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Adrian Bailey

Birth Place: Detroit, MI, USA

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BIO

Bailey starred in 15 Broadway shows over the course of his three-decade career. He made his Broadway debut in 1976's Your Arms Too Short to Box With God. He also appeared in the original productions of Hot Feet, La Cage aux Folles, Dreamgirls, The Wild Party, Smokey Joe's Cafe, The Who's Tommy, Jelly's Last Jam, Prince of Central Park, Legs Diamond, My One and Only, Sophisticated Ladies and Your Arms Too Short to Box with God.



In 2008, Bailey was seriously injured after an accidental fall through a trap door during a performance of The Little Mermaid, which would be his final Broadway show.

He died in September 2024.

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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2008
Ensemble


King Triton (Understudy)

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[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2006
Victor (Saint Tome (Sao Tome) and Principe)

(St. Louis, MO (Regional))

(Standby)

[Washington, DC (Regional)]
Reading, 2005
Performer


[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2004
Fisherman


Jacob (Understudy)

Francis (Understudy)

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Jacob (Unknown)

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Francis (Unknown)

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[Broadway]
New York Concert, 2001
Tiny Joe Dixon


[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2000
Phil D'Armano (Understudy)

Oscar D'Armano (Understudy)

Eddie Mackrel (Understudy)

Phil D'Armano (Unknown)

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Eddie Mackrel (Unknown)

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Oscar D'Armano (Unknown)

Phil D'Armano (Unknown)

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Oscar D'Armano (Unknown)

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Phil D'Armano (Unknown)

[West End]
London Production, 1996
Performer


[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1995


[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1993
Ensemble/Other Roles [Replacement]

Hawker [Replacement]

Ensemble/Other Roles [Replacement]

Hawker [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1992
Ensemble/Other Roles

One of "The Crowd"

Ancestor

One of "The Crowd"

Ancestor

Ensemble/Other Roles

Buddy Bolden (Understudy)

(Unknown)

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[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1989
Tango Dancer

Street Person

Tango Dancers

Officer Simpson

Tap Dancer

Aerobics Student

Mannequin

Tap Dancer

Aerobics Student

Officer Simpson

Mannequin

Tango Dancers

Street Person

Tango Dancer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1988
Latin Dancer

Convict

Member of A. R.'s Gang

Boys from Bay Ridge

A.R.'s Gang

Boy from Bay Ridge

Latin Dancer

Member of A. R.'s Gang

Boys from Bay Ridge

A.R.'s Gang

Boy from Bay Ridge

Convict

Bones (Understudy)

(Unknown)

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[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1983
Dancing Gentleman

Conductor

Dancing Gentlemen


Dancing Gentleman

Conductor

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1981
Sophisticated Gentleman


Performer (Understudy) [Replacement]

(Unknown) [Replacement]

(Unknown) [Replacement]

(Unknown) [Replacement]

(Unknown) [Replacement]

(Unknown) [Replacement]

(Unknown) [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Return Engagement [Broadway], 1980
Swing Dancer

Performer

Swing Dancer

Performer

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1978
Ensemble


[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1976
Performer


[US Tour]
National Tour, 1976


[New York]
Workshop, 1990


Productions

 
[Broadway, 2000]
Dance Captain
 
[Broadway, 1983]
Conductor

News


Industry Pro Newsletter: Can the Arts Adapt? Australia Looks at a 4-Day Work Week in the Arts
by Alex Freeman - Nov 11, 2024

Groundbreaking research in London measures brain activity during live dance performances, hinting at the powerful, collective connection audiences feel. Meanwhile, financial pressures are prompting some theaters to close while others push for new ticketing and funding strategies to survive. Broadway faces calls for a more inclusive approach to honoring its artists, and discussions grow around adopting a four-day work week in the arts to combat burnout.
Broadway League Steps Back from Light-Dimming Announcements Following Backlash
by Joshua Wright - Nov 5, 2024

The Broadway League will no longer be involved in announcing the traditional dimming of marquee lights that honors the memories of deceased performers, writers, and other influential figures in the Broadway community.
Review: Bill Russell Presents Special DIVAS I LOVE SINGING LYRICS I WROTE at Birdland
by Stephen Mosher - Oct 11, 2024

Special events come and go but the people in the room remember them for a long time, after.
Lights of All Broadway Theatres to be Dimmed for Gavin Creel, Adrian Bailey & Maggie Smith
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 9, 2024

After a public petition and outcry to dim all the lights of Broadway for some recent passings of stage legelends. All Broadway theatres in New York will dim their lights in honor of Adrian Bailey, Gavin Creel, and Maggie Smith.
Broadway Theatre Lights Will Partially Dim in Memory of Gavin Creel
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 4, 2024

To honor the memory of beloved Broadway actor Gavin Creel, Broadway theatres will dim their lights. Learn more about the life and career of Creel.
Broadway Veteran Adrian Bailey Passes Away at 67
by Sidney Paterra - Sep 23, 2024

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report the death of Broadway veteran Adrian Bailey, who passed away at the age of 67. 
The Museum of Broadway Will Host Reunions For the Casts of THE WHO'S TOMMY and JELLY'S LAST JAM
by Stephi Wild - Apr 19, 2024

The Museum of Broadway will host two upcoming events reunited the original Broadway casts of The Who's Tommy and Jelly's Last Jam next week. Learn more about both events here!
SKELETON CREW Announces Detroit Night & Detroit Week Event
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 3, 2022

The Motor City is coming to Broadway! Special guests from Detroit and New York City will come together for an extraordinary evening to celebrate the people, the culture, and the city of Detroit with Skeleton Crew, the Broadway premiere by Tony Award nominee Dominique Morisseau, at the 8PM performance on Friday, February 4.
Photos: Inside The 13th Annual DANCERS OVER 40 Legacy Awards
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 9, 2021

Dancers Over 40 returned to 'live' events this Fall with the 13th Annual Legacy Awards and Holiday Dinner on Monday, December 6, 2021.
Photos: Inside Dancers Over 40's CELEBRATION OF TOMMY TUNE At Actor's Temple
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 18, 2021

Dancers Over 40's celebration of Tommy Tune and DO40 author Kevin Winkler’s book, Everything is Choreography: The Musical Theater of Tommy Tune! Sold out! Over 120 in attendance at the Actors’ Temple Theatre in NYC. Two panels, three performances, videos, and a premiere video from ADM21 rounded out the evening.
Cady Huffman & Jeff Calhoun Join OUR ONE AND ONLY: A CELEBRATION OF TOMMY TUNE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 12, 2021

Dancers over 40 will present a one-night-only special event: Our One and Only: A Celebration of Tommy Tune on Monday, November 15th, 8pm at the Actors' Temple Theatre in NYC, to kick off publication of DO40 member Kevin Winkler's new book, Everything is Choreography, The Musical Theater of Tommy Tune (in stores and online Nov. 15th).
OUR ONE AND ONLY: A CELEBRATION OF TOMMY TUNE Will Be Performed at The Actors' Temple Theatre Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Oct 26, 2021

Dancers over 40 presents a one-night-only special event: Our One and Only: A Celebration of Tommy Tune on Monday, November 15th, 8pm at the Actors' Temple Theatre in NYC, to kick off publication of DO40 member Kevin Winkler's new book, Everything is Choreography, The Musical Theater of Tommy Tune (in stores and online Nov. 15th). 
Encore Performance of DANCING FOR DEMOCRACY Featuring Annaleigh Ashford, Laura Benanti and More to Take Place
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 8, 2020

On Monday October 5th, MONDAYS For BIDEN, a group created by Broadway Veteran Jeffrey Schecter, held DANCING For DEMOCRACY, a virtual fundraiser to benefit the Biden Victory Fund. The event was held on the Broadway Sessions YouTube Channel and was hosted by Schecter and fellow A Chorus Line Alum, J. Elaine Marcos.
Just One Step For Democracy and Henry Krieger Premiere New Song for the Vote
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 5, 2020

JUST ONE STEP FOR DEMOCRACY and Henry Krieger will premiere a new song for the vote on October 8th!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Adrian Bailey been in?

Adrian Bailey has appeared on Broadway in 14 shows.

How many West End shows has Adrian Bailey been in?

Adrian Bailey has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.

What was Adrian Bailey's first West End show?

Adrian Bailey's first West End show was Smokey Joe's Cafe which opened in 1996

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