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Ethan Stiefel is an American dancer, choreographer, and director. He was a principal dancer with American Ballet Theatre from 1997 until July 2012. He was the artistic director of the Royal New Zealand Ballet from 2011 to 2014. His wife is Gillian Murphy, also a principal dancer with ABT.

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Gillian Murphy To Give Farewell Performance With American Ballet Theatre In July

Gillian Murphy, a Principal Dancer with American Ballet Theatre since 2002 and the Company's longest-standing current dancer, will take her final bow in the iconic role of Odette/Odile in Swan Lake on Friday, July 18, 2025, at the Metropolitan Opera House.  
University of North Carolina School of the Arts And American Ballet Theatre Expand Educational Partnership

The University of North Carolina School of the Arts and American Ballet Theatre have announced an expanded educational partnership, enhancing training opportunities for students in dance and performance.
Guest Review: ARB’s WONDERMENT Celebrates the Magic of the Mind with Whimsy and Drama

Anyone who has spent a childhood afternoon daydreaming in their bedroom is sure to be captured by the whimsical charm of WONDERMENT, the program that opened the American Repertory Ballet (ARB) 2024-2025 season.
American Repertory Ballet Will Open Season With WONDERMENT

American Repertory Ballet's 2024-2025 season will open with WONDERMENT, a program sure to delight both audiences new to ballet and aficionados alike.
American Repertory Ballet Announces Its 2024-2025 Season

American Repertory Ballet reveals its 2024-2025 season, featuring a diverse lineup of performances and new works.
2nd Princeton Festival Week Begins with COSÌ FAN TUTTE and an Evening of Music and Dance

The second week of this year's Princeton Festival kicks off with performances of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's comic masterpiece Così fan tutte on Friday, June 14 at 7pm and Sunday, June 16 at 4pm, with a final 7pm performance on Tuesday, June 18.
SAB Hosts First Alumni of Distinction Awards at its Alumni Cocktail Reception in June

The School Of American Ballet will invite alumni to join them, toasting SAB's milestone 90th Anniversary and presenting the first-ever Alumni of Distinction Awards at SAB's Alumni cocktail reception on Friday, June 7, 2024 at 7pm.
American Repertory Ballet | Princeton Ballet School Celebrate 70th Anniversary at Platinum Jubilee Gala

American Repertory Ballet and Princeton Ballet School celebrated the organization’s 70th anniversary with a sold-out Platinum Jubilee Gala on Saturday, April 20, 2024.
American Repertory Ballet to Present Ethan Stiefel's A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM

Ethan Stiefel's A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM will return to the American Repertory Ballet. Learn when and where you can watch the production!
American Repertory Ballet Presents Ethan Stiefel's A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM

Experience the magic of ballet with Ethan Stiefel's A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM, presented by American Repertory Ballet.
Review: AMERICAN REPERTORY BALLET's ELEVATE Sparkles at Kaye Playhouse

What did our critic think of ELEVATE at Kaye Playhouse? For the better part of a century, American Repertory Ballet (ARB) has been the preeminent ballet company of New Jersey. And on March 30th, the company was able to both celebrate this milestone, but also showcase their growing talents as an organization.
Interview: Ethan Stiefel And Gillian Murphy are Taking American Repertory Ballet to New Heights

Ethan Stiefel and Gillian Murphy are two of the world’s greatest dancers of all time. A bold statement, yes—but one undeniably supported by their decades spent delighting audiences all over the world. Stiefel, singular for his excellence of classical technique and precision; Murphy, for her poetic resonance and bravura, the duo have each made names for themselves that will be long remembered in the history books.
Spotlight: ELAVATE at American Repertory Ballet

American Repertory Ballet Celebrates 70th Anniversary!
American Repertory Ballet Returns To McCarter Theatre Center With OF SWANS AND VARIANTS

Experience OF SWANS AND VARIANTS by the American Repertory Ballet at McCarter Theatre Center on April 4.
American Repertory Ballet  Returns to Kaye Playhouse at Hunter College With ELEVATE

American Repertory Ballet has announced its return to Kaye Playhouse at Hunter College in New York City for its 70th anniversary season with “Elevate,” a diverse program of cutting-edge ballet and contemporary works, Saturday, March 30, at 7:30 p.m.
American Repertory Ballet Presents CLASSIC BEAUTY: An All-Tchaikovsky Program At The New Brunswick Performing

American Repertory Ballet presents Classic Beauty: An All-Tchaikovsky Program featuring excerpts from Swan Lake and The Sleeping Beauty at the New Brunswick Performing Arts Center, March 8-10, 2024. Experience timeless ballet masterpieces with renowned music and expressive characterizations.
THE NUTCRACKER Comes to State Theatre New Jersey This Month

State Theatre New Jersey presents The Nutcracker with American Repertory Ballet for five performances on Friday, December 15 at 7:30pm; Saturday, December 16 at 2pm and 7pm; and Sunday, December 17 at 1pm and 5pm.
American Repertory Ballet Celebrates 60th Anniversary Of THE NUTCRACKER With Performances Across New Jersey

American Repertory Ballet (ARB) has announced the return of its beloved production of The Nutcracker, celebrating an impressive 60-year milestone of captivating audiences and spreading holiday joy throughout New Jersey. As one of the longest-running productions in the United States, ARB's The Nutcracker has become a cherished tradition. 
American Repertory Ballet Opens 2023/24 Season With ELEVATE

American Repertory Ballet opens its 2023/24 season with “Elevate”  at the state-of-the-art New Brunswick Performing Arts Center. Learn more about the performance and how to get tickets here!
American Repertory Ballet Reveals Dancer Promotions and New Hires for the 2023/24 Season

 American Repertory Ballet has announced the latest appointments and promotions within its Company for its upcoming 2023/24 season. These advancements mark a significant milestone in the dancers’ careers, underscoring their talent and commitment as professional ballet dancers.

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