Geoffrey Holder
Birth Place: TRINIDAD
Latest News on Geoffrey Holder:
THE WIZ National Tour is Coming to The North Charleston PAC (Nov 11, 2025)
Tickets to THE WIZ in Portland to go on Sale Next Week (Oct 15, 2025)
FIREBIRD And More Set for Dance Theatre of Harlem 2026 New York Season at City Center (Sep 29, 2025)
THE WIZ National Tour is Coming to The North Charleston PAC (Nov 11, 2025)
Tickets to THE WIZ in Portland to go on Sale Next Week (Oct 15, 2025)
FIREBIRD And More Set for Dance Theatre of Harlem 2026 New York Season at City Center (Sep 29, 2025)
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STAGE CREDITS
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1954
Ensemble/Other Roles
The Champion
Ensemble/Other Roles
The Champion
Productions
Movies
Doctor Dolittle
[ 1967 ] William Shakespeare X
[ 1967 ] William Shakespeare X
Krakatoa: East of Java
[ 1968 ] Sailor
[ 1968 ] Sailor
Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Sex * But Were Afraid to Ask
[ 1972 ] Sorcerer
[ 1972 ] Sorcerer
Live and Let Die
[ 1973 ] Baron Samedi
[ 1973 ] Baron Samedi
The Noah
[ 1975 ] Friday
[ 1975 ] Friday
Swashbuckler
[ 1976 ] Cudjo
[ 1976 ] Cudjo
Annie
[ 1982 ] Punjab
[ 1982 ] Punjab
Where Confucius Meets the New Wave
[ 1988 ] Narrator
[ 1988 ] Narrator
Boomerang
[ 1992 ] Nelson
[ 1992 ] Nelson
Chance or Coincidence
[ 1998 ] Owner of Soutine's Bar
[ 1998 ] Owner of Soutine's Bar
Goosed
[ 1999 ] Dr. Bowman
[ 1999 ] Dr. Bowman
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
[ 2005 ] Narrator
[ 2005 ] Narrator
The Little Wizard: Guardian of the Magic Crystals
[ 2008 ] Narrator
[ 2008 ] Narrator
TV Shows
Bear in the Big Blue House
Ray the Sun
Ray the Sun
Tarzan
Mayko, Zwengi
Mayko, Zwengi
Awards and Nominations
Drama Desk Awards - 1978 - Outstanding Choreography
Geoffrey Holder, Timbuktu!
Drama Desk Awards - 1978 - Outstanding Costume Design
Geoffrey Holder, Timbuktu!
Tony Awards - 1978 - Best Costume Design
Geoffrey Holder , Timbuktu!
winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1975 - Outstanding Costume Design
Geoffrey Holder, The Wiz
Drama Desk Awards - 1975 - Outstanding Director - Musical
Geoffrey Holder, The Wiz
winner
Tony Awards - 1975 - Best Costume Design
Geoffrey Holder, The Wiz
winner
Tony Awards - 1975 - Best Direction of a Musical
Geoffrey Holder, The Wiz
Videos
Video: Watch Jessica Lee Goldyn Perform 'Music & the Mirror' The York Theatre 2025 Spring Gala
by Michael Major - 2025-03-25 11:43:58
THE WIZ Sets Complete National Tour Route With Stops in Chicago, Los Angeles & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2023-05-08 11:49:25
TV: THE WIZ 'FLIPS' On Down The Road: Backstage with James Monroe Iglehart
by Eddie Varley - 2009-07-03 13:49:09
TV: Broadway Beat Special Sneak - In Rehearsal with 'Encores! Summer Stars THE WIZ'
by Eddie Varley - 2009-05-29 21:34:01
TV: Encores! Summer Stars THE WIZ Sneak Peek - Ashanti Sings 'Home'
by Eddie Varley - 2009-05-20 22:18:37
News
THE WIZ National Tour is Coming to The North Charleston PAC
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 11, 2025
Everybody look around! The Wiz is back and coming to the North Charleston Performing Arts Center. This groundbreaking twist on The Wizard of Oz changed the face of Broadway, with its iconic score packed with soul, gospel, rock, and 70s funk.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 11, 2025
Everybody look around! The Wiz is back and coming to the North Charleston Performing Arts Center. This groundbreaking twist on The Wizard of Oz changed the face of Broadway, with its iconic score packed with soul, gospel, rock, and 70s funk.
Tickets to THE WIZ in Portland to go on Sale Next Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 15, 2025
Tckets for the Portland, OR engagement of The Wiz will go on sale Monday, October 20 at 10 AM. Learn more about the Portland engagement and see how to purchase tickets here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 15, 2025
Tckets for the Portland, OR engagement of The Wiz will go on sale Monday, October 20 at 10 AM. Learn more about the Portland engagement and see how to purchase tickets here!
FIREBIRD And More Set for Dance Theatre of Harlem 2026 New York Season at City Center
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 29, 2025
Dance Theatre of Harlem will return to New York City Center April 16–19, 2026, featuring the revival of Firebird alongside works by Robert Garland, William Forsythe, and Jodie Gates.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 29, 2025
Dance Theatre of Harlem will return to New York City Center April 16–19, 2026, featuring the revival of Firebird alongside works by Robert Garland, William Forsythe, and Jodie Gates.
Interview: Cartreze Tucker of BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE MUSICAL at The Fox Theatre
by Joseph Harrison - Sep 15, 2025
Georgia native Cartreze Tucker returns home as Goldie Wilson and Marvin Berry in the national tour of BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE MUSICAL, which is opening production of the 2025 – 2026 Regions Bank Broadway in Atlanta season and plays at The Fox Theatre September 23 - 27.
by Joseph Harrison - Sep 15, 2025
Georgia native Cartreze Tucker returns home as Goldie Wilson and Marvin Berry in the national tour of BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE MUSICAL, which is opening production of the 2025 – 2026 Regions Bank Broadway in Atlanta season and plays at The Fox Theatre September 23 - 27.
Works & Process to Present Dance Theatre of Harlem: ART OF THE DUET with Rotunda Dance Party
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 26, 2025
Works & Process will present Dance Theatre of Harlem: Art of the Duet on Monday, September 22, 2025 at the Guggenheim Museum in New York City. Performances will be held in the Peter B. Lewis Theater.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 26, 2025
Works & Process will present Dance Theatre of Harlem: Art of the Duet on Monday, September 22, 2025 at the Guggenheim Museum in New York City. Performances will be held in the Peter B. Lewis Theater.
Tickets to THE WIZ at Chrysler Hall Are On Sale Now
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 18, 2025
Tickets for the Norfolk engagement of The Wiz are now on eight performances at Chrysler Hall. Learn more about the national tour and see how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 18, 2025
Tickets for the Norfolk engagement of The Wiz are now on eight performances at Chrysler Hall. Learn more about the national tour and see how to purchase tickets.
City Center Unveils Dance Lineup for 2025 - 2026 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 20, 2025
NEW YORK CITY CENTER will present the largest number of dance engagements in the institution’s recent history as part of the 2025 – 2026 Season. See the lineup here and learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 20, 2025
NEW YORK CITY CENTER will present the largest number of dance engagements in the institution’s recent history as part of the 2025 – 2026 Season. See the lineup here and learn more!
THE WIZ Tickets on Sale At Broadway Dallas on March 28
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 25, 2025
Tickets for the Dallas, Texas engagement of THE WIZ will go on sale Friday, March 28 for 16 performances from September 9-21 at the Music Hall at Fair Park as part of the 2024/2025 Broadway series presented by Broadway Dallas.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 25, 2025
Tickets for the Dallas, Texas engagement of THE WIZ will go on sale Friday, March 28 for 16 performances from September 9-21 at the Music Hall at Fair Park as part of the 2024/2025 Broadway series presented by Broadway Dallas.
Video: Watch Jessica Lee Goldyn Perform 'Music & the Mirror' The York Theatre 2025 Spring Gala
by Michael Major - Mar 25, 2025
Jessica Lee Goldyn has shared a video of her performance of 'The Music & the Mirror' from A Chorus Line at the York Theatre 2025 Spring Gala. Watch her perform the Michael Bennett-staged musical number below, along with Tony Yazbeck as Zach.
by Michael Major - Mar 25, 2025
Jessica Lee Goldyn has shared a video of her performance of 'The Music & the Mirror' from A Chorus Line at the York Theatre 2025 Spring Gala. Watch her perform the Michael Bennett-staged musical number below, along with Tony Yazbeck as Zach.
Karen Ziemba and Jelani Remy to Join York Theatre Spring Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 6, 2025
The York Theatre has revealed addition performers for their Spring Gala, a special one-night-only concert, including Karen Ziemba, Jelani Remy and more. Learn how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 6, 2025
The York Theatre has revealed addition performers for their Spring Gala, a special one-night-only concert, including Karen Ziemba, Jelani Remy and more. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Review: BACKSTAGE BABBLE Brought Flops Back to Life at 54 Below
by Andrew Poretz - Feb 25, 2025
Charles Kirsch’s latest Backstage Babble was a fun resurrection of songs from mostly flop shows that quickly failed on Broadway or out of town. The theme was inspired by Joe Allen's “flop wall” of posters from shows that closed in the first week.
by Andrew Poretz - Feb 25, 2025
Charles Kirsch’s latest Backstage Babble was a fun resurrection of songs from mostly flop shows that quickly failed on Broadway or out of town. The theme was inspired by Joe Allen's “flop wall” of posters from shows that closed in the first week.
Ben Vereen, Christine Pedi, and Tony Yazbeck to Join York Theatre Spring Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 12, 2025
The York Theatre will present their Spring Gala, a special one-night-only concert featuring Ben Vereen, Christine Pedi, and Tony Yazbeck. Learn more about the event and see how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 12, 2025
The York Theatre will present their Spring Gala, a special one-night-only concert featuring Ben Vereen, Christine Pedi, and Tony Yazbeck. Learn more about the event and see how to purchase tickets.
Tickets on Sale This Week For THE WIZ in Memphis
by Stephi Wild - Feb 11, 2025
Tickets for the Memphis engagement of The Wiz will go on sale Wednesday, February 12 at 10am for 8 performances July 22-27. Learn more about the show here!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 11, 2025
Tickets for the Memphis engagement of The Wiz will go on sale Wednesday, February 12 at 10am for 8 performances July 22-27. Learn more about the show here!
THE WIZ National Tour to Make Bass Hall Debut in July
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 3, 2025
Tickets for THE WIZ Bass Performance Hall,will go on sale Friday, February 7 at 10am. The Wiz is a stirring tale of Dorothy’s journey to find her place in a contemporary world. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 3, 2025
Tickets for THE WIZ Bass Performance Hall,will go on sale Friday, February 7 at 10am. The Wiz is a stirring tale of Dorothy’s journey to find her place in a contemporary world. Learn more!
THE WIZ North American Tour is Coming to The Hobby Center This Spring
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 28, 2025
The Wiz National Tour is coming to the Hobby Center in the spring. The principal cast includes Dana Cimone, making her national tour debut, as Dorothy, Alan Mingo Jr. Learn more about the tour dates and see how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 28, 2025
The Wiz National Tour is coming to the Hobby Center in the spring. The principal cast includes Dana Cimone, making her national tour debut, as Dorothy, Alan Mingo Jr. Learn more about the tour dates and see how to purchase tickets.
Dana Cimone, Alan Mingo Jr., and More Will Lead National Tour of THE WIZ
by Stephi Wild - Jan 10, 2025
Following its run on Broadway, casting has been announced for the touring production of the Tony Award-winning hit musical THE WIZ. Learn more about who is starring in the show here!
by Stephi Wild - Jan 10, 2025
Following its run on Broadway, casting has been announced for the touring production of the Tony Award-winning hit musical THE WIZ. Learn more about who is starring in the show here!
Dance Theatre Of Harlem To Remount Iconic FIREBIRD For 2026 World Tour
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 28, 2024
Dance Theatre of Harlem has announced the highly anticipated remounting of one of its most signature ballets, Firebird.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 28, 2024
Dance Theatre of Harlem has announced the highly anticipated remounting of one of its most signature ballets, Firebird.
Tickets to THE WIZ at the Citizens Opera House on Sale Now
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 23, 2024
Tickets for the Boston engagement of THE WIZ are currently on sale. THE WIZ returns “home” to stages across America in an all-new Broadway tour, the first one in 40 years.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 23, 2024
Tickets for the Boston engagement of THE WIZ are currently on sale. THE WIZ returns “home” to stages across America in an all-new Broadway tour, the first one in 40 years.
THE WIZ National Tour On Sale At The Bushnell September 27
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 21, 2024
The producers of the hit Broadway musical revival of The Wiz has announced that tickets for the limited engagement at The Bushnell in Hartford, Connecticut will go on sale Friday, September 27 at 10 AM.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 21, 2024
The producers of the hit Broadway musical revival of The Wiz has announced that tickets for the limited engagement at The Bushnell in Hartford, Connecticut will go on sale Friday, September 27 at 10 AM.
Photos: THE WIZ Celebrates 100 Performances on Broadway
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 13, 2024
Last night, the revival of The Wiz at the Marquis Theatre celebrated their 100th performance on Broadway. See photos of the company's celebration here.
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 13, 2024
Last night, the revival of The Wiz at the Marquis Theatre celebrated their 100th performance on Broadway. See photos of the company's celebration here.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Geoffrey Holder been in?
Geoffrey Holder has appeared on Broadway in 4 shows.
How many West End shows has Geoffrey Holder been in?
Geoffrey Holder has not appeared in the West End.
What awards has Geoffrey Holder been nominated for?
Outstanding Choreography (Drama Desk Awards) for Timbuktu!, Outstanding Costume Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Timbuktu!, Best Costume Design (Tony Awards) for Timbuktu!, Outstanding Costume Design (Drama Desk Awards) for The Wiz, Outstanding Director - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for The Wiz, Best Costume Design (Tony Awards) for The Wiz and Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Wiz.
What awards has Geoffrey Holder won?
Geoffrey Holder won the Outstanding Costume Design award at the Drama Desk Awards for The Wiz. He also received the Tony Award for Best Costume Design for The Wiz, as well as the Tony Award for Best Direction of a Musical for the same production.
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