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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.

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AMERICAN BALLET THEATRE’S OPENING NIGHT GALA AT CITY CENTER, OCTOBER 20 AT 7 PM, TO SALUTE THE WORKS OF MICHEL FOKINE

AMERICAN BALLET THEATRE’S OPENING NIGHT GALA AT CITY CENTER, OCTOBER 20 AT 7 PM, TO SALUTE THE WORKS OF MICHEL FOKINE

September 23, 2004

ALESSANDRA FERRI TO BEGIN 20TH ANNIVERSARY SEASON

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NINA ANANIASHVILI TO TAKE MEDICAL LEAVE

NINA ANANIASHVILI TO TAKE MEDICAL LEAVE

September 10, 2004

American Ballet Theatre Principal Dancer Nina Ananiashvili has announced that she will take a temporary medical leave from the Company effective immediately. As a result, she will not perform during ABT’S Fall season at City Center as previously announced. Ananiashvili will return to American Ballet Theatre in time to perform for the Company’s engagement at […]

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AMERICAN BALLET THEATRE’S NEW YORK SUMMER INTENSIVE FINAL PERFORMANCES SCHEDULED

AMERICAN BALLET THEATRE’S NEW YORK SUMMER INTENSIVE FINAL PERFORMANCES SCHEDULED

July 21, 2004

AMERICAN BALLET THEATRE’S NEW YORK SUMMER INTENSIVE FINAL PERFORMANCES SCHEDULED FOR FRIDAY, JULY 30 AT 12:00 P.M. AND 4:00 P.M. AT LaGUARDIA HIGH SCHOOL Final performances for American Ballet Theatre’s New York Summer Intensive Program are scheduled for Friday, July 30, 2004 at 12:00 P.M. and 4:00 P.M. at Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of […]

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AMERICAN BALLET THEATRE’S 2004 FALL SEASON AT CITY CENTER

AMERICAN BALLET THEATRE’S 2004 FALL SEASON AT CITY CENTER

July 19, 2004

AMERICAN BALLET THEATRE’S 2004 FALL SEASON AT CITY CENTER, OCTOBER 20-NOVEMBER 7, ANNOUNCED U.S. PREMIERE OF VIII BY CHRISTOPHER WHEELDON AND WORLD PREMIERE BY TREY McINTYRE TO HIGHLIGHT SEASON Michel Fokine’s Le Spectre de la Rose and Les Sylphides to be Revived American Ballet Theatre’s 2004 Fall season at New York’s City Center, October 20 […]

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AMERICAN BALLET THEATRE’S SUMMER INTENSIVE FINAL PERFORMANCES

AMERICAN BALLET THEATRE’S SUMMER INTENSIVE FINAL PERFORMANCES

July 6, 2004

Come see the future stars of tomorrow! Each year ABT welcomes over 200 students into its New York City studios for an intensive six-week ballet training program. At the end of the program, the students have a chance to showcase all of the skill and technique that they have learned and perfected. Don’t miss the […]

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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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