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William Forsythe STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
2008
Performer


William Forsythe Awards and Nominations

Olivier Awards - 2002 - Outstanding Achievement in Dance

William ForsytheArtifact and Eidos: Telos


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Olivier Awards - 1999 - Outstanding Achievement in Dance

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Queer The Ballet In Partnership Baruch Performing Arts Center Presents DREAM OF A COMMON LANGUAGE


Experience the world premiere of DREAM OF A COMMON LANGUAGE by Queer the Ballet at Baruch Performing Arts Center. This new ballet, inspired by lesbian writer and activist Adrienne Rich, runs from June 21 to 23, 2024.

Queer The Ballet Will Present DREAM OF A COMMON LANGUAGE This June


Queer the Ballet presents the world premiere of Dream of a Common Language. Dream of a Common Language is a new evening-length ballet inspired by lesbian writer and activist Adrienne Rich's 1978 poetry collection by the same name.

Leading Ballet Stars Come Together For Debut Of World Ballet Festival


Join the world's top ballet stars as they come together for the inaugural World Ballet Festival.

Boston Ballet Presents SPRING EXPERIENCE Concert This May


Experience the magic of spring with Boston Ballet's latest performance, featuring works by William Forsythe, Jiří Kylián, and a world premiere by Ken Ossola.

New York City Ballet 2024 Spring Season To Include Works From Balanchine And More


New York City Ballet's 75th anniversary celebration will continue with the 2024 Spring Season which will open on Tuesday, April 23 and conclude with a week-long run, May 28 through June 2, of Balanchine's full-length production of A Midsummer Night's Dream.

The Joffrey Ballet And Kartemquin Films Announce Film Documenting 2024 'Winning Works' Choreographers


Discover the journey of 2024's 'Winning Works' choreographers in a feature-length film by Joffrey Ballet and Kartemquin Films, showcasing the artistry and passion behind their phenomenal performances.

Video: Trailer For NYC Ballet's 2024 Spring Performance THE FUTURE


Get a first look at NYC Ballet's spate of contemporary works, including two world premieres, anchored by repertory hallmarks at the vanguard of their eras. 

Photos: Go Inside DANCE MASTERPIECES at the Academy of Music


Check out photos from DANCE MASTERPIECES at Academy Of Music, featuring works by Alvin Ailey, William Forsythe, and Twyla Tharp here!

Kansas City Ballet Announces ALICE (IN WONDERLAND) And More for 2024-2025 Season


Discover the upcoming 2024-2025 season of the Kansas City Ballet, featuring a diverse range of performances that blend classic and contemporary styles.

Review: NEW YORK CITY BALLET: MIXED BILL, Sadler's Wells


New York City Ballet are at Sadler’s Wells for the very first time, and returning to London for the first time since 2008 in a rare event for dance fans in the capital. Now under the direction of Jonathan Stafford, they arrive with a diverse quadruple bill, presumably designed to offer something for everyone. NYCB boasts some of the finest dancers in the world, they are precise technicians who have honed their craft and have a unique identity but the overall effect lacks the punch audiences will be craving after such a long absence.

Ailey II Celebrates Golden Anniversary Season at The Joyce Theater in April


Fresh on the heels of a successful world tour, Ailey II, the celebrated second company to Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, returns to The Joyce Theater from April 9 – 14 with a golden anniversary celebratory program.

Dance Theatre of Harlem Appoints Fatima Jones as Chief Marketing and Communications Officer


The internationally acclaimed Dance Theatre of Harlem has announced the addition of Fatima Jones. Joining the organization as Chief Marketing and Communications Officer ahead of its annual home season at New York City Center, Ms. Jones assumes her role alongside DTH's longtime guiding lights Executive Director Anna Glass and recently appointed Artistic Director Robert Garland.

Les Ballets De Monte Carlo To Return To New Orleans With A LAC �" SWAN LAKE, A Reimagining Of The Classic Fairy Tale


The New Orleans Ballet Association will continue its 2023-24 Main Stage Season of dance on March 2, 2024, with Les Ballets de Monte Carlo in LAC (Swan Lake) at the Mahalia Jackson Theater. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Ballet Tech to Present 30th Anniversary Kids Dance at the Joyce


Ballet Tech will return to The Joyce Theater for the 30th anniversary of its Kids Dance student performance troupe, May 30–June 2. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Inaugural Cohort Revealed For Rose Choreographic School


The inaugural cohort of Rose Choreographic School, which will be based at Sadler’s Wells’ new venue Sadler’s Wells East, has been announced. Learn more about the 13 artists here!

Joffrey Academy's Winning Works Returns to the MCA


The Joffrey Academy of Dance, Official School of The Joffrey Ballet, will present four world premieres for the 14th annual Winning Works Choreographic Competition. Learn more about the programming here!

Dance Theatre of Harlem Returns to New York City Center in April


Dance Theatre of Harlem is set to return to New York City Center for its annual Vision Gala and homecoming season, celebrating its continued vision for the world of classical dance. Learn more about the upcoming programming here!

Review: MERE MORTALS at San Francisco Ballet


What did our critic think of MERE MORTALS at San Francisco Ballet? BroadwayWorld reviews the world premiere of 'Mere Mortals' at San Francisco Ballet, a wildly ambitious collaboration between much in-demand choreographer Aszure Barton and composer Sam Shepherd.

New York City Ballet Unveils 2024 Winter Season Featuring World Premieres & More


New York City Ballet will open its 2024 Winter Season on Tuesday, January 23 with a program of works by Jerome Robbins, the Company’s Co-Founding Choreographer.

Ailey II, The Next Generation Of Dance, Leaps Into Its 50th Anniversary With A World Tour And New York Season


Ailey II, the next generation of dance, will mark its 50th anniversary of bringing “off-the-charts energy” to the stage by embarking on a world tour from January 20 – May 19, inspiring audiences from Rotterdam, Netherlands to Kansas City, Missouri.

William Forsythe FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has William Forsythe been nominated for?

William Forsythe has been nominated for the Outstanding Achievement in Dance at the Olivier Awards for his work in Artifact and Eidos: Telos. He has also been nominated for the Outstanding Achievement in Dance for Production Season.

What awards has William Forsythe won?

William Forsythe has won the Olivier Award for Outstanding Achievement in Dance for the production season.

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