2012 New York Special Programs

Renee Robinson Farewell

Twelve performances to see the incomparable Renee Robinson in her farewell season with Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater.
Nov 28, 30 / Dec 1mat, 1eve, 2mat, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8mat, 9mat, 9eve

At the December 9th evening performance, join friends and fans as we pay tribute to Renee Robinson. A revered dancer for over three decades, she is the last remaining Company member selected by founder Alvin Ailey, the female dancer with the longest tenure in the Company’s history, and the only dancer to have performed under all three artistic directors.
Dec 9 eve

Revelations with Live Music

At select performances, enjoy the added thrill of the beloved masterpiece, Revelations performed with a full choir and orchestra.  On opening night, Alvin Ailey's Revelations will be performed to live music featuring Grammy winner Jessye Norman, and Tony Award winners Anika Noni Rose and Brian Stokes Mitchell.
Nov 28, Dec 14, 15 mat & eve

Revelations with a Cast of 50

An expanded cast of 50 dancers fills the stage and theater aisles at select performances.  Embracing the full spectrum of the Ailey family, the Company is joined by dancers from Ailey II and selected students from The Ailey School in Alvin Ailey's signature masterpiece.
Dec 1 mat, 2 mat, 8 mat, 9 mat, 15 mat, 16 mat


All New

Select performances showcase only the season's premiere works and new productions: From Before, Strange Humors, Another Night, Grace,
and Petit Mort.
Dec 13, 16 eve, 19, 26 eve, 30 mat

Ailey Classics

Ailey Classics is a vibrant anthology of highlights from Mr. Ailey’s greatest hits that spans his prolific 30-year career—including such audience favorites as Cry and For ‘Bird’–With Love —and culminates with the beloved classic Revelations, performed in its entirety.
Dec 6, 9 eve, 16 mat, 26 mat

Family Matinee

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.
Dec 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 (matinee performances)