Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

Choreographer and dancer Alvin Ailey founded the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater in 1958 in New York. The troupe aims to feature "incomparable dancers as they bring you the pulse-racing thrill of contemporary favorites and the spirit-lifting joy of classics." Check the Playhouse Square website for information on which piece the group will perform tonight at 8 at the State Theatre, where the group has performances scheduled through Sunday. Tickets are $10 to $75. (Niesel)