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NEW YORK, NY – American Ballet Theatre dancer Jake Roxander has been promoted to the rank of Principal Dancer, effective September 1, 2026. The promotion was announced today by ABT Artistic Director Susan Jaffe on stage at the Metropolitan Opera House following the evening performance of Don Quixote, in which Roxander performed the lead role […]
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New Staging of Don Quixote to Premiere on Monday Evening, June 29
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Natalia Osipova Withdraws from July 6 Performance Due To Injury
Catherine Hurlin and Daniel Camargo to Perform
NEW YORK, NY – American Ballet Theatre regrets to announce that Principal Dancer Cory Stearns will be unable to perform in Onegin on Tuesday, June 23 and Saturday, June 27 due to injury. On June 23, the ballet will be led by Chloe Misseldine as Tatiana and Thomas Forster as Onegin. On the evening of […]
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Principal Dance Cory Stearns to Take Final Bow with ABT on Saturday Evening, June 27
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NEW YORK, NY — American Ballet Theatre announced the appointment of Dr. Omar Mir to its Board of Trustees. Renowned for its artistic excellence and international stature, American Ballet Theatre has built a global reputation through decades of touring that bring the highest caliber of ballet to audiences worldwide. From landmark performances throughout Europe to […]
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NEW YORK, NY – American Ballet Theatre announced the appointment of Kathy Taggares to its Board of Trustees. Taggares is an accomplished businesswoman, entrepreneur, and philanthropist whose leadership spans nearly four decades. She is the sole owner and president of KT’s Kitchens, Inc., a frozen food manufacturing company based in Carson, California, which employs approximately […]
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Performances to Include a New Work by Melvin Lawovi, Excerpted Repertory, and Works in Collaboration with
Gemma Bond and Complexions Contemporary Ballet
The American Ballet Theatre Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis School will host open auditions June 9-10 for Children’s Division classes for the 2026-2027 school year. Auditions are required for new students who wish to enroll in Levels 1A through 3B of the ABT JKO School. These levels are for new students of all genders ages 7-12* with […]
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NEW YORK, NY – American Ballet Theatre’s longtime Music Director Ormsby Wilkins will conclude his distinguished tenure with the Company at the end of the 2026 Summer season at the Metropolitan Opera House. David LaMarche, a member of ABT’s music staff since 1998, has been appointed to succeed him as Music Director. A native of […]
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NEW YORK, NY – American Ballet Theatre Studio Company returns to New York City to continue their 2026 Spring international tour with five performances at The Joyce Theater, May 13–17, 2026. The performances feature a richly varied program that highlights the versatility and technical acuity of today’s young dance artists. This year’s Joyce selection includes […]
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Actress, Director, Writer, and Producer to be Fêted at Event on May 20, 2026 in New York City
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Natalia Osipova to Return as Guest Artist in Don Quixote On Monday, July 6
Box Office Opens Monday, April 6, 2026 at 12:00 P.M.
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NEW YORK, NY – Natalia Osipova, principal dancer of The Royal Ballet and former Principal Dancer at American Ballet Theatre, will return to ABT as a Guest Artist in the 2026 Summer season at the Metropolitan Opera House at Lincoln Center. Osipova will dance the role of Kitri in Don Quixote at the evening performance […]
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NEW YORK, NY – Cory Stearns, a Principal Dancer with American Ballet Theatre since 2011, will retire from the Company following performances of Onegin during the 2026 Summer season. He will perform the title role at the opening night of Oneginon Tuesday, June 23 and conclude his career with a farewell performance on the evening of […]
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