Birth Place: Houston, TX, USA
For her vast body of work, Ms. Allen has earned three Emmy Awards, a Golden Globe, five NAACP Image Awards, a Drama Desk, an Astaire Award (for Best Dancer), and the Olivier Award. She holds four honorary Doctorate degrees and has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. She was appointed by President George W. Bush to represent the United States as a Cultural Ambassador of Dance.
She has been artist in residence at the Kennedy Center for over 15 years, creating original works with the legendary Arturo Sandoval and James Ingram, such as: Pepito’s Story, Brothers of the Knight, Dreams, Alex in Wonderland, Soul Possessed, Pearl, Dancing in the Wings and Oman O Man. Her long list of directing and producing credits include television classics such as FAME, Grey’s Anatomy, Scandal, How To Get Away With Murder, Jane the Virgin, Empire, A Different World, Everybody Hates Chris, Stompin’ At The Savoy, Polly, That’s So Raven, Cool Women, Quantum Leap, The Fantasia Barrino Story, and on stage, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof. She is currently Executive Produce/Director/Actress on ABC's Grey’s Anatomy.
From: Photos: BLUES FOR AN ALABAMA SKY Opens At Center Theatre Group/Mark Taper Forum
From: Photo Flash: ABC's GREY'S ANATOMY Celebrates 350 Episodes
From: Photo Flash: ABC's GREY'S ANATOMY Celebrates 350 Episodes
From: Photo Flash: ABC's GREY'S ANATOMY Celebrates 350 Episodes
From: Photo Flash: ABC's GREY'S ANATOMY Celebrates 350 Episodes
From: Photo Flash: ABC's GREY'S ANATOMY Celebrates 350 Episodes
From: Photo Flash: ABC's GREY'S ANATOMY Celebrates 350 Episodes
From: Photo Flash: The Actors Fund Celebrates FAME 35th Anniversary Reunion Concert
From: Photo Flash: The Actors Fund Celebrates FAME 35th Anniversary Reunion Concert
From: Photo Flash: The Actors Fund Celebrates FAME 35th Anniversary Reunion Concert
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Debbie Allen, West Side Story
Debbie Allen, West Side Story
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Following a sold-out, extended run at The Public Theater, Shaina Taub’s new musical Suffs is marching to Broadway! Meet the cast of Suffs here!
Catch the latest episode of THE JENNIFER HUDSON SHOW featuring guests Joey Fatone, AJ McLean, and Melissa Rouch. Don't miss the exciting discussions and fun video moments. Tune-in to watch host Jennifer Hudson give her NAACP Image Award acceptance speech for “The Jennifer Hudson Show” winning this year's “Outstanding Talk Series!”
Currently at Pacific Resident Theatre, Wolf Mankowitz’ The Bespoke Overcoat which opened March 9, 2024. Marilyn Fox & Dana Jackson co-direct the cast of: Harry Herman, Robert Lesser, Bruce Nozick and Tobias Echeverria. Had the chance to cover Bruce with some queries on bespoking his Overcoat.
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Tony Award-winner Donna McKechnie is back on Broadway this spring! As BroadwayWorld previously reported, she just assumed the role of Madame Morrible in Wicked. To celebrate Donna's triumphant return to the Broadway stage, we've rounded up just a few videos of our favorite performances from Broadway past.
Experience the magic of George and Ira Gershwin's classic music in CRAZY FOR YOU at Nazareth University Arts Center in April. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Robyn Hurder is coming back to Chicago, and that's swell! Before her big return to the Ambassador Theatre, check out videos of some of our favorite Robyn performances.
Join Allison Loggins-Hull on her tour Diametrically Composed, exploring themes of motherhood and artistry. This unique program, featuring works from fellow composers Alicia Hall Moran, Sarah Kirkland Snider, Jessica Meyer, and Paola Prestini, is set to visit College Park, Boston, and Philadelphia in April 2024.
The full cast has been revealed for the upcoming Broadway production of The Heart of Rock and Roll, the new musical inspired by the iconic songs written and performed by Huey Lewis and The News. Find out who is starring in the musical here!
Debbie Allen presents Camille A. Brown & Dancers: ink January 12th and 13th at The Wallis. ink “explores self-empowerment, Black love, brotherhood, and resilience that examines aspects of Black life that are too often appropriated, rewritten, or silenced.” I had the chance to chat with director/choreographer Camille A. Brown before her flying from New York to her Wallis rehearsals.
BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that tap icon Maurice Hines has passed away at 80.
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It's the final week left to vote for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
There's just two weeks left to vote and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 18th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Los Angeles Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
The Joyce Theater Foundation is continuing its mission to bring the best in dance to its New York City stage in the eighth iteration of American Dance Platform.
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Debbie Allen has appeared on Broadway in 4 shows.
Debbie Allen has not appeared in the West End.
Debbie Allen has been nominated for several awards, including Best Revival at the Olivier Awards for "Cat On A Hot Tin Roof," Outstanding Choreography at the Helen Hayes Awards for "Dreams" and "Brothers of the Knight," Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for "Sweet Charity," Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for "West Side Story," and Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for "West Side Story."
Debbie Allen has won the following awards: Best Revival at the Olivier Awards for Cat On A Hot Tin Roof, Outstanding Choreography, Resident Production at the Helen Hayes Awards for Brothers of the Knight, and Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for West Side Story.
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