Donald Byrd
Latest News on Donald Byrd:
All Roads Theatre Company To Present ONE FOR MY BABY World Premiere And More At El Portal Theatre (Dec 18, 2024)
Vote For The 2024 BroadwayWorld Seattle Awards; CATS at Spokane Civic Theatre Leads Best Musical! (Dec 16, 2024)
Video: The Ladies of THE OUTSIDERS Show Off Their Broadway Crib (Dec 11, 2024)
All Roads Theatre Company To Present ONE FOR MY BABY World Premiere And More At El Portal Theatre (Dec 18, 2024)
Vote For The 2024 BroadwayWorld Seattle Awards; CATS at Spokane Civic Theatre Leads Best Musical! (Dec 16, 2024)
Video: The Ladies of THE OUTSIDERS Show Off Their Broadway Crib (Dec 11, 2024)
BIO
Donald Byrd has been the artistic director of Spectrum Dance Theater, a dance company and school based in Seattle, since 2002.
Awards and Nominations
Tony Awards - 2006 - Best Choreography
Donald Byrd, The Color Purple
Videos
VIDEO: Judith Jamison and Ailey Dancers Appear at TEDx for REVELATIONS FROM OF A LIFETIME IN DANCE
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 11, 2019
News
All Roads Theatre Company To Present ONE FOR MY BABY World Premiere And More At El Portal Theatre
All Roads Theatre Company has announced its inaugural season at the El Portal Theatre in North Hollywood, beginning with the World Premiere Musical ONE FOR MY BABY, with a score by the incomparable Harold Arlen and headlined by Broadway stars LANA GORDON and LUBA MASON.
All Roads Theatre Company has announced its inaugural season at the El Portal Theatre in North Hollywood, beginning with the World Premiere Musical ONE FOR MY BABY, with a score by the incomparable Harold Arlen and headlined by Broadway stars LANA GORDON and LUBA MASON.
Vote For The 2024 BroadwayWorld Seattle Awards; CATS at Spokane Civic Theatre Leads Best Musical!
Voting continues for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Seattle Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Voting continues for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Seattle Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Video: The Ladies of THE OUTSIDERS Show Off Their Broadway Crib
When Tilly Evans-Krueger, SarahGrace Mariani, and Melody Rose aren't going head to head onstage in Broadway's The Outsiders, you'll find them backstage at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre in their girls-only dressing room! Watch in this video!
When Tilly Evans-Krueger, SarahGrace Mariani, and Melody Rose aren't going head to head onstage in Broadway's The Outsiders, you'll find them backstage at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre in their girls-only dressing room! Watch in this video!
Stage Directors And Choreographers Society Announces Executive Board Election Results And President's Award
SDC announced the results of its 2024 Executive Board election, highlighting new leadership roles and the organization's future direction. Discover the elected members and their upcoming initiatives.
SDC announced the results of its 2024 Executive Board election, highlighting new leadership roles and the organization's future direction. Discover the elected members and their upcoming initiatives.
TASTE OF JAZZ PARTY Returns to the Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival This September
The Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival announced that 19 restaurants will offer food and beverage tastings at the Taste of Jazz event on September 20, providing a culinary experience alongside live jazz performances.
The Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival announced that 19 restaurants will offer food and beverage tastings at the Taste of Jazz event on September 20, providing a culinary experience alongside live jazz performances.
Levitt Pavilion Los Angeles Presents AN EVENING WITH THE DO-OVER
Levitt Pavilion Los Angeles will celebrate its 17th annual concert series with 10 free outdoor performances at MacArthur Park, featuring diverse artists and the premier daytime event, The Do-Over, from June 22 to August 31, 2024.
Levitt Pavilion Los Angeles will celebrate its 17th annual concert series with 10 free outdoor performances at MacArthur Park, featuring diverse artists and the premier daytime event, The Do-Over, from June 22 to August 31, 2024.
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre Will Host Master Class Series Taught by PBT Company Artists and Staff
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre has announced a new monthly Master Class Series for the 2024-25 season. Learn more about the upcoming lineup here!
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre has announced a new monthly Master Class Series for the 2024-25 season. Learn more about the upcoming lineup here!
Sean Jones, Thomas Wendt, Howie Alexander, Selecta and DJ Big Phill Set For Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival
The Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival (PIJF) has always spotlighted homegrown, home-nurtured talent, and the tradition of featuring musicians with ties to the city continues with Sean Jones, Howie Alexander, Thomas Wendt, Selecta and DJ Big Phill and more.
The Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival (PIJF) has always spotlighted homegrown, home-nurtured talent, and the tradition of featuring musicians with ties to the city continues with Sean Jones, Howie Alexander, Thomas Wendt, Selecta and DJ Big Phill and more.
See What's Coming Up At Birdland: Jazz Programming August 12th - August 25th
Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater have revealed all jazz programming running August 12th - August 25th.
Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater have revealed all jazz programming running August 12th - August 25th.
The Roots' Davy Guy Shares 'Pinky Ring' Single
Dave Guy is set to release his debut album, Ruby, on September 20th. Throughout the album, he explores New York Jazz and pushes the boundaries of the genre by incorporating shades of hip hop and soul, making it both unique and modern. Now, he shares his latest single, “Pinky Ring.'
Dave Guy is set to release his debut album, Ruby, on September 20th. Throughout the album, he explores New York Jazz and pushes the boundaries of the genre by incorporating shades of hip hop and soul, making it both unique and modern. Now, he shares his latest single, “Pinky Ring.'
See What's Coming Up At Birdland August 5th - August 18th
Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater has revealed jazz programming running August 5th - August 18th.
Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater has revealed jazz programming running August 5th - August 18th.
Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater Reveal August 2024 Programming
Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater will operate this August with a full slate of nightly performances.
Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater will operate this August with a full slate of nightly performances.
The National Center For Choreography-Akron Receives $90,000 From The National Endowment For The Arts
The National Center for Choregraphy-Akron has announced that it has been approved by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) for two Grants for Arts Projects awards totaling $90,000.
The National Center for Choregraphy-Akron has announced that it has been approved by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) for two Grants for Arts Projects awards totaling $90,000.
Review: PATHWAYS TO PERFORMANCE at Kennedy Center
This outstanding festival featured brilliant new or recent work by five choreographers.
This outstanding festival featured brilliant new or recent work by five choreographers.
Something Else!, Led by Vincent Herring, Release Debut Album 'Soul Jazz'
Under the no-nonsense title of Soul Jazz, the album features groove-centric tunes from such masters as Horace Silver, Herbie Hancock, Roy Hargrove, Donald Byrd, Stanley Turrentine, Eddie Harris, Pee Wee Ellis, and John Coltrane, played with infectious vitality by this unparalleled dream band.
Under the no-nonsense title of Soul Jazz, the album features groove-centric tunes from such masters as Horace Silver, Herbie Hancock, Roy Hargrove, Donald Byrd, Stanley Turrentine, Eddie Harris, Pee Wee Ellis, and John Coltrane, played with infectious vitality by this unparalleled dream band.
Pittsburgh CLO Announces Casting for THE COLOR PURPLE Beginning This Month At The Benedum Center
Pittsburgh CLO has announced the full cast and creative team for THE COLOR PURPLE, running June 25 - 30, 2024, at the Benedum Center.
Pittsburgh CLO has announced the full cast and creative team for THE COLOR PURPLE, running June 25 - 30, 2024, at the Benedum Center.
Legendary Musician And Composer Herbie Hancock Comes To NJPAC This September
The incomparable Herbie Hancock will perform at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) on Sunday, September 29th, at 7 PM.
The incomparable Herbie Hancock will perform at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) on Sunday, September 29th, at 7 PM.
MTI Launches New Licensing Division, MTI Concert Dance
MTI Concert Dance will license choreographed works from well-known choreographers across many genres of dance. For its launch, MTI has partnered with The Robbins Rights Trust to exclusively license the entire ballet repertory of the legendary Jerome Robbins.
MTI Concert Dance will license choreographed works from well-known choreographers across many genres of dance. For its launch, MTI has partnered with The Robbins Rights Trust to exclusively license the entire ballet repertory of the legendary Jerome Robbins.
Auditorium Theatre Unveils April Lineup Featuring Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater & More
Auditorium Theatre has revealed its April 2024 schedule. See the full lineup.
Auditorium Theatre has revealed its April 2024 schedule. See the full lineup.
South Chicago Dance Theatre Comes to the Auditorium Theatre in April
The Auditorium Theatre will present South Chicago Dance Theatre (SCDT)—a Chicago based, internationally toured, multi-cultural dance company—in a one-night-only performance Saturday, April 27 at 7:30 p.m. as part of the theatre’s Made In Chicago Dance Series.
The Auditorium Theatre will present South Chicago Dance Theatre (SCDT)—a Chicago based, internationally toured, multi-cultural dance company—in a one-night-only performance Saturday, April 27 at 7:30 p.m. as part of the theatre’s Made In Chicago Dance Series.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What awards has Donald Byrd been nominated for?
and Best Choreography (Tony Awards) for The Color Purple.
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