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Henry LeTang

Date of Death: April 26, 2007 (91)

Birth Place: New York, NY

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Henry LeTang Productions

 
[Broadway, 1989]
Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 1987]
Choreographer
 
[Off-Off-Broadway, 1985]
Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 1981]
Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 1952]
Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 1944]
Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 1943]
Assistant Choreographer

Henry LeTang Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 1989 - Best Choreography

Henry LeTang, Black and Blue

Henry LeTang News


HENRY & ME Continues Development as Part of Dance Lab New York's Bespoke Lab

HENRY & ME, a new tap dancing play honoring Tony Award winning legend Henry LeTang receives its next development step as part of Dance Lab NY's BeSpoke Lab. 

Jeannette Bayardelle, Phillip Attmore & More Set for LAST OF THE RED HOT MAMAS - THE SOPHIE TUCKER STORY Readings

Private readings by invitation only will be held in New York City for Last Of The Red Hot Mamas – The Sophie Tucker Story on Thursday, June 22.

Progressive Theater Will Host The 1st Annual Black & Blue Fundraising Gala

On Friday, November 22nd, 2019, Progressive Theater in Maplewood, NJ will host the 1st Annual Black & Blue Fundraising Gala at The Woodland: Great Hall from 6:00pm to 11:00pm.

Maurice Hines Opens Season at Bay Area Cabaret

Bay Area Cabaret opens its 16th season on Sunday, October 13, 2019 at 7:30 pm with Broadway legend Maurice Hines performing Tappin' Thru Life. Backed by the acclaimed, all-female The DIVA Jazz Orchestra, and his tap protégés, The Manzari Brothers, Maurice will tap through his incredible career in a jazzy song-and-dance celebration that pays tribute to his late brother Gregorya?"with whom he appeared on the stage of The Venetian Rooma?"and other artistic influences, from Frank Sinatra to Lena Horne offering his distinctive take on American standards, like Luck Be a Lady, I've Got You Under My Skin, It Don't Mean a Thing (if It Ain't Got That Swing), and much more. 

Actor, Director, Singer, and Choreographer Maurice Hines Comes to The Triad

Legendary actor, director, singer & choreographer Maurice Hines is set to play The Triad (158 West 72nd Street) on Saturday 8/25 at 7pm. Hines is the brother of the late dancer Gregory Hines and best known for starring in Frances Ford Coppola's 'The Cotton Club', Broadway's 'Sophisticated Ladies,' 'Eubie' 'Jelly's Last Jam' & 'Uptown. He will be joined by The Diva Orchestra starring Sherrie Maracle; tickets are $25-$150 and can be purchased online at www.TriadNYC.com. Lee Summers and Peter Martin are producers.

Delaware Theatre Company Welcomes Back MAURICE HINES IS TAPPIN' THRU LIFE

Refusing to end their 2017/2018 season, Delaware Theatre Company reprises their hit production Maurice Hines is Tappin' Thru Life. Happy to be performing for Wilmington audiences again, tap dancing legend Maurice Hines will wow audiences for one weekend only, Friday, June 1 to Sunday, June 3, 2018.

Maurice Hines to Emcee 2018 Arena Stage Gala with Mary McBride as Headliner

Arena Stage Artistic Director Molly Smith and Executive Director Edgar Dobie are pleased to announce that Broadway legend Maurice Hines will serve as the Master of Ceremonies and international touring artist and global humanitarian Mary McBride will headline the 2018 Arena Stage Gala honoring Mayor Muriel Bowser on Thursday, May 10, 2018 at the Mead Center for American Theater (1101 Sixth St., SW). As previously announced, the Gala features the presentation of the third annual Beth Newburger Schwartz Award to D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser, and will recognize Jessica Stafford Davis as an Emerging Leader. The Gala is helmed by event chairs and Arena Stage Trustees Lavern Chatman and Maggie FitzPatrick.

Matt Loehr and Shea Sullivan Launch #getOUTandCREATE Campaign With New Dance Videos

Actor Matt Loehr and choreographer Shea Sullivan have launched a new campaign called #getOUTandCREATE. #getOUTandCREATE is a mission of two artists determined to make projects in this turbulent time that engage, entertain, move, or if need be, distract from the chaos of the world, and hope to encourage artists of all ages and disciplines to do the same.

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Presents LOTUS: Tap Stars Reunite to Celebrate the Art Form

For one night only, October 7, 2017, six award-winning tap artists, connected through their Broadway background in Bring in 'da Noise, Bring in 'da Funk, reunite to celebrate their art form in the newly renovated Kennedy Center Terrace Theater. Featuring D.C. natives Joseph Webb and Baakari Wilder along with Omar Edwards, Dormeshia Sumbry-Edwards, Derick K. Grant, and Jason Samuels Smith, this unique performance is choreographed to honor the roots of tap dance, their predecessors, and each other, all to live jazz music by the Lafayette Harris Jr. Quintet.

Savion Glover, Maurice Hines and More Slated for 27th Rhythm World Festival

Chicago Human Rhythm Project (CHRP), presents the 27th annual summer festival of American tap and percussive dance, Rhythm World, featuring three generations of hoofers, including tap giants Savion Glover and Maurice Hines.

Photo Flash: Maltz Jupiter Theatre Presents THE PRODUCERS

The Maltz Jupiter Theatre has just the solution for you this season with the hit Broadway blockbuster The Producers, set to take the Theatre by storm January 10 through 29.

Maurice Hines to Bring His Story to Life in TAPPIN' THRU LIFE at Herberger Theater

?He's going to put a smile on your face and song in your heart.

Steps on Broadway Gives Home to American Dance Machine 21

Steps on Broadway, NYC's legendary professional dance center committed to training and maintaining the integrity of the art form, announces an educational partnership with American Dance Machine for the Twenty-First Century (ADM21).

BWW Preview: Savion Glover Performs at BB KINGS in Times Square on 8/17

Tony Award-winning, Tap Dancer, Choreographer, and Producer, Savion Glover is celebrating his 32nd year as a performing artist in show business and will thrill his fans with a performance at BB Kings in Times Square on Wednesday evening, August 17th.

Maurice Hines to Bring His Story to Life in TAPPIN' THRU LIFE at Herberger Theater

?He's going to put a smile on your face and song in your heart.

Marx Brothers Musical Revival I'LL SAY SHE IS Extends Off-Broadway

After selling out its initial run, I'LL SAY SHE IS, the legendary musical comedy that was the Broadway debut of the Marx Brothers, will extend its historic revival at The Connelly Theater through July 3.

Lost 1924 Marx Brothers Musical I'LL SAY SHE IS Begins Off-Broadway Today

I'LL SAY SHE IS, the legendary musical comedy that was the Broadway debut of the Marx Brothers, begins previews at the The Connelly Theater today, May 28. Opening is slated for June 2.

Henry LeTang FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Henry LeTang has been nominated for several prestigious awards throughout his career. He received a nomination for Best Choreography at the Tony Awards for his work on "Black and Blue" and "Eubie!". He was also nominated for Best Choreography at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "Sophisticated Ladies". Additionally, LeTang received a nomination for Outstanding Choreography at the Drama Desk Awards for "Eubie!". These nominations highlight his exceptional talent and contribution to the world of Broadway choreography.

Henry LeTang has won several awards for his choreography. He received the Best Choreography award at the Tony Awards for the Broadway show "Black and Blue." Additionally, he was honored with the Best Choreography award at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for his work on the Broadway production of "Sophisticated Ladies."

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