American Ballet Theatre kicked off its Spring Season at the Metropolitan Opera House with a gala that drew out nothing less than A-listers like supermodel Karlie Kloss and Selena Gomez. As per their annual gala, the dancers previewed a few pieces from the spring repertoire after Sigourney Weaver gave an eloquent introduction speech. A dinner followed the performance where much fun was had. Did we mention the sponsor was Lanvin? Everyone was naturally dressed to the nines.
Their spring season includes works like Don Quixote, Manon, Cinderella, Giselle, and Swan Lake. Read up on the Corps de Ballets in the recent New York Times interview and get to know the core that makes up the formations seen on stage.
The most raved about piece, though, has to be GaîtéParisienne. According to Broadway World, “GaîtéParisienne is set to music by Jacques Offenbach and features costumes by Christian Lacroix, scenery by Zack Brown and lighting by Steven Shelley…GaîtéParisienne is generously supported through an endowed gift from The Toni and Martin Sosnoff New Works Fund.”It has been touted “uplifting” and how can it not be with the colorful costumes and upbeat, puppet like attitude.
American Ballet Theatre’s works are a mix of classic and contemporary, seen by thousands around the world. They are constantly touring and only at The Met for 8 weeks, so now is your chance to catch a little bit of the magic! Buy your tickets then cruise to Manhattan on Seastreak as swiftly as a ballerina’s jeté.
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