NARRATIVE CLASSICS - New York City Ballet

NARRATIVE CLASSICS

Known foremost as a repertory company, New York City Ballet is home to some of the most popular story ballets. Balanchine’s Nutcracker created an American holiday tradition. A comedic favorite, Coppélia features grand dancing alongside magical sets and costumes. Lastly, SHORT STORIES includes new looks at familiar tales and new stories alike. If you prefer choreography and music are married to glamorous settings and dramatic performances, this is the series for you!

Tree
George Balanchine's The NutcrackerTM 
Tschaikovsky/Balanchine



Tuesday, December 9, 2008 at 6 PM

George Balanchine's
The NutcrackerTM 
 

Approx. End Time: 8 PM
 
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Coppélia
Delibes/Balanchine, Danovlia after Petpia




Tuesday, January 13, 2008 at 7:30 PM
19TH CENTURY CLASSIC:

Coppélia

Approx End Time 10 PM 

 

 

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Slaughter on Tenth Avenue
Rodgers/Balanchine


Tuesdays, February 24 at 7:30 PM
SHORT STORIES

Swan Lake
The Steadfast Tin Soldier
Romeo and Juliet
Slaughter on Tenth Avenue

Approx End Time: 9:45 PM



All photos © Paul Kolnik

All programs  subject to change.