Dwayne Cook
Birth Place: Houston,Tx
Latest News on Dwayne Cook:
Urban Souls Dance Company Brings SOULS OF BLACK HOUSTON to the Hobby Center (Feb 5, 2024)
Cast Set for CINDERELLA at Theatre Under The Stars (Oct 18, 2023)
VIDEO: Get A First Look At 'Seasons of Love' And More From RENT At Theatre Under The Stars (May 23, 2023)
Urban Souls Dance Company Brings SOULS OF BLACK HOUSTON to the Hobby Center (Feb 5, 2024)
Cast Set for CINDERELLA at Theatre Under The Stars (Oct 18, 2023)
VIDEO: Get A First Look At 'Seasons of Love' And More From RENT At Theatre Under The Stars (May 23, 2023)
BIO
DWAYNE COOK began dancing at the age of three at The Houston Ballet Academy/J.C. Sanderson Elementary for the Performing Arts. He continued his training at Lamar Fleming Middle School Fine Arts Academy and was accepted into HSPVA. He joined Exclamation Dance Co. in 2006 .Dwayne has also trained at the Ailey School, the School of American Ballet, Dance Theatre of Harlem,PNB, Complexions and NDT . Dwayne is a graduate of the University of Oklahoma . Dwayne has performed works by world renowned choreographers such as George Balanchine, ALVIN AILEY,Ben Stevenson, Matthew Rushing, Dwight Rhoden, William Forsyth , Judith Jamison, Christopher Wheeldon, Robert Battle, Thang Dao , Garrett Smith.He was a principal dancerPhiladanco , METdance. His commercial credits include dancing for Frank Gatson (Beyoncé), Chris Brown, Anthony Burrell, So You Think You Can Dance 8,9,10(Top 30)and Jazmine Sullivan.
His Broadway credits include The Wiz, Kinky Boots and Disney:The Little Mermai
Videos
VIDEO: Get A First Look at RENT at Theatre Under The Stars, Directed by Ty Defoe
by Alan Henry - 2023-05-17 16:29:38
Emi Takada Celebrates New Album Release with Performance at Birdland
by Abigail Charpentier - 2019-09-16 18:58:28
News
Urban Souls Dance Company Brings SOULS OF BLACK HOUSTON to the Hobby Center
by Stephi Wild - Feb 5, 2024
The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts presents Urban Souls Dance Company (Urban Souls) with Souls of Black Houston, a dance concert dedicated to honoring Black history.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 5, 2024
The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts presents Urban Souls Dance Company (Urban Souls) with Souls of Black Houston, a dance concert dedicated to honoring Black history.
Cast Set for CINDERELLA at Theatre Under The Stars
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 18, 2023
Theatre Under The Stars has revealed the cast of Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 18, 2023
Theatre Under The Stars has revealed the cast of Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets!
VIDEO: Get A First Look At 'Seasons of Love' And More From RENT At Theatre Under The Stars
by A.A. Cristi - May 23, 2023
Get a first look at Theatre Under The Stars' (TUTS) brand-new original staging of Jonathan Larson's iconic Bohemian musical, RENT! Check out first look video of the songs, 'Seasons of Love' and 'Take Me Or Leave Me' below!
by A.A. Cristi - May 23, 2023
Get a first look at Theatre Under The Stars' (TUTS) brand-new original staging of Jonathan Larson's iconic Bohemian musical, RENT! Check out first look video of the songs, 'Seasons of Love' and 'Take Me Or Leave Me' below!
VIDEO: Get A First Look at RENT at Theatre Under The Stars, Directed by Ty Defoe
by Alan Henry - May 17, 2023
Get a first look at Theatre Under The Stars' (TUTS) brand-new original staging of Jonathan Larson's iconic Bohemian musical, RENT!
by Alan Henry - May 17, 2023
Get a first look at Theatre Under The Stars' (TUTS) brand-new original staging of Jonathan Larson's iconic Bohemian musical, RENT!
Cast Announced for RENT at Theatre Under The Stars, Directed by Ty Defoe
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 3, 2023
Houston’s home for musical theatre, Theatre Under The Stars (TUTS), has announced the cast of its brand-new original staging of Jonathan Larson’s iconic Bohemian musical, RENT!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 3, 2023
Houston’s home for musical theatre, Theatre Under The Stars (TUTS), has announced the cast of its brand-new original staging of Jonathan Larson’s iconic Bohemian musical, RENT!
VIDEO: Get A First Look At TUTS' THE LITTLE MERMAID
by Alan Henry - Dec 8, 2021
Get a first look at TUTS' THE LITTLE MERMAID with clips of the cast in action!
by Alan Henry - Dec 8, 2021
Get a first look at TUTS' THE LITTLE MERMAID with clips of the cast in action!
VIDEO: Go Behind The Scenes Of TUTS' THE LITTLE MERMAID
by Alan Henry - Dec 3, 2021
Go behind the scenes of TUTS' THE LITTLE MERMAID with a backstage tour by Caitlin Kellermeyer, the Assistant Stage Manager in this all new video.
by Alan Henry - Dec 3, 2021
Go behind the scenes of TUTS' THE LITTLE MERMAID with a backstage tour by Caitlin Kellermeyer, the Assistant Stage Manager in this all new video.
VIDEO: Meet the Cast of Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID at TUTS
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 22, 2021
Theatre Under The Stars is presenting The Little Mermaid, running December 7 through 24 at the Hobby Center for the Performing Arts.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 22, 2021
Theatre Under The Stars is presenting The Little Mermaid, running December 7 through 24 at the Hobby Center for the Performing Arts.
VIDEO: Go Inside the First Rehearsal for Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID at TUTS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 16, 2021
Theatre Under The Stars is presenting The Little Mermaid, running December 7 through 24 at the Hobby Center for the Performing Arts.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 16, 2021
Theatre Under The Stars is presenting The Little Mermaid, running December 7 through 24 at the Hobby Center for the Performing Arts.
Vocalist Trineice Robinson & Saxophonist Don Braden Star In Livestream Concert, November 21
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 10, 2021
Jazz Power Initiative welcomes jazz vocalist Trineice Robinson in a livestream performance on Sunday, November 21 with saxophonist Don Braden and the Jazz Power Band, to salute her debut recording All Or Nothing.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 10, 2021
Jazz Power Initiative welcomes jazz vocalist Trineice Robinson in a livestream performance on Sunday, November 21 with saxophonist Don Braden and the Jazz Power Band, to salute her debut recording All Or Nothing.
TUTS Announces the Cast of Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID
by Stephi Wild - Nov 8, 2021
The Little Mermaid cast features many familiar faces for TUTS audiences. Delphi Borich will return to TUTS in the role of “Ariel.” Borich was previously seen on the TUTS stage as “Belle” in Disney's Beauty and the Beast during the musical theatre company's 50th Anniversary Season. Christina Wells, who was in previous TUTS productions of All Shook Up and Seussical, will play “Ursula.”
by Stephi Wild - Nov 8, 2021
The Little Mermaid cast features many familiar faces for TUTS audiences. Delphi Borich will return to TUTS in the role of “Ariel.” Borich was previously seen on the TUTS stage as “Belle” in Disney's Beauty and the Beast during the musical theatre company's 50th Anniversary Season. Christina Wells, who was in previous TUTS productions of All Shook Up and Seussical, will play “Ursula.”
American Dance Guild Festival Week 5 Features Joan Myers Brown, Douglas Dunn and Bill Evans
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 5, 2020
NEXT WEEK, Nov. 9 through Nov. 15, the 2020 ADG Virtual Festival will stream WEEK FIVE, a special tribute to choreographers Joan Myers Brown, Douglas Dunn and Bill Evans, honorees at American Dance Guild Festival 2014. Video footage each week will be live from 10am Monday to 11:59pm Sunday ET. To be shown on WEEK FIVE:
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 5, 2020
NEXT WEEK, Nov. 9 through Nov. 15, the 2020 ADG Virtual Festival will stream WEEK FIVE, a special tribute to choreographers Joan Myers Brown, Douglas Dunn and Bill Evans, honorees at American Dance Guild Festival 2014. Video footage each week will be live from 10am Monday to 11:59pm Sunday ET. To be shown on WEEK FIVE:
Jazz Power ON Honors Charlie Parker At 100
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 10, 2020
Charlie Parker 100: Jazz Power ON, hosted by Eli Yamin, musician, educator and Managing Artistic Director of Jazz Power Initiative, celebrates the bebop genius of saxophonist Charlie “Bird” Parker.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 10, 2020
Charlie Parker 100: Jazz Power ON, hosted by Eli Yamin, musician, educator and Managing Artistic Director of Jazz Power Initiative, celebrates the bebop genius of saxophonist Charlie “Bird” Parker.
Ray Charles and Cynthia Scott Share Single 'Sweet Valentine'
by Abigail Charpentier - Feb 11, 2020
Ms. Cynthia Scott, the award-winning jazz, blues, R&B and gospel vocalist, whose voice lit up the stage with the iconic hitmaker Ray Charles, has a new single out especially for Valentines' Day called “SWEET VALENTINE”.
by Abigail Charpentier - Feb 11, 2020
Ms. Cynthia Scott, the award-winning jazz, blues, R&B and gospel vocalist, whose voice lit up the stage with the iconic hitmaker Ray Charles, has a new single out especially for Valentines' Day called “SWEET VALENTINE”.
Richard Maltby, Jr. And David Shire Among The Honorees At The 35th Annual Bistro Awards Gala
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jan 30, 2020
One of the longest-running musical partnerships in Broadway history, lyricist and director Richard Maltby, Jr. and composer David Shire, will be honored, along with a diverse group of 17 other outstanding artists, at the 35th Annual Bistro Awards on Monday, March 9 at Gotham Comedy Club, 208 W. 23rd St.
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jan 30, 2020
One of the longest-running musical partnerships in Broadway history, lyricist and director Richard Maltby, Jr. and composer David Shire, will be honored, along with a diverse group of 17 other outstanding artists, at the 35th Annual Bistro Awards on Monday, March 9 at Gotham Comedy Club, 208 W. 23rd St.
Richard Maltby Jr., David Shire and More to Be Honored at the 35th Annual Bistro Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 30, 2020
One of the longest-running musical partnerships in Broadway history, lyricist and director Richard Maltby, Jr. and composer David Shire, will be honored, along with a diverse group of 17 other outstanding artists, at the 35th Annual Bistro Awards on Monday, March 9 at Gotham Comedy Club (208 West 23rd Street). As is the Bistro Awards tradition, the evening will feature performances by the winners.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 30, 2020
One of the longest-running musical partnerships in Broadway history, lyricist and director Richard Maltby, Jr. and composer David Shire, will be honored, along with a diverse group of 17 other outstanding artists, at the 35th Annual Bistro Awards on Monday, March 9 at Gotham Comedy Club (208 West 23rd Street). As is the Bistro Awards tradition, the evening will feature performances by the winners.
Emi Takada Celebrates New Album Release with Performance at Birdland
by Abigail Charpentier - Sep 16, 2019
Why Did I Choose You follows up on the success of Eml Takada's previous recording I'm All Smiles. She sings ten classic songs with understated feeling and sensitivity while joined by a swinging quartet comprised of pianist Michael Kanan, guitarist Satoshi Inoue, bassist Neal Miner, and drummer Dwayne “Cook” Broadnax.
by Abigail Charpentier - Sep 16, 2019
Why Did I Choose You follows up on the success of Eml Takada's previous recording I'm All Smiles. She sings ten classic songs with understated feeling and sensitivity while joined by a swinging quartet comprised of pianist Michael Kanan, guitarist Satoshi Inoue, bassist Neal Miner, and drummer Dwayne “Cook” Broadnax.
VIDEO: Get a First Look at TUTS' THE WIZ!
by Stephi Wild - Oct 30, 2018
Ease on down the road with this fantastical production of The Wiz at Theatre Under The Stars! The show began performances on October 23, and will run through November 4 at the Hobby Center for the Performing Arts.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 30, 2018
Ease on down the road with this fantastical production of The Wiz at Theatre Under The Stars! The show began performances on October 23, and will run through November 4 at the Hobby Center for the Performing Arts.
Review Roundup: Critics Ease On Down To THE WIZ At TUTS
by Alan Henry - Oct 29, 2018
Theatre Under The Stars' production of The Wiz is now open!
by Alan Henry - Oct 29, 2018
Theatre Under The Stars' production of The Wiz is now open!
Photo Flash: Ease On Down the Road With THE WIZ At TUTS
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 24, 2018
Leading off the cast is Salome B. Smith in the role of 'Dorothy'. Smith is a recent graduate of Alabama State University where she performed in many theatrical productions including The Color Purple, Rent and Carousel. Marva Hicks is playing the role of 'The Wiz'. Hicks has appeared on Broadway in Motown The Musical, Caroline or Change, and The Lion King. Yvette Clark will play the roles of 'Evilene', 'Glinda', and 'Aunt Em'. Clark has appeared in numerous regional productions including Thoroughly Modern Millie, Showboat, Chicago, and Hairspray. Simone Gundy will play the role of 'Addaperle'. Gundy returns to TUTS after starring in the 2017 production of Memphis. Paris Nix is playing 'Tin Man'. Nix was last seen on Broadway in Beautiful: The Carole King Musical. Allyson Kaye Daniel is 'Lion'. Daniel most recently appeared at TUTS as 'Miss Jones' in How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying. Her other credits include Newsies, Ghost, and We Will Rock You. Christopher Campbell, who just appeared in the TUTS production of Oklahoma! as Will Parker, will play the role of Scarecrow
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 24, 2018
Leading off the cast is Salome B. Smith in the role of 'Dorothy'. Smith is a recent graduate of Alabama State University where she performed in many theatrical productions including The Color Purple, Rent and Carousel. Marva Hicks is playing the role of 'The Wiz'. Hicks has appeared on Broadway in Motown The Musical, Caroline or Change, and The Lion King. Yvette Clark will play the roles of 'Evilene', 'Glinda', and 'Aunt Em'. Clark has appeared in numerous regional productions including Thoroughly Modern Millie, Showboat, Chicago, and Hairspray. Simone Gundy will play the role of 'Addaperle'. Gundy returns to TUTS after starring in the 2017 production of Memphis. Paris Nix is playing 'Tin Man'. Nix was last seen on Broadway in Beautiful: The Carole King Musical. Allyson Kaye Daniel is 'Lion'. Daniel most recently appeared at TUTS as 'Miss Jones' in How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying. Her other credits include Newsies, Ghost, and We Will Rock You. Christopher Campbell, who just appeared in the TUTS production of Oklahoma! as Will Parker, will play the role of Scarecrow
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