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
![]() |
It Ain't Nothin' But the Blues (1999) Opened Apr 26, 1999 |
|
![]() |
|
![]() |
Sophisticated Ladies (1981) Opened Mar 1, 1981 |
|
|
|
![]() |
Doctor Jazz (1975) Opened Mar 19, 1975 |
|
|
|
![]() |
Raisin (1973) Opened Oct 18, 1973 |
|
|
|
![]() |
I'm Solomon (1968) Opened Apr 23, 1968 |
|
|
|
![]() |
A Time for Singing (1966) Opened May 21, 1966 |
|
|
|
![]() |
Golden Boy (1964) Opened Oct 20, 1964 |
|
|
|
![]() |
Copper and Brass (1957) Opened Oct 17, 1957 |
|
|
|
![]() |
House of Flowers (1954) Opened Dec 30, 1954 |
|
|
|
![]() |
Bless You All (1950) Opened Dec 13, 1950 |
|
|
Outer Critics Circle | |||
---|---|---|---|
1981 | Outstanding Choreography | Sophisticated Ladies | Winner |
Tony Award | |||
---|---|---|---|
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 |