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Performance
In the Upper Room
David H. Koch Theater
New York, New York
In the Upper Room
Choreography by Twyla Tharp
Music by Philip Glass
Original Costume Design by Norma Kamali
Lighting originally by Jennifer Tipton
Running Time: 39 minutes
One of the iconic ballets of the 20th century, Twyla Tharp’s In the Upper Room demands both raw power and extreme grace from its dancers. Bold kinetic movements blend with Philip Glass’s propelling score, and the marriage of choreography, music, costumes, and lighting creates a transcendent experience for both dancers and audience.