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Alvin Ailey

Birth Place: Rogers, TX, USA

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

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[Broadway]
1962
Clarence Morris

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1957
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Lead Dancer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1954
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[Broadway, 1969]
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Review: SYMPHONY SWING! AN EVENING OF DUKE ELLINGTON at Kennedy Center

The American musical giant Duke Ellington wrote more than 1,000 compositions in his long career, and to mark the 125th anniversary of his birth in his native city, The Kennedy Center is determined to celebrate a lot of them. 

Photos: Go Inside DANCE MASTERPIECES at the Academy of Music

Check out photos from DANCE MASTERPIECES at Academy Of Music, featuring works by Alvin Ailey, William Forsythe, and Twyla Tharp here!

Detroit Opera Reveals 2024-25 Season

Detroit Opera has announced its 2024–25 Opera and Dance seasons. Learn more about the full lineup here!

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Returns to Boston in May

The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater will return to Boston for its annual performances this May. Learn more about the lineup here!

COMPLEXIONS to be Presented In Concert With USC Dance in April

Experience the dynamic fusion of contemporary dance and ballet with COMPLEXIONS in concert with USC Dance. Learn more about the performance and see how to purchase tickets.

AILEY DAY Dance Celebration Returns To NJPAC This April

Join the fun at NJPAC's Ailey Day in Newark on April 6th. Enjoy free Ailey dance classes and more exciting activities.

DOS MUJERES Double Bill Comes to San Francisco Ballet Next Month

San Francisco Ballet has announced casting and creative details for Dos Mujeres, the company’s first-ever double bill of works by Latina choreographers.

Ailey II Celebrates Golden Anniversary Season at The Joyce Theater in April

Fresh on the heels of a successful world tour, Ailey II, the celebrated second company to Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, returns to The Joyce Theater from April 9 – 14 with a golden anniversary celebratory program.

DREAMGIRLS Starts Performances at McCarter This Week - Full Cast Announced!

McCarter Theatre Center has announced the cast for the revival of the Tony and Grammy award-winning DREAMGIRLS. Learn more here!

GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY & More Lead Los Angeles's Spring 2024 Top Theatre Shows

Los Angeles is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for Spring 2024 include Girl From the North Country​​​​​​​ and more!

Paul Taylor Dance Company Comes to The Moss Center With PROMETHEAN FIRE

Experience the magic of dance as Paul Taylor Dance Company takes the stage at the Moss Center, showcasing the captivating performance of PROMETHEAN FIRE. Don't miss this mesmerizing spectacle.

ArtsConnection Celebrates 45 Years in 2024

This year ArtsConnection will celebrate their 45th year of serving NYC public school students with arts education in-school, afterschool and in community programs.

Visceral Dance Chicago Performs Two Works by Gustavo Ramirez Sansano

Visceral Dance Chicago will perform the company premieres of two works by acclaimed Spanish choreographer Gustavo Ramírez Sansano this spring.

Ohio Contemporary Ballet Hosts Emerging Choreographers Showcase

Ohio Contemporary Ballet will present Emerging Choreographers Showcase, a program featuring an extraordinary blend of creativity from rising choreographers Richard Oaxaca, Matthew Roberts, and Janice Rosario.

Complete Cast Set For HELL'S KITCHEN on Broadway

The complete cast has been revealed for the Broadway premiere of the new musical HELL’S KITCHEN, set to begin performances next month! Learn more about who is joining the company here!

Evelia Beristáin, Bailarina Y Coreógrafa, Pilar De La Educación Artística En México

La Secretaría de Cultura del Gobierno de México y el Instituto Nacional de Bellas Artes y Literatura (Inbal) recuerdan a Evelia Beristáin, destacada bailarina y coreógrafa mexicana, pilar de la danza moderna en México y de la educación artística, a cinco años de su fallecimiento (25 de febrero de 2019).

The Coterie To Expand Arts Education Programs For Kansas City Youth With Spencer Fane Charitable Grant

Learn about The Coterie's new arts education programs for Kansas City youth funded by Spencer Fane Charitable Grant. Discover how this initiative will enrich the community through arts education.

DANCE IQUAIL! Returns To Philadelphia With Three World Premieres March 22-23 At The Suzanne Roberts Theatre

DANCE IQUAIL! returns to Philadelphia with three world premieres at the Suzanne Roberts Theatre on March 22-23. Featuring choreography by Christian von Howard, Maleek Washington, and Dr. Iquail Shaheed.

Feature: THE FALLING AND THE RISING Comes To Nickel City Opera

Nickel City Opera's 15th Season will bring a new American opera, The Falling and the Rising produced by the U.S. Army Field Band, Saturday, June 29th at 8:00pm and Sunday, June 30th at 4:00pm at Nichols Flickinger Performing Arts Center, 1250 Amherst Street Buffalo. On Friday, March 1st, A Night of Funny Stuff with Artistic Director, Valerian Ruminski and pianist Ivan Docenko accompanying in concert at The Meeting House, 5658 Main Street, Williamsville and the 15th Annual NCO Gala Dinner, Tuesday, June 25th at 6:00pm at Ilio DiPaolo’s 3785 South Park Avenue, Blasdell.

The Coterie Will Expand Arts Education Programs For Kansas City Youth With Spencer Fane Charitable Grant

The Coterie, a not-for-profit professional theater for youth and family audiences, has received the 2024-2026 Charitable Giving Program grant in Kansas City.

Alvin Ailey FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Alvin Ailey has appeared on Broadway in 3 shows.

Alvin Ailey has not appeared in the West End.

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