“THE TEXTURE OF THEIR DANCING IS POWERFUL AND JUICY, BRILLIANT IN SPEED AND MARVELOUS IN SLOWNESS.”

– The New York Times 

An occasion this momentous comes only once. Coinciding with City Center’s 75th Anniversary Season, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater celebrates 60 years of groundbreaking artistry with its biggest season ever, centered on premieres by some of the most popular choreographers in Ailey’s history. Rennie Harris (Exodus, Home, and Songs for a New World for Encores! Off-Center) has created the company’s first-ever two-act work, Lazarus, inspired by the life and legacy of the late Alvin Ailey. Ronald K. Brown (Grace and Open Door) brings his rousing mix of modern and African dance to his latest work, The Call.  British powerhouse Wayne McGregor (Chroma) thrills audiences once again with the company premiere of his acclaimed contemporary ballet Kairos. And rising choreographer Jessica Lang enters the repertory for the first time with her luminous new EN.  The season also includes a long-awaited new production of Artistic Director Robert Battle's electrifying Juba, his first work for the Company. Special programs throughout December bring new vitality to many treasures from Mr. Ailey’s wonderfully rich body of work, from seldom-seen gems to the timeless classic Revelations. Join us for a joyful time and revel in all that’s been and all that’s yet to come.

Ailey Special Offers

Super Fans (people who buy 2 or more performances)

Can’t get enough Ailey? Save 20% by purchasing tickets to more than one performance over the five week NYC run. Discount will be automatically applied when you purchase 2 or more performances online, by calling CityTix®  at 212.581.1212 or in person at City Center box office.

*$29 ticket, American Express®  Seating and American Express® Preferred Seating cannot be included in Super Fan Orders. No retroactive discounts. Discount applies to performances purchased together in one order. Cannot be combined with any other discount offer. Tickets purchased for the November 29 Young New York Night performance are not eligible for the Super Fan Discount.

Group Savings of up to 20%

Groups of 10 or more save up to 20% and pay no service fees. Whether it’s a special occasion, event, or just a night out on the town, Ailey’s 2018 Season has something for everyone. Make it a day to remember with add-ons to enhance your group’s experience — private dance classes, lectures, receptions and tours. Gather friends, family, colleagues or congregants and call 212.405.9082 or email groupsales@alvinailey.org today.

No refund or exchanges on ticket orders. $29 tickets do not receive additional discounting and have limited availability per performance. Cannot be combined with any other discounts. A facility fee of $2.50 will be added to the cost of each ticket. 10+ tickets must be purchased to a single performance for group rates to apply.

$15 Student Tickets

Students can get $15 Ailey tickets from 12 noon until one hour before curtain on the day of the performance.

Subject to availability. Valid student ID must be presented in-person at the box office; limit one ID per person, one ticket per ID. Price includes a $2.50 facility fee. Cannot be combined with any other discount offer. Nov 28, Nov 29, and Dec 30 matinee and evening performances are excluded.

Are you 21 to 30 years old?

This December, Ailey has special ticket offers for you. Click here for details.

Special Offers for American Express® Card Members

American Express® Seating

All American Express Card® Members can purchase an American Express® Seating ticket by using your eligible American Express® Card at checkout. American Express® Seating is available up until 1 week before each performance date.

To purchase American Express® Seating for a single performance online:

1. Select the performance of your choice and the number of tickets you would like to purchase.
2. In the "Promo Code" box above enter AXPEVENT
3. Click “Apply” to access American Express® Seating which will be designated on the Seat Map as “Amex Seating.”
4. To complete your purchase, click on your desired seat(s), proceed to Checkout, and use your eligible American Express® Card for payment.

To access American Express® Seating for more than one performance, please call CityTix® at (212) 581-1212 or visit the New York City Center Box Office at 131 West 55th Street, New York NY.

This offer is not available for the November 28, 2018 and November 29, 2018 performances.

American Express® Seating:
Please note that the tickets available through the American Express Seating program are available to all Card Members at no additional cost. Tickets must be purchased with an American Express Card. Standard service charges apply. Offer is subject to availability. Not all seats are available and blackout dates apply. All sales final. No refunds. No exchanges. Offer may be changed or revoked at any time at the sole discretion of American Express. Some events may not be accessible to Card Members with disabilities.

American Express® Preferred Seating

American Express® Preferred Seating is available to eligible American Express® Card Members up until one week before each performance date.

To purchase American Express® Preferred Seating for a single performance online:

1. Select the performance of your choice and the number of tickets you would like to purchase.
2. In the “Promo Code” box above enter the 10-digit Customer Service number that appears on the back of your American Express® Card without hyphens.
3. Click “Apply” to access American Express® Preferred Seating which will be designated on the Seat Map as “Amex Preferred.”
4. To complete your purchase, click on your desired seat(s), proceed to Checkout, and use your eligible American Express® Card for payment.

To access American Express® Preferred Seating for more than one performance, please call CityTix® at (212) 581-1212 or visit the New York City Center Box Office at 131 West 55th Street, New York NY.

This offer is not available for the November 28, 2018 and November 29, 2018 performances.

American Express® Preferred Seating
Eligible Cards
Preferred Seating is available to U.S. Card Members with an American Express® Gold Card, Platinum Card® or Centurion® Card from American Express, Platinum Delta SkyMiles® Credit Card, Delta Reserve® Credit Card, Platinum Delta SkyMiles® Business Credit Card, Delta Reserve for Business Credit Card, Starwood Preferred Guest® Credit Card from American Express, Starwood Preferred Guest® American Express Luxury Card,  Hilton Honors American Express Ascend Card, Hilton Honors Aspire Card, American Express® Corporate Gold Card, Corporate Platinum Card® or Corporate Centurion® Card from American Express, the Executive Business Card, Premier Rewards Gold Card, Business Gold Card, Business Gold Rewards Card, Business Platinum Card®, or Business Centurion® Card from American Express.  
 
Tickets available through the American Express Preferred Seating program are available exclusively for qualifying Card Members at no additional cost. Tickets must be purchased with an eligible American Express Card. Standard service charges apply. Tickets are subject to availability and apply to select events. Availability will vary by performance based on prior sales. Not all seats are available and blackout dates apply. All sales final. No refunds. No exchanges. Offer may be changed or revoked at any time at the sole discretion of American Express. Some events may not be accessible to Card Members with disabilities.
 
Redemption Information
To redeem an American Express Preferred Seating offer, please proceed to purchase your ticket through any primary ticketing channel including online, mobile, or phone and provide the 10-digit Customer Service phone number located on the back of your Card when prompted.

Join today as an Ailey member and get access to special reserved seating during our New York City Center season.

Friends of Alvin Ailey

With a membership gift of $150+, you can enjoy access to some of the best seats in the house.  These special seats are available exclusively to members for six weeks from the date that tickets go on sale and are held in multiple sections of the theater at a variety of price points.

With a membership gift of $800+, you will have access to join the Ailey family in the VIP Lounge during intermissions throughout the New York City Center engagement.

Click here to become a Friend of Alvin Ailey and get access to Friends Ticketing seats.

Ailey Partners

With a membership gift of $1,500+, you will have access to purchase Ailey’s house seats during our New York City Center and Lincoln Center engagements, as well as in tour cities across the country. House seats are the best seats in the theater and are reserved exclusively for Ailey’s Partners. With the purchase of a house seat, you will also receive an invitation to join the Ailey family in the VIP Lounge during intermissions.

To become an Ailey Partner and to reserve your house seats, please call 212.405.9038 or click here.