Judith Jamison News

Only eight performances remain in Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's New York City Center season, celebrating Judith Jamison's 20th year as artistic director.

For four performances only, Obie award-winning actress and playwright Anna Deavere Smith will join the acclaimed dancers of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater on-stage for a new production of Hymn, the unique collaborative work choreographed by Judith Jamison with libretto written by Anna Deavere Smith; celebrating Alvin Ailey.

For four performances only, Obie award-winning actress and playwright Anna Deavere Smith will join the acclaimed dancers of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater on-stage for a new production of Hymn, the unique collaborative work choreographed by Judith Jamison with libretto written by Anna Deavere Smith; celebrating Alvin Ailey.

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater invites audiences to join the celebration on New Year's Eve at New York City Center with the final curtain of 2009!

For four performances only, Obie award-winning actress and playwright Anna Deavere Smith will join the acclaimed dancers of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater on-stage for a new production of Hymn, the unique collaborative work choreographed by Judith Jamison with libretto written by Anna Deavere Smith; celebrating Alvin Ailey.

For four performances only, Obie award-winning actress and playwright Anna Deavere Smith will join the acclaimed dancers of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater on-stage for a new production of Hymn, the unique collaborative work choreographed by Judith Jamison with libretto written by Anna Deavere Smith; celebrating Alvin Ailey.

For four performances only, Obie award-winning actress and playwright Anna Deavere Smith will join the acclaimed dancers of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater on-stage for a new production of Hymn, the unique collaborative work choreographed by Judith Jamison with libretto written by Anna Deavere Smith; celebrating Alvin Ailey.

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater launched its New York season on December 2nd with an Opening Night Gala Benefit celebrating Judith Jamison's 20th year as Artistic Director.

Judith Jamison will be celebrated as she begins her 20th year as Artistic Director of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater with TARGET 20 Night - a special performance on December 3rd at 8pm with all tickets priced at $20, sponsored by Target.

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's New York City Center season celebrating Judith Jamison's 20th year as Artistic Director will launch on Wednesday, December 2, 2009 with an Opening Night Gala Benefit.

Fela!, the new musical based on the life and music of groundbreaking African composer, performer and activist Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, opened on Broadway at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre (230 West 49th Street) last night, November 23, 2009.

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's New York City Center season celebrating Judith Jamison's 20th year as Artistic Director will launch on Wednesday, December 2, 2009 with an Opening Night Gala Benefit.

LA MIRADA THEATRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS & UPRIGHT CABARET are thrilled to announce the performers for their very first UPRIGHT CABARET experience at the NEW Cabaret Lounge at La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts.

He has a musical imagination that scours the world in search of inspiration, dipping and curving around centuries of sound. Ellington, Brahms, Adams and Wynton Marsalis have been some composers of choice.

LA MIRADA THEATRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS & UPRIGHT CABARET are thrilled to announce the performers for their very first UPRIGHT CABARET experience at the NEW Cabaret Lounge at La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts.

He has a musical imagination that scours the world in search of inspiration, dipping and curving around centuries of sound. Ellington, Brahms, Adams and Wynton Marsalis have been some composers of choice.

LA MIRADA THEATRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS & UPRIGHT CABARET are thrilled to announce the performers for their very first UPRIGHT CABARET experience at the NEW Cabaret Lounge at La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts.

COMPLEXIONS CONTEMPORARY BALLET has been called the most creative and compelling multicultural dance company in the arts landscape today. As previously announced, this Saturday the organization will celebrate its 15th Anniversary Season-entitled LOVE, SWEAT & TEARS. The company will commemorate the occasion with a star-studded Anniversary Gala, a wide-ranging tour, and a series of performances at NYC's world-renowned hub for dance arts - The Joyce Theater. S. Epatha Merkerson and Alana De La Garza will co-host Complexions Contemporary Ballet's 15th anniversary gala at the Allen Room on Friday, October 16 at 7pm.

He has a musical imagination that scours the world in search of inspiration, dipping and curving around centuries of sound. Ellington, Brahms, Adams and Wynton Marsalis have been some composers of choice.

Actors' Equity Association has announced that Micki Grant, a multi-award winning actor, composer-lyricist and playwright, is the recipient of the 2009 Paul Robeson Award. The award will be presented on Oct. 9, 2009 at the General Membership Meeting at Actor's Equity Association's headquarters in New York City.