Omari Wiles
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Drama Desk Awards - 2026 - Outstanding Choreography
Omari Wiles & Arturo Lyons, CATS: The Jellicle Ball
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Tony Awards - 2026 - Best Choreography
Omari Wiles, Cats: The Jellicle Ball
Drama Desk Awards - 2025 - Outstanding Choreography
Omari Wiles, Cats: The Jellicle Ball
Videos
Video: CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Cast Performs 'Skimbleshanks: The Railway Cat' on THE TONIGHT SHOW
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-06-23 09:17:35
Video: Qween Jean Reacts to Tony Win - 'It's a Tremendous Blessing'
by Talking Tonys - 2026-06-07 23:27:51
Video: Zhailon Levingston & Bill Rauch on Their Tony Win- 'People Coming Together is the Only Path Forward'
by Talking Tonys - 2026-06-07 22:06:16
Video: Tony Winners Omari Wiles & Arturo Lyons Are Ready for the Next Job
by Talking Tonys - 2026-06-07 21:45:31
Video: CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Performs 'The Jellicle Ball' on THE VIEW
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-05-28 14:37:18
Video: Learn the Tony-Nominated Ballroom Choreography from CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL
by Luka Vonier - 2026-05-26 14:48:34
Video: Follow Robert 'Silk' Mason's Path to CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL in STAGEBOUND
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-05-26 13:05:35
Video: CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Performs 'Skimbleshanks: The Railway Cat' in the Subway
by Michael Major - 2026-05-22 13:25:28
Video: CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Cast Performs at WNYC Concert Event
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-05-21 15:40:07
Video: CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Cast Performs Flashy Dance Number on GOOD MORNING AMERICA
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-04-21 11:34:42
Video: Watch Highlights from CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - 2026-04-07 18:24:15
Video: Watch the Full Conversations with CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Cast and Crew From CBS Sunday Morning Segment
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-03-30 15:18:26
Character Breakdown: CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Cast Unpacks Their Jellicle Roles
by Luka Vonier - 2026-03-07 08:00:20
VIDEO: First Look Inside Rehearsals For Ballroom Inspired Production of CATS
by Joshua Wright - 2024-05-30 14:59:30
VIDEO: Watch Works & Process at Catskill Mountain Foundation with Omari Wiles and Les Ballet Afrik
by Alan Henry - 2021-06-07 15:01:28
News
Andrew Lloyd Webber Says Broadway Is In 'Dire Danger' After CATS Closing
by Michael Major - Jul 14, 2026
Andrew Lloyd Webber has addressed the closing announcement of CATS: The Jellicle Ball, pleading for 'theatre owners, unions and producers to come together urgently to address what is a crisis coming to a head.'
by Michael Major - Jul 14, 2026
Andrew Lloyd Webber has addressed the closing announcement of CATS: The Jellicle Ball, pleading for 'theatre owners, unions and producers to come together urgently to address what is a crisis coming to a head.'
CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Cancels Performance July 13th
by Joshua Wright - Jul 13, 2026
The performance of CATS: the Jellicle Ball on Monday, July 13th, at 7pm has been cancelled by the production due to company illness.
by Joshua Wright - Jul 13, 2026
The performance of CATS: the Jellicle Ball on Monday, July 13th, at 7pm has been cancelled by the production due to company illness.
CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Announces Closing Date
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 13, 2026
The ball is over. BroadwayWorld has just learned that Cats: The Jellicle Ball, the Tony Award-winning musical revival, will end its Broadway run at the Broadhurst Theatre on Saturday evening, August 8. Later this month, the production will be filmed by the Theatre on Film and Tape Archive (TOFT) at The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts and added to its collection.
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 13, 2026
The ball is over. BroadwayWorld has just learned that Cats: The Jellicle Ball, the Tony Award-winning musical revival, will end its Broadway run at the Broadhurst Theatre on Saturday evening, August 8. Later this month, the production will be filmed by the Theatre on Film and Tape Archive (TOFT) at The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts and added to its collection.
Tara Lashan Clinkscales Spills All the Backstage Tea From CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL
by Stephi Wild - Jul 13, 2026
In this edition of Words From The Wings, we catch up with Tara Lashan Clinkscales of CATS: The Jellicle Ball, who took us backstage at the Broadhurst Theatre to share some of her favorite backstage moments, must-haves, and more!
by Stephi Wild - Jul 13, 2026
In this edition of Words From The Wings, we catch up with Tara Lashan Clinkscales of CATS: The Jellicle Ball, who took us backstage at the Broadhurst Theatre to share some of her favorite backstage moments, must-haves, and more!
Video: CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Cast Performs 'Skimbleshanks: The Railway Cat' on THE TONIGHT SHOW
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 23, 2026
The cast of Broadway's Cats: The Jellicle Ball joined The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Monday evening for a performance from the hit Broadway revival. Watch the cast perform the second act number, 'Skimbleshanks: The Railway Cat.'
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 23, 2026
The cast of Broadway's Cats: The Jellicle Ball joined The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Monday evening for a performance from the hit Broadway revival. Watch the cast perform the second act number, 'Skimbleshanks: The Railway Cat.'
CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL to Perform on THE TONIGHT SHOW Next Week
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 15, 2026
The cast of Broadway's Cats: The Jellicle Ball will head to late-night television for a special performance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon next week.
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 15, 2026
The cast of Broadway's Cats: The Jellicle Ball will head to late-night television for a special performance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon next week.
Photos: CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Celebrates Tony Triumph at CATSQUERADE After-Party
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 8, 2026
Cats: The Jellicle Ball celebrated its three Tony Award wins with a special CATSQUERADE watch party and after-party at Masquerade. Guests included Andrew Lloyd Webber, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Raúl Esparza, Chris Colfer, Law Roach, and the show's Tony-winning creative team. Check out photos of the event!
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 8, 2026
Cats: The Jellicle Ball celebrated its three Tony Award wins with a special CATSQUERADE watch party and after-party at Masquerade. Guests included Andrew Lloyd Webber, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Raúl Esparza, Chris Colfer, Law Roach, and the show's Tony-winning creative team. Check out photos of the event!
Tony Awards Fashion: Stars Serve Glamour, Glitter and More on Broadway's Biggest Night
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 9, 2026
The category is: Tony Awards Eleganza. Broadway legends, rising stars, Hollywood favorites, and fashion icons all came ready to walk at this year's ceremony. Rachel Zegler, Cole Escola, Queen Latifah, Darren Criss, Jordan Roth, Bernadette Peters, and dozens more brought glamour, confidence, and undeniable star power to the red carpet.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 9, 2026
The category is: Tony Awards Eleganza. Broadway legends, rising stars, Hollywood favorites, and fashion icons all came ready to walk at this year's ceremony. Rachel Zegler, Cole Escola, Queen Latifah, Darren Criss, Jordan Roth, Bernadette Peters, and dozens more brought glamour, confidence, and undeniable star power to the red carpet.
Photos: Inside the 2026 Tony Awards Ceremony
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 8, 2026
Last night saw the 79th Annual Tony Awards, celebrating the incredible theater work seen on Broadway this past year. Take a look inside the CBS and Pluto TV broadcasts below, including presenters, performances, and acceptance speeches from shows like The Lost Boys, Schmigadoon!, Ragtime, Titaníque, and more.
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 8, 2026
Last night saw the 79th Annual Tony Awards, celebrating the incredible theater work seen on Broadway this past year. Take a look inside the CBS and Pluto TV broadcasts below, including presenters, performances, and acceptance speeches from shows like The Lost Boys, Schmigadoon!, Ragtime, Titaníque, and more.
Black Joy Takes Center Stage at the Inaugural Black Broadway Nominee Soirée
by Cynthia L. Dorsey - Jun 8, 2026
It’s Tony Award season and all the pre- and post-show gatherings are happening in real time, celebrating an amazing Broadway season. Among the who's who events of the season was the Black Broadway Nominee Soirée, held on Friday, June 5, hosted by three-time Tony Award-winning producer Lamar Richardson and his wife, Zaire Julion-Richardson.
by Cynthia L. Dorsey - Jun 8, 2026
It’s Tony Award season and all the pre- and post-show gatherings are happening in real time, celebrating an amazing Broadway season. Among the who's who events of the season was the Black Broadway Nominee Soirée, held on Friday, June 5, hosted by three-time Tony Award-winning producer Lamar Richardson and his wife, Zaire Julion-Richardson.
Premios TONY 2026: SCHMIGADOON! conquista Broadway en una noche de homenajes y emoción
by Emilia Ruiz de Somocurcio - Jun 8, 2026
La ceremonia de este 7 de junio concluye con un empate entre LOST BOYS, RAGTIME y SCHIGADOON! con cuatro premios cada uno
by Emilia Ruiz de Somocurcio - Jun 8, 2026
La ceremonia de este 7 de junio concluye con un empate entre LOST BOYS, RAGTIME y SCHIGADOON! con cuatro premios cada uno
Video: Qween Jean Reacts to Tony Win - 'It's a Tremendous Blessing'
by Talking Tonys - Jun 7, 2026
At the Tony Awards, Qween Jean took home the award for Best Costume Design of a Musical for CATS: The Jellicle Ball. After leaving the stage at Radio City Music Hall, she checked in with BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge to share her initial reaction!
by Talking Tonys - Jun 7, 2026
At the Tony Awards, Qween Jean took home the award for Best Costume Design of a Musical for CATS: The Jellicle Ball. After leaving the stage at Radio City Music Hall, she checked in with BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge to share her initial reaction!
Video: Zhailon Levingston & Bill Rauch on Their Tony Win- 'People Coming Together is the Only Path Forward'
by Talking Tonys - Jun 7, 2026
Zhailon Levingston and Bill Rauch took home the Tony Award for Best Direction of a Musical for CATS: The Jellicle Ball. After leaving the stage at Radio City Music Hall, they checked in with BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge.
by Talking Tonys - Jun 7, 2026
Zhailon Levingston and Bill Rauch took home the Tony Award for Best Direction of a Musical for CATS: The Jellicle Ball. After leaving the stage at Radio City Music Hall, they checked in with BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge.
Video: Tony Winners Omari Wiles & Arturo Lyons Are Ready for the Next Job
by Talking Tonys - Jun 7, 2026
Omari Wiles and Arturo Lyons took home the Tony Award for Best Choreography. After leaving the stage at Radio City Music Hall, they checked in with BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge to share their initial reaction! Watch in this video.
by Talking Tonys - Jun 7, 2026
Omari Wiles and Arturo Lyons took home the Tony Award for Best Choreography. After leaving the stage at Radio City Music Hall, they checked in with BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge to share their initial reaction! Watch in this video.
CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Choreographers Want to Take on a Revival of FAME Next
by Michael Gioia - Jun 7, 2026
In the Tony Awards press room, choreographers Omari Wiles and Arturo Lyons teased they want to do a revival of the musical 'Fame' next.
by Michael Gioia - Jun 7, 2026
In the Tony Awards press room, choreographers Omari Wiles and Arturo Lyons teased they want to do a revival of the musical 'Fame' next.
Our Favorite Moments From the 2026 Tony Awards
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 8, 2026
Once again, Broadway's biggest night has come and gone! With the 79th Annual Tony Awards now behind us, we have compiled a list of some of the most memorable moments from the evening, including standout wins, performances, and more.
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 8, 2026
Once again, Broadway's biggest night has come and gone! With the 79th Annual Tony Awards now behind us, we have compiled a list of some of the most memorable moments from the evening, including standout wins, performances, and more.
Photos: Andrew Lloyd Webber and CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Celebrated at PAC NYC Benefit
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 5, 2026
On June 3, the Perelman Performing Arts Center (PAC NYC) hosted a special benefit celebration honoring Andrew Lloyd Webber and the acclaimed production of Cats: The Jellicle Ball. Check out photos from the event.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 5, 2026
On June 3, the Perelman Performing Arts Center (PAC NYC) hosted a special benefit celebration honoring Andrew Lloyd Webber and the acclaimed production of Cats: The Jellicle Ball. Check out photos from the event.
Photos: Backstage with the 2026 Tony Awards Winners
by Bruce Glikas - Jun 7, 2026
Yesterday they were just nominees, but now... they're winners! BroadwayWorld is backstage at Radio City Music Hall for the 79th Annual Tony Awards and we've got photos of all the evening's winners.
by Bruce Glikas - Jun 7, 2026
Yesterday they were just nominees, but now... they're winners! BroadwayWorld is backstage at Radio City Music Hall for the 79th Annual Tony Awards and we've got photos of all the evening's winners.
Photos: 2026 Tony Awards- Stars Walk the Red Carpet
by Bruce Glikas - Jun 7, 2026
The stars are aligning at Rockefeller Center! That's where the best of Broadway comes together today to walk the red carpet ahead of the 79th Annual Tony Awards- the biggest celebration in the American theatre. BroadwayWorld of course will be on hand at Radio City Music Hall all night to keep you up to speed on what's going on onstage, backstage, and behind the scenes!
by Bruce Glikas - Jun 7, 2026
The stars are aligning at Rockefeller Center! That's where the best of Broadway comes together today to walk the red carpet ahead of the 79th Annual Tony Awards- the biggest celebration in the American theatre. BroadwayWorld of course will be on hand at Radio City Music Hall all night to keep you up to speed on what's going on onstage, backstage, and behind the scenes!
Video: Meet the Tony-Nominated Choreographers
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 4, 2026
Watch in this video as we chat with: Christopher Gattelli (Schmigadoon!), Ellenore Scott (Ragtime), Omari Wiles and Arturo Lyons (Cats: The Jellicle Ball), and Lauren Yalango-Grant and Christopher Cree Grant (The Lost Boys).
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 4, 2026
Watch in this video as we chat with: Christopher Gattelli (Schmigadoon!), Ellenore Scott (Ragtime), Omari Wiles and Arturo Lyons (Cats: The Jellicle Ball), and Lauren Yalango-Grant and Christopher Cree Grant (The Lost Boys).
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What awards has Omari Wiles been nominated for?
Outstanding Choreography (Drama Desk Awards) for CATS: The Jellicle Ball, Best Choreography (Tony Awards) for Cats: The Jellicle Ball and Outstanding Choreography (Drama Desk Awards) for Cats: The Jellicle Ball.
What awards has Omari Wiles won?
Omari Wiles has won the Outstanding Choreography award at the Drama Desk Awards for CATS: The Jellicle Ball.
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