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INTERNATIONAL GUEST ARTISTS TO CELEBRATE
JEROME ROBBINS WITH NYCB THIS SPRING
It wouldn't be a celebration without special guests and New York City Ballet is pleased to welcome some famous names from the worlds of dance and music to pay tribute to Jerome Robbins this spring as part of the 2008 Jerome Robbins Celebration. Mark your calendar now and plan to be with us for these rare and special highlights. Familiar and much-loved faces will join some new friends as part of this festive occasion. You won't want to miss one of them!
To view the artist's biography, click their name.
May 6 - 11:
Tuesday eve., May 6, American Ballet Theatre Principal Dancer Herman Cornejo in Fancy Free
Thursday eve., May 8, Artistic Director Designate Royal Danish Ballet Nikolaj Hübbe in Watermill
May 27 - June 1:
Tuesday eve., May 27, former NYCB Principal Dancer Robert La Fosse in Ives, Songs
Friday eve., May 30, former NYCB Principal Dancer Robert La Fosse in Ives, Songs
Sunday mat., June 1, former NYCB Principal Dancer Robert La Fosse in Ives, Songs
June 3 - 8:
Wednesday eve., June 4 American Ballet Theatre Principal Dancer Julie Kent in Other Dances
Friday eve., June 6, Royal Ballet Principal Dancers Alina Cojocaru & Johan Kobborg in Other Dances
June 10 - 15:
Tuesday eve., June 10, former NYCB Principal Dancer Robert La Fosse in Circus Polka
Wednesday eve., June 11, former NYCB Principal Dancer Robert La Fosse in Circus Polka
Saturday. mat., June 14 Paris Opera Ballet Etoile Nicolas Le Riche in A Suite of Dances
Sunday mat., June 15, former NYCB Principal Dancer Robert La Fosse in Circus Polka
June 16 - 29:
Tuesday. eve., June 17, Paris Opera Ballet Etoile Nicolas Le Riche in A Suite of Dances
Saturday mat. June 21, American Ballet Theatre Principal Dancer Julie Kent in Other Dances
Singers:
May 6, May 11, the singers will be Philip Horst and Jeremy Kelly in Dybbuk
May 6, May 11, the singers will be Rob Lorey, Whitney Webster, Julie Price, Leslie Becker (Stephanie Bast on May 6 and May 11 mat.,) and Lara Marie Hirner in West Side Story Suite
May 9, May 14, May 17, the singers will be Jason Hardy, Elizabeth DeShong, Sari Gruber and Bryan Griffin in Les Noces.
SPECIALLY-PRICED FOURTH RING C-O TICKETS 2008
Photo © Paul Kolnik
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Thanks to CIT, Fourth Ring tickets in rows C-O have become one of New York City's best attractions. Experience one of the City's top performing arts companies from the very top. You can make a season your very own with three- or four-performance subscriptions for as little as $60 or $80 or just pop in as often as you like for $20 a show. Explore the worlds of Balanchine, Tschaikovsky, Robbins, Bernstein and so many other artists as the world's best dancers put on a display you will never forget. Fill your spring with the dazzling sights and sounds of New York City Ballet. Click HERE to purchase spring season Fourth Ring C-O tickets. New York City Ballet expresses its appreciation to the sponsor of these popularly-priced tickets.
NEW DETAILS ON HANDICAPPED ACCESS
The north-south drive between 65th St. and 62nd St. has ceased to be available to vehicular traffic and, consequently, is unavailable for patron drop-offs under the Terrace of the New York State Theater. The best option for patrons requiring the use of wheelchairs or with limited mobility is to be dropped off on W. 62nd St. at the west end of the Theater prior to Damrosch Park. Patrons exiting vehicles at this location should then proceed north (toward Lincoln Center Plaza) along the side of the Theater and turn right at the west end of the Terrace to reach the main Lobby entrance. The traditional Wheelchair Entrance will be accessible one half-hour before the start of performances and can be reached by going west on 62nd St. to just beyond the loading dock of the New York State Theater and taking a right into the first driveway. At the bottom of the incline, and just inside the facility, is a place to stop the car, disembark passengers needing a wheelchair or other walking assistance, who can then be admitted through the Wheelchair Entrance. A red telephone just to the right of the doorway will permit you to gain access to the building. Security guards will assist drivers to make a u-turn out of this area so they may proceed to park in one of the Lincoln Center or other area garages.
ADDITIONAL THEATER ACCESS/PERFORMANCES ONLY
For NYCB patrons holding tickets for individual performances and who may find it preferable to access the Theater from the west (Damrosch Park) side bronze doors during the construction period, New York City Ballet is providing ticket takers and bag checkers at one-half hour before the start of performances so that audience members may enter through this additional entrance and take their seats. Please Note: there will be no access through these doors for members of the general public or anyone wishing to access the Box Office. They are strictly for pre-performance use prior to the start of a New York City Ballet show.
IN NEED OF REFRESHMENT?: EXPRESS INTERMISSION SERVICE
Make your next visit to New York City Ballet even more enjoyable by pre-ordering your intermission refreshments in advance.
Click HERE to print out the pre-order form. Fill it out, bring it with you to the Theater, and submit it to any attendant at the Promenade Bar prior to the start of performance. Payment will be accepted at that time. When the curtain comes down for intermission, proceed to the center station of the Promenade Bar marked "Pre-orders for Intermission" to pick up your menu items. Salute!
TICKET DONATIONS
Announcing a new online service. Should there be an occasion when you are unable to use tickets you are holding for a performance, you may wish to donate these tickets back to the Company and receive a tax receipt for your gift. Click HERE for directions and an online order form to make a ticket donation. It is easy and makes an important contribution to New York City Ballet. Thank you.
PUBLICATION: Somewhere: The Life of Jerome Robbins
Fans of New York City Ballet and/or dance in general might be interested in the new biography of Jerome Robbins by Amanda Vaill. This volume, 675 pages long with black and white photos, was published in late 2006 by Broadway Books. Widely acclaimed by the critical press, the biography draws on thousands of documents from the choreographer’s private and professional papers as well as hundreds of personal interviews. The work takes the reader through the worlds of Broadway, Hollywood and ballet during a golden 50-year period of creativity. One reviewer described the work as “an epic biography—remarkable in scope and meticulous detail.”
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NEW PUBLICATION: DANCER TURNS PHOTOGRAPHER/AUTHOR
October 2007 was the release date for a new book by first-time author Kyle Froman, an 11-year member of the New York City Ballet corps de ballet. Entitled IN THE WINGS: Behind the Scenes at the New York City Ballet, this 118-page, hardcover book features a foreward by Peter Martins, Ballet Master in Chief of New York City Ballet, and many color and black & white photographs with text by Mr. Froman. The work of two years, the volume takes the reader through class, rehearsals, training, preparation, injuries, and, ultimately, the triumph of performance in a way that only a dance-insider could. It is a very privileged look at the inner daily life of NYCB. Published by Wiley, IN THE WINGS can be purchased at the NYCB Gift Shop.
LINCOLN CENTER DINING EXPERIENCE
New York City Ballet ticket-holders wishing to have a pre-performance dining experience at the Metropolitan Opera's Grand Tier Restaurant or Outdoor Terrace and Revlon Bar may now do so. The Metropolitan Opera is just steps away from the New York State Theater and provides excellent views of Lincoln Center Plaza when it is at its most exciting--bustling with patrons on their way to wonderful performances of every type and variety. The Grand Tier Restaurant features creative contemporary American cuisine. The Outdoor Terrace and Revlon Bar offer sushi, paninis and a full beverage service that is perfect for light, casual dining. Click HERE for more information on the Grand Tier Restaurant or call 212-799-3400 to make reservations. Click HERE for more information on the Outdoor Terrace and Revlon Bar. No reservations are necessary for the Outdoor Terrace and Revlon Bar. Important Note: Dining at these restaurants opens two hours before the curtain time of that day's performance at the Metropolitan Opera. Curtain times and performance days are different at all of Lincoln Center's constituents. It is important to coordinate the curtain time at your NYCB performance with when you may or may not be able to secure a reservation at these restaurants. For example, the Metropolitan Opera is traditionally closed on Sundays.
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WiFi HAS ARRIVED
Wireless Internet Access has arrived at Lincoln Center and is available to the thousands of individuals who visit Lincoln Center's 6.3 acres annually. This free wireless internet access at all of the Center's outdoor public spaces is made possible through an agreement with Nokia in cooperation with Nokia Siemens Networks. Now all wireless devices compatible with the 802.11b/g standard including WiFi enabled laptops, cell phones, and PDAs will be welcome. To use Lincoln Center's wireless network, you will need a laptop or handheld device with an 802.11b/g compatible wireless card or built in 802.11b/g wireless capability. To connect (1.) Search for available networks. (2.) Select Lincoln Center's wireless network. (3.) Launch your internet browser and you will automatically be connected to Lincoln Center's internet browser portal. NOTE: Lincoln Center understands that each comopputer and network card operates differently. For technical support, contact your PC or network card vendor. For WiFi Network Terms and Conditions of Use and Privacy Policy, click HERE.