Alvin Ailey American Dance TheaterNewark · Sun, May 9, 2027

About this event

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater at New Jersey Performing Arts Center: show day guide

Show starts

3:00 PM

Getting there

NJPAC/Center Street, 210 m (3 min walk)

Parking

Parking is available in two secure surface lots and the Military Park garage, all located across the street from or adjacent to NJPAC.

Know before you go

Ticket limit

There is an overall 8 ticket limit for this event.

Accessibility

ADA and ADA Companion seating is available throughout the venue. Please use the dropdown above to select the desired seat types.

Line-up

• Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater90 upcoming dates

Capacity

2,000

Parking

Parking is available in two secure surface lots and the Military Park garage, all located across the street from or adjacent to NJPAC. The cost varies by performance, from $15 to $28 day of the performance. Discounted parking -- $1 off day of the performance rate -- may be purchased up to the day before the performance when ordering tickets or by visiting the parking page at njpac.org/parking

Accessible seating

1-973-297-5843 Monday through Friday, 12pm to 6pm. Please leave a voice message should no one answer immediately. NJPAC is accessible to persons with disabilities. Persons with disabilities are advised to contact NJPAC Ticket Services at the number above before making their ticket purchase online at njpac.org. Ticket Services staff are prepared with assisting them with seating. Persons with hearing disabilities should call NJ Telephone Relay Services at 711 for assistance with connecting with our ticket services staff. - Registered service animals assisting persons with disabilities are permitted in the theater. - Sennheiser listening (FM and infra-red) devices are available in the lobby of the theater. An usher can assist patrons who require these devices. Patrons will be asked to leave a driver's license or credit card as collateral.

Venue rules

Cameras and audio recording devices are not permitted in the theater. The taking of video and pictures, especially flash photos, is disruptive and inconsiderate to both the artist and other members of the audience. Just as importantly, the visual and audio performances of the artist are protected under both US and international copyright laws. NJPAC has the right to confiscate all recording devices. All bags are subject to search. Backpacks, suitcases, bags and purses larger than 12 x 12 x 8 may not be taken into the theaters. Patrons carrying larger bags will be asked to bring them to the coat check at no charge and will be given a plastic bag for carrying select items, such as wallets and cell phones, into the theater. An exception will be made for medically necessary items after proper inspection. NJPAC reserves the right to inspect and search persons entering NJPAC property and hand-carried items. Violators of this policy may be subject to ejection from NJPAC property and/or civil or criminal penalties.

Children

NJPAC recommends that children younger than 5 years of age not attend adult performances. Both NJPAC and the NJ Symphony have programs specifically designed for young children. Please call each organization for information. All persons entering the theater, including babes in arms, must have a ticket. Any child under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult.

Box office

Box Office is open 12pm to 6pm Tuesday through Friday, 12pm to 4pm Saturday, and closed Sunday and Monday. Box Office remains open after posted closing times on performance evenings until the end of the first intermission or thirty minutes after the start of performances when there are no intermissions. Box Office opens three hours before curtain time on Monday & Sunday when performances are scheduled on those days of the week, and closes at end of first intermission or thirty minutes after the start of performances when there are no intermissions.

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