AMDA - Alumni

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)

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.

Congratulations to AMDA graduates Andres Quintero, Boy Radio, and the cast and crew of Broadway's THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW on an iconic opening night. Break lots of legs at Studio 54. We are so proud of you!

Nominations for the 2026 Drama League Awards have been announced, with several AMDA graduates, and productions featuring AMDA talent both onstage and behind the scenes, earning recognition for their work on Broadway and Off-Broadway this season. Winners will be announced at a ceremony on May 15 at the Ziegfeld Ballroom in NYC.

⭐ Outstanding Production of a Play
Dog Day Afternoon - Featuring Alex Gould ’09 (Ensemble / Sonny and Sal understudy)

⭐ Outstanding Revival of a Play
Becky Shaw - Featuring Madeline Brewer ’12 (Becky Shaw)
Bug - Marcus Watson '08 (Flight and Intimacy Coordinator)

⭐ Outstanding Production of a Musical
Beau the Musical - Featuring Tyler Donovan McCall ’19 (Ace Baker alternate / standby)
Saturday Church - Featuring J Harrison Ghee ’09 (Black Jesus)
Schmigadoon! - Featuring Maria Briggs ’11 (Swing)
The Seat of Our Pants - Featuring Geena Quintos ’12 (Ensemble / Mammoth / Miss T. Muse / Pelican / Animal)
Titaníque - Featuring Kyle Ramar Freeman ’13 (Swing)

⭐ Outstanding Revival of a Musical
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee - Featuring Brandon L. Armstrong '12 (Understudy)
Bat Boy: The Musical - Featuring Christopher Sieber ’94 (Dr. Parker), Marissa Jaret Winokur ’92 (Mars. Taylor), and Marissa Rosen ’03 (Daisy / Mrs. Taylor)
Cats: The Jellicle Ball - Featuring Donté Nadir Wilder ’17 (Swing), Zhailon Levingston '15 (Co-Director), and Jeremy Pope ’15 (Producer)
Chess - Featuring Sarah Michele Lindsey '13 (Ensemble and Assistant Dance Captain)
Heathers the Musical - Featuring Xavier McKinnon ’25 (Kurt)
Masquerade - Featuring Kyle Scatliffe ’09 (Phantom)
Ragtime - Featuring Caissie Levy ’02 (Mother)
The Rocky Horror Show - Featuring Andres Quintero ’08 (Swing) and Boy Radio ‘07 (Phantom / Ensemble)

⭐ Outstanding Direction of a Musical
Zhailon Levingston and Bill Rauch, Cats: The Jellicle Ball (Co-Directors)

⭐ Distinguished Performance
Jesse Tyler Ferguson ’95 in Off-Broadway’s Tru (Truman Capote)
Caissie Levy ’02 in Broadway’s Ragtime (Mother)

⭐ 2026 Special Recognition Honoree
Caissie Levy '02