Alvin Ailey
Birth Place: Rogers, TX, USA
Latest News on Alvin Ailey:
Review: Hubbard Street Dance Has (Re)Discovered Its Voice (Apr 8, 2026)
BEETLEJUICE, THE WIZ, and More Set For Shubert Theatre's 2026-2027 Broadway Series (Apr 8, 2026)
CLYMOVE Will Celebrate Sixth Anniversary Season With World Premieres at New York Live Arts (Apr 6, 2026)
Review: Hubbard Street Dance Has (Re)Discovered Its Voice (Apr 8, 2026)
BEETLEJUICE, THE WIZ, and More Set For Shubert Theatre's 2026-2027 Broadway Series (Apr 8, 2026)
CLYMOVE Will Celebrate Sixth Anniversary Season With World Premieres at New York Live Arts (Apr 6, 2026)
BIO
Dancer, director, choreographer, and activist who founded the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater.
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[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1957
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[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1954
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Video: Alvin Ailey Celebrates At Opening Night Gala Featuring Honorary Chair And Honored Guest Ciara
by A.A. Cristi - 2025-12-04 21:17:53
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
News
Review: Hubbard Street Dance Has (Re)Discovered Its Voice
by Audrey Pettit - Apr 8, 2026
Hubbard Street's playful and eclectic winter program marks the company's return to its American roots.
by Audrey Pettit - Apr 8, 2026
Hubbard Street's playful and eclectic winter program marks the company's return to its American roots.
BEETLEJUICE, THE WIZ, and More Set For Shubert Theatre's 2026-2027 Broadway Series
by Stephi Wild - Apr 8, 2026
The Shubert Theatre in New Haven announced its 2026-2027 Broadway Series, featuring five shows including THE WIZ, THE BOOK OF MORMON, BEETLEJUICE, DR. SEUSS' HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS!, and HEATHERS THE MUSICAL.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 8, 2026
The Shubert Theatre in New Haven announced its 2026-2027 Broadway Series, featuring five shows including THE WIZ, THE BOOK OF MORMON, BEETLEJUICE, DR. SEUSS' HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS!, and HEATHERS THE MUSICAL.
CLYMOVE Will Celebrate Sixth Anniversary Season With World Premieres at New York Live Arts
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 6, 2026
CLYMOVE will present its sixth anniversary season at New York Live Arts, featuring new works by Clymene Aldinger and Ashley Kaylynn Green. The program will explore themes of mentorship and community through contemporary dance.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 6, 2026
CLYMOVE will present its sixth anniversary season at New York Live Arts, featuring new works by Clymene Aldinger and Ashley Kaylynn Green. The program will explore themes of mentorship and community through contemporary dance.
Pioneer Winter Collective Unveils 2026 Creative Connections Artists
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 31, 2026
Pioneer Winter Collective has announced the eight artists selected for its 2026 Creative Connections artist accelerator program, aimed at supporting Miami-area creatives across various disciplines.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 31, 2026
Pioneer Winter Collective has announced the eight artists selected for its 2026 Creative Connections artist accelerator program, aimed at supporting Miami-area creatives across various disciplines.
American Dance Guild And Clark Center NYC to Present THE POLITICS OF MOVEMENT
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 30, 2026
Clark Center NYC and The American Dance Guild will present 'The Politics of Movement: When Dance Speaks Out' at the Theater at the 14th Street Y in New York City, featuring performances that explore social justice themes.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 30, 2026
Clark Center NYC and The American Dance Guild will present 'The Politics of Movement: When Dance Speaks Out' at the Theater at the 14th Street Y in New York City, featuring performances that explore social justice themes.
Oberlin Music Theater Students Wowed NYC Pros
by Kerry Trautman - Mar 27, 2026
On March 24, the nine graduating seniors from Oberlin's Music Theater program performed for industry professionals at New York’s Alvin Ailey Studios and to a sold-out crowd at the iconic 54 Below, booking over 100 appointments with agents.
by Kerry Trautman - Mar 27, 2026
On March 24, the nine graduating seniors from Oberlin's Music Theater program performed for industry professionals at New York’s Alvin Ailey Studios and to a sold-out crowd at the iconic 54 Below, booking over 100 appointments with agents.
Alvin Ailey Will Host Annual Mother's Day Weekend at NJPAC
by Stephi Wild - Mar 27, 2026
New Jersey Performing Arts Center has announced its annual Mother's Day weekend performances featuring the renowned Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 27, 2026
New Jersey Performing Arts Center has announced its annual Mother's Day weekend performances featuring the renowned Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater.
Harlem Stage To Present E-MOVES FESTIVAL 2026 In New York
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 26, 2026
HARLEM STAGE will present the E-Moves Festival 2026 from April 20 to April 27, featuring CAMILLE A. BROWN, world premieres in partnership with AILEY, and a screening of PARIS IS BURNING.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 26, 2026
HARLEM STAGE will present the E-Moves Festival 2026 from April 20 to April 27, featuring CAMILLE A. BROWN, world premieres in partnership with AILEY, and a screening of PARIS IS BURNING.
Virginia Santucci, A Defining Presence in New York’s Contemporary Performance Landscape
by Felicitas de la Fare - Mar 23, 2026
Virginia Santucci has established herself as a distinguished presence within New York’s contemporary dance landscape, recognized for her commanding performances in multidisciplinary productions and for her sustained artistic visibility across prominent cultural institutions.
by Felicitas de la Fare - Mar 23, 2026
Virginia Santucci has established herself as a distinguished presence within New York’s contemporary dance landscape, recognized for her commanding performances in multidisciplinary productions and for her sustained artistic visibility across prominent cultural institutions.
54 Below to Present New Musical FROM CORINNE’S HEART
by Gillian Blum - Mar 21, 2026
54 Below, Broadway’s Supper Club, will present From Corinne’s Heart on May 15, 2026 at 9:30 p.m., and will feature a cast of Broadway veterans and exciting new talent.
by Gillian Blum - Mar 21, 2026
54 Below, Broadway’s Supper Club, will present From Corinne’s Heart on May 15, 2026 at 9:30 p.m., and will feature a cast of Broadway veterans and exciting new talent.
Kizuna Dance to Perform at Gerald W. Lynch Theater in May 2026
by Stephi Wild - Mar 18, 2026
The CUNY Dance Initiative will present a performance by Kizuna Dance on May 2, 2026, at the Gerald W. Lynch Theater at John Jay College. Learn more about the event here!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 18, 2026
The CUNY Dance Initiative will present a performance by Kizuna Dance on May 2, 2026, at the Gerald W. Lynch Theater at John Jay College. Learn more about the event here!
Meet the Cast of CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL, Now Playing on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Mar 18, 2026
Performances are now underway for CATS: The Jellicle Ball, which begins preview performances Wednesday, March 18 at the Broadhurst Theatre ahead of a Wednesday, April 7 opening night. Meet the cast here!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 18, 2026
Performances are now underway for CATS: The Jellicle Ball, which begins preview performances Wednesday, March 18 at the Broadhurst Theatre ahead of a Wednesday, April 7 opening night. Meet the cast here!
THE POLITICS OF MOVEMENT To Be Presented By Clark Center NYC And American Dance Guild
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 18, 2026
Clark Center NYC and The American Dance Guild will present THE POLITICS OF MOVEMENT: WHEN DANCE SPEAKS OUT on April 14 and 15 in New York City. The program features works exploring protest, identity, and social justice through dance. Performances will take place at the Theater at the 14th Street Y.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 18, 2026
Clark Center NYC and The American Dance Guild will present THE POLITICS OF MOVEMENT: WHEN DANCE SPEAKS OUT on April 14 and 15 in New York City. The program features works exploring protest, identity, and social justice through dance. Performances will take place at the Theater at the 14th Street Y.
STORIES - THE TAP DANCE SENSATION Will Return to the West End and UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Mar 17, 2026
Following a sold-out, highly successful UK premiere in 2024, STORIES - The Tap Dance Sensation from RB Dance Company returns this autumn with a three-week run at Sadler’s Wells’ home in the West End, and more.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 17, 2026
Following a sold-out, highly successful UK premiere in 2024, STORIES - The Tap Dance Sensation from RB Dance Company returns this autumn with a three-week run at Sadler’s Wells’ home in the West End, and more.
NOBA To Present Hubbard Street Dance Chicago To Close 2025–26 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 17, 2026
Hubbard Street Dance Chicago will perform in New Orleans as part of the New Orleans Ballet Association’s 2025–26 season. The program includes works by Bob Fosse and contemporary choreographers.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 17, 2026
Hubbard Street Dance Chicago will perform in New Orleans as part of the New Orleans Ballet Association’s 2025–26 season. The program includes works by Bob Fosse and contemporary choreographers.
18th Annual AILEY DAY to Return to the New Jersey Performing Arts Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 16, 2026
Hundreds are expected to gather in Newark for the return of the 18th annual Ailey at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC).
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 16, 2026
Hundreds are expected to gather in Newark for the return of the 18th annual Ailey at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC).
REDCAT Will Present Harmony Holiday's SPECTACULAR BROODING This Spring
by Stephi Wild - Mar 13, 2026
Roy and Edna Disney CalArts Theater (REDCAT), CalArts' center for contemporary arts in downtown Los Angeles, will present Harmony Holiday's Spectacular Brooding, on view April 4 - July 5, 2026.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 13, 2026
Roy and Edna Disney CalArts Theater (REDCAT), CalArts' center for contemporary arts in downtown Los Angeles, will present Harmony Holiday's Spectacular Brooding, on view April 4 - July 5, 2026.
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Continues National Tour
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 13, 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.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 13, 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.
Grounds For Sculpture Unveils 2026 Exhibition and Bloom Highlights
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 12, 2026
Grounds For Sculpture in Hamilton, NJ, has revealed its 2026 schedule featuring seasonal blooms and new art installations. The park offers visitors a unique cultural experience with over 300 sculptures.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 12, 2026
Grounds For Sculpture in Hamilton, NJ, has revealed its 2026 schedule featuring seasonal blooms and new art installations. The park offers visitors a unique cultural experience with over 300 sculptures.
Ángel Hikari Salgado: un joven artista que ya pisa fuerte en teatro, cine y música
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez - Mar 12, 2026
Hijo del director y coreógrafo Luis Salgado y de la productora Denisse Ambert, el joven intérprete ya ha participado en producciones del Metropolitan Opera House, forma parte de Kidz Bop y actualmente actúa en el musical On Your Feet! mientras continúa su formación artística.
by Juan-Jose Gonzalez - Mar 12, 2026
Hijo del director y coreógrafo Luis Salgado y de la productora Denisse Ambert, el joven intérprete ya ha participado en producciones del Metropolitan Opera House, forma parte de Kidz Bop y actualmente actúa en el musical On Your Feet! mientras continúa su formación artística.
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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