Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater to Present Works by Kyle Abraham and Twyla Tharp at New York City Center
by Blair Ingenthron
- Oct 1, 2022
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, New York City Center's Principal Dance Company and America's cultural ambassador to the world, has announced highlights of its always-anticipated annual season at New York City Center. Returning to its “home” theater for four weeks November 30 - December 24, 2022, the Ailey company will present a world premiere by Kyle Abraham, the company premiere of Twyla Tharp's Roy's Joys, and a new production of Alvin Ailey's Survivors.
POTUS to be Filmed for New York Public Library For The Performing Arts
by Chloe Rabinowitz
- Aug 2, 2022
The world premiere of Selina Fillinger’s modern farce POTUS: Or, Behind Every Great Dumbass are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive, will be filmed for the Theatre on Film and Tape Archive at The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts.
BWW Interview: Tiler Peck On Returning To New York City Ballet's THE NUTCRACKER
by BWW Special
- Dec 15, 2021
Tiler Peck has been a principal dancer with New York City Ballet (NYCB) since 2009. You might have seen her on Broadway in On The Town as Ivy Smith or in The Music Man as Gracie Shinn. She starred as Marie in the World Premiere Kennedy Center production of Little Dancer. It was that performance that made me and a lot of others in this area take notice of Ms. Peck not only as a dancer, but as a strong actress and singer.
BWW Review: ALVIN AILEY AMERICAN DANCE THEATER: BATTLE 10TH ANNIVERSARY at City Center
by Cindy Sibilsky
- Dec 11, 2021
The season features premieres, favorites, and a “greatest hits” retrospective of Robert Battle’s choreography. Battle 10th Anniversary is a sample platter of current Artistic Director River Battle’s decade in that role. Like a master chef, the selections of his dance offerings spanning ten years are palatable and varied yet complimentary.
Saratoga Performing Arts Center Announces 2021 Classical Season and Summer Events
by Chloe Rabinowitz
- Jul 6, 2021
Saratoga Performing Arts Center is inviting audiences to the SPAC grounds and nearby Pitney Farms to experience live, outdoor performances throughout the summer. The SPAC amphitheater and main lawn will be the home of performances by New York City Ballet, The Philadelphia Orchestra and Opera Saratoga, as well as “A Midsummer Night’s Supper.”
Ailey All Access Announces Juneteenth Programming
by Chloe Rabinowitz
- Jun 11, 2021
In observance of Juneteenth, Ailey All Access will present a program of conversation and dance, speaking to the enduring power of the human spirit and extending Alvin Ailey’s legacy of artistic activism.
Jamar Roberts' MEMBERS DON'T GET WEARY to Premiere on Ailey All Access
by Chloe Rabinowitz
- Apr 23, 2021
In celebration of Jazz Appreciation Month, Ailey All Access will premiere broadcast of Jamar Roberts’ Members Don’t Get Weary on Wednesday, April 28 at 7pm EDT, 'a response to the current social landscape in America... an abstract look into the notion of one 'having the blues.”
Reimagined THE KING AND I Film Is in the Works
by Nicole Rosky
- Feb 12, 2021
This news is something wonderful! Paramount Pictures will remake Rodgers & Hammerstein’s classic musical, The King and I. Paramount reportedly intends to 'reimagine this classic story with a contemporary perspective that explores diversity and the contrasting worldviews of the characters by drawing from real history and the musical.'
BWW Flashback: The Grinchiest Grinches of Christmas Past
by Nicole Rosky
- Nov 22, 2020
As BroadwayWorld reported last week, NBC is bringing the magic of Dr. Seuss' world to life in a new musical production airing next month! Matthew Morrison will star as the title role in 'Dr. Seuss' The Grinch Musical!' set to air Dec. 9 at 8 p.m. ET/PT from the Troubadour Theatre in London. While we await the 2020 television version of the musical, let's look back on some of the iconic Grinch performances of the past!
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Presents AILEY FORWARD Virtual Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz
- Nov 10, 2020
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater will further a cherished legacy of uplifting and uniting audiences across the globe with a free virtual engagement celebrating six decades of Revelations. Extending from December 2 - 31, 2020, the season will feature a variety of special programs each available online for a one-week period and open to all.
Tiler Peck Joins New Chat Series MUSICAL POINT(E)S
by Chloe Rabinowitz
- Sep 1, 2020
New York City Ballet principal dancer Tiler Peck joins a high profile line up of conductors and dancers for new online chat series Musical Point(e)s. Saturdays at 12pm PST this Fall, audiences are invited to join live 90-minute Zoom conversations about famous ballets, unearthing how the movement and music elevate certain works to an iconic level.
Ailey All Access Re-Broadcasts Rennie Harris' LAZARUS
by Chloe Rabinowitz
- Jul 1, 2020
For over six decades, The Ailey organization has brought people together using dance as a vehicle to educate, inspire and enlighten. During these unprecedented times, the Company has reached out to audiences and connected with over 22 million people audiences through Ailey All Access.
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