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[Broadway, 1986]
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Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 1981 - Outstanding Lighting Design

Thomas Skelton, Lena Horne: The Lady and Her Music

Drama Desk Awards - 1976 - Outstanding Lighting Design

Thomas Skelton, Legend

Tony Awards - 1975 - Best Lighting Design

Thomas Skelton , All God's Chillun

Tony Awards - 1970 - Best Lighting Design

Thomas Skelton, Indians

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News


Casts Revealed for Final Three Weeks of ABT 2024 Summer Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 17, 2024

The casts have been unveiled for the final three weeks of American Ballet Theatre’s 2024 Summer season at the Metropolitan Opera House was announced today by Artistic Director Susan Jaffe.  
Tickets for American Ballet Theatre's 2024 Summer Season to Go on Sale This Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 8, 2024

Tickets for ABT’s 2024 Summer season go on sale Monday, April 22 at 12:00 P.M. at the Metropolitan Opera House box office.
American Ballet Theatre Unveils 2024 Summer Season at The Met
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 15, 2023

American Ballet Theatre has unveiled their 2024 Summer season at the Metropolitan Opera House, June 18 – July 20.
Casting Announced For Final Three Weeks Of American Ballet Theatre's 2023 Summer Season At Metropolitan Opera House
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 27, 2023

Casting for the final three weeks of American Ballet Theatre's 2023 Summer season at the Metropolitan Opera House was announced today by Artistic Director Susan Jaffe. 
LIKE WATER FOR CHOCOLATE Comes to the Met This Summer
by Stephi Wild - Apr 18, 2023

American Ballet Theatre returns to the Metropolitan Opera House with four stories of love for its 2023 Summer season, June 22–July 22. The season will feature the New York Premiere of two-time Tony Award-winner Christopher Wheeldon's Like Water for Chocolate, as well as full-length classics Giselle, Swan Lake, and Romeo and Juliet.  General public on sale for ABT's 2023 Summer season begins on Monday, April 24 at 12:00 P.M. at the Metropolitan Opera House box office. 
Review: AMERICAN BALLET THEATRE'S 'ROMEO AND JULIET' at Kennedy Center
by Roger Catlin - Feb 17, 2023

The star-crossed story of Romeo and Juliet has certainly kept is relevance in the 426 years since William Shakespeare premiered his enduring play. Endlessly reinterpreted on stage, screen and song ever since, its leading interpretation through dance came in the mid-20th century ballet from Russian composer Sergei Prokofiev, whose other famed works included the ballet for 'Cinderella' and 'Peter and the Wolf.'
Christopher Wheeldon's LIKE WATER FOR CHOCOLATE to Highlight American Ballet Theatre's 2023 Summer Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 16, 2022

American Ballet Theatre’s 2023 Summer season at the Metropolitan Opera House, June 22 – July 22, will feature the New York Premiere of Tony Award winner Christopher Wheeldon’s Like Water for Chocolate.
Casts Announced for Final Three Weeks of American Ballet Theatre's 2022 Summer Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 19, 2022

Casting for the final three weeks of American Ballet Theatre’s 2022 Summer season at the Metropolitan Opera House has been announced. 
VIDEO: American Ballet Theatre Teases Summer Season at Metropolitan Opera House
by Alan Henry - Apr 26, 2022

American Ballet Theatre returns to the Metropolitan Opera House for the first time in three years for its Summer season, June 13–July 16, 2022.
American Ballet Theatre Announces Summer Season at Metropolitan Opera House
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 20, 2022

American Ballet Theatre returns to the Metropolitan Opera House for the first time in three years for its Summer season, June 13–July 16, 2022.
American Ballet Theatre Announces 2022 Summer Season at The Metropolitan Opera House
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 19, 2022

American Ballet Theatre will return to the Metropolitan Opera House for the first time in three years for its Summer season, June 13–July 16, 2022. See the full schedule, dancers and how to get tickets!
Paul Taylor Dance Company Runs for Special Engagement at the Joyce Theater
by Marissa Tomeo - Apr 14, 2022

 Paul Taylor Dance Company (PTDC) will come to the Joyce Theater June 14-19, 2022, offering audiences a unique series of programs that showcase early works choreographed by Paul Taylor including Tracer, Fibers and Aureole, along with a World Premiere by Michelle Manzanales and the New York Premiere of A Call for Softer Landings by Peter Chu, both of which were commissioned by PTDC. Tickets start at $10 and are available at joyce.org.
Vintage Marquee: Al Pacino in RICHARD III At The Cort Theatre
by Walter McBride - Jan 7, 2020

Today we're flashing back to a vintage marquee for Al Pacino's 1979 turn in William Shakespeare's Richard III.
ABT Announces 2020 Spring Season At The Met
by Julie Musbach - Oct 24, 2019

American Ballet Theatre will celebrate its 80th Anniversary during the 2020 Spring season at the Metropolitan Opera House with the New York Premiere of Alexei Ratmansky's Of Love and Rage, an opening week devoted to both new and historic works from the Company's repertory, and the 40th Anniversary performances of Natalia Makarova's production of La Bayadère. The Spring season was announced today by Artistic Director Kevin McKenzie.
Photo Flashback: Al Pacino Stars as RICHARD III in 1979
by Walter McBride - Oct 14, 2018

Today, we're bringing you a flashback photo of the marquee at the Cort Theatre from 1979, when Al Pacino starred in Richard III!
Paul Taylor, Legendary Choreographer, Has Died At 88
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 31, 2018

The Paul Taylor Dance Foundation announced the death yesterday of legendary choreographer Paul Taylor in Manhattan on August 29.
American Ballet Theatre Announces Casting For Weeks Five and Six of 2018 Spring Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 1, 2018

Casting for the fifth and sixth weeks of American Ballet Theatre's 2018 Spring Season at the Metropolitan Opera House was announced today by Artistic Director Kevin McKenzie.
American Ballet Theatre Announces 2018 Spring Season at the Metropolitan Opera House
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 24, 2018

American Ballet Theatre's 2018 Spring Season at the Metropolitan Opera House, May 14 - July 7, will feature the World Premieres of AFTERITE by Wayne McGregor and Harlequinade by ABT Artist in Residence Alexei Ratmansky. Tickets for ABT's 2018 Spring Season at the Metropolitan Opera House go on sale at the box office on Sunday, March 25 at 12 Noon.
Casting Announced for American Ballet Theater's Final Two Weeks
by Marianka Swain - Jun 7, 2016

Casting for the seventh and eighth weeks of American Ballet Theatre's 2016 Spring Season at the Metropolitan Opera House was announced today by Artistic Director Kevin McKenzie.
Tickets Go on Sale This Sunday for American Ballet Theatre's 2016 Spring Season
by BWW News Desk - Mar 16, 2016

American Ballet Theatre's 2016 Spring season will be highlighted by a World Premiere work by Alexei Ratmansky, the American Premiere of Ratmansky's The Golden Cockerel and a revival of Frederick Ashton's La Fille mal gardee. Tickets for ABT's Spring Season at the Metropolitan Opera House go on sale at the box office on Sunday, March 20 at 12 Noon.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has Thomas Skelton been nominated for?

Outstanding Lighting Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Lena Horne: The Lady and Her Music, Outstanding Lighting Design (Drama Desk Awards) for Legend, Best Lighting Design (Tony Awards) for All God's Chillun and Best Lighting Design (Tony Awards) for Indians.

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