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Events
2019 Fall Gala
October 16, 2019 at 6:30 pm
David H. Koch Theater
New York, New York
2019 Fall Gala
Join us on October 16, 2019 for ABT’s Fall Gala celebrating the ABT Women’s Movement. This season’s Fall Gala features an exhilarating program of new work by leading female choreographers and honors the President and CEO of Celebrity Cruises, Lisa Lutoff-Perlo, in recognition of her empowerment of women in leadership roles and dedication to diversity.
Running Time: 84 minutes
Let Me Sing Forevermore
Choreography by Jessica Lang
Songs sung by Tony Bennett
Costumes by Bradon McDonald
Running Time: 8 minutes
A playful and romantic duet, set to beloved classic songs sung by the incomparable Tony Bennett. Choreographed by longtime ABT collaborator Jessica Lang, Let Me Sing Forevermore seamlessly blends jazz and ballet to create the perfect showcase for ABT’s most spirited and versatile dancers.
A Gathering of Ghosts Twyla Tharp World Premiere
Choreography by Twyla Tharp
Music by Johannes Brahms
Costumes by Norma Kamali
Lighting by Jennifer Tipton
Running Time: 27 minutes
This brand new work by Twyla Tharp is her first World Premiere for American Ballet Theatre in 10 years — celebrating Principal Dancer Herman Cornejo’s 20th anniversary with ABT.
Theme and Variations
Choreography by George Balanchine
Music by Peter Ilyitch Tchaikovsky
Scenery and Costumes by Zack Brown
Lighting by Brad Fields
Running Time: 23 minutes
Balanchine’s love for Tchaikovsky and Petipa is reflected in his Theme and Variations, capturing the 19th-century glamor and majesty of the Imperial Ballet of St. Petersburg. Set in a grand ballroom, this 1947 ABT commission dazzles the eye with a labyrinth of diamond-sharp choreography.