Omari Wiles
Omari Wiles is a choreographer whose BroadwayWorld credits include CATS: The Jellicle Ball. Awards include Drama Desk Awards for CATS: The Jellicle Ball (2026).
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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
Listen to The First Single from the CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Cast Recording
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 30, 2026
As BroadwayWorld reported earlier this week, Cats: The Jellicle Ball has delayed the release of its original Broadway cast recording. The album, which was originally set to be released on streaming platforms on October 30, has been delayed, with no new date announced at this time. While we await the full album, check out the first single, 'Prologue: Jellicle Songs for Jellicle Cats':
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 30, 2026
As BroadwayWorld reported earlier this week, Cats: The Jellicle Ball has delayed the release of its original Broadway cast recording. The album, which was originally set to be released on streaming platforms on October 30, has been delayed, with no new date announced at this time. While we await the full album, check out the first single, 'Prologue: Jellicle Songs for Jellicle Cats':
CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Delays Cast Recording; First Single to Be Released This Week
by Stephi Wild - Oct 27, 2026
Cats: The Jellicle Ball has delayed the release of its original Broadway cast recording. The first single will be released on October 30. Learn more about the album here.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 27, 2026
Cats: The Jellicle Ball has delayed the release of its original Broadway cast recording. The first single will be released on October 30. Learn more about the album here.
Dance/NYC Honors CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Co-Choreographers at Annual Gala
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 26, 2026
Dance/NYC presented its 2026 NEW YORKERS FOR DANCE Award to Arturo Lyons and Omari Wiles at the organization's annual celebration supporting equity and opportunity in New York City's dance field.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 26, 2026
Dance/NYC presented its 2026 NEW YORKERS FOR DANCE Award to Arturo Lyons and Omari Wiles at the organization's annual celebration supporting equity and opportunity in New York City's dance field.
CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Available for Pre-Order On Apple Music With Intro Message From Junior LaBejia
by Marissa Faith Curley - Sep 27, 2026
Atlantic Records has unveiled the pre-order for CATS: The Jellicle Ball (Original Broadway Cast Recording). Fans can now pre-save the album on Apple Music, where the album page features a special introductory message from ballroom icon Junior LaBeija ahead of its release.
by Marissa Faith Curley - Sep 27, 2026
Atlantic Records has unveiled the pre-order for CATS: The Jellicle Ball (Original Broadway Cast Recording). Fans can now pre-save the album on Apple Music, where the album page features a special introductory message from ballroom icon Junior LaBeija ahead of its release.
Dance/NYC Unveils Full Program Details for NEW YORKERS FOR DANCE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 9, 2026
Dance/NYC announced the full lineup for its annual fundraiser celebrating the New York City dance field, featuring DJ Ali Coleman and performances by grantees and local artists.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 9, 2026
Dance/NYC announced the full lineup for its annual fundraiser celebrating the New York City dance field, featuring DJ Ali Coleman and performances by grantees and local artists.
CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Tony Winners Arturo Lyons and Omari Wiles to Receive Dance/NYC's 'New Yorkers for Dance' Award
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 19, 2026
Dance/NYC named Arturo Lyons and Omari Wiles, Tony-winning co-choreographers of CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL, as recipients of its NEW YORKERS FOR DANCE Award, honoring their work in ballroom culture.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 19, 2026
Dance/NYC named Arturo Lyons and Omari Wiles, Tony-winning co-choreographers of CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL, as recipients of its NEW YORKERS FOR DANCE Award, honoring their work in ballroom culture.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld August 20, 2026- CHICAGO Welcomes KPOP Star Ivy As 'Roxie Hart' and More
by - Aug 20, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is August 20, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by - Aug 20, 2026
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is August 20, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Dance/NYC to Honor CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Choreographers Arturo Lyons And Omari Wiles
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 19, 2026
Dance/NYC has named Arturo Lyons and Omari Wiles, Tony Award-winning Co-Choreographers of CATS: The Jellicle Ball on Broadway, as recipients of the 2026 NEW YORKERS FOR DANCE Award.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 19, 2026
Dance/NYC has named Arturo Lyons and Omari Wiles, Tony Award-winning Co-Choreographers of CATS: The Jellicle Ball on Broadway, as recipients of the 2026 NEW YORKERS FOR DANCE Award.
CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Cast Recording Now Available for Pre-Order; Tracklist Revealed
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 14, 2026
Atlantic Records has unveiled the pre-order for CATS: The Jellicle Ball (Original Broadway Cast Recording), the official companion to the wildly acclaimed Tony Award-winning musical revival. Arriving this fall, pre-orders are now available.
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 14, 2026
Atlantic Records has unveiled the pre-order for CATS: The Jellicle Ball (Original Broadway Cast Recording), the official companion to the wildly acclaimed Tony Award-winning musical revival. Arriving this fall, pre-orders are now available.
CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Intermission Remixes Released By DJ Murphy
by Marissa Faith Curley - Aug 9, 2026
DJ Murphy has released Cats: The Jellicle Ball – The Remixes on SoundCloud, featuring a collection of remixed Andrew Lloyd Webber tracks heard during intermission at CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL on Broadway.
by Marissa Faith Curley - Aug 9, 2026
DJ Murphy has released Cats: The Jellicle Ball – The Remixes on SoundCloud, featuring a collection of remixed Andrew Lloyd Webber tracks heard during intermission at CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL on Broadway.
Andrew Lloyd Webber Shares Thoughts on CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL Closing Day; A Message To The Fans
by Marissa Faith Curley - Aug 8, 2026
Andrew Lloyd Webber took to Facebook to send his well wishes to the cast and creatives of CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL ahead of their closing performance at the Broadhurst Theater.
by Marissa Faith Curley - Aug 8, 2026
Andrew Lloyd Webber took to Facebook to send his well wishes to the cast and creatives of CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL ahead of their closing performance at the Broadhurst Theater.
3 Broadway Shows Close This Weekend
by Sidney Paterra - Aug 8, 2026
Broadway says goodbye to three productions. Cats: The Jellicle Ball takes its final bow at the Broadhurst Theatre following 21 previews and 141 regular performances; Every Brilliant Thing concludes its limited run at the Hudson Theatre after 22 previews and 169 regular performances; and Death of a Salesman concludes its run at the Winter Garden Theatre after 36 previews and 131 regular performances.
by Sidney Paterra - Aug 8, 2026
Broadway says goodbye to three productions. Cats: The Jellicle Ball takes its final bow at the Broadhurst Theatre following 21 previews and 141 regular performances; Every Brilliant Thing concludes its limited run at the Hudson Theatre after 22 previews and 169 regular performances; and Death of a Salesman concludes its run at the Winter Garden Theatre after 36 previews and 131 regular performances.
CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL To Receive Cast Recording
by Marissa Faith Curley - Aug 1, 2026
From the stage of the Broadhurst Theatre, “Tempress” Chasity Moore, who plays the role of ‘Grizabella,’ delivered the news that CATS: The Jellicle Ball, the wildly acclaimed Tony Award-winning musical revival, will record a cast album to be released this winter on Atlantic Records.
by Marissa Faith Curley - Aug 1, 2026
From the stage of the Broadhurst Theatre, “Tempress” Chasity Moore, who plays the role of ‘Grizabella,’ delivered the news that CATS: The Jellicle Ball, the wildly acclaimed Tony Award-winning musical revival, will record a cast album to be released this winter on Atlantic Records.
Photos: Original Broadway 'Rum Tum Tugger' Terrence Mann visits CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL
by Bruce Glikas - Jul 31, 2026
The original Broadway 'Rum Tum Tugger' Terrence Mann recently paid a visit to Cats: The Jellicle ball on Broadway. Backstage, he posed with Sydney James Harcourt, who plays Rum Tum Tugger in this production. Check out photos here.
by Bruce Glikas - Jul 31, 2026
The original Broadway 'Rum Tum Tugger' Terrence Mann recently paid a visit to Cats: The Jellicle ball on Broadway. Backstage, he posed with Sydney James Harcourt, who plays Rum Tum Tugger in this production. Check out photos here.
MASQUERADE Producer Would Like to Take Over CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 27, 2026
Randy Weiner, who is the producer of Andrew Lloyd Webber's immersive Masquerade Off-Broadway, would like to take over Cats: The Jellicle Ball, which recently announced its closing on Broadway.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 27, 2026
Randy Weiner, who is the producer of Andrew Lloyd Webber's immersive Masquerade Off-Broadway, would like to take over Cats: The Jellicle Ball, which recently announced its closing on Broadway.
MNEK Releases New Single 'Oh No!! All The Boys!!'
by Joshua Wright - Jul 24, 2026
MNEK released a new single titled 'Oh No!! All The Boys!!', adding to the British singer-songwriter and producer's catalog of pop music.
by Joshua Wright - Jul 24, 2026
MNEK released a new single titled 'Oh No!! All The Boys!!', adding to the British singer-songwriter and producer's catalog of pop music.
Lin-Manuel Miranda and Gaten Matarazzo Guest Judge Filmed Performance of CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL
by Stephi Wild - Jul 24, 2026
Ahead of its closing, Cats: The Jellicle Ball filmed a recent performance by the Theatre on Film and Tape Archive at The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts. Lin-Manuel Miranda and Gaten Matarazzo served as the guest judges.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 24, 2026
Ahead of its closing, Cats: The Jellicle Ball filmed a recent performance by the Theatre on Film and Tape Archive at The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts. Lin-Manuel Miranda and Gaten Matarazzo served as the guest judges.
Works & Process to Name 2026-2027 Curated and Open Call Residency Artists
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 15, 2026
Works & Process announced its fully-funded residency recipients for 2026-2027, supporting artists including Trisha Brown Dance Company, Limón Dance Company, and Princess Lockerooo, with week-long residencies across seven states.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 15, 2026
Works & Process announced its fully-funded residency recipients for 2026-2027, supporting artists including Trisha Brown Dance Company, Limón Dance Company, and Princess Lockerooo, with week-long residencies across seven states.
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.
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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