![]() ![]() + View - Hide Repertory Credits Choreographer Judith Jamison Run Time 37 Minutes Premiere Company: New York City Center, 1993 Words and dancing illuminate each other and in episodic form the audience is taken on a moving journey of Ailey’s incredible contribution to dance and humanity. In this stirring tribute, using text derived from interviews with the entire company and Ailey’s own words, the dancers create a love letter to Mr. Hymn is a unique collaboration between two highly acclaimed talents from the worlds of dance and theater paying homage to Alvin Ailey. Narrative recollections from dancers are arranged by the multi-talented actor/playwright Anna Deavere Smith. Judith Jamison’s stunning, Emmy Award-winning 1993 tribute to Alvin Ailey uses explosive, full company dances and quiet solos to illuminate Ailey’s humanity and the dancers’ unique qualities. ![]()
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