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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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STAGE CREDITS

Illinoise Illinoise
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2024
Douglas
Illinoise Illinoise
[Off-Broadway]
Park Avenue Armory Off-Broadway Premiere Production, 2024
Performer
Only Gold Only Gold
[Off-Broadway]
MCC Theater Off-Broadway Production, 2022
Ensemble
West Side Story West Side Story
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2020
Diesel
Hadestown Hadestown
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2019
Worker
A Chorus Line A Chorus Line
[Off-Broadway]
Annual New York City Center Gala Presentation, 2018
Tom
Carousel Carousel
[Broadway]
2018 Broadway Revival, 2018
Ensemble
Policeman
Heavenly Friend
Jigger Craigin (Understudy)
Cats Cats
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2016
Alonzo

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ILLINOISE Now Available the Watch at the Library for the Performing Arts Photo
ILLINOISE Now Available the Watch at the Library for the Performing Arts
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 13, 2024

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 Photo
TALKING HADESTOWN Featuring Commentary And Narration From Anaïs Mitchell Full Album Out Now
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 8, 2024

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 For Photo
Jay Armstrong Johnson's I PUT A SPELL ON YOU: ALIVE Raises Over $230k for The Ali Forney Center
by Stephi Wild - Oct 24, 2024

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 Photo
Jay Armstrong Johnson's I PUT A SPELL ON YOU to Stream on Broadway On Demand
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 17, 2024

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 Photo
Listen: 'TALKING HADESTOWN' Album Features Commentary From Anais Mitchell
by Stephi Wild - Oct 11, 2024

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 O Photo
Todrick Hall, F Michael Haynie, and More Join Jay Armstrong Johnson's I PUT A SPELL ON YOU: ALIIVE
by Stephi Wild - Oct 9, 2024

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 Photo
J. Harrison Ghee, Robyn Hurder, and More Join Jay Armstrong Johnson in I PUT A SPELL ON YOU: ALIIVE at Webster Hall
by Stephi Wild - Sep 20, 2024

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 Photo
ILLINOISE Concludes Broadway Run
by Sidney Paterra - Aug 10, 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 Photo
ILLINOISE Will Host Album Vinyl Signings Following Wednesday Matinee Performances
by Stephi Wild - Jul 23, 2024

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 Octob Photo
Jay Armstrong Johnson's I PUT A SPELL ON YOU: ALIIVE Comes to Webster Hall This October
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 27, 2024

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 Photo
Photos: Tina Fey Visits ILLINOISE on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 20, 2024

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 Photo
ILLINOISE Adds Three Matinee Performances To Broadway Run
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 18, 2024

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 Photo
Photos: Inside the 2024 Tony Awards Ceremony
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 17, 2024

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 Photo
Video: Ahmad Simmons Has Found a Home in ILLINOISE
by Robert Bannon - Jun 14, 2024

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' Photo
Video: Watch the Cast of ILLINOISE Perform 'Jacksonville'
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 5, 2024

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 Photo
Video: Peck, Drury, and More Discuss ILLINOISE on CBS SUNDAY MORNING
by Blair Ingenthron - Jun 2, 2024

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 Photo
Listen: ILLINOISE Original Broadway Cast Recording is Available Now
by Stephi Wild - May 31, 2024

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 Photo
ILLINOISE to Release Original Broadway Cast Recording - Two Tracks Out Now
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 22, 2024

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 Photo
Photo: Inside INVASIVE SPECIES Opening Night at The Vineyard Theatre
by Bruce Glikas - May 16, 2024

Check out photos from opening night of Invasive Species at The Vineyard Theatre.
Photos: Sara Bareilles and Joe Tippett Stop By ILLINOISE On Broadway Photo
Photos: Sara Bareilles and Joe Tippett Stop By ILLINOISE On Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - May 15, 2024

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.
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How many Broadway shows has Ahmad Simmons been in?

Ahmad Simmons has appeared on Broadway in 5 shows.

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Ahmad Simmons has not appeared in the West End.

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