The Joyce Theater

BATTERY DANCE FESTIVAL to Return to Wagner Park for Free Performances
by A.A. Cristi - May 20, 2026

Battery Dance will present its 45th Annual Festival at Wagner Park, featuring a week of free nightly performances, community workshops, and a one-night commemorative show marking the U.S. semi-quincentennial.

Mark Morris Dance Group Will Present DANCES TO AMERICAN MUSIC at The Joyce Theater
by A.A. Cristi - May 15, 2026

Mark Morris Dance Group closes its 45th anniversary season at The Joyce Theater with three programs featuring jazz, bluegrass, and country, including a world premiere set to music by Hazel Dickens.

Cassandra Trenary & Michael Trusnovec to Perform STATE OF DARKNESS and BARDO at The Joyce
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 11, 2026

 The Joyce Theater Foundation will present a one-night-only program of works by acclaimed choreographer Molissa Fenley, featuring State of Darkness and Bardo at The Joyce Theater’s Tino & Rajika Puri Auditorium.

American Ballet Theatre Studio Company Will Perform NYC Premieres at The Joyce Theater
by Stephi Wild - May 8, 2026

American Ballet Theatre Studio Company will present five performances at The Joyce Theater, featuring NYC premieres by Tiler Peck, Katie Currier, and ABT dancer Brady Farrar, alongside works by Twyla Tharp and Alexei Ratmansky.

Smuin Contemporary Ballet Will Present SMUIN IN FRAME for 2026/27 Season
by A.A. Cristi - May 4, 2026

Smuin Contemporary Ballet announced its 33rd season, SMUIN IN FRAME, featuring world and regional premieres by Val Caniparoli, Nicolo Fonte, My'Kal Stromile, and Amy Seiwert across four programs in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Review: PARSONS DANCE-A Stunning and Exhilarating program at The Joyce Theater
by Marina Kennedy - May 1, 2026

Parsons Dance wowed the opening night audience at The Joyce Theater’s Tino & Rajika Puri Auditorium on Wednesday 4/29.

Boston Ballet School Will Host NEXT GENERATION at Citizens Opera House
by Stephi Wild - Apr 23, 2026

Boston Ballet School will present NEXT GENERATION, a one-night-only performance featuring Boston Ballet II, Graduate Program dancers, and Professional Division students in classical and contemporary works at the Citizens Opera House.

American Ballet Theatre Studio Company Will Perform NYC Premieres at The Joyce
by Stephi Wild - Apr 14, 2026

American Ballet Theatre Studio Company will perform five shows at The Joyce Theater in New York City, featuring NYC premieres by Tiler Peck, Katie Currier, and Brady Farrar alongside works by Twyla Tharp and Alexei Ratmansky.

SoHo Rep Gala to Honor Mike Pratt and Celebrate Playwright Aleshea Harris
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 10, 2026

In its 2026 Spring Fête, Soho Rep will honor Mike Pratt’s 30 years of transformative service at the Scherman Foundation. The event will also celebrate playwright Aleshea Harris and the release of her feature film Is God Is.

Review: GIBNEY COMPANY BURNS BRIGHT AT THE JOYCE THEATER
by Christina Pandolfi - Apr 10, 2026

The art of dance is beautiful and special for many reasons. We could spend countless hours waxing poetic; listing them out, line by line. (Oh, let me count the ways). But my favorite reason is because dance exists within a dichotomy.

The Joyce Theater to Present TAP CITY 25th Anniversary Festival in May
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 9, 2026

The Joyce Theater Foundation will present TAP CITY's 25th anniversary season, featuring Michelle Dorrance, Caleb Teicher, and a world premiere by Anthony Morigerato, with live music and archival footage.

Doug Varone And Dancers Celebrates 40th Anniversary At The Joyce Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 8, 2026

Doug Varone and Dancers will celebrate its 40th anniversary with performances at The Joyce Theater. The program includes repertory works and a New York premiere. The engagement runs in late May in New York City.

Soles of Duende to Replace Compañía Irene Rodríguez at Jacob's Pillow
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 3, 2026

Soles of Duende will perform Can We Dance Here? at Jacob's Pillow in the Doris Duke Theatre, replacing Compañía Irene Rodríguez, who withdrew due to an unforeseen injury.

Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana to Present NYC Premiere Of QUINTO ELEMENTO at The Joyce Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 27, 2026

Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana will present the NYC premiere of Quinto Elemento, a work by Patricia Guerrero, at The Joyce Theater in April. The performance features live music and explores the concept of ether.

Review: Ailey II Doesn't Need the Classics to Feel Like Ailey
by Lora Strum - Mar 18, 2026

A night of new works that feel quintessentially Ailey reveals just how dedicated this company remains to its founding ethos. Ailey II doesn't rely on nostalgia or peddle classics to new audiences.

RAWdance to Host CONCEPT Series 34 with New Choreographers in April
by Stephi Wild - Mar 17, 2026

RAWdance will present the 34th edition of its CONCEPT series on April 10 and 11, featuring a lineup of five Bay Area choreographers at an intimate salon setting. The event, known for blending contemporary dance with a casual atmosphere, will include performances by The Straw Dogs, Natalya Janay Shoaf, Monique Jenkinson, Pearl Street Dance Collective, and A(laj)a Badalich. The series continues to attract audiences with its innovative approach to dance, offering both works-in-progress and reimagin

Chelsea Hoy Named Co-Artistic Director Of Trinity Irish Dance Company
by Stephi Wild - Mar 13, 2026

Trinity Irish Dance Company has announced the appointment of Chelsea Hoy as its new Co-Artistic Director. Hoy, who has been with the company since 2013, will assume her new role effective immediately, bringing a wealth of experience and a fresh vision to the esteemed dance company. This strategic move aims to enhance the company's creative direction and expand its influence in the world of professional Irish dance.

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Continues National Tour
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 12, 2026

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater will present a series of performances and workshops in New York City and across the United States, starting March 2026. The tour will also introduce the 'Finding Grace' curriculum aimed at schools nationwide.

92NY to Debut SUPERBLOOM by Jodi Melnick and Sara Mearns in March 2026
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 10, 2026

92NY will present the world premiere of SUPERBLOOM, a collaborative dance performance by Jodi Melnick and Sara Mearns, on March 27 and 28, 2026. The event will also be available for streaming.

AMERICAN PSYCHO Musical to Return to NYC in 2027 at New Brooklyn Venue
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 5, 2026

The Empyrean Club, the new Brooklyn-based cultural venue combining theatre, nightlife, dining, and a social club captured in a stunning post-modern architectural design, is planning to launch in 2027 with American Psycho.