Nicholas Dante

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Nicholas Dante (born circa 1942 - May 21, 1991) was an American dancer and writer, best known for A Chorus Line.

Born Conrado Morales, Dante's early career was spent dancing in the chorus of Broadway musicals such as Applause and Ambassador. In 1975, he was approached by friend Michael Bennett, who invited him to collaborate with James Kirkwood, Jr. on the book of a musical about Broadway "gypsies," the dancers who serve as a backdrop for the leading performers. The result was A Chorus Line, which earned him the 1976 Tony Award and Drama Desk Award for Best Book of a Musical and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama.

He also authored a screenplay, Fake Lady, and a stage musical based on the life of entertainer Al Jolson entitled Jolson Tonite, but never again achieved the success he did with A Chorus Line.

Dante died of AIDS-related complications in New York City.

Awards
Preceded by none	Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Book of a Musical 1975-1976 for A Chorus Line	Succeeded by Thomas Meehan for Annie