The Tap Dance Kid
MusicalOriginalBroadway
Opening Date
Dec 21, 1983
Closing Date
Aug 11, 1985
1st Preview
Nov 16, 1983
1st Preview
Nov 16, 1983
Previews
38
Performances
669
MusicalOriginalBroadway
External Links
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ABOUT THIS PRODUCTION
Theatres
Broadhurst Theatre
(Dec 21, 1983 - Mar 11, 1984)
(Dec 21, 1983 - Mar 11, 1984)
Minskoff Theatre
(Mar 27, 1984 - Aug 11, 1985)
(Mar 27, 1984 - Aug 11, 1985)
Setting
The Present. New York City: Roosevelt Island and Manhattan
Comments
The Tap Dance Kid was on hiatus from 3/10/1984 through 3/26/1984.
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PeopleTheatre Owned / Operated by The Shubert Organization (Gerald Schoenfeld: Chairman; Bernard B. Jacobs: President)Produced by Stanley White, Evelyn Barron, Harvey J. Klaris and Michel Stuart; Produced in association with Michael Kleinman Productions; Associate Producer: Mark Beigelman and Richard ChwattBook by Charles Blackwell; Music by Henry Krieger; Lyrics by Robert Lorick; Based on the novel "Nobody's Family is Going to Change" by Louise Fitzhugh; Musical and Vocal Director: Don Jones; Dance arrangements by Peter Howard; Music arranged by Harold Wheeler; Vocal arrangements by Harold Wheeler; Assistant Dance arrang.: Glen KellyDirected by Vivian Matalon; Musical Staging and Dances by Danny Daniels; Associate Choreographer: D. J. GiagniScenic Production by Michael Hotopp and Paul dePass; Costume Design by William Ivey Long; Lighting Design by Richard Nelson; Sound Design by Jack Mann; Scenic Photography by Mark Feldstein; Wig Design by Paul Huntley; Photographs on Kodak Duratrans; Photo Processing by Berkey K + LGeneral Manager: Theatre Now, Inc.; Company Manager: Mark A. SchweppeProduction Stage Manager: Joe Lorden; Stage Manager: Jack Gianino; Assistant Stage Mgr: Ed Fitzgerald; Technical Supervisor: Jeremiah HarrisMusical Supervisor: Harold Wheeler; Assistant Conductor: Jerry Sternbach; Music Contractor: Seymour 'Red' PressCasting: Julie Hughes and Barry Moss; General Press Representative: Jacksina and Freedman; Advertising: Serino, Coyne & Nappi; Dance Captain: Leah Bass; Production Associate: Roberta Haze and Sally Fisher; Photographer: Kenn Duncan and Marc RaboyLittle Rio Dancer and New YorkerLittle Rio Dancer and New YorkerSwings: Lloyd Culbreath and Linda Von GermerStandby: Donny Burks (William)Understudies: Leah Bass (Carole, Dulcie), David Calloway (Willie), Suzzanne Douglas (Ginnie), D. J. Giagni (Winslow), Tracy Mitchem (Emma), Jackie Patterson (Dipsey, Daddy Bates), Jamie M. Pisano (Mona) and Jimmy Tate (Willie)
Broadhurst Theatre (Dec 21, 1983 - Mar 11, 1984)
Cast
Swing: Byron EasleyUnderstudies: Lloyd Culbreath (Joe) and Byron Easley (Winslow)Minskoff Theatre (Mar 27, 1984 - Aug 11, 1985)
Cast
Little Rio Dancer and New Yorker
Little Rio Dancer and New Yorker
Standby: Vanessa Shaw (Ginnie)Understudies: Kevin Berdini (Winslow), Lloyd Culbreath (Daddy Bates, Dipsey), Eugene Fleming (Dipsey), Savion Glover (Willie), Dulé Hill (Willie), J. J. Jepson (Winslow), Gail Nelson (Ginnie) and Hassoun Tatum (Willie) -
Songsmusic by Henry Krieger; lyrics by Robert LorickAct 1Sung ByAnother DayGinnie, Emma and DulcieFour Strikes Against MeEmmaClass ActGinnie, Dipsey and Daddy BatesThey Never Hear What I SayEmma and WillieDancing Is EverythingWillieCrosstownWillie and New YorkersFabulous FeetDipsey, Carole and DancersI Could Get Used to HimCarole and DancersMan in the MoonDipseyAct 2Sung ByLike HimGinnie and EmmaMy Luck Is ChangingDipseyI Remember How It WasGinnieSomedayEmma and WillieLullabyeGinnieTap TapDaddy Bates, Willie and DipseyDance if It Makes You HappyWillie, Dipsey, Daddy Bates, Carole and DancersWilliam's SongWilliamClass ActThe Family
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Awards
Tony Award®
Best Musical
Best Book of a Musical
1984 Nominee
Book by Charles Blackwell
Best Featured Actor in a Musical
1984 Winner
Hinton BattleBest Featured Actor in a Musical
1984 Nominee
Samuel E. WrightBest Featured Actress in a Musical
1984 Nominee
Martine Allard
Best Choreography
1984 Winner
Musical Staging by Danny DanielsBest Direction of a Musical
1984 Nominee
Directed by Vivian Matalon -
Statistics
Week Ending Gross % Gross Pot. Attendance % Capacity # Previews # Perf. Statistics supplied are courtesy of The Broadway League.
Theatre Owned / Operated by The Shubert Organization (Gerald Schoenfeld: Chairman; Bernard B. Jacobs: President)
Produced by Stanley White, Evelyn Barron, Harvey J. Klaris and Michel Stuart; Produced in association with Michael Kleinman Productions; Associate Producer: Mark Beigelman and Richard Chwatt
Book by Charles Blackwell; Music by Henry Krieger; Lyrics by Robert Lorick; Based on the novel "Nobody's Family is Going to Change" by Louise Fitzhugh; Musical and Vocal Director: Don Jones; Dance arrangements by Peter Howard; Music arranged by Harold Wheeler; Vocal arrangements by Harold Wheeler; Assistant Dance arrang.: Glen Kelly
Directed by Vivian Matalon; Musical Staging and Dances by Danny Daniels; Associate Choreographer: D. J. Giagni
Scenic Production by Michael Hotopp and Paul dePass; Costume Design by William Ivey Long; Lighting Design by Richard Nelson; Sound Design by Jack Mann; Scenic Photography by Mark Feldstein; Wig Design by Paul Huntley; Photographs on Kodak Duratrans; Photo Processing by Berkey K + L
General Manager: Theatre Now, Inc.; Company Manager: Mark A. Schweppe
Production Stage Manager: Joe Lorden; Stage Manager: Jack Gianino; Assistant Stage Mgr: Ed Fitzgerald; Technical Supervisor: Jeremiah Harris
Musical Supervisor: Harold Wheeler; Assistant Conductor: Jerry Sternbach; Music Contractor: Seymour 'Red' Press
Casting: Julie Hughes and Barry Moss; General Press Representative: Jacksina and Freedman; Advertising: Serino, Coyne & Nappi; Dance Captain: Leah Bass; Production Associate: Roberta Haze and Sally Fisher; Photographer: Kenn Duncan and Marc Raboy
Little Rio Dancer and New Yorker
Little Rio Dancer and New Yorker
Swings:
Lloyd Culbreath
and Linda Von Germer
Standby:
Donny Burks
(William)
Understudies:
Leah Bass
(Carole, Dulcie), David Calloway
(Willie), Suzzanne Douglas
(Ginnie), D. J. Giagni
(Winslow), Tracy Mitchem
(Emma), Jackie Patterson
(Dipsey, Daddy Bates), Jamie M. Pisano
(Mona) and Jimmy Tate
(Willie)
Broadhurst Theatre (Dec 21, 1983 - Mar 11, 1984)
Cast
Swing:
Byron Easley
Understudies:
Lloyd Culbreath
(Joe) and Byron Easley
(Winslow)
Minskoff Theatre (Mar 27, 1984 - Aug 11, 1985)
Cast
Little Rio Dancer and New Yorker
Little Rio Dancer and New Yorker
Standby:
Vanessa Shaw
(Ginnie)
Understudies:
Kevin Berdini
(Winslow), Lloyd Culbreath
(Daddy Bates, Dipsey), Eugene Fleming
(Dipsey), Savion Glover
(Willie), Dulé Hill
(Willie), J. J. Jepson
(Winslow), Gail Nelson
(Ginnie) and Hassoun Tatum
(Willie)
music by Henry Krieger; lyrics by Robert Lorick
Act 1
Sung By
Another Day
Ginnie, Emma and Dulcie
Four Strikes Against Me
Emma
Class Act
Ginnie, Dipsey and Daddy Bates
They Never Hear What I Say
Emma and Willie
Dancing Is Everything
Willie
Crosstown
Willie and New Yorkers
Fabulous Feet
Dipsey, Carole and Dancers
I Could Get Used to Him
Carole and Dancers
Man in the Moon
Dipsey
Act 2
Sung By
Like Him
Ginnie and Emma
My Luck Is Changing
Dipsey
I Remember How It Was
Ginnie
Someday
Emma and Willie
Lullabye
Ginnie
Tap Tap
Daddy Bates, Willie and Dipsey
Dance if It Makes You Happy
Willie, Dipsey, Daddy Bates, Carole and Dancers
William's Song
William
Class Act
The Family
Tony Award®
Best Musical
Best Book of a Musical
1984 Nominee
Book by Charles Blackwell
Book by Charles Blackwell
Best Featured Actor in a Musical
1984 Winner
Hinton Battle
Hinton Battle
Best Featured Actor in a Musical
1984 Nominee
Samuel E. Wright
Samuel E. Wright
Best Featured Actress in a Musical
1984 Nominee
Martine Allard
Martine Allard
Best Choreography
1984 Winner
Musical Staging by Danny Daniels
Musical Staging by Danny Daniels
Best Direction of a Musical
1984 Nominee
Directed by Vivian Matalon
Directed by Vivian Matalon
| Week Ending | Gross | % Gross Pot. | Attendance | % Capacity | # Previews | # Perf. |
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Statistics supplied are courtesy of The Broadway League.
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