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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

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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REVIVAL 9: NEIGHBORHOOD STORIES Free Site-Specific Performances And Workshops Begin In June
by A.A. Cristi - May 21, 2025

Dances for a Variable Population will present its 2025 summer production of REVIVAL 9: Neighborhood Stories—a free, outdoor, site-specific dance series celebrating the lives, histories, and cultural legacies of older New Yorkers across the city.
City Center Unveils Dance Lineup for 2025 - 2026 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 20, 2025

NEW YORK CITY CENTER will present the largest number of dance engagements in the institution’s recent history as part of the 2025 – 2026 Season. See the lineup here and learn more!
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Will Skip Annual Kennedy Center Run
by Joshua Wright - May 20, 2025

The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater will not appear in the Kennedy Center’s upcoming season, citing a new global opportunity. The announcement follows leadership changes and controversy at the Washington arts institution.
Bridging Cultures Through Dance: Sara Alessia Giannini's Path
by Felicitas de la Fare - May 19, 2025

Sara Alessia Giannini, a 26-year-old modern dancer from Bari, Italy, has established herself as an prominent performer in New York City’s dance scene. With a foundation rooted in European training and a clear artistic identity, Alessia is earning attention through lead roles and solo performances in both artistic and culturally significant productions across the city.
Hubbard Street Dance Chicago's Season 47 Spotlight Ball Raises Over $580,000 And Honors Nicole Fosse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 16, 2025

On Thursday, May 15, Hubbard Street Dance Chicago celebrated its Season 47 Spotlight Ball with an unforgettable evening of dance, celebration and philanthropy. Learn more here!
Celebrate Norway's National Day At 54 Below This Week
by A.A. Cristi - May 15, 2025

54 BELOW will present singer Annette Berning, pianist Savannah Bergli and dancer & choreographer Ingeborg Kolstad in a cabaret concert celebrating Norway's national day, May 17th on May 17th 2025 at 9:30pm.
Tickets To Go On Sale This Week For NJPAC Dance Season Featuring Alvin Ailey and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 14, 2025

The New Jersey Performing Arts Center's 2025-26 Season of Dance is set to include World Premieres by New Jersey Ballet, New Jersey Debut of Tango After Dark, and more. Tickets will go on sale on Friday, May 16, 2025, at 10:00 a.m.
Stars To Perform With Special Guests Grasser Live At Asbury Lanes
by A.A. Cristi - May 13, 2025

Prudential North to Shore Festival is set to rock the Jersey Shore on Saturday, June 21, at 8:00 p.m. with Canadian indie rock band Stars and special guests Asbury's own Grasser at the iconic Asbury Lanes.
BroadwayWorld Classifieds 5/8/2025; Jobs In Costuming, Choreography, Marketing & More.
by Sidney Paterra - May 8, 2025

This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 5/8/2025 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.
Jacob's Pillow Will Host Free Livestreams All Summer
by Stephi Wild - May 8, 2025

This summer, wherever you are, the Pillow is live. Jacob's Pillow Live returns as a bold digital initiative connecting global audiences to the energy, creativity, and community of the nation's longest-running dance festival.
INSIDE GIOVANNI'S ROOM Comes to Sadler's Wells East
by Stephi Wild - May 7, 2025

Leeds-based Phoenix Dance Theatre will present Inside Giovanni’s Room at Sadler’s Wells East as part of a UK tour. Learn more about the upcoming performance here!
COCA Pre-Professional Dance Companies Perform Season-Culminating Repertoire At Verve
by A.A. Cristi - May 3, 2025

COCA’s Pre-Professional Division dance companies, COCAdance and Ballet Eclectica, will present new choreographic works from renowned guest artists and COCA’s esteemed dance faculty for their annual spring repertoire, Verve, May 9–11, 2025.
BroadwayWorld Classifieds 5/1/2025; Jobs In Lighting, Sound and More
by - May 1, 2025

This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 5/1/2025 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.
Alvin Ailey Will Return to NJPAC to Celebrate the Life and Legacy of Judith Jamison
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2025

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater will return to the New Jersey Performing Arts Center on Mother's Day Weekend as the final stop on its coast-to-coast 2025 United States tour in a season celebrating Artistic Director Emerita Judith Jamison.
Solenn Etienne: The Caribbean-Born Artist Shaping New York’s Contemporary Dance Scene
by Felicitas de la Fare - Apr 28, 2025

New York City continues to serve as a magnet for global talent, and few artists exemplify this more powerfully than Solenn, a dynamic professional dancer and choreographer whose career has already marked her as a distinguished solo artist on both sides of the Atlantic. Originally from the French Caribbean island of Guadeloupe, Solenn is quickly becoming a recognized force in the New York dance community, with a growing list of leading performances, choreographic works, and artistic accomplishments that speak to her exceptional talent and deep creative voice.
Tom Francis, Helen J Shen and More Honored With The Clive Barnes Award
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 28, 2025

The Clive Barnes Foundation has revealed the 2024 Honored Artists for The Clive Barnes Award in Dance and Theatre. See who is being honored and learn more about the awards!
Smuin's 25/26 Season to Feature Ballets by Justin Peck and Alejandro Cerrudo and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 25, 2025

Smuin Contemporary Ballet has revealed its lineup for its 32nd season, its first curated by Artistic Director Amy Seiwert. See the full season here and learn how to purchase tickets.
60s Inspired BEA HIVE BASH Returns to The Auditorium In June
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 24, 2025

The Bea Hive Bash at The Auditorium, celebrating the legacy of Beatrice “Bea” Spachner, the patron responsible for rescuing the historic building from being demolished in the 1960's, this year's iteration of The Auditorium's annual summer party is a fab 60's-themed bash paying homage to The Auditorium's triumphant grand re-opening night in 1967.
BroadwayWorld Classifieds 4/24/2025; Jobs In Costumes, Props and More
by - Apr 24, 2025

This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 4/24/2025 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.
Meet The Winners of The Music Center's 37th Annual Spotlight Performing Arts Competition
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 24, 2025

The Music Center has announced 14 rising stars from across Southern California as the Grand Prize winners in its 37th Annual Spotlight program, a nationally acclaimed free performing arts competition and scholarship program for high school students.

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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