Donald Byrd
Latest News on Donald Byrd:
Michael John Garcés Named Executive Board President Stage Directors and Choreographers Society (Nov 19, 2025)
Daniel Gwirtzman Dance Company to Present FRAMING MENERBES (Sep 25, 2025)
Daniel Gwirtzman Dance Company Will Present FRAMING MÉNERBES in Binghamton, Ann Arbor, and Ithaca (Sep 13, 2025)
Michael John Garcés Named Executive Board President Stage Directors and Choreographers Society (Nov 19, 2025)
Daniel Gwirtzman Dance Company to Present FRAMING MENERBES (Sep 25, 2025)
Daniel Gwirtzman Dance Company Will Present FRAMING MÉNERBES in Binghamton, Ann Arbor, and Ithaca (Sep 13, 2025)
BIO
Donald Byrd has been the artistic director of Spectrum Dance Theater, a dance company and school based in Seattle, since 2002.
Productions
Awards and Nominations
Tony Awards - 2006 - Best Choreography
Donald Byrd, The Color Purple
Videos
Video: The Ladies of THE OUTSIDERS Show Off Their Broadway Crib
by Joey Mervis - 2024-12-11 14:23:03
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
News
Michael John Garcés Named Executive Board President Stage Directors and Choreographers Society
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 19, 2025
Stage Directors and Choreographers Society has elected Michael John Garcés as Executive Board President at its Annual Membership Meeting.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 19, 2025
Stage Directors and Choreographers Society has elected Michael John Garcés as Executive Board President at its Annual Membership Meeting.
Daniel Gwirtzman Dance Company to Present FRAMING MENERBES
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 25, 2025
Daniel Gwirtzman Dance Company will present Framing Ménerbes in Johnson City, New York. The screening will be followed by a Q&A with Daniel Gwirtzman and special guest Eli Horwatt.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 25, 2025
Daniel Gwirtzman Dance Company will present Framing Ménerbes in Johnson City, New York. The screening will be followed by a Q&A with Daniel Gwirtzman and special guest Eli Horwatt.
Daniel Gwirtzman Dance Company Will Present FRAMING MÉNERBES in Binghamton, Ann Arbor, and Ithaca
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 13, 2025
Daniel Gwirtzman Dance Company has announced upcoming presentations of Framing Ménerbes in Binghamton, NY (October 15), Ann Arbor, MI (October 25), and Ithaca, NY (November 2). Each screening will be followed by a live Q&A with a guest speaker.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 13, 2025
Daniel Gwirtzman Dance Company has announced upcoming presentations of Framing Ménerbes in Binghamton, NY (October 15), Ann Arbor, MI (October 25), and Ithaca, NY (November 2). Each screening will be followed by a live Q&A with a guest speaker.
Music of Remembrance Unveils 2025"26 Season COURAGE & CONSCIENCE
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 29, 2025
Music of Remembrance (MOR) has announced its 2025–26 season, continuing its mission to confront injustice through the lens of music, memory, and social conscience.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 29, 2025
Music of Remembrance (MOR) has announced its 2025–26 season, continuing its mission to confront injustice through the lens of music, memory, and social conscience.
Laura & Linda Benanti and More to Perform at 54 Below Next Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 11, 2025
Next week, 54 BELOW, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Laura and Linda Benanti, and more! See the full lineup here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 11, 2025
Next week, 54 BELOW, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Laura and Linda Benanti, and more! See the full lineup here!
Jim Saltzman Appointed Dean Of Jazz Arts At Manhattan School Of Music
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 24, 2025
Renowned international music conservatory Manhattan School of Music has announced that acclaimed composer, conductor, and saxophonist Jim Saltzman has been appointed Dean of the School's prestigious Jazz Arts division, effective July 1, 2025.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 24, 2025
Renowned international music conservatory Manhattan School of Music has announced that acclaimed composer, conductor, and saxophonist Jim Saltzman has been appointed Dean of the School's prestigious Jazz Arts division, effective July 1, 2025.
Daniel Gwirtzman Dance Company to Present FRAMING MÉNERBES Film Screening And Reception
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 18, 2025
Daniel Gwirtzman Dance Company will present the US premiere of Framing Ménerbes: Film Screening and Reception. Learn more and see how to attend the event here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 18, 2025
Daniel Gwirtzman Dance Company will present the US premiere of Framing Ménerbes: Film Screening and Reception. Learn more and see how to attend the event here!
Darrian Ford Brings A RELUCTANT STAR To 54 Below In July
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 4, 2025
Broadway and recording artist Darrian Ford will bring his new show A Reluctant Star to 54 Below on Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 9:30 p.m. The program explores themes of self-doubt, depression, and eventual self-acceptance through a mix of musical theater, jazz, and soul.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 4, 2025
Broadway and recording artist Darrian Ford will bring his new show A Reluctant Star to 54 Below on Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 9:30 p.m. The program explores themes of self-doubt, depression, and eventual self-acceptance through a mix of musical theater, jazz, and soul.
SWAN LAKE, SHERLOCK and More Set for Nashville Ballet 2025 Season
by A.A. Cristi - May 6, 2025
Nashville Ballet has announced the lineup for their 2025-26 season under the artistic direction of Nick Mullikin. Nashville Ballet invites audiences to join them for their 40th Season – The Ruby Season.
by A.A. Cristi - May 6, 2025
Nashville Ballet has announced the lineup for their 2025-26 season under the artistic direction of Nick Mullikin. Nashville Ballet invites audiences to join them for their 40th Season – The Ruby Season.
Nashville Ballet Unveils 2025-26 Season with IF I CAN DREAM, SWAN LAKE & More
by Josh Sharpe - May 5, 2025
Nashville Ballet has announced their exceptional lineup for their 2025-26 season under the artistic direction of Nick Mullikin. Productions include If I Can Dream, Nutcracker, Swan Lake, and Sherlock.
by Josh Sharpe - May 5, 2025
Nashville Ballet has announced their exceptional lineup for their 2025-26 season under the artistic direction of Nick Mullikin. Productions include If I Can Dream, Nutcracker, Swan Lake, and Sherlock.
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.
Catherine Tharin Dance To Present The World Premiere Of IN THE WAKE OF YES In June
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 22, 2025
This June, choreographer Catherine Tharin will premiere In the Wake of Yes, a work for four dancers featuring a film by award-winning filmmaker Lora Robertson, and music by renowned composer and jazz pianist Joel Forrester, who will play live.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 22, 2025
This June, choreographer Catherine Tharin will premiere In the Wake of Yes, a work for four dancers featuring a film by award-winning filmmaker Lora Robertson, and music by renowned composer and jazz pianist Joel Forrester, who will play live.
100th Class of Guggenheim Fellows Unveiled for 2025
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 15, 2025
The Board of Trustees of the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation has appointed the 100th class of Guggenheim Fellows, including 198 distinguished individuals working across 53 disciplines
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 15, 2025
The Board of Trustees of the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation has appointed the 100th class of Guggenheim Fellows, including 198 distinguished individuals working across 53 disciplines
The National Center for Choreography-Akron to Present DANCING LAB: INTERGENERATIONAL PARTNERS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 3, 2025
The National Center for Choreography-Akron will present an artist talk at the Cummings Center for the History of Psychology to mark the culmination of its Dancing Lab: Intergenerational Partners. Learn how to attend.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 3, 2025
The National Center for Choreography-Akron will present an artist talk at the Cummings Center for the History of Psychology to mark the culmination of its Dancing Lab: Intergenerational Partners. Learn how to attend.
Ballet West Unveils 2025-26 Season Featuring WEST SIDE STORY SUITE and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 1, 2025
Ballet West has revealed its 2025-26 season with seven productions, including West Side Story Suite and more. See the full season and learn how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 1, 2025
Ballet West has revealed its 2025-26 season with seven productions, including West Side Story Suite and more. See the full season and learn how to purchase tickets.
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.
Dayton Opera Unveils Star-Studded Cast And Conductors For Verdi's AIDA
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 26, 2025
The Dayton Performing Arts Alliance has announced the cast and conductors for Dayton Opera's upcoming production of Verdi's Aida at the Schuster Center.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 26, 2025
The Dayton Performing Arts Alliance has announced the cast and conductors for Dayton Opera's upcoming production of Verdi's Aida at the Schuster Center.
José Luis Valenzuela Awarded SDCF Gordon Davidson Award for Lifetime Achievement and Distinguished Service in the American Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Feb 20, 2025
Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation has announced that director José Luis Valenzuela has received its 2024 Gordon Davidson Award. Named in honor of the founding artistic director of Los Angeles’s Center Theatre Group .
by Stephi Wild - Feb 20, 2025
Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation has announced that director José Luis Valenzuela has received its 2024 Gordon Davidson Award. Named in honor of the founding artistic director of Los Angeles’s Center Theatre Group .
Riverside Opera Company Black Voices to Celebrate Black History Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 2, 2025
Celebrating Black History Month, the Riverside Opera Company's live performance of ROC Black Voices features Black musicians, vocalists, dancers and poets who have performed around the globe.
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 2, 2025
Celebrating Black History Month, the Riverside Opera Company's live performance of ROC Black Voices features Black musicians, vocalists, dancers and poets who have performed around the globe.
Lane Czaplinski Will Lead Charlotte Street as Interim Executive Director
by Stephi Wild - Jan 3, 2025
Charlotte Street has engaged Lane Czaplinski to be its Interim Executive Director as it transitions from the formative leadership of outgoing director Amy Kligman over the last nine years.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 3, 2025
Charlotte Street has engaged Lane Czaplinski to be its Interim Executive Director as it transitions from the formative leadership of outgoing director Amy Kligman over the last nine years.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What awards has Donald Byrd been nominated for?
and Best Choreography (Tony Awards) for The Color Purple.
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