Wayne Cilento
Latest News on Wayne Cilento:
Cast Set For WICKED in Perth (Oct 28, 2024)
Video: Mary Kate Morrissey and Alexandra Socha Celebrate 21 Years of WICKED on GMA (Oct 27, 2024)
Tickets on Sale For WICKED in San Diego (Oct 18, 2024)
Cast Set For WICKED in Perth (Oct 28, 2024)
Video: Mary Kate Morrissey and Alexandra Socha Celebrate 21 Years of WICKED on GMA (Oct 27, 2024)
Tickets on Sale For WICKED in San Diego (Oct 18, 2024)
BIO
Broadway: Sweet Charity (Tony nom.), Aida, The Who's Tommy (Tony, Drama Desk, Astaire awards), How to Succeed... (Tony nom.), Dream: The Johnny Mercer Musical (director/choreographer; Tony nom., Best Choreography), Jerry's Girls, Baby (Tony nom.). West End: The Who's Tommy (Olivier nom.). Other credits: Off-Broadway's A Hot Minute and Angry Housewives, national tour of Spirit, ...Forum at La Jolla (San Diego Drama Critics and Drama-Logue awards). Performer credits: A Chorus Line (Mike, original cast), The Act, Seesaw, Perfectly Frank, Irene, Big Deal, Rachel Lily Rosenblum and Dancin' (Tony nom.). He has done musical staging for Liza Minnelli, Barry Manilow, Chita Rivera, Billy Joel, Donna Summer and Pete Townshend.
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Pedro Garza, Neka Zang, Ida Saki, Kolton Krouse, Afra Hines, Jōvan Dansberry, Krystal Mackie, Karli Dinardo, Yeman Brown, Tony d’Alelio, Director/Choreographer Wayne Cilento, Khori Michelle Petinaud, Jacob Guzman, Yani Marin, Nando Morland, Ioana Alfonso, Peter John Chursin, Gabriel Hyman, Ron Todorowski, Manuel Herrera, Dylis Croman, Mattie Love and Aydin Eyikan
Date:
03/15/2023
From: Photos: The Company of BOB FOSSE'S DANCIN' Meets the Press!
Pedro Garza, Neka Zang, Ida Saki, Kolton Krouse, Afra Hines, Jōvan Dansberry, Krystal Mackie, Karli Dinardo, Yeman Brown, Tony d’Alelio, Director/Choreographer Wayne Cilento, Khori Michelle Petinaud, Jacob Guzman, Yani Marin, Nando Morland, Ioana Alfonso, Peter John Chursin, Gabriel Hyman, Ron Todorowski, Manuel Herrera, Dylis Croman, Mattie Love and Aydin Eyikan
Date:
03/15/2023
From: Photos: The Company of BOB FOSSE'S DANCIN' Meets the Press!
Pedro Garza, Neka Zang, Ida Saki, Kolton Krouse, Afra Hines, Jōvan Dansberry, Krystal Mackie, Karli Dinardo, Yeman Brown, Tony d’Alelio, Director/Choreographer Wayne Cilento, Khori Michelle Petinaud, Jacob Guzman, Yani Marin, Nando Morland, Ioana Alfonso, Peter John Chursin, Gabriel Hyman, Ron Todorowski, Manuel Herrera, Dylis Croman, Mattie Love and Aydin Eyikan
Date:
03/15/2023
From: Photos: The Company of BOB FOSSE'S DANCIN' Meets the Press!
STAGE CREDITS
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1973
Performer
Productions
Writing
Conceiver
Awards and Nominations
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2005 - Outstanding Choreography
Wayne Cilento, Sweet Charity
Tony Awards - 2005 - Best Choreography
Wayne Cilento, Sweet Charity
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2004 - Outstanding Choreography
Wayne Cilento, Wicked
Tony Awards - 2004 - Best Choreography
Wayne Cilento, Wicked
Olivier Awards - 1997 - Best Theatre Choreographer
Wayne Cilento, Tommy
Tony Awards - 1997 - Best Choreography
Wayne Cilento, Dream
Tony Awards - 1995 - Best Choreography
Wayne Cilento, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying
Drama Desk Awards - 1993 - Outstanding Choreography
Wayne Cilento, The Who's Tommy
winner
Tony Awards - 1993 - Best Choreography
Wayne Cilento, The Who's Tommy
Tony Awards - 1984 - Best Choreography
Wayne Cilento, Baby
Tony Awards - 1978 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical
Wayne Cilento, Dancin'
Videos
Video: Mary Kate Morrissey and Alexandra Socha Celebrate 21 Years of WICKED on GMA
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 27, 2024
Video: WICKED Cast Honors Donna McKechnie With A CHORUS LINE Performance & More
by Michael Major - Oct 10, 2024
Video: WICKED Cast Sing 'As Long As You're Mine' & 'I'm Not That Girl' Mashup
by Michael Major - Oct 8, 2024
Video: Rewatch Phil Donahue's A CHORUS LINE Original Cast Reunion Special
by Michael Major - Aug 19, 2024
Video: Watch WICKED Stars Alyssa Fox & McKenzie Kurtz Perform 'For Good' on GMA3
by Michael Major - Oct 27, 2023
Video: Watch WICKED Perform 'One Short Day' on GOOD MORNING AMERICA Ahead of 20th Anniversary
by Michael Major - Oct 27, 2023
VIDEO: Watch Past and Present Glindas Perform 'Popular' for WICKED 20th Anniversary
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 22, 2023
Video: Watch WICKED's NPR Tiny Desk Concert With Alyssa Fox and McKenzie Kurtz
by Stephi Wild - Sep 21, 2023
Video: Wayne Cilento Unpacks His 50 Years Onstage and Bringing DANCIN' Back to Broadway
by Backstage Live with Richard Ridge - Apr 24, 2023
Video: DANCIN' Cast Performs 'Sing Sing Sing' on GOOD MORNING AMERICA
by Michael Major - Mar 28, 2023
Video: First Look at the Cast of BOB FOSSE'S DANCIN' Performing 'Dancin' Man'
by Stephi Wild - Mar 3, 2023
VIDEO: History-Making 'Glinda' Brittney Johnson Makes Her First Entrance in WICKED
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 14, 2022
VIDEO: Idina Menzel, Kristin Chenoweth, and More Talk the Making of WICKED on CBS SUNDAY MORNING
by Stephi Wild - Sep 12, 2021
News
Cast Set For WICKED in Perth
As WICKED celebrates its 21st anniversary of the Broadway opening on Wednesday 30 October with National WICKED Day, an extra final week of performances up until 2 February 2025 has been released for the Perth season due to huge demand.
As WICKED celebrates its 21st anniversary of the Broadway opening on Wednesday 30 October with National WICKED Day, an extra final week of performances up until 2 February 2025 has been released for the Perth season due to huge demand.
Video: Mary Kate Morrissey and Alexandra Socha Celebrate 21 Years of WICKED on GMA
Watch WICKED on Broadway stars Alexandra Socha and Mary Kate Morrissey discuss the show's 21st anniversary on Good Morning America in the video here!
Watch WICKED on Broadway stars Alexandra Socha and Mary Kate Morrissey discuss the show's 21st anniversary on Good Morning America in the video here!
Tickets on Sale For WICKED in San Diego
WICKED, San Diego’s most popular musical, will return to San Diego. This exclusive four-week return engagement at the San Diego Civic Theatre begins Wednesday, February 5, 2025 and plays through Sunday, March 2, 2025.
WICKED, San Diego’s most popular musical, will return to San Diego. This exclusive four-week return engagement at the San Diego Civic Theatre begins Wednesday, February 5, 2025 and plays through Sunday, March 2, 2025.
Video: Go Inside Broadway's WICKED Costumes With Susan Hilferty
Ahead of Wicked's 21st anniversary on Broadway, go behind the musical's iconic costumes with designer Susan Hilferty. The Tony-winner took WWD behind-the-scenes to explain the concepts behind her costume designs for Wicked. Watch the video now!
Ahead of Wicked's 21st anniversary on Broadway, go behind the musical's iconic costumes with designer Susan Hilferty. The Tony-winner took WWD behind-the-scenes to explain the concepts behind her costume designs for Wicked. Watch the video now!
Video: Donna McKechnie Reacts to WICKED Cast Tribute: 'What a Gift'
Last week, the cast of Wicked honored their Madame Morrible, Broadway legend Donna McKechnie, with a special performance of her iconic routines from A Chorus Line, Sweet Charity, and Promises, Promises. After the video was released, Wicked dance captain Cajai Kennedy showed the tribute to McKechnie, who had an emotional response.
Last week, the cast of Wicked honored their Madame Morrible, Broadway legend Donna McKechnie, with a special performance of her iconic routines from A Chorus Line, Sweet Charity, and Promises, Promises. After the video was released, Wicked dance captain Cajai Kennedy showed the tribute to McKechnie, who had an emotional response.
Video: WICKED Cast Honors Donna McKechnie With A CHORUS LINE Performance & More
Wicked on Broadway honored their Madame Morrible, broadway legend Donna McKechnie, with a special performance video. The cast of Wicked took to social media to share a performance of 'Music and the Mirror' from A Chorus Line, 'Turkey Lurkey Time' from Promises, Promises, and 'There's Gotta Be Something Better Than This' from Sweet Charity.
Wicked on Broadway honored their Madame Morrible, broadway legend Donna McKechnie, with a special performance video. The cast of Wicked took to social media to share a performance of 'Music and the Mirror' from A Chorus Line, 'Turkey Lurkey Time' from Promises, Promises, and 'There's Gotta Be Something Better Than This' from Sweet Charity.
Video: WICKED Cast Sing 'As Long As You're Mine' & 'I'm Not That Girl' Mashup
Jordan Litz and his Wicked co-stars have returned with another installment of the Swankified Stairwell Sessions. The current Fiyero actor was joined by the Broadway production's Elphaba, Mary Kate Morrissey, and Glinda, Allie Trimm, for a new mashup of 'As Long As You’re Mine' and 'I’m Not That Girl.' Watch the video!
Jordan Litz and his Wicked co-stars have returned with another installment of the Swankified Stairwell Sessions. The current Fiyero actor was joined by the Broadway production's Elphaba, Mary Kate Morrissey, and Glinda, Allie Trimm, for a new mashup of 'As Long As You’re Mine' and 'I’m Not That Girl.' Watch the video!
WICKED To Return to Seattle's Paramount Theatre in November
WICKED is set to return to Seattle's Paramount Theatre, offering audiences a chance to experience the acclaimed musical in the Emerald City once again. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
WICKED is set to return to Seattle's Paramount Theatre, offering audiences a chance to experience the acclaimed musical in the Emerald City once again. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Photos: WICKED Celebrates 18 Years In The West End
On Friday 27 September 2024, WICKED, the West End and Broadway musical phenomenon that tells the untold story of the Witches of Oz, celebrated 18 years since its London premiere on 27 September 2006 at the Apollo Victoria Theatre. Check out photos from the celebration here!
On Friday 27 September 2024, WICKED, the West End and Broadway musical phenomenon that tells the untold story of the Witches of Oz, celebrated 18 years since its London premiere on 27 September 2006 at the Apollo Victoria Theatre. Check out photos from the celebration here!
WICKED Returns To Portland Keller Auditorium In October
WICKED will return to Portland's Keller Auditorium from October 16 to November 3. Broadway in Portland announced the show's return due to popular demand. Tickets are currently available.
WICKED will return to Portland's Keller Auditorium from October 16 to November 3. Broadway in Portland announced the show's return due to popular demand. Tickets are currently available.
Video: Rewatch Phil Donahue's A CHORUS LINE Original Cast Reunion Special
BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that talk show host Phil Donahue has passed away at the age of 88. As his legacy as an iconic figure in the television landscape is commemorated, watch a video of The Phil Donahue Show's special A Chorus Line-themed episode, which reunited the original Broadway cast of the musical.
BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that talk show host Phil Donahue has passed away at the age of 88. As his legacy as an iconic figure in the television landscape is commemorated, watch a video of The Phil Donahue Show's special A Chorus Line-themed episode, which reunited the original Broadway cast of the musical.
Pompano Players Professional Theater Company to Launch at the Pompano Beach Cultural Center
The Pompano Players debut at the Pompano Beach Cultural Center, bringing a dynamic lineup of theatrical performances to the community. Discover their upcoming shows and experience local talent on stage.
The Pompano Players debut at the Pompano Beach Cultural Center, bringing a dynamic lineup of theatrical performances to the community. Discover their upcoming shows and experience local talent on stage.
Tickets to WICKED at The Paramount Theatre to go on Sale This Month
WICKED, Seattle’s most popular musical, will return to The Paramount Theatre. Learn how to purchase tickets.
WICKED, Seattle’s most popular musical, will return to The Paramount Theatre. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Tickets to WICKED at Portland's Keller Auditorium to go on Sale Next Week
WICKED, Portland’s most popular musical, will return to Portland’s Keller Auditorium in October. Learn how to purchase tickets.
WICKED, Portland’s most popular musical, will return to Portland’s Keller Auditorium in October. Learn how to purchase tickets.
WICKED to Return To BroadwaySF's Orpheum Theatre in August
Experience the magic as WICKED returns to BroadwaySF's Orpheum Theatre. Discover the untold story of the witches of Oz in this beloved musical, captivating audiences once again.
Experience the magic as WICKED returns to BroadwaySF's Orpheum Theatre. Discover the untold story of the witches of Oz in this beloved musical, captivating audiences once again.
Ainsley Melham Joins Australian Production of WICKED
WICKED continues to cast its spell over Melbourne, with its cast enchanting audiences eight times a week. From July though, there will be a new Fiyero in the Emerald City.
WICKED continues to cast its spell over Melbourne, with its cast enchanting audiences eight times a week. From July though, there will be a new Fiyero in the Emerald City.
WICKED in Melbourne Celebrates Pink Day This Weekend
National Pink Day takes place on June 23 every year, when everyone is encouraged to wear something pink on this particular day. It is a day of celebrating everything the colour represents.
National Pink Day takes place on June 23 every year, when everyone is encouraged to wear something pink on this particular day. It is a day of celebrating everything the colour represents.
Video: Idina Menzel Recalls Winning the Tony for WICKED
Idina Menzel stopped by Live With Kelly and Mark to discuss the Tony Awards, both past and present. In 2004, the performer won the Tony for her role as Elphaba in Wicked and will be also presenting this Sunday at the ceremony for the 77th Annual Tony Awards. Watch the clip!
Idina Menzel stopped by Live With Kelly and Mark to discuss the Tony Awards, both past and present. In 2004, the performer won the Tony for her role as Elphaba in Wicked and will be also presenting this Sunday at the ceremony for the 77th Annual Tony Awards. Watch the clip!
WICKED Will Hold Open Call For Broadway and Touring Companies in Orlando
The Broadway and National Touring Companies of Wicked will hold an open casting call for singers and dancers in Orlando next month.
The Broadway and National Touring Companies of Wicked will hold an open casting call for singers and dancers in Orlando next month.
Unpack the Tony Awards History of the 2024 Nominated Revivals
The results of this season's Tony races are still up in the air, but many of this season's nominated revivals have been through awards season before. How did they fare? The past may not always be the best indicator of the future, but accolades of years past provide interesting insight nonetheless. Check out a complete list of who was nominated, in what categories, and most importantly... if they won!
The results of this season's Tony races are still up in the air, but many of this season's nominated revivals have been through awards season before. How did they fare? The past may not always be the best indicator of the future, but accolades of years past provide interesting insight nonetheless. Check out a complete list of who was nominated, in what categories, and most importantly... if they won!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Wayne Cilento been in?
Wayne Cilento has appeared on Broadway in 8 shows.
How many West End shows has Wayne Cilento been in?
Wayne Cilento has not appeared in the West End.
What awards has Wayne Cilento been nominated for?
Wayne Cilento has received several nominations for his work in choreography and performance. He was nominated for Outstanding Choreography at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Sweet Charity and Wicked. He also received nominations for Best Choreography at the Tony Awards for Sweet Charity, Wicked, Dream, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, The Who's Tommy, and Baby. Additionally, he was nominated for Best Theatre Choreographer at the Olivier Awards for Tommy. Cilento was nominated for Outstanding Choreography at the Drama Desk Awards for The Who's Tommy. Furthermore, he received a nomination for Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for Dancin'.
What awards has Wayne Cilento won?
Wayne Cilento has won the Tony Award for Best Choreography for his work on The Who's Tommy.
How many shows has Wayne Cilento written?
Wayne Cilento has written 1 shows including Jerry's Girls (Conceiver).
Videos