Ahmad Simmons
Latest News on Ahmad Simmons:
ILLINOISE Now Available the Watch at the Library for the Performing Arts (Nov 13, 2024)
TALKING HADESTOWN Featuring Commentary And Narration From Anaïs Mitchell Full Album Out Now (Nov 7, 2024)
Jay Armstrong Johnson's I PUT A SPELL ON YOU: ALIVE Raises Over $230k for The Ali Forney Center (Oct 24, 2024)
ILLINOISE Now Available the Watch at the Library for the Performing Arts (Nov 13, 2024)
TALKING HADESTOWN Featuring Commentary And Narration From Anaïs Mitchell Full Album Out Now (Nov 7, 2024)
Jay Armstrong Johnson's I PUT A SPELL ON YOU: ALIVE Raises Over $230k for The Ali Forney Center (Oct 24, 2024)
BIO
Ahmad Simmons is a performing artist, theater maker, choreographer, and producer. Broadway: West Side Story, Hadestown (OBC), Carousel, Cats. Off-Broadway: Illinoise, Only Gold. Film: Maestro, Better Nate Than Ever. TV: Co-starred as Ben Vereen in “Fosse/Verdon,” “Dirty Dancing.” Tour: Hamilton (Dance Supervisor). BFA: Point Park University. Co-Founder of Arterial Projects. Deep love and gratitude to my incredible village of supporters and believers. @ahmadsimmons
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The Company of "Illinoise" including Timo Andres, Brandt Martinez, Becca Stevens, Zack Gonder, Craig Salstein, Ahmad Simmons, Jackie Sibblies Drury, Justin Peck, Gaby Diaz, Tasha Viets Vanlear, Christine Flores, Rachel Lockhart,, Jada German, Alejandro Vargas, Elijah Lyons, Shara Nova, Ben Cook, Byron Tittle and Jackie Sibblies Drury
Date:
05/09/2024
From: Photos: Cast & Creatives Celebrate Gala Opening of ILLINOISE
The Company of "Illinoise" including Timo Andres, Brandt Martinez, Becca Stevens, Zack Gonder, Craig Salstein, Ahmad Simmons, Jackie Sibblies Drury, Justin Peck, Gaby Diaz, Tasha Viets Vanlear, Christine Flores, Rachel Lockhart,, Jada German, Alejandro Vargas, Elijah Lyons, Shara Nova, Ben Cook, Byron Tittle and Jackie Sibblies Drury
Date:
05/09/2024
From: Photos: Cast & Creatives Celebrate Gala Opening of ILLINOISE
Ensemble Members from The Cast of Illinoise that includes- Brandt Martinez, Craig Salstein, Gaby Diaz, Rachel Lockhart, Christine Flores, Ahmad Simmons, Ricky Ubeda, Zack Gander, Jada German, Dario Natarelli, Ben Cook and Byron Tittle
Date:
05/06/2024
From: Photos: Meet the Nominees For the 2024 Chita Rivera Awards
Terrence Mann, Ryan Steele Bradley Dean, Jacob Burns, Voltaire Wade-Green, Ryan Steele
Phil Colgan, Thayne Jasperson, Andy Blankenbuehler
Tyler Hanes, Jacob Guzman, Reed Luplau, Ahmad Simmons, Ryan VanDenBoom, Gaby Diaz, Morgan Marcel, Katie Webber, Deanne Stewart, Karine Plantadit, Ximone Rose, Hayley Fish, Kate Nash, Hannah Cruz
Samantha Pollino,
Victoria Fiore,
Jennifer Florentino,
Eleri Ward, Ida Saki and Cindy Salgado
Date:
11/07/2022
From: Photos: On the Red Carpet of ONLY GOLD Opening Night at MCC Theater
Terrence Mann, Ryan Steele Bradley Dean, Jacob Burns, Voltaire Wade-Green, Ryan Steele
Phil Colgan, Thayne Jasperson, Andy Blankenbuehler,
Tyler Hanes, Jacob Guzman, Reed Luplau, Ahmad Simmons, Ryan VanDenBoom, Gaby Diaz, Morgan Marcel, Katie Webber, Deanne Stewart, Karine Plantadit, Ximone Rose, Hayley Fish, Kate Nash, Hannah Cruz
Samantha Pollino,
Victoria Fiore,
Jennifer Florentino,
Eleri Ward, Ida Saki and Cindy Salgado
Date:
11/07/2022
From: Photos: On the Red Carpet of ONLY GOLD Opening Night at MCC Theater
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Gus Reed, Elijah A Carter, Kevin Csolak, Tyler Eisenreich, Ahmad Simmons, Jordan Dobson, Corey John Snide, Jarred Manista, Isaac Powell,
Middle (standing, left to right) Dharon E. Jones, Matthew Johnson, Zuri Noelle Ford
Front row (floor, left to right) Emilio Ramos, Michael Seltzer, Daniel Ching
Date:
02/21/2020
From: Photo Coverage: WEST SIDE STORY Company Celebrates Opening Night!
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Ahmad Simmons, Afra Hines, Timothy Hughes, Kimberly Marable and John Krause during Broadway Opening Night Performance Curtain Call for 'Hadestown' at the Walter Kerr Theatre on April 17, 2019 in New York City.
Date:
12/28/2019
From: Photo Coverage: A Look Back on the Most Memorable Performances of 2019
STAGE CREDITS
[Broadway]
2018 Broadway Revival, 2018
Ensemble
Policeman
Heavenly Friend
Jigger Craigin (Understudy)
Videos
Video: Peck, Drury, and More Discuss ILLINOISE on CBS SUNDAY MORNING
by Blair Ingenthron - Jun 2, 2024
Exclusive: André De Shields Reprising Hermes Role For Rachel Chavkin-Directed Podcast
by Michael Major - Mar 19, 2024
Video: First Look at Sufjan Stevens, Justin Peck and Jackie Sibblies Drury's ILLINOISE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 24, 2024
Video: The Sanderson Sisters Bring Creepy Classic "Thriller" To I PUT A SPELL ON YOU At Sony Hall
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 25, 2022
Video: Jay Armstrong Johnson and The Sanderson Sisters Take the Stage At I PUT A SPELL ON YOU At Sony Hall
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 24, 2022
Video: Gavin Creel Does the 'Monster Mash' At I PUT A SPELL ON YOU At Sony Hall
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 24, 2022
VIDEO: Watch The Cast of HADESTOWN Livin' It Up On Top at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
by Abigail Charpentier - Nov 28, 2019
VIDEO: ALL ARTS Announces Season Two of BROADWAY SANDWICH, With Teal Wicks, Rob McClure and More!
by Kaitlin Milligan - Aug 8, 2019
VIDEO: HADESTOWN's Kay Trinidad Takes Over Instagram for the Tonys!
by Linnae Medeiros - Jun 10, 2019
VIDEO: The Cast of HADESTOWN Goes 'Way Down' on LIVE WITH KELLY AND RYAN
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 17, 2019
TV: HADESTOWN'S Kay Trinidad Takes Over Instagram For Opening Night!
by Linnae Medeiros - Apr 18, 2019
TV: Get Back in the Line with Highlights from New York City Center's A CHORUS LINE!
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 14, 2018
VIDEO: Watch Robyn Hurder Get Ready to Take on Cassie for A CHORUS LINE!
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 13, 2018
TV: Watch the Cast of A CHORUS LINE Dance It Out in Rehearsals for City Center Gala!
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 31, 2018
News
ILLINOISE Now Available the Watch at the Library for the Performing Arts
Illinoise was filmed by the Theater on Film and Tape Archive in July 2024, and is now accessible at the Library for the Performing Arts.
Illinoise was filmed by the Theater on Film and Tape Archive in July 2024, and is now accessible at the Library for the Performing Arts.
TALKING HADESTOWN Featuring Commentary And Narration From Anaïs Mitchell Full Album Out Now
Explore the fifth anniversary of the HADESTOWN cast album with commentary and narration by Anaïs Mitchell, offering insights into the celebrated musical's journey and impact.
Explore the fifth anniversary of the HADESTOWN cast album with commentary and narration by Anaïs Mitchell, offering insights into the celebrated musical's journey and impact.
Jay Armstrong Johnson's I PUT A SPELL ON YOU: ALIVE Raises Over $230k for The Ali Forney Center
Jay Armstrong Johnson’s annual Halloween concert-meets-party I Put a Spell on You: ALiiVE at Webster Hall, benefiting the Ali Forney Center, played to a packed standing-room-only crowd last night, October 21.
Jay Armstrong Johnson’s annual Halloween concert-meets-party I Put a Spell on You: ALiiVE at Webster Hall, benefiting the Ali Forney Center, played to a packed standing-room-only crowd last night, October 21.
Jay Armstrong Johnson's I PUT A SPELL ON YOU to Stream on Broadway On Demand
Jay Armstrong Johnson's I PUT A SPELL ON YOU: ALiiVE at Webster Hall will stream on Broadway On Demand during Halloween weekend, offering a theatrical experience from the comfort of your home. Learn how to watch!
Jay Armstrong Johnson's I PUT A SPELL ON YOU: ALiiVE at Webster Hall will stream on Broadway On Demand during Halloween weekend, offering a theatrical experience from the comfort of your home. Learn how to watch!
Listen: 'TALKING HADESTOWN' Album Features Commentary From Anais Mitchell
A new album has been released titled 'Talking Hadestown,' a sixteen-part, digital words-and-music experience where Tony and Grammy-Award winning composer Anaïs Mitchell takes listeners through the inspirations, concepts and creative processes that lie behind the key songs from the Tony Award winning best musical.
A new album has been released titled 'Talking Hadestown,' a sixteen-part, digital words-and-music experience where Tony and Grammy-Award winning composer Anaïs Mitchell takes listeners through the inspirations, concepts and creative processes that lie behind the key songs from the Tony Award winning best musical.
Todrick Hall, F Michael Haynie, and More Join Jay Armstrong Johnson's I PUT A SPELL ON YOU: ALIIVE
The complete cast has been announced for I Put a Spell on You: ALiiVE at Webster Hall. The lineup will include Todrick Hall (Kinky Boots, Straight Outta Oz) as well as F. Michael Haynie.
The complete cast has been announced for I Put a Spell on You: ALiiVE at Webster Hall. The lineup will include Todrick Hall (Kinky Boots, Straight Outta Oz) as well as F. Michael Haynie.
J. Harrison Ghee, Robyn Hurder, and More Join Jay Armstrong Johnson in I PUT A SPELL ON YOU: ALIIVE at Webster Hall
Jay Armstrong Johnson and friends are the villainous stars of this year's Halloween concert-meets-dance-party I Put a Spell on You: ALiiVE at Webster Hall including Tony Award Winner J. Harrison Ghee (Some Like It Hot), Tony Award Nominee Robyn Hurder (Moulin Rouge!, A Beautiful Noise), and more.
Jay Armstrong Johnson and friends are the villainous stars of this year's Halloween concert-meets-dance-party I Put a Spell on You: ALiiVE at Webster Hall including Tony Award Winner J. Harrison Ghee (Some Like It Hot), Tony Award Nominee Robyn Hurder (Moulin Rouge!, A Beautiful Noise), and more.
ILLINOISE Concludes Broadway Run
Broadway says goodbye to Illinoise, which takes its final bow at the St. James Theatre Theatre following 116 regular performances. The venue will soon be home to Sunset Boulevard, which begins performances on September 28, 2024.
Broadway says goodbye to Illinoise, which takes its final bow at the St. James Theatre Theatre following 116 regular performances. The venue will soon be home to Sunset Boulevard, which begins performances on September 28, 2024.
ILLINOISE Will Host Album Vinyl Signings Following Wednesday Matinee Performances
The Tony Award-winning new musical ILLINOISE will host signings for the ILLINOISE Original Cast Album Vinyl with members of the cast following the three remaining Wednesday matinee performances.
The Tony Award-winning new musical ILLINOISE will host signings for the ILLINOISE Original Cast Album Vinyl with members of the cast following the three remaining Wednesday matinee performances.
Jay Armstrong Johnson's I PUT A SPELL ON YOU: ALIIVE Comes to Webster Hall This October
Get ready to be bewitched! Broadway's biggest Halloween party I Put a Spell on You: ALiiVE at Webster Hall is set to return for its ninth year on Monday, October 21, 2024, at the historic Webster Hall in NYC.
Get ready to be bewitched! Broadway's biggest Halloween party I Put a Spell on You: ALiiVE at Webster Hall is set to return for its ninth year on Monday, October 21, 2024, at the historic Webster Hall in NYC.
Photos: Tina Fey Visits ILLINOISE on Broadway
See photos of Tina Fey visiting Illinoise on Broadway! Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.
See photos of Tina Fey visiting Illinoise on Broadway! Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.
ILLINOISE Adds Three Matinee Performances To Broadway Run
The Tony Award-winning new musical ILLINOISE featuring Tony-winning choreography by Justin Peck has added three matinee performances to its strictly limited engagement through Saturday, August 10 at the St. James Theatre
The Tony Award-winning new musical ILLINOISE featuring Tony-winning choreography by Justin Peck has added three matinee performances to its strictly limited engagement through Saturday, August 10 at the St. James Theatre
Photos: Inside the 2024 Tony Awards Ceremony
Last night, the curtain was raised on the 77th Annual Tony Awards! Take a look inside the CBS broadcasts and Pluto TV pre-show below, including photos of the casts of The Outsiders, Suffs, Hell's Kitchen, The Who's Tommy, Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club, and more.
Last night, the curtain was raised on the 77th Annual Tony Awards! Take a look inside the CBS broadcasts and Pluto TV pre-show below, including photos of the casts of The Outsiders, Suffs, Hell's Kitchen, The Who's Tommy, Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club, and more.
Video: Ahmad Simmons Has Found a Home in ILLINOISE
Ahmad Simmons joins the Roundtable! Ahmad Simmons is a dancer, choreographer, educator, and creative producer based in New York City. He has been on Broadway in West Side Story, Hadestown, and most recent revival casts of Carousel and Cats. He is also a producer! His newly produced show “Invasive Species” is running til June 30th! He seems to be doing it all!
Ahmad Simmons joins the Roundtable! Ahmad Simmons is a dancer, choreographer, educator, and creative producer based in New York City. He has been on Broadway in West Side Story, Hadestown, and most recent revival casts of Carousel and Cats. He is also a producer! His newly produced show “Invasive Species” is running til June 30th! He seems to be doing it all!
Video: Watch the Cast of ILLINOISE Perform 'Jacksonville'
The cast of Illinoise stopped by The Late Show With Stephen Colbert on Tuesday to perform the number Jacksonville from the Tony Award-nominated musical. Watch the performance now!
The cast of Illinoise stopped by The Late Show With Stephen Colbert on Tuesday to perform the number Jacksonville from the Tony Award-nominated musical. Watch the performance now!
Video: Peck, Drury, and More Discuss ILLINOISE on CBS SUNDAY MORNING
Watch Justin Peck, Jackie Sibbles Drury, and Shara Nova discuss ILLINOISE on CBS SUNDAY MORNING in the video here!
Watch Justin Peck, Jackie Sibbles Drury, and Shara Nova discuss ILLINOISE on CBS SUNDAY MORNING in the video here!
Listen: ILLINOISE Original Broadway Cast Recording is Available Now
The original Broadway Cast Recording of Illinoise: A New Musical is available today, May 31, on all digital platforms. Listen to the full album here!
The original Broadway Cast Recording of Illinoise: A New Musical is available today, May 31, on all digital platforms. Listen to the full album here!
ILLINOISE to Release Original Broadway Cast Recording - Two Tracks Out Now
Nonesuch Records will release a recording of the current Tony-nominated Broadway show Illinoise: A New Musical. Listen to two tracks now!
Nonesuch Records will release a recording of the current Tony-nominated Broadway show Illinoise: A New Musical. Listen to two tracks now!
Photo: Inside INVASIVE SPECIES Opening Night at The Vineyard Theatre
Check out photos from opening night of Invasive Species at The Vineyard Theatre.
Check out photos from opening night of Invasive Species at The Vineyard Theatre.
Photos: Sara Bareilles and Joe Tippett Stop By ILLINOISE On Broadway
On Tuesday, May 14th, Grammy Award winner and Emmy and Tony nominee Sara Bareilles visited the cast of ILLINOISE at the St. James Theatre on Broadway. See photos from her visit.
On Tuesday, May 14th, Grammy Award winner and Emmy and Tony nominee Sara Bareilles visited the cast of ILLINOISE at the St. James Theatre on Broadway. See photos from her visit.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Ahmad Simmons been in?
Ahmad Simmons has appeared on Broadway in 5 shows.
How many West End shows has Ahmad Simmons been in?
Ahmad Simmons has not appeared in the West End.
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