2011 New York City Center Season
This holiday season Ailey returns to New York City Center for five weeks only.
Join Robert Battle in his first season as Artistic Director and see the exquisite Ailey dancers in the comfort of the newly renovated New York City Center. The historic venue has been restored and modernized for a vastly improved theatergoing experience including new wider seats with more legroom between rows, improved sightlines, renovated lobbies and redesigned bars, additional restrooms and elevators.
Tickets start at $25
American Express® is the preferred card of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
Other ways to buy:
By phone: 212-581-1212
In Person: City Center Box Office at W 55th Street (6th & 7th Aves)
If you require handicapped seating, please call CityTix at 212-581-1212.
5 Weeks of Special Performances
Download the NY Season Performance Calendar
Interactive electronic version of the Season Brochure
Casting Sheets (subject to change)
Premieres & New Productions
Premieres and new productions, including works by Paul Taylor, Alvin Ailey, Robert Battle, Rennie Harris, and Ohad Naharin—plus many returning repertory favorites.
World & Company Premiere details
New Production details
Revelations with Live Music Nov 30, Dec 3 eve, 31 (New Year's Eve)
Revelations with a cast of 50 dancers filling the stage and aisles Nov 30, Dec 3 mat, 4 mat, 9 eve, 10 eve, 11 mat, 14 eve, 15 eve, 18 mat
American Masters Dec 8
Sylvia Waters Farewell Dec 11 eve
All Ailey Dec 11 mat
All New Dec 13, 16, 17 eve, 18 eve, 21 eve, 28 eve
New Year's Eve Special Performance Dec 31 eve (performance details)
Member Benefits - Join Today
Become a member to get 2 passes to an open rehearsal in December and members-only information and updates.
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Family Matinee Series
On Saturday afternoons, bring the whole family to enjoy the performance (tickets start at $25) and stay afterward for a free Q&A with the Ailey dancers.
Save 20% on 2+ Performances
With so many wonderful performances from which to choose, why see only one? Save 20%* off the regular ticket price when you purchase tickets at the same time to two or more performances. *20% discount does not apply to $25 tickets.
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Groups of 10+ Save Up To 20%
Ask about discounts on tickets as well as customized pre- and post-performance activities to enhance your group’s experience, including tours of Ailey's home, receptions and private classes at the Ailey Studios.
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$10 Student Tickets
Students may purchase $10 tickets from 12 noon until one hour before curtain on the day of performance for any performance EXCEPT: Opening Night (Nov 30), New Year’s Eve. (Dec 31 at 7pm) and Saturday Evenings.
Cash sales at the Box Office only; $10 student tickets may not be purchased online or by phone. A valid student ID must be presented, in person, at the Box Office. Limit one ID per person; one ticket per ID. Ailey reserves the right to exclude additional performances and will notify box office at least one day in advance.
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