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Alvin Ailey

Birth Place: Rogers, TX, USA

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

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STAGE CREDITS

Tiger Tiger Burning Bright
[Broadway]
1962
Clarence Morris
Jamaica
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1957
Ensemble/Other Roles
Lead Dancer
House of Flowers
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1954
Ensemble/Other Roles
Alvin

Productions

La Strada
 
[Broadway, 1969]
Choreographer

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Review: ALVIN AILEY AMERICAN DANCE THEATER PROGRAM C at the Kennedy Center Photo
Review: ALVIN AILEY AMERICAN DANCE THEATER PROGRAM C at the Kennedy Center
by Emily Berger - Feb 9, 2025

What did our critic think of ALVIN AILEY AMERICAN DANCE THEATER PROGRAM C at Kennedy Center?
Review: ALVIN AILEY AMERICAN DANCE THEATER PROGRAM B at the Kennedy Center Photo
Review: ALVIN AILEY AMERICAN DANCE THEATER PROGRAM B at the Kennedy Center
by Emily Berger - Feb 8, 2025

What did our critic think of ALVIN AILEY AMERICAN DANCE THEATER PROGRAM B at Kennedy Center?
Review: ALVIN AILEY AMERICAN DANCE THEATER at The Kennedy Center Opera House " Febr Photo
Review: ALVIN AILEY AMERICAN DANCE THEATER at The Kennedy Center Opera House " February 4th
by Audrey Cahak - Feb 7, 2025

The excitement was overflowing in The Kennedy Center Opera House as the annual Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater program began. The audience was so heavily anticipating the start that they found every excuse to cheer — they even applauded the sponsor acknowledgement. 
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater And BAM Reveal June Program Photo
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater And BAM Reveal June Program
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 7, 2025

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater will return to Brooklyn with a spring program that includes a world premiere from choreographer Jawole Willa Jo Zollar in collaboration with Samantha Figgins and Chalvar Monteiro. Learn how to purchase!
AILEY II - THE NEXT GENERATION OF DANCE Returns To The Ailey Citigroup Theater This S Photo
AILEY II - THE NEXT GENERATION OF DANCE Returns To The Ailey Citigroup Theater This Spring
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 6, 2025

On the heels of a 28-city tour, Ailey II, the next generation of dance, returns to the Ailey Citigroup Theater from March 26– April 6 for its annual New York season.
Interview: Jessica Amber Pinkett of ALVIN AILEY AMERICAN DANCE THEATER Photo
Interview: Jessica Amber Pinkett of ALVIN AILEY AMERICAN DANCE THEATER
by Emily Berger - Feb 6, 2025

Baltimore-native Jessica Amber Pinkett returned to the Kennedy Center this week for the annual performances of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater.
Celebrate Dance Titans Graham, Limón & Ailey At 92NY in March Photo
Celebrate Dance Titans Graham, Limón & Ailey At 92NY in March
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 5, 2025

Join in at the New York Public Library for an evening that celebrates the rich legacy of modern dance at The 92nd Street Y, New York through the lens of three iconic pioneers: Martha Graham, José Limón, and Alvin Ailey.
Harkness Dance Center Celebrates 90 Years With Ronald K. Brown/EVIDENCE and Philadelp Photo
Harkness Dance Center Celebrates 90 Years With Ronald K. Brown/EVIDENCE and Philadelphia's PHILADANCO
by Stephi Wild - Feb 4, 2025

This performance will bring together two influential companies, each rooted in deep cultural traditions and celebrated for their transformative artistry, whose roots are entwined with the Harkness Dance Center.
Dallas Black Dance Theatre Welcomes New Interim Artistic Director, Richard A. Freeman Photo
Dallas Black Dance Theatre Welcomes New Interim Artistic Director, Richard A. Freeman, Jr.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 31, 2025

Dallas Black Dance Theatre's 48th season will continue under the leadership of Interim Artistic Director Richard A. Freeman, Jr., whose deep roots in American dance and relationship with DBDT spans nearly 20 years.
Berkshire Opera Festival Names Natalie Johnsonius Neubert as New President and CEO Photo
Berkshire Opera Festival Names Natalie Johnsonius Neubert as New President and CEO
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 30, 2025

BERKSHIRE OPERA FESTIVAL has appointed Natalie Johnsonius Neubert as its new President and CEO. Learn more about Neubert and about the Berkshire Opera Festival!
Robert Moses' KIN Announces 30th Anniversary Season Photo
Robert Moses' KIN Announces 30th Anniversary Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 30, 2025

Robert Moses' KIN has announced its 30th Anniversary Season entitled The Kennings, world premiere program of work by Artistic Director Robert Moses and three new works created by the 2025 guest artists of RMK's New Legacies: One Acts program.
92NY to Present Harkness Dance Center " Celebrating 90 Years Photo
92NY to Present Harkness Dance Center " Celebrating 90 Years
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 28, 2025

The 92nd Street Y, New York's 2024/25 Harkness Dance Center season will continue with Harkness Dance Center - Celebrating 90 Years, a multi-night slate of performances and more honoring the center's trailblazing place in modern dance history.
The 92nd Street Y Announces HARKNESS DANCE CENTER " CELEBRATING 90 YEARS Photo
The 92nd Street Y Announces HARKNESS DANCE CENTER " CELEBRATING 90 YEARS
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 24, 2025

The 92nd Street Y, New York's 2024/25 Harkness Dance Center season continues with Harkness Dance Center – Celebrating 90 Years, a multi-night slate of performances and more honoring the center's trailblazing place in modern dance history and commitment to the future of the art form.
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater To Celebrate Black Artistry And Heritage In Seven Photo
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater To Celebrate Black Artistry And Heritage In Seven Cities During Black History Month
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 23, 2025

The nation's premier modern dance company, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater will embark on a coast-to-coast 2025 United States tour in late January, bringing the Company's unparalleled celebration of Black artistry and heritage to seven cities during Black History Month.
The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts Will Celebrate AILEY II in February Photo
The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts Will Celebrate AILEY II in February
by Stephi Wild - Jan 23, 2025

The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County will present an evening of celebration of life and legacy through dancing with Ailey II in February.
Joffrey Concert Group To Present IN MY ART In February Photo
Joffrey Concert Group To Present IN MY ART In February
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 18, 2025

The Joffrey Concert Group will appear February 14 & 15  (3 performances) at the Ailey Citigroup Theater in a program of new works by Company Artistic Director Bradley Shelver, and Ms. Tsai Hsi Hung and Mr. Thang Dao.
Playhouse Square Unveils Black History Month Programming Photo
Playhouse Square Unveils Black History Month Programming
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 17, 2025

Playhouse Square will celebrate Black History Month with a special digital display throughout the District and a variety of performances. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.
Review: RONALD K. BROWN’S EVIDENCE Celebrates 40 Years with Return to The Joyce The Photo
Review: RONALD K. BROWN’S EVIDENCE Celebrates 40 Years with Return to The Joyce Theater
by Elizabeth Blosfield - Jan 17, 2025

Ronald K. Brown's EVIDENCE, A Dance Company, marks its return to The Joyce Theater from January 14–19 with a worshipful celebration of the company’s 40th anniversary.
Director and Choreographer Lynne Taylor-Corbett Passes Away at 78 Photo
Director and Choreographer Lynne Taylor-Corbett Passes Away at 78
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 14, 2025

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report the passing of choreographer Lynne Taylor-Corbett. The news was confirmed by her son, Shaun Taylor-Corbett. Lynne was nominated for Tony Awards and a Drama Desk Award for Broadway’s “Swing!”
Your Faithful Reader to Present New Letters in Fourth Stage Show at Teatro Latea Photo
Your Faithful Reader to Present New Letters in Fourth Stage Show at Teatro Latea
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 13, 2025

Your Faithful Reader's winter run of performances at Teatro Latea will focus on community submitted letters surrounding the themes of identity and family, and what it's like to live in this crazy circus of a world. Learn more!
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Alvin Ailey been in?

Alvin Ailey has appeared on Broadway in 3 shows.

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Alvin Ailey has not appeared in the West End.

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