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Christopher trained at The Royal Ballet School and joined The Royal Ballet in 1991. In 1993, he joined New York City Ballet and was promoted to Soloist in 1998. He was named NYCB’s first Resident Choreographer in July 2001. Since then, Mr. Wheeldon has created and staged productions for many of the world’s major ballet companies. In 2007, Mr. Wheeldon founded Morphoses/The Wheeldon Company and was appointed an Associate Artist for Sadler’s Wells Theatre in London. Mr. Wheeldon now serves as Artistic Associate of The Royal Ballet. As Artistic Associate, Mr. Wheeldon has created many works for the company, including the full-length Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and The Winter’s Tale, both of which were co-productions with The National Ballet of Canada. For the Metropolitan Opera, he choreographed Dance of the Hours for Ponchielli’s La Gioconda (2006) and Richard Eyre’s production of Carmen (2012) as well as ballet sequences for the feature film Center Stage (2000) and Sweet Smell of Success on Broadway (2002). Mr. Wheeldon created a special excerpt for the Closing Ceremony of the London 2012 Olympics. In April 2016, he was the Artistic Director for the Fashion Forward exhibition in Paris at La Musee Arts et Decoratif. In 2014, Mr. Wheeldon directed and choreographed the musical version of An American in Paris, which had productions in Paris, on Broadway, and in London. 2016 was The Joffrey Ballet’s world premiere of The Nutcracker reimagined by Mr. Wheeldon and he directed and choreographed the gala presentation of Lerner & Loewe’s Brigadoon starring Kelli O’Hara and Patrick Wilson at New York City Center in 2017. In 2018, Mr. Wheeldon staged two pieces in Tokyo: An American in Paris and Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland while in 2019, Wheeldon’s The Winter’s Tale was performed by The Bolshoi Ballet. 2019 was also the premiere for Corybantic Games at The Royal Ballet and a re-staged version of Cinderella for the English National Ballet at Royal Albert Hall. Among Mr. Wheeldon’s awards are a Tony Award for Best Choreography for An American in Paris, an Outer Critics Award for Best Choreography and Direction for An American in Paris, the Martin E. Segal Award from Lincoln Center, the American Choreography Award, the Dance Magazine Award, multiple London Critics’ Circle Awards, and the Leìonide Massine Prize for new choreography. Mr. Wheeldon’s productions of Cinderella and The Winter’s Tale won the Benois de la Danse, and he is an Olivier Award winner for his ballets Aeternum for The Royal Ballet and Polyphonia for Morphoses. In 2016, Mr. Wheeldon was named an O.B.E. and was made an Honorary Fellow of American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Christopher is a dual citizen of the United States and the United Kingdom and resides in New York City with his husband, Ross Rayburn, and their dog, Hattie.

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[West End, 2023]
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[Broadway, 2022]
Director and Choreographer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2017]
Director & Choreographer
 
[West End, 2017]
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[US Tour, 2016]
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[Broadway, 2015]
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[Paris, 2014]
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[Broadway, 2002]
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[Off-Broadway, 1999]
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Christopher Wheeldon Movies

[2018]An American in Paris - The Musical choreographer

Christopher Wheeldon Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2022 - Outstanding Choreography

Christopher Wheeldon, MJ The Musical

Tony Awards - 2022 - Best Choreography

Christopher Wheeldon, MJ The Musical

Tony Awards - 2022 - Best Direction of a Musical

Christopher Wheeldon, MJ The Musical

Olivier Awards - 2018 - Best Theatre Choreographer

Christopher Wheeldon, An American In Paris

BroadwayWorld Awards - 2015 - Best Choreography

Christopher Wheeldon, An American in Paris

Drama Desk Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Choreography

Christopher Wheeldon, An American in Paris

Drama Desk Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Director of a Musical

Christopher Wheeldon, An American in Paris

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Choreography

Christopher Wheeldon, An American in Paris

Tony Awards - 2015 - Best Choreography

Christopher Wheeldon, An American in Paris

Tony Awards - 2015 - Best Direction of a Musical

Christopher Wheeldon, An American in Paris

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2002 - Outstanding Choreography

Christopher Wheeldon, Sweet Smell of Success

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Broadway Buying Guide: September 25, 2023

Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, September 25, 2023.

Review: MJ at the Peace Center

'Thrilling' dance moves abound in Michael Jackson musical. Where do you even begin when telling the life story of the most successful entertainer of all time? Is creativity, which inherently involves MJ, the bio-musical about Michael Jackson that just opened at Greenville’s Peace Center, tells the story of his life by telling the story of his work.

New Works Provincetown Commissions Projects From Hannah Corneau, Douglas Lyons & More

Learn about the exciting collaborations and commissions announced by New Works Provincetown, featuring talented artists like Hannah Corneau, Douglas Lyons, and more. Find out what projects they will be working on and when you can catch these innovative performances.

Broadway Buying Guide: September 18, 2023

Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, September 18, 2023.

Tickets on Sale Next Week For MJ THE MUSICAL in Seattle

Individual tickets for the smash-hit musical, MJ, will go on sale starting Tuesday, September 19 at 10am. MJ makes its Seattle premiere at The Paramount Theatre from December 7 – 17.

The Joffrey Ballet Welcomes Five New Dancers To The Company

The Joffrey Ballet has announced the addition of five dancers to the Joffrey roster for the 2023-24 season. Learn more about the new dancers here!

Kansas City Ballet Reveals Company Dancer Promotions and New Members

Kansas City Ballet Artistic Director Devon Carney announced the promotion of one member and appointment of five new dancers to the professional Company. Learn more about the new appointments here!

The Australian Ballet Reveals Lineup For 2024 Season

The Australian Ballet has announced its 2024  season, a diverse and captivating program of works which  honour the Company’s commitment to classical greats and  future masterpieces. Learn more about the full lineup here!

MJ to Release New Block of Tickets for Performances Through May 2024

Beginning tomorrow, Tuesday, September 12 at 10:00am ET, a new block of tickets for MJ will be available for performances through May 26, 2024.

MJ THE MUSICAL Is Startin' Something Today At The Aronoff Center

Producers Lia Vollack, John Branca, John McClain and Broadway in Cincinnati have announced that the smash-hit musical, MJ, begins performances at the Aronoff Center. As part of the Fifth Third Bank Broadway in Cincinnati 23/24 series presented by TriHealth, MJ makes its Ohio premiere at the Aronoff Center now through September 17.

MJ Welcomes New 'Little Michael' and 'Little Marlon' Beginning Tonight

Discover the incredible talent of Little Michael and Little Marlon as they make their debut in the highly acclaimed show 'MJ' tonight. Be part of this unforgettable experience.

MJ The Musical & More Lead Chicago's September 2023 Top Picks

Chicago is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Out top picks in Chicago for September 2023 include MJ, The Color Purple, Rock of Ages and more!

A World Premiere Play, a New Bilingual Musical & More Join Atlantic Theater Company 2023-2024 Season

Get a sneak peek into the upcoming season at Atlantic Theater Company. From world premieres to bilingual musicals, stay updated on the diverse range of productions hitting the stage in the 2023-2024 season.

Christopher Wheeldon to be Honored at Culture for One Fall Gala

Join in as the remarkable career of choreographer Christopher Wheeldon is celebrated at the upcoming Culture for One Fall Gala. Discover the date and location of this prestigious event, where Wheeldon will be honored for his contribution to the world of dance.

Single Tickets For FUNNY GIRL, COMPANY, MRS. DOUBTFIRE And More On Sale At Fabulous Fox, September 5

Single tickets for nine shows in the Fabulous Fox Theatre's 2023 – 2024 Broadway Series will go on sale Tuesday, September 5 at 10:00 a.m. CT.

Catch the Best of Broadway on Tour: A Guide to National Touring Shows Near You

Hoping to catch a play or musical in the near future but can't make it to New York City? Look no further than BroadwayWorld's comprehensive guide to all of the current and upcoming touring productions!

Photos: Nancy Pelosi Visits MJ THE MUSICAL on Broadway

Yesterday, former Speaker of the House, Nancy Pelosi and her family visited MJ on Broadway. Check out photos of her meet and greet with the cast, following the performance!

Tickets For The Denver Center for the Performing Arts Theatre Company and 11 Broadway & Cabaret Tours On Sale Now

The Denver Center for the Performing Arts (DCPA) has announced that tickets for the 2023/24 DCPA Theatre Company productions and 11 Broadway & Cabaret tours are now on sale.  

Photos: MJ THE MUSICAL Celebrates The Launch Of Its First National Tour

The curtain was raised on Wednesday night for the opening of the first National Tour of MJ. The cast took their opening night bows at the James M. Nederlander Theatre (24 W. Randolph) and received multiple standing ovations throughout the performance. Go inside the opening night celebrations in the photos below! 

MJ on Broadway- A Complete Guide

Looking for all the latest info on one of Broadway's hottest shows? BroadwayWorld has the full scoop on everything that you need to know about MJ on Broadway. Check out all the details below!

Christopher Wheeldon FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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Best Choreography (Tony Awards) for MJ The Musical, Best Choreography (BroadwayWorld Awards) for An American in Paris, Outstanding Choreography (Drama Desk Awards) for An American in Paris, Outstanding Choreography (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for An American in Paris Outstanding Director of a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for An American in Parisand Best Choreography (Tony Awards) for An American in Paris.

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