By — Tom LeGro Tom LeGro Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/arts/tuesday-on-the-newshour-dancer-and-choreographer-bill-t-jones Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Tuesday on the Newshour: Dancer and Choreographer Bill T. Jones Arts Nov 24, 2009 2:56 PM EDT Bill T. Jones has long been recognized as one of this country’s leading contemporary dancers and choreographers, known for his mix of athleticism and his willingness to take on big subjects from the world around him. Most recently, Jones is tackling history: Traveling around the country are works about the life and legacy of Abraham Lincoln, and opening this week on Broadway is ‘Fela: the Musical,’ which is about a 1970s African pop star and political activist. Tonight on the NewsHour, we profile Jones and talk to him about his work: You can watch an extended interview with Jones below: We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now By — Tom LeGro Tom LeGro
Bill T. Jones has long been recognized as one of this country’s leading contemporary dancers and choreographers, known for his mix of athleticism and his willingness to take on big subjects from the world around him. Most recently, Jones is tackling history: Traveling around the country are works about the life and legacy of Abraham Lincoln, and opening this week on Broadway is ‘Fela: the Musical,’ which is about a 1970s African pop star and political activist. Tonight on the NewsHour, we profile Jones and talk to him about his work: You can watch an extended interview with Jones below: We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now