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Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
A winter tradition returns to the City Center stage with works by Jamar Roberts, Paul Taylor, Kyle Abraham and more.
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STUDIO 5 | Excerpts from GEORGE BALANCHINE’S THE NUTCRACKER®
Mon Dec 5 at 6:30pm
Free Livestream
Experience excerpts from George Balanchine's The Nutcracker®, performed by New York City Ballet Principal dancers and moderated by Alastair Macaulay.
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Dance
Hong Kong Ballet | Romeo + Juliet
Jan 13 & 14, 2023
Learn moreShakespeare’s timeless tale of star-crossed lovers is given a fresh and thought-provoking retelling in Septime Webre’s new Romeo + Juliet.
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Dance
One Night Only
Natalia Osipova | Force of Nature
Jan 21, 2023 at 8pm
Learn moreThe ballerina dubbed “a supernatural tour de force” by The Guardian returns to New York for one night only.
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Theater
Encores! 2023
Dear World
Mar 15 – 19, 2023
Learn moreDonna Murphy stars as Countess Aurelia in Jerry Herman’s madcap musical fable directed and choreographed by Josh Rhodes.
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Dance
New York City Center and Flamenco Festival present
Flamenco Festival
Mar 23 – 26, 2023
Learn moreLiving legend Sara Baras presents her evening-length work Alma
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Dance
A co-presentation of New York City Center and The National Ballet of Canada
The National Ballet of Canada
Mar 30 – Apr 1, 2023
Learn moreOne of the world’s premier ballet companies presents works by David Dawson, Kenneth MacMillan, and Crystal Pite.
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Dance
Ayodele Casel | Artists at the Center
Apr 13 – 15, 2023
Learn moreTap dance sensation Ayodele Casel curates and performs in this new series.
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Theater
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Dance
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
Nov 30 – Dec 24, 2022
Learn moreThe beloved Resident Dance Company returns for its annual season.
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Studio Event
Studio 5 at City Center
Excerpts from George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker®
Mon Dec 5 at 6:30pm
Learn more
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Dance
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
Nov 30 – Dec 24, 2022
Learn moreThe beloved Resident Dance Company returns for its annual season.
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Dance
Studio 5 at City Center
Excerpts from George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker®
Mon Dec 5 at 6:30pm
Learn more -
Dance
Hong Kong Ballet | Romeo + Juliet
Jan 13 & 14, 2023
Learn moreShakespeare’s timeless tale of star-crossed lovers is given a fresh and thought-provoking retelling in Septime Webre’s new Romeo + Juliet.
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Dance
One Night Only
Natalia Osipova | Force of Nature
Jan 21, 2023 at 8pm
Learn moreThe ballerina dubbed “a supernatural tour de force” by The Guardian returns to New York for one night only.
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Dance
New York City Center and Flamenco Festival present
Flamenco Festival
Mar 23 – 26, 2023
Learn moreLiving legend Sara Baras presents her evening-length work Alma
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Dance
A co-presentation of New York City Center and The National Ballet of Canada
The National Ballet of Canada
Mar 30 – Apr 1, 2023
Learn moreOne of the world’s premier ballet companies presents works by David Dawson, Kenneth MacMillan, and Crystal Pite.
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Dance
Ayodele Casel | Artists at the Center
Apr 13 – 15, 2023
Learn moreTap dance sensation Ayodele Casel curates and performs in this new series.
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Dance
Dance Theatre of Harlem
Apr 19 – 23, 2023
Learn moreTwo dynamic programs display Dance Theatre of Harlem’s unique and significant vision for ballet
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Dance
Ballet Hispánico
Jun 1 – 3, 2023
Learn moreThe Company presents pieces by William Forsythe, Michelle Manzanales, Pedro Ruiz, and others.
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Dance
City Center Dance Festival | Street Dance Edition
Jul 20 – 22, 2023
Learn moreA high-octane showcase of street dance styles, featuring local, national, and international performers.
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Theater
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Theater
Stage I
Manhattan Theatre Club
the best we could (a family tragedy)
Previews begin Tuesday, February 7, 2023
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Stage I
Manhattan Theatre Club presents Steppenwolf Theatre Company and Center Theatre Group’s production of
King James
Previews begin Tuesday, May 2, 2023
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Theater
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Theater
Encores! 2023
Dear World
Mar 15 – 19, 2023
Learn moreDonna Murphy stars as Countess Aurelia in Jerry Herman’s madcap musical fable directed and choreographed by Josh Rhodes.
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Theater
Encores! 2023
Lionel Bart’s Oliver!
May 3 – 14, 2023
Learn moreEncores! Artistic Director Lear deBessonet helms this classic, returning to a New York stage for the first time in nearly 40 years.
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Theater
Encores! 2023
The Light in the Piazza
NEW DATES: Jun 21 – 25, 2023
Learn moreDirector Chay Yew (Cambodian Rock Band) and Tony-winning actress Ruthie Ann Miles (The King & I) interpret the lush, romantic Adam Guettel and Craig Lucas musical.
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Studio Event
Studio 5 at City Center
Excerpts from George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker®
Mon Dec 5 at 6:30pm
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Studio Event
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Studio Event
Studio 5 at City Center
City Center Dance Festival | Street Dance Edition
Mon May 22, 2023 at 6:30pm
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Into the Woods at The St. James Theatre
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