Production Staff
Maurice Hines
Conceiver
Maurice Robert Hines Jr. was born on December 13, 1943, in New York City to a Catholic couple, Alma Iola (Lawless) and Maurice Robert Hines Sr., a dancer, musician, and actor. Hines began his career at the age of five, studying tap dance at the Henry LeTang Dance Studio in Manhattan. LeTang recognized his talent and began choreographing numbers specifically for him and his younger brother Gregory, patterned on the Nicholas Brothers. Maurice made his Broadway debut in The Girl in Pink Tights in 1954. Shortly after, the brothers began touring as the opening act for such headliners as Lionel ... read more
Marion Ramsey
Bookwriter
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Jeffery V. Thompson
Bookwriter
(narration)
(narration)
Serino, Coyne & Nappi
Advertising
Michael Alpert
General Press Representative
Cody Armstrong
Wig Designer
Sheila D. Barker
Dance Captain
Thom Bridwell
Dance Music Arranger
Jerry Cleveland
Stage Manager
Mercedes Ellington
Assistant Choreographer
Mercedes Ellington is a tap dancer, choreographer, director, and producer. She is the granddaughter of Duke Ellington. ... read more
Michael Franks
Assistant to the Choreographer
Gwendolyn M. Gilliam
Production Stage Manager
Charles Green
Orchestrator
(Additional Orchestrations)
(Additional Orchestrations)
Maurice Hines
Director/Choreographer
Choreographer
Director
Maurice Robert Hines Jr. was born on December 13, 1943, in New York City to a Catholic couple, Alma Iola (Lawless) and Maurice Robert Hines Sr., a dancer, musician, and actor. Hines began his career at the age of five, studying tap dance at the Henry LeTang Dance Studio in Manhattan. LeTang recognized his talent and began choreographing numbers specifically for him and his younger brother Gregory, patterned on the Nicholas Brothers. Maurice made his Broadway debut in The Girl in Pink Tights in 1954. Shortly after, the brothers began touring as the opening act for such headliners as Lionel ... read more
Ruth Jaffe
General Press Representative
Stanley Kay
Associate Producer
Ellen Lee
Costume Designer
Larry Magid
Producer
Tom McPhillips
Scenic Designer
Jodi Moss
Company Manager
Otts Munderloh
Sound Consultant
Tiffney Lyn Myers
Assistant to the Choreographer
The Messrs. Nederlander
Theatre Owner / Operator
Fred Norman
Orchestrator
(Additional Orchestrations)
(Additional Orchestrations)
Frank Owens
Dance Music Arranger
Musical Director
Musical Supervisor
Frank Owens is a renowned pianist, arranger, and music director celebrated for his contributions to Broadway, including leading roles in productions like “Ain’t Misbehavin’”, “Uptown It’s Hot!”, and “Sophisticated Ladies”. His vast theatrical experience also features performances in “Black Broadway”, “Don’t Play Us Cheap”, and his creation, “Shades of Harlem”. Beyond the stage, Owens served as the musical director for the debut David Letterman Show and played a pivotal role in TV hits such as “It’s Showtime at the Apollo”. His collaborations include icons like Johnny Mathis, Lena Horne, John Denver, and Keith David. Among his accolades, Owens clinched the ... read more
Beverley Randolph
Production Supervisor
Roy A. Somlyo
General Manager
Allen Spivak
Producer
Marc B. Weiss
Lighting Designer
Susan A. White
Assistant Lighting Designer
Chris White
Orchestrator
(Additional Orchestrations)
(Additional Orchestrations)
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