Ronald Dennis, the Broadway performer who indelibly played dancer “Richie Walters” in the original 1975 cast of ‘A Chorus Line’ and introduced one of the show’s musical highlights in “Gimme The Ball,” died Dec. 17 following a lengthy illness. He was 78
and introduced one of the show’s musical highlights in “Gimme The Ball,” died Dec. 17 following a lengthy illness. He was 78.
A longtime advocate for AIDS awareness and charities after being diagnosed HIV-positive in 1984, Dennis served on the Broadway Cares Advisory Council, and was the Senior Advisor for the Black Men’s HIV Medication Adherence Board at APLA/Project Rise.starring Pearl Bailey and Micki Grant’s 1972A Chorus Line
, Dennis recounts how he almost became a kindergarten teacher before opting to follow his dream of dancing.In addition to the original staging, Dennis performed the role in touring productions, and was among the casts of such touring productions asDon’t Grab The Gown Til You See the Gurney. In addition to his stage work, Dennis had a handful of TV credits in the 1970s after relocating from New York To Los Angeles, includingDennis is survived by brother George, as well as nieces, nephews and many friends. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Broadway Cares/Equity Fights Aids. According to the website Broadway World, celebrations of life will be held in Los Angeles and New York in the new year.
We are saddened to hear about the passing of Ronald Dennis, the original Ritchie in A Chorus Line. ❤️ We'll be high kicking and belting "Gimme That Ball" today in his honor.
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