Micki Grant
Micki Grant | |
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Born | Minnie Louise Perkins June 30, 1929 |
Died | August 22, 2021 New York City, U.S. | (aged 92)
Alma mater | Lehman College |
Occupations |
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Spouse |
Ray McCutcheon (m. 1966–1978) |
Micki Grant (born Minnie Louise Perkins,
Early life
Perkins was born in
Career
Theater
While in Los Angeles, she was cast in Fly Blackbird by James V. Hatch and
Much of her early work was done with director
Television
In the first story line written for an African-American in a daytime soap opera, Grant portrayed attorney Peggy Nolan on Another World (1966–1973).[7] She later appeared on The Edge of Night replacing Billie Allen as Ada Chandler [15] and was in the cast of Guiding Light (1982–1984). She also had a brief stint as host of Around the Corner, a children's show on CBS.[7]
Radio
In her early days in New York City, Grant sought to supplement her income by working as a receptionist at a radio station. A meeting with a top executive at the station diverted her attention to working on the air. Readings and Writings featured Grant performing material that she compiled from research at a public library.[16]
Personal life and death
Grant married television news film editor Ray McCutcheon in 1966. They were married for 12 years before divorcing in 1978.[7] Grant died on August 22, 2021, at the age of 92 in Manhattan, New York City.[1]
Recognition
Grant received a 1972 Obie Award for Music and Lyrics for her work on Don't Bother Me, I Can't Cope.[17]
Writing credits
- "Pink Shoe Laces" (1959), pop song, recorded by Dodie Stevens, reached number 3 on the U.S single charts. A Spanish-language version was number 1 in Mexico for 9 weeks.
- Don't Bother Me, I Can't Cope (1971), musical – music and lyrics, performer
- Croesus and the Witch (1971), musical – music and lyrics
- Step Lively, Boy (1973), musical – music and lyrics
- The Prodigal Sister (1974), musical – music and lyrics
- Your Arms Too Short to Box with God (1976), musical – additional music and lyrics
- The Ups and Downs of Theophilis Maitland (1976), musical – music and lyrics
- I'm Laughing but I Ain't Tickled (1976), musical – music and lyrics
- Alice (1978), musical – music and lyrics
- Eubie! (1978), musical revue – additional lyrics
- It's So Nice to Be Civilized (1980), musical – book, music and lyrics
- Phillis (1986), musical – music and lyrics
- Step into My World (1989), revue – music and lyrics
- Carver (Don't Underestimate a Nut) (1996) – music, lyrics, and book[18]
References
- ^ a b c Sandomir, Richard (August 25, 2021). "Micki Grant, Groundbreaking Broadway Composer, Dies at 92". The New York Times. Retrieved August 26, 2021.
- ^ "Micki Grant, Composer, Playwright and Performer, Has Died at Age 92".
- ^ a b c d "Micki Grant", The HistoryMakers.
- ^ Beresford, Trilby (August 26, 2021). "Micki Grant, Broadway Composer and Lyricist, Dies at 92". Billboard. Retrieved August 26, 2021.
- ^ Evans, Greg (August 23, 2021). "Micki Grant Dies: Broadway's Trailblazing 'Don't Bother Me, I Can't Cope' Creator Also Pioneered Daytime TV For Black Performers". Deadline. Retrieved August 26, 2021.
- ISBN 0-313-22561-3, p. 210.
- ^ ISBN 978-0-8103-9177-2. Retrieved February 21, 2020.
- ^ "The History Makers". The History Makers. Retrieved June 16, 2022.
- ^ "Honoring Micki Grant with Charlayne Woodard". Dramatists Guild. Retrieved June 16, 2022.
- ^ "Lehman College, Honorary Degree Recipients". Lehman College, Honorary Degree Recipients.
- ISBN 978-0-7864-5731-1.
- ISBN 0-313-26657-3, p. 111.
- ^ "Micki Grant's Biography". The HistoryMakers. Retrieved May 30, 2020.
- ^ "Micki Grant". Internet Broadway Database. The Broadway League. Archived from the original on February 21, 2020. Retrieved February 21, 2020.
- ^ Ebony. Johnson Publishing Company. March 1978.
- Newspapers.com.
- ^ "1970s". OBIEAWARDS. Village Voice and American Theatre Wing. Archived from the original on February 21, 2020. Retrieved February 21, 2020.
- ^ "Micki Grant & Charlayne Woodard", Dramatists Guild Foundation, 2016. YouTube video.