NOBA Presents... The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
Friday, March 22, 8 pm - Program A Saturday, March 23, 8 pm - Program B Mahalia Jackson Theater Artistic Director Robert Battle Associate Artistic Director Masazumi Chaya
Returning for the first time in almost a decade, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater celebrates 60 years as one of America’s most distinguished and famous companies bringing the African American experience and dance traditions to the world’s stages. Directed by the charismatic choreographer Robert Battle, these powerhouse “dancers will set the stage on fire” (Chicago Sun-Times) with two different programs of stunning new works and classics, including Ailey’s masterpiece, Revelations, performed on Friday night. “The irresistible dancers of Ailey are back.” - The New Yorker March 22 - Program A Stack-up by Talley Beatty; The Call by Ronald K. Brown; Shelter by Jawole Willa Jo Zollar and Revelations by Alvin Ailey March 23 - Program B Members Don't Get Weary by Jamar Roberts; Ella by Robert Battle; Juba by Robert Battle and En by Jessica Lang
