Overview
Synopsis
‘The Tap Dance Kid’ concerns a 10-year-old African-American kid named Willie who dreams of becoming a dancer like his Uncle Dipsey. However, Willie’s well-to-do and strict father disapproves. The rest of the show is devoted to Willie's imaginations of stardom.
Show Information
- Book
- Charles Blackwell
- Music
- Henry Krieger
- Lyrics
- Robert Lorick
- Category
- Musical
- Age Guidance
- Youth (Y)/General Audiences (G)
- Number of Acts
- 2
- First Produced
- 1983
- Genres
- Cast Size
- medium
- Licensor
- Samuel French
- Ideal For
- Mostly Male Cast, Includes Child, Adult, Early Teen, Late Teen, Mature Adult Characters, Medium Cast
Context
Plot
Characters
| Name | Part Size | Gender | Vocal Part |
|---|---|---|---|
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Lead |
Male |
Soprano |
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Supporting |
Female |
Mezzo-Soprano |
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Supporting |
Female |
Alto |
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Supporting |
Male |
Baritone |
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Supporting |
Male |
Baritone |
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Supporting |
Female |
Mezzo-Soprano |
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Featured |
Female |
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Featured |
Female |
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Featured |
Male |
Baritone |
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Featured |
Male |
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Featured |
Male |
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Featured |
Either Gender |
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Songs
A song with an asterisk (*) before the title indicates a dance number; a character listed in a song with an asterisk (*) by the character's name indicates that the character exclusively serves as a dancer in this song, which is sung by other characters.
Monologues
Scenes
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Videos
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