Repertory

Embrace

WORLD PREMIERE

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater: New York City Center, 2025

MUSIC

Various Artists*

REHEARSAL ASSOCIATES

Amir Baldwin, Tara Bellardini, & Manuela Sanchez

COSTUMES

Jon Taylor

LIGHTING DESIGN

Josh Monroe

SCENIC DESIGN

Joseph Anthony Gaito

RUN TIME

  • 25 minutes

Fredrick Earl Mosley examines the ups and downs of human connections—messy, beautiful, and everything in between. Set to popular songs by Stevie Wonder, Kate Bush, Ed Sheeran, Des'ree, and P!nk, this piece explores what it takes to love deeply, heal fully, and embrace the journey with open arms. 

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MUSIC CREDITS*

“Never Dreamed You’d Leave In Summer” written by Stevie Wonder and Syreeta Wright, rights administered by Sony/ATV Music Publishing. “At Last” written by Harry Warren and Mack Gordon, rights administered by CoccoMusic, LLC. “This Woman’s Work” written by Kate Bush, rights administered by Sony/ATV Music Publishing. “What About Us” written by Johnny McDaid and Steve Mac, rights administered by Universal Music Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing, and Kobalt Music Publishing. “Photograph” written by Ed Sheeran and Johnny McDaid, rights administered by Sony/ATV Music Publishing and Concord Music Publishing, and “Kissing You” written by Des’ree and Timothy Atack, rights administered by Faber Music. 

FUNDERS

The world premiere of Embrace is supported by Michele & Tim Barakett, Maury & Joseph Bohan, Julie C. Down, Denise Littlefield Sobel, The Ellen Jewett and Richard L. Kauffman New Works Endowment Fund, and The Jeanne Greenberg Rohatyn & Nicolas Rohatyn New Works Endowment Fund.