New York City Center 2024
December 4–January 5
Tickets from $42 (fees included) go on sale Sept 10 at 12pm
Groups of 10+ tickets go on sale Aug 20 at 12pm
Join Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater at New York City Center as the Company’s extraordinary dancers bring to life world premieres and new productions by numerous choreographers for whom Alvin Ailey paved the way, reminding us that dance is both a reflection of our past and a guide to our future.
Interim Artistic Director Matthew Rushing presents Sacred Songs, which resurrects and reimagines the spirituals used in the original version of Alvin Ailey’s seminal Revelations that were later omitted. Finding Free, by former Company member Hope Boykin, is an exploration into the sources of people’s personal freedoms, with an original score by Matthew Whitaker. Former Company member Jamar Roberts’ Al-Andalus Blues is set to music by Roberta Flack and Miles Davis. Many Angels by Lar Lubovitch, known for his lush choreography and musicality, is his first world premiere for the Company. The season will also include the 25th anniversary return of Ronald K. Brown’s blockbuster Grace, and a new production of Elisa Monte’s mesmerizing Treading.
Programs, casting, and prices are subject to change without notice.
Schedule
Wednesday, December 4 at 7pm
Opening Night Gala
Grace (N) by Ronald K. Brown
Revelations with live music by Alvin Ailey
Thursday, December 5 at 7:30pm
CENTURY by Amy Hall Garner
Following the Subtle Current Upstream by Alonzo King
Grace (N) by Ronald K. Brown
Friday, December 6 at 7:30pm
Premiere Night*
Dancing Spirit by Ronald K. Brown
Al-Andalus Blues* (W) by Jamar Roberts
Revelations with live music by Alvin Ailey
Saturday, December 7 at 2pm
CENTURY by Amy Hall Garner
Following the Subtle Current Upstream by Alonzo King
Revelations with live music by Alvin Ailey
This family matinee includes a post-show Q&A with the dancers.
Saturday, December 7 at 7:30pm
Al-Andalus Blues (W) by Jamar Roberts
A Song for You by Alvin Ailey
Solo by Hans van Manen
Grace (N) by Ronald K. Brown
Sunday, December 8 at 2pm
Dancing Spirit by Ronald K. Brown
Al-Andalus Blues (W) by Jamar Roberts
Revelations with live music by Alvin Ailey
Sunday, December 8 at 7pm
CENTURY by Amy Hall Garner
A Song for You by Alvin Ailey
Solo by Hans van Manen
Revelations with live music by Alvin Ailey
Tuesday, December 10 at 7:30pm
Al-Andalus Blues (W) by Jamar Roberts
A Song for You by Alvin Ailey
Solo by Hans van Manen
Grace (N) by Ronald K. Brown
Wednesday, December 11 at 7:30pm
Dancing Spirit by Ronald K. Brown
Ode (N) by Jamar Roberts
Revelations by Alvin Ailey
Thursday, December 12 at 7:30pm
Premiere Night*
Memoria by Alvin Ailey
Many Angels* (W) by Lar Lubovitch
Me, Myself and You by Elizabeth Roxas-Dobrish
Revelations by Alvin Ailey
Friday, December 13 at 7:30pm
Premiere Night*
Finding Free with live music* (W) by Hope Boykin
Ode (N) by Jamar Roberts
Revelations by Alvin Ailey
Saturday, December 14 at 2pm
All Ailey
Memoria by Alvin Ailey
A Song for You by Alvin Ailey
Cry by Alvin Ailey
Revelations by Alvin Ailey
Saturday, December 14 at 7:30pm
Finding Free with live music (W) by Hope Boykin
Many Angels (W) by Lar Lubovitch
Revelations by Alvin Ailey
Sunday, December 15 at 2pm
All Ailey
Memoria by Alvin Ailey
A Song for You by Alvin Ailey
Cry by Alvin Ailey
Revelations by Alvin Ailey
Sunday, December 15 at 7pm
Finding Free (W) by Hope Boykin
Many Angels (W) by Lar Lubovitch
Revelations by Alvin Ailey
Tuesday, December 17 at 7:30pm
All New
Finding Free (W) by Hope Boykin
Many Angels (W) by Lar Lubovitch
Grace (N) by Ronald K. Brown
Wednesday, December 18 at 2pm
Ailey Classics
Ailey Classics by Alvin Ailey
Revelations by Alvin Ailey
Wednesday, December 18 at 7:30pm
CENTURY by Amy Hall Garner
Ode by Jamar Roberts
Revelations by Alvin Ailey
Thursday, December 19 at 7:30pm
Premiere Night*
Are You in Your Feelings? by Kyle Abraham
Me, Myself and You by Elizabeth Roxas-Dobrish
Treading* (N) by Elisa Monte
Revelations by Alvin Ailey
Friday, December 20 at 7:30pm
Premiere Night*
Sacred Songs with live music* (W) by Matthew Rushing
Ode by Jamar Roberts
Following the Subtle Current Upstream by Alonzo King
Saturday, December 21 at 2pm
Sacred Songs (W) by Matthew Rushing
Are You in Your Feelings? by Kyle Abraham
Revelations by Alvin Ailey
This family matinee includes a post-show Q&A with the dancers
Saturday, December 21 at 7:30pm
CENTURY by Amy Hall Garner
Many Angels (W) by Lar Lubovitch
Treading (N) by Elisa Monte
Are You in Your Feelings? by Kyle Abraham
Sunday, December 22 at 2pm
All New
Sacred Songs with live music (W) by Matthew Rushing
Many Angels (W) by Lar Lubovitch
Grace (N) by Ronald K. Brown
Tuesday, December 24 at 7:30pm
Sacred Songs (W) by Matthew Rushing
Me, Myself and You by Elizabeth Roxas-Dobrish
Solo by Hans van Manen
Revelations by Alvin Ailey
Wednesday, December 25 at 7:30pm
Night Creature by Alvin Ailey
A Song for You by Alvin Ailey
Following the Subtle Current Upstream by Alonzo King
Revelations by Alvin Ailey
Thursday, December 26 at 7:30pm
Finding Free (W) by Hope Boykin
Me, Myself and You by Elizabeth Roxas-Dobrish
Treading (N) by Elisa Monte
Revelations by Alvin Ailey
Friday, December 27 at 7:30pm
All New
Sacred Songs (W) by Matthew Rushing
Al-Andalus Blues (W) by Jamar Roberts
Grace (N) by Ronald K. Brown
Saturday, December 28 at 2pm
Finding Free (W) by Hope Boykin
Me, Myself and You by Elizabeth Roxas-Dobrish
Treading (N) by Elisa Monte
Revelations by Alvin Ailey
This family matinee includes a post-show Q&A with the dancers
Saturday, December 28 at 7:30pm
All New
Sacred Songs (W) by Matthew Rushing
Al-Andalus Blues (W) by Jamar Roberts
Grace (N) by Ronald K. Brown
Sunday, December 29 at 2pm
Ailey Classics
Ailey Classics by Alvin Ailey
Revelations by Alvin Ailey
Sunday, December 29 at 7pm
Night Creature by Alvin Ailey
Treading (N) by Elisa Monte
Following the Subtle Current Upstream by Alonzo King
Revelations by Alvin Ailey
Tuesday, December 31 at 2pm
Night Creature by Alvin Ailey
Treading (N) by Elisa Monte
Following the Subtle Current Upstream by Alonzo King
Revelations by Alvin Ailey
Wednesday, January 1 at 7:30pm
All New
Sacred Songs (W) by Matthew Rushing
Many Angels (W) by Lar Lubovitch
Treading (N) by Elisa Monte
Grace (N) by Ronald K. Brown
Thursday, January 2 at 7:30pm
Ailey Classics
Ailey Classics by Alvin Ailey
Revelations by Alvin Ailey
Friday, January 3 at 7:30pm
All New
Finding Free (W) by Hope Boykin
Al-Andalus Blues (W) by Jamar Roberts
Sacred Songs (W) by Matthew Rushing
Saturday, January 4 at 2pm
Ailey Classics
Ailey Classics by Alvin Ailey
Revelations by Alvin Ailey
This family matinee includes a post-show Q&A with the dancers
Saturday, January 4 at 7:30pm
Night Creature by Alvin Ailey
A Song for You by Alvin Ailey
Treading (N) by Elisa Monte
Solo by Hans van Manen
Revelations by Alvin Ailey
Sunday, January 5 at 2pm
All New
Finding Free (W) by Hope Boykin
Many Angels (W) by Lar Lubovitch
Treading (N) by Elisa Monte
Grace (N) by Ronald K. Brown
Sunday, January 5 at 7pm
Alvin Ailey Birthday Celebration
Revelations by Alvin Ailey
(N) New production in 2024-25 season
(W) World premiere in 2024-25 season
Programs, casting, and prices are subject to change without notice.
How To Get Tickets
Tickets from $42 (fees included) go on sale Sept 10 at 12pm
Groups of 10+ tickets go on sale Aug 20 at 12pm
Online
Tickets are available to purchase at nycitycenter.org beginning September 10, 2024 at 12pm.
An online waiting room will open on Tuesday, September 10 at 11:30am. If you are on this page earlier than 11:30am, you must refresh your browser after 11:30am in order to be placed into the virtual waiting room.
All visitors in the waiting room between 11:30am and 12pm will be assigned a random number, creating a digital line. Visitors arriving after 12pm will be placed at the end of the line. When your time comes, you will be automatically directed to the purchasing page.
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 28 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, 11am-6pm
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 Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater performance. New York City Center does not permit exchanges from one event to another.
Ways to Save
Bring a Group
Groups of 10+ save BIG beginning August 20! 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 handling 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 $42 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 AILEY
Join the Friends of AILEY with a gift of $300+ and receive 40% off tickets originally priced $80-$162 (additional facility and handling fees apply) to see Ailey at New York City Center.*
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.
*40% savings apply to tickets regularly priced $80-$142 that are purchased between 12pm on September 10 and 11:59pm on November 22. Valid for all performances. Limit 6 per order. Not valid for the Opening Night Gala post-performance event. Tickets must be purchased via the New York City Center box office, by phone, or online. Standard service and facility fees apply.
Use the Student Discount
$20 student tickets are available from 12pm 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.
Opening Night Gala
Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 7pm
This season’s Opening Night Gala will honor educator and advocate Jody Gottfried Arnhold for her unwavering commitment to accessible dance education for all and her support of AILEY’s mission.
The evening will feature the 25th anniversary return of Ronald K. Brown’s Grace, a beloved piece in the Ailey repertoire, accompanied by a one-night-only performance by Tony® and GRAMMY® Award-winning artist Leslie Odom, Jr. and concluding with Alvin Ailey’s indelible Revelations, accompanied by a live choir.
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.
Our Sponsors
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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.
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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.
Photo credit: Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, photo by Dario Calmese.