Wayne Cilento
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Wayne Cilento (born August 28, 1949) is an award-winning American dancer and choreographer.
Born in New York City, Cilento made his Broadway musical debut in the chorus of Seesaw. He has been featured in more than 100 national commercials, including spots for VISA, Dr Pepper, Burger King, McDonalds, Kmart, and Dairy Queen. On the concert stage, in music videos, and for television appearances, he has staged Alicia Keys, Liza Minelli, Barry Manilow, Chita Rivera, Billy Joel, Donna Summer, and Pete Townshend.
Wayne resides in Mamaroneck, New York with his wife Cathy and their sons Brian, Keith, and Doug.
[edit] Additional Broadway credits
- Sweet Charity (2005 revival)
- Wicked (2003)
- Aida (2000)
- Dream (1997)
- How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying (1995 revival)
- The Who's Tommy (1993)
- Jerry's Girls (1985)
- Baby (1983)
- Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (1982)
- Dancin' (1978)
- The Act (1977)
- A Chorus Line (1975)
- Rachael Lily Rosenbloom (And Don't You Ever Forget It) (1973)
[edit] Awards and nominations
- 2005 Tony Award for Best Choreography (Sweet Charity, nominee)
- 2004 Tony Award for Best Choreography (Wicked, nominee)
- 1997 Tony Award for Best Choreography (Dream, nominee)
- 1997 Laurence Olivier Award for Best Theatre Choreographer of 1996 (The Who's Tommy, nominee)
- 1995 Tony Award for Best Choreography (How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, nominee)
- 1993 Tony Award for Best Choreography (The Who's Tommy, winner)
- 1993 Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Choreography (The Who's Tommy, winner)
- 1984 Tony Award for Best Choreography (Baby, nominee)
- 1978 Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Musical (Dancin', nominee)
- 1976 Theatre World Award for Ensemble Performance (A Chorus Line, winner)
