One of my most enjoyable Broadway experiences was getting to see the original production of ‘Steel Pier’ when it first opened in 1997. Aside from the ferocious appearance of Debra Monk and the broadway debut of a powerhouse sprite named Kristin Chenoweth, it also marked the first Broadway show for Brad Bradley. What I remember most of that show was the incredible troupe of dancers, and how I marveled at what they were doing on that stage – physically defying the limits of the human body for every show – emblematic of the dance competition at the heart of the production. Brad Bradley played Buddy Becker and Mr. Peanut, gamely dancing his way into the heart of every audience. Since then he’s kept going, one long dance of a theatrical journey that has tread throughout Broadway, television, and film. Check out his website here for further evidence of his brilliance. Today he is the Dazzler of the Day for thrilling me all those years ago in ‘Steel Pier’.
