Nikki Feirt Atkins

Photos: First Rehearsal of The York Theatre's GOTTA DANCE With American Dance Machine
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 30, 2025

THE YORK THEATRE and AMERICAN DANCE MACHINE, in association with Riki Kane Larimer, present GOTTA DANCE, Co-Directed by Nikki Feirt Atkins (Producing Artistic Director of American Dance Machine for the 21st Century) and Randy Skinner (42nd Street, White Christmas, Dames at Sea). Check out photos from inside the show's first rehearsal.

Jessica Lee Goldyn And More Announced In The York Theatre's GOTTA DANCE
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 22, 2025

The York Theatre Company and American Dance Machine will present Gotta Dance, co-directed by Nikki Feirt Atkins and Randy Skinner. The production will run from November 25 through December 28, 2025.

Photos: DO40's CHICAGO 50th Anniversary Concert At 54 Below
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 20, 2025

Dancers Over 40 began their fourth decade as an organization with a celebration of the 50th Anniversary of CHICAGO; past, present and future, honoring Bob Fosse, Gwen Verdon, Chita Rivera, Jerry Orbach and Ann Reinking, with original and revival cast members, hosted by Golden Globe nominee and former revival Roxie Hart, Marilu Henner. Check out photos from the show.

Video: Tony Yazbeck, Jelani Remy, and More at The York Theatre 2025 Spring Gala
by Stephi Wild - May 23, 2025

The York Theatre recently celebrated their Spring Gala, a special one-night-only concert at The Theater at St. Jeans. Check out highlights from the event in the video here!

Photos: Inside The York Theatre 2025 Spring Gala
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Mar 26, 2025

The York Theatre recently celebrated their Spring Gala, a special one-night-only concert at The Theater at St. Jeans. Check out photos from the event.

Video: Watch Jessica Lee Goldyn Perform 'Music & the Mirror' The York Theatre 2025 Spring Gala
by Michael Major - Mar 25, 2025

Jessica Lee Goldyn has shared a video of her performance of 'The Music & the Mirror' from A Chorus Line at the York Theatre 2025 Spring Gala. Watch her perform the Michael Bennett-staged musical number below, along with Tony Yazbeck as Zach. 

Karen Ziemba and Jelani Remy to Join York Theatre Spring Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 6, 2025

The York Theatre has revealed addition performers for their Spring Gala, a special one-night-only concert, including Karen Ziemba, Jelani Remy and more. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Ben Vereen, Christine Pedi, and Tony Yazbeck to Join York Theatre Spring Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 12, 2025

The York Theatre will present their Spring Gala, a special one-night-only concert featuring Ben Vereen, Christine Pedi, and Tony Yazbeck. Learn more about the event and see how to purchase tickets.

American Dance Machine For The 21st Century Receives NYSCA Grant For 2023
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 16, 2022

American Dance Machine for the 21st Century (ADM21) has announced a grant award totaling $30,000 from the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) to support the recovery of the nonprofit arts and culture sector. Following New York State's historic investment for the arts, NYSCA has awarded $90 million since Spring 2022 to a record number of artists and organizations across the state. 

VIDEO: Tony Yazbeck & Melanie Moore Perform 'The Best Things Happen When You're Dancing'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 13, 2022

American Dance Machine for the 21st Century has released its next video, “The Best Things Happen When You’re Dancing” from the Broadway musical Irving Berlin’s White Christmas, with music and lyrics by Irving Berlin.

American Dance Machine for the 21st Century Awarded $49,500 by NYSCA
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 21, 2021

American Dance Machine for the 21st Century (ADM21) announced today a grant award totaling $49,500 from the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) to support the recovery of the nonprofit arts and culture sector.

VIDEO: Cady Huffman & THE WILL ROGERS FOLLIES Cast Members Perform 'Our Favorite Son'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 18, 2021

American Dance Machine for the 21st Century has released its latest joyous virtual video, “Our Favorite Son” from the Broadway musical The Will Rogers Follies, performed by Tony Award winner Cady Huffman in the role of Will Rogers, and 10 original Broadway cast members, along with 10 of ADM21’s featured dancers.

Cady Huffman to Lead ADM21 in “Our Favorite Son” From THE WILL ROGERS FOLLIES
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 5, 2021

American Dance Machine for the 21st Century will release its latest joyous virtual video, “Our Favorite Son” from the Broadway musical The Will Rogers Follies, performed by Cady Huffman in the role of Will Rogers, and 10 original Broadway cast members, along with 10 of ADM21's featured dancers.

VIDEO: New York City Dancers Perform 'Moses Supposes' in New Short Film Directed by Caleb Teicher
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 4, 2021

American Dance Machine for the 21st Century has released its latest incredibly imaginative virtual video, “Moses Supposes” from the movie Singin’ In The Rain, performed by 8 terrific tap dancers around New York City.  

VIDEO: American Dance Machine For the 21st Century Performs 'T'aint Nobody's Biz-ness If I Do' From BULLETS OVER BROADWAY
by Stephi Wild - Jul 20, 2021

Performers include Clyde Alves, Phillip A. Attmore, Michael Biren, Jim Borstelmann, Preston Truman Boyd, Lamont Brown, Barry Busby, Joshua Buscher, Andrew Cao, Jake Corcoran, Casey Garvin, Dan Horn, Jess Leprotto, Kevin Ligon, Brian Martin, Paul Mcgill, Bobby Pestka, Jonalyn Saxer, Angelo Soriano, Kevin Worley, Richard Riaz Yoder, and Bradley Allan Zarr.

VIDEO: Dancers Perform COOL From WEST SIDE STORY Around New York City in New Video Directed by Josh Bergasse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 4, 2021

American Dance Machine for the 21st Century has released its next virtual video, “Cool” from West Side Story, performed by 10 extraordinary dancers around New York City. “Cool” was directed by Tony Award nominee Joshua Bergasse, with choreography by Jerome Robbins recreated by Robert La Fosse.

Virtual Theatre Today: Friday, January 8- with Donna McKechnie, Isaac Mizrahi and More!
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 8, 2021

Today (January 8) in live streaming: Isaac Mizrahi at the Carlyle, Donna McKechnie on Stars in the House, and so much more!

VIDEO: Watch Donna McKechnie and American Dance Machine on Stars in the House- Live at 8pm!
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 8, 2021

Stars in the House continues tonight (8pm) with a celebration of Donna McKechnie and The American Dance Machine with Nikki Feirt Atkins, Darius Barnes, Taeler Cyrus, Alex Debarr, Douglas Denoff, Alyssa Epstein, Sara Esty, Jess LeProtto, Donna McKechnie, Sarah Meahl and Georgina Pazcoguin.

Wake Up With BWW 1/8: MEAN GIRLS Will Not Re-Open, and More
by Stephi Wild - Jan 8, 2021

Today's top stories: Mean Girls will not reopen, sneak peek at Wayne Brady's concert with Seth Rudetsky, Spamalot movie adaptation acquired by Paramount, and more!

VIDEO: Watch 27 Broadway Dancers Unite with ADM21 to Take on 'The Music and the Mirror'
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 23, 2020

With Broadway performances on hold since March 12, 2020 and ballet companies on hold, the entire dance community looks forward to resuming performances and welcoming audiences safely back into the magical world of live dance and theater.  We all need “Somebody to Dance For!”