Broadway legend André De Shields doesn't walk, he floats
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When Andre de Shields' name is mentioned, it's often preceded by the words Broadway legend or the great. He won a Tony for his performance in the musical Hades Town in 2019, and the show won seven other tonies, including Best Musical. Stars of the original Broadway cast, including DeShields, reunited for a revival of the show last year in London. That production was filmed and will be released in theaters on Friday. Right now, De Shields is one of the stars of Cat's the Jellicle Ball, which won three Tonies last month.
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