BWW Review: REVEAL: CHOREOGRAPHY AND PERFORMANCES BY THE AILEY DANCERS at The Ailey Citigroup Theater
by Tracy Hopkins
- Aug 8, 2018
Performed at The Ailey Citigroup Theater in Ailey's home, The Joan Weill Center for Dance, Reveal featured nine original works choreographed and performed by members of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, with a special appearance by acclaimed Guest Artist and Rehearsal Director Matthew Rushing. Choreographers included Hope Boykin, Clifton Brown, Vernard Gilmore, Yannick Lebrun, Chalvar Monteiro, Jamar Roberts, and Kanji Segawa.
The Kennedy Center presents Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, 2/6
by A.A. Cristi
- Jan 9, 2018
Famed Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater marks its annual Kennedy Center engagement, February 6 11, with seven magnetic performances on the Opera House stage. Led by Artistic Director Robert Battle, the company's performances include two D.C. debuts, three new productions, and a total of 10 works by a range of diverse choreographers. Alvin Ailey's American masterpiece Revelations will be performed as the finale for all seven programs.
BWW Review: ALVIN AILEY AMERICAN DANCE THEATER, 23 September 2016
by Emma Cann
- Sep 25, 2016
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater tour the UK for the first time in 6 years, presented by the amazing Dance Consortium. Hailed by the US Congress as "a vital American cultural ambassador to the world", the company perform original works by the late Alvin Ailey - including his most famous and critically acclaimed piece Revelations - as well works by more contemporary choreographers who contribute to the company's repertory.
Photo Flash: First Look at ODETTA Premiere - Star-Studded Event With Harry Belafonte, Laverne Cox, Suzanne Vega and More!
by Christina Mancuso
- Dec 12, 2014
Last night's Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's ODETTA premiere performance was star studded with guests including Harry Belafonte, Laverne Cox, Jessye Norman, Carmen de Lavallade,Bevy Smith, Suzanne Vega, Ruben Santiago Hudson, Michela Angela Davis, Khalil Kain, Rochelle Aytes, Pastors Michael A Walrond Jr., and Reverend LaKeesha Waldrond attending the world premiere of Matthew Rushing's. Fittingly, ODETTA, which celebrates the legendary singer known as the "voice of the Civil Rights Movement." premiered on National Human Rights Day. Fans can catch ODETTA seven more times this season: Dec 13 Mat, 14 eve, 18 eve, 20 eve, 26, 28 eve, 31 mat.
Photo Flash: Harry Belafonte, Laverne Cox and More Attend Alvin Ailey's ODETTA Premiere
by BWW News Desk
- Dec 11, 2014
Last night's Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's ODETTA premiere performance was star studded with guests including Harry Belafonte, Laverne Cox, Jessye Norman, Carmen de Lavallade, Bevy Smith, Suzanne Vega, Ruben Santiago Hudson, Michela Angela Davis, Khalil Kain, Rochelle Aytes, Pastors Michael A Walrond Jr., and Reverend LaKeesha Waldrond attending Matthew Rushing's world premiere. Fittingly, ODETTA, which celebrates the legendary singer known as the "voice of the Civil Rights Movement," premiered on National Human Rights Day. BroadwayWorld has photos from the premiere below!
Photo Flash: Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Opens Season at Lincoln Center
by BWW News Desk
- Jun 14, 2013
On June 12, 2013, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, one of the world's most popular dance companies, kicked off its seven performance engagement at the David H. Koch Theater. The performance marked the Company's historic return to Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts for the first time in over a decade and its first engagement there led by Artistic Director Robert Battle. Scroll down for photos from the opening festivities!
Arianda, Finlay Win Clive Barnes Awards
by Nicole Rosky
- Nov 9, 2010
The winners of the first Clive Barnes Awards were announced today (Tuesday, November 9, 2010) at a ceremony at the Walter Reade Theatre at Lincoln Center. The winner for theatre is Nina Arianda. The winner for dance is Chase Finlay. The winners were announced by Cherry Jones (theatre) and Frederic Franklin (dance).
Nominees for First Clive Barnes Awards Announced
by Robert Diamond
- Oct 21, 2010
The Clive Barnes Foundation and its Selection Committee have agreed on an impressive list of talented young nominees for the first Clive Barnes Awards: Four finalists in theater and five in Dance.
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Performs At SummerStage, 7/24
by BWW News Desk
- Jul 24, 2010
On Friday, July 23rd and Saturday, July 24th at 8pm, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater returns to SummerStage to share the brilliant artistry and passionate energy that bring audiences around the globe to their feet night after night. Ailey's extraordinary dancers will perform Alvin Ailey's classic Blues Suite, with live music by Kenny Brawner and the Brawner Brothers Band; Dancing Spirit, Ronald K. Brown's acclaimed choreographic tribute to Judith Jamison; and Alvin Ailey's beloved signature masterpiece, Revelations. SummerStage takes place in Central Park.
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Performs At SummerStage, 7/23 & 24
by BWW
News Desk
- Jul 23, 2010
On Friday, July 23rd and Saturday, July 24th at 8pm, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater returns to SummerStage to share the brilliant artistry and passionate energy that bring audiences around the globe to their feet night after night. Ailey's extraordinary dancers will perform Alvin Ailey's classic Blues Suite, with live music by Kenny Brawner and the Brawner Brothers Band; Dancing Spirit, Ronald K. Brown's acclaimed choreographic tribute to Judith Jamison; and Alvin Ailey's beloved signature masterpiece, Revelations. SummerStage takes place in Central Park.
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Performs At SummerStage, 7/23 & 24
by Marivic Tagala
- Jul 1, 2010
On Friday, July 23rd and Saturday, July 24th at 8pm, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater returns to SummerStage to share the brilliant artistry and passionate energy that bring audiences around the globe to their feet night after night. Ailey's extraordinary dancers will perform Alvin Ailey's classic Blues Suite, with live music by Kenny Brawner and the Brawner Brothers Band; Dancing Spirit, Ronald K. Brown's acclaimed choreographic tribute to Judith Jamison; and Alvin Ailey's beloved signature masterpiece, Revelations. SummerStage takes place in Central Park.
Ailey II Takes The Stage at The Joyce Theater, 4/13-4/22
by BWW
News Desk
- Apr 22, 2010
After performing for audiences in more than 30 U.S. cities over the past six months, Ailey II, the celebrated second company of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, will take the stage at The Joyce Theater as part of the 1.2.3. Festival from April 13-22. 'After being on the road for the majority of last year, the dancers absolutely love coming home to perform in the epicenter of the dance world,' Artistic Director Sylvia Waters says.
Ailey II Takes The Stage at The Joyce Theater, 4/13-4/22
by BWW News Desk
- Mar 4, 2010
After performing for audiences in more than 30 U.S. cities over the past six months, Ailey II, the celebrated second company of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, will take the stage at The Joyce Theater as part of the 1.2.3. Festival from April 13-22. 'After being on the road for the majority of last year, the dancers absolutely love coming home to perform in the epicenter of the dance world,' Artistic Director Sylvia Waters says.
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