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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

Gotta Dance with AMERICAN DANCE MACHINE
[Off-Broadway]
2026
Ensemble
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, Heavenly Friend, Policeman, Jigger Craigin (Understudy)
Cats Cats
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2016
Alonzo

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Video: Cast of GOTTA DANCE! Performs 'Teach Me How To Shimmy' Photo
Video: Cast of GOTTA DANCE! Performs 'Teach Me How To Shimmy'
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 10, 2026

The cast of GOTTA DANCE!, now playing at Stage 42, performed live on FOX5's Good Day New York. The show features choreography from classic musicals including West Side Story, Pippin, and A Chorus Line.
Photos: GOTTA DANCE! Celebrates Opening Night at Stage 42 Photo
Photos: GOTTA DANCE! Celebrates Opening Night at Stage 42
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Apr 1, 2026

GOTTA DANCE! is now playing at Stage 42 in New York City. Go inside opening night with new photos from the red carpet. Watch a new video of highlights from the show!
Video: First Look At GOTTA DANCE! at Stage 42 Photo
Video: First Look At GOTTA DANCE! at Stage 42
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 1, 2026

GOTTA DANCE! is now playing at Stage 42 in New York City. The production, presented by Riki Kane Larimer, features recreated choreography from classic Broadway and Hollywood musicals. Watch a video of highlights from the show!
Lisa Kudrow's 'Valerie Cherish' Stars in CHICAGO in New THE COMEBACK Episode Photo
Lisa Kudrow's 'Valerie Cherish' Stars in CHICAGO in New THE COMEBACK Episode
by Michael Major - Mar 23, 2026

Lisa Kudrow as Valerie Cherish as Roxie Hart! In the first episode of the final season of HBO's The Comeback, Kudrow's beloved character can be found starring in Chicago on Broadway. See a photo!
Photos: GOTTA DANCE! is Now Playing at Stage 42 Photo
Photos: GOTTA DANCE! is Now Playing at Stage 42
by Stephi Wild - Mar 23, 2026

All new production photos have been released from Gotta Dance!, the first dance production to capture the original choreography of classic musicals all on one stage. Check out all new production photos here!
All the Off-Broadway Shows to See in Spring 2026- A Complete Guide Photo
All the Off-Broadway Shows to See in Spring 2026- A Complete Guide
by Team BWW - Mar 27, 2026

What’s happening Off-Broadway this spring? BroadwayWorld is here to guide you through the top picks for theatre this season. Spring 2026 is packed with exciting revivals, new works, and star-powered productions.
GOTTA DANCE! to Begin Performances This Week at Stage 42 Photo
GOTTA DANCE! to Begin Performances This Week at Stage 42
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 16, 2026

Gotta Dance!—the first dance production to capture the original choreography of classic musicals including West Side Story, Singin’ in the Rain, Pippin, A Chorus Line and others— will begin performancs Off-Broadway this week!
GOTTA DANCE! to be Presented Off-Broadway at Stage 42 Photo
GOTTA DANCE! to be Presented Off-Broadway at Stage 42
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 3, 2026

Gotta Dance!—the first dance production to capture the original choreography of classic musicals including West Side Story, Singin’ in the Rain, Irving Berlin’s White Christmas, and others — all on one stage will be presented Off-Broadway.
Black Broadway Men Opens Applications For 2026 Jesse L. Kearney Playwriting Initiativ Photo
Black Broadway Men Opens Applications For 2026 Jesse L. Kearney Playwriting Initiative
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 15, 2026

Black Broadway Men has announced that applications for the 2026 Jesse L. Kearney Playwriting Initiative are officially open. This annual initiative—renamed to honor the legacy of playwright Jesse L. Kearney—is designed to amplify the voices of Black male-identifying playwrights and provide them with the resources to bring their stories to life.
Interim Dance Collective's Annual Gala to Honor Charlotte D'Amboise At The York Theat Photo
Interim Dance Collective's Annual Gala to Honor Charlotte D'Amboise At The York Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 24, 2025

Interim Dance Collective will present the upcoming Inaugural Gala, an extraordinary evening honoring the artistry, legacy, and future of dance in New York City and Charlotte D'Amboise.
Video: Watch 3 Songs from WAX: THE STORY OF MARIE TUSSAUD Photo
Video: Watch 3 Songs from WAX: THE STORY OF MARIE TUSSAUD
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 5, 2025

Wax: The Story of Marie Tussaud, a darkly glamorous pop-baroque musical with book, lyrics, and music by Tyler Palo, has released a cinematic sizzle reel featuring three numbers from the brand-new musical. watch the video here!
Beth Leavel, Casey Likes and More to Perform at 54 Below in August Photo
Beth Leavel, Casey Likes and More to Perform at 54 Below in August
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 31, 2025

Next month, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Beth Leavel, Casey Likes, Joe Iconis and more. See the full month of programming here! 
Pittsburgh Playhouse Fall 2025 Lineup to Feature Etta Cox, Sidra Bell, Fall Fest, and Photo
Pittsburgh Playhouse Fall 2025 Lineup to Feature Etta Cox, Sidra Bell, Fall Fest, and More
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 14, 2025

The award-winning Pittsburgh Playhouse at Point Park University has announced its fall 2025 programming, launching the 2025–2026 season with a mix of jazz, theater, dance, festivals, and community conversations.
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 7, 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.
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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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