Rennie Harris

Hermitage Greenfield Prize Awarded to Rucyl Mills
by Stephi Wild - Feb 25, 2025

The Hermitage Artist Retreat has selected sound and music artist Rucyl Mills as the winner of the 2025 Hermitage Greenfield Prize. Learn more about Mills and the prize here!

Celebrate 15th Anniversary Of Joffrey Ballet's Winning Works At The MCA in March
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 18, 2025

​The Grainger Academy of The Joffrey Ballet will celebrate the 15th Anniversary of its choreographic competition, Winning Works, with five world premieres over two weekends in March. Learn more!

AMERICAN STREET DANCER by Rennie Harris Comes to Penn Live Arts
by Stephi Wild - Feb 5, 2025

Penn Live Arts will present the world premiere of American Street Dancer by Artist-in-Residence Rennie Harris in March. Learn more about the new work here!

New Victory Theater to Present Rennie Harris' NUTTIN' BUT A WORD This February
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 15, 2025

New Victory Arts Award recipient Rennie Harris will return to the New Victory for a record seventh time with Nuttin’ but a Word, an electric dance piece that honors hip-hop’s roots while raising the bar to new heights. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Hermitage To Present Two Greenfield Prize Commission Premieres At The Ringling
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 10, 2025

The Ringling Museum of Art will host the first public showings of the original commissions resulting from the 2023 Hermitage Greenfield Prize (HGP).

Camille A. Brown & Dancers Returns To The Joyce Theater in I AM
by Stephi Wild - Jan 9, 2025

 The Joyce Theater Foundation will welcome the return of prolific director and choreographer Camille A. Brown with the New York premiere of I AM. Learn more here!

Joffrey Ballet Reveals Winners Of 15th Annual Winning Works
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 14, 2024

The Joffrey Ballet announced the winners of its 15th annual Winning Works competition, with new performances set to premiere from March 14-23, 2025, showcasing innovative choreography. Learn more!

Judith Jamison, Alvin Ailey Dancer and Artistic Director, Passes Away at 81
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 10, 2024

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that legendary Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater dancer Judith Jamison, who later became Artistic Director of the company, passed away on Saturday, November 9, at the age of 81, after a brief illness

Review: DAYTON CONTEMPORARY DANCE COMPANY at The Joyce Theater
by Miranda Stück - Oct 7, 2024

There is excitement and impressiveness in witnessing a group of dancers execute multiple genres of dance in one evening. In the heart of Chelsea, the dancers of Dayton Contemporary Dance Company share what is vital to the dance industry nowadays: versatility. As part of its 56th season, the company’s run at the Joyce Theater is a triple bill performance highlighting the works of Ray Mercer, Rennie Harris, and Paul Taylor.

Penn Live Arts Opens Season With PILOBOLUS
by Stephi Wild - Sep 25, 2024

Penn Live Arts will open its 20/25 season September 27 (8 PM) and 28 (2 PM and 8 PM) at the Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts with the gravity-defying choreography of Pilobolus. 

Hobby Center Launches New Residency Initiative To Uplift Local Artists' Work
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 29, 2024

After piloting the program in the 2023-24 Season with ISHIDA Dance Company and Urban Souls Dance Company, The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts' is launching its new artist residency.

Tom Kitt & More Join Hermitage Artist Retreat Fall Lineup
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 22, 2024

The Hermitage Artist Retreat revealed its fall lineup featuring renowned artists, including Pulitzer Prize, Tony Award, Emmy Award, and Grammy Award winners. Learn more and see how to attend.

Twenty New Dance Projects Awarded Grants From NEFA's National Dance Project
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 20, 2024

The New England Foundation for the Arts (NEFA) awarded $2,000,000 through the National Dance Project (NDP) to support the creation of 20 new dance projects that will be shared across the United States. In addition, NDP has awarded $200,000 in Finalist Awards to 20 new dance projects.

The Joyce Theater Will Host the Return of Dayton Contemporary Dance Company
by Stephi Wild - Aug 15, 2024

 The Joyce Theater Foundation will welcome the return of Dayton Contemporary Dance Company. Along with two works from in-demand Black choreographers, DCDC becomes the first African American company to add master choreographer Paul Taylor's Esplanade to its repertoire, with performances at The Joyce Theater from October 1-6. 

Nikki Renee Daniels and Charles Esten To Lead THE MUSIC MAN At Pittsburgh CLO
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 28, 2024

Pittsburgh CLO has announced the full cast and creative team for THE MUSIC MAN, running July 9-14, 2024 at the Benedum Center.

Chicago Dance Health Fund Announces DANCE FOR LIFE 2024 Program
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 28, 2024

Dance for Life returns to the Auditorium Theatre on August 10, featuring ten works by Chicago dance companies and artists. The event supports the Chicago Dance Health Fund.

Two World Premieres & More Set for New Victory Theater 2024-25 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 20, 2024

 The New Victory Theater has announced their 2024-25 season, including  two world premieres, and more. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

Photos: Inside the New 42 Gala Honoring Tom Harris and Rennie Harris
by Jennifer Broski - Jun 4, 2024

Just last night, New 42 presented  their annual gala at the Plaza Hotel, titled Celebrating Times Square: Every Corner Tells a Story and recognizing the vital role that exposure to the performing arts for young people plays in the cultural and economic vibrancy of Times Square and New York City. Check out photos from inside the event here.

ART WIRE Event Set For Next Month
by Stephi Wild - May 28, 2024

Contemporary arts center OZ Arts Nashville announced it will present a special reading from fellows in the Art Wire program, a unique, cross-disciplinary collaboration with prominent literary nonprofit The Porch.

New 42 To Host Annual Gala - CELEBRATING TIMES SQUARE: EVERY CORNER TELLS A STORY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 23, 2024

xNew 42 will present the return of their annual gala at the Plaza Hotel, which will be taking place on Monday, June 3 at 6PM.