Bill T. Jones
Latest News on Bill T. Jones:
Darren Criss, Megan Hilty, Nicole Schezringer And More Join NIGHT AT THE PIER Benefit Lineup (May 9, 2025)
13th Annual LAKE TAHOE DANCE FESTIVAL Begins This July (May 9, 2025)
Tom Francis, Helen J Shen and More Honored With The Clive Barnes Award (Apr 28, 2025)
Darren Criss, Megan Hilty, Nicole Schezringer And More Join NIGHT AT THE PIER Benefit Lineup (May 9, 2025)
13th Annual LAKE TAHOE DANCE FESTIVAL Begins This July (May 9, 2025)
Tom Francis, Helen J Shen and More Honored With The Clive Barnes Award (Apr 28, 2025)
BIO
Bill T. Jones is the artistic director/co-founder of Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Company and founding artistic director of New York Live Arts. He is the recipient of the 2014 Doris Duke Award; the 2013 Presidential Medal of the Arts, the 2010 Kennedy Center Honors; Tony Awards for Best Choreography for FELA! and Spring Awakening; Obie Award and Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation Callaway Award for his choreography for Spring Awakening; the 2010 Jacob’s Pillow Dance Award; the 2007 USA Eileen Harris Norton Fellowship; the 2006 Lucille Lortel Award for Outstanding Choreography for The Seven; the 2005 Wexner Prize; the 2005 Samuel H. Scripps American Dance Festival Award for Lifetime Achievement; the 2005 Harlem Renaissance Award; the 2003 Dorothy and Lillian Gish Prize; and the 1994 MacArthur “Genius” Award. In 2010, Bill T. Jones was recognized as Officier de l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres by the French government, and in 2000, the Dance Heritage Coalition named Mr. Jones “An Irreplaceable Dance Treasure."
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Awards and Nominations
Drama Desk Awards - 2022 - Outstanding Choreography
Bill T. Jones, Paradise Square
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2022 - Outstanding Choreography
Bill T. Jones, Paradise Square
Tony Awards - 2022 - Best Choreography
Bill T. Jones, Paradise Square
Olivier Awards - 2011 - Best Theatre Choreographer
Bill T. Jones, Fela!
winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2010 - Outstanding Choreography
Bill T. Jones , Fela!
Tony Awards - 2010 - Best Book of a Musical
Bill T. Jones, Fela!
winner
Tony Awards - 2010 - Best Choreography
Bill T. Jones, Fela!
Tony Awards - 2010 - Best Direction of a Musical
Bill T. Jones, Fela!
Drama Desk Awards - 2009 - Outstanding Choreography
Bill T. Jones, Fela!
winner
The Lortels - 2009 - Outstanding Choreographer
Bill T. Jones, Fela!
winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2007 - Best Choreography
Bill T. Jones, Spring Awakening
winner
Obie Awards - 2007 - Music for choreography
Bill T. Jones, Spring Awakening
The Lortels - 2007 - Outstanding Choreographer
Bill T. Jones, Spring Awakening
winner
Tony Awards - 2007 - Best Choreography
Bill T. Jones, Spring Awakening
Drama Desk Awards - 2006 - Outstanding Choreograph
Bill T. Jones, Spring Awakening
winner
The Lortels - 2006 - Outstanding Choreographer
Bill T. Jones, The Seven
Videos
Video: How to Spend a Theatre-Filled Day at the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts
by Joey Mervis - 2024-05-25 16:00:20
Listen: Hear Joaquina Kalukango's 'Let It Burn' From the PARADISE SQUARE Cast Recording
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2022-06-23 14:14:49
VIDEO: Joaquina Kalukango Discusses Being Grateful to Be Back on Stage in PARADISE SQUARE Post-Show Speech
by Stephi Wild - 2022-04-20 09:53:25
VIDEO: Tariq Trotter Talks BLACK NO MORE Off-Broadway on FALLON
by Michael Major - 2022-02-01 10:55:05
VIDEO: Get A First Listen To 'I'd Be A Soldier' From PARADISE SQUARE
by BWW Staff - 2021-10-15 11:47:38
VIDEO: Watch Oneika Phillips, Lillias White and More Come Together to Spread Joy with FELA!
by Nicole Rosky - 2020-05-26 16:51:16
VIDEO: Watch Opera Philadelphia's Full Production of WE SHALL NOT BE MOVED - Streaming Now!
by Stephi Wild - 2020-05-11 09:01:08
VIDEO: Get A First Look At Berkeley Rep's PARADISE SQUARE: AN AMERICAN MUSICAL
by Alan Henry - 2019-01-17 16:00:35
VIDEO: Go Inside Rehearsals For Berkeley Rep's PARADISE SQUARE: AN AMERICAN MUSICAL
by Alan Henry - 2018-12-26 15:48:48
VIDEO: Go Inside Rehearsals For Berkeley Rep's PARADISE SQUARE: AN AMERICAN MUSICAL
by Alan Henry - 2018-12-21 15:23:11
STAGE TUBE: Watch Elie Wiesel's NIGHT Reading, Featuring Broadway's Jessica Hecht, Tovah Feldshuh, Sheldon Harnick and More
by Stage Tube - 2017-02-08 13:36:59
STAGE TUBE: John Kander, Bill T. Jones & More Recieve National Medals of Arts
by Nicole Rosky - 2014-07-29 09:52:20
VIDEO: Sneak Peek - PBS's TV Broadcast Premiere of JAZZ AND THE PHILHARMONIC, Airing Tonight
by TV News Desk - 2014-02-28 00:30:00
VIDEO: First Look at PBS's TV Broadcast Premiere of JAZZ AND THE PHILHARMONIC; Airs 2/28
by Diana Heisroth - 2014-01-29 21:13:17
STAGE TUBE: Reunited! Lea Michele, Jonathan Groff and the Original Cast of SPRING AWAKENING Revisit the Atlantic
by Stage Tube - 2013-12-06 19:32:02
STAGE TUBE: Original SPRING AWAKENING Stars to Reunite for 'Special Event' at ATC
by Nicole Rosky - 2013-12-03 15:40:58
Video: 10 Hairy Legs Dance Company Presents JUST SUITS August 24 in New Jersey
by Robert Diamond - 2013-08-04 12:33:01
News
Darren Criss, Megan Hilty, Nicole Schezringer And More Join NIGHT AT THE PIER Benefit Lineup
by A.A. Cristi - May 9, 2025
Family Equality has announced a star-studded lineup for A Night of Celebration, Inspiration, and Broadway Magic. The evening will feature performances by 2025 Tony Award- nominees Darren Criss (Maybe Happy Ending), Megan Hilty (Death Becomes Her), and Nicole Scherzinger (Sunset Blvd).
by A.A. Cristi - May 9, 2025
Family Equality has announced a star-studded lineup for A Night of Celebration, Inspiration, and Broadway Magic. The evening will feature performances by 2025 Tony Award- nominees Darren Criss (Maybe Happy Ending), Megan Hilty (Death Becomes Her), and Nicole Scherzinger (Sunset Blvd).
13th Annual LAKE TAHOE DANCE FESTIVAL Begins This July
by A.A. Cristi - May 9, 2025
Lake Tahoe Dance Collective will present the 13th Annual Lake Tahoe Dance Festival from July 22 - 25, 2025, featuring artists from New York City Ballet, Broadway, Boston Ballet, Metropolitan Opera Ballet, and more.
by A.A. Cristi - May 9, 2025
Lake Tahoe Dance Collective will present the 13th Annual Lake Tahoe Dance Festival from July 22 - 25, 2025, featuring artists from New York City Ballet, Broadway, Boston Ballet, Metropolitan Opera Ballet, and more.
Tom Francis, Helen J Shen and More Honored With The Clive Barnes Award
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 28, 2025
The Clive Barnes Foundation has revealed the 2024 Honored Artists for The Clive Barnes Award in Dance and Theatre. See who is being honored and learn more about the awards!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 28, 2025
The Clive Barnes Foundation has revealed the 2024 Honored Artists for The Clive Barnes Award in Dance and Theatre. See who is being honored and learn more about the awards!
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts Appoints Meiyin Wang as Director of Contemporary Programs
by Stephi Wild - Apr 28, 2025
Wang will advance the institution’s multidisciplinary programming with an emphasis on contemporary performance, bringing boundary-pushing artists and groundbreaking work from around the world to Lincoln Center's stages.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 28, 2025
Wang will advance the institution’s multidisciplinary programming with an emphasis on contemporary performance, bringing boundary-pushing artists and groundbreaking work from around the world to Lincoln Center's stages.
The Library for the Performing Arts Presents ROOM TO MOVE Through 9/1
by Marina Kennedy - Apr 23, 2025
The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts at Lincoln Center has mounted an impressive exhibition that will appeal to dance enthusiasts and many more. 'Room to Move: Dance Theater Workshop and Alternative Histories of Downtown Dance' will be on display through September 13th.
by Marina Kennedy - Apr 23, 2025
The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts at Lincoln Center has mounted an impressive exhibition that will appeal to dance enthusiasts and many more. 'Room to Move: Dance Theater Workshop and Alternative Histories of Downtown Dance' will be on display through September 13th.
Family Equality's Night at the Pier Gala Will Honor Jason Weinberg and Merritt Johnson
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 17, 2025
Family Equality will host a star-studded evening of love, equality, family, and inspiration celebrating a decade of marriage equality and honoring champions of change, Jason Weinberg and Merritt Johnson with A Night of Celebration, Inspiration, and Broadway Magic.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 17, 2025
Family Equality will host a star-studded evening of love, equality, family, and inspiration celebrating a decade of marriage equality and honoring champions of change, Jason Weinberg and Merritt Johnson with A Night of Celebration, Inspiration, and Broadway Magic.
Ann Morrison, Heathcliff Saunders and More Set for JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR At Asolo Repertory Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 12, 2025
Asolo Repertory Theatre has announced complete casting for the epic closing of the 2024 – 2025 Season, Jesus Christ Superstar, which begins previews on May 14, 2025. Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, Lyrics by Tim Rice and directed and choreographed by Josh Rhodes. Jesus Christ Superstar runs May 14 – June 15.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 12, 2025
Asolo Repertory Theatre has announced complete casting for the epic closing of the 2024 – 2025 Season, Jesus Christ Superstar, which begins previews on May 14, 2025. Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, Lyrics by Tim Rice and directed and choreographed by Josh Rhodes. Jesus Christ Superstar runs May 14 – June 15.
New York Live Arts Gala to Honor Wangechi Mutu and Gloria Steinem
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 11, 2025
New York Live Arts (Live Arts) and Founding Artistic Director Bill T. Jones has announced the 2025 Gala chaired by Alan D* and Barbara Marks. The gala will take place Monday, May 19.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 11, 2025
New York Live Arts (Live Arts) and Founding Artistic Director Bill T. Jones has announced the 2025 Gala chaired by Alan D* and Barbara Marks. The gala will take place Monday, May 19.
Jacob's Pillow Reveals Opening Week of Doris Duke Theatre and Full Event Schedule for Festival 2025
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 10, 2025
Tickets are now on sale for the Jacob's Pillow's full schedule of programming at this summer’s 93rd annual Dance Festival. Learn more about the upcoming events and see how to attend.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 10, 2025
Tickets are now on sale for the Jacob's Pillow's full schedule of programming at this summer’s 93rd annual Dance Festival. Learn more about the upcoming events and see how to attend.
New York Live Arts Presents Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Company World Premiere In Home Season
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 29, 2025
New York Live Arts will present a 2025 Home Season for Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Company featuring two programs, May 15-24. Program A presents the World Premiere of Curriculum III: People, Places & Things and Program B features an anticipated reprise of Memory Piece: Mr. Ailey, Alvin…the un - Ailey?, originally created and performed by Bill T. Jones for the recent Edges of Ailey exhibit at The Whitney Museum of American Art.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 29, 2025
New York Live Arts will present a 2025 Home Season for Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Company featuring two programs, May 15-24. Program A presents the World Premiere of Curriculum III: People, Places & Things and Program B features an anticipated reprise of Memory Piece: Mr. Ailey, Alvin…the un - Ailey?, originally created and performed by Bill T. Jones for the recent Edges of Ailey exhibit at The Whitney Museum of American Art.
Jacob's Pillow Announces 2025 Dance Award Recipient And Season Opening Gala
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 28, 2025
Jacob's Pillow has announced that Norton Owen, the organization's Director of Preservation and a longstanding leader in the dance field, will receive the 2025 Jacob's Pillow Dance Award in celebration of his 50th year on staff. Owen will accept this award at Jacob's Pillow's Season Opening Gala in Becket on Saturday, June 21.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 28, 2025
Jacob's Pillow has announced that Norton Owen, the organization's Director of Preservation and a longstanding leader in the dance field, will receive the 2025 Jacob's Pillow Dance Award in celebration of his 50th year on staff. Owen will accept this award at Jacob's Pillow's Season Opening Gala in Becket on Saturday, June 21.
Company SBB / Stefanie Batten Bland Announces CONCRETE Theatre Summer Intensive
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 27, 2025
Founded by choreographer/director Stefanie Batten Bland, CONCRETE is a three-week intensive that explores the hyphenated dance genre of physical theatre and how these techniques function inside kinesthetic awareness in immersive theatre settings.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 27, 2025
Founded by choreographer/director Stefanie Batten Bland, CONCRETE is a three-week intensive that explores the hyphenated dance genre of physical theatre and how these techniques function inside kinesthetic awareness in immersive theatre settings.
92NY Harkness Dance Center Reveals Future Dance Festival 2025 Selected Artists
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 19, 2025
The 92nd Street Y, New York has revealed the selected artists for Future Dance Festival 2025, the fourth edition of the popular choreographic festival. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 19, 2025
The 92nd Street Y, New York has revealed the selected artists for Future Dance Festival 2025, the fourth edition of the popular choreographic festival. Learn more!
92NY Harkness Dance Center Selects Artists for FUTURE DANCE FESTIVAL 2025
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 14, 2025
The 92nd Street Y has announced the selected artists for Future Dance Festival 2025, the fourth edition of the popular choreographic festival. This season’s festival includes in person programs on the stage of Buttenwieser Hall at the Arnhold Center on April 11 and 12, and a new online program for dance films, streaming from April 10-20.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 14, 2025
The 92nd Street Y has announced the selected artists for Future Dance Festival 2025, the fourth edition of the popular choreographic festival. This season’s festival includes in person programs on the stage of Buttenwieser Hall at the Arnhold Center on April 11 and 12, and a new online program for dance films, streaming from April 10-20.
New York Public Library for the Performing Arts Will Feature Dance Theater Workshop Exhibition
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 12, 2025
The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts at Lincoln Center will soon present a new exhibition exploring the history of the Dance Theater Workshop, founded 60 years ago this year, and the movement of downtown dance in New York.
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 12, 2025
The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts at Lincoln Center will soon present a new exhibition exploring the history of the Dance Theater Workshop, founded 60 years ago this year, and the movement of downtown dance in New York.
Miller Theatre Concludes 25th Anniversary Of Composer Portraits With Jessie Montgomery
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 26, 2025
Miller Theatre at Columbia University School of the Arts will conclude its 25th anniversary of Composer Portraits with Jessie Montgomery. Taking place Thursday, April 3, 7:30PM at Miller Theatre.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 26, 2025
Miller Theatre at Columbia University School of the Arts will conclude its 25th anniversary of Composer Portraits with Jessie Montgomery. Taking place Thursday, April 3, 7:30PM at Miller Theatre.
National Center for Choreography - Akron Unveils New Creative Administration Research Program Cohort
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 23, 2025
The National Center for Choreography - Akron (NCCAkron) is welcoming the sixth cohort of their Creative Administration Research program.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 23, 2025
The National Center for Choreography - Akron (NCCAkron) is welcoming the sixth cohort of their Creative Administration Research program.
Sydney Dance Company Reveals New Dancers
by Stephi Wild - Jan 21, 2025
Sydney Dance Company has introduced five new dancers joining the ensemble: Mathilda Ballantyne, Mali Comlekci, Sonrisa Hubbard, Eka Perunicic and Sam Winkler.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 21, 2025
Sydney Dance Company has introduced five new dancers joining the ensemble: Mathilda Ballantyne, Mali Comlekci, Sonrisa Hubbard, Eka Perunicic and Sam Winkler.
Joffrey Concert Group To Present IN MY ART In February
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 18, 2025
The Joffrey Concert Group will appear February 14 & 15 (3 performances) at the Ailey Citigroup Theater in a program of new works by Company Artistic Director Bradley Shelver, and Ms. Tsai Hsi Hung and Mr. Thang Dao.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 18, 2025
The Joffrey Concert Group will appear February 14 & 15 (3 performances) at the Ailey Citigroup Theater in a program of new works by Company Artistic Director Bradley Shelver, and Ms. Tsai Hsi Hung and Mr. Thang Dao.
Conversations with Creators: The Creative Force of Stefanie Batten Bland
by Miranda Stück - Jan 10, 2025
Stefanie Batten Bland is a global maker and a 2023 Dance Magazine Cover Artist, straddling the artistic scenes of NYC and France. Read the interview!
by Miranda Stück - Jan 10, 2025
Stefanie Batten Bland is a global maker and a 2023 Dance Magazine Cover Artist, straddling the artistic scenes of NYC and France. Read the interview!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Bill T. Jones written?
Bill T. Jones has written 1 shows including Fela! (Bookwriter).
What awards has Bill T. Jones been nominated for?
Outstanding Choreography (Drama Desk Awards) for Paradise Square, Outstanding Choreography (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Paradise Square, Best Choreography (Tony Awards) for Paradise Square, Best Theatre Choreographer (Olivier Awards) for Fela!, Outstanding Choreography (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Fela!, Best Book of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Fela!, Best Choreography (Tony Awards) for Fela!, Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for Fela!, Outstanding Choreography (Drama Desk Awards) for Fela! , Outstanding Choreographer (The Lortels) for Fela! , Best Choreography (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Spring Awakening, Music for choreography (Obie Awards) for Spring Awakening, Outstanding Choreographer (The Lortels) for Spring Awakening, Best Choreography (Tony Awards) for Spring Awakening, Outstanding Choreograph (Drama Desk Awards) for Spring Awakening and Outstanding Choreographer (The Lortels) for The Seven.
What awards has Bill T. Jones won?
Outstanding Choreography (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Fela!; Best Choreography (Tony Awards) for Fela!; Outstanding Choreographer (The Lortels) for Fela!; Best Choreography (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Spring Awakening; Music for Choreography (Obie Awards) for Spring Awakening; Best Choreography (Tony Awards) for Spring Awakening; and Outstanding Choreographer (The Lortels) for The Seven.
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