The internationally-acclaimed Miami City Ballet, under the artistic direction of former New York City Ballet superstar Edward Villella, makes its Manhattan debut at New York City Center with two dynamic programs. The first features Balanchine and Tharp classics – the second Balanchine masterworks.
Music in the Air has been lovingly restored by the Rodgers & Hammerstein Organization, and not been seen in its original form since its premiere Broadway engagement in 1932.
New York's annual flamenco celebration, now in its 9th year, features mesmerizing performances with renowned dancers and musicians direct from Andalusia, Spain
The 2009 season features 19 magnificent dances by Paul Taylor, including two New York Premieres: an untitled new dance, and Changes, which revisits the turbulent 1960s through songs sung by The Mamas and The Papas. Another highlight is the return to City Center after 40 years of the landmark Scudorama – “a dance of death leavened by light touches.”
Finian’s Rainbow is the story of Irishman Finian McLonergan, and his daughter Sharon who arrive in the small Southern town of Rainbow Valley in the mythical state of Missitucky, with plans to bury a stolen pot of gold in the shadows of Fort Knox, in the mistaken belief it will grow and multiply.
Directly from South Korea, Jang Sa-ik will make his ONLY New York appearance at City Center on Saturday, April 18, 2009.
Annually sold-out YAGP Galas have been thrilling NYC audiences for many years, and have become synonymous with the discovery of new dancers, choreographers, and companies. Don't miss this unique chance to see the best young dancers from around the globe and the world's top professional dance artists in one spectacular Gala evening!
This extraordinary Gala evening will celebrate the life of Peter Pestov, one of the most influential people in 20th Century ballet.
Widely regarded as the “French Frank Sinatra”, Charles Aznavour is without a doubt the most famous French singer that has ever lived.
Join Broadway and Encores! favorite Kristin Chenoweth for a dazzling one-night-only musical celebration!
Eifman Ballet has revolutionized the concept of classical dance in Russia by taking the art of ballet to its highest – and most modern – level of expressiveness. Widely considered Russia's greatest living choreographer, Boris Eifman brings a new ballet to New York City Center based on Pushkin’s classic romance, “Eugene Onegin,” to music by Tchaikovsky and Sitkovetsky.
Fresh from Argentina, Tanguera is the first tango musical ever. A provocative, sensual and visually entrancing production, Tanguera tells a story of unrequited love in turn-of-the-20th-century Buenos Aires through a unique combination of song, music, and dance.
Set in a small mining town in Democratic Republic of Congo, this powerful play follows Mama Nadi, a shrewd businesswoman in a land torn apart by civil war. But is she protecting or profiting by the women she shelters? How far will she go to survive? Can a price be placed on a human life?
Humor Abuse is the unique story of Pisoni’s upbringing as the youngest member of the Pickle Family Circus, the Bay Area’s tiny big top that entertained thousands of people worldwide and launched the careers of several legendary performers.
If you're interested in On The Town, then don't miss the next show in our popular Encores! series Music in the Air February 5-8