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Events
Family Friendly Matinee
October 20, 2024 at 12:30 pm
David H. Koch Theater
New York, New York
Family Friendly Matinee
Running Time: 104 minutes
Ballet Imperial
Choreography by George Balanchine
Staged by Colleen Neary
Music by Peter Ilyitch Tchaikovsky
Scenery and Costumes by Jean-Marc Puissant
Lighting by Mark Stanley
Running Time: 38 minutes
George Balanchine’s Ballet Imperial, like his Theme and Variations, evokes the era of Russia’s Imperial Ballet with its grandeur and elegance.
In the Upper Room
Choreography by Twyla Tharp
Staged by Shelley Washington and Blaine Hoven
Music by Philip Glass
Costumes by Norma Kamali
Lighting by Jennifer Tipton
Running Time: 39 minutes
A ballet in nine parts, In the Upper Room is one of ABT’s most impressive performances. Tharp’s choreography calls for both raw power and extreme grace. Bold kinetic movements blend with Philip Glass’s propelling score, creating a transcendent experience for both audience and dancers.