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American Ballet Theatre is considered one of the greatest dance companies in the world, revered as a living national treasure since its founding in 1939.
Few ballet companies rival ABT in size, scope, and outreach. Though located in New York City, ABT annually tours the United States – performing for 300,000 people annually – and is the only major cultural institution to do so.
Season Highlights:
Eight performances of Giselle, beginning Monday, May 14, with Hee Seo, Roberto Bolle and Gillian Murphy in the leading roles. Katherine Williams will debut as Myrta on Thursday, May 17. Guest Artist Natalia Osipova will dance the role of Giselle on Friday, May 18, opposite David Hallberg as Albrecht.
An all-new production of Harlequinade, staged by Ratmansky after the original by Marius Petipa, will be given its World Premiere by ABT on June 4th
The World Premiere of AFTERITE by Wayne McGregor, Resident Choreographer at The Royal Ballet
The season’s first performance of Firebird features Christine Shevchenko and Thomas Forster in their New York debuts as the Firebird and Ivan, respectively, alongside Stella Abrera as The Maiden and Cory Stearns as Kaschei on Wednesday, May 23rd
Eight performances of Swan Lake, choreographed by Kevin McKenzie after Marius Petipa, will be given beginning Monday, June 18th with Devon Teuscher and Cory Stearns leading the opening night cast.
Last season’s World Premiere production of Whipped Cream returns to the stage for eight performances beginning Monday, July 2nd featuring Daniil Simkin, Stella Abrera and Sarah Lane in the leading roles. Choreographed by Alexei Ratmansky,
Few ballet companies rival ABT in size, scope, and outreach. Though located in New York City, ABT annually tours the United States – performing for 300,000 people annually – and is the only major cultural institution to do so.
Season Highlights:
Eight performances of Giselle, beginning Monday, May 14, with Hee Seo, Roberto Bolle and Gillian Murphy in the leading roles. Katherine Williams will debut as Myrta on Thursday, May 17. Guest Artist Natalia Osipova will dance the role of Giselle on Friday, May 18, opposite David Hallberg as Albrecht.
An all-new production of Harlequinade, staged by Ratmansky after the original by Marius Petipa, will be given its World Premiere by ABT on June 4th
The World Premiere of AFTERITE by Wayne McGregor, Resident Choreographer at The Royal Ballet
The season’s first performance of Firebird features Christine Shevchenko and Thomas Forster in their New York debuts as the Firebird and Ivan, respectively, alongside Stella Abrera as The Maiden and Cory Stearns as Kaschei on Wednesday, May 23rd
Eight performances of Swan Lake, choreographed by Kevin McKenzie after Marius Petipa, will be given beginning Monday, June 18th with Devon Teuscher and Cory Stearns leading the opening night cast.
Last season’s World Premiere production of Whipped Cream returns to the stage for eight performances beginning Monday, July 2nd featuring Daniil Simkin, Stella Abrera and Sarah Lane in the leading roles. Choreographed by Alexei Ratmansky,
Age Guidance: 10
Show Notes: 1 Intermission
Performance Schedule:
REPERTORY PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE:
VISIT - http://www.abt.org/performances/master-calendar/
Director
Kevin McKenzie - Artistic Director
