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Grover Dale

Birth Place: Harrisburg, PA, USA

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Grover Dale is an American actor, director, choreographer, and dancer who has made a name for himself in the world of theater and entertainment. Born on July 22, 1935, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, Dale grew up in a family that was passionate about the arts. His mother was a dancer, and his father was a musician, which inspired Dale to pursue a career in the performing arts.
Dale began his career in the 1950s as a dancer in various Broadway productions, including "Li'l Abner," "West Side Story," and "The Music Man." His talent as a dancer and choreographer quickly caught the attention of industry insiders, and he soon became a sought-after choreographer for both stage and screen productions.
In 1960, Dale made his directorial debut with the off-Broadway production of "What Makes Sammy Run?" The play was a critical and commercial success, and it helped establish Dale as a talented director in his own right. He went on to direct several other successful productions, including "Billy," "The Magic Show," and "Woman of the Year."
Dale's work as a choreographer and director was not limited to the stage. He also worked on several film and television productions, including "The Bell Telephone Hour," "The Ed Sullivan Show," and "The Love Boat." His work on "The Love Boat" earned him an Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Directing in a Comedy Series.
Despite his success as a director and choreographer, Dale never lost his passion for performing. He continued to appear in stage productions throughout his career, including the 1976 revival of "The Music Man" and the 1980 production of "42nd Street."
In addition to his work in the entertainment industry, Dale has also been an advocate for the arts. He served as the president of the Stage Directors and Choreographers Society from 1985 to 1991, and he has been an active member of several other arts organizations, including the National Endowment for the Arts and the American Theatre Wing.
Today, Grover Dale's most recent work includes directing the 2019 production of "The Music Man" at the Berkshires Theatre Group.

Grover Dale STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Broadway Production, 1965
Pearce

Arthur Kipps (Understudy)

[Off-Broadway]
City Center Revival, 1963
Curly (in the Ballet)

[West End]
London Production, 1962
Barnaby Slade

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1961
Barnaby Slade

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1960
Andrew

Gideon Briggs (Understudy)

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1957
Snowboy

Big Deal (Understudy)

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1956
Dancer

Grover Dale Productions

 
[Broadway, 1989]
Director
 
[Broadway, 1988]
Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 1979]
Director/Choreographer
Choreographer
Director
 
[Off-Broadway, 1979]
Director/Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 1974]
Director/Choreographer
Choreographer
Director
 
[Broadway, 1973]
Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 1973]
Choreographer
 
[Broadway, 1969]
Choreographer
 
[Regional (US), 1987]
Choreographer

Grover Dale Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 1988 - Outstanding Choreography

Grover Dale, Mail

Tony Awards - 1975 - Best Direction of a Musical

Grover Dale, The Magic Show


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Tony Awards - 1970 - Best Choreography

Grover Dale, Billy


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Drama Desk Awards - 1969 - Outstanding Choreography

Grover Dale, Billy

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Grover Dale FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Grover Dale been in?

Grover Dale has appeared on Broadway in 5 shows.

How many West End shows has Grover Dale been in?

Grover Dale has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.

What was Grover Dale's first West End show?

Grover Dale's first West End show was Sail Away which opened in 1962

What awards has Grover Dale been nominated for?

Grover Dale has been nominated for several prestigious awards in the theater industry. He received nominations for Outstanding Choreography at the Drama Desk Awards for "Mail" and "Billy." Additionally, he was nominated for Best Direction of a Musical at the Tony Awards for "The Magic Show" and for Best Choreography at the Tony Awards for "Billy."

What awards has Grover Dale won?

Grover Dale has won the Best Choreography award at the Tony Awards for "Billy" and the Outstanding Choreography award at the Drama Desk Awards for "Billy."

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