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DESCRIPTION:<h4 class="text-blue">GERALD R. FORD AMPHITHEATER</h4> A celebration of the genius of choreographer George Balanchine, with an all-star cast of dancers assembled for the occasion. Acclaimed author Jennifer Homans’ new book, Mr. B: George Balanchine’s 20th Century, has been hailed as a remarkable biography of the founder of New York City Ballet. This UpClose featuring performances of classic Balanchine repertory will be led by Balanchine ballerina Heather Watts and Festival Artistic Director Damian Woetzel, joined by Homans as a special guest. <strong>This performance will not have an intermission. </strong> Performing excerpts from ballets by George Balanchine including <em>Apollo</em>, <em>Agon</em>, <em>Prodigal Son</em>, and <em>Serenade</em>, dancers in this special UpClose event will include: Lauren Lovette, <em>former</em> <em>New York City Ballet principal dancer</em> Sara Mearns, <em>New York City Ballet principal dancer</em> Mira Nadon, <em>New York City Ballet principal dancer</em> Tiler Peck, <em>New York City Ballet principal dancer</em> Unity Phelan, <em>New York City Ballet principal dancer</em> Devon Teuscher, <em>American Ballet Theatre principal dancer</em> Chun Wai Chan, <em>New York City Ballet principal dancer</em> Robbie Fairchild, <em>former</em> <em>New York City Ballet principal dancer</em> Roman Mejia, <em>New York City Ballet principal dancer</em> Calvin Royal III, <em>American Ballet Theatre principal dancer</em> Ben Rudisin<em>, National Ballet of Canada principal dancer</em> James Whiteside, <em>American Ballet Theatre principal dancer</em> <strong>Book signing with Homans to follow the performance.</strong> <em>Generously Underwritten by <span class="TextRun SCXW180099821 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW180099821 BCX0">Tina & David Wilson and The Carol F. Storr Endowment for Classical Ballet.</span></span></em> <em><strong>C</strong></em><em style="font-weight: bold;">asting and repertory are subject to change.</em> <hr /> <em>Photo credit: Book Cover for "Mr. B: George Balanchine's 20th Century" by Jennifer Homans. BALANCHINE is a Trademark of The George Balanchine Trust.</em>
SUMMARY:UpClose | Mr. B: George Balanchine’s 20th Century
ORGANIZER:Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater - Official Website
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