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The Tap Dance Kid

Music by Henry Krieger
Lyrics by Robert Lorick
Book by Charles Blackwell
Based on the novel "Nobody's Family's Going to Change" by Louise Fitzhugh
Produced by Evelyn Barron, Harvey J. Klaris, Michel Stuart, Stanley White
Directed by Vivian Matalon
Choreography by Danny Daniels
Scenic Design by Paul dePass, Michael Hotopp
Costume Design by William Ivey Long
Lighting Design by Richard Nelson
Opened December 21, 1983 at the Broadhurst Theatre, (New York) and ran for 669 performances.

Synopsis

It's a wonderful cornucopia of music, drama, comedy and above all, tap-dancing. The story concerns a 10-year-old Black kid named Willie who doesn't want to be a lawyer like his well-to-do, stern father, He just has to "dance", like his Uncle Dipsey, an aspiring Broadway choreographer who is very much Willie's mentor. And, dance he does!

Song List

Act I

Another Day
Four Strikes Against Me
Class Act
They Never Hear What I Say
Dancing is Everything
Crosstown
Fabulous Feet
I Could Get Used to Him
Man in the Moon

Act II

Like Him
Someday
My Luck Is Changing
I Remember How it Was
Lullabye
Tap Tap
Dance if it Makes You Happy
William's Song
Class Act (Finale)

Info

Winner of 2 Tony Awards

This was the first Broaway show to present blacks in a positive light. This show also launched the careers of Alfonso Ribeiro and Savion Glover.

TAP DANCE KID producer, Evelyn Barron brought the property to the Great White Way, following her success with the 70's tele-film also entitled, TAP DANCE KID. Tony Winner Savion Glover replaced Alfonso Rebiero on Broadway in the title role.

"Stunning, warm-heated new musical comedy" - Christian Science monitor

Original Cast included:

Willie ... Alfonso Ribeiro
Ginnie ... Hattie Winston
Dulcie ... Barbara Montgomery
Emma ... Martine Allard
William ... Samuel E. Wright
Dipsey ... Hinton Battle
Mona ... Karen Paskow
Carole ... Jackie Lowe
Daddy Bates ... Alan Weeks
Winslow ... Michael Blevins
Joe ... Jackie Patterson
Little Rio Dancers and New Yorkers ... Karen Paskow, Jackie Patterson
Understudies/Standbys Dipsey/Daddy Bates ... Jackie Patterson

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Licensing Agent

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(212) 206-8990

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