Diamond Jubilee

by Leigh Witchel After the opening night fireworks to celebrate New York City Ballet’s 75th anniversary season, the company settled … More

Comings and Goings

by Leigh Witchel The pandemic blunted the impact of time and turnover at New York City Ballet. Last season’s multiple … More

by Leigh Witchel What’s the traditional present for a 116th birthday? Diamonds, Emeralds, Rubies? Instead of jewels, New York City … More

by Leigh Witchel Winding down the fall season, New York City Ballet put two Balanchine masterworks next to one … More

by Leigh Witchel Change at New York City Ballet can be measured in debuts. Who gets a new part, who … More

by Leigh Witchel The Ashley Bouder Project has female empowerment written into the mission statement. Does that make for good … More

by Leigh Witchel Taking the pulse of New York City Ballet in its first weeks, the patient looked healthy enough: … More

by Leigh Witchel Sometimes pianos are forced to play the concerto themselves. Lack of coaching is a legendary complaint of … More

By Leigh Witchel The all-Balanchine program planned to close the season became an extra goodbye when Robert Fairchild announced his … More

Peter Martins’ “Swan Lake” was first done in Denmark in ‘96, and flew to New York City Ballet in ‘99. … More