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Alvin Ailey

Birth Place: Rogers, TX, USA

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BIO

Dancer, director, choreographer, and activist who founded the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater.

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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
1962
Clarence Morris


[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1957
Ensemble/Other Roles

Lead Dancer

Ensemble/Other Roles

Lead Dancer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1954
Ensemble/Other Roles

Alvin

Ensemble/Other Roles

Alvin

Productions

 
[Broadway, 1969]
Choreographer

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News


Alvin Ailey Continues Holiday Engagement At New York City Center With World Premieres And Special Programs
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 15, 2025

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater will continue its New York City Center holiday engagement with world premieres, All New programs, Ailey Classics, and multiple performances of Revelations.
Antonia Franceschi Appointed Interim AD At New York Theatre Ballet
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 15, 2025

Antonia Franceschi has been appointed Interim Artistic Director at New York Theatre Ballet. Franceschi's appointment fills the role of former artistic director Steven Melendez who stepped down in November 2025.
Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Santa Barbara Awards; SHREK Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 15, 2025

The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Santa Barbara Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Martha Graham Dance Company to Celebrate 100th Anniversary Season At The Auditorium
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 15, 2025

The Auditorium will present the Martha Graham Dance Company in a one-night-only performance. Martha Graham Dance Company is celebrating its 100th Anniversary this season.
Ailey’s New York City Center Season Continues With Two World Premieres And AILEY & JAMISON TRIBUTE Program
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 8, 2025

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater will continue its New York City Center holiday engagement with two world premieres and the debut of an Ailey & Jamison Tribute program.
Latest Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Santa Barbara Awards; Central Coast Theatre Company Leads Favorite Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Dec 8, 2025

The latest standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Santa Barbara Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Video: Alvin Ailey Celebrates At Opening Night Gala Featuring Honorary Chair And Honored Guest Ciara
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 4, 2025

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater has opened its 2025–26 season with a gala evening honoring Board Chair Daria L. Wallach and featuring appearances by Ciara and Colman Domingo. See video from inside the celebration.
Misty Copeland"Curated Ballet Festival and More Set for The Joyce 2026 Spring/Summer Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 2, 2025

The Joyce Theater Foundation has revealed its programming for the Spring/Summer 2026 season in the newly named Tino & Rajika Puri Auditorium at The Joyce Theater.
First Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Santa Barbara Awards; CABARET Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 1, 2025

The first standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Santa Barbara Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Kicks Off Milestone Season With Opening Night Gala
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 26, 2025

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater‘s 2025-26 season–which raises the curtain on AILEY's next era under the leadership of new Artistic Director Alicia Graf Mack, the renowned dancer and educator.
Student Blog: Being Black in the Art-o-Sphere
by Student Blogger: Cameron Grace Stevens - Nov 25, 2025

Many of the pioneers of the media and art we see today were Black. Period.
Jacob's Pillow Unveils First Wave Of Programming For Festival 2026
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 18, 2025

Jacob's Pillow's beloved summer dance festival in the Berkshires, returning to a ten-week schedule next summer, will include week-long engagements in the Ted Shawn Theatre by Martha Graham Dance Company in the company's 100th anniversary year.
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Launches 2025 Season Under New Artistic Director Alicia Graf Mack
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 14, 2025

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater will begin a new chapter this December as Alicia Graf Mack leads her first season as Artistic Director. The company’s 2025 engagement at New York City Center will feature world premieres, a company premiere by Medhi Walerski, and a new production of Judith Jamison’s A Case of You.
AILEY II Will Return To The Adrienne Arsht Center In January 2026
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 13, 2025

Ailey II will appear at the Adrienne Arsht Center’s Knight Concert Hall on January 9, 2026, for a one-night performance featuring world premieres and repertory works under Artistic Director Francesca Harper.
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Will Open Its 2025 Holiday Season With December Gala
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 13, 2025

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater will launch its five-week holiday engagement at New York City Center with an Opening Night Gala on December 3, marking the first season under Artistic Director Alicia Graf Mack.
Dancer Hope Boykin Honored at The 92nd Street Y, New York’s Extraordinary Women Awards
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 5, 2025

Hope Boykin was honored with the Inspiration Through the Arts Award at The 92nd Street Y, New York’s Extraordinary Women Awards, featuring a surprise performance of her work “Again, Ave.”
Bruce Wood Dance Dallas to Present GLOW at Moody Performance Hall
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 5, 2025

Bruce Wood Dance Dallas will present GLOW, featuring works by Robert Battle, Lar Lubovitch, and Bruce Wood, November 21–23, 2025, at Moody Performance Hall.
Matthew Whitaker to be Honored With Wharton Arts' Trailblazer Award
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 4, 2025

Jazz pianist, composer, and music advocate Matthew Whitaker will be honored with Wharton Arts' Trailblazer Award at the upcoming “Arise to the Occasion Gala”.
Richard A. Freeman, Jr. Named Artistic Director Of Dallas Black Dance Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Nov 3, 2025

The Board of Directors of Dallas Black Dance Theatre have announced the appointment of Richard A. Freeman, Jr. as Artistic Director. Learn more about him here!
ALEX WAKIM: SOUNDS OF CLAIRE Comes to 54 Below
by Stephi Wild - Oct 27, 2025

54 Below will present Alex Wakim in “Alex Wakim: Sounds of Claire” in December. Composer Alex Wakim will present a live version of Sounds of Claire to 54 Below.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Alvin Ailey been in?

Alvin Ailey has appeared on Broadway in 3 shows.

How many West End shows has Alvin Ailey been in?

Alvin Ailey has not appeared in the West End.

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