Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Ushers In 65th Anniversary Season with Return to New York City Center
November 29 – December 31 Followed by 2024 United States Tour
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, New York City Center’s Principal Dance Company and America’s cultural ambassador to the world, launches a much-anticipated 65th anniversary season at its New York City Center “home” from November 29 – December 31. The Dance Theater will then go on their 2024 United States tour reaching more than 20 cities.
The engagement features world premiere of Me, Myself and You by former Ailey company member Elizabeth Roxas-Dobrish and CENTURY from the versatile Amy Hall Garner— the first awardee of a new Ailey Artist in Residence program. New productions throughout the season include Ronald K. Brown’s Dancing Spirit, Alonzo King’s Following the Subtle Current Upstream, Jamar Roberts’s Ode, and Hans van Manen’s Solo. A dozen works by Alvin Ailey will be represented, including highlights programs of Ailey Classics and Ailey & Jazz with live music. Mr. Ailey’s must-see masterpiece Revelations will be performed throughout the season, with soul-stirring live music on the opening night and first weekend.
Performances begin with a one-night-only Opening Night Gala honoring Artistic Director Emerita Judith Jamison in her 80th year, featuring a pièce d’occasion for Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater in collaboration with Tony®, Emmy®, and GRAMMY® Award-winning and Oscar-nominated actress, singer, author, producer, and the evening’s Honorary Chair Cynthia Erivo.
