Okay, just one more post before I settle down for the weekend.
Next week is going to be pure insanity. Practically every single Giselle cast at ABT is a must-see. Retiring ballerina Nina Ananiashvili is dancing her last two Giselles Monday (with Marcelo Gomes) and Friday (with Jose Carreno); Tuesday Diana Vishneva dances the lead (whom many critics consider best in the role); Wednesday matinee David Hallberg and Maria Riccetto make their debuts; Wednesday night Veronika Part dances the Queen of the Wilis with Irina Dvorovenko in the lead; Thursday night La Scala superstar Roberto Bolle makes his debut as the newest company principal; Saturday matinee Herman Cornejo dances Albrecht; and Saturday night is visiting Bolshoi ballerina Natalia Osipova in the lead. (By the way, Saturday night casting has recently been changed to David Hallberg as Albrecht, dancing in place of the apparently still-injured Ethan Stiefel.)
Across the plaza at New York City Ballet, the newish ballet Lifecasting by Douglas Lee (which is your only chance to see Ashley Bouder dance this season) shows on Wednesday night, Friday night, and the Sunday matinee along with the critically acclaimed Christopher Wheeldon ballet, Mercurial Manoeuvres (one of my personal favorites of his). And their always fun Dancers’ Choice program is on Sunday night. (Visit Oberon for more deets on that).
I had also wanted to see Jennifer Muller’s The Works 35th Anniversary program at the Joyce in Chelsea but just don’t know if I’m going to be able to pull it off.
Also, the following week, on Tuesday, June 16 from 5:30-7 pm, Roberto Bolle (photo from here) will be at Rizzoli Bookstore (on 57th Street between 5-6th Avenues) signing copies of his book (of photos of him dancing at La Scala).
Happy weekend, everyone!
I'm jealous you get to see Roberto Bolle dance
Has Julie Kent had her baby yet? I think she is due this month.
Along with Katrina, I am very jealous that you will be seeing Roberto dance! Can't wait to read about his performance and in-store appearance.
Oh my gosh, I didn't know she was having another baby! (I always use that picture of her in Giselle because I love it so much). I wondered where she was!
I just realized I'm going to be reading from my novel on the 16th, so I'm not going to be able to see him at the book signing. Am going to try to find someone who is going though and get them to report back 🙂
You have an insanely busy week coming up! Good luck…I will say a prayer for you that you are able to handle it or find someone to help you out if you need it! Make sure to still enjoy it! :o)
If it helps at all- Ashley is also making a debut in “Other Dances” on Thursday eve. :-/
I think my next NYCB is Dancer's choice.
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Hi! Yes, Julie had a little girl on monday 15th! 🙂
Thank you for letting us know, Elisa! Congratulations to Julie 🙂
Hi! Yes, Julie had a little girl on monday 15th! 🙂
Thank you for letting us know, Elisa! Congratulations to Julie 🙂