Christopher Gattelli
Reimagined THE FANTASTICKS and GLORIA Will Make Broadway Premieres as Part of Second Stage's 2026-27 Season (Jun 3, 2026)
Video: Meet the Tony-Nominated Directors of 2026 (Jun 2, 2026)
Final Chance to Vote for the 2026 Theater Fans' Choice Awards (Jun 2, 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
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Christopher Gattelli, Schmigadoon!
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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
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Christopher Gattelli, Newsies The Musical
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Christopher Gattelli, Newsies
Christopher Gattelli, SILENCE! The Musical
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Christopher Gattelli, Newsies the Musical
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Christopher GattelliAltar Boyz
Christopher Gattelli, South Pacific
Christopher Gattelli, Rodgers & Hammerstein's South Pacific
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Christopher Gattelli, Altar Boyz
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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
News
by Stephi Wild - Jun 3, 2026
Second Stage Theater has announced five productions for its upcoming 48th Season, including the Broadway premieres of The Fantasticks and Gloria. Learn more about the full season here!
by Luka Vonier - Jun 2, 2026
Watch in this video as we chat with: Tim Jackson (Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York)), Whitney White (Liberation), Lear deBessonet (Ragtime), Zhailon Levingston and Bill Rauch (Cats: The Jellicle Ball), and Christopher Gattelli (Schmigadoon!).
by Team BWW - Jun 2, 2026
This is the final chance to vote for the 2026 Theater Fans' Choice Awards. The Theater Fans' Choice Awards honor and celebrate the best of New York Theater - as decided by the most important critics, the audience at large - allowing YOU to have your say during the most exciting time of the year for the theater community.
by Team BWW - May 29, 2026
There's just four days left to vote for the 2026 Theater Fans' Choice Awards. The Theater Fans' Choice Awards honor and celebrate the best of New York Theater - as decided by the most important critics, the audience at large - allowing YOU to have your say during the most exciting time of the year for the theater community.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 28, 2026
A new production of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella will tour in fall 2027, directed and choreographed by Christopher Gatelli. The musical features Rodgers & Hammerstein classics including “In My Own Little Corner,” “Impossible,” and more.
by Luka Vonier - May 29, 2026
In this video, watch as Ben hits the rehearsal room to break down Christopher Gattelli's Tony-nominated choreography for Broadway's Schmigadoon! with the help of dance captain Lauralyn McClelland. Can you keep up?
by Stephi Wild - May 26, 2026
The Stage Door Foundation's NEW NEXT NOW series announced directors for three industry readings of original musicals, with Schele Williams, Billie Aken-Tyers, and Jesca Prudencio each helming a new work.
by Team BWW - May 22, 2026
The first standings have been revealed for the 2026 Theater Fans' Choice Awards. The Theater Fans' Choice Awards honor and celebrate the best of New York Theater - as decided by the most important critics, the audience at large.
by Stephen Mosher - May 26, 2026
The annual Chita Rivera Awards was particular overflowing with love and positive energy this year, as members of the dance community showered each other with praise.
by Bruce Glikas - May 22, 2026
The Outer Critics Circle announced the winners of the 2026 Outer Critics Circle Awards, and celebrated the winners of the 2025-2026 Broadway and Off-Broadway season at a ceremony. Check out photos here!
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - May 19, 2026
The 2026 Chita Rivera Awards ceremony was held recently. Among the stars in attendance were Robyn Hurder, Charlotte d'Amboise, Steven Van Zandt, Tony Yazbeck, and many more. Check out photos here!
by A.A. Cristi - May 18, 2026
Winners have been announced for for the 2026 Chita Rivera Awards, honoring outstanding choreography, featured dancers, and ensembles in shows on Broadway and film seen during the 2025-2026 season.
by Bruce Glikas - May 18, 2026
TV and film star Angela Bassett came to see Schmigadoon! on Broadway. See photos of Bassett with the company of the Tony-nominated musical, including director Christopher Gattelli and more.
by Nicole Rosky - May 18, 2026
BroadwayWorld has just learned that the Tony Award winning and Grammy Award nominated musical, and the most nominated production of the 2024/2025 Broadway season, DEATH BECOMES HER, will conclude its Broadway run. WE have all of the details here.
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - May 18, 2026
The best of the New York City theatre community gathered at Town Hall for the 70th Annual Drama Desk Awards. Stars in attendance included John Lithgow, Norbert Leo Butz, Alex Brightman, Beth Leavel, Donna McKechnie, and more. Check out photos here!
by Nicole Rosky - May 17, 2026
The best of the New York City theatre community was at Town Hall for the 70th Annual Drama Desk Awards, the theater award honoring excellence across all of New York City’s theatrical landscape. Check out a full list of winners here.
by Jennifer Broski - May 16, 2026
Earlier this week, the Tony nominees gathered at the Sofitel New York to meet the press for the first time and BroadwayWorld was there to speak with all of them! Check out photos from behind the scenes with the nominees as they chatted with Richard Ridge and passed on our very own Tiny Tony.
by Nicole Rosky - May 15, 2026
The best of Broadway and off-Broadway were on hand at the Ziegfeld Ballroom to celebrate 92nd Annual Drama League Awards, hosted by Emmy Award winner Frank DiLella. Check out a full list of winners here.
by Nicole Rosky - May 15, 2026
Just yesterday, the 2026 Tony Award nominees gathered at the Sofitel New York to meet the press for the first time and BroadwayWorld was there for the special day. Check out photos of the 2026 nominees here!
by Nicole Rosky - May 23, 2026
The 2026 Tony nominees are already winners... literally. For some, this marks their first nomination, but others have already won Tony Awards in seasons past. We took a look at which nominees have won at least a Tony or two (or four!) - amongst them, they've gathered a total 64 awards.
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 awards for his choreography, including: - Outstanding Choreography at the Drama Desk Awards for Schmigadoon! - Outstanding Choreography at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Schmigadoon! - Outstanding Choreography at the Drama Desk Awards for Newsies The Musical - Outstanding Choreographer at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Newsies - Best Choreography at the Tony Awards for Newsies The Musical - Outstanding Choreography at the Kevin Kline Awards for Altar Boyz - Outstanding Choreographer at The Lortels for Altar Boyz - Outstanding Choreographer at The Lortels for Bat Boy: The Musical.
Christopher Gattelli has written 1 shows including In Your Arms (Conceived by).
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