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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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[Off-Broadway, 2022]
Choreographer
 
[San Francisco (Regional), 2019]
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[Off-Broadway, 2018]
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[Broadway, 2012]
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Director
 
[US Tour, 2011]
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[West End, 2010]
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[US Tour, 2010]
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[Broadway, 2009]
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[Off-Broadway, 2008]
Director
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[Broadway, 2006]
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[Off-Broadway, 2006]
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[Off-Broadway, 2006]
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Writing

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Limón Dance Company to Present Women's Stories with World Premiere of I MUST BE CIRCUMSTANCED

Limón Dance Company will present Women's Stories from Thu-Sat, Dec 7-9, 2023 at 8pm at New York Live Arts.

AXIS Dance Company To Make Their Latin America Debut This October

AXIS Dance Company is set to make their Latin America debut, bringing their innovative and inclusive approach to dance to new audiences.

Kinesis Project Dance Theatre and Opera On Tap Present CAPACITY, OR: THE WORK OF CRACKLING

Don't miss the breathtaking performance of 'Capacity, or: The Work of Crackling' by Kinesis Project Dance Theatre and Opera On Tap as part of Summer on the Hudson. Find out more and get the full schedule on our website.

Five-Night Pay-What-You-Wish Global Concert Series Welcomes Audiences to the New Perelman Performing Arts Center

Perelman Performing Arts Center (PAC NYC), the cultural cornerstone and final public element of the World Trade Center site, will open with its first public performance on Tuesday, September 19, 2023.

Invertigo Dance Theatre to Present FORMULAE AND FAIRY TALES in October

Step into the world of mathematics, cryptography, and enchantingly queer fairy tales with Invertigo Dance Theatre's performance of Formulae & Fairy Tales on October 13 and 14, 2023, at 7:30 pm PT at the Broad Stage.

Kinesis Project Dance Theatre To Present CAPACITY, OR: THE WORK OF CRACKLING At Snug Harbor Dance Festival

Kinesis Project dance theatre will present Capacity, or: the Work of Crackling at the Snug Harbor Dance Festival from September 23-24, 2023 at Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden.

Laurie Anderson and Harvey Fierstein Will Be Celebrated at La MaMa ETC's 62nd Season Gala

Laurie Anderson and Harvey Fierstein will be celebrated at La MaMa ETC’s 62nd season Gala on October 26, 2023 at the Ellen Stewart Theatre. Learn more about the Gala and how to get tickets here!

Harlem Stage Reveals Details For 40th Anniversary Season

Harlem Stage has made tickets available for its 40th Anniversary Season on Tuesday, September 5, and announced the full lineups for its Uptown Nights music series and the newly launched Uptown Nights Latin Music Series.

MATA Festival Unveils 2023-2024 Season & Welcomes New Executive Director, Pauline Kim Harris

Discover the exciting lineup for the upcoming MATA Festival's 2023-2024 season, Learn more about the festival's new Executive Director, Pauline Kim Harris, and how she plans to elevate the live performance experience. Call for scores is also open for the 26th MATA Festival in May 2024.

The Chocolate Factory Theater Launches Fall 2023 Season With A DISGUISED WELCOME...

The Chocolate Factory Theater launches its Fall 2023 Season with the New York premiere of A disguised welcome…, a new dance work by Wanjiru Kamuyu.

Jacob's Pillow Reveals Artists and Schedule of Events For 10 Pillow Lab Residencies

Get the latest updates on Jacob's Pillow Lab Residencies, including the artists involved and the schedule of events. Find out more about this exciting opportunity for dance artists to develop and showcase their work at Jacob's Pillow.

Green Space Unveils September 2023 Lineup

Green Space, the renowned entertainment venue, has just unveiled its highly anticipated lineup for September 2023. From captivating performances to thrilling events, there's something for everyone. Mark your calendars and get ready to experience the best of Green Space this September.

Listen: National Center for Choreography - Akron Releases Fourth Season of Inside the Dancer's Studio

Discover the fourth season of Inside the Dancer's Studio, a podcast by the National Center for Choreography - Akron. Listen to engaging interviews with choreographers from across the United States as they discuss their craft, process, and perseverance in the world of dance-making. Available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

EDINBURGH 2023: Tennessee Rising: The Dawn of Tennessee Williams Q&A

BWW catches up with Jacob Storms to chat about bringing Tennessee Rising: The Dawn of Tennessee Williams to the 2023 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Video: Watch an Exclusive Performance of 'Zombie' from FELA! at Olney Theatre Center

Experience the electrifying energy of FELA! with an exclusive video of 'Zombie' performed at Olney Theatre Center. Don't miss this captivating performance from the hit musical.

TWO GUYS PROJECT To Present Spoken Word Live At Roger Williams National Memorial

The American Story Theater and the National Parks Service present TWO GUYS PROJECT - THE F Word, a truth-telling poet and a storytelling liar. Christopher Johnson and Mark Binder will star. 

Video: Watch the Trailer for FELA! at Olney Theater Center

Watch the trailer and get ready to dance to the rhythms of FELA! at Olney Theater Center. Experience the vibrant sounds and powerful story of this energetic and captivating musical that brings the world of Afrobeat legend Fela Kuti to life. Don't miss out on this must-see theatrical performance.

Review: FELA! at Olney Theatre Center

It’s only the third time the Maryland regional powerhouses have collaborated, and people still recall their only other two such efforts, “Angels in America” in 2016 and “In the Heights in 2017. “Fela!” will be equally well-remembered alongside them. 

NCCAkron Receives $20,000 Grant from the National Endowment for the Arts

The National Center for Choreography-Akron has been granted $20,000 by the National Endowment for the Arts to support three different artistic initiatives. This article highlights the funding received by NCCAkron and its significance in advancing arts innovation in Akron.

Matthew Lutz-Kinoy's FILLING STATION to be Presented at The Kitchen This Fall

Immerse yourself in the captivating world of Matthew Lutz-Kinoy's exhibition 'Filling Station,' as it takes you on a journey through the fascinating realm of art and architecture. Presented by The Kitchen and Dia Art Foundation, this exhibition is a must-see for art enthusiasts and architecture lovers alike.

Bill T. Jones FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Bill T. Jones has written 1 shows including Fela! (Bookwriter).

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 .

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 Awakeningand Outstanding Choreographer (The Lortels) for The Seven.

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