Press Coverage

June 4, 2026

Amsterdam News - Ailey’s BAM season centers inspiring power of the human spirit

A sure sign of summer is the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre’s appearance at the Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM), June 4–7 this year, with a program that celebrates the transcendence of the human body and spirit with works that include Ailey’s timeless masterpiece, “Revelations,” the ultimate anthem to resilience and joy that has moved and uplifted fans for decades. Also included is Hymn, the Emmy-Award winning 1993 tribute to the company’s founder, choreographed by its legendary star and Ailey’s successor, the late Judith Jamison. Medhi Walerski’s “Blink of an Eye,” with its stunningly deft display of athleticism set to J.S. Bach’s compelling fast-paced violin sonatas and partita, rounds out the evening.

April 22, 2026

WGN9 - Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Returns to Chicago to Debut New Works

WGN: Daytime Chicago’s Hosts, Tonya Francisco and Amy Rutledge sit down with Associate Director, Matthew Rushing, to talk about the upcoming engagement in Chicago at The Auditorium from April 24 – 26. Along with the interview, company members, Alisha Rena Peek and Renaldo Maurice performed an excerpt of Alvin Ailey’s Revelations and an excerpt of Frederick Earl Mosley’s Embrace.

April 4, 2025

Berkeleyside - Lost Music From Alvin Ailey’s Unabridged Version of ‘Revelations’ Inspired This Ballet Coming to Berkeley

More than 35 years after his death, Alvin Ailey still has revelations to share. With its opening “I Been Buked” tableau of arms stretching up to heaven, the choreographer’s iconic ballet “Revelations” is arguably the most beloved and frequently performed work in the modern dance canon. It turns out that the 30-minute version of the ballet that concludes most Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater (AAADT) performances is only half of the story.

February 26, 2025

WABE - 'We resurrected lost pieces and gave them new life': Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater returns to Atlanta

Since 1976, Atlanta has prided itself on being the second home to the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. Each February, the extraordinary dancers showcase thrilling new works and audience favorites at the Fox Theatre. This year’s performances are Feb. 12-16. Choreographer Hope Boykin and Alvin Ailey interim artistic director Matthew Rushing recently joined Lois Reitzes on “City Lights” to share more about this season’s offerings.

February 12, 2025

NPR - Lost Songs From Alvin Ailey's 'Revelations' Find Voice In New Piece

When Alvin Ailey's seminal dance work Revelations was first performed in 1960, it was about twice as long as the version that's now been seen by millions of people around the world. The company that bears the late choreographer's name is revisiting this history with a new piece set to fresh interpretations of the songs that were removed.

February 5, 2025

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution - Lost Songs From Alvin Ailey’s Revelations Reborn In New Tribute

Growing up in Albany, DuBois A’Keen developed a complicated relationship with his hometown. It is the city that produced Ray Charles and provided the template for the Civil Rights Movement, but it was also segregated, impoverished and confining for a Black boy with creative leanings. A’Keen couldn’t wait to flee to the big city.

September 15, 2024

ABC 7 - Behind-The-Scenes Look At Alvin Ailey Rehearsals For Upcoming Holiday Season

HELL'S KITCHEN, Manhattan (WABC) -- Eyewitness News got a behind-the-scenes look at rehearsals for the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's upcoming holiday season. The company is preparing for several productions including the world premiere of, Sacred Songs. It will feature spirituals from the original 19-60 premiere of Alvin Ailey's influential work, Revelations.

April 17, 2024

WBGO - Amy Hall Garner's CENTURY Brings Nostalgic Music To The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's Upcoming NJPAC Performance

On this episode of AOS, choreographer Amy Hall Garner and Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's Matthew Rushing talk about CENTURY, one of the ballets that will be performed Saturday, May 11 at NJPAC. The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater will have three shows on Mother's Day weekend at NJPAC (May 10-12).

March 20, 2024

LAist - Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Starts 4 Year Residency In LA - Where It All Began

When 31-year-old professional dancer Coral Dolphin was 5 years old, she saw the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Company perform at The Music Center’s Dorothy Chandler Pavilion. Dolphin, who is from South Central, remembers feeling a sense of joy and excitement to see dancers perform the late world-renowned Alvin Ailey’s magnum opus Revelations in person.

February 5, 2024

theGrio - Watch: Alvin Ailey organization continues to mold the next Black dancers of the future

In an interview with theGrio, former star dancer Matthew Rushing, now an associate artistic director for the Ailey Dance Theater, shares how the organization continues to mold the brilliant Black dancers of the future. Check out the full interview above!