Donald McKayle
Choreographer
Donald McKayle
Choreographer
Donald McKayle, the first African-American to choreograph and direct a Broadway musical, died April 6 at the age of 87 in Irvine, California, according to The New York Times.
Read Full Obituary- Also known as: Don McKayle
- Born: Jul 6, 1930 in New York, NY
- Death: Apr 6, 2018 in Irvine, CA
Roles (14)
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It Ain't Nothin' But the Blues (1999) Opened Apr 26, 1999 |
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Sophisticated Ladies (1981) Opened Mar 1, 1981 |
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Doctor Jazz (1975) Opened Mar 19, 1975 |
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Raisin (1973) Opened Oct 18, 1973 |
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I'm Solomon (1968) Opened Apr 23, 1968 |
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A Time for Singing (1966) Opened May 21, 1966 |
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Golden Boy (1964) Opened Oct 20, 1964 |
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Copper and Brass (1957) Opened Oct 17, 1957 |
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House of Flowers (1954) Opened Dec 30, 1954 |
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Bless You All (1950) Opened Dec 13, 1950 |
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Awards
| Outer Critics Circle | |||
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| 1981 | Outstanding Choreography | Sophisticated Ladies | Winner |
| Tony Award | |||
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| 1981 | Best Choreography | Sophisticated Ladies | Nominee |
| 1975 | Best Choreography | Doctor Jazz | Nominee |
| 1974 | Best Choreography | Raisin | Nominee |
| 1974 | Best Direction of a Musical | Raisin | Nominee |
| 1965 | Best Choreography | Golden Boy | Nominee |
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