FOUNDING CHOREOGRAPHERS Lineup Announced

The lineup for FOUNDING CHOREOGRAPHERS at Lincoln Center has been announced. It is as follows:

12:00-1:15 PM – FILM SCREENING: Jerome Robbins’ NY EXPORT: OPUS JAZZ
A special in theater screening of the 2010 film adaptation of Robbins' “ballet in sneakers” originally choreographed in 1958. Filmmakers Ellen Bar and Sean Suozzi, former and current NYCB soloists respectively, will introduce their film. Following the screening will be a 15-minute documentary recounting the history and enduring significance of NY Export: Opus Jazz.
FREE Event, Ticket required*

1:40 PM – FIRST POSITION DISCUSSION: ALL ROBBINS PROGRAM INSIGHTS
Join NYCB docents on the theater’s Fourth Ring for an informal discussion on the matinee program including background and insights on the ballets and music.
FREE with Matinee Performance ticket

2:00-3:55 PM – MATINEE PERFORMANCE: ALL ROBBINS PROGRAM
In the Night
The Cage
Andantino
In G Major
Ticket required: $29-$149

6:00-7:00 PM –BALANCHINE & ROBBINS: AN INSIDE LOOK WITH Peter Martins AND KYRA NICHOLS
Featuring excerpts performed by NYCB dancers, NYCB Ballet Master in Chief Peter Martins and former Principal Dancer Kyra Nichols will lead this onstage presentation highlighting the distinct aesthetics of these two master choreographers.
FREE Event, Ticket required*

7:40 PM - FIRST POSITION DISCUSSION: ALL BALANCHINE PROGRAM INSIGHTS
Join NYCB docents on the theater’s Fourth Ring for an informal discussion on the evening program including background and insights on the ballets and music.
FREE with Evening Performance ticket

8:00 PM – EVENING PERFORMANCE: ALL BALANCHINE PROGRAM
Concerto Barocco
Tschaikovsky Pas de Deux
Kammermusik No. 2
Firebird
Ticket required: $29-$149

Film screening, First Position Discussions, Onstage Presentation and Performances take place in the David H. Koch Theater (Entrance at West 63rd Street and Columbus Avenue). Tickets are available at the David H. Koch Theater box office, online at nycballet.com/founders, or by calling 212-496-0600.

* Please note that tickets for Free Events are subject to a $2 charge/fee when ordered by phone or online. There is no charge when ordering a Free Event ticket in person at the David H. Koch Theater. Standard fees apply when ordering performance tickets.

Please visit nycballet.com/founders for additional program information.

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