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Desmond Richardson

ActorBorn 1969On stage 1999 to 20134 productions on this page

Desmond Richardson
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Desmond Richardson is an American dancer, actor and co-founder, and co-artistic director of Complexions Contemporary Ballet. He has mastered a wide range of dance forms including hip hop, classical, modern, classical ballet, and contemporary ballet. He remained the principal dancer at Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater from 1987 to 1994.

On stage

4 productions, 14 years
1999
FosseBroadway Broadhurst Theatre. Original. Directed by Richard Maltby, Jr. Choreography: Bob Fosse, recreated by Chet Walker Co-director & co-choreographer: Ann Reinking
1,093 performances
2002
Movin’ OutBroadway Richard Rodgers Theatre. Original
1,303 performances
2003
The Look of LoveBroadway Brooks Atkinson Theatre. Original. Directed by David Thompson
49 performances
2013
After MidnightBroadway Brooks Atkinson Theatre. Revival. Directed by Warren Carlyle
273 performances

Worked with more than once

10 names

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