1983 Broadway Revival
The second Broadway revival of On Your Toes, directed by the show’s original director, 95-year-old George Abbott, was a rousing success, winning the Tony Award for Best Revival. The production opened on March 6, 1983 at the Virginia Theatre, where it ran for 505 performances. Natalia Makarova and Lara Teeter starred, with Christine Andreas, George de la Peña, Betty Ann Grove, George S. Irving, Dina Merrill and Philip Arthur Ross rounding out the cast.
HONORS AND AWARDS
EVENT
CATEGORY
AWARD
Tony Awards
Best Revival
Winner!
Tony Awards
Best Actress in a Musical – Natalia Makarova
Winner!
Tony Awards
Best Featured Actor in a Musical – Lara Teeter
Nomination
Tony Awards
Best Featured Actress in a Musical – Christine Andreas
Nomination
Tony Awards
Best Choreography – Donald Saddler
Nomination
Theatre World Award
Natalia Makarova
Winner!
Drama Desk Awards
Outstanding Revival
Winner!
Drama Desk Awards
Outstanding Actress in a Musical – Natalia Makarova
Winner!
Drama Desk Awards
Outstanding Choreography – Donald Saddler and Peter Martins
Nomination
Drama Desk Awards
Outstanding Director of a Musical – George Abbott
Winner!
Drama Desk Awards
Outstanding Orchestration – Hans Spialek
Winner!
Drama Desk Awards
Outstanding Costume Design – Zack Brown
Nomination