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André De Shields

Performer, Choreographer

André De Shields 2021

André De Shields

Performer, Choreographer

Born: Jan 12, 1946 in Baltimore, MD

André De Shields

Andre De Shields

Andre De Shields

Roles (22)

	Hadestown (2019) Opened Apr 17, 2019	as Hermes (Original)
	The 23rd Annual Easter Bonnet Competition - 2009 (2009) Opened Apr 27, 2009	as Host (Original)
	Impressionism (2009) Opened Mar 24, 2009	as Chiambuane (Original)
	Prymate (2004) Opened May 5, 2004	as Graham (Original) "Graham's Boogie" Choreography
	The Full Monty (2000) Opened Oct 26, 2000	as Noah "Horse" T. Simmons (Original)
	Play On! (1997) Opened Mar 20, 1997	as Jester (Original)
	Ain't Misbehavin' (1988) Opened Aug 15, 1988
	Stardust (1987) Opened Feb 19, 1987
	André De Shields' Haarlem Nocturne (1984) Opened Nov 18, 1984	Book Featured Songs with Lyrics ("Jungle Hip Hop," "Symphony Rap," "BYOB," "Now is the Time") Featured Songs ("Jungle Hip Hop," "Symphony Rap," "BYOB," "Now is the Time") Conception Director Choreographer
	Ain't Misbehavin' (1978) Opened May 9, 1978

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Awards

Drama Desk Award
2019	Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical	Hadestown	Winner
2004	Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play	Prymate	Nominee
2001	Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical	The Full Monty	Nominee
1997	Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical	Play On!	Nominee
1978	Outstanding Actor in a Musical	Ain't Misbehavin'	Nominee

Drama League
2019	Distinguished Performance	Hadestown	Nominee

Outer Critics Circle
2019	Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical	Hadestown	Winner
2001	Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical	The Full Monty	Winner

Tony Award
2019	Best Featured Actor in a Musical	Hadestown	Winner
2001	Best Featured Actor in a Musical	The Full Monty	Nominee
1997	Best Featured Actor in a Musical	Play On!	Nominee

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