Ahmad Simmons is a performing artist, theater maker, choreographer, and producer. Broadway: West Side Story, Hadestown (OBC), Carousel, Cats. Off-Broadway: Illinoise, Only Gold. Film: Maestro, Better Nate Than Ever. TV: Co-starred as Ben Vereen in “Fosse/Verdon,” “Dirty Dancing.” Tour: Hamilton (Dance Supervisor). BFA: Point Park University. Co-Founder of Arterial Projects. Deep love and gratitude to my incredible village of supporters and believers. @ahmadsimmons
From: Photos: Meet the Nominees For the 2024 Chita Rivera Awards
From: Photos: On the Red Carpet of ONLY GOLD Opening Night at MCC Theater
From: Photos: On the Red Carpet of ONLY GOLD Opening Night at MCC Theater
From: Photo Coverage: WEST SIDE STORY Company Celebrates Opening Night!
From: Photo Coverage: A Look Back on the Most Memorable Performances of 2019
Illinoise is now a four-time Tony-nominated musical, and while it officially opened last month, the production waited until this week to celebrate at the St. James Theatre. Check out photos of the cast and creative team here!
Illinoise is now a four-time Tony nominated musical, and while it officially opened last month, the production waited until Tuesday night to celebrate at the St. James Theatre. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos from the star-studded arrivals here.
Illinoise is now a four-time Tony nominated musical, and while it officially opened last month, the production waited until last night to celebrate at the St. James Theatre. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos here!
A special event was held recently for press to meet the Chita Rivera Awards nominees. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos here!
The Broadway critics are weighing in for the final time of the 2023/24 season! Illinoise is officially open on Broadway at the St. James Theatre, making it eligible for 2024 Tony Awards consideration. Check out what the critics are saying!
All new photos have been released of the cast of the new Broadway musical Illinoise! Illinoise is now playing at Broadway's St. James Theatre.
Pittsburgh Playhouse at Point Park University has revealed the lineup for the 2024-2025 season. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.
The producers of ILLINOISE have announced discounted rush and lottery policies once performances begin at the St. James Theatre on April 24th, 2024.
Previews begin tonight, April 24, for Illinoise, the theatrical adaptation of Grammy- and Oscar-nominated Sufjan Stevens’ concept album Illinois. Performances will continue through August 10 at the St. James Theatre. Meet the cast of Illinoise here!
Point Park University has entered into a multiyear partnership with Springboard Danse to relocate its annual three-week project to Downtown Pittsburgh. The project invites a diverse cohort of professional dancers and choreographers from around the world, offering classes, workshops, creative processes, the restaging of celebrated repertory, installations, showings and pop-up performances.
In this video, watch highlights from Broadway-bound musical Illinoise- the theatrical adaptation of Grammy- and Oscar-nominated Sufjan Stevens’ concept album Illinois.
Elijah Lyons, Shara Nova and Tasha Viets-VanLear will transfer to Broadway as vocalists for the musical Illinoise, the theatrical adaptation of Grammy- and Oscar-nominated Sufjan Stevens’ concept album Illinois.
Maia Novi’s outrageously true dark comedy Invasive Species will invade the stage for an Off-Broadway limited engagement at The Vineyard’s Dimson Theater. See performance dates and learn how to purchase tickets.
Starring André De Shields (Hadestown, the Wiz) and Ato Blankson-Wood (Cabaret, Hamlet, Slave Play), the podcast is directed by Tony Award-winner Rachel Chavkin (Lempicka, Hadestown), Zhailon Levingston (Tina: The Tina Turner Musical, Chicken & Biscuits), and Keenan Tyler Oliphant (Hadestown, The Broken Ear Set-list). Watch the video trailer now!
BroadwayWorld has just learned that Illinoise, which is currently playing at Park Avenue Armory will transfer to Broadway.
The New York City premiere of Illinoise, the theatrical adaption of Grammy and Oscar nominated Sufjan Stevens’ concept album Illinois, has officially opened at Park Avenue Armory. Read the reviews!
The New York City premiere of Illinoise will extend its run. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.
Illinoise, the theatrical adaption of Grammy- and Oscar-nominated Sufjan Stevens’ concept album Illinois, is coming to Park Avenue Armory March 3-23, 2024, following a run at the Chicago Shakespeare Theater from January 28-February 18, 2024. Let's see what the critics have to say!
ILLINOISE is a journey through our great state of Illinois using movement. Directed and choreographed by Justin Peck and featuring music and lyrics from Sufjan Stevens’s ILLINOIS album, the show uses dance as its primary narrative language. Peck collaborated with playwright Jacke Sibblies Drury on a loose storyline for ILLINOISE, but that story is communicated entirely through dance. Stevens’s lyrics underscore the situations in the show and mirror the emotional shades of the choreography.
Get a first look at footage of Sufjan Stevens, Justin Peck and Jackie Sibblies Drury's Illinoise!
Ahmad Simmons has appeared on Broadway in 5 shows.
Ahmad Simmons has not appeared in the West End.
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