Resident Companies



Alvin Ailey® American Dance Theater

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater grew from a now-fabled performance in 1958 in New York City, when Alvin Ailey and a group of young African-American modern dancers changed forever the perception of American dance. Today, led by Artistic Director Judith Jamison, AAADT has gone on to perform for an estimated 23 million people in 48 states and in 71 countries on six continents, including two historic residencies in South Africa, and has earned a reputation as one of the most acclaimed international ambassadors of American culture, promoting the uniqueness of the African-American cultural experience and the preservation and enrichment of the American modern dance.

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Paul Taylor Dance Company
Paul Taylor is the last living member of the pantheon that created America’s own art form of modern dance. Having offered cogent observations on life’s complexities and society’s most difficult issues since he began to choreograph in 1954, the prolific dance maker continues to win international acclaim for the vibrancy, relevance and power of his new works. The world-renowned Paul Taylor Dance Company first performed at New York City Center in 1969 and has presented annual engagements here since 1977.

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American Ballet Theatre
American Ballet Theatre is recognized as one of the great dance companies in the world. Few ballet companies equal ABT for its combination of size, scope and outreach. Recognized as a living national treasure since its founding in 1940, ABT annually tours the United States, performing for more than 600,000 people, and is the only major cultural institution to do so. It has also made more than 15 international tours to 42 countries as perhaps the most representative American ballet company and has been sponsored by the State Department of the United States on many of these engagements.

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New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players
New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players is America’s preeminent professional Gilbert & Sullivan repertory ensemble. Under the dynamic leadership of Artistic Director Albert Bergeret, NYGASP has created its own special niche in the cultural mosaic of New York City and the nation. Since its founding in 1974, the company has presented over 2,000 performances of the G&S masterpieces throughout the eastern United States and Canada, captivating audiences of all ages.

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Manhattan Theatre Club
One of the country’s most acclaimed theatre organizations, and one of the only institutions in the U.S. solely dedicated to producing new plays and musicals, MTC develops and presents works of the highest quality by both established and emerging American and international playwrights. Founded in 1970, MTC is committed to bringing theatre to the widest possible audience.

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The Pearl Theatre Company
For the past 25 years The Pearl, and its Resident Acting Company, has been producing a full-range repertory strongly rooted in the classics. In the tradition of the finest ensembles of our theatrical heritage, The Pearl Theatre Company delves into the great plays of the world armed with shared experience and passionate teamwork.

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