1983 Production of "Tap Dance Kid"

Information about the 1983 production of the live stage musical entitled "Tap Dance Kid". See also other Tap Dancing Musicals.

The live stage musical "The Tap Dance Kid" opened on Broadway on December 21, 1983 at the Broadhurst Theatre and ran until March 11, 1984. On March 27, 1984 it resumed performances at the Minskoff Theatre, closing on August 11, 1985, for a total run of 669 performances.

Facts About "The Tap Dance Kid"
BASED ON: Louise Fitzhugh Book "Nobody's Family is Going to Change"
MUSICAL WRITTEN BY: Charles Blackwell
MUSIC BY: Henry Krieger
LYRICS BY: Robert Lorick
PREMIER VENUE: Broadhurst Theatre, New York City
FIRST PREVIEW: Novermber 16, 1983
OPENING DAY: December 21, 1983

Awards and Recognition
TONY AWARDS:
- Hinton Battie Won for Best Actor
- Danny Daniels Won for Best Choreography
TONY AWARD NOMINATIONS:
- Best Musical of the Year
- Charles Blackwell Nominated for Best Writer
- Martine Allard Nominated for Best Actress
- Samuel E. Wright Nominated for Best Actor
- Vivian Matalon Nominated for Best Director
DRAMA DESK AWARD NOMINATION:
- Hinton Battle Nominated for Best Actor