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Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

Newark, NJ

Ailey at New Jersey Performing Arts Center

May 9

Date

May 9

Location

  • New Jersey Performing Arts Center
  • 1 Center Street
  • Newark, NJ

Time

8PM
Run time is approximately 2 hours and 29 minutes including 2 intermissions
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Experience America’s most popular dance company when Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater brings its unique mix of contemporary and classic movement to the stage. In this season celebrating lineage and legacy, Ailey’s extraordinary dancers will perform the beloved masterpiece Revelations and new works by  choreographers for whom Mr. Ailey paved the way, reminding us that dance is both a reflection of our past and a guide to our future. 

Program

Grace (N) by Ronald K. Brown

Finding Free (W) by Hope Boykin

Cry (excerpt) by Alvin Ailey 

Revelations by Alvin Ailey

Following the performance, hear from Interim Artistic Director Matthew Rushing, Ailey II Artistic Director Emerita Sylvia Waters, and former Associate Artistic Director Masazumi Chaya as they reflect on Artistic Director Emerita Judith Jamison’s legacy. This discussion will be moderated by dance critic Zita Allen. The event is free for ticket holders—seating is limited and reservations are required. RSVP information will be sent with performance ticket purchase.

(N) New Production
(W) World Premiere


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

Repertory in this performance

Hero Credit: Photo by Dario Calmese

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