Walsh soon left his dancing career to concentrate on choreography, musical staging, and direction. His credits include "The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas" (1978 and 1982) with "Chorus" cast member Pam Blair, "The 1940's Radio Hour" (1979), "A Day in Hollywood/A Night in the Ukraine" (1980), with "Chorus" cast member Priscilla Lopez, "Do Black Patent Leather Shoes Really Reflect Up?" (1982), "Nine" (1982), "My One and Only" (1983) with "Chorus" cast member Ron Dennis, "" (1983), and "My Favorite Year" (1992).