Gender
Male
Born
Jan 24, 1918
Van Nuys, California, USA
Died
Nov 02, 2014
Englewood, New Jersey, USA
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  • CREDITS
    Follies (Apr 05, 2001 - Jul 14, 2001)
    • Also Starring: Donald Saddler [Theodore Whitman]
    MusicalDramaRevival
    My Fair Lady (Dec 09, 1993 - May 01, 1994)
    • Choreographed by Donald Saddler
    MusicalComedy Romantic ComedyRevival
    Teddy & Alice (Nov 12, 1987 - Jan 17, 1988)
    • Choreographed by Donald Saddler
    MusicalOriginal
    Broadway (Jun 25, 1987 - Jun 27, 1987)
    • Musical Staging by Donald Saddler
    PlayDramaRevival
    The Loves of Anatol (Mar 06, 1985 - Apr 14, 1985)
    • Musical Staging by Donald Saddler
    PlayOriginal
    On Your Toes (Mar 06, 1983 - May 20, 1984)
    • Choreographed by Donald Saddler
    MusicalComedyRevival
    Happy New Year (Apr 27, 1980 - May 10, 1980)
    • Choreographed by Donald Saddler
    MusicalOriginal
    The Grand Tour (Jan 11, 1979 - Mar 04, 1979)
    • Choreographed by Donald Saddler
    MusicalOriginal
    The American Dance Machine (Jun 14, 1978 - Dec 03, 1978)
    • Featuring choreography from "No, No, Nanette" by Donald Saddler
    SpecialDanceOriginal
    The Robber Bridegroom (Oct 09, 1976 - Feb 13, 1977)
    • Choreographed by Donald Saddler
    MusicalOriginal
    The Robber Bridegroom (Oct 07, 1975 - Oct 18, 1975)
    • Choreographed by Donald Saddler
    MusicalOriginal
    Rodgers & Hart (May 13, 1975 - Aug 16, 1975)
    • Choreographed by Donald Saddler
    MusicalRevueOriginal
    A Doll's House (Mar 05, 1975 - Apr 20, 1975)
    • Tarantella choreographed by Donald Saddler
    PlayDramaRevival
    Good News (Dec 23, 1974 - Jan 04, 1975)
    • Choreographed by Donald Saddler
    MusicalComedyRevival
    Tricks (Jan 08, 1973 - Jan 13, 1973)
    • Choreographed by Donald Saddler
    MusicalComedyOriginal
    Much Ado About Nothing (Nov 11, 1972 - Feb 11, 1973)
    • Choreographed by Donald Saddler
    PlayComedy Play with musicRevival
    No, No, Nanette (Jan 19, 1971 - Feb 03, 1973)
    • Choreographed by Donald Saddler
    • Musical Staging by Donald Saddler
    MusicalComedyRevival
    Sophie (Apr 15, 1963 - Apr 20, 1963)
    • Dances and Musical Numbers Staged by Donald Saddler
    MusicalOriginal
    Milk and Honey (Oct 10, 1961 - Jan 26, 1963)
    • Choreographed by Donald Saddler
    MusicalComedyOriginal
    Shangri-La (Jun 13, 1956 - Jun 30, 1956)
    • Choreographed by Donald Saddler
    MusicalOriginal
    John Murray Anderson's Almanac (Dec 10, 1953 - Jun 26, 1954)
    • Dances and Musical Numbers Staged by Donald Saddler
    MusicalRevueOriginal
    Wonderful Town (Feb 25, 1953 - Jul 03, 1954)
    • Dances and Musical Numbers Staged by Donald Saddler
    MusicalComedyOriginal
    Bless You All (Dec 13, 1950 - Feb 24, 1951)
    • Also Starring: Donald Saddler [The Rich Boy, The Texan, The Mobile]
    MusicalRevueOriginal
    Call Me Madam (Oct 12, 1950 - May 03, 1952)
    • Asst. to the Choreographer: Donald Saddler
    MusicalComedyOriginal
    Dance Me a Song (Jan 20, 1950 - Feb 18, 1950)
    • Performer: Donald Saddler [Taxi Driver, "It's The Weather" Dancer, Drunkard, "Lilac Wine" Dancer, Boy Friend, Owner, "Finale" Performer]
    MusicalRevueOriginal
    High Button Shoes (Oct 09, 1947 - Jul 02, 1949)
    • Performer: Donald Saddler
      • Uncle Willie - Replacement
    MusicalComedyOriginal
    Ballet Theatre (Sep 30, 1946 - Nov 09, 1946)
    • Pillar of Fire
    • Performer: Donald Saddler [Lover-in-Experience]
    SpecialBallet DanceOriginal
    • Fancy Free
    • Performer: Donald Saddler [Bartender]
    SpecialBallet DanceOriginal
    The Ballet Theatre (Feb 11, 1941 - Mar 09, 1941)
    • Performer: Donald Saddler [Wilfred]
    SpecialBalletRevival
    My Fair Lady (Apr 03, 1993 - Nov 21, 1993)
    • Choreographed by Donald Saddler
    MusicalComedyRevival
    Meet Me in St. Louis (Apr 30, 1991 - Jun 21, 1992)
    • Choreographed by Donald Saddler
    MusicalComedyOriginal
    On Your Toes (Mar 21, 1984 - Apr 28, 1984)
    • Musical Numbers Staged by Donald Saddler
    MusicalComedyRevival
    Good News (Dec 15, 1973 - Oct 20, 1974)
    • Musical Numbers Staged by Donald Saddler
    MusicalComedyRevival
    No, No, Nanette (Sep 14, 1973 - Mar 10, 1974)
    • Dance and Musical Numbers Originally Staged by Donald Saddler
    MusicalComedyRevival
    No, No, Nanette (Oct 06, 1972 - Aug 04, 1973)
    • Dances and Musical Numbers Staged by Donald Saddler
    MusicalComedyRevival
    No, No, Nanette (Dec 27, 1971 - Mar 10, 1973)
    • Dances and Musical Numbers Staged by Donald Saddler
    MusicalComedyRevival
    Knickerbocker Holiday (May 11, 1971 - Aug 21, 1971)
    • Choreographed by Donald Saddler
    MusicalComedyRevival
    Milk and Honey (Jan 29, 1963 - Sep 14, 1963)
    • Choreographed by Donald Saddler
    MusicalComedyOriginal
    Wonderful Town (Jul 07, 1954 - Feb 05, 1955)
    • Dances and Musical Numbers staged by Donald Saddler
    MusicalComedyOriginal
    Happy Birthday, Mr. Abbott! (Jun 22, 1987 - Jun 22, 1987)
    • Performer: Donald Saddler [Performer]
    • 'Papa, Wont You Dance with Me?' Choreographed by Donald Saddler
    SpecialBenefitOriginal
    Together on Broadway (Mary Martin & Ethel Merman) (May 15, 1977 - May 15, 1977)
    • Staged by Donald Saddler
    SpecialBenefitOriginal
    George Abbott...A Celebration (May 02, 1976 - May 02, 1976)
    • Directed by Donald Saddler
    • Choreographed by Donald Saddler
    SpecialBenefitOriginal
    A Gala Tribute to Joshua Logan (Mar 09, 1975 - Mar 09, 1975)
    • Staged by Donald Saddler
    SpecialBenefit TributeOriginal
    A Celebration of Richard Rodgers (Mar 26, 1972 - Mar 26, 1972)
    • Staged by Donald Saddler
    SpecialBenefitOriginal
  • AWARDS

    Tony Award®

     

    Best Choreography

    1983 | Nominee  | On Your Toes
    Choreographed by Donald Saddler
     

    Best Choreography

    1973 | Nominee  | Much Ado About Nothing
    Choreographed by Donald Saddler

    Best Choreography

    1971 | Winner  | No, No, Nanette
    Musical Staging by Donald Saddler

    Choreographer

    1953 | Winner  | Wonderful Town
    Dances and Musical Numbers Staged by Donald Saddler

    Drama Desk Award

     

    Outstanding Choreography

    1983 | Nominee  | On Your Toes
    Choreographed by Donald Saddler
     

    Outstanding Choreography

    1977 | Nominee  | The Robber Bridegroom
    Choreographed by Donald Saddler
     

    Outstanding Choreography

    1976 | Nominee  | The Robber Bridegroom
    Choreographed by Donald Saddler
     

    Outstanding Choreography

    1975 | Nominee  | Good News
    Choreographed by Donald Saddler

    Outstanding Choreography

    1971 | Winner  | No, No, Nanette
    Musical Staging by Donald Saddler
Follies (Apr 05, 2001 - Jul 14, 2001)
  • Also Starring: Donald Saddler [Theodore Whitman]
MusicalDramaRevival
My Fair Lady (Dec 09, 1993 - May 01, 1994)
  • Choreographed by Donald Saddler
MusicalComedy Romantic ComedyRevival
Teddy & Alice (Nov 12, 1987 - Jan 17, 1988)
  • Choreographed by Donald Saddler
MusicalOriginal
Broadway (Jun 25, 1987 - Jun 27, 1987)
  • Musical Staging by Donald Saddler
PlayDramaRevival
The Loves of Anatol (Mar 06, 1985 - Apr 14, 1985)
  • Musical Staging by Donald Saddler
PlayOriginal
On Your Toes (Mar 06, 1983 - May 20, 1984)
  • Choreographed by Donald Saddler
MusicalComedyRevival
Happy New Year (Apr 27, 1980 - May 10, 1980)
  • Choreographed by Donald Saddler
MusicalOriginal
The Grand Tour (Jan 11, 1979 - Mar 04, 1979)
  • Choreographed by Donald Saddler
MusicalOriginal
The American Dance Machine (Jun 14, 1978 - Dec 03, 1978)
  • Featuring choreography from "No, No, Nanette" by Donald Saddler
SpecialDanceOriginal
The Robber Bridegroom (Oct 09, 1976 - Feb 13, 1977)
  • Choreographed by Donald Saddler
MusicalOriginal
The Robber Bridegroom (Oct 07, 1975 - Oct 18, 1975)
  • Choreographed by Donald Saddler
MusicalOriginal
Rodgers & Hart (May 13, 1975 - Aug 16, 1975)
  • Choreographed by Donald Saddler
MusicalRevueOriginal
A Doll's House (Mar 05, 1975 - Apr 20, 1975)
  • Tarantella choreographed by Donald Saddler
PlayDramaRevival
Good News (Dec 23, 1974 - Jan 04, 1975)
  • Choreographed by Donald Saddler
MusicalComedyRevival
Tricks (Jan 08, 1973 - Jan 13, 1973)
  • Choreographed by Donald Saddler
MusicalComedyOriginal
Much Ado About Nothing (Nov 11, 1972 - Feb 11, 1973)
  • Choreographed by Donald Saddler
PlayComedy Play with musicRevival
No, No, Nanette (Jan 19, 1971 - Feb 03, 1973)
  • Choreographed by Donald Saddler
  • Musical Staging by Donald Saddler
MusicalComedyRevival
Sophie (Apr 15, 1963 - Apr 20, 1963)
  • Dances and Musical Numbers Staged by Donald Saddler
MusicalOriginal
Milk and Honey (Oct 10, 1961 - Jan 26, 1963)
  • Choreographed by Donald Saddler
MusicalComedyOriginal
Shangri-La (Jun 13, 1956 - Jun 30, 1956)
  • Choreographed by Donald Saddler
MusicalOriginal
John Murray Anderson's Almanac (Dec 10, 1953 - Jun 26, 1954)
  • Dances and Musical Numbers Staged by Donald Saddler
MusicalRevueOriginal
Wonderful Town (Feb 25, 1953 - Jul 03, 1954)
  • Dances and Musical Numbers Staged by Donald Saddler
MusicalComedyOriginal
Bless You All (Dec 13, 1950 - Feb 24, 1951)
  • Also Starring: Donald Saddler [The Rich Boy, The Texan, The Mobile]
MusicalRevueOriginal
Call Me Madam (Oct 12, 1950 - May 03, 1952)
  • Asst. to the Choreographer: Donald Saddler
MusicalComedyOriginal
Dance Me a Song (Jan 20, 1950 - Feb 18, 1950)
  • Performer: Donald Saddler [Taxi Driver, "It's The Weather" Dancer, Drunkard, "Lilac Wine" Dancer, Boy Friend, Owner, "Finale" Performer]
MusicalRevueOriginal
High Button Shoes (Oct 09, 1947 - Jul 02, 1949)
  • Performer: Donald Saddler
    • Uncle Willie - Replacement
MusicalComedyOriginal
Ballet Theatre (Sep 30, 1946 - Nov 09, 1946)
  • Pillar of Fire
  • Performer: Donald Saddler [Lover-in-Experience]
SpecialBallet DanceOriginal
  • Fancy Free
  • Performer: Donald Saddler [Bartender]
SpecialBallet DanceOriginal
The Ballet Theatre (Feb 11, 1941 - Mar 09, 1941)
  • Performer: Donald Saddler [Wilfred]
SpecialBalletRevival
My Fair Lady (Apr 03, 1993 - Nov 21, 1993)
  • Choreographed by Donald Saddler
MusicalComedyRevival
Meet Me in St. Louis (Apr 30, 1991 - Jun 21, 1992)
  • Choreographed by Donald Saddler
MusicalComedyOriginal
On Your Toes (Mar 21, 1984 - Apr 28, 1984)
  • Musical Numbers Staged by Donald Saddler
MusicalComedyRevival
Good News (Dec 15, 1973 - Oct 20, 1974)
  • Musical Numbers Staged by Donald Saddler
MusicalComedyRevival
No, No, Nanette (Sep 14, 1973 - Mar 10, 1974)
  • Dance and Musical Numbers Originally Staged by Donald Saddler
MusicalComedyRevival
No, No, Nanette (Oct 06, 1972 - Aug 04, 1973)
  • Dances and Musical Numbers Staged by Donald Saddler
MusicalComedyRevival
No, No, Nanette (Dec 27, 1971 - Mar 10, 1973)
  • Dances and Musical Numbers Staged by Donald Saddler
MusicalComedyRevival
Knickerbocker Holiday (May 11, 1971 - Aug 21, 1971)
  • Choreographed by Donald Saddler
MusicalComedyRevival
Milk and Honey (Jan 29, 1963 - Sep 14, 1963)
  • Choreographed by Donald Saddler
MusicalComedyOriginal
Wonderful Town (Jul 07, 1954 - Feb 05, 1955)
  • Dances and Musical Numbers staged by Donald Saddler
MusicalComedyOriginal
Happy Birthday, Mr. Abbott! (Jun 22, 1987 - Jun 22, 1987)
  • Performer: Donald Saddler [Performer]
  • 'Papa, Wont You Dance with Me?' Choreographed by Donald Saddler
SpecialBenefitOriginal
Together on Broadway (Mary Martin & Ethel Merman) (May 15, 1977 - May 15, 1977)
  • Staged by Donald Saddler
SpecialBenefitOriginal
George Abbott...A Celebration (May 02, 1976 - May 02, 1976)
  • Directed by Donald Saddler
  • Choreographed by Donald Saddler
SpecialBenefitOriginal
A Gala Tribute to Joshua Logan (Mar 09, 1975 - Mar 09, 1975)
  • Staged by Donald Saddler
SpecialBenefit TributeOriginal
A Celebration of Richard Rodgers (Mar 26, 1972 - Mar 26, 1972)
  • Staged by Donald Saddler
SpecialBenefitOriginal

Tony Award®

 

Best Choreography

1983 | Nominee  | On Your Toes
Choreographed by Donald Saddler
 

Best Choreography

1973 | Nominee  | Much Ado About Nothing
Choreographed by Donald Saddler

Best Choreography

1971 | Winner  | No, No, Nanette
Musical Staging by Donald Saddler

Choreographer

1953 | Winner  | Wonderful Town
Dances and Musical Numbers Staged by Donald Saddler

Drama Desk Award

 

Outstanding Choreography

1983 | Nominee  | On Your Toes
Choreographed by Donald Saddler
 

Outstanding Choreography

1977 | Nominee  | The Robber Bridegroom
Choreographed by Donald Saddler
 

Outstanding Choreography

1976 | Nominee  | The Robber Bridegroom
Choreographed by Donald Saddler
 

Outstanding Choreography

1975 | Nominee  | Good News
Choreographed by Donald Saddler

Outstanding Choreography

1971 | Winner  | No, No, Nanette
Musical Staging by Donald Saddler

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