Avon Long
Avon Long is an actor, composer/lyricist whose BroadwayWorld credits include Bubbling Brown Sugar, Miss Moffat, and Don't Play Us Cheap!.
Date of Birth: June 18, 1910
Date of Death: February 15, 1984 (73)
Birth Place: Baltimore, MD, USA
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STAGE CREDITS
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1976
John Sage/Rusty, Rusty, John Sage
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1951
First Man Angel, Ham, Head Magician, King of Babylon
Writing
Composer/Lyricist
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Connection
Movies
Centennial Summer
[ 1946 ] Specialty
[ 1946 ] Specialty
Romance on the High Seas
[ 1948 ] Specialty Singer
[ 1948 ] Specialty Singer
Don't Play Us Cheap
[ 1972 ] Brother Dave
[ 1972 ] Brother Dave
The Sting
[ 1973 ] Benny Garfield
[ 1973 ] Benny Garfield
Harry and Tonto
[ 1974 ] Leroy
[ 1974 ] Leroy
Bye Bye Monkey
[ 1978 ] Miko
[ 1978 ] Miko
Trading Places
[ 1983 ] Ezra
[ 1983 ] Ezra
Nothing Lasts Forever
[ 1984 ] Alphacruiser Steward
[ 1984 ] Alphacruiser Steward
Awards and Nominations
Tony Awards - 1973 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical
Avon Long, Don't Play Us Cheap
News
VIDEO: Go Behind The Scenes of The Muny's THE WIZ on BWW's Instagram
by Alan Henry - Jun 25, 2018
On Saturday, June 23rd BroadwayWorld took our Instagram followers behind the scenes of The Muny's production of THE WIZ with Jared Grimes on two-show day!
by Alan Henry - Jun 25, 2018
On Saturday, June 23rd BroadwayWorld took our Instagram followers behind the scenes of The Muny's production of THE WIZ with Jared Grimes on two-show day!
BWW Social: Go Behind The Scenes of The Muny's THE WIZ on BWW's Instagram
by Alan Henry - Jun 23, 2018
Tomorrow Saturday, June 23rd BroadwayWorld is taking you behind the scenes of The Muny's production of THE WIZ when Jared Grimes takes us behind the scenes of a two-show day!
by Alan Henry - Jun 23, 2018
Tomorrow Saturday, June 23rd BroadwayWorld is taking you behind the scenes of The Muny's production of THE WIZ when Jared Grimes takes us behind the scenes of a two-show day!
BWW Social: Go Behind The Scenes of The Muny's THE WIZ on BWW's Instagram Tomorrow!
by Alan Henry - Jun 22, 2018
Tomorrow Saturday, June 23rd BroadwayWorld is taking you behind the scenes of The Muny's production of THE WIZ when Jared Grimes takes us behind the scenes of a two-show day!
by Alan Henry - Jun 22, 2018
Tomorrow Saturday, June 23rd BroadwayWorld is taking you behind the scenes of The Muny's production of THE WIZ when Jared Grimes takes us behind the scenes of a two-show day!
Muny Announces Full Cast and Creative for THE WIZ; Darius de Haas, E. Faye Butler, and More
by Julie Musbach - May 30, 2018
The Muny announced today its full cast, design and production team for the theatre's centennial season production of The Wiz, June 19 - 25.
by Julie Musbach - May 30, 2018
The Muny announced today its full cast, design and production team for the theatre's centennial season production of The Wiz, June 19 - 25.
The Muny Finds Its Brains, Courage, Heart And Fabulous Wiz For Its Production Of THE WIZ
by Stephi Wild - Mar 29, 2018
The Muny announced today that Grammy Award-winner Nathan Lee Graham will play the title role in The Wiz. Starring alongside Graham will be Jared Grimes as Scarecrow, Mykal Kilgore as Lion and James T. Lane as Tinman. In its first Muny staging in 36 years, The Wiz is the second production of the historic outdoor theatre's centennial season. The Wiz is directed by Denis Jones and choreographed by Camille A. Brown with music direction by Darryl Archibald. The Wiz is proudly sponsored by Wells Fargo Advisors.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 29, 2018
The Muny announced today that Grammy Award-winner Nathan Lee Graham will play the title role in The Wiz. Starring alongside Graham will be Jared Grimes as Scarecrow, Mykal Kilgore as Lion and James T. Lane as Tinman. In its first Muny staging in 36 years, The Wiz is the second production of the historic outdoor theatre's centennial season. The Wiz is directed by Denis Jones and choreographed by Camille A. Brown with music direction by Darryl Archibald. The Wiz is proudly sponsored by Wells Fargo Advisors.
Grammy Winner Nathan Lee Graham And More Will Ease On Down The Road In The Muny's THE WIZ
by Alan Henry - Mar 28, 2018
Initial casting has been announced for The Muny's production of THE WIZ - part of their 100th season. Grammy Award winner Nathan Lee Graham will star as The Wizard, Jared Grimes will portray the scarecrow, Mykal Kilgore will ring to life the Lion, and James T. Lane will ease on down the road as the Tinman.
by Alan Henry - Mar 28, 2018
Initial casting has been announced for The Muny's production of THE WIZ - part of their 100th season. Grammy Award winner Nathan Lee Graham will star as The Wizard, Jared Grimes will portray the scarecrow, Mykal Kilgore will ring to life the Lion, and James T. Lane will ease on down the road as the Tinman.
VIDEOS: Broadway's Road To THE WIZ; Five Early-70s Musicals About Black Urban Life
by Michael Dale - Dec 2, 2015
THE WIZ was part of a growing trend of the 1970s when urban black stories and music were making their way to Broadway.
by Michael Dale - Dec 2, 2015
THE WIZ was part of a growing trend of the 1970s when urban black stories and music were making their way to Broadway.
Sweet Honey in the Rock to Play Pittsburgh's Byham Theater, 11/9
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 11, 2013
The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust presents the soulful a capella ensemble, SWEET HONEY IN THE ROCK, at the Byham Theater inPittsburgh, PA on Saturday, November 9, 2013, at 8:00 p.m. Ticket prices start at $25. For tickets and information, visit www.TrustArts.org, call (412) 456-6666, or in person: Theater Square Box Office, 655 Penn Avenue. This event is part of the Cohen & Grigsby Trust Presents series.
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 11, 2013
The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust presents the soulful a capella ensemble, SWEET HONEY IN THE ROCK, at the Byham Theater inPittsburgh, PA on Saturday, November 9, 2013, at 8:00 p.m. Ticket prices start at $25. For tickets and information, visit www.TrustArts.org, call (412) 456-6666, or in person: Theater Square Box Office, 655 Penn Avenue. This event is part of the Cohen & Grigsby Trust Presents series.
MASTERWORKS BROADWAY Announces Fall 2011 Releases
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 19, 2011
MASTERWORKS BROADWAY, recently praised by the Wall Street Journal for its ongoing reissue campaign, continues to make good on its promise to open its vaults with more classic cast recordings previously unavailable in the CD era.
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 19, 2011
MASTERWORKS BROADWAY, recently praised by the Wall Street Journal for its ongoing reissue campaign, continues to make good on its promise to open its vaults with more classic cast recordings previously unavailable in the CD era.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Avon Long been in?
Avon Long has appeared on Broadway in 14 shows.
How many West End shows has Avon Long been in?
Avon Long has not appeared in the West End
What awards has Avon Long been nominated for?
Avon Long has been nominated for the Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for his role in "Don't Play Us Cheap."
What awards has Avon Long won?
Avon Long has won the Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical for his performance in "Don't Play Us Cheap".
How many shows has Avon Long written?
Avon Long has written 1 shows including Bubbling Brown Sugar (Composer/Lyricist).
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