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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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STAGE CREDITS

Big Deal
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1986
1st Narrator
First Narrator
1st Narrator
Perfectly Frank
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1980
Performer
V.I.P. Night on Broadway
[Broadway]
1979
American Dance Machine performer
Dancin'
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1978
Singer
Performer
Singer
Performer
The Act
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1977
Boy
One of The Boys
Boy
A Chorus Line
[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer, 1975
Mike Costa
A Chorus Line
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1975
Rachael Lily Rosenbloom and Don't You Ever Forget It
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1973
Performer
Seesaw
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1973
Citizen of New York

Productions

Bob Fosse's Dancin'Bob Fosse's Dancin'
 
[Broadway, 2023]
Musical Staging
Director[Replacement]
Wicked West EndWicked West End
 
[West End, 2021]
Choreographer
Holler If Ya Hear MeHoller If Ya Hear Me
 
[Broadway, 2014]
Choreographer
The Hurly Burly Show - Naughty But Nice!The Hurly Burly Show - Naughty But Nice!
 
[West End, 2012]
Musical Staging Director
WickedWicked
 
[US Tour, 2009]
Choreographer
WickedWicked
 
[Los Angeles, 2007]
Choreographer
Sweet Charity
 
[US Tour, 2006]
Choreographer
Wicked
 
[Chicago, 2005]
Choreographer
Sweet CharitySweet Charity
 
[Broadway, 2005]
Choreographer
Wicked (1st National Tour)Wicked (1st National Tour)
 
[US Tour, 2005]
Choreographer
Why Do Fools Fall in Love?
 
[Regional (US), 2004]
Director/Choreographer
WickedWicked
 
[Broadway, 2003]
Choreographer
Wicked
 
[San Francisco (Regional), 2003]
Choreographer
Golden Boy
 
[Off-Broadway, 2002]
Choreographer
AidaAida
 
[Broadway, 2000]
Choreographer
Copacabana
 
[US Tour, 2000]
Choreographer
Dream
 
[Broadway, 1997]
Director/Choreographer
Choreographer
Director
Tommy
 
[West End, 1996]
Choreographer
The Who's Tommy
 
[Broadway, 1993]
Choreographer
Angry Housewives
 
[Off-Broadway, 1986]
Choreographer
Just Once
 
[Off-Off-Broadway, 1986]
Choreographer
Jerry's Girls
 
[Broadway, 1985]
Choreographer
Jerry's Girls
 
[US Tour, 1985]
Choreographer
Baby
 
[Broadway, 1983]
Choreographer
Potholes
 
[Off-Broadway, 1979]
Choreographer
Potholes
 
[Off-Broadway, 1979]
Choreographer
The Act
 
[Broadway, 1977]
Dance Captain

Writing

Jerry's Girls
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


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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'

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Video: WICKED Movie's 'Young Nessarose' Cesily Collette Visits Broadway Show Photo
Video: WICKED Movie's 'Young Nessarose' Cesily Collette Visits Broadway Show
by Michael Major - Nov 19, 2025

The Wicked movie's 'Young Nessarose,' Cesily Collette, visited the Broadway production this week. In a new social media video, Collette sits backstage with Broadway's Nessa, Jenna Bainbridge.
WICKED to Return to St. Louis at The Fabulous Fox in Spring of 2027 Photo
WICKED to Return to St. Louis at The Fabulous Fox in Spring of 2027
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 19, 2025

WICKED, St. Louis’s most popular musical, will return to The Fabulous Fox in Spring 2027! Fabulous Fox 2025-2026 Season Ticket Holders will receive priority access when they renew their season tickets this spring for the 2026-2027 season.
Back to Nubia: Stories from the Making of AIDA After 25 Years Photo
Back to Nubia: Stories from the Making of AIDA After 25 Years
by Caitlin Hornik - Nov 14, 2025

In honor of the Aida’s 25th anniversary, BroadwayWorld spoke to stars Heather Headley (Aida), Adam Pascal (Radames), Sherie Rene Scott (Amneris), Schele Williams (Nehebka), as Thomas Schumacher (original producer and Disney Theatrical Group chief for its first three decades), lyricist Tim Rice, and book writer David Henry Hwang to compile an oral history of the show’s early days, transition to Broadway, and legacy beyond the boards.
Review: WICKED at Shea's Buffalo Theatre Photo
Review: WICKED at Shea's Buffalo Theatre
by Michael Rabice - Nov 14, 2025

Everything Oz continues to enchant and enamor. The national touring production of WICKED landed at Shea's Buffalo Theatre this week. And like that infamous house that dropped from the sky, WICKED has an impact that rivals any of even the most famous Disney musicals. The 2003 Broadway musical was made into a two part movie and after breaking boxoffice records last year with Part I, Part II will be released this month. Audiences will no doubt clamor to the cinemas like the audiences that continue to flock to see the slick stage musical.
WICKED Becomes The Longest-Running Show at the Apollo Victoria Theatre Photo
WICKED Becomes The Longest-Running Show at the Apollo Victoria Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Nov 3, 2025

WICKED, the West End stage musical phenomenon that tells the untold story of the Witches of Oz, has become the ninth longest-running production in West End history, following the completion of Saturday's matinee performance.
WICKED Will Return to Providence Performing Arts Center in March 2026 Photo
WICKED Will Return to Providence Performing Arts Center in March 2026
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 6, 2025

The Broadway blockbuster Wicked will return to the Providence Performing Arts Center from March 4–22, 2026, as part of the Taco and The White Family Foundation Broadway Series.
Photos: WICKED Celebrates 19th Anniversary in London With '5 Minute Call' Photo
Photos: WICKED Celebrates 19th Anniversary in London With '5 Minute Call'
by Stephi Wild - Sep 26, 2025

Wicked has released a new series of photographs, entitled ‘5 Minute Call’, which document members of the company making their final preparations ahead of the curtain going up.
WICKED to Hold Open Call in LA for Broadway and National Touring Companies Photo
WICKED to Hold Open Call in LA for Broadway and National Touring Companies
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 22, 2025

Wicked will hold an open call for singers in Los Angeles in October. Learn more about the Broadway and tour productions of Wicked, and see how to audition here!
WICKED to Hold Open Call in Nashville for Broadway and Touring Companies Photo
WICKED to Hold Open Call in Nashville for Broadway and Touring Companies
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 11, 2025

Wicked will hold an open call in Nashville for singers who move well. The show is casting for the Broadway production and National Tour. Learn more about the open call and see how to attend!
Original 'Fiyero' Norbert Leo Butz Sees WICKED For the First Time in 20 Years Photo
Original 'Fiyero' Norbert Leo Butz Sees WICKED For the First Time in 20 Years
by Michael Major - Sep 8, 2025

Broadway's original 'Fiyero,' Norbert Leo Butz, returned to the Gershwin Theatre to catch a performance of the long-running musical, his first time seeing the production in over 20 years. See photos!
WICKED Returns To Shea's Buffalo Theatre  Photo
WICKED Returns To Shea's Buffalo Theatre 
by Stephi Wild - Sep 4, 2025

WICKED will return to Shea’s Buffalo Theatre for 24 performances. Tickets for the return engagement of WICKED, part of the Five Star Bank 2025-2026 Broadway Season, go on sale to the public at 10:00AM on Friday, September 5, 2025.  
WICKED to Hold Open Call in Chicago for Broadway and National Touring Companies Photo
WICKED to Hold Open Call in Chicago for Broadway and National Touring Companies
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 28, 2025

Wicked will be holding an open call for singers in Chicago for the Broadway and National Touring companies of the show. Learn more and see how to audition!
WICKED Returns To Baltimore in December Photo
WICKED Returns To Baltimore in December
by Stephi Wild - Aug 25, 2025

WICKED, Baltimore's most popular musical, will return to the France-Merrick Performing Arts Center, home of the historic Hippodrome Theatre in December. Learn more here!
Photos: Inside A CHORUS LINE's 50th Anniversary Celebration Photo
Photos: Inside A CHORUS LINE's 50th Anniversary Celebration
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 31, 2025

Earlier this week., The Entertainment Community Fund (formerly The Actors Fund), along with Tony Award®-winning producers Christopher Ketner and Hunter Regian, presented A Chorus Line Official 50th Anniversary Celebration at Broadway’s Shubert Theatre, home of Hell’s Kitchen. All proceeds from the event benefitted the Entertainment Community Fund’s programs serving dance professionals. Check out photos here!
Photos: On the Red Carpet for A CHORUS LINE's 50th Anniversary Photo
Photos: On the Red Carpet for A CHORUS LINE's 50th Anniversary
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 31, 2025

The Entertainment Community Fund (formerly The Actors Fund), along with Tony Award-winning producers Christopher Ketner and Hunter Regian, presented A Chorus Line Official 50th Anniversary Celebration at Broadway’s Shubert Theatre. Check out photos from the red carpet here.
Video: Inside the A CHORUS LINE 50 Concert With Donna McKechnie, Robyn Hurder & More Photo
Video: Inside the A CHORUS LINE 50 Concert With Donna McKechnie, Robyn Hurder & More
by Michael Major - Jul 28, 2025

Watch a video of Robyn Hurder performing 'The Music and the Mirror' at the A Chorus Line 50 celebration concert, alongside original Cassie, Donna McKechnie, and Charlotte D'Amboise.
Playlist: The Best of Marvin Hamlisch Photo
Playlist: The Best of Marvin Hamlisch
by Sidney Paterra - Jul 26, 2025

A Chorus Line opened on Broadway at the Shubert Theatre on July 25,1975. It ran for 15 years and was the longest-running Broadway show when it closed on April 28, 1990, playing 6,137 performances—and has continued to span the globe for decades. The man behind the music was the great Marvin Hamlisch, who passed away in 2012. We celebrate his iconic catalog with just a few of our favorite Marvin Hamlisch songs.
Video: A CHORUS LINE Celebrates 50 Years With A Cast Flash Mob in NYC Photo
Video: A CHORUS LINE Celebrates 50 Years With A Cast Flash Mob in NYC
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 25, 2025

A 5, 6, 7, 8! A Chorus Line is currently celebrating its 50th Anniversary! To celebrate the milestone past cast members of the show gathered at Lincoln Center to perform 'What I Did for Love' and 'One' from the beloved musical! Watch in this video.
Photos: In Rehearsals for the A CHORUS LINE 50th Anniversary Benefit Concert Photo
Photos: In Rehearsals for the A CHORUS LINE 50th Anniversary Benefit Concert
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 24, 2025

A 5, 6, 7, 8! The countdown continues for the highly anticipated, one-night-only special concert A Chorus Line Official 50th Anniversary Celebration, taking place on Sunday, July 27 at 7:30 pm ET at Broadway’s Shubert Theatre. Check out photos from inside rehearsals!
Video: Watch NaTasha Yvette Williams & Lencia Kebede Sing 'The Wizard & I' in WICKED Photo
Video: Watch NaTasha Yvette Williams & Lencia Kebede Sing 'The Wizard & I' in WICKED
by Michael Major - Jul 23, 2025

Wicked has released footage of NaTasha Yvette Williams singing the opening of 'The Wizard & I' to Lencia Kebede in the Broadway production of the iconic musical. Watch the video now!
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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?

Outstanding Choreography (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Sweet Charity, Best Choreography (Tony Awards) for Sweet Charity, Outstanding Choreography (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Wicked , Best Choreography (Tony Awards) for Wicked, Best Theatre Choreographer (Olivier Awards) for Tommy , Best Choreography (Tony Awards) for Dream, Best Choreography (Tony Awards) for How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, Outstanding Choreography (Drama Desk Awards) for The Who's Tommy, Best Choreography (Tony Awards) for The Who's Tommy, Best Choreography (Tony Awards) for Baby and Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Dancin'.

What awards has Wayne Cilento won?

Wayne Cilento won the Tony Award for Best Choreography for The Who's Tommy.

How many shows has Wayne Cilento written?

Wayne Cilento has written 1 shows including Jerry's Girls (Conceiver).

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