Familiarity

by Leigh Witchel As the new season begins at New York City Ballet, Balanchine-Robbins triple bill is a known quantity. … 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

Weak Tea

by Leigh Witchel Was New York City Ballet experiencing Balanchine fatigue by the fifth of the all-Balanchine programs? Each of … More

Mid-Tier

by Leigh Witchel When you follow, or chronicle, an artist, their middle range gives you as much information as the … 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

Growing Into Their Parts

by Leigh Witchel For the second night of New York City Ballet’s season, the company returned to an all-Balanchine triple … More

Homecoming

by Leigh Witchel The return to the theater has been emotional for everyone. The disembodied voice that announced “Welcome to … More

At 116

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

New Challenges

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

Going On With The Show

by Leigh Witchel When you’re uncertain, wear your best outfit. New York City Ballet took that advice. The company has … More