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Ken Ard

Shows · Ken Ard

Actor b. 1960 On stage 19872026

Kenneth D. "Ken" Ard (born June 30, 1960) is an American dancer, choreographer, actor and singer.

On stage 5 productions, 39 years

1987 Starlight Express Gershwin Theatre · Original · directed by Trevor Nunn 761 perf.
1989 Dangerous Games Nederlander Theatre · Original · directed by Graciela Daniele 4 perf.
1992 Jelly’s Last Jam Virginia Theatre · Original · directed by George C. Wolfe 569 perf.
1995 Smokey Joe's Cafe Theatre not recorded · Original · directed by Jerry Zaks 2,036 perf.
2026 CATS: The Jellicle Ball Broadhurst Theatre · Revival

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Worked with more than once3 names

Marc Villa 2 productions
Brenda Braxton 2 productions
Adrian Bailey 2 productions

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In the literature4 passages

  • Cast: Ken Ard, Jamie Beth Chandler, Steve Fowler, Jane Krakowski, Andrea McArdle, Greg Mowry, Reva Rice, Robert Tortiebooks/Green, Stanley/Broadway Musicals, Show By Show - Seventh Edition - Stanley Green & Cary Ginell.txt
  • CAST Chimney Man.Keith David The Hunnies.Mamie Duncan-Gibbs, Stephanie Pope, Allison M. Williams The Crowd.Ken Ard, Adrian Bailey, Sherry D. Boone, Brenda B. Braxton, Mary Bond Davis, Ralph Deaton, Melissa Haizlip, Cee-Cee Harshaw, Ted L. Levy, Stanley Wayne Mathis, Victoria Gabrielle Platt, Gil Pritchett III, Michele M. Robinson Jelly Ro…theatre-pdfs/Theatre World/Theatre World, 1991-1992 season, v. 48 (Willis).txt
  • UNDERSTUDIES/STANDBYS: Lawrence Hamilton (Jelly), Ken Ard (Chimney Man), Jimmy W. Tate (Young Jelly), Stephanie Pope (Anita), Ralph Deaton (Jack-theBear), Adrian Bailey (Buddy), Clare Bathe (Mimi/Maimie), Melissa Haizlip (Hunnies), Bill Brassea (Melrose Bros.) SWINGS: Ken Roberson, Janice LorraineHolt, La-Rose Saxontheatre-pdfs/Theatre World/Theatre World, 1991-1992 season, v. 48 (Willis).txt
  • CAST ! Ken Ard Adrian Baile Brenda Braxton D’Atra Hicks +1 Pattie Darcy Jones Robert Neary Frederick B. Owens Billy Porter Natasha Rennalls +2 'STANDBYS: David Bedella, Bobby Daye, Cee-Cee Harshaw. Stacy Fran¬ cis, J. C. Montgomer. Felicia Finley MUSICAL NUMBERS: Neighborhood, Young Blood, Falling, Ruby baby, Dance with Me, Keep on Rollin…theatre-pdfs/Theatre World/Theatre World, 1996-97 Season, v. 53 (Willis).txt

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