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Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater dazzled with technical brilliance and passionate energy, bringing audiences to their feet at every performance. The repertory chosen by Artistic Director Robert Battle for this season put audiences back in touch with some of the richest, deepest works Alvin Ailey ever choreographed; showed off the radiance of the dancers in pieces by the great Ailey contemporaries Twyla Tharp and Paul Taylor; and introduced everyone to thrilling new works by Kyle Abraham and Jamar Roberts that found reservoirs of love and resilience in our complicated lives and times. This season was a season overflowing with the joy of eclectic, surprising, and moving connections—between eras, between dancemakers, and between people.

Check the schedule below for program details or download a pdf of the calendar.

View the Season Program Book

View the cast for each performance

Schedule

Wednesday, November 30 at 7pm

Opening Night Gala

Festa Barocca (excerpt) by Mauro Bigonzetti
Nine Sinatra Songs (excerpt) by Twyla Tharp
Night Creature (excerpts) by Alvin Ailey
Unfold with Live Music by Robert Battle
Revelations by Alvin Ailey

Thursday, December 1 at 7:30pm

Blues Suite by Alvin Ailey
DUET (C) by Paul Taylor
For Four by Robert Battle
Revelations by Alvin Ailey

Friday, December 2 at 8pm

BUSK by Aszure Barton
Are You in Your Feelings? (W) by Kyle Abraham
Revelations by Alvin Ailey

Saturday, December 3 at 2pm

All Ailey A

Night Creature by Alvin Ailey
Reflections In D by Alvin Ailey
Pas de Duke by Alvin Ailey
The River by Alvin Ailey

Saturday, December 3 at 8pm

In a Sentimental Mood (W) by Jamar Roberts
Are You in Your Feelings? (W) by Kyle Abraham
Revelations by Alvin Ailey

Sunday, December 4 at 3pm

All Ailey A

Night Creature by Alvin Ailey
Reflections In D by Alvin Ailey
Pas de Duke by Alvin Ailey
The River by Alvin Ailey

Tuesday, December 6 at 7:30pm

Blues Suite by Alvin Ailey
DUET (C) by Paul Taylor
For Four by Robert Battle
Revelations by Alvin Ailey

Wednesday, December 7 at 7:30pm

All Ailey B

Memoria by Alvin Ailey
Survivors (N) by Alvin Ailey & Mary Barnett
Revelations by Alvin Ailey

Thursday, December 8 at 7:30pm

BUSK by Aszure Barton
Are You in Your Feelings? (W) by Kyle Abraham
Revelations by Alvin Ailey

Friday, December 9 at 8pm

Memoria by Alvin Ailey
Roy’s Joys (C) by Twyla Tharp
Revelations by Alvin Ailey

Saturday, December 10 at 2pm

All Ailey C

Blues Suite by Alvin Ailey
Reflections In D by Alvin Ailey
Cry by Alvin Ailey
Revelations by Alvin Ailey

Saturday, December 10 at 8pm

All Ailey B

Memoria by Alvin Ailey
Survivors (N) by Alvin Ailey & Mary Barnett
Revelations by Alvin Ailey

Sunday, December 11 at 3pm

Are You in Your Feelings? (W) by Kyle Abraham
BUSK by Aszure Barton
Revelations by Alvin Ailey

Tuesday, December 13 at 7:30pm

In a Sentimental Mood (W) by Jamar Roberts
For Four by Robert Battle
Reflections In D by Alvin Ailey
Cry by Alvin Ailey
Revelations by Alvin Ailey

Wednesday, December 14 at 7:30pm

Are You in Your Feelings? (W) by Kyle Abraham
BUSK by Aszure Barton
Revelations by Alvin Ailey

Thursday, December 15 at 7:30pm

All New A

In a Sentimental Mood (W) by Jamar Roberts
DUET (C) by Paul Taylor
Survivors (N) by Alvin Ailey & Mary Barnett
Are You in Your Feelings? (W) by Kyle Abraham

Friday, December 16 at 8pm

Live Music by Future of Jazz Orchestra, curated by Jazz at Lincoln Center*

Night Creature* by Alvin Ailey
Reflections In D* by Alvin Ailey
For Four* by Robert Battle
Pas de Duke* by Alvin Ailey
Revelations by Alvin Ailey

Saturday, December 17 at 2pm

Live Music by Future of Jazz Orchestra, curated by Jazz at Lincoln Center*

Night Creature* by Alvin Ailey
Reflections In D* by Alvin Ailey
For Four* by Robert Battle
Pas de Duke* by Alvin Ailey
Revelations by Alvin Ailey

Saturday, December 17 at 8pm

All New B

In a Sentimental Mood (W) by Jamar Roberts
DUET (C) by Paul Taylor
Survivors (N) by Alvin Ailey & Mary Barnett
Are You in Your Feelings? (W) by Kyle Abraham

Sunday, December 18 at 3pm

Live Music by Future of Jazz Orchestra, curated by Jazz at Lincoln Center*

Night Creature* by Alvin Ailey
Reflections In D* by Alvin Ailey
For Four* by Robert Battle
Pas de Duke* by Alvin Ailey
Revelations by Alvin Ailey

Tuesday, December 20 at 7:30pm

BUSK by Aszure Barton
In a Sentimental Mood (W) by Jamar Roberts
Are You in Your Feelings? (W) by Kyle Abraham

Wednesday, December 21 at 2pm

All Ailey D

The River by Alvin Ailey
Blues Suite by Alvin Ailey
Revelations by Alvin Ailey

Wednesday, December 21 at 7:30pm

All New A

In a Sentimental Mood (W) by Jamar Roberts
DUET (C) by Paul Taylor
Survivors (N) by Alvin Ailey & Mary Barnett
Are You in Your Feelings? (W) by Kyle Abraham

Thursday, December 22 at 7:30pm

BUSK by Aszure Barton
In a Sentimental Mood (W) by Jamar Roberts
Are You in Your Feelings? (W) by Kyle Abraham

Friday, December 23 at 8pm

All New B

In a Sentimental Mood (W) by Jamar Roberts
DUET (C) by Paul Taylor
Survivors (N) by Alvin Ailey & Mary Barnett
Are You in Your Feelings? (W) by Kyle Abraham

Saturday, December 24 at 2pm

All Ailey D

The River by Alvin Ailey
Blues Suite by Alvin Ailey
Revelations by Alvin Ailey

Saturday, December 24 at 7pm

In a Sentimental Mood (W) by Jamar Roberts
DUET (C) by Paul Taylor
Are You in Your Feelings? (W) by Kyle Abraham
Revelations by Alvin Ailey

(W) World premiere in 2022 season
(C) Company premiere in 2022 season
(N) New production in 2022 season

Programs, casting, and prices are subject to change without notice.

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Handling fees for online and phone orders:
$7.00 per ticket when ordering seats for one performance or $20 per Super Fan order when ordering tickets for two or more performances at same time.

At the Box Office

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Hours: MON–SAT Noon–8pm; SUN Noon–7:30pm 
NOTE: The box office will be closed on Thursday, Nov 24 for Thanksgiving. 

No handling fees for tickets purchased at the box office. 

A $3.00 facility fee will be added to each ticket, including those purchased at the box office.

Refunds

All sales are final. There will be no refunds on group or single tickets. Customers can donate or exchange only.

Exchanges

All exchanges must be made within 48 hours of either the original performance date or the requested performance date, whichever is sooner.

There will be a $15 per ticket exchange fee charged for all single ticket orders. All exchanges must be for a different performance date of the event originally purchased. New York City Center does not permit exchanges from one event to another.

Be a Super Fan

Can’t get enough Ailey? Save 20% by purchasing tickets to more than one performance* over the four-week New York City Center run. Discount will be automatically applied when you order a series of performances online, or by calling 212-581-1212 or ordering in person at the City Center box office.

*$29 tickets cannot be included in Super Fan orders. No retroactive discounts. Discount applies to performances purchased together in one order. Cannot be combined with any other discount offer. Subject to availability.

Bring a Group

Group Discounting has ended for the 2022 season. We look forward to welcoming you to a future engagement.

Groups of 10+ save BIG. Gather 10 or more of your family, friends, or colleagues to see Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater return to New York City Center this December and enjoy amazing benefits. Save up to 20% on tickets and pay no services fees.

Contact us for details and assistance planning your group visit by emailing groupsales@alvinailey.org.

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Join today to support Ailey’s artistic and educational programs while enjoying members-only benefits

Friends of Alvin Ailey

Join the Friends of Alvin Ailey and enjoy special member perks throughout the year. Members who contribute $150+ receive 40% off tickets originally priced $75-$139 to see Ailey at New York City Center*.

With a membership gift of $800+, you will have access to join the Ailey family in the VIP Lounge during intermissions throughout the New York City Center engagement.

Become a Friend of Ailey

Ailey Partners 

With a membership gift of $1,750+, you will have access to purchase house seats during our New York City Center and Lincoln Center engagements, as well as in tour cities across the country. With the purchase of a house seat, you will also receive an invitation to join the Ailey family in the VIP Lounge during intermission.

Become an Ailey Partner 

*Friends of Alvin Ailey 40% savings apply to tickets regularly priced $75-$139 that are purchased between 12pm Oct 11 and midnight Nov 24, 2022. After Nov 24 discount will be 20%. Limit 6 tickets per performance. Valid for all performances. Not valid for Opening Night Gala post-performance event. Standard service and facility fees apply.

Use Your American Express^® Card

View information on special seating access for American Express® Card Members

Use the Student Discount

$15 student tickets are available from 12 noon until curtain time on the day of each performance. Subject to availability; may not be purchased online or by phone. A valid student ID must be presented at the Box Office. Limit one ID per person; one ticket per ID. Restrictions may apply.

Use the Young New York Discount

Are you between the ages 21-35? Save 50% on tickets $75+* using promo code MODERN. Available for all performances December 1 – December 24, 2022.

*Proof of age required. Person purchasing tickets must be age 21–35; guests can be any age. Tickets purchased online or on the phone will only be available for pick up at the box office. Discount cannot be combined with other discounts. Limit 4 tickets. No retroactive discounts. All seats subject to availability. Regular service fees apply. No refunds or exchanges.

Wednesday, November 30, 2022

The Opening Night Gala kicked off Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s four-week winter season. It included a one-night-only performance featuring our incredible dancers at New York City Center followed by a festive dinner dance at the Ziegfeld Ballroom.

Proceeds from the Gala support the creation of new works, scholarships for talented students at The Ailey School, and Ailey’s innovative educational programs for children.

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Saturday, November 19

Masterclass with Matthew Rushing at Ailey Extension

In-Studio Only: $30

Join Ailey Associate Artistic Director, Matthew Rushing for a special contemporary modern masterclass to celebrate Mr. Rushing’s 30th anniversary season and the Ailey company’s return to New York City Center. Learn choreography from Mr. Rushing while exploring your personal dance style and discovering unfamiliar ways of moving.

Learn more and sign up here

Saturday, December 3

Revelations Around the World Online Workshop with Lisa Willingham

Online Only: FREE

Learn the moves before you witness Revelations at New York City Center! Join us for the third annual Revelations Around the World Workshop as dancers from all over the world come together to learn excerpts of choreography from Ailey’s signature masterpiece, Revelations online for free.

Learn more and sign up here

Saturday, December 10

Night Creature Workshop with Sarita Allen at Ailey Extension and Online

In-Studio: $30
Online: $25

Join world-renowned dancer Sarita Allen for a special workshop learning the choreography from Alvin Ailey’s Night Creature before you see it live. Ms. Allen was a leading member of the Company and one of the original dancers in Night Creature, chosen by Mr. Ailey himself to perform the lead role.

Learn more and sign up here