Judith Jamison, Artistic Director
Mazazumi Chaya, Associate Artistic Director
Dorothy Chandler Pavilion
Join the celebration as ALVIN AILEY AMERICAN DANCE THEATER, America's cultural ambassador to the world, marks its 50th anniversary of bringing African-American cultural expression and the American modern dance tradition to the world's stages. A highlight of Ailey's 50th anniversary celebration will be the eagerly anticipated collaboration with Sweet Honey In The Rock®. Performing live onstage with the incomparable Ailey dancers, the Grammy Award-winning female a cappella ensemble will match their soulful harmonies and intricate rhythms to company member Hope Boykin's powerful choreography.
Each performance will open with the showing of a short film, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater at 50 - A Golden Anniversary Celebration commemorating the rich 50-year history of this internationally renowned dance company.
Program A features the Southern California premiere of a new work with music by Sweet Honey In The Rock®. All programs include the inspirational Revelations.
"Revelations, Alvin Ailey's 1960 masterpiece, feels as new as spring, and as joyous as laughter."
- Seattle Times
PERFORMANCE DATES/ TIMES
Wednesday, March 18, 2009 (Program A)
With live accompaniment by Sweet Honey on the Rock | 7:30pm |
| Thursday, March 19, 2009 (Program B) | 7:30pm |
| Friday, March 20, 2009 (Program C) | 7:30pm |
| Saturday, March 21, 2009 (Program C) | 2:00pm |
| Saturday, March 21, 2009 (Program A) | 7:30pm |
| Sunday, March 22, 2009 (Program B) | 2:00pm |
Purchase single tickets by calling Ticketmaster at (213) 365-3500 or visiting ticketmaster.com, any Ticketmaster Outlet, or the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion Box Office - Mon. - Sat. 10AM - 6PM.
PRE-PERFORMANCE LECTURES
- Thirty Minute Lectures begin one hour prior to curtain and take place in the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion Grand Hall.
- Light food available for purchase
RECEPTIONS/SPECIAL EVENTS
A Center Dance Arts Reception will take place following the opening night performance. By invitation only. To become a member of CDA or to receive more information on attending this special event, please contact us at dance@musiccenter.org
PROGRAM INFORMATION
Program is subject to change. Casting will not be announced until the week of the engagement and is also subject to change after announcement. Final casting for each performance will be announced as soon as it is known.
| Program A | Choreographer/Composer |
Go In Grace
(Southern California premiere) | Hope Boykin/Sweet Honey In The Rock® |
| Revelations | Alvin Ailey/Music: Traditional |
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| Program B | Choreographer/Composer |
| Revelations | Alvin Ailey/Music: Traditional |
| Additional Program TBA | TBA |
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| Program C | Choreographer/Composer |
| Revelations | Alvin Ailey/Music: Traditional |
| Additional Program TBA | TBA |
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