Bright Lights

Live Arts Global (December 17-22) and State of Darkness (December 13-January 10) Jerry Hochman   As dark and dismal as 2020 has been, her…

Tops in 2018 New York Dance: Drama, Distinction, and ‘What a Way to Go’

Top 15 in 2018 New York Dance Jerry Hochman It’s that time of year. Again. Last year, against my better judgment, I decided to join many other…

American Ballet Theatre: Other Performances; Other Dances

[No company photographs were taken of the performance that is the subject of this review. The photographs provided are from other performances and cast…

Don Quixote, Whipped Cream, and ABT Met 2018: US Ballet Soars

[no performance photographs for the Don Quixote role debuts referenced in the review below are available] American Ballet Theatre Metropolitan Oper…

ABT’s Swan Lake: Stunning Shevchenko Debut; Seo Shines

  American Ballet Theatre Metropolitan Opera House Lincoln Center New York, New York June 20 afternoon, June 23, 2018 Swan Lake — by …

McGregor’s AFTERITE: To Make Plants Grow

American Ballet Theatre Metropolitan Opera House Lincoln Center New York, New York May 22, 2018 Firebird, AFTERITE (new McGregor) Jerry Hochm…

Tops in 2017 New York Dance: A Year of Debuts and Distinction

Top 15 in 2017 New York Dance Jerry Hochman It's that time of year. I've resisted the temptation previously, but this year I've decided to joi…

American Ballet Theatre: The Turning Point

American Ballet Theatre Metropolitan Opera House Lincoln Center New York, New York July 3 and 6, 2017; Season Wrap-up Mozartiana, Souvenir d’un …

American Ballet Theatre Promotions Announced

American Ballet Theatre Promotions Announced American Ballet Theatre announced a round of promotions following company class earlier today in advanc…