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Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
9
May
Date
9 May (Saturday)
Time
Sat, 8 – 11 PM
Venue
Prudential Hall, 1 Center St
Newark, NJ, United States
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The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater will conclude its 2026 national tour with three performances at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) in Newark from May 8 to May 10, 2026.
This engagement marks the first Newark season under the leadership of new Artistic Director Alicia Graf Mack. Each performance will feature a different program of contemporary works and company favorites:
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Performance Schedule
Program Highlights
Related Community Events
•New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC)
•Friday, May 8, 2026 at 8:00 PM
•Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 8:00 PM
•Sunday, May 10, 2026 at 3:00 PM (Mother's Day Performance)
•Premieres: The lineup includes Jazz Island by Maija García, Embrace by Fredrick Earl Mosley, Difference Between by Matthew Neenan, Song of the Anchorite by Jamar Roberts, and the company premiere of Medhi Walerski's Blink of an Eye.
•The Finale: Every program concludes with Alvin Ailey’s signature masterpiece, Revelations, set to African American spirituals and gospel songs.
•Local Connection: Newark native and Ailey dancer Christopher Taylor is scheduled to perform during this series.
•Ailey Day: A free community event featuring dance classes and workshops is scheduled for April 11, 2026 at NJPAC.
•Tickets: Tickets can be purchased directly through the NJPAC Website or Ticketmaster.
Updated at 23 Mar 2026
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