by Leigh Witchel New York City Ballet’s final program, though it was also done in the evening, was very, very … More
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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
Star Quality
by Leigh Witchel Balanchine may have been ambivalent about stars, but some of his ballets benefit from one. In the … More
An American Program
by Leigh Witchel New York City Ballet’s first All Balanchine program was strung together with American composers, though that thread … More
Assaying the Jewels
by Leigh Witchel At New York City Ballet Thursday night, “Emeralds” were a girl’s best friend. And “Diamonds” were forever … More
New Combinations
by Leigh Witchel Unity Phelan may not be a first night dancer. Opening night of the Spring season at New … More
Themselves and Their Time
by Leigh Witchel Even a dance within living memory can get lost. On a mixed bill including works by Balanchine, … More
And Then There Were Two
by Leigh Witchel Things get shaved down for various reasons. When New York City Ballet put on a Viennese program, … More