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Donald Byrd
Choreographer
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Donald Byrd
Choreographer
Roles (1)
The Color Purple
Opened December 01, 2005
Choreographer
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The Color Purple
Awards
Tony Award
2006
Best Choreography
The Color Purple
Nominee