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Cholly Atkins

Date of Death: April 19, 2003 (89)

Birth Place: Pratt City, AL, USA

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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1949
Ensemble/Other Roles

Dance Team

[US Tour]
National Tour, 1952
Performer

Productions

 
[Broadway, 1989]
Choreographer

Awards and Nominations


winner
Tony Awards - 1989 - Best Choreography

Cholly Atkins, Black and Blue

News


The Skylark Tappers Present Their First Show Since the COVID-19 Pandemic

Skylarks On Tap is coming to the Chapel Theatre in Milwaukie, OR, this November. This is the Skylark Tappers' 15th full-length concert, and is their first production since Fall of 2019. The Skylarks will perform a variety of rhythm tap and show tap pieces, danced to live music ranging from jazz to Latin.
Progressive Theater Will Host The 1st Annual Black & Blue Fundraising Gala

On Friday, November 22nd, 2019, Progressive Theater in Maplewood, NJ will host the 1st Annual Black & Blue Fundraising Gala at The Woodland: Great Hall from 6:00pm to 11:00pm.
Industry Exclusive: The Story of Music Publisher Martin Bandier and His Tempting Broadway Opportunity

What do the Beatles, Dylan, Sting, Stones, Beyonc , Gaga, Madonna, the Taylors (Swift and James), Queen, Elvis, Bowie, Pink, Adele, the Monkees and Snoop Dog all have in common?
Tap Dance Legend, Bunny Briggs, Dies at Age 92

Dr. Bunny Briggs, American tap dancer who was inducted into the American Tap Dancing Hall of Fame in 2006, has died at the age of 92.
American Tap Dance Foundation Presents TAP CITY Festival Throughout July

The American Tap Dance Foundation (ATDF) presents Tap City, the preeminent annual tap dance festival of the world. This is the quintessential celebration of our collective American heritage - virtues that are certainly evident in tap's hometown, New York City. Tap City 2012 offers hundreds of master classes and courses with internationally renowned teachers, expansive adult, pre-professional, teen and youth training programs, awards and numerous diverse premiere performances and city-wide events.
Review Roundup: GENTLEMEN PREFER BLONDES

Megan Hilty and Rachel York star in the Encores! production of Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, whick openedon May 9 at New York City Center. Gentlemen Prefer Blondes is directed by John Rando with music direction by Rob Berman and choreography by Randy Skinner and will play for seven performances, May 9 - 13, at New York City Center, 55th Street between 6th and 7th Avenues.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Cholly Atkins been in?

Cholly Atkins has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has Cholly Atkins been in?

Cholly Atkins has not appeared in the West End

What awards has Cholly Atkins been nominated for?

Cholly Atkins has been nominated for the Best Choreography award at the Tony Awards for the show "Black and Blue".

What awards has Cholly Atkins won?

Cholly Atkins has won the Best Choreography award at the Tony Awards for the Broadway show "Black and Blue".

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