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Joey McKneely

 

Stage Credits

  [Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1993
Ensemble [Replacement]
Busboy
Ensemble
Ensemble [Replacement]
Arpad Laszlo (Understudy)
  [Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1989
2nd Protean
The Fiddler
King Simon
Jet
Chief of Police (Understudy)
Gaby (Understudy)
  [Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1988
Ensemble
Joey
  [Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1987
Moise
  [Broadway]
Broadway Production, 1987
Greaseball Gang
Krupp
Flat-Top (Understudy)

Productions

 
[US Tour, 2010]
Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 2009]
Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 2003]
Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 2002]
Choreographer
 
[New York, 2002]
Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 2000]
Choreographer
 
[New York, 1999]
Choreographer
 
[Waterford, CT (Regional), 1998]
Director/Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 1997]
Choreographer
 
[Off-Broadway, 1995]
Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 1995]
Choreographer

Joey McKneely Awards and Nominations

 
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2004 - Outstanding Choreography
Joey McKneely, The Boy from Oz
 
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1997 - Best Choreography
Joey McKneely, The Life
 
Tony Awards - 1997 - Best Choreography
Joey McKneely, The Life
 
Tony Awards - 1995 - Best Choreography
Joey McKneely , Smokey Joe's Cafe

Joey McKneely News

RELAPSE to Premiere At Playwrights Horizons Downtown Photo RELAPSE to Premiere At Playwrights Horizons Downtown
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 8, 2022

RELAPSE, Book & Lyrics by Justin Giachetti; Music by Louis A. Josephson, a pop/rock original musical examining how we all try to find normality within our neuro-divergencies, will have a special presentation directed by Joey McKneely with musical direction by Mark Galinovsky, produced by Jay Michaels, and featuring Audree Hedequist, Ryan Hurley, Steven Makropoulos, Jacob Ryan Smith, Ava Diane Tysonn, and We' McDonald, who achieved stardom on television's The Voice.

BWW Interview: So Now You Know With Katy Grenfell Photo BWW Interview: So Now You Know With Katy Grenfell
by Nicholas Adler - Mar 31, 2022

'A good anecdote should always be shared, because it's interesting!' said Sardi's Roundable Hostess and Producer Randie Levine-Miller. I read some really wonderful behind-the-sceens anecdotes on Broadway Actress Katy Grenfell's private Facebook page about a week ago where she lifted the curtain on her experiences in the 1997 Broadway show THE LIFE.

Review WEST SIDE STORY at QPAC Photo Review WEST SIDE STORY at QPAC
by Virag Dombay - Jul 25, 2021

If you're out for a night of good music, dazzling choreography, a touch of nostalgia and a story that still hits too close to home, West Side Story is the place to go.

BWW Review: WEST SIDE STORY at Crown Theatre Photo BWW Review: WEST SIDE STORY at Crown Theatre
by David Bravos - Jul 8, 2021

The eagerly anticipated Opera Australia production of WEST SIDE STORY opened at Crown Theatre this week and nothing was lost from postponements and audience restrictions. The talented cast brought the audience on a rollercoaster of emotion with their brilliant acting and singing, whilst the famously complex dance sequences played out perfectly.

BWW Interview: Sophie Salvesani & Nigel Huckle of WEST SIDE STORY at Crown Theatre Photo BWW Interview: Sophie Salvesani & Nigel Huckle of WEST SIDE STORY at Crown Theatre
by David Bravos - Jul 8, 2021

Sophie Salvesani and Nigel Huckle are no strangers to the roles of Maria and Tony in WEST SIDE STORY, having played the leads in 2019. Now playing the show in Perth and Brisbane, the two stars share their thoughts on the show, their characters, what’s changed since 2019, and how the themes in the show are still relevant today.

WEST SIDE STORY Comes To QPAC This July! Photo WEST SIDE STORY Comes To QPAC This July!
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 19, 2021

Opera Australia and GWB Entertainment today announced their rescheduled dates for the acclaimed BB Group production of WEST SIDE STORY (23 July to 22 August 2021).

WEST SIDE STORY Comes To QPAC Photo WEST SIDE STORY Comes To QPAC
by Stephi Wild - Feb 27, 2020

One of the most celebrated musicals of all time, WEST SIDE STORY will play a limited season at Queensland Performing Arts Centre's Lyric Theatre from 24 July a?" Tickets on Sale now!

WEST SIDE STORY Is Now Playing In Adelaide Photo WEST SIDE STORY Is Now Playing In Adelaide
by Stephi Wild - Nov 29, 2019

One of the most celebrated musicals of all time, WEST SIDE STORY plays a limited season at Adelaide Festival Centre from tonight until December 8.

Theater Resources Unlimited Offers Latest Writer-Producer Speed Date Photo Theater Resources Unlimited Offers Latest Writer-Producer Speed Date
by Julie Musbach - Oct 2, 2019

Theater Resources Unlimited presents the Writer-Producer Speed Date, a unique opportunity to pitch a project to a roomful of New York producers and artistic directors on Sunday, October 13, 2019 from 4:30pm to 8:30pm at the newly opened 797 Studios, 797 Eighth Avenue (betw. 48th and 49th), 3rd floor, NYC.

SPRING AWAKENING, SHINKA & More Win Off-Off-Broadway IT Awards Photo SPRING AWAKENING, SHINKA & More Win Off-Off-Broadway IT Awards
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 16, 2019

On Monday, September 16, 2019, The New York Innovative Theatre Foundation announced the 2019 recipients at the annual Off-Off-Broadway IT Awards. For the past 15 years, the It Awards have celebrated the vibrant and creative indie theatre community under the dedicated leadership of Executive Directors Shay Gines and Nick Micozzi who are stepping down and at the ceremony introduced new leadership for the organization: Cat Parker, Artistic Director of Articulate Theatre Company; Ariel Estrada, Producing Artistic Director of Leviathan Lab Projects; and Jazmyn Arroyo, Co-Founding Artistic Director of Step 1 Theatre Project will join Akia Squiteri, Artistic Director of Rising Sun Performance Company as Directors of the organization.

Joey McKneely Videos

STAGE TUBE: Deborah Cox & Kevin Earley Preview Broadway-Hopeful Musical JOSEPHINE
by Stage Tube - Apr 15, 2016

Asolo Rep will soon stage the world premiere of the Broadway-aimed new musical JOSEPHINE. In anticipation, stars Deborah Cox and Kevin Earley recently took part in a preview event for the production - check out their performances below!

STAGE TUBE: Getting Ready with the Girls of the WEST SIDE STORY International Tour
by Stage Tube - Apr 22, 2014

The girls in the cast of the WEST SIDE STORY International Tour made a fantasy video on how they get ready for their shows, set to Beyonce's track 'BLOW'. Check it out below!

STAGE TUBE: International Touring Cast of WEST SIDE STORY Lip-Syncs to Icona Pop's 'I Love It'
by Stage Tube - Oct 8, 2013

The international touring cast of WEST SIDE STORY put together a fun lip-sync video to Icona Pop's summer anthem 'I Love It'. Watch them party it up below!

BWW TV: Highlights from the WEST SIDE STORY National Tour!
by BroadwayWorld TV - Nov 28, 2012

Troika Entertainment's tour of WEST SIDE STORY, the breathtaking revival based on Arthur Laurent's Broadway direction, kicked off at the at the Clemens Center in Elmira, NY on October 29, 2012 and you can check out highlights from the show below!

STAGE TUBE: WEST SIDE STORY National Tour Lip-Syncs 'Call Me Maybe'
by Stage Tube - Jun 22, 2012

The cast of the Broadway First National Tour of West Side Story put together a fun lip-sync video of the pop hit 'Call Me Maybe' by Carly Rae Jepsen. BroadwayWorld brings you the spoof below, featuring the cast backstage and more!

BWW TV Closing Night Flashback: WEST SIDE STORY
by Robert Diamond - Jan 2, 2011

West Side Story returned to Broadway in a new production directed by its two-time Tony Award winning librettist Arthur Laurents. West Side Story opened at the Palace Theatre (1564 Broadway) on Thursday, March 19, 2009. Broadway Beat and BWW were there to cover every exciting moment of Opening Night-get ready to 'rumble' with this Sneak Peek!

BWW TV First Look: WEST SIDE STORY on Tour!
by Robert Diamond - Dec 9, 2010

More than fifty years ago one musical changed theater forever. From the first note to the final breath, WEST SIDE STORY soars as the greatest love story of all time. The national tour of Broadway's current smash-hit revival kicked off to rave reviews at The Fisher Theatre in Detroit on September 30 and is now touring the country. We've got the first look at video from the show!

BWW TV: Creating WEST STORY STORY's Audemars Piguet TONY Clock
by Eddie Varley - Jun 8, 2009

Audemars Piguet was the presenting sponsor of the 63rd Annual Tony Awards Telecast Red Carpet on June 7th at Radio City Music Hall. Audemars Piguet, considered one of the world's finest watch manufacturers, displayed eight solid aluminum clocks along this year's red carpet.

BWW TV: In the Studio and On the Record with the Cast of Broadway's WEST SIDE STORY
by James Sims - May 1, 2009

The newest members of West Side Story went into the studio and recorded the new Broadway cast recording of the Leonard Bernstein and Stephen Sondheim classic musical. Sony Masterworks will release the new album nationwide on June 2...

STAGE TUBE: Arthur Laurents Visits THEATER TALK
by Eddie Varley - Mar 30, 2009

West Side Story has returned to Broadway in a new production directed by its two-time Tony Award winning librettist Arthur Laurents.


Joey McKneely Frequently Asked Questions

How many Broadway shows has Joey McKneely been in?
Joey McKneely has appeared on Broadway in 5 shows.

How many West End shows has Joey McKneely been in?
Joey McKneely has not appeared in the West End

What awards has Joey McKneely been nominated for?
Outstanding Choreography (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Boy from Oz , Best Choreography (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Life Best Choreography (Tony Awards) for The Life and Best Choreography (Tony Awards) for Smokey Joe's Cafe .