Alvin Ailey
Birth Place: Rogers, TX, USA
Latest News on Alvin Ailey:
Student Blog: Being Black in the Art-o-Sphere (Nov 25, 2025)
Jacob's Pillow Unveils First Wave Of Programming For Festival 2026 (Nov 18, 2025)
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Launches 2025 Season Under New Artistic Director Alicia Graf Mack (Nov 15, 2025)
Student Blog: Being Black in the Art-o-Sphere (Nov 25, 2025)
Jacob's Pillow Unveils First Wave Of Programming For Festival 2026 (Nov 18, 2025)
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Launches 2025 Season Under New Artistic Director Alicia Graf Mack (Nov 15, 2025)
BIO
Dancer, director, choreographer, and activist who founded the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater.
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STAGE CREDITS
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1957
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Lead Dancer
Ensemble/Other Roles
Lead Dancer
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1954
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Alvin
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Videos
Video: Sneak Peek at Makaya McCraven & SHABAKA, Coming to McCarter Theatre Next Weekend
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-10-13 15:50:54
VIDEO: Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Comes To Kennedy Center Next Month
by Joshua Wright - 2024-01-18 15:37:13
VIDEO: Watch a Trailer for Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Coming to TPAC in April
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-01-13 15:30:21
VIDEO: Get a First Look at DREAMGIRLS at McCarter Theatre Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2024-01-09 17:25:05
VIDEO: Get A First Look At Ronald K. Brown/EVIDENCE and Meshell Ndegeocello At The Kennedy Center
by Alan Henry - 2021-09-23 16:23:22
VIDEO: Check Out the New Trailer for BURNING MAN: THE MUSICAL Starring Morgan Siobhan Green, Tally Sessions & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2021-08-25 13:26:36
VIDEO: BURNING MAN's Max Crumm and Tally Sessions Visit Backstage LIVE with Richard Ridge- Watch Now!
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - 2021-08-26 11:28:31
VIDEO: Dance Parade NYC Presents 'Dance Brings Us Together - Resilience of Dance through the Pandemic'
by Stephi Wild - 2021-07-24 17:11:31
VIDEO: Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater On City Center's Studio 5
by Alan Henry - 2021-06-15 14:14:04
VIDEO: Watch the Official Trailer for Upcoming Documentary AILEY!
by Sarah Leiber - 2021-05-27 13:00:05
VIDEO: Go Inside Rehearsals For Crystal Pite's THE STATEMENT at The Royal Opera House
by Alan Henry - 2021-05-25 12:18:30
VIDEO: Get A First Look At The Royal Ballet's 21st Century Choreographers
by Alan Henry - 2021-05-20 13:01:33
VIDEO: Works & Process At Lincoln Center Presents A CHRONICLE OF A PIVOT AT A POINT IN TIME By Jamar Roberts and David Watson
by Alan Henry - 2021-04-19 17:01:09
Exclusive: See Betsy Wolfe, Patrick Page, Carolee Carmello, and More in an All New Trailer For ESTELLA SCROOGE
by Stephi Wild - 2020-12-12 09:39:40
VIDEO: Watch Betsy Wolfe, Danny Burstein & More in Trailer for ESTELLA SCROOGE; Tickets Available Tomorrow!
by Nicole Rosky - 2020-11-16 17:31:13
VIDEO: Forest VanDyke, Darius-Anthony Robinson, and Kris Coleman Perform 'Quiet' as Tribute to Black Lives Matter
by Stephi Wild - 2020-08-12 07:02:30
VIDEO: Judith Jamison and Ailey Dancers Appear at TEDx for REVELATIONS FROM OF A LIFETIME IN DANCE
by A.A. Cristi - 2019-10-11 18:56:23
VIDEO: Go Inside The Alvin Ailey's Dance Company's TESTIMONY And More
by Alan Henry - 2019-10-02 15:11:20
VIDEO: Inside The Record-Breaking 2019 BROADWAY BARES: TAKE OFF
by A.A. Cristi - 2019-06-17 17:27:47
News
Student Blog: Being Black in the Art-o-Sphere
by Student Blogger: Cameron Grace Stevens - Nov 25, 2025
Many of the pioneers of the media and art we see today were Black. Period.
by Student Blogger: Cameron Grace Stevens - Nov 25, 2025
Many of the pioneers of the media and art we see today were Black. Period.
Jacob's Pillow Unveils First Wave Of Programming For Festival 2026
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 18, 2025
Jacob's Pillow's beloved summer dance festival in the Berkshires, returning to a ten-week schedule next summer, will include week-long engagements in the Ted Shawn Theatre by Martha Graham Dance Company in the company's 100th anniversary year.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 18, 2025
Jacob's Pillow's beloved summer dance festival in the Berkshires, returning to a ten-week schedule next summer, will include week-long engagements in the Ted Shawn Theatre by Martha Graham Dance Company in the company's 100th anniversary year.
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Launches 2025 Season Under New Artistic Director Alicia Graf Mack
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 15, 2025
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater will begin a new chapter this December as Alicia Graf Mack leads her first season as Artistic Director. The company’s 2025 engagement at New York City Center will feature world premieres, a company premiere by Medhi Walerski, and a new production of Judith Jamison’s A Case of You.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 15, 2025
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater will begin a new chapter this December as Alicia Graf Mack leads her first season as Artistic Director. The company’s 2025 engagement at New York City Center will feature world premieres, a company premiere by Medhi Walerski, and a new production of Judith Jamison’s A Case of You.
AILEY II Will Return To The Adrienne Arsht Center In January 2026
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 14, 2025
Ailey II will appear at the Adrienne Arsht Center’s Knight Concert Hall on January 9, 2026, for a one-night performance featuring world premieres and repertory works under Artistic Director Francesca Harper.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 14, 2025
Ailey II will appear at the Adrienne Arsht Center’s Knight Concert Hall on January 9, 2026, for a one-night performance featuring world premieres and repertory works under Artistic Director Francesca Harper.
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Will Open Its 2025 Holiday Season With December Gala
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 14, 2025
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater will launch its five-week holiday engagement at New York City Center with an Opening Night Gala on December 3, marking the first season under Artistic Director Alicia Graf Mack.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 14, 2025
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater will launch its five-week holiday engagement at New York City Center with an Opening Night Gala on December 3, marking the first season under Artistic Director Alicia Graf Mack.
Dancer Hope Boykin Honored at The 92nd Street Y, New York’s Extraordinary Women Awards
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 6, 2025
Hope Boykin was honored with the Inspiration Through the Arts Award at The 92nd Street Y, New York’s Extraordinary Women Awards, featuring a surprise performance of her work “Again, Ave.”
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 6, 2025
Hope Boykin was honored with the Inspiration Through the Arts Award at The 92nd Street Y, New York’s Extraordinary Women Awards, featuring a surprise performance of her work “Again, Ave.”
Bruce Wood Dance Dallas to Present GLOW at Moody Performance Hall
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 6, 2025
Bruce Wood Dance Dallas will present GLOW, featuring works by Robert Battle, Lar Lubovitch, and Bruce Wood, November 21–23, 2025, at Moody Performance Hall.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 6, 2025
Bruce Wood Dance Dallas will present GLOW, featuring works by Robert Battle, Lar Lubovitch, and Bruce Wood, November 21–23, 2025, at Moody Performance Hall.
Matthew Whitaker to be Honored With Wharton Arts' Trailblazer Award
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 4, 2025
Jazz pianist, composer, and music advocate Matthew Whitaker will be honored with Wharton Arts' Trailblazer Award at the upcoming “Arise to the Occasion Gala”.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 4, 2025
Jazz pianist, composer, and music advocate Matthew Whitaker will be honored with Wharton Arts' Trailblazer Award at the upcoming “Arise to the Occasion Gala”.
Richard A. Freeman, Jr. Named Artistic Director Of Dallas Black Dance Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Nov 3, 2025
The Board of Directors of Dallas Black Dance Theatre have announced the appointment of Richard A. Freeman, Jr. as Artistic Director. Learn more about him here!
by Stephi Wild - Nov 3, 2025
The Board of Directors of Dallas Black Dance Theatre have announced the appointment of Richard A. Freeman, Jr. as Artistic Director. Learn more about him here!
ALEX WAKIM: SOUNDS OF CLAIRE Comes to 54 Below
by Stephi Wild - Oct 27, 2025
54 Below will present Alex Wakim in “Alex Wakim: Sounds of Claire” in December. Composer Alex Wakim will present a live version of Sounds of Claire to 54 Below.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 27, 2025
54 Below will present Alex Wakim in “Alex Wakim: Sounds of Claire” in December. Composer Alex Wakim will present a live version of Sounds of Claire to 54 Below.
Interview: Theatre Life with Edwaard Liang And Dwight Rhoden
by Elliot Lanes - Oct 22, 2025
Today’s subjects Edwaard Liang and Dwight Rhoden make up two fourths of the choreographic team for The Washington Ballet’s program of Moving Forces. The production will be presented in the Eisenhower Theater at Kennedy Center on October 24th through 26th.
by Elliot Lanes - Oct 22, 2025
Today’s subjects Edwaard Liang and Dwight Rhoden make up two fourths of the choreographic team for The Washington Ballet’s program of Moving Forces. The production will be presented in the Eisenhower Theater at Kennedy Center on October 24th through 26th.
Hip-Hop Legend Rennie Harris to Return to The Joyce
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 22, 2025
The Joyce Theater Foundation will present the New York premiere of American Street Dancer from Rennie Harris Puremovement American Street Dance Theater. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 22, 2025
The Joyce Theater Foundation will present the New York premiere of American Street Dancer from Rennie Harris Puremovement American Street Dance Theater. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Photos: Entertainment Community Fund Provides Flu Shots to Broadway Community
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 21, 2025
Since September, the 2025 Entertainment Community Fund Broadway Flu Shot program— funded by Broadway Cares—has vaccinated over 1,000 people! See photos!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 21, 2025
Since September, the 2025 Entertainment Community Fund Broadway Flu Shot program— funded by Broadway Cares—has vaccinated over 1,000 people! See photos!
Works & Process Presents Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater With Alicia Graf Mack At The Guggenheim
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 15, 2025
Works & Process at the Guggenheim will present a special evening with ALVIN AILEY AMERICAN DANCE THEATER and newly appointed Artistic Director Alicia Graf Mack on November 10, 2025.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 15, 2025
Works & Process at the Guggenheim will present a special evening with ALVIN AILEY AMERICAN DANCE THEATER and newly appointed Artistic Director Alicia Graf Mack on November 10, 2025.
The Entertainment Community Fund Reveals 2025 Alex Dubé Scholarship Program Recipients
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 14, 2025
The Entertainment Community Fund has revealed the five recipients of the 2025 Alex Dubé Scholarship Program. Learn more about the fund and about the recipients here.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 14, 2025
The Entertainment Community Fund has revealed the five recipients of the 2025 Alex Dubé Scholarship Program. Learn more about the fund and about the recipients here.
SUGAR SKULL! A DÍA DE MUERTOS MUSICAL ADVENTURE Announces National Tour Cast
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 7, 2025
SUGAR SKULL! A Día de Muertos Musical Adventure is a touring bilingual/bicultural musical for young audiences and families that uses traditional regional music and dance from Mexico to tell the story of twelve-year-old Vita Flores.
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 7, 2025
SUGAR SKULL! A Día de Muertos Musical Adventure is a touring bilingual/bicultural musical for young audiences and families that uses traditional regional music and dance from Mexico to tell the story of twelve-year-old Vita Flores.
Review: A Joyful Closing Night for the 2025 FALL FOR DANCE FESTIVAL
by Elizabeth Blosfield - Oct 5, 2025
What did our critic think of FALL FOR DANCE FESTIVAL at New York City Center?
by Elizabeth Blosfield - Oct 5, 2025
What did our critic think of FALL FOR DANCE FESTIVAL at New York City Center?
A SOULFUL CHRISTMAS Returns For Its 9th Year
by Stephi Wild - Oct 3, 2025
Get ready to groove into the holidays like never before! The hit Off-Broadway sensation A Soulful Christmas: A Groovy Musical Revue is back for its 9th year, stepping onto the stage at the Marjorie S. Deane Little Theater.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 3, 2025
Get ready to groove into the holidays like never before! The hit Off-Broadway sensation A Soulful Christmas: A Groovy Musical Revue is back for its 9th year, stepping onto the stage at the Marjorie S. Deane Little Theater.
Accent Dance NYC To Present CULTURE REVEALED Gala This Fall
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 2, 2025
Accent Dance NYC has announced Culture Revealed, the organization's 7th annual fundraiser gala, on Saturday, November 8, 2025 at 7pm at The Ailey Studios, 405 W. 55th Street, New York, NY, 10019.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 2, 2025
Accent Dance NYC has announced Culture Revealed, the organization's 7th annual fundraiser gala, on Saturday, November 8, 2025 at 7pm at The Ailey Studios, 405 W. 55th Street, New York, NY, 10019.
Clark Center NYC and From The Horse's Mouth to Celebrate Charles Moore
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 25, 2025
Clark Center NYC will present three tribute performances honoring African American dancer, choreographer, and teacher Charles Moore. Learn more and see how to join!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 25, 2025
Clark Center NYC will present three tribute performances honoring African American dancer, choreographer, and teacher Charles Moore. Learn more and see how to join!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Alvin Ailey been in?
Alvin Ailey has appeared on Broadway in 3 shows.
How many West End shows has Alvin Ailey been in?
Alvin Ailey has not appeared in the West End.
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