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Donald McKayle

Also Credited As: Don McKayle

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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1957
Dancer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1950
Performer

Gendarme

Dancing Ensemble

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


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

News


Repertory Dance Theatre Will Embark on East Coast Tour, Culminating at The Whitney

Repertory Dance Theatre will head to the East Coast for a three-week tour, including stops in Massachusetts, Connecticut, and New York City.
Jacob's Pillow to Present Roderick George With The Men Dancers Award This Month

Jacob's Pillow will present American dancer and choreographer Roderick George with the Jacob's Pillow Men Dancers Award. George will accept the award at the outdoor performance by his New York City-based company, kNonAme Artist, on Thursday, August 15, as part of this summer's Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival.
Martha Graham Dance Company Announces Second Season Of GRAHAM100

Martha Graham Dance Company reveals its 2024-2025 season, featuring the second year of GRAHAM100, celebrating the legacy and innovative works of Martha Graham.
Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival Announces Week 7 Programming, Featuring Parsons Dance and More

Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival will welcomes the internationally-touring modern dance company Parsons Dance back to the Ted Shawn Theatre, 25 years after their last engagement with the festival in 1999.
Argentina-Based Social Tango Project Makes Jacob's Pillow Debut In Week 4 of Summer Dance Festival

Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival will bring the acclaimed Social Tango Project—an innovative dance company founded and based in Buenos Aires, Argentina— for an immersive week-long engagement during Week 4 of the Festival.
Seattle Theatre Group's 26th Annual DANCE This Continues to Connect Community-Focused Dance with National Talent

Seattle Theatre Group will present the 26th annual DANCE This on Friday, July 12 at The Moore Theatre.
Eliot Feld Places His Ballets In The Public Domain; Feld And Ballet Tech Donate Archive To NYPL

Eliot Feld and Ballet Tech donate their ballet archive to the New York Public Library, placing Feld's works in the public domain to ensure wider access and preservation.
New York City Ballet Unveils 2024-25 Season Featuring 58 Ballets

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.

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?

Best Choreography (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Sophisticated Ladies, Best Choreography (Tony Awards) for Sophisticated Ladies, Best Choreography (Tony Awards) for Raisin, Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Raisin and Best Choreography (Tony Awards) for Golden Boy.

What awards has Donald McKayle won?

Best Choreography at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Sophisticated Ladies.

How many shows has Donald McKayle written?

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

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