The version we know today of Alvin Ailey’s Revelations, presented continuously for more than six decades on stages around the world, is only about half the length it was when it premiered in 1960. Nine songs, originally performed live, were cut from the score in order to tighten the production for a tour of Asia […]

Here are the latest promotions, appointments, and departures, as well as notable awards and accomplishments, from November 2024.

December brings with it a plethora of Nutcracker productions, but that’s not the only show on offer. Whether you’re looking for a memorable trip to the Land of the Sweets or would prefer something Sugarplum-free, here are 10 shows on our radar.

“Edges of Ailey,” the first large-scale museum exhibition dedicated to modern dance pioneer Alvin Ailey’s life, work, and legacy, will be on view at the Whitney from September 25 to February 9.

Here are the latest promotions, appointments, and departures, as well as notable awards and accomplishments, from November 2023.

Watching Hope Boykin dance is like watching a musical score come to life: Her speed, her clarity, and her innate understanding of music have captivated audiences for more than three decades. But that outwardly spectacular performer has always nurtured her inner voice, too. In her post-performance life, Boykin has begun to share that voice through choreography, spoken word, and writing.

New York City Ballet principal Sara Mearns wasn’t sure she was strong enough. A ballerina who has danced many demanding full-length and contemporary roles, she was about to push herself physically more than she thought was possible. “I said, ‘I can’t. My body won’t,’ ” she says. “He told me, ‘Yes, it will.’ ” She […]