JOEY McKNEELY JOEY McKNEELY first was introduced to West Side Story by Mr. Robbins himself when he danced in Jerome Robbins’ Broadway. He was then chosen to direct and reproduce his choreography for West Side Story at La Scala Opera House, his directorial debut. His productions of West Side Story have been produced throughout the world, including the Chatelet in Paris and the Sadler’s Wells Theatre in London (Olivier nom., Best Musical Revival). On Broadway, Joey’s choreographic debut was Smokey Joe’s Cafe, followed by The Life, Twelfth Night at Lincoln Center, The Wild Party and The Boy From Oz starring Hugh Jackman. He has earned two Tony Award nominations, two Outer Critics Circle nominations, an NAACP Image Award and an L.A. Ovation Award. He has also directed/choreographed U.S. national tours of Thoroughly Modern Millie, Annie Get Your Gun, Crazy for You and Smokey Joe’s Cafe. In addition, he directed The Beautiful Game in Tokyo, Japan. Feature film choreography: IQ and Zoolander. Currently appearing in Show Theatre Role West Side Story Palace Theatre Reproduction Choreographer Previously seen in Show Theatre Role Boy From Oz, The Imperial Theatre Choreographer Showtune Director/ Choreographer

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