Alvin Ailey
Birth Place: Rogers, TX, USA
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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
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Tony Nominated Choreographer and Actor Hope Clarke Dies at 85
by Stephi Wild - Jul 27, 2026
BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Tony-nominated choreographer and performer Hope Clarke passed away. Learn more and read her obituary here.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 27, 2026
BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that Tony-nominated choreographer and performer Hope Clarke passed away. Learn more and read her obituary here.
Review: ALL-STAR DANCE GALA at Chautauqua Institution Amphitheater
by Steve Sucato - Jul 23, 2026
What did our critic think of ALL-STAR DANCE GALA at Chautauqua Institution Amphitheater?
by Steve Sucato - Jul 23, 2026
What did our critic think of ALL-STAR DANCE GALA at Chautauqua Institution Amphitheater?
THE BROWN SUITE Will Embark on UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Jul 23, 2026
Fundamentally Dance will present THE BROWN SUITE, a new narrative dance theatre work by duo BlacBrik, on a 12-venue UK tour. The show blends ballet, modern dance, and funk set to the music of James Brown, Etta James, and Sam Cooke.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 23, 2026
Fundamentally Dance will present THE BROWN SUITE, a new narrative dance theatre work by duo BlacBrik, on a 12-venue UK tour. The show blends ballet, modern dance, and funk set to the music of James Brown, Etta James, and Sam Cooke.
BATTERY DANCE FESTIVAL to Return for 45th Annual Edition
by Joshua Wright - Jul 22, 2026
Battery Dance will present its 45th annual Battery Dance Festival in New York City, continuing its decades-long tradition of free outdoor performances featuring national and international dance companies.
by Joshua Wright - Jul 22, 2026
Battery Dance will present its 45th annual Battery Dance Festival in New York City, continuing its decades-long tradition of free outdoor performances featuring national and international dance companies.
POWER OF LOVE Ballet to Open at NYC Center, Celebrating Luther Vandross
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 7, 2026
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater will premiere Power of Love, a newly commissioned ballet choreographed by Jamar Roberts, celebrating Luther Vandross with arrangements by Marcus Miller and Ron Gillyard.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 7, 2026
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater will premiere Power of Love, a newly commissioned ballet choreographed by Jamar Roberts, celebrating Luther Vandross with arrangements by Marcus Miller and Ron Gillyard.
STORIES to Bring Tap Dance Sensation to Bradford with RB Dance Company
by Stephi Wild - Jul 6, 2026
Following a sold-out, successful UK premiere in 2024, STORIES - The Tap Dance Sensation from RB Dance Company will return this autumn for a UK tour, visiting Bradford Live in November.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 6, 2026
Following a sold-out, successful UK premiere in 2024, STORIES - The Tap Dance Sensation from RB Dance Company will return this autumn for a UK tour, visiting Bradford Live in November.
Limón Dance Company to Continue 80th Anniversary Celebration at The Joyce Theater
by Stephi Wild - Jul 1, 2026
Limón Dance Company will present a program at The Joyce Theater in NYC featuring José Limón's 1958 work Mazurkas, performed in full for the first time since 1964, alongside Aszure Barton's 2025 commission Join.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 1, 2026
Limón Dance Company will present a program at The Joyce Theater in NYC featuring José Limón's 1958 work Mazurkas, performed in full for the first time since 1964, alongside Aszure Barton's 2025 commission Join.
BAAND TOGETHER DANCE FESTIVAL to Return to Lincoln Center for Sixth Year
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 30, 2026
Ballet Hispánico New York, Alvin Ailey, American Ballet Theatre, New York City Ballet, and Dance Theatre of Harlem will reunite at the David H. Koch Theater for the sixth BAAND Together Dance Festival.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 30, 2026
Ballet Hispánico New York, Alvin Ailey, American Ballet Theatre, New York City Ballet, and Dance Theatre of Harlem will reunite at the David H. Koch Theater for the sixth BAAND Together Dance Festival.
AILEY II to Perform in Jacksonville Presented by FSCJ Artist Series
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 29, 2026
AILEY II will take the stage in Jacksonville as part of the FSCJ Artist Series season. Tickets go on sale soon for the upcoming performance at the Florida-based presenter.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 29, 2026
AILEY II will take the stage in Jacksonville as part of the FSCJ Artist Series season. Tickets go on sale soon for the upcoming performance at the Florida-based presenter.
Fox Gives Selects Four Georgia High Schools for 2026–27 All-Access Pass Program
by Stephi Wild - Jun 29, 2026
Fox Gives, the philanthropic arm of the historic Fox Theatre, announced that Cedartown High School, Cross Keys High School, New Manchester High School and Rome High School have been chosen for the 2026–27 All-Access Pass program.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 29, 2026
Fox Gives, the philanthropic arm of the historic Fox Theatre, announced that Cedartown High School, Cross Keys High School, New Manchester High School and Rome High School have been chosen for the 2026–27 All-Access Pass program.
DANCE THIS to Celebrate World Cultures at The Moore Theatre in Seattle
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 25, 2026
Seattle Theatre Group will present the 28th annual DANCE THIS at The Moore Theatre, featuring guest commissions from THE OUTSIDERS, José Limón, and choreographer Mike Song, alongside local dance groups.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 25, 2026
Seattle Theatre Group will present the 28th annual DANCE THIS at The Moore Theatre, featuring guest commissions from THE OUTSIDERS, José Limón, and choreographer Mike Song, alongside local dance groups.
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Unveils Programming for New York City Center Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 25, 2026
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater will return to the theater’s mainstage for a five-week holiday engagement. Audiences will experience premieres by contemporary choreographers Jamar Roberts, Yue Yin, and William Forsythe, and more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 25, 2026
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater will return to the theater’s mainstage for a five-week holiday engagement. Audiences will experience premieres by contemporary choreographers Jamar Roberts, Yue Yin, and William Forsythe, and more.
AileyCamp to Serve Middle Schoolers in Nine Cities This Summer
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 24, 2026
AileyCamp, the full-scholarship dance and personal development program founded in 1989, will serve middle schoolers across nine cities this summer under the national theme TIME: Teach, Inspire, Mentor, Elevate.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 24, 2026
AileyCamp, the full-scholarship dance and personal development program founded in 1989, will serve middle schoolers across nine cities this summer under the national theme TIME: Teach, Inspire, Mentor, Elevate.
Dances Patrelle Names Christopher Charles McDaniel as New Artistic Director
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 22, 2026
Christopher Charles McDaniel has been named Artistic Director of Dances Patrelle, succeeding founder Francis Patrelle. McDaniel, a former Dance Theatre of Harlem principal dancer, will lead the company into its next chapter.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 22, 2026
Christopher Charles McDaniel has been named Artistic Director of Dances Patrelle, succeeding founder Francis Patrelle. McDaniel, a former Dance Theatre of Harlem principal dancer, will lead the company into its next chapter.
HOME: DEPARTURE AND RETURN to Launch 92NY Harkness Mainstage 2026/27 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 22, 2026
92NY's Harkness Dance Center announced its 2026/27 Harkness Mainstage Series, featuring Trisha Brown Dance Company, Doug Varone and Dancers, and an inaugural Dance on Film Festival.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 22, 2026
92NY's Harkness Dance Center announced its 2026/27 Harkness Mainstage Series, featuring Trisha Brown Dance Company, Doug Varone and Dancers, and an inaugural Dance on Film Festival.
NAMEDROPPING to Return as Benefit Performance with David Rothenberg at Castle Gardens
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 17, 2026
Broadway producer and publicist David Rothenberg will perform his autobiographical one-person show NAMEDROPPING at Castle Gardens in NYC, with proceeds benefiting The Fortune Society.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 17, 2026
Broadway producer and publicist David Rothenberg will perform his autobiographical one-person show NAMEDROPPING at Castle Gardens in NYC, with proceeds benefiting The Fortune Society.
BEETLEJUICE, THE WIZ, and More Set For Portland Ovations' 2026-2027 Season
by Stephi Wild - Jun 15, 2026
Portland Ovations announced its 2026-2027 season, featuring Broadway national tours of BEETLEJUICE, THE WIZ, and MYSTIC PIZZA, plus Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Audra McDonald, and world premieres by Maine artists.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 15, 2026
Portland Ovations announced its 2026-2027 season, featuring Broadway national tours of BEETLEJUICE, THE WIZ, and MYSTIC PIZZA, plus Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Audra McDonald, and world premieres by Maine artists.
THE SURGE: An Ode to Sinéad O'Connor and More Set for The Joyce Theater's Fall '26/Winter '27 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 9, 2026
The Joyce Theater Foundation has unveiled its Fall ’26/Winter ’27 season, an expansive celebration of daring contemporary voices, internationally acclaimed companies, iconic returning favorites, and more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 9, 2026
The Joyce Theater Foundation has unveiled its Fall ’26/Winter ’27 season, an expansive celebration of daring contemporary voices, internationally acclaimed companies, iconic returning favorites, and more.
Video: New Musical FROM CORINNE’S HEART at 54 Below
by Stephi Wild - May 28, 2026
FROM CORINNE’S HEART, a new musical written, produced, composed, and directed by Charles Mandracchia, played a sold-out performance recently at 54 Below. Check out highlights in the video here!
by Stephi Wild - May 28, 2026
FROM CORINNE’S HEART, a new musical written, produced, composed, and directed by Charles Mandracchia, played a sold-out performance recently at 54 Below. Check out highlights in the video here!
IGNITE to Close Bruce Wood Dance Dallas' 16th Season at Moody Performance Hall
by A.A. Cristi - May 26, 2026
Bruce Wood Dance Dallas will present IGNITE, a triple-bill season finale at Moody Performance Hall in the Dallas Arts District, featuring world and Dallas premieres alongside a Bruce Wood classic.
by A.A. Cristi - May 26, 2026
Bruce Wood Dance Dallas will present IGNITE, a triple-bill season finale at Moody Performance Hall in the Dallas Arts District, featuring world and Dallas premieres alongside a Bruce Wood classic.
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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