Gangsters, vaudeville and the Russian Ballet come together in this riotous, romantic romp. Junior's folks pull him from the family's vaudeville act and pack him off to school where he becomes a music teacher. He meets Sydney, a composer, and Frankie, a coed who's fallen hard for him, and together more...
Nancy Hess, an accomplished actress and dancer, brought her exceptional talent to the stage in "On Your Toes," captivating audiences with her memorable performance. more...
(Understudy)
Awards and Nominations
1983 Drama Desk Awards
Outstanding Actress in a Musical: Natalia Makarova won.
1983 Tony Awards
Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical: Lara Teeter was nominated but did not win.
Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical: Christine Andreas was nominated but did not win.
Production Team
George Abbott Director
George Balanchine Choreographer
(Original Choreography)
(Original Choreography)
Dennis Bergevin Make-Up Designer
Wig Designer
Zack Brown Production Designer
Charles Eisen Wig Designer
Make-Up Designer
Peter Martins Choreographer
(Additional Choreography)
(Additional Choreography)
John Mauceri Musical Director
John McLain Lighting Designer
Donald Saddler Choreographer
Hans Spialek Orchestrator
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