Gender
Male
Born
Jan 24, 1918
Van Nuys, California, USA
Died
Nov 02, 2014
Englewood, New Jersey, USA
Performer Director Choreographer Assistant
  • CREDITS
    Follies (Apr 05, 2001 - Jul 14, 2001)
    Musical, Revival
    • Also Starring: Donald Saddler
      • Theodore Whitman - Original
    My Fair Lady (Dec 09, 1993 - May 01, 1994)
    Musical, Revival
    • Choreographed by Donald Saddler
    Teddy & Alice (Nov 12, 1987 - Jan 17, 1988)
    Musical, Original
    • Choreographed by Donald Saddler
    Broadway (Jun 25, 1987 - Jun 27, 1987)
    Play, Revival
    • Musical Staging by Donald Saddler
    Happy Birthday, Mr. Abbott! (Jun 22, 1987 - Jun 22, 1987)
    Special, Benefit
    • Performer: Donald Saddler
      • Performer - Original
    • 'Papa, Wont You Dance with Me?' Choreographed by Donald Saddler; 'Something To Dance About' Choreographed by Christopher Chadman; 'Little Old New York' Choreographed by Joe Layton; 'The Name's LaGuardia' Choreographed by Joe Layton
    The Loves of Anatol (Mar 06, 1985 - Apr 14, 1985)
    Play, Original
    • Musical Staging by Donald Saddler
    On Your Toes (Mar 06, 1983 - May 20, 1984)
    Musical, Revival
    • Original choreography by George Balanchine; Choreographed by Donald Saddler; Additional ballet choreography by Peter Martins
    Happy New Year (Apr 27, 1980 - May 10, 1980)
    Musical, Original
    • Choreographed by Donald Saddler
    The Grand Tour (Jan 11, 1979 - Mar 04, 1979)
    Musical, Original
    • Choreographed by Donald Saddler
    The American Dance Machine (Jun 14, 1978 - Dec 03, 1978)
    Special, Original
    • Featuring choreography from "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes," "Carousel," and "Brigadoon" by Agnes de Mille; Featuring choreography from "George M!" by Joe Layton; Featuring choreography from "Destry Rides Again" and "Can Can" by Michael Kidd; Featuring choreography from "The Boy Friend" by Buddy Schwab; Featuring choreography from "Cabaret" by Ron Field; Featuring choreography from "Shenandoah" by Bob Tucker; Featuring choreography from "Little Me" by Bob Fosse; Featuring choreography from "Half a Sixpence" by Onna White; Featuring choreography from "Television" by Carol Haney; Featuring choreography from "The Unsinkable Molly Brown" by Peter Gennaro; Featuring choreography from "No, No, Nanette" by Donald Saddler; Featuring choreography from "Walking Happy" by Danny Daniels; Choreographic reconstruction by Evelyn Taylor, Karin Baker, Patti Mariano, Gemze de Lappe, Swen Swenson, Eleonore Treiber, Marianne Selbert, Gene Gavin, Tom Panko, Ron Bostick, Eric Paynter, Buzz Miller, Vito Durante, Jamie Jamieson, Ken Urmston, Helen Gallagher and Dick Korthaze; Historical material arranged by Harold Cromer
    Together on Broadway (Mary Martin & Ethel Merman) (May 15, 1977 - May 15, 1977)
    Special, Benefit
    • Staged by Donald Saddler
    The Robber Bridegroom (Oct 09, 1976 - Feb 13, 1977)
    Musical, Return Engagement
    • Choreographed by Donald Saddler
    George Abbott...A Celebration (May 02, 1976 - May 02, 1976)
    Special, Benefit
    • Staged by Donald Saddler
    • Performer: Donald Saddler
      • Original
    The Robber Bridegroom (Oct 07, 1975 - Oct 18, 1975)
    Musical, Original
    • Choreographed by Donald Saddler
    Rodgers & Hart (May 13, 1975 - Aug 16, 1975)
    Musical, Original
    • Choreographed by Donald Saddler
    A Gala Tribute to Joshua Logan (Mar 09, 1975 - Mar 09, 1975)
    Special, Benefit
    • Staged by Donald Saddler
    A Doll's House (Mar 05, 1975 - Apr 20, 1975)
    Play, Revival
    • Tarantella choreographed by Donald Saddler
    Good News (Dec 23, 1974 - Jan 04, 1975)
    Musical, Revival
    • Choreographed by Donald Saddler
    Tricks (Jan 08, 1973 - Jan 13, 1973)
    Musical, Original
    • Choreographed by Donald Saddler
    Much Ado About Nothing (Nov 11, 1972 - Feb 11, 1973)
    Play, Revival
    • Choreographed by Donald Saddler
    A Celebration of Richard Rodgers (Mar 26, 1972 - Mar 26, 1972)
    Special, Benefit
    • Staged by Donald Saddler
    No, No, Nanette (Jan 19, 1971 - Feb 03, 1973)
    Musical, Revival
    • Choreographed by Donald Saddler
    • Musical Staging by Donald Saddler
    Sophie (Apr 15, 1963 - Apr 20, 1963)
    Musical, Original
    • Dances and Musical Numbers Staged by Donald Saddler
    Milk and Honey (Oct 10, 1961 - Jan 26, 1963)
    Musical, Original
    • Choreographed by Donald Saddler
    Shangri-La (Jun 13, 1956 - Jun 30, 1956)
    Musical, Original
    • Choreographed by Donald Saddler
    John Murray Anderson's Almanac (Dec 10, 1953 - Jun 26, 1954)
    Musical, Original
    • Dances and Musical Numbers Staged by Donald Saddler
    Wonderful Town (Feb 25, 1953 - Jul 03, 1954)
    Musical, Original
    • Dances and Musical Numbers Staged by Donald Saddler
    Bless You All (Dec 13, 1950 - Feb 24, 1951)
    Musical, Original
    • Also Starring: Donald Saddler
      • The Rich Boy - Original
      • The Texan - Original
      • The Mobile - Original
    Call Me Madam (Oct 12, 1950 - May 03, 1952)
    Musical, Original
    • Asst. to the Choreographer: Donald Saddler
    Dance Me a Song (Jan 20, 1950 - Feb 18, 1950)
    Musical, Original
    • Performer: Donald Saddler
      • Taxi Driver - Original
      • "It's The Weather" Dancer - Original
      • Drunkard - Original
      • "Lilac Wine" Dancer - Original
      • Boy Friend - Original
      • Owner - Original
      • "Finale" Performer - Original
    High Button Shoes (Oct 09, 1947 - Jul 02, 1949)
    Musical, Original
    • Performer: Donald Saddler
      • Uncle Willie - Replacement
    Ballet Theatre (Sep 30, 1946 - Nov 09, 1946)
    Pillar of Fire
    Special, Original
    • Performer: Donald Saddler
      • Lover-in-Experience - Original
    Fancy Free
    Special, Original
    • Performer: Donald Saddler
      • Bartender - Original
    The Ballet Theatre (Feb 11, 1941 - Mar 09, 1941)
    Special, Revival
    • Performer: Donald Saddler
      • Wilfred - Original
    My Fair Lady (Apr 03, 1993 - Nov 21, 1993)
    Musical, Revival
    • Choreographed by Donald Saddler
    Meet Me in St. Louis (Apr 30, 1991 - Jun 21, 1992)
    Musical, Original
    • Choreographed by Donald Saddler
    On Your Toes (Mar 21, 1984 - Apr 28, 1984)
    Musical, Revival
    • Musical Numbers Staged by Donald Saddler; Additional Ballet Choreography: Peter Martins
    Good News (Dec 15, 1973 - Oct 20, 1974)
    Musical, Revival
    • Musical Numbers Staged by Donald Saddler
    No, No, Nanette (Sep 14, 1973 - Mar 10, 1974)
    Musical, Revival
    • Dance and Musical Numbers Originally Staged by Donald Saddler
    No, No, Nanette (Oct 06, 1972 - Aug 04, 1973)
    Musical, Revival
    • Dances and Musical Numbers Staged by Donald Saddler
    No, No, Nanette (Dec 27, 1971 - Mar 10, 1973)
    Musical, Revival
    • Dances and Musical Numbers Staged by Donald Saddler
    Knickerbocker Holiday (May 11, 1971 - Aug 21, 1971)
    Musical, Revival
    • Choreographed by Donald Saddler
    Milk and Honey (Jan 29, 1963 - Sep 14, 1963)
    Musical, Original
    • Choreographed by Donald Saddler
    Wonderful Town (Jul 07, 1954 - Feb 05, 1955)
    Musical, Original
    • Dances and Musical Numbers staged by Donald Saddler
  • 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)
Musical, Revival
  • Also Starring: Donald Saddler
    • Theodore Whitman - Original
My Fair Lady (Dec 09, 1993 - May 01, 1994)
Musical, Revival
  • Choreographed by Donald Saddler
Teddy & Alice (Nov 12, 1987 - Jan 17, 1988)
Musical, Original
  • Choreographed by Donald Saddler
Broadway (Jun 25, 1987 - Jun 27, 1987)
Play, Revival
  • Musical Staging by Donald Saddler
Happy Birthday, Mr. Abbott! (Jun 22, 1987 - Jun 22, 1987)
Special, Benefit
  • Performer: Donald Saddler
    • Performer - Original
  • 'Papa, Wont You Dance with Me?' Choreographed by Donald Saddler; 'Something To Dance About' Choreographed by Christopher Chadman; 'Little Old New York' Choreographed by Joe Layton; 'The Name's LaGuardia' Choreographed by Joe Layton
The Loves of Anatol (Mar 06, 1985 - Apr 14, 1985)
Play, Original
  • Musical Staging by Donald Saddler
On Your Toes (Mar 06, 1983 - May 20, 1984)
Musical, Revival
  • Original choreography by George Balanchine; Choreographed by Donald Saddler; Additional ballet choreography by Peter Martins
Happy New Year (Apr 27, 1980 - May 10, 1980)
Musical, Original
  • Choreographed by Donald Saddler
The Grand Tour (Jan 11, 1979 - Mar 04, 1979)
Musical, Original
  • Choreographed by Donald Saddler
The American Dance Machine (Jun 14, 1978 - Dec 03, 1978)
Special, Original
  • Featuring choreography from "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes," "Carousel," and "Brigadoon" by Agnes de Mille; Featuring choreography from "George M!" by Joe Layton; Featuring choreography from "Destry Rides Again" and "Can Can" by Michael Kidd; Featuring choreography from "The Boy Friend" by Buddy Schwab; Featuring choreography from "Cabaret" by Ron Field; Featuring choreography from "Shenandoah" by Bob Tucker; Featuring choreography from "Little Me" by Bob Fosse; Featuring choreography from "Half a Sixpence" by Onna White; Featuring choreography from "Television" by Carol Haney; Featuring choreography from "The Unsinkable Molly Brown" by Peter Gennaro; Featuring choreography from "No, No, Nanette" by Donald Saddler; Featuring choreography from "Walking Happy" by Danny Daniels; Choreographic reconstruction by Evelyn Taylor, Karin Baker, Patti Mariano, Gemze de Lappe, Swen Swenson, Eleonore Treiber, Marianne Selbert, Gene Gavin, Tom Panko, Ron Bostick, Eric Paynter, Buzz Miller, Vito Durante, Jamie Jamieson, Ken Urmston, Helen Gallagher and Dick Korthaze; Historical material arranged by Harold Cromer
Together on Broadway (Mary Martin & Ethel Merman) (May 15, 1977 - May 15, 1977)
Special, Benefit
  • Staged by Donald Saddler
The Robber Bridegroom (Oct 09, 1976 - Feb 13, 1977)
Musical, Return Engagement
  • Choreographed by Donald Saddler
George Abbott...A Celebration (May 02, 1976 - May 02, 1976)
Special, Benefit
  • Staged by Donald Saddler
  • Performer: Donald Saddler
    • Original
The Robber Bridegroom (Oct 07, 1975 - Oct 18, 1975)
Musical, Original
  • Choreographed by Donald Saddler
Rodgers & Hart (May 13, 1975 - Aug 16, 1975)
Musical, Original
  • Choreographed by Donald Saddler
A Gala Tribute to Joshua Logan (Mar 09, 1975 - Mar 09, 1975)
Special, Benefit
  • Staged by Donald Saddler
A Doll's House (Mar 05, 1975 - Apr 20, 1975)
Play, Revival
  • Tarantella choreographed by Donald Saddler
Good News (Dec 23, 1974 - Jan 04, 1975)
Musical, Revival
  • Choreographed by Donald Saddler
Tricks (Jan 08, 1973 - Jan 13, 1973)
Musical, Original
  • Choreographed by Donald Saddler
Much Ado About Nothing (Nov 11, 1972 - Feb 11, 1973)
Play, Revival
  • Choreographed by Donald Saddler
A Celebration of Richard Rodgers (Mar 26, 1972 - Mar 26, 1972)
Special, Benefit
  • Staged by Donald Saddler
No, No, Nanette (Jan 19, 1971 - Feb 03, 1973)
Musical, Revival
  • Choreographed by Donald Saddler
  • Musical Staging by Donald Saddler
Sophie (Apr 15, 1963 - Apr 20, 1963)
Musical, Original
  • Dances and Musical Numbers Staged by Donald Saddler
Milk and Honey (Oct 10, 1961 - Jan 26, 1963)
Musical, Original
  • Choreographed by Donald Saddler
Shangri-La (Jun 13, 1956 - Jun 30, 1956)
Musical, Original
  • Choreographed by Donald Saddler
John Murray Anderson's Almanac (Dec 10, 1953 - Jun 26, 1954)
Musical, Original
  • Dances and Musical Numbers Staged by Donald Saddler
Wonderful Town (Feb 25, 1953 - Jul 03, 1954)
Musical, Original
  • Dances and Musical Numbers Staged by Donald Saddler
Bless You All (Dec 13, 1950 - Feb 24, 1951)
Musical, Original
  • Also Starring: Donald Saddler
    • The Rich Boy - Original
    • The Texan - Original
    • The Mobile - Original
Call Me Madam (Oct 12, 1950 - May 03, 1952)
Musical, Original
  • Asst. to the Choreographer: Donald Saddler
Dance Me a Song (Jan 20, 1950 - Feb 18, 1950)
Musical, Original
  • Performer: Donald Saddler
    • Taxi Driver - Original
    • "It's The Weather" Dancer - Original
    • Drunkard - Original
    • "Lilac Wine" Dancer - Original
    • Boy Friend - Original
    • Owner - Original
    • "Finale" Performer - Original
High Button Shoes (Oct 09, 1947 - Jul 02, 1949)
Musical, Original
  • Performer: Donald Saddler
    • Uncle Willie - Replacement
Ballet Theatre (Sep 30, 1946 - Nov 09, 1946)
Pillar of Fire
Special, Original
  • Performer: Donald Saddler
    • Lover-in-Experience - Original
Fancy Free
Special, Original
  • Performer: Donald Saddler
    • Bartender - Original
The Ballet Theatre (Feb 11, 1941 - Mar 09, 1941)
Special, Revival
  • Performer: Donald Saddler
    • Wilfred - Original
My Fair Lady (Apr 03, 1993 - Nov 21, 1993)
Musical, Revival
  • Choreographed by Donald Saddler
Meet Me in St. Louis (Apr 30, 1991 - Jun 21, 1992)
Musical, Original
  • Choreographed by Donald Saddler
On Your Toes (Mar 21, 1984 - Apr 28, 1984)
Musical, Revival
  • Musical Numbers Staged by Donald Saddler; Additional Ballet Choreography: Peter Martins
Good News (Dec 15, 1973 - Oct 20, 1974)
Musical, Revival
  • Musical Numbers Staged by Donald Saddler
No, No, Nanette (Sep 14, 1973 - Mar 10, 1974)
Musical, Revival
  • Dance and Musical Numbers Originally Staged by Donald Saddler
No, No, Nanette (Oct 06, 1972 - Aug 04, 1973)
Musical, Revival
  • Dances and Musical Numbers Staged by Donald Saddler
No, No, Nanette (Dec 27, 1971 - Mar 10, 1973)
Musical, Revival
  • Dances and Musical Numbers Staged by Donald Saddler
Knickerbocker Holiday (May 11, 1971 - Aug 21, 1971)
Musical, Revival
  • Choreographed by Donald Saddler
Milk and Honey (Jan 29, 1963 - Sep 14, 1963)
Musical, Original
  • Choreographed by Donald Saddler
Wonderful Town (Jul 07, 1954 - Feb 05, 1955)
Musical, Original
  • Dances and Musical Numbers staged by Donald Saddler

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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