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American Ballet Theatre

American Ballet Theatre returns with an evening-length production of Kenneth MacMillan's Romeo and Juliet and a program of mixed repertory featuring works by Frederick Ashton, Alexei Ratmansky, and Twyla Tharp.

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About the Program

Artists:
American Ballet Theatre
Kevin McKenzie, Artistic Director
 
"One of the most beautiful sights in dance is American Ballet Theatre in full flight."
--New York Post
 
"[American Ballet Theatre] reminds you why...dance is not a luxury or a frill but a necessity of life."
--The Washington Post
 
Evening-length and Mixed Repertory Programs
A mainstay of the Kennedy Center's ballet programming since the beginning, American Ballet Theatre returns to the Opera House with two programs, including an evening-length production of Kenneth MacMillan's Romeo and Juliet (Thu.–Sun.) and a mixed repertory program (Tue. & Wed.) featuring Birthday Offering (Ashton/Glazunov), Seven Sonatas (Ratmansky/Scarlatti), and The Brahms-Haydn Variations (Tharp/Brahms). As the Center's long-time patrons know, every American Ballet Theatre performance is an event not to be missed. In talent, size, scope of work, and every other measure of a ballet company's greatness, ABT ranks among the most respected in the world. The company stands unparalleled in its sheer ability to transport an audience through form, motion, and drama.
 
The Company's emphasis on artistic outreach--mounting 15 international tours to 126 cities in 42 countries--secures ABT its place as "America's ballet company." In Washington, the Company's productions have been recipients of the highest praise from audiences and critics alike for the past decade. In recent years, the Company has brought such favorites to the Kennedy Center as Swan Lake, The Sleeping Beauty, and Petipa's full-length La Bayadère. Now, celebrating its 70th year as an artistic tour de force and national treasure, American Ballet Theatre brings the best of ballet to Washington once again.
 
[Altria logo.] The Kennedy Center Ballet Season is sponsored by Altria Group, Inc.

American Ballet Theatre at the Kennedy Center is supported through the generosity of The Lee and Juliet Folger Fund.

Additional support is provided by Elizabeth and Michael Kojaian.



All events and artists subject to change without prior notice.

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Additional Resources

About the Kennedy Center Ballet Series

American Ballet Theatre Facebook page

American Ballet Theatre Website

Behind the Scenes: Alexei Ratmansky : © 2009 Ballet Theatre Foundation, Inc. No contents of video may be reproduced in whole or in part without written permission from American Ballet Theatre.

Cast and Company

Arranger:
Kenneth MacMillan

Arranger:
Kevin McKenzie

Company:
American Ballet Theatre

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Open Rehearsal: American Ballet Theatre  Jan 26, 2010 at 1:30 PM [Performance Plus logo.]

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