Sophisticated Ladies Broadway Original Cast

Priscilla Baskerville

Hinton Battle, who won his first Tony Award for his performance in "Sophisticated Ladies," has had an illustrious career spanning Broadway, film, and television, including notable roles in "Dreamgirls" and "Buffy the Vampire Slayer." more...

Mercedes Ellington, a tap dancer, choreographer, director, and producer, brought her rich legacy as the granddaughter of Duke Ellington to life in "Sophisticated Ladies." more...

Mercer Ellington

Featured Performer

Michael Scott Gregory

(Understudy)
(For Mr. Burge)

Gregory Hines

Featured Performer

Gregory Hines, a legendary jazz tap dancer and actor, earned a Tony Award nomination for his standout performance in the 1981 Broadway production of "Sophisticated Ladies." more...

Terri Klausner, who made her Broadway debut in Evita in 1979, graced the stage in the 1981 Broadway production of Sophisticated Ladies, showcasing her versatile talent in a show celebrated for its tribute to Duke Ellington's music. more...

Michael Lichtefeld

(Understudy)
(For Mr. Benjamin)

Paula Lynn

Sophisticated Lady

(Understudy)
(For Miss Klausner)

Naomi Moody

(Standby)
(For Miss Hyman and Miss Baskerville)

Anita Moore

(Standby)
(For Miss Hyman)

Valarie Pettiford

Sophisticated Lady (u/s)

(Understudy)
(For Miss Jamison)

Valarie Pettiford, a Tony Award-nominated actress for her role in the Broadway production of Fosse, brought her multifaceted talents as a dancer and jazz singer to the stage in Sophisticated Ladies. more...

Wynonna Smith

Sophisticated Lady

(Understudy)
(For Miss Jamison)

T. A. Stephens

(Understudy)
(For Mr. Battle, then Mr. Chapman)

Faruma S. Williams