Auditorium Theatre announces return of ALVIN AILEY AMERICAN DANCE THEATER
CHICAGO – World renowned ambassadors of Dance and Culture, the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater returns to its Chicago home – the landmark Auditorium Theatre at 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive – for its 55th engagement here, with six dynamic performances, April 17-21. Celebrating its 65th Anniversary season in 2023-24, the company will perform three distinct programs certain to appeal to both longtime Ailey fans and new audiences discovering this joyous company for the first time: AUDIENCE FAVORITES, ALL-NEW, and AILEY CLASSICS. Tickets, starting at $40, are now on sale at Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater | Auditorium Theatre.
In 1958, Alvin Ailey and a small group of young Black modern dancers took the stage in New York City and forever changed the perception of American dance and culture. One of the country’s groundbreaking greats, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater is recognized by US Congressional resolution as a vital American “Cultural Ambassador to the World”, promoting the uniqueness of the African American cultural experience and the preservation and enrichment of American modern dance in a universal celebration of the human spirit.
Led by Associate Artistic Director Matthew Rushing, the acclaimed Ailey dancers will showcase their passionate spirit and extraordinary technique in three specially themed programs. AUDIENCE FAVORITES features Kyle Abraham’s critically applauded Are You In Your Feelings? and a new production of Ronald K. Brown’s tribute to Judith Jamison’s profound influence Dancing Spirit, along with the Company’s traditional program closer, Alvin Ailey’s beloved must-see masterpiece Revelations. ALL-NEW presents a pair of exciting new works commissioned especially for Ailey: Amy Hall Garner’s rousing, high spirited tribute to her grandfather, CENTURY; and Elizabeth Roxas-Dobrish’s dreamlike duet reminiscence of romance, Me, Myself and You; in addition to updated productions of the audacious Following the Subtle Current Upstream by Alonzo King and the tour de force Solo by Hans van Manen. AILEY CLASSICS offers a newly curated two-act program sampling a variety of classic works by Alvin Ailey culminating with his signature Revelations.
“Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s annual engagement at the Auditorium Theatre is a recognized highlight of the Spring arts season, and we’re pleased to be able to announce the exceptional program lineup so far in advance to help the Company’s legion of Midwest fans plan their schedules,” said Auditorium Theatre CEO Rich Regan. “We look forward to welcoming back the Company led by Matthew Rushing, with whom we’ve had the pleasure to work for much of his 30 years with Ailey, with a diverse program for Chicago audiences.”
“We’re excited to return to our Chicago home with Ailey’s 65th Anniversary season featuring new works by exciting choreographic voices, along with a special program of classics by our legendary founder Alvin Ailey,” said Associate Artistic Director Matthew Rushing. “I share the audience’s excitement in watching the Company’s extraordinary dancers, some of whom hail from the area, share their artistry on the Auditorium stage to carry on a cherished legacy of inspiration.”
AUDIENCE FAVORITES will be performed Opening Night, Wednesday, April 17, at 7:30pm, and Saturday evening, April 20, at 7:30pm.
ALL-NEW will be performed Friday, April 19, at 7:30pm, and Saturday, April 20, at 1pm.
AILEY CLASSICS will be performed Thursday, April 18, at 7:30pm, and Sunday, April 21 at 3pm.
Performance Schedule and Tickets
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater performs at the Auditorium Theatre: Wednesday, April 17 at 7:30pm; Thursday and Friday, April 18-19 at 7:30pm; Saturday, April 20 at 1pm and 7:30pm; and Sunday, April 21 at 3pm. Tickets start at $40 and are now available at AuditoriumTheatre.org, by calling 312-341-2300, or at the Box Office at 50 E Ida B Wells Drive in Chicago, IL. Click here for phone and in-person hours.
Discounted tickets for groups of 10 or more people are available. The Auditorium Theatre offers $20 student rush tickets to full-time college students and a Student Savings Club for both college and high school students.
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