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Review: ALVIN AILEY AMERICAN DANCE THEATER PROGRAM C at the Kennedy Center
by Emily Berger - Feb 9, 2025

What did our critic think of ALVIN AILEY AMERICAN DANCE THEATER PROGRAM C at Kennedy Center?

Review: ALVIN AILEY at New York City Center is Doing its Best Work
by Lora Strum - Dec 20, 2024

There is no better time to be had than what The Alvin Ailey Dance Theatre offers audiences at its five-week residency at the New York City Center. The show, which consists of a rotating roster of new, returning and classic works, should be mandatory holiday viewing. It is White Christmas or The Rockettes, but for audiences who want less razzle dazzle and more joy, depth and authenticity. 

AILEY's Amazing Artists To Debut All New And Special Programs At New York City Center
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 17, 2024

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater leaps into its third week of performances celebrating Legacy in Motion and the life of Artistic Director Emerita Judith Jamison with a world premiere from Interim Artistic Director Matthew Rushing, new production by Elisa Monte, two special programs, and more chances to see returning favorites including Alvin Ailey's timeless masterpiece Revelations.

Alvin Ailey Season Continues With Two World Premieres, Live Music, And More
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 11, 2024

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's 2024-25 season celebrating ‘Legacy in Motion' and the life of Artistic Director Emerita Judith Jamison moves forward with inspiring performances of acclaimed works and new pieces from a variety of choreographers for whom Alvin Ailey and Ms. Jamison paved the way.

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Performs Mother's Day Weekend at NJPAC
by Stephi Wild - Apr 17, 2024

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater will complete its 65th anniversary coast-to-coastUnited States tour to 21 cities at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) MOTHER’S DAY WEEKEND with performances Friday, May 10 at 8pm, Saturday, May 11th at 8pm and Sunday, May 12 at 3pm.

Review: Fifty Years Since its Founding, Ailey II Takes the Spotlight
by Lora Strum - Apr 11, 2024

What did our critic think of FIFTY YEARS SINCE ITS FOUNDING, AILEY II FINDS ITS SPOTLIGHT at The Joyce Theatre?

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Announces Programming For April Engagement At Auditorium Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 21, 2024

The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater will returns to its Chicago home – the landmark Auditorium Theatre at 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive – for its 55th engagement, with six dynamic performances, April 17-21, 2024. Tickets, starting at $40, are now on sale at Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater | Auditorium Theatre.

Review: Alvin Ailey Wants You to Feel Something Again
by Lora Strum - Dec 26, 2023

What did our critic think of ALVIN AILEY WANTS YOU TO FEEL SOMETHING AGAIN at New York City Center?

Ailey Lights Up The Stage In Final Weeks Of Performances With Special Programs And Revelations Through The New Year
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 20, 2023

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's 65th anniversary season swings into the final two weeks of its holiday season engagement with an exciting lineup of performances that will captivate New York City Center audiences.

Auditorium Theatre to Present Return Of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater in April 2024
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 12, 2023

The Auditorium Theatre presents the return of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater from April 17-21,

Ailey's 65th Anniversary Season Continues with New Premiere and Refreshed Ailey & Jazz Program Featuring Live Music
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 12, 2023

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's 65th anniversary season rolls into its third week of extraordinary performances with a new production from visionary choreographer Alonzo King, more chances to see returning favorites, and a weekend full of live music with the ‘Ailey & Jazz' program.

Photos: Ailey's Opening Night Gala Honors Living Legend Judith Jamison with Honorary Chairs Cynthia Erivo and Sunny Hostin
by Blair Ingenthron - Dec 2, 2023

On November 29, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater kicked off its 65th anniversary season at a star-studded Opening Night Gala complete with a rousing performance and party. Honorary Chairs for the evening were Tony®, Emmy®, and GRAMMY® Award-winning and Oscar-nominated actress, singer, author, and producer Cynthia Erivo and 3x Emmy® Award-winning co-host of ABC’s “The View” and 2x New York Times best-selling author Sunny Hostin. Check out photos here!

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Reveals 2023 New York City Center Season
by Stephi Wild - Jul 28, 2023

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater has announced its 65th anniversary season at its New York City Center “home” from November 29 - December 31. Learn more about the upcoming performances here!

LOTNY to Present AMERICAN ONE ACTS in May
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 4, 2023

The little OPERA theatre of ny (LOTNY) will present American One Acts, a double bill, conducted by Gregory Hopkins and directed by Philip Shneidman, from May 31 - June 4, 2023 at Baruch Performing Arts Center.

Review: Alvin Ailey Considers What it Means to “Aspire To” in Latest Ailey II Performance
by Lora Strum - Mar 23, 2023

Alvin Ailey’s roster of classic performances is long because it has never shied away from leveraging its foundational strengths to try something new. The company’s latest performance from Ailey II builds on this practice to breathe life into classic works, and ground new material in what the company does best. 

Ailey Visits White House & City Hall During Black History Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 26, 2023

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, an American cultural ambassador to the world, and Artistic Director Robert Battle were officially welcomed to the White House and New York City Hall this month as the organization's performances and programs reach across the country during Black History Month.

Ailey II, The Next Generation Of Dance, Sets Out On US Tour Led by Francesca Harper
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 9, 2022

Ailey II, the next generation of dance, will embark on a 22-city United States tour October 7 - February 25 stretching from Miami, Florida to South Bend, Indiana to Tacoma, Washington. Following the tour, the renowned ensemble of 12 rising stars will return home for an annual New York season at The Ailey Citigroup Theater March 22 – April 2, 2023.

Photos: Go Inside Ailey's #REUNITEDWEDANCE Opening Night Gala Benefit
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 3, 2021

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater kicked off its three-week 2021 homecoming season December 1 with a one-night only gala benefit complete with an inspirational performance at New York City Center and star-studded dinner-party at the Ziegfeld Ballroom. 

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Reveals Company Premiere of Camille A. Brown's CITY OF RAIN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 17, 2019

On Tuesday, December 17th Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater reveals the company premiere of Camille A. Brown's City of Rain. This quietly lyrical piece honors the struggles and grace of a deceased friend, showing a different facet of the choreographer than Ailey audiences have seen in her previous works for the Company. Dedicated to Greg 'Blyes' Boomer, the work for 10 dancers is set to an original composition by Jonathan Melville Pratt entitled Two Way Dream. A recipient of numerous honors, including a 2014 Bessie Award for Outstanding Production for the work Mr. TOL. E. RAncE (Camille A. Brown & Dancers), Ms. Brown choreographed Broadway's Choir Boy (TONY nominee for Best Choreography), the TONY Award-winning revival of Once On This Island, and the Emmy Award-winning television special, Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert. [There are five more chances to see City of Rain this season: Dec. 20 eve, 21 eve, 27 eve, Jan. 1 eve, 5 mat.]

Ailey's Holiday Season Celebrates The Ailey School's 50th Anniversary And Presents Two Premieres
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 11, 2019

On Tuesday, December 10th, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater continues its holiday season with a celebration of The Ailey School's 50th anniversary, honoring its standard of excellence for providing exceptional training to more than 3,500 students annually. This special evening features students performing alongside the Company in Alvin Ailey's Memoria and Revelations.