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American Ballet Theatre: Mixed Repertory and Othello

ABT performs two programs: Lubovitch's full-length Othello (Jan. 11-14); and a mixed program (Jan. 9 & 10) featuring La Bayadère Act II ("Kingdom of the Shades"), Dark Elegies, and Rodeo.

  • Jan 9 - 14, 2007
  • Opera House
  • approx. 2 hrs.
  • $29.00 - $99.00

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About the Program

Artists:
"The company is dancing better than ever!" --New York Post
 
With superior dancing that ranges from the larger-than-life to the enchantingly intimate, American Ballet Theatre is known for "the most spectacular dancing in the world" (The New York Times).
 
Othello
Choreography by Lar Lubovitch
Music by Elliot Goldenthal
 
Led by Artistic Director Kevin McKenzie, American Ballet Theatre returns to the Kennedy Center Opera House January 11–14, 2007, to perform Lar Lubovitch's Othello, a vibrant interpretation of Shakespeare's classic tale of passion and jealousy, ambition and betrayal that the company premiered in 1997. A compelling synthesis of classical and modern movement, Lubovitch's original choreography is complemented by a powerful score from Academy Award–winning composer Elliot Goldenthal (Frida), heightening the emotional volatility of the central characters as the ballet's tragedy unfolds. Part of the citywide festival Shakespeare in Washington.
 
OTHELLO
PRINCIPAL CASTING (subject to change)
 
Thu., Jan. 11 & Sat., Jan. 13 at 7:30 p.m.: Gomes, Kent, Radetsky, Abrera, Cornejo
Fri., Jan. 12 at 7:30 p.m. & Sun., Jan. 14 at 1:30 p.m.: Hallberg, Murphy, Beloserkovsky, Butler, Hoven
Sat., Jan. 13 at 1:30 p.m.: R. Thomas, Reyes, Lopez, Riccetto, Matthews
 
Mixed Repertory Program
Choreography by Agnes de Mille, Antony Tudor, and Marius Petipa
Music by Aaron Copland, Gustav Mahler, and Ludwig Minkus
 
American Ballet Theatre will also dance a program of mixed repertory from some of ballet's iconic choreographers on January 9 & 10, 2007. The company celebrates Agnes de Mille's centenary with Rodeo, her charmingly humorous love story about a tomboyish cowgirl in the pioneer West, set to Copland's spirited score. Antony Tudor's stunning Dark Elegies depicts a village lamenting the death of its children. With a score by Gustav Mahler, it ranges in mood from extreme anguish to quiet resignation. Also on the program is the spellbinding "Kingdom of the Shades" from Marius Petipa's La Bayadère.
 
MIXED REPERTORY
PRINCIPAL CASTING (subject to change)
 
"Kingdom of the Shades": Tue., Jan. 9 (Herrera, Carreño); Wed., Jan. 10 (Dvorovenko, Carreño)
Dark Elegies: Tue., Jan. 9 & Wed., Jan. 10: Company
Rodeo: Tue., Jan. 9 (Reyes, Radetsky, Stappas); Wed., Jan. 10 (Butler, Salstein, Matthews)


All events and artists subject to change without prior notice.

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Additional Resources

About the Kennedy Center Ballet Series

Artist's Web Site

Shakespeare in Washington : More than 60 local, national, and international organizations will celebrate Shakespeare's life and work through performance, exhibits, and lectures at venues throughout the city.

Cast and Company

Arranger:
American Ballet Theatre

Reviews and Articles

Review - "Fanciful in La Mancha: Cheeky Young Lovers"
The New York Times New York, NY (Feb. 27, 2007) "...the stage reverberated with performances recalling the now nearly lost art of old-style ballet comedy and character dancing. " Read More...

Related Events

Open Rehearsal: American Ballet Theatre  Jan 9, 2007 at 1:15 PM [Performance Plus logo.]

The Bard  Mar 26, 2007 at 6:00 PM [Performance Plus logo.]

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