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Alvin Ailey

Birth Place: Rogers, TX, USA

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

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Alvin Ailey STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
1962
Clarence Morris

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

Lead Dancer

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

Alvin

Alvin Ailey Productions

 
[Broadway, 1969]
Choreographer

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Baayork Lee & More Join Pittsburgh CLO 2024 Summer of Musicals


Pittsburgh CLO has unveiled the Creative Teams for the 2024 Summer of Musicals. See the productions and learn how to purchase tickets.

Penn Live Arts Unveils 24/25 Season Featuring World, US & Philadelphia Premieres


Discover the exciting 24/25 season of PENN LIVE ARTS, featuring world, U.S., and Philadelphia premieres. Learn how to purchase tickets.

World Premieres & More Set for 2024-25 Kennedy Center Dance Season


The 2024-25 Kennedy Center Dance season has been revealed! See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

Kansas City Friends Of Alvin Ailey Celebrates Ailey II's 50th Anniversary With A Series Of Events And Performances 


Join the Kansas City Friends of Alvin Ailey for an engaging Ailey II public performance, specially designed for young audiences. Experience the magic of dance at the Folly Theater this April.

Krisha Marcano Named Dean Of Theater For Boston Conservatory At Berklee


Distinguished theater educator, choreographer, performer, and entrepreneur Krisha Marcano will join Boston Conservatory at Berklee as dean of the Theater Division starting July 1.

Ice Theatre of New York Reveals Lineup For 2024 Home Season Performances


Ice Theatre of New York has announced the 2024 Home Season Performances, beginning on Friday, May 3 at 7pm and continuing Saturday, May 4 at 7pm, before concluding with the Benefit Gala and Performance on Monday, May 6 at 6:30pm.

McCarter Announces New Leadership Team Members


McCarter Theatre Center has announced two significant appointments to its leadership team: Donya K. Washington as the new BOLD Associate Artistic Director and Joe Peacock as Director of Development.

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Performs Mother's Day Weekend at NJPAC


Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater will complete its 65th anniversary coast-to-coastUnited States tour to 21 cities at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) MOTHER’S DAY WEEKEND with performances Friday, May 10 at 8pm, Saturday, May 11th at 8pm and Sunday, May 12 at 3pm.

Complexions Contemporary Ballet, Parsons Dance & More Set for Auditorium Theatre 24-25 Season


Auditorium Theatre has unveiled its 24-25 season. Learn about the productions and see how to purchase tickets.

New York City Ballet Unveils 2024-25 Season Featuring 58 Ballets


New York City Ballet has revealed its 2024-25 season. See the productions and learn how to purchase tickets!

Dance Iquail! Returns With Premieres By Von Howard & Iquail this Month


Dance Iquail!, the Philadelphia-based company founded and directed by Dr. Iquail Shaheed, returns to the Ailey Citigroup Theater with a program of New York premieres by choreographers Christian von Howard and Shaheed, April 19 & 20 at 7:30 PM.

Submission Now Open for CYCLE 4 of The Next Wave Initiative


Submissions are now open for Cycle 4 of The Next Wave Initiative, the developmental branch of The Directors Company that is committed to amplifying future Black voices in the American theatre.

New Jersey Performing Arts Center Is Hosting A Free Community Wellness Fair


New Jersey Performing Arts Center is hosting a FREE Community Wellness Fair. This is a one-stop-shop for free and creative health resources.

Review: Fifty Years Since its Founding, Ailey II Takes the Spotlight


What did our critic think of FIFTY YEARS SINCE ITS FOUNDING, AILEY II FINDS ITS SPOTLIGHT at The Joyce Theatre?

Parsons Dance Will Return to the Joyce For Annual NYC Homecoming


Parsons Dance will return to The Joyce Theater for its annual two-week season, from Tuesday, May 14 through Saturday, May 25.  

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.

Video: First Look At Sting's MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE at New York City Center


Music icon Sting returns to NYC with Message In A Bottle, a new dance-theater show, set to 27 of his most beloved songs. Get a first look at the show in new video of the production!

Meet the Cast of THE WIZ, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway


The Wiz is beginning previews on Broadway tonight, March 29, following its pre-Broadway national tour! Meet the cast of The Wiz here!

EMPIRE RECORDS World Premiere and More Announced for McCarter 2024-2025 Theatre Series 


Discover the exciting lineup for McCarter's 2024-2025 Theatre Series. Experience a diverse range of performances that promise to captivate and inspire audiences.

Meet the Cast of HELL'S KITCHEN, Beginning Previews on Broadway Tonight!


Hell's Kitchen, the new musical conceived by Alicia Keys, begins previews tonight, March 28, with an opening night set for Saturday, April 20 at Broadway’s Shubert Theatre. Meet the cast of Hell's Kitchen here!

Alvin Ailey 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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