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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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Alvin Ailey 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

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[Broadway, 1969]
Choreographer

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Ballet Austin Celebrates Mother's Day Weekend With THE SLEEPING BEAUTY


Ballet Austin will conclude the 2023/24 Season Mother’s Day weekend with one of the most memorable classical ballets of all time, The Sleeping Beauty.

Ballet Hispánico's Quinceañera Gala Raised More Than $1.3 Million


Ballet Hispánico's Quinceañera Gala raises over $1.3 million for artistic, educational, and community outreach programs.

Glorya Kaufman Presents Dance at The Music Center Reveals 2024-25 Season


The Glorya Kaufman Presents Dance at The Music Center season will include performances all across its north campus including the famed Mark Taper Forum, the iconic Dorothy Chandler Pavilion and the Ahmanson Theatre.

This Week's Classifieds- Jobs in Music Direction, Production Design, and More


This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld for 4/25/2024 include new jobs for those looking to work in the theatre industry.

DANIEL REICHARD: SONGS FROM THE BOARDWALK Will Play The Ice Palace This June


Join the Ice Palace for a special performance by DANIEL REICHARD, presenting his latest show, Songs from The Boardwalk, on June 15th. Don't miss out on this musical extravaganza.

Baayork Lee & More Join Pittsburgh CLO 2024 Summer of Musicals


Pittsburgh CLO has unveiled the Creative Teams for the 2024 Summer of Musicals. See the productions and learn how to purchase tickets.

Penn Live Arts Unveils 24/25 Season Featuring World, US & Philadelphia Premieres


Discover the exciting 24/25 season of PENN LIVE ARTS, featuring world, U.S., and Philadelphia premieres. Learn how to purchase tickets.

World Premieres & More Set for 2024-25 Kennedy Center Dance Season


The 2024-25 Kennedy Center Dance season has been revealed! See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

Kansas City Friends Of Alvin Ailey Celebrates Ailey II's 50th Anniversary With A Series Of Events And Performances 


Join the Kansas City Friends of Alvin Ailey for an engaging Ailey II public performance, specially designed for young audiences. Experience the magic of dance at the Folly Theater this April.

Krisha Marcano Named Dean Of Theater For Boston Conservatory At Berklee


Distinguished theater educator, choreographer, performer, and entrepreneur Krisha Marcano will join Boston Conservatory at Berklee as dean of the Theater Division starting July 1.

Ice Theatre of New York Reveals Lineup For 2024 Home Season Performances


Ice Theatre of New York has announced the 2024 Home Season Performances, beginning on Friday, May 3 at 7pm and continuing Saturday, May 4 at 7pm, before concluding with the Benefit Gala and Performance on Monday, May 6 at 6:30pm.

McCarter Announces New Leadership Team Members


McCarter Theatre Center has announced two significant appointments to its leadership team: Donya K. Washington as the new BOLD Associate Artistic Director and Joe Peacock as Director of Development.

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Performs Mother's Day Weekend at NJPAC


Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater will complete its 65th anniversary coast-to-coastUnited States tour to 21 cities at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) MOTHER’S DAY WEEKEND with performances Friday, May 10 at 8pm, Saturday, May 11th at 8pm and Sunday, May 12 at 3pm.

Complexions Contemporary Ballet, Parsons Dance & More Set for Auditorium Theatre 24-25 Season


Auditorium Theatre has unveiled its 24-25 season. Learn about the productions and see how to purchase tickets.

New York City Ballet Unveils 2024-25 Season Featuring 58 Ballets


New York City Ballet has revealed its 2024-25 season. See the productions and learn how to purchase tickets!

Dance Iquail! Returns With Premieres By Von Howard & Iquail this Month


Dance Iquail!, the Philadelphia-based company founded and directed by Dr. Iquail Shaheed, returns to the Ailey Citigroup Theater with a program of New York premieres by choreographers Christian von Howard and Shaheed, April 19 & 20 at 7:30 PM.

Submission Now Open for CYCLE 4 of The Next Wave Initiative


Submissions are now open for Cycle 4 of The Next Wave Initiative, the developmental branch of The Directors Company that is committed to amplifying future Black voices in the American theatre.

New Jersey Performing Arts Center Is Hosting A Free Community Wellness Fair


New Jersey Performing Arts Center is hosting a FREE Community Wellness Fair. This is a one-stop-shop for free and creative health resources.

Review: Fifty Years Since its Founding, Ailey II Takes the Spotlight


What did our critic think of FIFTY YEARS SINCE ITS FOUNDING, AILEY II FINDS ITS SPOTLIGHT at The Joyce Theatre?

Parsons Dance Will Return to the Joyce For Annual NYC Homecoming


Parsons Dance will return to The Joyce Theater for its annual two-week season, from Tuesday, May 14 through Saturday, May 25.  

Alvin Ailey 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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