Nikki Feirt Atkins

American Dance Machine For The 21st Century Receives NYSCA Grant For 2023

American Dance Machine for the 21st Century (ADM21) has announced a grant award totaling $30,000 from the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) to support the recovery of the nonprofit arts and culture sector. Following New York State's historic investment for the arts, NYSCA has awarded $90 million since Spring 2022 to a record number of artists and organizations across the state. 

VIDEO: Tony Yazbeck & Melanie Moore Perform 'The Best Things Happen When You're Dancing'

American Dance Machine for the 21st Century has released its next video, “The Best Things Happen When You’re Dancing” from the Broadway musical Irving Berlin’s White Christmas, with music and lyrics by Irving Berlin.

American Dance Machine for the 21st Century Awarded $49,500 by NYSCA

American Dance Machine for the 21st Century (ADM21) announced today a grant award totaling $49,500 from the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) to support the recovery of the nonprofit arts and culture sector.

VIDEO: Cady Huffman & THE WILL ROGERS FOLLIES Cast Members Perform 'Our Favorite Son'

American Dance Machine for the 21st Century has released its latest joyous virtual video, “Our Favorite Son” from the Broadway musical The Will Rogers Follies, performed by Tony Award winner Cady Huffman in the role of Will Rogers, and 10 original Broadway cast members, along with 10 of ADM21’s featured dancers.

Cady Huffman to Lead ADM21 in “Our Favorite Son” From THE WILL ROGERS FOLLIES

American Dance Machine for the 21st Century will release its latest joyous virtual video, “Our Favorite Son” from the Broadway musical The Will Rogers Follies, performed by Cady Huffman in the role of Will Rogers, and 10 original Broadway cast members, along with 10 of ADM21's featured dancers.

VIDEO: New York City Dancers Perform 'Moses Supposes' in New Short Film Directed by Caleb Teicher

American Dance Machine for the 21st Century has released its latest incredibly imaginative virtual video, “Moses Supposes” from the movie Singin’ In The Rain, performed by 8 terrific tap dancers around New York City.  

VIDEO: American Dance Machine For the 21st Century Performs 'T'aint Nobody's Biz-ness If I Do' From BULLETS OVER BROADWAY

Performers include Clyde Alves, Phillip A. Attmore, Michael Biren, Jim Borstelmann, Preston Truman Boyd, Lamont Brown, Barry Busby, Joshua Buscher, Andrew Cao, Jake Corcoran, Casey Garvin, Dan Horn, Jess Leprotto, Kevin Ligon, Brian Martin, Paul Mcgill, Bobby Pestka, Jonalyn Saxer, Angelo Soriano, Kevin Worley, Richard Riaz Yoder, and Bradley Allan Zarr.

VIDEO: Dancers Perform COOL From WEST SIDE STORY Around New York City in New Video Directed by Josh Bergasse

American Dance Machine for the 21st Century has released its next virtual video, “Cool” from West Side Story, performed by 10 extraordinary dancers around New York City. “Cool” was directed by Tony Award nominee Joshua Bergasse, with choreography by Jerome Robbins recreated by Robert La Fosse.

Virtual Theatre Today: Friday, January 8- with Donna McKechnie, Isaac Mizrahi and More!

Today (January 8) in live streaming: Isaac Mizrahi at the Carlyle, Donna McKechnie on Stars in the House, and so much more!

VIDEO: Watch Donna McKechnie and American Dance Machine on Stars in the House- Live at 8pm!

Stars in the House continues tonight (8pm) with a celebration of Donna McKechnie and The American Dance Machine with Nikki Feirt Atkins, Darius Barnes, Taeler Cyrus, Alex Debarr, Douglas Denoff, Alyssa Epstein, Sara Esty, Jess LeProtto, Donna McKechnie, Sarah Meahl and Georgina Pazcoguin.

Wake Up With BWW 1/8: MEAN GIRLS Will Not Re-Open, and More

Today's top stories: Mean Girls will not reopen, sneak peek at Wayne Brady's concert with Seth Rudetsky, Spamalot movie adaptation acquired by Paramount, and more!

VIDEO: Dancers Unite Across the USA for 'The Music and the Mirror' Virtual Performance

The dancers filmed themselves in locations around the country, all sharing the same yearning for the joyful return of live performances in front of an audience.

VIDEO: Watch 27 Broadway Dancers Unite with ADM21 to Take on 'The Music and the Mirror'

With Broadway performances on hold since March 12, 2020 and ballet companies on hold, the entire dance community looks forward to resuming performances and welcoming audiences safely back into the magical world of live dance and theater.  We all need “Somebody to Dance For!”

Photo Coverage: On the Red Carpet at the 2018 Chita Rivera Awards

The 2018 Chita Rivera Awards were handed out last night, May 21 at the NYU Skirball Center for the Performing Arts. The ceremony was hosted by Orfeh and Andy Karl. BroadwayWorld was in attendance at the big event and you can check out photos from the red carpet below!

Who Won Big at the 2018 Chita Rivera Awards? - Full List of Winners!

At this year's Chita Rivera Awards, actress, dancer, and choreographer Carmen de Lavallade received the second annual Lifetime Achievement Award, iconic composer John Kander received the Outstanding Contribution to Musical Theater as a Composer and legendary theater director and producer Harold Prince was presented with the SDC Director Award for Exemplary Collaboration with Choreographers.

Andy Karl and Orfeh Will Host the Chita Rivera Awards

Andy Karl and Orfeh will host the 2018 Chita Rivera Awards, taking place at NYU Skirball Center for the Performing Arts on Sunday, May 20 at 7:30pm.

Steven Hoggett to Receive Critics' Choice Award at Chita Rivera Awards; Osnes, Salonga, and More to Present

Steven Hoggett, who is represented on Broadway this season with Angels in America and Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, will receive the inaugural Douglas and Ethel Watt Critics' Choice Award at the 2018 Chita Rivera Awards

Photo Coverage: Chita Rivera Awards Nominees Meet the Press

Nominations for the 2018 Chita Rivera Awards were announced on April 27, and the nominees met the press last night! BroadwayWorld was in attendance and you can check out photos from the evening below!

CAROUSEL Leads Chita Rivera Awards Nominations, Full List

Nominations for the 2018 Chita Rivera Awards were announced today. In keeping with the mission of the Chita Rivera Awards, nominators considered shows and films that opened during the 2017-2018 theater season. View the full list below

Carmen De Lavallade, John Kander, & Harold Prince to Be Honored at the Chita Rivera Awards

Carmen De Lavallade, John Kander, and Harold Prince will be honored at the 2nd Annual Chita Rivera Awards taking place at NYU Skirball Center for the Performing Arts.