Kevin McKenzie, Artistic Director American Ballet Theatre Metropolitan Opera House Lincoln Center Plaza New York, NY 10023 May 13—July 6 Box office opens March 24 Prices start at $25 For tickets visit abt.org or The Metropolitan Opera House Box Office Lincoln Center Plaza T 212.362.6000 All photos by Patrick Fraser
MAY 13 — JULY 6 2019 THE METROPOLITAN OPERA HOUSE AT LINCOLN CENTER ABT.ORG
OF R TMA RATMANSKY
10 YEARS
“NOBODY IN RECENT DECADES HAS DONE MORE TO MAKE (AND TRANSFORM) DANCE HISTORY.” —The New York Times
American Ballet Theatre’s Spring 2019 season offers a celebration of Alexei Ratmansky’s unprecedented ten-year tenure as ABT Artist in Residence with performances of Harlequinade, Songs of Bukovina, On the Dnieper, Whipped Cream, The Sleeping Beauty and a new World Premiere. Ratmansky’s diverse repertoire of work has been lauded as “exemplifying classical style” (Alastair Macaulay, The New York Times) and “abounding in invention” (Apollinaire Scherr, The Financial Times).
Stella Abrera, Herman Cornejo, Cassandra Trenary, James Whiteside, Sarah Lane, Christine Shevchenko, Catherine Hurlin and Thomas Forster
MAY 13 — WHIPPED CREAM MAY 24—29 Choreography by Alexei Ratmansky Music by Richard Strauss
THARP TRIO MAY 30—JUNE 3
HARLEQUINADE MAY 13—18 Choreography by Marius Petipa Music by Riccardo Drigo Staging and Additional Choreography by Alexei Ratmansky
Choreography by Twyla Tharp Music by Johannes Brahms, Franz Joseph Haydn, The Beach Boys and Philip Glass
RATMANSKY TRIO MAY 21—23 Choreography by Alexei Ratmansky Music by Leonid Desyatnikov, Sergei Prokofiev and Alexander Glazunov MANON JUNE 17—22 Choreography by Kenneth MacMillan Music by Jules Massenet
JANE EYRE JUNE 4—10
SWAN LAKE JUNE 24—29
Choreography by Cathy Marston Music by Philip Feeney Musical excerpts by Fanny Mendelssohn Hensel, Felix Mendelssohn and Franz Schubert
Choreography by Kevin McKenzie after Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov Music by Peter Ilyitch Tchaikovsky
THE SLEEPING BEAUTY JULY 1—6 Choreography by Marius Petipa Staging and Additional Choreography by Alexei Ratmansky Music by Peter Ilyitch Tchaikovsky LE CORSAIRE JUNE 11—15 Staging by Anna-Marie Holmes, after Marius Petipa, and Konstantin Sergeyev Music by Adolphe Adam, Césare Pugni, Léo Delibes, Riccardo Drigo and Prince Oldenbourg
MAY 13—18
A MADCAP ADVENTURE OF YOUNG LOVERS
Choreography by Marius Petipa Staging and Additional Choreography by Alexei Ratmansky Music by Riccardo Drigo
Artist in Residence Alexei Ratmansky brings this lost classic to life with a bold new staging, inspired by the archival notes of Marius Petipa. Revel in pure comedic joy as Harlequin fights for his true love, Columbine, against her father’s wishes. Full of humor and delightful dancing, this tribute to the Italian commedia dell’arte tradition is a visual treat for the whole family.
Leadership support for Harlequinade, part of The Ratmansky Project, has been generously provided by the Blavatnik Family Foundation and The Marjorie S. Isaac/Irving H. Isaac Fund.
Sarah Lane and James Whiteside
MAY 21—23 EXUBERANT FOLK TRADITIONS. SELFLESS DEVOTION.
Christine Shevchenko, Thomas Forster and Catherine Hurlin
PASSAGE OF TIME.
Choreography by Alexei Ratmansky Music by Leonid Desyatnikov (Songs of Bukovina) , Sergei Prokofiev (On the Dnieper), and Alexander Glazunov (Premiere)
Experience the magic of three one-act ballets choreographed by MacArthur Fellow Alexei Ratmanksy on the occasion of his 10th Anniversary as ABT Artist in Residence. Tales of youthful love and selfless devotion are colorfully brought to life in Songs of Bukovina, On the Dnieper, and a World Premiere featuring ABT’s versatile dancers. Leadership support for The Ratmansky Project has been provided by Avery and Andrew F. Barth, the Blavatnik Family Foundation, Mr. and Mrs. Hamilton E. James, and The Ted and Mary Jo Shen Charitable Gift Fund. On the Dnieper is generously sponsored by Leila and Mickey Straus and through an endowed gift from the Toni and Martin Sosnoff New Works Fund.
MAY 24—29
SWEET INDULGENCE FUELS A DELIRIOUS DREAM
Choreography by Alexei Ratmansky Music by Richard Strauss
From the delicious imaginations of choreographer Alexei Ratmansky and pop surrealist artist Mark Ryden springs a whimsical adventure. A young boy overindulges at a Viennese pastry shop and falls into a delirium. He is ultimately rescued by Princess Praline when her delectable entourage of sweets comes to life.
Leadership support for Whipped Cream, part of The Ratmansky Project, has been generously provided by the Blavatnik Family Foundation, Segerstrom Center for the Arts, and the Lloyd E. Rigler–Lawrence A. Deutsch Foundation. Arron Scott and Skylar Brandt
MAY 30—JUNE 3
A MELODIOUS MASTERPIECE OF CLASSIC VOCABULARY. A CROSS-OVER BALLET SET TO THE BEACH BOYS.
Choreography by Twyla Tharp Music by Johannes Brahms, Franz Joseph Haydn (Brahms-Haydn Variations), The Beach Boys (Deuce Coupe), Phillip Glass (In the Upper Room)
Few choreographers have had as profound an impact on American dance as Twyla Tharp. In these three astounding one acts, classical ballet mixes with modern forms, demonstrating Tharp’s mastery of movement. This breadth of style is supported by the melodies of Brahms and Haydn, the compelling modern aesthetic of Philip Glass, and the playful rhythms of The Beach Boys. Champion support for ABT Women’s Movement is provided by Jenna Segal. Deuce Coupe is generously supported through an endowed gift from the Toni and Martin Sosnoff New Works Fund. Brahms-Haydn Variations was made possible by the generous support of Patsy and Jeff Tarr, the JCT Foundation and the 2wice Arts Foundation.
Blaine Hoven, Luciana Paris, Skylar Brandt and Arron Scott
A TRANSCENDENT EXPERIENCE OF RAW PHYSICAL POWER.
JUNE 4—10
Devon Teuscher and James Whiteside
AGAINST ALL ODDS, A CLASSIC HEROINE STRIVES FOR LOVE ON HER OWN TERMS
Choreography by Cathy Marston Music by Philip Feeney Musical excerpts by Fanny Mendelssohn Hensel, Felix Mendelssohn and Franz Schubert
Cathy Martson’s Jane Eyre challenges the idea of a classic ballet heroine. After a difficult upbringing, Jane becomes the Governess for the mysterious Mr. Rochester, discovering the struggles of society’s expectations. A literary classic brought to life by Marston’s stirring choreography and an enthralling Victorian design, Jane Eyre shows that love can conquer any obstacle.
Champion support for ABT Women’s Movement is provided by Jenna Segal. This production is generously supported through an endowed gift from the Toni and Martin Sosnoff New Works Fund.
JUNE 11—15
A SUSPENSEFUL ABDUCTION AND DRAMATIC RESCUE DRIVEN BY LOVE
Staged by Anna-Marie Holmes, after Marius Petipa, and Konstantin Sergeyev Music by Adolphe Adam, Césare Pugni, Léo Delibes, Riccardo Drigo and Prince Oldenbourg
A dashing pirate’s love for a beautiful harem girl sets the scene for a thrilling treasure trove of love and drama—featuring one of the most famous pas de deux of the classical ballet repertoire. Boasting over 120 performers, Le Corsaire showcases explosive bravura dancing from ABT’s unbeatable roster of virtuoso dancers.
American Ballet Theatre’s performances of Le Corsaire are generously underwritten through an endowed gift from Irene and Fred Shen.
Devon Teuscher and Joo Won Ahn
JUNE 17—22
A WOMAN MUST CHOOSE BETWEEN THE TEMPTATIONS OF WEALTH AND THE PROMISE OF TRUE LOVE
Choreography by Kenneth MacMillan Music by Jules Massenet
From the ornate salons of Paris to the mysterious wilds of colonial Louisiana, Kenneth MacMillan’s dramatic masterwork weaves an affecting tale of romance, desire and treachery. Set to Massenet’s lush score and inspired by the classic novel Manon Lescaut, this engrossing ballet soars to theatrical heights.
American Ballet Theatre’s performances of Manon are generously supported through an endowed gift from Anka K. Palitz, in memory of Clarence Y. Palitz, Jr.
Hee Seo, Calvin Royal III and Roman Zhurbin
JUNE 24—29
Choreography by Kevin McKenzie after Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov Music by Peter Ilyitch Tchaikovsky
Of all the great classics performed by ABT today, Swan Lake remains the quintessential ballet. Featuring the unforgettable corps de ballet moving in magical unison as the majestic, glimmering swans, this ballet has left audiences breathless for generations. This romantic fable of dreamlike transformation set to Tchaikovsky’s glorious score inspires awe and wonder.
This production has been generously underwritten by R. Chemers Neustein.
Isabella Boylston and Cory Stearns
ILL-FATED PASSION AND ULTIMATE FORGIVENESS
JULY 1—6 A TIMELESS FAIRYTALE IN WHICH DREAMS COME TRUE
Choreography by Marius Petipa Staging and Additional Choreography by Alexei Ratmansky Music by Peter Ilyitch Tchaikovsky
Alexei Ratmansky’s inspired reconstruction of this classic ballet awakens the timeless story of love triumphing over evil. Featuring 400 lavish costumes and magnificent storybook sets, the beloved tale of the beautiful Princess Aurora, the evil sorceress Carabosse, and the magical kiss of a handsome prince is certain to cast a spell on your heart and spark your imagination.
SLEEP G
Cassandra Trenary, Stella Abrera and Herman Cornejo
ABT gratefully acknowledges the Lead Sponsor of The Sleeping Beauty, David H. Koch. Additional Leadership Support is generously provided by the Lloyd E Rigler – Lawrence E. Deutsch Foundation.
Stella Abrera
Herman Cornejo
Roberto Bolle
David Hallberg
Misty Copeland
Sarah Lane
Hee Seo
Daniil Simkin
Christine Shevchenko
Cory Stearns
Isabella Boylston
Devon Teuscher
James Whiteside
Brooklyn Mack / Guest Artist
TICKETS Box office, phone and online sales begin March 24 at Noon Call 212.362.6000 or visit abt.org.
HARLEQUINADE
Mail orders to: ABT/Met, Metropolitan Opera House, Lincoln Center, New York, NY 10023
MAY 21—23
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GALA Monday, May 20 6:30pm
MAY 13—18
In person: The Metropolitan Opera Box Office, Lincoln Center Mon—Sat, 10:00am—8:00pm Sun, Noon—6:00pm
American Ballet Theatre will celebrate Alexei Ratmansky’s 10th anniversary as Artist in Residence, with a World Premiere set to Alexander Glazunov’s The Seasons. The evening honors Andrew F. Barth, Board Chairman, for his extraordinary leadership of America’s National Ballet Company ®. An elegant dinner around a festive dance floor will follow the performance. American Ballet Theatre expresses its deepest appreciation to presenting sponsor, Harry Winston. For tickets or more information, please contact Megan Ordway at 914.579.1000 or visit abt.org/ SpringGala.
RATMANSKY TRIO
MAY 24—29
WHIPPED CREAM
MAY 30—JUNE 3
THARP TRIO
JUNE 4—10
JANE EYRE
JUNE 11—15
LE CORSAIRE
ABTKIDS Saturday, May 18 11:00am
JUNE 17—22
A one-hour narrated program for children returns to the Metropolitan Opera House for another sparkling year. We introduce future fans ages 4 to 12 to the joy of the performing arts, as the Company presents highlights from the season.
MANON
Lead Sponsor support for ABTKids is generously provided by Bloomberg Philanthropies.
JUNE 24—29
All Tickets $25. For more information on how to support ABTKids, please contact Claire McGregor at cmcgregor@abt.org.
SWAN LAKE
JULY 1—6
THE SLEEPING BEAUTY The Ratmansky Project supports the staging and creation of works by ABT Artist in Residence Alexei Ratmansky. ABT Women’s Movement supports the creation, exploration and staging of works by female choreographers. For information on supporting innovation and inclusion at ABT, please contact Iosu Bascaran at majorgifts@abt.org.
MONDAY 7:30 PM
TUESDAY 7:30 PM
WEDNESDAY 2:00 PM
MAY 13
MAY 14
MAY 15
HARLEQUINADE
HARLEQUINADE
HARLEQUINADE
Boylston Whiteside Abrera Forster
MAY 20
Lane Gonzalez Teuscher Royal
Trenary Maloney Shevchenko Hoven
MAY 21
MAY 22
RATMANSKY TRIO
RATMANSKY TRIO
MAY 27
MAY 28
MAY 29
Memorial Day
WHIPPED CREAM
WHIPPED CREAM
JUNE 3
JUNE 4
JUNE 5
THARP TRIO
JANE EYRE
JANE EYRE
JUNE 10
JUNE 11
JUNE 12
GALA (6:30 PM)
WHIPPED CREAM TBA Teuscher Forster Trenary
Brahms-Haydn Variations Deuce Coupe In the Upper Room
JANE EYRE
Songs of Bukovina Shevchenko, Royal On the Dnieper Forster, Seo, Hurlin, Hammoudi New Ratmansky TBA
Simkin Abrera Royal Lane
Teuscher Whiteside
LE CORSAIRE
Songs of Bukovina Boylston, Hoven On the Dnieper Stearns, Teuscher, Shevchenko, Whiteside New Ratmansky TBA
Scott Boylston Whiteside Copeland
Copeland Stearns
LE CORSAIRE
Copeland Stearns
Brandt Cornejo Lane Gonzalez Simkin
Teuscher Stearns Williams Ahn Mack
JUNE 17
JUNE 18
JUNE 19
MANON
MANON
MANON
Seo Bolle Abrera Whiteside
Lane Cornejo Trenary Simkin
Copeland Stearns Hurlin Royal
JUNE 24
JUNE 25
JUNE 26
SWAN LAKE
SWAN LAKE
SWAN LAKE
Seo Stearns
Shevchenko Whiteside
Teuscher Bell
JULY 1
JULY 2
JULY 3
THE SLEEPING BEAUTY
THE SLEEPING BEAUTY
THE SLEEPING BEAUTY
Boylston Whiteside
Lane Cornejo
Trenary Gorak
7:30 PM
HARLEQUINADE Boylston Whiteside Abrera Forster
RATMANSKY TRIO Songs of Bukovina Shevchenko, Royal On the Dnieper Forster, Seo, Hurlin, Hammoudi New Ratmansky TBA
WHIPPED CREAM TBA Teuscher Forster Trenary
JANE EYRE Boylston Forster
LE CORSAIRE
Seo Whiteside Abrera Bell Ahn
MANON
Boylston Hallberg Shevchenko Hoven
SWAN LAKE
Copeland Cornejo
THE SLEEPING BEAUTY
Seo Bell
THURSDAY 7:30 PM
FRIDAY 7:30 PM
SATURDAY 2:00 PM
MAY 16
MAY 17
MAY 18
HARLEQUINADE
HARLEQUINADE
ABTKids (11:00 AM)
Brandt Simkin Seo Hammoudi
Lane Gonzalez Teuscher Royal
HARLEQUINADE
MAY 23
MAY 24
MAY 25
RATMANSKY TRIO
WHIPPED CREAM
WHIPPED CREAM
MAY 30
MAY 31
JUNE 1
THARP TRIO
THARP TRIO
THARP TRIO
JUNE 6
JUNE 7
JUNE 8
JANE EYRE
JANE EYRE
JANE EYRE
JUNE 13
JUNE 14
JUNE 15
Songs of Bukovina Boylston, Hoven On the Dnieper Stearns, Teuscher, Shevchenko, Whiteside New Ratmansky TBA
Brahms-Haydn Variations Deuce Coupe In the Upper Room
Teuscher Whiteside
LE CORSAIRE
Simkin Abrera Royal Lane
Brahms-Haydn Variations Deuce Coupe In the Upper Room
Copeland Stearns
LE CORSAIRE
Brandt Simkin Seo Hammoudi
Maloney Seo Stearns Brandt
Boylston Forster
LE CORSAIRE
Teuscher Stearns Williams Ahn Whiteside
Brandt Cornejo Lane Gonzalez TBA
JUNE 20
JUNE 21
JUNE 22
MANON
MANON
MANON
Lane Cornejo Trenary Simkin
Boylston Hallberg Shevchenko Hoven
JUNE 27
JUNE 28
JUNE 29
Seo Bolle Abrera Whiteside
SWAN LAKE
SWAN LAKE
SWAN LAKE
Boylston Simkin
Teuscher Bell
Seo Stearns
JULY 4
JULY 5
JULY 6
Independence Day
THE SLEEPING BEAUTY
THE SLEEPING BEAUTY
THE SLEEPING BEAUTY (2:00 PM)
Boylston Whiteside
Lane Cornejo
HARLEQUINADE Trenary Maloney Shevchenko Hoven
WHIPPED CREAM Scott Boylston Whiteside Copeland
THARP TRIO
Brahms-Haydn Variations Brahms-Haydn Variations Deuce Coupe Deuce Coupe In the Upper Room In the Upper Room
Shevchenko Mack Trenary Hoven Simkin
Bolle Farewell
8:00 PM
Seo Bell
JANE EYRE Teuscher Whiteside
LE CORSAIRE
Shevchenko Mack Trenary Hoven Simkin
MANON
Copeland Stearns Hurlin Royal
SWAN LAKE
Copeland Hallberg
THE SLEEPING BEAUTY
Trenary Gorak