Alvin Ailey
Birth Place: Rogers, TX, USA
Latest News on Alvin Ailey:
Youth America Grand Prix Brings Student Ballet Competition And Stars Of Today Meet The Stars Of Tomorrow Gala To Tampa (Jan 7, 2026)
AILEY II, THE NEXT GENERATION OF DANCE Returns To The Joyce Theater In March (Jan 6, 2026)
Dancer and Actor Carmen de Lavallade Dies at 94 (Jan 2, 2026)
Youth America Grand Prix Brings Student Ballet Competition And Stars Of Today Meet The Stars Of Tomorrow Gala To Tampa (Jan 7, 2026)
AILEY II, THE NEXT GENERATION OF DANCE Returns To The Joyce Theater In March (Jan 6, 2026)
Dancer and Actor Carmen de Lavallade Dies at 94 (Jan 2, 2026)
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Dancer, director, choreographer, and activist who founded the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater.
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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
Youth America Grand Prix Brings Student Ballet Competition And Stars Of Today Meet The Stars Of Tomorrow Gala To Tampa
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 7, 2026
Youth America Grand Prix will host auditions for more than 300 student dancers in Tampa from January 8–11, 2026. The weekend culminates with the Stars of Today Meet the Stars of Tomorrow Gala on January 10 at the Straz Center for the Performing Arts.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 7, 2026
Youth America Grand Prix will host auditions for more than 300 student dancers in Tampa from January 8–11, 2026. The weekend culminates with the Stars of Today Meet the Stars of Tomorrow Gala on January 10 at the Straz Center for the Performing Arts.
AILEY II, THE NEXT GENERATION OF DANCE Returns To The Joyce Theater In March
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 6, 2026
Ailey II, the acclaimed second company to Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, returns to The Joyce Theater, March 17–22 as part of the company's 2025-26 world tour.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 6, 2026
Ailey II, the acclaimed second company to Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, returns to The Joyce Theater, March 17–22 as part of the company's 2025-26 world tour.
Dancer and Actor Carmen de Lavallade Dies at 94
by Stephi Wild - Jan 2, 2026
BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that actress, choreographer, and dancer Carmen de Lavallade has died at age 94. Learn more about her and read the full obituary here.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 2, 2026
BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that actress, choreographer, and dancer Carmen de Lavallade has died at age 94. Learn more about her and read the full obituary here.
Last Chance to Vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Santa Barbara Awards; NATASHA, PIERRE, & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 29, 2025
This is the last chance to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Santa Barbara Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Dec 29, 2025
This is the last chance to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Santa Barbara Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Final Weeks to Vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Santa Barbara Awards; Central Coast Theatre Company Leads Favorite Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Dec 22, 2025
We're in the final weeks to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Santa Barbara Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Dec 22, 2025
We're in the final weeks to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Santa Barbara Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Review: ALVIN AILEY AMERICAN DANCE THEATER-A Fabulous “All New Premiere Night”
by Marina Kennedy - Dec 22, 2025
We had the pleasure of attending the “All New Premiere Night” by Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater at New York City Center on Thursday, December 18th.
by Marina Kennedy - Dec 22, 2025
We had the pleasure of attending the “All New Premiere Night” by Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater at New York City Center on Thursday, December 18th.
The Music Center Names Celesta M. Billeci As New Principal Advisor For Dance Season Programming
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 18, 2025
The Music Center has announced that Celesta M. Billeci, the lauded Miller McCune executive director emerita of the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB) Arts & Lectures, will join L.A.'s performing arts center as principal strategic dance advisor for the institution's Glorya Kaufman Presents Dance at The Music Center series.
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 18, 2025
The Music Center has announced that Celesta M. Billeci, the lauded Miller McCune executive director emerita of the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB) Arts & Lectures, will join L.A.'s performing arts center as principal strategic dance advisor for the institution's Glorya Kaufman Presents Dance at The Music Center series.
Renowned Choreographer Hans van Manen Dies at 93
by Joshua Wright - Dec 17, 2025
Hans van Manen, one of the most influential choreographers in contemporary ballet and a longtime affiliate of Dutch National Ballet, has died at the age of 93.
by Joshua Wright - Dec 17, 2025
Hans van Manen, one of the most influential choreographers in contemporary ballet and a longtime affiliate of Dutch National Ballet, has died at the age of 93.
Full Production Team Set for HERO THE BOY FROM TROY, A MUSICAL ABOUT YOUNG JOHN LEWIS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 16, 2025
HERO THE BOY FROM TROY, A MUSICAL ABOUT YOUNG JOHN LEWIS will be FW, LLC's fourth national tour, following the first national tours of HERO: The Boy from Troy this past season. See the full production team.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 16, 2025
HERO THE BOY FROM TROY, A MUSICAL ABOUT YOUNG JOHN LEWIS will be FW, LLC's fourth national tour, following the first national tours of HERO: The Boy from Troy this past season. See the full production team.
Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Santa Barbara Awards; SHREK Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 15, 2025
The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Santa Barbara Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Dec 15, 2025
The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Santa Barbara Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Martha Graham Dance Company to Celebrate 100th Anniversary Season At The Auditorium
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 15, 2025
The Auditorium will present the Martha Graham Dance Company in a one-night-only performance. Martha Graham Dance Company is celebrating its 100th Anniversary this season.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 15, 2025
The Auditorium will present the Martha Graham Dance Company in a one-night-only performance. Martha Graham Dance Company is celebrating its 100th Anniversary this season.
Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Santa Barbara Awards; Central Coast Theatre Company Leads Favorite Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Dec 8, 2025
The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Santa Barbara Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Dec 8, 2025
The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Santa Barbara Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
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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