What's New
2010 Spring Season Featuring Architecture of Dance — New Choreography and Music Festival
The Company’s 2010 Spring Season will begin on Thursday, April 29, with a one-time-only gala evening celebrating Architecture of Dance – New Choreography and Music Festival, NYCB’s spring season celebration of new work, featuring seven world premiere ballets and four commissioned scores. Santiago Calatrava, one of the world’s most acclaimed architects, will be creating scenic designs for five of the season’s world premieres, marking the first time that he has created theatrical designs.
The Architecture of Dance festival, which has been designed to honor of the 50th anniversary of Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, will feature seven world premiere ballets by an international array of choreographers: Melissa Barak, Mauro Bigonzetti, Peter Martins, Wayne McGregor, Benjamin Millepied, Alexei Ratmansky, and Christopher Wheeldon. Renowned for its commitment to new work, NYCB has premiered more than 300 original works since relocating to Lincoln Center in 1964.
Four scores have also been commissioned for the festival, from Bruno Moretti, who will work with Bigonzetti, his long-time collaborator; French composer Thierry Escaich, who will work with Millepied; young American composer Jay Greenberg, who will create the score for the Barak ballet; and Esa-Pekka Salonen, who composed a violin concerto for Martins’ world premiere.
Renovations to the David H. Koch Theater Have Been Completed
New aisles have been added to the orchestra; all new seating has been installed; the construction of a new orchestra pit with enhanced acoustics has been completed; wheelchair locations have been added in the Orchestra, First Ring, and Fourth Ring; new carpeting and wall coverings have been installed through the theater; and all restrooms on each level have been renovated. The two artworks, Jasper Johns' sculpmetal work Numbers and Lee Bontecou's mixed media piece Untitled Relief, have been restored to their places.
NEW DETAILS ON HANDICAPPED ACCESS
The north-south drive between 65th St. and 62nd St. has ceased to be available to vehicular traffic and, consequently, is unavailable for patron drop-offs under the Terrace of the David H. Koch Theater. The ONLY option for patrons requiring the use of wheelchairs or with limited mobility is to be dropped off on W. 62nd St. at the west end of the Theater prior to Damrosch Park. Patrons exiting vehicles at this location should then proceed north (toward Lincoln Center Plaza) along the side of the Theater and turn right at the west end of the Terrace to reach the main Lobby entrance. The traditional Wheelchair Entrance will be accessible one half-hour before the start of performances. Individuals wishing to access the Wheelchair Entrance for the David H. Koch Theater should use the Lincoln Center Parking Garage entrance on Amsterdam Avenue at 63rd Street. Specifically, please utilize the second entrance, marked as Reserved Customers Only. Please notify the security guard on duty of the need to access this entrance. Then, follow the drive to the right.
The Wheelchair Entrance is located near the last pillar on the left hand side (David H. Koch Theater Wheelchair Entrance is marked above the door and on the last pillar). Please use the red telephone directly outside the entrance to be buzzed into the building. Security guards will assist drivers out of this area so they may proceed to park in one of the Lincoln Center or other area garages.
IN NEED OF REFRESHMENT? USE OUR EXPRESS INTERMISSION SERVICEMake your next visit to New York City Ballet even more enjoyable by pre-ordering your intermission refreshments in advance.
Click HERE to print out the pre-order form. Fill it out, bring it with you to the Theater, and submit it to any attendant at the Promenade Bar prior to the start of performance. Payment will be accepted at that time. When the curtain comes down for intermission, proceed to the center station of the Promenade Bar marked "Pre-orders for Intermission" to pick up your menu items.
TICKET DONATIONS
Announcing a new online service. Should there be an occasion when you are unable to use tickets you are holding for a performance, you may wish to donate these tickets back to the Company and receive a tax receipt for your gift. Click HERE for directions and an online order form to make a ticket donation. It is easy and makes an important contribution to New York City Ballet. Thank you.
PUBLICATION: Somewhere: The Life of Jerome Robbins
Fans of New York City Ballet and/or dance in general might be interested in the new biography of Jerome Robbins by Amanda Vaill. This volume, 675 pages long with black and white photos, was published in late 2006 by Broadway Books. Widely acclaimed by the critical press, the biography draws on thousands of documents from the choreographer’s private and professional papers as well as hundreds of personal interviews. The work takes the reader through the worlds of Broadway, Hollywood and ballet during a golden 50-year period of creativity. One reviewer described the work as “an epic biography—remarkable in scope and meticulous detail.”
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NEW PUBLICATION: DANCER TURNS PHOTOGRAPHER/AUTHOR
October 2007 was the release date for a new book by first-time author Kyle Froman, an 11-year member of the New York City Ballet corps de ballet. Entitled IN THE WINGS: Behind the Scenes at the New York City Ballet, this 118-page, hardcover book features a foreward by Peter Martins, Ballet Master in Chief of New York City Ballet, and many color and black & white photographs with text by Mr. Froman. The work of two years, the volume takes the reader through class, rehearsals, training, preparation, injuries, and, ultimately, the triumph of performance in a way that only a dance-insider could. It is a very privileged look at the inner daily life of NYCB. Published by Wiley, IN THE WINGS can be purchased at the NYCB Gift Shop.
LINCOLN CENTER DINING EXPERIENCE
New York City Ballet ticket-holders wishing to have a pre-performance dining experience at the Metropolitan Opera's Grand Tier Restaurant or Outdoor Terrace and Revlon Bar may now do so. The Metropolitan Opera is just steps away from the David H. Koch Theater and provides excellent views of Lincoln Center Plaza when it is at its most exciting--bustling with patrons on their way to wonderful performances of every type and variety. The Grand Tier Restaurant features creative contemporary American cuisine. The Outdoor Terrace and Revlon Bar offer sushi, paninis and a full beverage service that is perfect for light, casual dining. Click HERE for more information on the Grand Tier Restaurant or call 212-799-3400 to make reservations. Click HERE for more information on the Outdoor Terrace and Revlon Bar. No reservations are necessary for the Outdoor Terrace and Revlon Bar. Important Note: Dining at these restaurants opens two hours before the curtain time of that day's performance at the Metropolitan Opera. Curtain times and performance days are different at all of Lincoln Center's constituents. It is important to coordinate the curtain time at your NYCB performance with when you may or may not be able to secure a reservation at these restaurants. For example, the Metropolitan Opera is traditionally closed on Sundays.
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WiFi HAS ARRIVED
Wireless Internet Access has arrived at Lincoln Center and is available to the thousands of individuals who visit Lincoln Center's 6.3 acres annually. This free wireless internet access at all of the Center's outdoor public spaces is made possible through an agreement with Nokia in cooperation with Nokia Siemens Networks. Now all wireless devices compatible with the 802.11b/g standard including WiFi enabled laptops, cell phones, and PDAs will be welcome. To use Lincoln Center's wireless network, you will need a laptop or handheld device with an 802.11b/g compatible wireless card or built in 802.11b/g wireless capability. To connect (1.) Search for available networks. (2.) Select Lincoln Center's wireless network. (3.) Launch your internet browser and you will automatically be connected to Lincoln Center's internet browser portal. NOTE: Lincoln Center understands that each comopputer and network card operates differently. For technical support, contact your PC or network card vendor. For WiFi Network Terms and Conditions of Use and Privacy Policy, click HERE.
