1768 Birthday of John Durang (1768-1816), identified by scholars as one of the first American-born professional dancers and actors. Known for his "Dwarf Dance," "Sailor's Hornpipe" and circus appearances, as well as acting roles in Philadelphia (then the American theatre capital), New York and on tour throughout the early United States. Also a puppeteer, clown, singer and rope-danc…
SOURCE: Playbill at 12:00AM on January 6, 2015