Alvin Ailey
Dancer, director, choreographer, and activist who founded the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater.
Date of Birth: January 05, 1931 (95)
Birth Place: Rogers, TX, USA
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Video: Alvin Ailey Celebrates At Opening Night Gala Featuring Honorary Chair And Honored Guest Ciara
by A.A. Cristi - 2025-12-04 21:17:53
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Ailey II to Launch 27-City Tour Featuring World Premiere by Francesca Harper
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 2, 2026
Ailey II will tour 27 US cities from September 22, 2026, to April 11, 2027, presenting a world premiere by Francesca Harper and works by Alvin Ailey and Ronald K. Brown, concluding with a New York run March 31–April 11.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 2, 2026
Ailey II will tour 27 US cities from September 22, 2026, to April 11, 2027, presenting a world premiere by Francesca Harper and works by Alvin Ailey and Ronald K. Brown, concluding with a New York run March 31–April 11.
New York Theatre Ballet to Present UNCAGED+ and HOMAGE at Danspace Project
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 1, 2026
New York Theatre Ballet will open its first season under Antonia Franceschi with performances at Danspace Project, featuring UNCAGED+, the American premiere of HOMAGE, and SHORT RIDE OUT.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 1, 2026
New York Theatre Ballet will open its first season under Antonia Franceschi with performances at Danspace Project, featuring UNCAGED+, the American premiere of HOMAGE, and SHORT RIDE OUT.
Carbonell Awards Names Three Educators Winners of Howard Kleinberg Award
by Stephi Wild - Sep 1, 2026
The Carbonell Awards named Gary Cadwallader, Jairo Ontiveros and Lori Slade Sessions joint recipients of the Howard Kleinberg Award, honoring contributions to arts education in South Florida theatre.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 1, 2026
The Carbonell Awards named Gary Cadwallader, Jairo Ontiveros and Lori Slade Sessions joint recipients of the Howard Kleinberg Award, honoring contributions to arts education in South Florida theatre.
Palm Desert Choreography Festival Reveals Finalists, and Will Honor Dwight Rhoden With Lifetime Achievement
by Stephi Wild - Aug 31, 2026
The McCallum Theatre's Palm Desert Choreography Festival has selected 24 finalists and will honor Dwight Rhoden of COMPLEXIONS Contemporary Ballet with its Lifetime Achievement Award.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 31, 2026
The McCallum Theatre's Palm Desert Choreography Festival has selected 24 finalists and will honor Dwight Rhoden of COMPLEXIONS Contemporary Ballet with its Lifetime Achievement Award.
EVIDENCE to Perform WHERE THE LIGHT SHINES THROUGH at Kaatsbaan Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 26, 2026
Ronald K. Brown/EVIDENCE will perform on Kaatsbaan Cultural Park's outdoor Mountain Stage in Tivoli, New York, presenting WHERE THE LIGHT SHINES THROUGH and TORCH as part of the venue's Annual Festival.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 26, 2026
Ronald K. Brown/EVIDENCE will perform on Kaatsbaan Cultural Park's outdoor Mountain Stage in Tivoli, New York, presenting WHERE THE LIGHT SHINES THROUGH and TORCH as part of the venue's Annual Festival.
NILE RODGERS & CHIC to Perform at DKMS Gala at Cipriani Wall Street
by Rachel Stone - Aug 26, 2026
DKMS will host its 20th annual gala at Cipriani Wall Street in New York, featuring a concert from Nile Rodgers & CHIC and a performance by New York City Ballet principal dancer Joseph Gordon.
by Rachel Stone - Aug 26, 2026
DKMS will host its 20th annual gala at Cipriani Wall Street in New York, featuring a concert from Nile Rodgers & CHIC and a performance by New York City Ballet principal dancer Joseph Gordon.
EVIDENCE, A Dance Company to Perform at Kaatsbaan's 2026 Annual Festival
by Rachel Stone - Aug 26, 2026
Ronald K. Brown's EVIDENCE will perform WHERE THE LIGHT SHINES THROUGH and TORCH on Kaatsbaan Cultural Park's outdoor Mountain Stage in Tivoli, NY, as part of the venue's Annual Festival.
by Rachel Stone - Aug 26, 2026
Ronald K. Brown's EVIDENCE will perform WHERE THE LIGHT SHINES THROUGH and TORCH on Kaatsbaan Cultural Park's outdoor Mountain Stage in Tivoli, NY, as part of the venue's Annual Festival.
Emanuele Fiore Expands His Role as a Performer in Pinocchio Pop and Across New York's Dance Scene
by Felicitas de la Fare - Aug 31, 2026
For Emanuele Fiore, dance has increasingly become one part of a broader performance language that includes theater, music, and choreography. Since his work in the 2024 Off-Broadway production Sempreverde: Evergreen, Fiore has continued to take on increasingly prominent roles while working with dance companies and Italian cultural productions throughout New York.
by Felicitas de la Fare - Aug 31, 2026
For Emanuele Fiore, dance has increasingly become one part of a broader performance language that includes theater, music, and choreography. Since his work in the 2024 Off-Broadway production Sempreverde: Evergreen, Fiore has continued to take on increasingly prominent roles while working with dance companies and Italian cultural productions throughout New York.
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Reveals Holiday Season at New York City Center
by Stephi Wild - Aug 21, 2026
Alicia Graf Mack will lead the company's holiday engagement, featuring a world premiere by Jamar Roberts honoring Luther Vandross alongside new works and revived classics.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 21, 2026
Alicia Graf Mack will lead the company's holiday engagement, featuring a world premiere by Jamar Roberts honoring Luther Vandross alongside new works and revived classics.
Jessica Lang Named Artistic Advisor at Kaatsbaan Cultural Park
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 18, 2026
Choreographer Jessica Lang will succeed founder Kevin McKenzie as Artistic Advisor at Kaatsbaan Cultural Park, advising leadership on artist residencies and programming at the site.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 18, 2026
Choreographer Jessica Lang will succeed founder Kevin McKenzie as Artistic Advisor at Kaatsbaan Cultural Park, advising leadership on artist residencies and programming at the site.
Photos: Joffrey Concert Group Names Choreographers for Creative Movers Initiative
by Rachel Stone - Aug 16, 2026
Christian Denice and Duncan Lyle were selected as choreographers for the Joffrey Concert Group's Creative Movers Choreographic Initiative, with new works set to premiere at the Alvin Ailey Citigroup Theater.
by Rachel Stone - Aug 16, 2026
Christian Denice and Duncan Lyle were selected as choreographers for the Joffrey Concert Group's Creative Movers Choreographic Initiative, with new works set to premiere at the Alvin Ailey Citigroup Theater.
Bernadette Peters, COMPLEXIONS Ballet and More to Headline Hylton Center's Fall Season
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 14, 2026
The Hylton Performing Arts Center will open its 2026-27 series with performances by Bernadette Peters, COMPLEXIONS CONTEMPORARY BALLET, and MOUNTAIN STAGE host Kathy Mattea, alongside community arts programming in Manassas, Virginia.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 14, 2026
The Hylton Performing Arts Center will open its 2026-27 series with performances by Bernadette Peters, COMPLEXIONS CONTEMPORARY BALLET, and MOUNTAIN STAGE host Kathy Mattea, alongside community arts programming in Manassas, Virginia.
Hudson Valley Dance Festival to Return to Historic Catskill Point
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 14, 2026
Dancers Responding to AIDS will produce the annual Hudson Valley Dance Festival, benefiting people nationwide living with HIV/AIDS and other life-threatening illnesses.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 14, 2026
Dancers Responding to AIDS will produce the annual Hudson Valley Dance Festival, benefiting people nationwide living with HIV/AIDS and other life-threatening illnesses.
Photos: Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre Reveals Costume Designs for New THE NUTCRACKER
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 13, 2026
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre has unveiled costume renderings for its upcoming new production of The Nutcracker, featuring designs by Susan Roemer. The Pittsburgh-set adaptation will feature more than 74 original character costumes and nearly 200 costumes onstage during each performance. Check out the images below.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 13, 2026
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre has unveiled costume renderings for its upcoming new production of The Nutcracker, featuring designs by Susan Roemer. The Pittsburgh-set adaptation will feature more than 74 original character costumes and nearly 200 costumes onstage during each performance. Check out the images below.
Hubbard Street Dance Chicago to Close Jacob's Pillow Festival Season
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 13, 2026
Hubbard Street Dance Chicago will return to Jacob's Pillow to close out the summer season with a mixed repertoire program featuring works by Nacho Duato, Aszure Barton, Gwen Verdon and Bob Fosse.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 13, 2026
Hubbard Street Dance Chicago will return to Jacob's Pillow to close out the summer season with a mixed repertoire program featuring works by Nacho Duato, Aszure Barton, Gwen Verdon and Bob Fosse.
Antonia Franceschi Named Artistic Director of New York Theatre Ballet
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 10, 2026
New York Theatre Ballet has named Antonia Franceschi as its permanent Artistic Director following her tenure as Interim Artistic Director, the company's board chair announced.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 10, 2026
New York Theatre Ballet has named Antonia Franceschi as its permanent Artistic Director following her tenure as Interim Artistic Director, the company's board chair announced.
Misty Copeland’s Joyce Ballet Festival Finds Freedom in Ballet’s Traditions
by Elizabeth Blosfield - Aug 10, 2026
What did our critic think of THE JOYCE THEATER BALLET FESTIVAL at The Joyce Theater?
by Elizabeth Blosfield - Aug 10, 2026
What did our critic think of THE JOYCE THEATER BALLET FESTIVAL at The Joyce Theater?
SHUFFLE ALONG Reunion Concert and More Set for Lincoln Center’s 26/27 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 5, 2026
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts has revealed its upcoming Fall/Spring season, including a reunion concert of the 2016 Broadway production of Shuffle Along, plus more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 5, 2026
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts has revealed its upcoming Fall/Spring season, including a reunion concert of the 2016 Broadway production of Shuffle Along, plus more.
New York City Center Reveals Full Programming for 23rd Fall for Dance Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 4, 2026
New York City Center has revealed complete programming for the 23rd Fall for Dance Festival, which opens City Center’s 2026–2027 Season. All tickets for Fall for Dance remain just $30 (fees included).
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 4, 2026
New York City Center has revealed complete programming for the 23rd Fall for Dance Festival, which opens City Center’s 2026–2027 Season. All tickets for Fall for Dance remain just $30 (fees included).
MARTHA GRAHAM DANCE COMPANY to Perform at Jacob's Pillow Festival Week 8
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 30, 2026
Martha Graham Dance Company will mark its 100th anniversary with performances in the Ted Shawn Theatre, part of a festival week honoring women choreographers at Jacob's Pillow in Becket, Massachusetts.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 30, 2026
Martha Graham Dance Company will mark its 100th anniversary with performances in the Ted Shawn Theatre, part of a festival week honoring women choreographers at Jacob's Pillow in Becket, Massachusetts.
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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