Nicholas Dante
Nicholas Dante (born November 22, 1941 in New York City , † May 21, 1991 ibid ) was an American dancer and musical writer.
Life
As a dancer, Dante began his professional career with the choir of Broadway musicals such as Applause and Ambassador in New York City. From 1974 he was a dancer in musical sessions . Dante wrote with James Kirkwood Jr. , the musical A Chorus Line . He also wrote the screenplay for Fake Lady and a stage musical based on the life of entertainer Al Jolson entitled Jolson Tonight . Dante died of complications from AIDS .
Awards and prizes (selection)
- 1976: Pulitzer Prize / Theater for A Chorus Line (together with James Kirkwood junior )
- 1976: Tony Award / Best Musicallibretto for A Chorus Line (together with James Kirkwood junior)
- 1976: Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Musical for A Chorus Line (together with James Kirkwood junior)
Web links
Individual evidence
- ^ New York Times: Nicholas Dante, 49; Dancer and a Writer Of 'A Chorus Line'
- ^ New York Times: Nicholas Dante, 49; Dancer and a Writer Of 'A Chorus Line'
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Dante, Nicholas |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American dancer and musical writer |
| DATE OF BIRTH | November 22, 1941 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | New York City |
| DATE OF DEATH | May 21, 1991 |
| Place of death | New York City |