Sammy Bayes
Also Credited As: Sammy Dallas Bayes
Latest News on Sammy Bayes:
Tony Nominated Choreographer, Actor and Director Sammy Dallas Bayes Dies at 82 (Jun 3, 2022)
Perry-Mansfield New Works Festival Ends 6/20 (Jun 20, 2010)
Perry-Mansfield New Works Festival Announces 2010 Summer Repertory In Colorado (Jun 18, 2010)
Tony Nominated Choreographer, Actor and Director Sammy Dallas Bayes Dies at 82 (Jun 3, 2022)
Perry-Mansfield New Works Festival Ends 6/20 (Jun 20, 2010)
Perry-Mansfield New Works Festival Announces 2010 Summer Repertory In Colorado (Jun 18, 2010)
BIO
On Broadway, Bayes appeared in the original production of Fiddler on the Roof, before embarking on several tours and international productions of the musical, including London, Australia, and Japan.
In 1969, he was nominated for a Tony Award for his choreography for Canterbury Tales.
Following this success, Bayes choreoraphed "Heathen!" in 1972, did musical staging for "Shelter" in 1973 and "Rainbow Jones" in 1974, and served as the associate choreographer for the film version of "Fiddler On The Roof". He also choreographed the film version of "Godspell" starring Victor Garber in 1973
In 1989, Bayes assisted Jerome Robbins on his last Broadway show "Jerome Robbins Broadway" which was a compilation of Robbins' body of work in the musical theatre. Additionally, Sammy completed a book, at Robbins' request, that contains every step of the original "Fiddler" choreography.
Since the 1990s, Bayes served at the Orpheus Theatre in Oneonta, NY and the Leatherstocking Theatre Company in Milford, NY and was director for many of their productions including "West Side Story", "Oliver", "Chicago", "Funny Girl", "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum," "Footloose", "I Hate Hamlet", "Lend Me A Tenor" and many more.
He died in June 2022.
STAGE CREDITS
Productions
Awards and Nominations
Tony Awards - 1969 - Best Choreography
Sammy Bayes, Canterbury Tales
News
Tony Nominated Choreographer, Actor and Director Sammy Dallas Bayes Dies at 82
BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Tony nominated choreographer, director, and actor Sammy Bayes has died at 82.
BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Tony nominated choreographer, director, and actor Sammy Bayes has died at 82.
Perry-Mansfield New Works Festival Ends 6/20
The Perry-Mansfield New Works Festival (June Lindenmayer, Executive Director; Andrew Leynse, Artistic Director), with sponsorship from The Harold and Mimi Steinberg Charitable Trust, has announced the line-up for the 2010 summer season of theatre and dance at the venerable performing arts camp and school in Steamboat Springs, CO.
The Perry-Mansfield New Works Festival (June Lindenmayer, Executive Director; Andrew Leynse, Artistic Director), with sponsorship from The Harold and Mimi Steinberg Charitable Trust, has announced the line-up for the 2010 summer season of theatre and dance at the venerable performing arts camp and school in Steamboat Springs, CO.
Perry-Mansfield New Works Festival Announces 2010 Summer Repertory In Colorado
The Perry-Mansfield New Works Festival (June Lindenmayer, Executive Director; Andrew Leynse, Artistic Director), with sponsorship from The Harold and Mimi Steinberg Charitable Trust, has announced the line-up for the 2010 summer season of theatre and dance at the venerable performing arts camp and school in Steamboat Springs, CO.
The Perry-Mansfield New Works Festival (June Lindenmayer, Executive Director; Andrew Leynse, Artistic Director), with sponsorship from The Harold and Mimi Steinberg Charitable Trust, has announced the line-up for the 2010 summer season of theatre and dance at the venerable performing arts camp and school in Steamboat Springs, CO.
Perry-Mansfield New Works Festival Announces 2010 Summer Repertory In Colorado
The Perry-Mansfield New Works Festival (June Lindenmayer, Executive Director; Andrew Leynse, Artistic Director), with sponsorship from The Harold and Mimi Steinberg Charitable Trust, has announced the line-up for the 2010 summer season of theatre and dance at the venerable performing arts camp and school in Steamboat Springs, CO.
The Perry-Mansfield New Works Festival (June Lindenmayer, Executive Director; Andrew Leynse, Artistic Director), with sponsorship from The Harold and Mimi Steinberg Charitable Trust, has announced the line-up for the 2010 summer season of theatre and dance at the venerable performing arts camp and school in Steamboat Springs, CO.
Marcovicci, Mason Host One-Night-Only Benefit Cabaret 3/9
Perry-Mansfield, the most legendary of all performing arts schools in the nation, will present a special one-night-only cabaret concert to benefit its scholarship fund, it was announced by Executive Director June Lindenmayer. 'The Art of Cabaret' scholarship fund benefit concert will be hosted by Andrea Marcovicci and Karen Mason, and will feature performances by Barry Kleinbort and Terri Ralston (Perry-Mansfield master teachers), and musical directors Christopher Denny, Shelly Markham, and David Gaines.
Perry-Mansfield, the most legendary of all performing arts schools in the nation, will present a special one-night-only cabaret concert to benefit its scholarship fund, it was announced by Executive Director June Lindenmayer. 'The Art of Cabaret' scholarship fund benefit concert will be hosted by Andrea Marcovicci and Karen Mason, and will feature performances by Barry Kleinbort and Terri Ralston (Perry-Mansfield master teachers), and musical directors Christopher Denny, Shelly Markham, and David Gaines.
Marcovicci, Mason Host One-Night-Only Benefit Cabaret 3/9
Perry-Mansfield, the most legendary of all performing arts schools in the nation, will present a special one-night-only cabaret concert to benefit its scholarship fund, it was announced by Executive Director June Lindenmayer. 'The Art of Cabaret' scholarship fund benefit concert will be hosted by Andrea Marcovicci and Karen Mason, and will feature performances by Barry Kleinbort and Terri Ralston (Perry-Mansfield master teachers), and musical directors Christopher Denny, Shelly Markham, and David Gaines.
Perry-Mansfield, the most legendary of all performing arts schools in the nation, will present a special one-night-only cabaret concert to benefit its scholarship fund, it was announced by Executive Director June Lindenmayer. 'The Art of Cabaret' scholarship fund benefit concert will be hosted by Andrea Marcovicci and Karen Mason, and will feature performances by Barry Kleinbort and Terri Ralston (Perry-Mansfield master teachers), and musical directors Christopher Denny, Shelly Markham, and David Gaines.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Sammy Bayes been in?
Sammy Bayes has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.
How many West End shows has Sammy Bayes been in?
Sammy Bayes has not appeared in the West End.
What awards has Sammy Bayes been nominated for?
and Best Choreography (Tony Awards) for Canterbury Tales.
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