by Leigh Witchel The temperature dropped a few degrees when the alternate cast took the stage at New York City … More
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Promote or Kill
by Leigh Witchel Welcome to New York City Ballet’s favorite game show, Promote or Kill, where the company gives a … More
Americana Lite
by Leigh Witchel Most ballets look better after a year. Justin Peck’s Copland Dance Episodes, which New York City Ballet … More
Cross-Section
by Leigh Witchel New York City Ballet’s quadruple bill featured four different choreographers’ hits and rarities, and dealt with Peter … More
Two Masterpieces
by Leigh Witchel New York City Ballet paired up two of its gems, but set several new stones in them. … More
Holding On
by Leigh Witchel Aging for a dancer isn’t just a slide into decrepitude. There’s a level of experience, in stagecraft … More
Everything is Connected
by Leigh Witchel There is no ballet that does not remind me of another ballet. This is not a bad … More
Almost a Cast Change
by Leigh Witchel There wasn’t much of a cast change between the two casts of the All-Robbins program at New … More
Awakening
by Leigh Witchel The most awaited event of New York City Ballet’s season was likely Alexei Ratmansky’s first new ballet … More
Order and Disorder
by Leigh Witchel Unlike Twyla Tharp’s last season at City Center, her current chamber season at The Joyce looked forward … More