American Ballet Theatre in Mixed Repertory Program at Kennedy Center
The Kennedy Center - Opera House (2700 F Street, NW Washington, DC 20566)
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- $65.00
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- $32.50*
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The last date listed for American Ballet Theatre: Mixed Repertory was Thursday February 19, 2009 / 7:30pm.
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Jackie on What to Wear
Since it's the Kennedy Center, I would recommend dressing up a little.
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Goldstar Member Reviews
Jackie
This repetory was perfect; it had something for everyone from classical ballet to nearly modern. Our seats were very good too!Written on Feb 24 2009
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The ballet company is very talented. The last ballet by Twyla Tharp I did not like. I had always wanted to see Pillar of Fire and was very pleased with the production. The Paris Pas de Deux was outstanding. The male dancer reminded me of the wonderful male Russian dancers that defected and performed in America 30 yrs ago.Written on Feb 20 2009
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Linda Hirsch
The ABT is a talented company and I liked the diverse program though the last piece was disappointing. The pas de deux before the first intermission was worth the price of admission in and of itself!!Written on Feb 20 2009
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My fiancee is a huge ballet fan and truly enjoyed it. Made for a great evening, and the mixed repertoire gave a taste of very diverse pieces.Written on Feb 19 2009
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More Information About American Ballet Theatre: Mixed Repertory
Website
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Description
<p>American Ballet Theatre
Kevin McKenzie, Artistic Director
A living national treasure since its founding in 1940, American Ballet Theatre continues to unlock classics from its expansive repertoire in this mixed repertory program. The Company premiere of George Balanchine's Allegro Brillante, performed to Tchaikovsky's Piano Concerto No. 3, is the embodiment of Russian romanticism. As a nod to the Kennedy Center's "Modern Masters of American Dance" celebration this season, Twyla Tharp's Brief Fling is a kinetic Scottish-inspired ballet created for the company in 1990, featuring Percy Grainger's Country Gardens and Handel in the Strand. The program will also feature Antony Tudor's Pillar of Fire danced to Schoenberg's Verklärte Nacht. ABT celebrates its close association with Tudor over the centenary season of his birth.</p>
<p>Allegro Brillante (16 min.)
Choreography by George Balanchine
Music by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Staged by Darla Hoover
Brief Fling (27 min.)
Choreography by Twyla Tharp
Music by Michel Colombier and Percy Grainger
Staged by Keith Roberts
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<p>Pillar of Fire (32 min.)
Choreography by Antony Tudor
Music by Arnold Schoenberg
Staged by Amanda McKerrow and John Gardner</p>
About the Ticket Supplier: The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, located on 17 acres overlooking the Potomac River in Washington, D.C., is America's living memorial to President Kennedy as well as the nation's busiest arts facility, presenting more than 2,000 performances each year. The Center is home to seven theaters: the Concert Hall, the Opera House, the Eisenhower Theater, the Family Theater, the Terrace Theater, the Theater Lab, and the Terrace Gallery. In addition, as part of the Kennedy Center's Performing Arts for Everyone outreach program, free performances take place each evening at 6 p.m. on the Millennium Stage. In addition to offering annual series of the National Symphony Orchestra, theater, ballet, dance, chamber music, jazz, and performances for young audiences, the Kennedy Center presents festivals celebrating the arts and culture of countries and regions around the world. Recent festivals include African Odyssey, AmericArtes, Festival of China, and JAPAN: culture + hyperculture.