The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater is honored not only as an “American Cultural Ambassador to the World” by U.S. Congressional resolution, but was the entertainment choice for President Barack Obama’s family first night out on the town in Washington, D.C. The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s 50th Anniversary Celebration Tour plays 7:30 p.m. April 1-3 (Sweet Honey in the Rock performs live on opening night) ; 2 and 8 p.m. April 4; and 3 p.m. April 5 at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University, 50 E. Congress. Tickets are $30-$82; call 312-902-1500 or visit www.auditoriumtheatre.org. Photo by Andrew Eccles
Spotlight: Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
