Sidney DuPont is a 2022 Tony Award nominee, originating the role of Washington Henry in Paradise Square at the Barrymore Theater. Originally from Philadelphia he began his training at the Creative & Performing Arts High school (2009) and continued at the University of the Arts (2013). He made his Broadway debut in Beautiful: The Carole King Musical in 2015 and continued with the 1st National Tour and Australian Company. Other National Tours include Memphis: the Musical and A Chorus Line. Regional: The World premiere of Hippest Trip: The Soul Train Musical (A.C.T). Paradise Square at Berkeley Repertory Theatre (TBA nomination), Man of La Mancha (The Shakespeare Theater), In the Heights (The Geva Theater), and Gypsy (North Carolina Theater). Television/Commercial: FBI: Most Wanted (CBS) & Cartier. DuPont has also stepped behind the scenes as a director, choreographer, cinematographer, and award-winning screenwriter. “Who am I?…I am the conclusion of my Ancestors’ story and I am the prologue to my descendants wildest dreams.”
That Old Black Magic: Sammy Davis Centennial
Tony Nominee Sidney DuPont
Get ready for a sensational evening as we celebrate the 100th birthday of the legendary Sammy Davis Jr. with “That Old Black Magic.” Starring the electrifying Tony Nominee Sidney DuPont (Paradise Square, Beautiful) this concert takes you on a journey through Sammy Davis Jr.’s extraordinary career. DuPont’s mesmerizing vocals and captivating stage presence will bring to life unforgettable classics like “Mr. Bojangles,” “The Candy Man,” and more.
“That Old Black Magic” promises to be a magical and heartfelt tribute filled with nostalgia and inspiration.
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Sidney DuPont is a 2022 Tony Award nominee, originating the role of Washington Henry in Paradise Square at the Barrymore Theater. Originally from Philadelphia he began his training at the Creative & Performing Arts High school (2009) and continued at the University of the Arts (2013). He made his Broadway debut in Beautiful: The Carole King Musical in 2015 and continued with the 1st National Tour and Australian Company. Other National Tours include Memphis: the Musical and A Chorus Line. Regional: The World premiere of Hippest Trip: The Soul Train Musical (A.C.T). Paradise Square at Berkeley Repertory Theatre (TBA nomination), Man of La Mancha (The Shakespeare Theater), In the Heights (The Geva Theater), and Gypsy (North Carolina Theater). Television/Commercial: FBI: Most Wanted (CBS) & Cartier. DuPont has also stepped behind the scenes as a director, choreographer, cinematographer, and award-winning screenwriter. “Who am I?…I am the conclusion of my Ancestors’ story and I am the prologue to my descendants wildest dreams.”