Judith Jamison's contributions to the company, which she joined in 1965, are also highlighted. Jamison was appointed artistic director upon Ailey's death in 1989; the documentary explores her creation of the ballet Love Stories.
Also featured in the telecast are dancer Dwana Adiaha Smallwood, Ailey associate artistic director Masazumi Chaya, and executive director Sharon Gersten Luckman.
The documentary is produced and directed by Phil Bertelsen.
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The singers are leading the Metropolitan Opera premiere of John Adams' work.
The production will include Bernstein’s incidental music for Lillian Hellman’s adaptation of The Lark, and Menotti’s The Unicorn, The Gorgon, and The Manticore.
Lileana Blain-Cruz's production of John Adams' opera-oratorio opened April 23.
Composer John Adams and theatre director Lileana Blain-Cruz retells the story of the Nativity, through the lens of Latin America.
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