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George Balanchine

Date of Death: April 30, 1983 (79)

Birth Place: RUSSIA

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On Your Toes
 
[Broadway, 1983]
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On Your Toes
 
[Broadway, 1954]
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Courtin' Time
 
[Broadway, 1951]
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Where's Charley?
 
[Broadway, 1951]
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Where's Charley?
 
[Broadway, 1948]
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The Chocolate Soldier
 
[Broadway, 1947]
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Mr. Strauss Goes to Boston
 
[Broadway, 1945]
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The Merry Widow
 
[Broadway, 1944]
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Song of Norway
 
[Broadway, 1944]
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Dream With Music
 
[Broadway, 1944]
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What's Up
 
[Broadway, 1943]
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The Merry Widow
 
[Broadway, 1943]
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Rosalinda
 
[Broadway, 1942]
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The Lady Comes Across
 
[Broadway, 1942]
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Cabin in the Sky
 
[Broadway, 1940]
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Louisiana Purchase
 
[Broadway, 1940]
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Keep Off the Grass
 
[Broadway, 1940]
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The Boys from Syracuse
 
[Broadway, 1938]
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I Married an Angel
 
[Broadway, 1938]
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Babes in Arms
 
[Broadway, 1937]
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On Your Toes
 
[Broadway, 1936]
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Alma Mater
 
[Broadway, 1935]
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Serenade
 
[Broadway, 1935]
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Reminiscence
 
[Broadway, 1935]
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Dreams
 
[Broadway, 1935]
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Transcendence
 
[Broadway, 1935]
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Oakland Ballet DANCING MOONS FESTIVAL Returns This Spring Photo
Oakland Ballet DANCING MOONS FESTIVAL Returns This Spring
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 18, 2025

Oakland Ballet Company has announced the program for its fourth Dancing Moons Festival, an annual celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander artists.
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre Reveals Five Productions For Its 2025"2026 Season Photo
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre Reveals Five Productions For Its 2025"2026 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 13, 2025

Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre has revealed the company's exciting 2025-2026 season, titled “The Dream Season.” Learn more about the lineup featuring Pittsburgh premieres and more!
Miami City Ballet 40th Anniversary Season Announced Photo
Miami City Ballet 40th Anniversary Season Announced
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 12, 2025

Miami City Ballet sets the stage for an electrifying celebration as it unveils its spectacular 40th Anniversary Season. This milestone season is a high-voltage tribute to four decades of boundary-pushing artistry, Miami style, and show-stopping performances that will leave audiences breathless.
Miriam Miller Promoted To Principal Dancer At New York City Ballet Photo
Miriam Miller Promoted To Principal Dancer At New York City Ballet
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 31, 2025

New York City Ballet has announced that Miriam Miller has been promoted to Principal Dancer. The promotion was made on Thursday, January 30 by NYCB Artistic Director Jonathan Stafford and Associate Artistic Director Wendy Whelan, following a performance of George Balanchine's Variations Pour une Porte et un Soupir, in which Miller performed the leading female role.
Review: TONY YAZBECK CELEBRATES TONY BENNETT a Thing Of Joy at 54 Below Photo
Review: TONY YAZBECK CELEBRATES TONY BENNETT a Thing Of Joy at 54 Below
by Stephen Mosher - Jan 31, 2025

Tony Yazbeck is no stranger to making art on the cabaret stage, and adding Tony Bennett just makes it better.
Boston Ballet To Acquire Brookline Ballet School In 2025 Photo
Boston Ballet To Acquire Brookline Ballet School In 2025
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 23, 2025

Boston Ballet School (BBS) will acquire local dance studio Brookline Ballet School, adding to its reach throughout the Eastern Massachusetts region. The purchase process is set to conclude in early 2025, with a goal of opening programming at the new location in July.
CINDERELLA'S WEDDING and More Come to Diablo Ballet Photo
CINDERELLA'S WEDDING and More Come to Diablo Ballet
by Stephi Wild - Jan 23, 2025

Diablo Ballet will ring in the New Year with Cinderella's Wedding performing February 7 – 8, 2025 at the Lesher Center for the Arts in Walnut Creek.  Learn more here!
Joffrey Concert Group To Present IN MY ART In February Photo
Joffrey Concert Group To Present IN MY ART In February
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 18, 2025

The Joffrey Concert Group will appear February 14 & 15  (3 performances) at the Ailey Citigroup Theater in a program of new works by Company Artistic Director Bradley Shelver, and Ms. Tsai Hsi Hung and Mr. Thang Dao.
NYPL to Present 2024 Dance Symposium Focusing on Mikhail Baryshnikov Photo
NYPL to Present 2024 Dance Symposium Focusing on Mikhail Baryshnikov
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 9, 2025

The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts at Lincoln Center will present the 2025 Dance Symposium, a day-long exploration of Mikhail Baryshnikov and his legacy. Learn more and see how to attend.
The Orchestra 2025 Winter/Spring Season Includes Performances At Carnegie Hall and Mo Photo
The Orchestra 2025 Winter/Spring Season Includes Performances At Carnegie Hall and More
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 8, 2025

The Orchestra Now (TŌN) begins its winter/spring, 10th anniversary season led by music director Leon Botstein on February 8, and continues through May 18.
Diablo Ballet Will Perform CINDERELLA'S WEDDING Photo
Diablo Ballet Will Perform CINDERELLA'S WEDDING
by Stephi Wild - Jan 6, 2025

Diablo Ballet will ring in the New Year with Cinderella’s Wedding performing next month at the Lesher Center for the Arts in Walnut Creek. Learn more about the show here!
KIMBERLY AKIMBO, THE WIZ And More Come To The Smith Center In 2025 Photo
KIMBERLY AKIMBO, THE WIZ And More Come To The Smith Center In 2025
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 3, 2025

From fresh Broadway musicals and legendary headliners to insightful speakers and jazz masters, The Smith Center's 2025 calendar offers diverse options for everyone. Get full details for the season below!
Royal Ballet Principal Dancer Marianela Nuñez Awarded an OBE Photo
Royal Ballet Principal Dancer Marianela Nuñez Awarded an OBE
by Stephi Wild - Dec 31, 2024

The Royal Ballet and Opera has announced that Marianela Nuñez has been awarded Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for services to dance in His Majesty The King’s New Year’s Honours.  
Video: Watch The Toy Soldier in THE NUTCRACKER at New York City Ballet Photo
Video: Watch The Toy Soldier in THE NUTCRACKER at New York City Ballet
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 27, 2024

Check out video of featured dancer KJ Takahashi as he performs 'The Toy Soldier' in the New York City Ballet 2024 production of George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker at the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts. 
NSAL Florida Unveils New Season of Scholarships and Competitions Photo
NSAL Florida Unveils New Season of Scholarships and Competitions
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 16, 2024

The National Society of Arts and Letters has revealed its exciting new season of scholarships and competitions, empowering young artists across the state. Learn how to apply now!
Miami City Ballet Performs WINTER MIX Next Year Photo
Miami City Ballet Performs WINTER MIX Next Year
by Stephi Wild - Dec 16, 2024

 Miami City Ballet will open 2025 with Winter Mix, a program celebrating the artistry of women in dance and music throughout South Florida. Learn more about the program here!
Sky Arts Will Broadcast TITANIC THE MUSICAL, THE NUTCRACKER, and More This Holiday Se Photo
Sky Arts Will Broadcast TITANIC THE MUSICAL, THE NUTCRACKER, and More This Holiday Season
by Stephi Wild - Dec 16, 2024

Sky Arts Freeview has announced its upcoming lineup of broadcasts for the holiday season, including several musicals any theatre lover can enjoy. The lineup includes The Nutcracker, La Traviata, Edward Scissorhands, Titanic the Musical, and more.
The Royal Ballet Promotes Melissa Hamilton To Principal Dancer Photo
The Royal Ballet Promotes Melissa Hamilton To Principal Dancer
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 13, 2024

Director of The Royal Ballet, Kevin O’Hare has announced that Melissa Hamilton has been promoted to Principal Dancer, the highest rank in the Company, taking effect from 1 January 2025. 
Works & Process to Present Underground Uptown Dance Festival in January Photo
Works & Process to Present Underground Uptown Dance Festival in January
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 10, 2024

The fortieth season of Works & Process at the Guggenheim will open with the Underground Uptown Dance Festival, a festival of commissioned dances. See full programming and learn how to attend.
Gillian Murphy To Give Farewell Performance With American Ballet Theatre In July Photo
Gillian Murphy To Give Farewell Performance With American Ballet Theatre In July
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 10, 2024

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.  
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