Christopher Wheeldon
Latest News on Christopher Wheeldon:
San Francisco Ballet Reveals 2024-25 Season (Apr 17, 2024)
Boston Ballet School Presents NEXT GENERATION A Performance Showcasing Young Dancers (Apr 16, 2024)
New Block of Tickets Available for MJ Through January 2025 (Apr 16, 2024)
San Francisco Ballet Reveals 2024-25 Season (Apr 17, 2024)
Boston Ballet School Presents NEXT GENERATION A Performance Showcasing Young Dancers (Apr 16, 2024)
New Block of Tickets Available for MJ Through January 2025 (Apr 16, 2024)
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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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Christopher Wheeldon Awards and Nominations
Drama Desk Awards - 2022 - Outstanding Choreography
Christopher Wheeldon, MJ The Musical
Drama League Awards - 2022 - Outstanding Direction of a Musical
Christopher Wheeldon, MJ the Musical
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2022 - Outstanding Choreography
Christopher Wheeldon, MJ the Musical
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2022 - Outstanding Director of a Musical
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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
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BroadwayWorld Awards - 2015 - Best Choreography
Christopher Wheeldon, An American in Paris
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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
Olivier Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Achievement in Dance
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Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Choreography
Christopher Wheeldon, An American in Paris
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Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Director of a Musical
Christopher Wheeldon, An American in Paris
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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
Olivier Awards - 2003 - Outstanding Achievement in Dance
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Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2002 - Outstanding Choreography
Christopher Wheeldon, Sweet Smell of Success
Christopher Wheeldon Videos
Video: MJ's Devin Bowles Sings National Anthem At Colorado Rockies Game
by Joshua Wright - Apr 15, 2024
Video: MJ Launches Sweepstakes in Celebration of 2 Million Tickets Sold
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 8, 2024
Video: Roman Banks Talks MJ at the Orpheum on KPIX CBS News Bay Area
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 3, 2024
Video: Christopher Wheeldon On 75 Years of the Extraordinary at NYC Ballet
by Joshua Wright - Jan 30, 2024
VIDEO: Get a First Look at CONCERTO FOR TWO PIANOS: A World Premiere by Tiler Peck
by Joshua Wright - Jan 12, 2024
Video: Watch the MJ THE MUSICAL Cast Perform 'Santa Claus Is Coming to Town' on TODAY
by Michael Major - Dec 26, 2023
Video: The Cast of MJ THE MUSICAL Performs 'Santa Claus is Coming to Town'
by Stephi Wild - Dec 14, 2023
VIDEO: Watch The Royal Ballet Celebrate The Legacy of Nijinska with Extended Insight
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 25, 2023
Photos & Video: MJ Celebrates Halloween With Special 'Thriller' Performance
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 1, 2023
Video: MJ Celebrates One Year on Broadway, Kicking Off Black History Month
by Stephi Wild - Feb 1, 2023
Christopher Wheeldon News
San Francisco Ballet Reveals 2024-25 Season
San Francisco Ballet has announced its 2024–2025 season that showcases works in contemporary and classical ballet, cross-disciplinary creative partnerships in fashion, music, and visual art, and company premieres of works not often staged in the U.S. Learn more about the lineup here!
Boston Ballet School Presents NEXT GENERATION A Performance Showcasing Young Dancers
Experience the future of ballet as Boston Ballet School presents NEXT GENERATION, a one-night-only showcase of their most promising students. Don't miss this unique performance.
New Block of Tickets Available for MJ Through January 2025
A new block of tickets for MJ are now on sale for performances through January 5, 2025. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.
MJ THE MUSICAL To Have St. Louis Debut, Beginning In May!
Experience the St. Louis debut of MJ at the Fabulous Fox Theatre from May 28 to June 9.
FUNNY GIRL, LIFE OF PI & More Set for 24-25 Broadway In Pittsburgh Season
The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust has unveiled the 2024-2025 PNC Broadway in Pittsburgh season. Learn about the shows and see how to purchase tickets.
New York City Ballet Unveils 2024-25 Season Featuring 58 Ballets
New York City Ballet has revealed its 2024-25 season. See the productions and learn how to purchase tickets!
Video: MJ's Devin Bowles Sings National Anthem At Colorado Rockies Game
Watch as Devin Bowles from the Tony award-winning musical MJ sings national anthem at the April 10th Colorado Rockies game. Bowled plays Joe Jackson on the national tour.
Leading Ballet Stars Come Together For Debut Of World Ballet Festival
Join the world's top ballet stars as they come together for the inaugural World Ballet Festival.
HADESTOWN, BACK TO THE FUTURE And More Announced for Hult Center Broadway In Eugene 24/25 Season
The Hult Center for the Performing Arts has just announced its biggest ever season of the Broadway in Eugene series, featuring more shows and performances than ever before, as well as its first ever “first-run” presentation, featuring Back To The Future: The Musical straight from Broadway.
Tickets for American Ballet Theatre's 2024 Summer Season to Go on Sale This Month
Tickets for ABT’s 2024 Summer season go on sale Monday, April 22 at 12:00 P.M. at the Metropolitan Opera House box office.
Video: MJ Launches Sweepstakes in Celebration of 2 Million Tickets Sold
MJ the Musical is launching a 'Double Platinum' sweepstakes in celebration of 2 million tickets sold worldwide. Learn more and see how to enter!
West End's MJ THE MUSICAL Cancels Performances as Myles Frost and Two Understudies Fall Ill
According to The Telegraph, performances of the West End production of MJ the Musical were canceled on the evenings of Tuesday, April 2nd and Wednesday, April 3rd, as Myles Frost and understudies Kieran Alleyne and Kwame Kandekore fell ill.
New York City Ballet 2024 Spring Season To Include Works From Balanchine And More
New York City Ballet's 75th anniversary celebration will continue with the 2024 Spring Season which will open on Tuesday, April 23 and conclude with a week-long run, May 28 through June 2, of Balanchine's full-length production of A Midsummer Night's Dream.
HAMILTON, MJ, and More Set For Broadway in Ottawa 2024-25 Season
Broadway Across Canada has revealed the lineup of productions in its 2024-25 Ottawa season. Learn more about the upcoming season here!
KIMBERLY AKIMBO, & JULIET, And More Announced for Broadway In Columbus 2024-2025 Season
Discover the exciting lineup for the 2024-2025 season of PNC BROADWAY IN COLUMBUS, featuring a diverse range of shows. Stay updated with BroadwayWorld for more details.
Review Roundup: What Did the Critics Think of MJ THE MUSICAL in the West End?
The multi-Tony Award®- winning musical MJ has now opened at the Prince Edward Theatre.
Review: MJ: THE MUSICAL, Prince Edward Theatre
This slathered-in-schmaltz hagiography is like watching the Zone of Interest: you know the disturbing stuff is always just out of view.
BEETLEJUICE, A BEAUTIFUL NOISE And More Announced for Marcus Performing Arts Center 2024/25 Broadway Series
Discover the new 2024/25 season at Marcus Performing Arts Center, featuring a diverse lineup of Broadway, Jazz, and Dance performances.
American Ballet Theatre to Present 2024 Spring Gala: Ballet Brilliance in May
American Ballet Theatre will host the 2024 Spring Gala: Ballet Brilliance in May. Learn more about the event!
Review: MJ - THE MUSICAL Moonwalks Into OC's Segerstrom Center
An overall resounding triumph despite its insistence on side-stepping some of the more salacious scandals associated with its subject, pop star Michael Jackson—MJ - THE MUSICAL is a genuinely entertaining and nostalgic show that purposely aims to celebrate the creative, if misunderstood genius behind some of the biggest hits in pop music history.
Christopher Wheeldon FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What awards has Christopher Wheeldon been nominated for?
Christopher Wheeldon has been nominated for several awards throughout his career. Some of his notable nominations include Outstanding Choreography at the Drama Desk Awards for "MJ The Musical," Outstanding Direction of a Musical at the Drama League Awards for "MJ the Musical," Best Choreography at the Tony Awards for "MJ The Musical," and Best Theatre Choreographer at the Olivier Awards for "An American In Paris." He has also received nominations for Outstanding Choreography and Outstanding Director of a Musical at various award shows for his work on "An American in Paris." Additionally, Wheeldon has been recognized for Outstanding Achievement in Dance at the Olivier Awards for "Polyphonia" and "An American in Paris."
What awards has Christopher Wheeldon won?
Christopher Wheeldon has won several awards for his choreography, including the Best Choreography at the Tony Awards for "MJ The Musical" and "An American in Paris." He also received the Best Choreography award at the BroadwayWorld Awards for "An American in Paris." Additionally, Wheeldon won the Outstanding Choreography at the Drama Desk Awards and the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "An American in Paris." He was also honored with the Outstanding Director of a Musical award at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for his work on "An American in Paris."
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