Photo FeaturesLook Back at the Stage Career of Gregory HinesThe United States Postal Service honored Hines with a Black Heritage Series stamp on January 28.
By
Nathan Skethway
January 28, 2019
On January 28, the United States Postal Service honored Broadway veteran and tap-dancing legend Gregory Hines with a forever stamp as part of its Black Heritage Series. Hines is the 42nd individual to receive a stamp in the series, which has included prolific historical figures such as Martin Luther King Jr., Langston Hughes, and Ella Fitzgerald.
To celebrate, we’re taking a look back through Hines’ stage career, which included shows like Comin’ Uptown, Eubie, and Jelly’s Last Jam, the latter of which earned him a Tony Award. Hines passed away in 2003.
The Max Martin musical features a number of his most beloved songs, including “…Baby One More Time,” “Roar,” “Since U Been Gone,” “It’s My Life,” “I Want It That Way,” “Can’t Stop the Feeling!,” and more.