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Alvin Ailey

Birth Place: Rogers, TX, USA

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BIO

Dancer, director, choreographer, and activist who founded the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater.

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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
1962
Clarence Morris

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1957
Ensemble/Other Roles

Lead Dancer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1954
Ensemble/Other Roles

Alvin

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[Broadway, 1969]
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Serino Coyne Reveals Leadership Staff Promotion, Addition to the Team, and New Tech Innovations

Serino Coyne CEO, Matt Upshaw, has announced new, significant  advances at one of New York’s leading advertising and marketing agencies. Learn more about the developments here!
Repertory Dance Theatre Will Embark on East Coast Tour, Culminating at The Whitney

Repertory Dance Theatre will head to the East Coast for a three-week tour, including stops in Massachusetts, Connecticut, and New York City.
Houston Contemporary Dance Company Presents VIGOROUS SPIRIT In November

Houston Contemporary Dance Company will present Vigorous Spirit as a part of their 6th Season.
Billy Porter to Join Jason Robert Brown in Concert at Carnegie Hall

Emmy, Tony, and Grammy Award-winning performer Billy Porter will join three-time Tony Award-winning composer Jason Robert Brown for his Carnegie Hall solo concert debut. Learn how to purchase tickets.
New Musical HERO: THE BOY FROM TROY To Premiere In January 2025

Discover the new musical HERO: THE BOY FROM TROY, exploring the early life of John Lewis. Book writer Nambi E. Kelley is deeply inspired by Congressman John Lewis and wanted to write a play for families so they could be inspired by his remarkable upbringing and perseverance.
Complexions Contemporary Ballet Celebrates 30th Anniversary With Return To The Joyce Theater

Complexions Contemporary Ballet announced its 30th anniversary season, featuring performances at the Joyce Theater in New York City.
Video: Sneak Peek at Makaya McCraven & SHABAKA, Coming to McCarter Theatre Next Weekend

Audiences will get a double bill of jazz brilliance with Makaya McCraven & SHABAKA on Saturday, October 19. Check out a video sneak peek at the performance here.
Construction Begins in KC on Starlight Theatre's $40 Million Upgrade, Adding Canopy

Starlight, the oldest and largest continually operating performing arts organization in the Kansas City metropolitan area, as announced the groundbreaking celebration for its Uniquely KC campaign, which was held on October 9, 2024, at Starlight’s Applause Club, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
ï»Â¿Kaatsbaan Cultural Park Presents The Bang Group's NUT/CRACKED

Kaatsbaan Cultural Park will present The Bang Group's Nut/Cracked in Tivoli, NY, from December 20-22, 2024.
The Crossing Returns to Carnegie Hall in October

Three-time GRAMMY Award-winning professional chamber choir The Crossing, led by conductor Donald Nally and dedicated to new music, will continue its 20th season on Friday, October 18 at 7:30 p.m. with a return to Carnegie Hall for the New York Premiere of Can We Know the Sound of Forgiveness in Zankel Hall.
Sofía Ameglio: Argentinian Talent Blending Dance and Acting in NYC

Sofía Ameglio, a professional dancer and actress from Buenos Aires, is making significant strides in New York City’s performing arts scene. An alumni of the Martha Graham School of Contemporary Dance—one of the oldest institutions of modern dance—Sofía has built a diverse career that combines her skills in dance and acting.
McCarter Theatre Center 2024-25 Presented Programming Season Begins

McCarter Theatre Center has begun its highly anticipated 2024-2025 Presenting Season, offering a blend of perennial favorites and exciting cutting-edge talent.
Works & Process to Present Martha Graham Dance Company: Baye & Asa

Works & Process announced Martha Graham Dance Company: Baye & Asa on September 29, 2024, at the Guggenheim’s Peter B. Lewis Theater. Drawing inspiration from Martha Graham's 1967 Cortege of Eagles, Baye & Asa focus on Charon, the ferryman who shepherds souls to the underworld. Learn how to attend.
Ailey II to Launch 28-City Tour From October 2024 to May 2025

Ailey II will launch a 28-city tour from October 4, 2024, to May 1, 2025, showcasing the next generation of dance talent. The tour will feature innovative choreography and performances across the United States. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Beverly Emmons Will Receive Ming Cho Lee Award

Lighting designer Beverly Emmons will be honored with the Ming Cho Lee Award for Lifetime Achievement in Design bestowed by the Henry Hewes Design Awards at the 60th annual ceremony on October 21.
Kyle Abraham's New Commission Comes to Park Ave Armory

This December, Park Avenue Armory presents the world premiere of a new Armory-commissioned work by celebrated choreographer Kyle Abraham, harnessing Abraham’s signature style—a blend of modern dance techniques ranging from ballet to hip hop—to explore the growing sensitivities of life and transition and the delicate interplay of nature and humanity in our ever-changing world.
Texas Performing Arts Expands Education Program

Beginning with the 2024-2025 school year more than 16,000 K-12 students in Central Texas will attend their first-ever Broadway School Show and additional school day performances as Texas Performing Arts (TPA) Austin’s largest arts organization will educate and inspire even more students through live performance. This is great news for achieving greater awareness of the rich array of performing arts available to us in the Austin area.
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Returns To New York City Center This Winter

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater has announced its return to New York City Center from Dec. 4, 2024, to Jan. 5, 2025.
Los Ricos And Sekou Miller and Friends Comes to Kupferberg Center For The Arts

Kupferberg Center for the Arts at Queens College has announced an evening of dance and live music in celebration of the 10th Anniversary of the CUNY Dance Initiative. On Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 7 PM, LeFrak Concert Hall will resonate with the rhythms of two alumni of this groundbreaking residency program: Los Ricos and Afro Latin Soul.
Ensemble Arts to Present Free Philadelphia Fall Arts Fest Featuring Over 50 Organizations

Ensemble Arts will present the Philadelphia Fall Arts Fest featuring over 50 arts organizations and free performances. Learn more about the programming!

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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