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CURRENT & UPCOMING EVENTS

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

50th Anniversary Celebration

Dates: April 1 - 5, 2009
Times: Wed - Fri at 7:30 p.m, Sat at 2 p.m. & 8 p.m, Sun at 3 p.m.
Price: $82, $69, $59, $45, $30

Beauty, spirit, hope and passion know no bounds. That is the power of Ailey.

FOUR EASY WAYS TO PURCHASE TICKETS:
Online:

Phone: 800.982.ARTS
In person: Auditorium Box Office, 50 E. Congress Parkway (open Monday-Friday noon-6pm)
Groups 10+/Subscription: 312.431.2357

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. The genius of Alvin Ailey changed forever the perception of American dance; today the legacy continues with Judith Jamison's remarkable vision and the extraordinary artistry of the Company's dancers. The opening night show features a live performance by vocal ensemble Sweet Honey In The Rock.

Wed 4/1 7:30pm                                       GO IN GRACE** † / SUITE OTIS / REVELATIONS
Thurs 4/2 7:30pm                                   ANNIVERSARY HIGHLIGHTS (includes REVELATIONS)
Fri 4/3 7:30pm                                         FESTA BAROCCA** / TREADING, REVELATIONS
Sat 4/4 matinee 2:00pm                       BLUES SUITE* / SUITE OTIS / REVELATIONS
Sat 4/4 evening 8:00pm                       FESTA BAROCCA** / TREADING, REVELATIONS
Sun 4/5 matinee 3:00pm                       NIGHT CREATURE, UNFOLD / SUITE OTIS / REVELATIONS

Click here for a full description of each production.

* New Production
** Chicago Premiere
† Features live performance by Sweet Honey In The Rock

Note: "/" indicates intermission; "," indicates pause.
Programming subject to change.

TEACHERS: Email education@auditoriumtheatre.org for information on educator discounts. THE EDUCATOR DISCOUNT FOR AAADT HAS SOLD OUT.

Photo: JUDITH JAMISON. 1976 Photograph by Jack Mitchell

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	CURRENT & UPCOMING EVENTS Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater 50th Anniversary Celebration Dates: April 1 - 5, 2009 Times: Wed - Fri at 7:30 p.m, Sat at 2 p.m. & 8 p.m, Sun at 3 p.m. Price: $82, $69, $59, $45, $30 Beauty, spirit, hope and passion know no bounds. That is the power of Ailey. FOUR EASY WAYS TO PURCHASE TICKETS: Online: Phone: 800.982.ARTS In person: Auditorium Box Office, 50 E. Congress Parkway (open Monday-Friday noon-6pm) Groups 10+/Subscription: 312.431.2357 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. The genius of Alvin Ailey changed forever the perception of American dance; today the legacy continues with Judith Jamison's remarkable vision and the extraordinary artistry of the Company's dancers. The opening night show features a live performance by vocal ensemble Sweet Honey In The Rock. Wed 4/1 7:30pm GO IN GRACE † / SUITE OTIS / REVELATIONS Thurs 4/2 7:30pm ANNIVERSARY HIGHLIGHTS (includes REVELATIONS) Fri 4/3 7:30pm FESTA BAROCCA / TREADING, REVELATIONS Sat 4/4 matinee 2:00pm BLUES SUITE* / SUITE OTIS / REVELATIONS Sat 4/4 evening 8:00pm FESTA BAROCCA** / TREADING, REVELATIONS Sun 4/5 matinee 3:00pm NIGHT CREATURE, UNFOLD / SUITE OTIS / REVELATIONS Click here for a full description of each production. * New Production ** Chicago Premiere † Features live performance by Sweet Honey In The Rock Note: "/" indicates intermission; "," indicates pause. Programming subject to change. TEACHERS: Email education@auditoriumtheatre.org for information on educator discounts. THE EDUCATOR DISCOUNT FOR AAADT HAS SOLD OUT. Photo: JUDITH JAMISON. 1976 Photograph by Jack Mitchell back