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Alvin Ailey

Birth Place: Rogers, TX, USA

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BIO

Dancer, director, choreographer, and activist who founded the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater.

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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
1962
Clarence Morris

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1957
Ensemble/Other Roles

Lead Dancer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1954
Ensemble/Other Roles

Alvin

Productions

 
[Broadway, 1969]
Choreographer

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New York Live Arts Presents Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Company World Premiere In Home Season
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 29, 2025

New York Live Arts will present a 2025 Home Season for Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Company featuring two programs, May 15-24. Program A presents the World Premiere of Curriculum III: People, Places & Things and Program B features an anticipated reprise of Memory Piece: Mr. Ailey, Alvin…the un - Ailey?, originally created and performed by Bill T. Jones for the recent Edges of Ailey exhibit at The Whitney Museum of American Art.
LES MISERABLES, CLUE And More Come To Kravis Center In April
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 28, 2025

The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts keeps the energy going with its 2024–2025 LIVE AMPLIFIED! Season and April is packed with performances.
Gaudanse to Present NANIBU World Premiere in April
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 28, 2025

New York City and New Orleans-based nonprofit dance and performing arts organization gaudanse and its Founding Artistic Director Imani Gaudin will present the world premiere of nanibu, a dance work. Learn more!
Review: AILEY II Opens New York Season with Style and Verve
by Marina Kennedy - Mar 28, 2025

Ailey II, the next generation of dance, is now on stage through April 6 at the Ailey Citigroup Theater, located at 405 West 55th Street. Led by Artistic Director, Francesca Harper, the twelve talented young dancers are presenting a vibrant, beautifully performed show.
Meet the Cast of STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW, Now on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Mar 28, 2025

Performances are now underway for the Broadway production of Stranger Things: The First Shadow. The production begins performances Friday, March 28, 2025 and officially opens Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at Broadway’s Marquis Theatre. Meet the cast!
Fire Island Dance Festival Will Celebrate 30th Anniversary in July
by Stephi Wild - Mar 25, 2025

Fire Island Dance Festival will celebrate its 30th anniversary by bringing together performances, ocean views and a passionate community dedicated to making a difference. Learn more here!
Conversations with Creators: Baye & Asa Expand the Meaning of 'Choreographer'
by Miranda Stück - Mar 19, 2025

In this edition of Conversations with Creators: Baye & Asa discuss what it means to expand the meaning of 'Choreographer'. Read our chat with the two dance icons here.
92NY Harkness Dance Center Reveals Future Dance Festival 2025 Selected Artists
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 19, 2025

The 92nd Street Y, New York has revealed the selected artists for Future Dance Festival 2025, the fourth edition of the popular choreographic festival. Learn more!
HAMILTON, HADESTOWN, and More Set For Marcus Center's 2025/26 Season
by Stephi Wild - Mar 18, 2025

The 2025/26 Broadway at the Marcus Center season has been announced, along with the new MPAC Presents Jazz and Dance series for 2025/26. Learn more about the season here!
Hubbard Street Dance Chicago Concludes Season At The Harris Theater
by Stephi Wild - Mar 17, 2025

After setting new post-pandemic ticket sales records twice in succession with their Fall 2024 and Winter 2025 series, Hubbard Street Dance Chicago (HSDC) caps off its Season 47 with Spring Series.
92NY Harkness Dance Center Selects Artists for FUTURE DANCE FESTIVAL 2025
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 14, 2025

The 92nd Street Y has announced the selected artists for Future Dance Festival 2025, the fourth edition of the popular choreographic festival. This season’s festival includes in person programs on the stage of Buttenwieser Hall at the Arnhold Center on April 11 and 12, and a new online program for dance films, streaming from April 10-20.
Parsons Dance Makes First Chicago Appearance In 30 Years This April
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 11, 2025

The Auditorium will present a special evening with Parsons Dance, the New York-based contemporary American dance company founded in 1985, and internationally renowned for its athletic ensemble work, boundary-pushing artistry and life-affirming joy.
Lynne And Richard Pasculano Donate $50 Million To Lincoln Center For Contemporary Dance
by Joshua Wright - Mar 10, 2025

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts (LCPA) today announced a $50 million gift from Lynne and Richard Pasculano in support of an expansion of contemporary dance at Lincoln Center. The gift represents the largest single programming gift in LCPA's history.
The Boston Public Quartet Presents A RADICAL WELCOME: SOURCE CODE
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 5, 2025

The Boston Public Quartet (BPQ) will present A Radical Welcome: Source Code, a program celebrating the music of five landmark women composers from the late romantic period to the present, at The Strand Theatre on Thursday, May 22nd at 7:30pm.
Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company to Celebrate 2025 Asian American Pacific Islanders Heritage Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 4, 2025

The Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company will launch its 37th anniversary season. The production celebrates the 2025 Asian American Pacific Islanders Heritage Month. Learn how to attend!
Grand Marshals Announced For 19th Annual Dance Parade & Festival, Returning In May
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 4, 2025

Over 10,000 dancers will take to the streets in a dazzling display of artistic expression and cultural celebration at the 19th Annual Dance Parade and Festival.
Review: PAUL TAYLOR DANCE COMPANY at Kennedy Center
by Michela Dwyer - Mar 1, 2025

What did our critic think of PAUL TAYLOR DANCE COMPANY at Kennedy Center?
Jacob's Pillow Reveals 2025 Outdoor Stage Artists
by Stephi Wild - Feb 28, 2025

Jacob’s Pillow has announced the slate of acclaimed dance companies performing on its iconic outdoor Henry J. Leir Stage, rounding out the calendar of ticketed performances that will comprise the Dance Festival’s 93rd season in the Berkshires.
Alvin Ailey Dance Theater To End National Tour At NJPAC This May
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 28, 2025

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater will return to the New Jersey Performing Arts Center on Mother's Day Weekend, Friday-Sunday, May 9-11, 2025, as the final stop on its coast-to-coast 2025 United States tour.
Alvin Ailey Dance Theater to End National Tour In Newark in May
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 27, 2025

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater will return to the New Jersey Performing Arts Center on Mother's Day Weekend. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Alvin Ailey been in?

Alvin Ailey has appeared on Broadway in 3 shows.

How many West End shows has Alvin Ailey been in?

Alvin Ailey has not appeared in the West End.

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