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Welcome to ABT News! To stay updated on all American Ballet Theatre topics and happenings, read our most recent press releases below. You’ll find information on both New York City and touring events on this page.

ABT maintains this section for archival purposes; individual releases are not updated and should only be relied upon up to the date on which they are published.

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CASTING CHANGE ANNOUNCED FOR SATURDAY EVENING, JULY 3

CASTING CHANGE ANNOUNCED FOR SATURDAY EVENING, JULY 3

June 30, 2004

ETHAN BROWN TO GIVE FAREWELL PERFORMANCE AS TYBALT IN ROMEO AND JULIET

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ETHAN BROWN TO GIVE FAREWELL PERFORMANCE WITH AMERICAN BALLET THEATRE

ETHAN BROWN TO GIVE FAREWELL PERFORMANCE WITH AMERICAN BALLET THEATRE

June 21, 2004

Soloist Ethan Brown will give his farewell performance with American Ballet Theatre on Friday, July 2 as Tybalt in Romeo and Juliet, it was announced today by Artistic Director Kevin McKenzie. Brown retires from the stage this season following a 23-year career with ABT. Born in New York City, Brown began his dance training with […]

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CASTING ANNOUNCED FOR FINAL TWO WEEKS OF AMERICAN BALLET THEATRE AT THE METROPOLITAN OPERA HOUSE

CASTING ANNOUNCED FOR FINAL TWO WEEKS OF AMERICAN BALLET THEATRE AT THE METROPOLITAN OPERA HOUSE

June 11, 2004

Special 90th Birthday Celebration for Frederic Franklin on June 21

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CASTING ANNOUNCED FOR FIFTH AND SIXTH WEEKS OF AMERICAN BALLET THEATRE AT METROPOLITAN OPERA HOUSE

CASTING ANNOUNCED FOR FIFTH AND SIXTH WEEKS OF AMERICAN BALLET THEATRE AT METROPOLITAN OPERA HOUSE

May 27, 2004

Veronika Part To Make New York Debut in Swan Lake

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AMERICAN BALLET THEATRE’S <i>ABTKIDS</i> TO PRESENT <i>RAYMONDA</i> JUNE 5 AT 11:30 AM

AMERICAN BALLET THEATRE’S ABTKIDS TO PRESENT RAYMONDA JUNE 5 AT 11:30 AM

May 24, 2004

Angelina Ballerina to Make Her First Onstage Appearance With ABT

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AMERICAN BALLET THEATRE ANNOUNCES JACQUELINE KENNEDY ONASSIS SCHOOL

AMERICAN BALLET THEATRE ANNOUNCES JACQUELINE KENNEDY ONASSIS SCHOOL

May 11, 2004

Auditions to be Held June 12 at ABT Headquarters

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CASTING ANNOUNCED FOR THIRD AND FOURTH WEEKS OF AMERICAN BALLET THEATRE AT METROPOLITAN OPERA HOUSE

CASTING ANNOUNCED FOR THIRD AND FOURTH WEEKS OF AMERICAN BALLET THEATRE AT METROPOLITAN OPERA HOUSE

May 10, 2004

Nina Ananiashvili and Angel Corella to Lead Company Premiere of George Balanchine’s Mozartiana on Monday, May 24

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CASTING ANNOUNCED FOR THE FIRST TWO WEEKS OF AMERICAN BALLET THEATRE’S 2004 SPRING SEASON AT THE METROPOLITAN OPERA HOUSE

CASTING ANNOUNCED FOR THE FIRST TWO WEEKS OF AMERICAN BALLET THEATRE’S 2004 SPRING SEASON AT THE METROPOLITAN OPERA HOUSE

April 28, 2004

Irina Dvorovenko, Maxim Beloserkovsky and Marcelo Gomes to Perform Leading Roles in United States Premiere of Raymonda Friday, May 21 at 8 P.M.

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AMERICAN BALLET THEATRE’S SPRING GALA MONDAY, MAY 10, 2004 at 6:30 P.M.

AMERICAN BALLET THEATRE’S SPRING GALA MONDAY, MAY 10, 2004 at 6:30 P.M.

April 21, 2004

GIANFRANCO FERRÉ, AILEEN MEHLE, BLAINE TRUMP TO CO-CHAIR

Season Preview and Pièce d’Occasion Accompanied by Virtuoso Violinist Sarah Chang to Highlight Gala Program

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SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE: ‘THE DREAM’ ENCHANTS ON THIRTEEN/WNET NEW YORK’S <i><b>DANCE IN AMERICA</b></i> ON PBS

SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE: ‘THE DREAM’ ENCHANTS ON THIRTEEN/WNET NEW YORK’S DANCE IN AMERICA ON PBS

April 12, 2004

The magic of Shakespeare, the music of Mendelssohn, the choreographic genius of Frederick Ashton – The Dream remains among dance’s most inspired odes to love. Based on A Midsummer Night’s Dream, the comical tale of fairies, mismatched lovers and a mischievous sprite reveals the choreographer as the master of poetic metaphor, particularly as danced by […]

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EQUINOX FITNESS CLUBS NAMED OFFICIAL FITNESS PARTNER FOR AMERICAN BALLET THEATRE

EQUINOX FITNESS CLUBS NAMED OFFICIAL FITNESS PARTNER FOR AMERICAN BALLET THEATRE

March 9, 2004

American Ballet Theatre has teamed up with Equinox Fitness Clubs in a unique partnership to complement ABT’s overall Wellness Program. The partnership was announced today by Kevin McKenzie, ABT Artistic Director and David Harris, Director of Personal Training for Equinox Fitness Clubs. In becoming the official fitness partner of American Ballet Theatre, Equinox Fitness Clubs […]

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ABT STUDIO COMPANY AND AILEY II TO MAKE JOYCE THEATER DEBUT, MARCH 30-APRIL 4

ABT STUDIO COMPANY AND AILEY II TO MAKE JOYCE THEATER DEBUT, MARCH 30-APRIL 4

March 5, 2004

(New York, New York)‚ÄîIn debut appearances at New York’s Joyce Theater, American Ballet Theatre’s Studio Company and Ailey II will share a week-long engagement, March 30-April 4, presenting a wide-range of choreography from Sir Frederick Ashton and George Balanchine to Judith Jamison and Troy Powell. Each company will give four performances at The Joyce, with […]

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AMERICAN BALLET THEATRE’S 2004 SPRING SEASON AT THE METROPOLITAN OPERA HOUSE, MAY 10-JULY 3, 2004

AMERICAN BALLET THEATRE’S 2004 SPRING SEASON AT THE METROPOLITAN OPERA HOUSE, MAY 10-JULY 3, 2004

March 5, 2004

ALL-NEW PRODUCTION OF RAYMONDA AND SPECIAL OPENING NIGHT APPEARANCE BY VIOLINIST SARAH CHANG

Svetlana Zakharova to Debut as Guest Artist

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AMERICAN BALLET THEATRE NAMES RACHEL S. MOORE AS NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

AMERICAN BALLET THEATRE NAMES RACHEL S. MOORE AS NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

February 27, 2004

Lewis S. Ranieri, Chairman of American Ballet Theatre’s Board of Trustees, announced the appointment of Rachel S. Moore to the position of Executive Director, effective mid-April. Moore, a former dancer with American Ballet Theatre, had served as Director of the Center for Dance Education at Boston Ballet since 2001. As Executive Director of American Ballet […]

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AMERICAN BALLET THEATRE NAMES NEW SPONSORS

AMERICAN BALLET THEATRE NAMES NEW SPONSORS

February 25, 2004

American Ballet Theatre announced today three new corporate sponsorships. Countrywide Financial Corporation, the nation’s largest residential mortgage lending firm, has been named a National Sponsor of American Ballet Theatre’s national tour and New York seasons, and Cole Haan, a leader in fashion and accessories, has been named a Leading Benefactor of ABT’s national tour and […]

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