New York City Center 2023
Nov 29 - Dec 31, 2023
Tickets start at $32
For 65 years, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater has showcased the work of diverse choreographers, amplifying a wide range of voices alongside Mr. Ailey’s own. During this milestone anniversary season, the Company will expand on that tradition, introducing Amy Hall Garner and Elizabeth Roxas-Dobrish to the repertory with world premieres CENTURY and Me, Myself and You, which is commissioned by City Center.
New productions of Ronald K. Brown's Dancing Spirit (2009), Alonzo King's Following the Subtle Current Upstream (2000), Jamar Roberts' Ode (2019), and Hans van Manen's Solo (1997), as well as a new version of Ailey Classics spanning the breadth of Mr. Ailey’s rich catalog, round out the calendar. The season will also pay tribute to the women who have made Ailey what it is today, notably with the Opening Night Gala celebrating Artistic Director Emerita Judith Jamison in her 80th year, and a one-night-only “Pioneering Women of Ailey” program honoring trailblazers Carmen de Lavallade, Judith Jamison, Denise Jefferson, and Sylvia Waters. On select programs, the thrill of live music will enhance favorite Ailey works including Revelations, Night Creature, and excerpts of Pas de Duke, Masekela Langage, Opus McShann, Love Songs, For ‘Bird’ – With Love, and Reflections in D.
In a return to pre-pandemic tradition, the magic of Ailey will shine at New York City Center for a full five weeks, giving audiences the opportunity to once again celebrate the holidays with Ailey. Check the schedule online for program details or download a copy of the calendar.
Programs, casting, and prices are subject to change without notice.

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View the cast for each performance
Special thanks to the 2023 Ailey Ambassadors
Robin Bell-Stevens, Jazzmobile
Marsha Bonner
Shawn Campbell
Reverend Wesley Daniel
Melissa R Estrado
Alayah Glenn
Princess Jenkins, The Brownstone Woman
Erich McMillan-McCall, Project1Voice
Terri Montrel
National Black Church Initiative
Chike Okonkwo
Richard Pelzer II
Tara Powell, Barbara’s Flowers
Ready to Beauty, LLC
Voza Rivers, Harlem Arts Alliance
SRC Management & Productions 111
Brenda Aiken Thompson
Schedule
Thursday, November 30 at 7:30pm
In a Sentimental Mood by Jamar Roberts
Are You in Your Feelings? by Kyle Abraham
Revelations by Alvin Ailey
Friday, December 1 at 8pm
Dancing Spirit (N) by Ronald K. Brown
Ode (N) by Jamar Roberts
Revelations with live music by Alvin Ailey
Saturday, December 2 at 2pm
Ailey Classics
Act I
Excerpts of Memoria
Excerpts of Night Creature
Act II
Excerpts of Pas de Duke
Excerpts of Masekela Langage
Excerpts of Opus McShann
Excerpts of Love Songs
Excerpts of For 'Bird' – With Love
Reflections In D by Alvin Ailey
Act III
Revelations with live music by Alvin Ailey
This family matinee includes a post-show Q&A with the dancers.
Saturday, December 2 at 8pm
In a Sentimental Mood by Jamar Roberts
DUET by Paul Taylor
Are You in Your Feelings? by Kyle Abraham
Revelations with live music by Alvin Ailey
Sunday, December 3 at 3pm
Dancing Spirit (N) by Ronald K. Brown
Ode (N) by Jamar Roberts
Revelations with live music by Alvin Ailey
Tuesday, December 5 at 7:30pm
Ailey Classics
Act I
Excerpts of Memoria
Excerpts of Night Creature
Act II
Excerpts of Pas de Duke
Excerpts of Masekela Langage
Excerpts of Opus McShann
Excerpts of Love Songs
Excerpts of For 'Bird' – With Love
Reflections In D by Alvin Ailey
Act III
Revelations by Alvin Ailey
Wednesday, December 6 at 7:30pm
Dancing Spirit (N) by Ronald K. Brown
Are You in Your Feelings? by Kyle Abraham
Revelations by Alvin Ailey
Thursday, December 7 at 7:30pm
Premiere Night
Me, Myself and You (W) by Elizabeth Roxas-Dobrish
Solo (N) by Hans van Manen
Survivors by Alvin Ailey & Mary Barnett
Revelations by Alvin Ailey
Friday, December 8 at 8pm
Premiere Night
CENTURY (W) by Amy Hall Garner
Are You in Your Feelings? by Kyle Abraham
Revelations by Alvin Ailey
Saturday, December 9 at 2pm
All Ailey
Night Creature by Alvin Ailey
Cry by Alvin Ailey
Memoria by Alvin Ailey
Revelations by Alvin Ailey
This family matinee includes a post-show Q&A with the dancers.
Saturday, December 9 at 8pm
Me, Myself and You (W) by Elizabeth Roxas-Dobrish
Solo (N) by Hans van Manen
Survivors by Alvin Ailey & Mary Barnett
Revelations by Alvin Ailey
Sunday, December 10 at 3pm
Ailey Classics
Act I
Excerpts of Memoria
Excerpts of Night Creature
Act II
Excerpts of Pas de Duke
Excerpts of Masekela Langage
Excerpts of Opus McShann
Excerpts of Love Songs
Excerpts of For 'Bird' – With Love
Reflections In D by Alvin Ailey
Act III
Revelations by Alvin Ailey
Sunday, December 10 at 7:30pm
CENTURY (W) by Amy Hall Garner
Are You in Your Feelings? by Kyle Abraham
Revelations by Alvin Ailey
Tuesday, December 12 at 7:30pm
All Ailey
Memoria by Alvin Ailey
Survivors by Alvin Ailey & Mary Barnett
Revelations by Alvin Ailey
Wednesday, December 13 at 7:30pm
Following the Subtle Current Upstream (N) by Alonzo King
Dancing Spirit (N) by Ronald K. Brown
Revelations by Alvin Ailey
Thursday, December 14 at 7:30pm
Memoria by Alvin Ailey
Following the Subtle Current Upstream (N) by Alonzo King
Revelations by Alvin Ailey
Friday, December 15 at 8pm
Live Music*
Night Creature* by Alvin Ailey
Reflections In D* by Alvin Ailey
Ailey Excerpts (to be announced)*
Revelations by Alvin Ailey
Saturday, December 16 at 2pm
Live Music*
Night Creature* by Alvin Ailey
Reflections In D* by Alvin Ailey
Ailey Excerpts (to be announced)*
Revelations by Alvin Ailey
This family matinee includes a post-show Q&A with the dancers.
Saturday, December 16 at 8pm
Me, Myself and You (W) by Elizabeth Roxas-Dobrish
Cry by Alvin Ailey
Ode (N) by Jamar Roberts
CENTURY (W) by Amy Hall Garner
Sunday, December 17 at 3pm
Live Music*
Night Creature* by Alvin Ailey
Reflections In D* by Alvin Ailey
Ailey Excerpts (to be announced)*
Revelations by Alvin Ailey
Sunday, December 17 at 7:30pm
Memoria by Alvin Ailey
Following the Subtle Current Upstream (N) by Alonzo King
Revelations by Alvin Ailey
Tuesday, December 19 at 7:30pm
Pioneering Women of Ailey
The Ailey School tribute to Denise Jefferson
Blues Suite (excerpt) by Alvin Ailey
Dancing Spirit (excerpt) Ronald K. Brown
Sweet Bitter Love (excerpt) by Carmen de Lavallade
Memoria (excerpt) by Alvin Ailey
Revelations by Alvin Ailey
Wednesday, December 20 at 2pm
All Ailey
Night Creature by Alvin Ailey
Cry by Alvin Ailey
Survivors by Alvin Ailey & Mary Barnett
Revelations by Alvin Ailey
This performance includes a post-show Q&A with the dancers.
Wednesday, December 20 at 7:30pm
In a Sentimental Mood by Jamar Roberts
Ode (N) by Jamar Roberts
Revelations by Alvin Ailey
Thursday, December 21 at 7:30pm
All New
Dancing Spirit (N) by Ronald K. Brown
Ode (N) by Jamar Roberts
CENTURY (W) by Amy Hall Garner
Friday, December 22 at 8pm
Me, Myself and You (W) by Elizabeth Roxas-Dobrish
Cry by Alvin Ailey
Ode (N) by Jamar Roberts
CENTURY (W) by Amy Hall Garner
Saturday, December 23 at 2pm
Ailey Classics
Act I
Excerpts of Memoria
Excerpts of Night Creature
Act II
Excerpts of Pas de Duke
Excerpts of Masekela Langage
Excerpts of Opus McShann
Excerpts of Love Songs
Excerpts of For 'Bird' – With Love
Reflections In D by Alvin Ailey
Act III
Revelations by Alvin Ailey
This family matinee includes a post-show Q&A with the dancers.
Saturday, December 23 at 8pm
All New
Following the Subtle Current Upstream (N) by Alonzo King
Me, Myself and You (W) by Elizabeth Roxas-Dobrish
Solo (N) by Hans van Manen
Dancing Spirit (N) by Ronald K. Brown
Sunday, December 24 at 3pm
All Ailey
Night Creature by Alvin Ailey
Cry by Alvin Ailey
Survivors by Alvin Ailey & Mary Barnett
Revelations by Alvin Ailey
Tuesday, December 26 at 7:30pm
In a Sentimental Mood by Jamar Roberts
Ode (N) by Jamar Roberts
Revelations by Alvin Ailey
Wednesday, December 27 at 2pm
Ailey Classics
Act I
Excerpts of Memoria
Excerpts of Night Creature
Act II
Excerpts of Pas de Duke
Excerpts of Masekela Langage
Excerpts of Opus McShann
Excerpts of Love Songs
Excerpts of For 'Bird' – With Love
Reflections In D by Alvin Ailey
Act III
Revelations by Alvin Ailey
Wednesday, December 27 at 7:30pm
All New
Following the Subtle Current Upstream (N) by Alonzo King
Me, Myself and You (W) by Elizabeth Roxas-Dobrish
Solo (N) by Hans van Manen
Dancing Spirit (N) by Ronald K. Brown
Thursday, December 28 at 7:30pm
Survivors by Alvin Ailey & Mary Barnett
In a Sentimental Mood by Jamar Roberts
DUET by Paul Taylor
Are You in Your Feelings? by Kyle Abraham
Friday, December 29 at 8pm
All New
Dancing Spirit (N) by Ronald K. Brown
Ode (N) by Jamar Roberts
CENTURY (W) by Amy Hall Garner
Saturday, December 30 at 2pm
Following the Subtle Current Upstream (N) by Alonzo King
CENTURY (W) by Amy Hall Garner
Revelations by Alvin Ailey
This family matinee includes a post-show Q&A with the dancers.
Saturday, December 30 at 8pm
Survivors by Alvin Ailey & Mary Barnett
In a Sentimental Mood by Jamar Roberts
DUET by Paul Taylor
Are You in Your Feelings? by Kyle Abraham
Sunday, December 31 at 2pm
CENTURY (W) by Amy Hall Garner
Ailey Classics Act II:
Excerpts of Pas de Duke
Excerpts of Masekela Langage
Excerpts of Opus McShann
Excerpts of Love Songs
Excerpts of For 'Bird' – With Love
Reflections In D by Alvin Ailey
Revelations by Alvin Ailey
(N) New production in 2023-24 season
(W) World premiere in 2023-24 season

Saturday Family Matinees Presented by American Express®
View the cast for each performance
Programs, casting, and prices are subject to change without notice.
How To Get Tickets
Online
Tickets are available to purchase at nycitycenter.org.
By Phone
212-581-1212
Hours: MON–SAT Noon–8pm; SUN Noon–7:30pm
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
New York City Center
131 West 55th Street (btwn 6th & 7th Aves)
Hours: MON–SAT Noon–8pm; SUN Noon–7:30pm
NOTE: The box office will be closed on Thursday, November 23 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.
Group Tickets
For more information on groups of 10 or more, please visit alvinailey.org/group-sales
To purchase tickets or for assistance planning your group of 10+ visit, email groupsales@alvinailey.org or call 212-405-9082.
Hours: Monday–Friday, Noon–7pm
A $3.00 facility fee will be added to the cost of each ticket.
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.
Ways to Save
Bring a Group
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, pay no services fees, and receive a discounted package to take a private group class at the Ailey Studios.
Contact us for details and assistance planning your group visit by emailing groupsales@alvinailey.org or calling 212-405-9082.
Be a Super Fan
Can’t get enough Ailey? Save 20% when you order tickets for two or more performances! The discount will be automatically applied when you order tickets online, over the phone at 212-581-1212, or in person at the City Center box office.
*Offer does not apply to $32 tickets. Discount applies to performances purchased together in one order. Subject to availability. Cannot be combined with any other offer nor applied retroactively.
Become a Member
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 with a gift of $150+ and receive 20% off tickets originally priced $80-$142 to see Ailey at New York City Center.* Plus, Ailey members who give $800 or less are invited to enjoy VIP Lounge access this season by inviting a friend to become a member. Referral link provided upon donation.
With a membership gift of $800+, you will have access to join the Ailey community in the VIP Lounge during intermissions throughout the New York City Center engagement.
Ailey Partners
With a membership gift of $1,750+, you will be recognized as an Ailey Parter and enjoy access to two complimentary tickets for a special Ailey Partners Night performance and backstage tour at New York City Center. Ailey Partners may purchase additional premier house seats and enjoy VIP Lounge access during New York City engagements, as well as in tour cities across the country when applicable.
*Friends of Alvin Ailey 20% apply to tickets regularly priced $80-142 that are purchased through December 22, 2023. Limit 6 tickets per performance. Valid for all performances except the Opening Night Gala performance. Standard service and facility fees apply.
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 $80+* using promo code MODERN. Available for all performances November 29–December 31, 2023.
*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.
Special Programs
Opening Night Gala
A one-night-only performance concluding with Alvin Ailey's timeless masterpiece Revelations.
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Wednesday, November 29 at 7pm (early curtain)
Pioneering Women of Ailey
A night to honor and celebrate Carmen de Lavallade, Judith Jamison, Denise Jefferson, and Sylvia Waters.
Ailey Classics
This special two-act program is comprised of highlights from some of Mr. Ailey's best-loved ballets, including Pas de Duke, Masekela Langage, Opus McShann, and more.
All Ailey
Enjoy a full program of classic masterpieces by Alvin Ailey.
All New
See several of this season's premieres together on one program.
Live Music
Savor Alvin Ailey's indelible Revelations with its unforgettable score of spirituals performed by a soul-stirring choir.
Experience the excitement of the Future of Jazz Orchestra, curated by Jazz at Lincoln Center, playing the score for some of Alvin Ailey's jazz-infused audience favorites.
Family Matinees
All Saturday Family Matinees are presented by American Express® and include a post-show Q&A with the dancers. This series kicks off with the matinee on December 2, featuring complimentary family portraits taken pre-show.

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This program is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council.

This engagement has also been made possible, in part, by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.
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Photo credit: Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's Constance Stamatiou, photo by Dario Calmese.