Memphis Hoofer Preston W. Dugger III on How Broadway Gets His Blood Boiling

In the second installment of Gotta Dance!, Broadway.com's new photo/video series highlighting Broadway's most charismatic dancers, we're shining the spotlight on Preston W. Dugger III, who is making his Main Stem debut in the ensemble of Memphis. This Washington DC native began his career in ballet, performing with Dance Theatre of Harlem, Ballet San Jose and other troupes before catching the eye of Memphis choreographer Sergio Trujillo. As you'll see in his stylish photo shoot with photographer Matthew Murphy and behind-the-scenes video feature, Dugger could easily jump from the Shubert Theatre stage to the pages of GQ!

Watch the video below to find out why Dugger signed up for dance class in fifth grade and why moving from ballet to Broadway made him feel "euphoric."

About the Photographer
Matthew Murphy is a New York City-based photographer specializing in theater and dance. His work appears regularly in the Arts and Leisure section of The New York Times and additional credits include Bravo TV, New York Magazine, Vanity Fair, The Village Voice, Dance Magazine, The Financial Times and The New York Post. He is a former member of American Ballet Theatre. For more information visit MurphyMade.com.

Additional Credits: Hair & makeup by Ariel Vega; styling by David Withrow; production assistant: Kevin Thomas Garcia; photo post production by Matthew Murphy and Jennifer Dunne