Debbie Allen
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Date of Birth:
January 16, 1950 (72)
Birth Place: Houston, TX, USA
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For her vast body of work, Ms. Allen has earned three Emmy Awards, a Golden Globe, five NAACP Image Awards, a Drama Desk, an Astaire Award (for Best Dancer), and the Olivier Award. She holds four honorary Doctorate degrees and has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. She was appointed by President ...
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From left, athlete Norm Nixon and actor Debbie Allen arrive for the opening night performance of ?Blues for an Alabama Sky? at Center Theatre Group/Mark Taper Forum on April 13, 2022, in Los Angeles,
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Debbie Allen Biography
For her vast body of work, Ms. Allen has earned three Emmy Awards, a Golden Globe, five NAACP Image Awards, a Drama Desk, an Astaire Award (for Best Dancer), and the Olivier Award. She holds four honorary Doctorate degrees and has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. She was appointed by President George W. Bush to represent the United States as a Cultural Ambassador of Dance.She has been artist in residence at the Kennedy Center for over 15 years, creating original works with the legendary Arturo Sandoval and James Ingram, such as: Pepito’s Story, Brothers of the Knight, Dreams, Alex in Wonderland, Soul Possessed, Pearl, Dancing in the Wings and Oman O Man. Her long list of directing and producing credits include television classics such as FAME, Grey’s Anatomy, Scandal, How To Get Away With Murder, Jane the Virgin, Empire, A Different World, Everybody Hates Chris, Stompin’ At The Savoy, Polly, That’s So Raven, Cool Women, Quantum Leap, The Fantasia Barrino Story, and on stage, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof. She is currently Executive Produce/Director/Actress on ABC's Grey’s Anatomy.
Debbie Allen Awards and Nominations
Olivier Awards - 2010 - Best Revival  |
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| Tony Awards - 1986 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical | ||
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| Drama Desk Awards - 1980 - Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical |
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Debbie Allen News
Billy Porter, Questlove & More to be Featured in JUNETEENTH: A CELEBRATION OF FREEDOM at the Hollywood Bowlby Chloe Rabinowitz - May 20, 2022
Sunday, June 19, 2022 marks the anniversary of Black Independence Day in America—Juneteenth. In recognition of this day, a JUNETEENTH: A Celebration of Freedom will take place at the world-famous Hollywood Bowl on Sunday, June 19, featuring a diverse lineup of thoughtful, impactful, and essential Black artists.
BWW Interview: Sheléa's Fabulous WORLD: THROUGH THE EYES OF ALLEN & MARILYN BERGMANby Gil Kaan - May 18, 2022
A protégée of Quincy Jones and mentored by Stevie Wonder, singer Sheléa graces The Wallis stage with her one-nighter Pretty World: Through the Eyes of Alan & Marilyn Bergman June 25, 2022. Sheléa shared remembrances of her many high-profile events in her life leading up to her Bergmans tribute.
YoungArts Announces The 2022 U.S Presidential Scholars In The Artsby A.A. Cristi - May 12, 2022
YoungArts congratulates the 58th class of U.S. Presidential Scholars, with special acknowledgement to the 20 U.S. Presidential Scholars in the Arts (full list below) who are YoungArts award winners and were nominated for the honor by YoungArts. The U.S. Presidential Scholars award—one of the nation's highest honors for high school students who exemplify academic excellence, leadership qualities and community service—is presented on behalf of the President of the United States and honors up to 161 graduating high school seniors of high potential each year. Students who would like to be considered for U.S. Presidential Scholars in the Arts must be YoungArts award winners. Applications for the 2023 YoungArts competition will open on June 7, 2022 at youngarts.org/competition.
VIDEO: Jesse Williams & Jesse Tyler Ferguson Play the 'Broadway BFF Test' on WATCH WHAT HAPPENS LIVEby Michael Major - May 10, 2022
Jesse Williams and Jesse Tyler Ferguson sat down with Andy Cohen on Bravo's Watch What Happens Live last night to discuss their current Broadway run in Take Me Out. The pair was also joined by Julian Cihi, Hiram Delgado, Eduardo Ramos, and Carl Lundstedt, their fellow cast members from the show who also served as bartenders.
Scoop: Coming Up on a New Episode of GREY'S ANATOMY on ABC - Thursday, May 12, 2022by TV Scoop - May 5, 2022
Get all the scoop on GREY'S ANATOMY, airing on ABC on Thursday, May 12, 2022! Guest starring is Debbie Allen as Catherine Fox, Cedric Sanders as Simon Clark and BIANCA A. Santos as Kristen Clark. Plus, watch a clip from a recent episode now!
Robert Petkoff, Ta'Nika Gibson and Brandon Chu Will Lead CAMELOT at the Munyby Stephi Wild - May 5, 2022
The Muny announced today that Robert Petkoff, Ta'Nika Gibson and Brandon Chu will star in the enchanting and romantic legend, Lerner and Loewe's Camelot, June 22-28, 2022. This triumphant story is directed by Matt Kunkel, choreographed by Beth Crandall, with music direction by Abdul Hamid Royal.
Detroit's Carr Center Welcomes Back Debbie Allen To Lead Dance Academy Intensiveby Stephi Wild - May 3, 2022
Oliver Ragsdale, Jr., President and CEO of the Carr Center, the legacy Black arts presenter located in the heart of Detroit's downtown cultural district, today announces that multi-award-winning dancer, choreographer, actor, and director Debbie Allen will once again oversee The Carr's Summer Dance Intensive program for a fourth year.
BWW Exclusive: Debbie Allen Guest Stars on THE PROUD FAMILY: LOUDER & PROUDERby Michael Major - Apr 19, 2022
Debbie Allen will guest star on a new episode of The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder. BroadwayWorld is sharing an exclusive clip from the new episode, featuring Allen as Myrtle, an ostrich-riding cowgirl who raps about the barbecue food she will serve to the Proud Family. Watch the exclusive clip now!
Photos: BLUES FOR AN ALABAMA SKY Opens At Center Theatre Group/Mark Taper Forumby A.A. Cristi - Apr 14, 2022
The revival of Pearl Cleage's rich and beautiful work 'Blues for an Alabama Sky' opened Wednesday, April 13, 2022, at 8 p.m. at Center Theatre Group / Mark Taper Forum. Go inside the starry opening night below!
Diana DeGarmo & Ace Young to Lead the Cast of SKATES in Chicagoby Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 13, 2022
America’s next big musical sensation has its cast! American Idol favorites Diana DeGarmo and Ace Young will lead the incredible cast of the new musical, Skates.
Debbie Allen Videos
VIDEO: Jesse Williams & Jesse Tyler Ferguson Play the 'Broadway BFF Test' on WATCH WHAT HAPPENS LIVEby Michael Major - May 10, 2022
Jesse Williams and Jesse Tyler Ferguson sat down with Andy Cohen on Bravo's Watch What Happens Live last night to discuss their current Broadway run in Take Me Out. The pair was also joined by Julian Cihi, Hiram Delgado, Eduardo Ramos, and Carl Lundstedt, their fellow cast members from the show who also served as bartenders.
BWW Exclusive: Debbie Allen Guest Stars on THE PROUD FAMILY: LOUDER & PROUDERby Michael Major - Apr 19, 2022
Debbie Allen will guest star on a new episode of The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder. BroadwayWorld is sharing an exclusive clip from the new episode, featuring Allen as Myrtle, an ostrich-riding cowgirl who raps about the barbecue food she will serve to the Proud Family. Watch the exclusive clip now!
VIDEO: Dick Van Dyke & Chita Rivera Discuss Their Lives in the Theaterby Nicole Rosky - Oct 1, 2021
Watch as the longtime friends chat about Dick Van Dyke's career. Earlier this year, stage and screen legend Dick Van Dyke received a Kennedy Center Honor- which almost 20 years ago was also bestowed upon the equally legendary Chita Rivera. In the video, the friends chat about the significance of the honor, their shared experiences and the career and achievements of Van Dyke.
VIDEO: Dick Van Dyke on His Career in New Kennedy Center Honors Interview Clipby Stage Tube - Jul 13, 2021
The 2020 Kennedy Center Honors, which traditionally is held in early December each year, was postponed until May 2021 due to the ongoing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn more about the upcoming ceremony here!
VIDEO: Vanessa Hudgens Performs 'Fame' Honor Debbie Allen at the 2021 KENNEDY CENTER HONORSby Stage Tube - Jun 7, 2021
Watch the vibrant performance honoring Allen here, featuring a professional ensemble that mirrors the energy and precision of the dancers in the iconic original film.
VIDEO: Aaron Tveit, Laura Osnes, Derek Hough, & More Pay Tribute to Dick Van Dyke at THE KENNEDY CENTER HONORSby Stage Tube - Jun 7, 2021
In an additional honor, Derek Hough, Laura Osnes, Aaron Tveit, Pentatonix, and a vibrant danse ensemble recreated 'Step In Time' from Mary Poppins.
VIDEO: Watch Broadway Unite for the BROADWAY BACKWARDS Finale!by Stage Tube - Apr 1, 2021
“You Will Be Found” by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul is performed by Jenn Colella, Jay Armstrong Johnson and Cast Amy Adams, James Monroe Iglehart, Cheyenne Jackson, L Morgan Lee, Raymond J. Lee, Eric McCormack, Debra Messing, Ruthie Ann Miles, Brian Stokes Mitchell, and many more!
VIDEO: Mariah Carey, Kerry Washington & More Honor Debbie Allen in Celebration of DANCE DREAMS: HOT CHOCOLATE NUTCRACKERby Stage Tube - Dec 10, 2020
Mariah Carey, Dolly Parton, Shonda Rhimes, Kerry Washington and more send DEBBIE ALLEN kind words and virtual flowers in celebration of her new Netflix documentary, DANCE DREAMS: HOT CHOCOLATE NUTCRACKER.
VIDEO: Debbie Allen Talks About Making THE NUTCRACKER Inclusive on THE KELLY CLARKSON SHOWby Stage Tube - Nov 24, 2020
Debbie Allen is shaking up the ballet world with her new show that puts a modern and inclusive spin on 'The Nutcracker.'
VIDEO: See Debbie Allen in the Trailer for DANCE DREAMS: HOT CHOCOLATE NUTCRACKERby Stage Tube - Nov 12, 2020
From Shondaland, the Netflix documentary film Dance Dreams: Hot Chocolate Nutcracker shines a light on the work of trailblazing icon Debbie Allen and her reimagining of the classic ballet performed annually by the gifted students of the Debbie Allen Dance Academy (DADA).
