(Understudy)
(Understudy)
Valarie Pettiford, who received a Tony Award nomination for her role in the Broadway production of Fosse, was also known for her role as "Big Dee Dee" Thorne on the UPN television sitcom Half & Half. more...
(Swing)
(Understudy)
(Understudy)
Ben Vereen, renowned for his Tony-winning performance in Pippin and Emmy-nominated role in Roots, also captivated audiences in the past with his portrayal of Chicken George in the landmark TV miniseries Roots. more...
Awards and Nominations
1985 Drama Desk Awards
Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical: Timothy Nolen was nominated but did not win.
Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical: Leilani Jones won.
Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical: Sharon Murray was nominated but did not win.
1985 Tony Awards
Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical: Leilani Jones won.
Production Team
Richard Allen Hair Designer
Make-Up Designer
Ken Billington Lighting Designer
Bill Byers Orchestrator
Clarke Dunham Scenic Designer
Paul Gemignani Musical Director
Florence Klotz Costume Designer
Otts Munderloh Sound Designer
Harold Prince Director
Jim Tyler Orchestrator
(Additional Orchestrations)
(Additional Orchestrations)
Harold Wheeler Orchestrator
(Additional Orchestrations)
(Additional Orchestrations)
Lester Wilson Choreographer
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