AMDA - Alumni

09/16/2026

It's National Arts in Education Week! 🎭🎶

AMDA talent is at work right now, on Broadway, on screen, and everywhere in between! Every one of these moments started the same way, with a student, a classroom, and the belief that they were worth investing in.

Help us keep making moments like these possible by supporting the next generation of performing artists. Thank you for believing in what our students become.

Learn more about donating to our Scholarship Impact Fund here: https://tr.ee/AMDAGiving

09/15/2026

AMDA has once again earned a spot among Playbill’s Top 3 colleges with the most graduates performing on Broadway during the 2025–2026 season!

We couldn’t be prouder of our extraordinary alumni, whose talent continues to shine on Broadway and on stages around the world. 👏🎭

Read the full article here: https://playbill.com/article/where-did-the-actors-of-the-2025-26-broadway-season-go-to-school

09/08/2026

Back in the room where it happens! Congratulations to AMDA graduate Christopher Jackson on his triumphant return to Broadway’s HAMILTON! Wishing you a spectacular run back at the Richard Rodgers Theatre. Break lots of legs, Christopher!

08/21/2026

08/20/2026

Congratulations to AMDA graduate Charity Arianna on making her Broadway debut in THE BOOK OF MORMON! Break lots of legs at The Eugene O'Neill Theatre, Charity!

08/18/2026

Congratulations to our incredible AMDA alumni recognized for their outstanding work in several of this year’s Emmy-nominated series! 📺🌟

🏆 Outstanding Drama Series

The Pitt
Featuring AMDA Grads Luke Tennie ’16, Kacie Rogers ’15, Xavier Avila ’15

🏆 Outstanding Comedy Series

Abbott Elementary
Featuring AMDA Grad Luke Tennie
Luke Tennie ’16

Shrinking
Featuring AMDA Grad Luke Tennie
Luke Tennie ’16

🏆 Outstanding Limited Series

Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette
Featuring AMDA Grads Serena Ryen ’10, Jack Baugh ’21, and Brandon Armstrong ’12

08/15/2026

Congratulations to AMDA graduate Jessica White on joining the Broadway company of SCHMIGADOON! Break lots of legs at the Nederlander Theatre.

06/08/2026

On Broadway’s biggest night, AMDA graduates were recognized for their outstanding contributions to some of this season’s most celebrated productions. 💫 Congratulations to all of the graduates honored at the 79th Tony Awards! Whether performing on stage or working behind the scenes, your artistry, dedication, and achievements continue to inspire every artist who walks through AMDA’s halls.

🏆 Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical
Caissie Levy ‘02 (Mother)
Ragtime

🏆 Best Director of a Musical
Zhailon Levingston ‘15 (Co-Director)
Cats: The Jellicle Ball

🏆 Best Musical
Schmigadoon! - Featuring Maria Briggs ’11 (Swing)

🏆 Best Revival of a Musical
Ragtime - Featuring Caissie Levy ’02 (Mother)

05/12/2026

National Tap Dance Day is on Monday, May 25, 2026. This annual celebration honors the American art form of tap dancing and the birthday of legendary tapper Bill “Bojangles” Robinson. Events around the country include workshops, performances and community tap jams.

AMDA NY is excited to celebrate this year with a day of tap on Saturday, May 23, 2026. Featuring classes in Broadway, Precision, and Rhythm tap with some of our talented educators, this day is sure to offer something for everyone. Other events include a tap jam with live music, a viewing of famous tap moments in history and closing out the day with the Shim Sham Shimmy, regarded as tap dance’s national anthem.

This day of dance is open to current students, faculty, staff, and alumni* and promises to be a day full of fun, laughter, and community!

🗓️ Saturday, May 23, 2026
⏰ 10:30AM - 5:30PM ET
📍 61st St Campus
💌Advance registration is not required.

*Alumni must be cleared for campus access and possess a valid Alumni ID to attend.