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André De Shields

Performer, Choreographer

André De Shields 2021

André De Shields 2021

André De Shields

André De Shields

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Andre De Shields - 2631

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Andre De Shields - 3294

André De Shields

Performer, Choreographer

Born: Jan 12, 1946 in Baltimore, MD

André De Shields (Performer)

André De Shields (Performer)

André De Shields (Performer)

Roles (23)

	Death of a Salesman Opened October 09, 2022	as Ben Loman (Original)
	Hadestown Opened April 17, 2019	as Hermes (Original)		Departed On May 29, 2022
	The 23rd Annual Easter Bonnet Competition - 2009 Opened April 27, 2009	as Host (Original)
	Impressionism Opened March 24, 2009	as Chiambuane (Original)
	Prymate Opened May 05, 2004	as Graham (Original) "Graham's Boogie" Choreography
	The Full Monty Opened October 26, 2000	as Noah "Horse" T. Simmons (Original)
	Play On! Opened March 20, 1997	as Jester (Original)
	Ain't Misbehavin' Opened August 15, 1988	Performer
	Stardust Opened February 19, 1987	Performer
	André De Shields' Haarlem Nocturne Opened November 18, 1984	Book Featured Songs ("Jungle Hip Hop," "Symphony Rap," "BYOB," "Now is the Time") Featured Songs with Lyrics ("Jungle Hip Hop," "Symphony Rap," "BYOB," "Now is the Time") Conception Performer Director Choreographer
	Ain't Misbehavin' Opened May 09, 1978	Performer
	Bette Midler's Clams on the Half Shell Revue Opened April 14, 1975	Associate Choreographer
	The Wiz Opened January 05, 1975	as The Wiz (Original)
	Bette Midler Opened December 03, 1973	Choreographer
	Warp Opened February 14, 1973	as Desi Arnez (Original)
	Rachael Lily Rosenbloom and Don't You Ever Forget It Opened March 20, 2023	Performer

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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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