Fair Lady
 
[Broadway, 2018]
Choreographer
SpongeBob SquarePantsSpongeBob SquarePants
 
[Broadway, 2017]
Choreographer
War PaintWar Paint
 
[Broadway, 2017]
Choreographer
The King and IThe King and I
 
[US Tour, 2016]
Choreography
War PaintWar Paint
 
[Chicago, 2016]
Choreographer
The Spongebob MusicalThe Spongebob Musical
 
[Chicago, 2016]
Choreographer
In Your ArmsIn Your Arms
 
[San Diego, CA (Regional), 2015]
Director and Choreographer
Amazing GraceAmazing Grace
 
[Broadway, 2015]
Choreographer
The King and IThe King and I
 
[Broadway, 2015]
Choreography
Amazing GraceAmazing Grace
 
[Chicago, 2014]
Choreographer
Newsies The MusicalNewsies The Musical
 
[US Tour, 2014]
Choreographer
Newsies The MusicalNewsies The Musical
 
[Broadway, 2012]
Choreographer
Silence! The MusicalSilence! The Musical
 
[Off-Broadway, 2011]
Choreographer
Director
GodspellGodspell
 
[Broadway, 2011]
Choreographer
NewsiesNewsies
 
[Regional (US), 2011]
Choreographer
South PacificSouth Pacific
 
[West End, 2011]
Choreographer
Women On The Verge Of A Nervous BreakdownWomen On The Verge Of A Nervous Breakdown
 
[Broadway, 2010]
Choreographer
Godspell
 
[Broadway, 2008] Cancelled
Choreographer
13, A New Musical13, A New Musical
 
[Broadway, 2008]
Choreographer
South PacificSouth Pacific
 
[Broadway, 2008]
Choreographer
Sunday in the Park with GeorgeSunday in the Park with George
 
[Broadway, 2008]
Choreographer
The RitzThe Ritz
 
[Broadway, 2007]
Choreographer
Adrift in Macao
 
[Off-Broadway, 2007]
Choreographer
Choreographer
High FidelityHigh Fidelity
 
[Broadway, 2006]
Choreographer
How to Save the World and Find True Love in 90 Minutes
 
[Off-Broadway, 2006]
Director/Choreographer
How to Save the World and Find True Love in 90 Minutes
 
[Off-Broadway, 2006]
Director
Choreographer
Martin Short: Fame Becomes MeMartin Short: Fame Becomes Me
 
[Broadway, 2006]
Choreographer
I Love You Because
 
[Off-Broadway, 2006]
Choreographer
Sunday in the Park with George
 
[London Fringe, 2005]
Choreographer
Adrift in Macao
 
[Philadelphia, PA (Regional), 2005]
Choreographer
Tom Jones
 
[New York, 2005]
Choreographer
Altar Boyz
 
[US Tour, 2005]
Choreographer
tick, tick... BOOM!
 
[London Fringe, 2005]
Choreographer
The Baker's Wife
 
[Milburn, NJ (Regional), 2005]
Choreographer
Altar BoyzAltar Boyz
 
[Off-Broadway, 2005]
Choreographer
Choreographer
Hair
 
[Broadway, 2004]
Director
Choreographer
Adaptation
Director/Choreographer
Altar Boyz
 
[New York, 2004]
Choreographer
tick, tick... BOOM!
 
[Regional (US), 2004]
Choreographer
Tom Jones
 
[Regional (US), 2004]
Choreographer
O. Henry's Lovers
 
[Regional (US), 2003]
Choreographer
Chess
 
[Broadway, 2003]
Choreographer
tick, tick... BOOM!
 
[Off-Broadway, 2001]
Choreographer
Bat Boy
 
[Off-Broadway, 2001]
Choreographer

Writing

In Your Arms
Conceived by

Awards and Nominations

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2019 - Outstanding Choreographer

Christopher Gattelli, The Cher Show

Drama Desk Awards - 2018 - The LaDuca Award for Outstanding Choreography

Christopher Gattelli, SpongeBob SquarePants

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2018 - Outstanding Choreographer

Christopher Gattelli, My Fair Lady

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2018 - Outstanding Choreographer

Christopher Gattelli, SpongeBob SquarePants

Tony Awards - 2018 - Best Choreography

Christopher Gattelli, My Fair Lady

Tony Awards - 2018 - Best Choreography

Christopher Gattelli, SpongeBob SquarePants

Tony Awards - 2015 - Best Choreography

Christopher Gattelli, The King and I


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Choreography

Christopher Gattelli, Newsies The Musical


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Choreographer

Christopher Gattelli, Newsies

The Lortels - 2012 - Outstanding Choreographer

Christopher Gattelli, SILENCE! The Musical


winner
Tony Awards - 2012 - Best Choreography

Christopher Gattelli, Newsies the Musical


winner
Kevin Kline Awards - 2008 - Outstanding Choreography

Christopher GattelliAltar Boyz

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2008 - Outstanding Choreography

Christopher Gattelli, South Pacific

Tony Awards - 2008 - Best Choreography

Christopher Gattelli, Rodgers & Hammerstein's South Pacific


winner
The Lortels - 2005 - Outstanding Choreographer

Christopher Gattelli, Altar Boyz


winner
The Lortels - 2001 - Outstanding Choreographer

Christopher GattelliBat Boy: The Musical

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Photos: TAKE THE LEAD Opening Night at Paper Mill Playhouse Photo
Photos: TAKE THE LEAD Opening Night at Paper Mill Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 8, 2025

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Photos: On the Red Carpet for MCC's Miscast25, Honoring Sheryl Lee Ralph and Travis Raeburn
by Jennifer Broski - Apr 8, 2025

MCC Theater presented Miscast- one of the most anticipated and exciting theater events in New York each year, where the biggest stars of stage and screen take to the stage at Hammerstein Ballroom, to perform songs from roles in which they would not traditionally be cast. Check out photos from the red carpet here!
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by A.A. Cristi - Apr 1, 2025

OFC Creations Theatre has announced the 2025-2026 Broadway in Brighton Series, back for a third year, after last season's lineup featured Tony and Emmy nominated actors from Hollywood and Broadway.
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Video: Watch DEATH BECOMES HER Go From Screen to Stage on CBS Sunday Morning
by Emmy Rice - Mar 30, 2025

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Photos: Robert Zemeckis and Alan Silvestri Attend DEATH BECOMES HER Photo
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by Josh Sharpe - Feb 13, 2025

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Christopher Gattelli been in?

Christopher Gattelli has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has Christopher Gattelli been in?

Christopher Gattelli has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Christopher Gattelli been nominated for?

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 My Fair Lady, Outstanding Choreographer (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for SpongeBob SquarePants, 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.

What awards has Christopher Gattelli won?

Christopher Gattelli has won the following awards: - 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.

How many shows has Christopher Gattelli written?

Christopher Gattelli has written 1 shows including In Your Arms (Conceived by).

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