Reed Jones
Dancer, Film actor
1953 – 1989
Who was Reed Jones?
Reed Jones was a dancer and choreographer whose credits included Skimbleshanks in the original cast of CATS and Big Deal in the Jerome Robbins revival of WEST SIDE STORY. Originally cast as an understudy, Reed originated the role of Skimbleshanks: The Railway Cat in the original Broadway company of "Cats". He replaced originally cast Willie Rosario in the pre-opening rehearsal period after Rosario suffered a prolonged knee injury.
Performed in: A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum [US Tour] National Tour, 1987 Protean
Jubilee [Off-Off-Broadway] Off-Off-Broadway Concert, 1986 Performer
As Is [Broadway] Original Broadway Production, 1985 Chet Clone Saul
The Loves of Anatol [Broadway] 1985 The Young Gentleman Franz
You Can't Take It With You [Broadway, 1983] Choreographer
Cats [Broadway] Original Broadway Production, 1982 Skimbleshanks
Play Me a Country Song [Broadway] Unknown, 1982 Norm Dance Captain
America [Broadway] Radio City Music Hall, 1981 Principal
West Side Story [Broadway] Broadway Revival, 1980 Big Deal Action Gladhand
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- Born
- Jun 30, 1953
Portland - Nationality
- United States of America
- Profession
- Died
- Jun 19, 1989
Sherman Oaks
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on July 23, 2013
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