Last night marked the start of Miami City Ballet‘s New York City Center season, which is very exciting because, not only is this that company’s Manhattan debut, but it marks the return of the company’s director, the famous Edward Villella, to the stage on which he began his career as a ballet dancer, in 1957, with Balanchine’s company — New York City Ballet. NYCB’s current home, the State Theater (now known, after recent renovations, as the David H. Koch Theater) wasn’t yet built then so City Center was the company’s main stage. I’ll be going to a couple of their performances later in the week and can’t wait. I especially can’t wait for Tharp’s In the Upper Room, one of my favorites. So psyched they’re doing it!
Last night was also San Francisco Ballet’s opening night gala. The co-founder of Twitter was there and he mobile tweeted that the event was like an unofficial Twitter headquarters. Most cool! Hopefully, we’ll be getting a full report of the evening from Jolene.
Tonya, I'll be at MCB on Sat and Sun matinee. I'll look for you.
Yes, I'll be there too, Barbara — I'll look for you too!
Hi Tonya, thanks for the shoutout! Last night was HEAVENLY; I got back at 4 am. 😉 Totally fun to see dancers in a totally different setting and getting down on the dance floor at the after party, esp resident choreographer Yuri Possohkov! He was hilarious. I'll review it soon when I catch up on my sleep and can think straight. 😉 Last night was plagued with a lot of last minute cast changes though, I think there are a lot of injuries right now.
I absolutely LOVED Miami City Ballet, esp their In the Upper Room. Watch out for Alex Wong if he's performing in it, he is amazing to watch.
Hi Tonya, thanks for the shoutout! Last night was HEAVENLY; I got back at 4 am. 😉 Totally fun to see dancers in a totally different setting and getting down on the dance floor at the after party, esp resident choreographer Yuri Possohkov! He was hilarious. I'll review it soon when I catch up on my sleep and can think straight. 😉 Last night was plagued with a lot of last minute cast changes though, I think there are a lot of injuries right now.
I absolutely LOVED Miami City Ballet, esp their In the Upper Room. Watch out for Alex Wong if he's performing in it, he is amazing to watch.