Photo by courtesy Anderson Ferrell

AGNES DE MILLE

Little Rock connection: In 1951 she and her dance troupe performed at Robinson Auditorium.

Tony Awards connection: Won Tony Awards for Choreography for Brigadoon (1947) and Kwamina (1962). Was nominated for a Tony for choreographing Goldilocks.  In 1993, accepted a special Tony for the 50th anniversary of Oklahoma!