Donald Byrd

MTI Concert Dance to License Choreographic Works by Lynne Taylor-Corbett
by A.A. Cristi - May 4, 2026

MTI Concert Dance announced an exclusive licensing agreement for works by choreographer Lynne Taylor-Corbett, becoming the third choreographer in the MTI catalogue, joining José Limón and Jerome Robbins.

Previews: FOOLISH ASSUMPTIONS at George Rowland White Theatre
by Steve Sucato - May 4, 2026

Veteran dancer-choreographer Beth Corning doesn’t wear her heart on her sleeve; it is reflected in her choreographic works if you look with intent. Not one to spoon-feed or preach to audiences, Corning’s works pose thought-provoking questions, often steeped in metaphor, and are sharp-witted, a touch humorous, a tad poignant, and magnificently beautiful in their visuals and craft. 

Go East Collective's CROSSROADS SERIES is Coming to La MaMa Moves!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 4, 2026

La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club will present Pioneers Go East Collective's Crossroads Series, featuring four short works championing LGBTQ+ and feminist artists, as part of the La MaMa Moves! Dance Festival.

Review: PENNY SAUNDERS’ SHERLOCK at TPAC’s James K Polk
by Catherine Burford - May 2, 2026

What did our critic think of PENNY SAUNDERS’ SHERLOCK at TPAC’s James K Polk?

La MaMa Moves! Festival to Present EDIBLE TALES: HO'OULU by Dancers Unlimited
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 22, 2026

Dancers Unlimited will present Edible Tales: Ho'oulu at La MaMa's Ellen Stewart Theatre as part of the 21st annual La MaMa Moves! Dance Festival, exploring cultural heritage and food justice through community-collaborative performance.

Nashville Ballet Will Perform Tennessee Premiere of SHERLOCK as Season Finale
by Stephi Wild - Apr 22, 2026

Nashville Ballet announced the lead cast for its Attitude Series finale, featuring the Tennessee premiere of SHERLOCK alongside a world premiere by Maria A. Konrad and a work by Tony Award-nominated choreographer Donald Byrd at TPAC's Polk Theater.

Joanne Akalaitis to be Honored With SDCF Gordon Davidson Award for Lifetime Achievement
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 17, 2026

Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation has named acclaimed director JoAnne Akalaitis as the recipient of its 2025 Gordon Davidson Award, recognizing her lifetime achievement and enduring impact on the national nonprofit theatre landscape.

Interview: Nick Mullikin And Maria A. Konrad of SHERLOCK (ATTITUDE SERIES) at TPAC'S Polk Theatre
by Catherine Burford - Apr 17, 2026

Despite what three time Oscar loser Timothée Chalamet says, ballet is far from a dying art form. To say that Nashville Ballet is always at the top of their game is an understatement, given how they’re willing to try something new.

Nashville Ballet to Present SHERLOCK World Premiere at Season Finale of Attitude Series
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 31, 2026

​Nashville Ballet will present the Tennessee premiere of Sherlock May 1-3 at the Tennessee Performing Arts Center's Polk Theater as part of its annual contemporary Attitude series.

South Chicago Dance Theatre Will Host Three World Premieres in One Evening
by Stephi Wild - Mar 30, 2026

South Chicago Dance Theatre will present its ninth annual home season performance, An Evening with South Chicago Dance Theatre, featuring three electric world premieres by award-winning choreographers.

Harlem Stage To Present E-MOVES FESTIVAL 2026 In New York
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 26, 2026

HARLEM STAGE will present the E-Moves Festival 2026 from April 20 to April 27, featuring CAMILLE A. BROWN, world premieres in partnership with AILEY, and a screening of PARIS IS BURNING.

La MaMa to Host OCCURRENCE #14 by Donald Byrd, Opens La MaMa Moves! Festival
by Stephi Wild - Mar 25, 2026

La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club will present a rare revival of OCCURRENCE #14 by Donald Byrd /Spectrum Dance Theater as the opening to the 21st annual La MaMa Moves! Dance Festival.

Herbie Hancock Set to Perform at NJPAC in March 2026
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 12, 2026

New Jersey Performing Arts Center will present the return of the legendary Herbie Hancock for a one-night-only performance. This concert will showcase the incomparable artistry of one of the most influential musicians of our time.

La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club Reveals Lineup for 21st Annual La MaMa Moves! Dance Festival
by Stephi Wild - Mar 10, 2026

La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club has announced the lineup for the 21st annual La MaMa Moves! Dance Festival. La MaMa Moves! runs from April 9 through May 10, 2026.

La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club Reveals Lineup For 21st Annual La MaMa Moves! Dance Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 3, 2026

La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club will present the 21st annual La MaMa Moves! Dance Festival. The festival, curated by Nicky Paraiso, features twelve productions across four venues, highlighting a blend of emerging and established dance artists.

Music Of Remembrance To Present ECHOES OF CONSCIENCE At Benaroya Hall
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 18, 2026

Music of Remembrance will present ECHOES OF CONSCIENCE on March 15 at Benaroya Hall in Seattle. The program features works by Darius Milhaud, Francis Poulenc, and others, with world premiere choreography by Donald Byrd and performances by Spectrum Dance Theater.

South Chicago Dance Theatre To Present Three World Premieres At The Harris Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 12, 2026

South Chicago Dance Theatre will present three world premieres by acclaimed choreographers Natasha Adorlee, David Dorfman, and Kia S. Smith at their annual home season concert.

MTI Concert Dance To Exclusively License Works By José Limón
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 10, 2026

MTI Concert Dance, a division of Music Theatre International, has announced that the company has entered an agreement to exclusively license a series of works created by renowned choreographer José Limón to professional companies, the second choreographer's works to be included in the MTI catalogue.

Joe Lovano, Miguel Zenón and More Set for SMOKE Jazz Club's February 2026 Line-Up
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 19, 2025

SMOKE Jazz Club has unveiled its line-up for the month of February 2026. Joe Lovano, one of the world's most celebrated musicians, makes his SMOKE Jazz Club debut as a leader, plus more.

Michael John Garcés Named Executive Board President Stage Directors and Choreographers Society
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 19, 2025

Stage Directors and Choreographers Society has elected Michael John Garcés as Executive Board President at its Annual Membership Meeting.