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Donald McKayle STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1957
Dancer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1950
Performer

Gendarme

Dancing Ensemble

Donald McKayle Productions

 
[Broadway, 1999]
Choreographer
 
[Off-Broadway, 1999]
Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 1981]
Choreographer
 
[Regional (US), 1980]
Director/Choreographer
 
[US Tour, 1975]
Director/Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 1975]
Director/Choreographer
Choreographer
Director
 
[Broadway, 1973]
Director/Choreographer
Choreographer
Director
 
[Broadway, 1968]
Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 1966]
Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 1964]
Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 1961]
Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 1959]
Associate Choreographer

Writing


Donald McKayle Awards and Nominations


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1981 - Best Choreography

Donald McKayle, Sophisticated Ladies

Tony Awards - 1981 - Best Choreography

Donald McKayle, Sophisticated Ladies

Tony Awards - 1974 - Best Choreography

Donald McKayle , Raisin

Tony Awards - 1974 - Best Direction of a Musical

Donald McKayle, Raisin

Tony Awards - 1965 - Best Choreography

Donald McKayle, Golden Boy

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New York City Ballet has revealed its 2024-25 season. See the productions and learn how to purchase tickets!

CLYMOVE DANCE GALA To Honors Sarita Allen This Week


CLYMOVE DANCE GALA honors Sarita Allen, will present two World Premieres, and a performance of Elisa Monte's 'Pigs and Fishes' on Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at 7:00 PM at Ailey Citigroup Theater.

Ballet Tech to Present 30th Anniversary Kids Dance at the Joyce


Ballet Tech will return to The Joyce Theater for the 30th anniversary of its Kids Dance student performance troupe, May 30–June 2. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Jim May, Sokolow Theatre/Dance Ensemble's Founder, Receives Lifetime Achievement Award From The Martha Hill Dance Fund


Jim May, Sokolow Theatre/Dance Ensemble’s founder, is being honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award from The Martha Hill Dance Fund.

ZviDance to Present The World Premiere Of Zvi Gotheiner's THE FIELD


ZviDance will present THE FIELD, an original dance piece from acclaimed choreographer and artistic director, Zvi Gotheiner.

Philadanco Returns to Manhattan's Joyce Theater in February


Philadanco will return to Manhattan’s Joyce Theater for the 32nd time, and first since 2018, with “InTangible,” a program of New York premieres by four emerging choreographers, from February 6 through February 10, 2024.

Martha Graham Dance Company To Present Spring 2024 New York Season At City Center, April 17-20


The Martha Graham Dance Company presents their Spring 2024 New York Season, featuring Graham masterworks, a new 'Rodeo,' and a New York premiere by Jamar Roberts. Don't miss this celebration of American legacies at New York City Center from April 17-20, 2024.

Jacob's Pillow Welcomes Kim Chan As Associate Artistic Director


Kim Chan will join Jacob’s Pillow's curatorial and leadership team as Associate Artistic Director, an enhanced full-time staff position that begins January 22.

The Royal Ballet to Perform at Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival for the First Time in 2024


The Royal Ballet of the United Kingdom, will appear at Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival for the first time, as the company's sole stop in the United States in 2024.

CHARTOR Entertainment, African Grove Institute for the Arts, and Los Angeles Inner City Cultural Center to Present World Premiere Readings


CHARTOR Entertainment, African Grove Institute for the Arts, and Los Angeles Inner City Cultural Center will present world premiere readings from The Longwood Writers Workshop at LAICCC's Fall Celebration.

The Bessies Announce 2023 Angel Award Honorees


The New York Dance and Performance Awards, The Bessies, will celebrate these honorees at the 2023 Bessies Angel Party on October 11.

Rogue Wave to Present BOUQUET at The Tank


Don't miss the captivating contemporary dance performance of BOUQUET by rogue wave at The Tank. Get your tickets now for the shows on October 6, 7, 8, and 11th.

Jacob's Pillow Reveals Artists and Schedule of Events For 10 Pillow Lab Residencies


Get the latest updates on Jacob's Pillow Lab Residencies, including the artists involved and the schedule of events. Find out more about this exciting opportunity for dance artists to develop and showcase their work at Jacob's Pillow.

Gauthier Dance//Dance Company Theaterhaus Stuttgart to Return to Jacob's Pillow in July


In the third week of Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival 2023, Germany-based Gauthier Dance//Dance Company Theaterhaus Stuttgart will return to Jacob’s Pillow, July 12-16.

Martha Graham Dance Company to Present GRAHAM100, A Three-Season 100th Anniversary Celebration


The Martha Graham Dance Company will present GRAHAM100—The First and The Future, a three-season 100th anniversary celebration of Martha Graham’s work and legacy to begin September 2023 and continue throughout 2026.

Ballet Tech's KIDS DANCE to Return to The Joyce This Summer


Ballet Tech’s Kids Dance will return to The Joyce Theater June 8-11 following an acclaimed production last year.

CLYMOVE Dance Honors ELISA MONTE


Dancer/choreographer Clymene Aldinger announces her company CLYMOVE's spring season May 26 & 27, presenting Time Signatures, an evening of nine contemporary dance pieces, all choreographed by Aldinger, and consisting of a series of solos, trios, and quartets, performed by four outstanding dancers whose divergent and contrasting life experiences celebrate the Company's individual uniqueness and shared humanity. 

Gibney Presents The World Premiere Of BEAUTY HAPPENS By Falcon Dance, June 8- 10


Gibney, the New York City based dance and social justice organization, will present the world premiere of Beauty Happens by Falcon Dance June 8-10.

JOURNEY Comes to RDT's Ring Around The Rose


RDT's Ring Around the Rose season continues with another unforgettable, interactive experience with REPERTORY DANCE THEATRE on April 8 in the Leona Wagner Black Box Theatre.

Repertory Dance Theatre Presents FLIGHT Next Month


 Repertory Dance Theatre, the nation's premiere modern dance repertory company, is set to close its 57th season this April with FLIGHT. A choreographic response to Utah's landscape, FLIGHT features choreography by Zvi Gotheiner, José Limón, and Donald McKayle.

Donald McKayle FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Donald McKayle been in?

Donald McKayle has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

How many West End shows has Donald McKayle been in?

Donald McKayle has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Donald McKayle been nominated for?

Donald McKayle has been nominated for the following awards: Best Choreography at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Sophisticated Ladies, Best Choreography at the Tony Awards for Sophisticated Ladies, Best Choreography at the Tony Awards for Raisin, Best Direction of a Musical at the Tony Awards for Raisin, and Best Choreography at the Tony Awards for Golden Boy.

What awards has Donald McKayle won?

Donald McKayle won the Best Choreography award from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for his work on Sophisticated Ladies.

How many shows has Donald McKayle written?

Donald McKayle has written 1 shows including Sophisticated Ladies (Conceiver).

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