In the Lead

by Leigh Witchel One of New York City Ballet’s newest soloists was groomed towards one of the most stylish roles … More

Seeing it Twice

by Leigh Witchel Both casts of New York City Ballet’s Ratmansky/Dove/Reisen/Robbins quadruple bills had several debuts. Half of the cast … More

by Leigh Witchel New York City Ballet planned the spring of its 75th anniversary season as looking towards the future. … More

by Leigh Witchel The temperature dropped a few degrees when the alternate cast took the stage at New York City … More

by Leigh Witchel The most awaited event of New York City Ballet’s season was likely Alexei Ratmansky’s first new ballet … More

by Leigh Witchel Once upon a time, Fancy Free was contemporary. Contemporary, or that term so overused it has no … More

by Leigh Witchel The third All-Balanchine program at New York City Ballet featured dances with some of the most on-brand … More

by Leigh Witchel Not every Balanchine ballet was his best, and even his best don’t all look interchangeably great together. … More

by Leigh Witchel The All Stravinsky program at New York City Ballet was a varied mix: two Balanchine works, two … More

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