Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
With over over 60 years of tradition, this is one show you don't want to miss.
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
With over 60 years of tradition, this is one show you don't want to miss.
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
With over over 60 years of tradition, this is one show you don't want to miss.
Why see Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater?
Celebrating 60 Years!
Designated by Congress as 'a vital American cultural ambassador to the world', it's been over 60 years since Alvin Ailey and his group of African-American dancers performed for the very first time at the 92nd Street Y in New York City. Since then, they've established themselves as one of the most eclectic and diverse dance companies in America.
Under the interim Artistic Director Matthew Rushing before Alicia Graf Mack takes up the baton in July 2025, the company's performances are a whirlwind of spectacularly choreographed dances, ballet and jazz side by side with the rumba. The subject of the pieces are uniquely African American ruminations on the grand sweep of history and our place within it.
Key Information
Audience
Suitable for ages 8+
Run Time
Depending on the program shown
Dates
Apr 24 - 27, 2025
Upcoming Performances
Reviews
Customer reviews
15 reviews, average rating: (4.0 Stars)
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Put the ponytail away!
I saw Alvin Ailey on May 6, the 2pm show. The first number was outstanding as was Revelations (of course!). The second number, while technically great really did not inspire. This is not the fault of the dancers but any stretch of the imagination, it was just blah (my opinion only). One huge fault was the non POC woman who whipped her hair around when she danced. So annoying. This most certainly intentional, but it do two things: it made my campanion and I avoid looking at her, and 2. when we did, the hair whipping totally distracted from the dancing. This dancer seemed very much out of place. However, I love Alvin Ailey and try to see it every year. The dancing and dancers are just beautiful. I would highly recommend.
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Dorothy
Exhilirating & Inspiring
This was my first experience of an Alvin Ailey performance and I was thrilled and amazed at the talent, energy and overall professionalism of the performers. The dancers exhibit focus and excellence in
their roles and I found it to be a wonderful event that, two weeks later, is still running through my mind. In addition, the musical selections enhanced the overall experience perfectly. For those
complaining about price, there is no argument that this is money well spent. I
have made a resolution to attend future performances whenever possible. ... Read more
Tamara Morris
Magnificent
OMG, thoroughly enjoyed the experience. This was my first ballet and I was just so amazed. I wish I had not waited til my 50’s to come. I took my daughter and two grandchildren. We all enjoyed it. Well my grandson wasn’t excited but he had the opportunity to see a variety of ethnicity, genders and a ballet. Great experience. And I vowed to see Alvin Ailey whenever they are in Chicago. ... Read more
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