I have never been to the NYC ballet and I have only been to one ballet before. Is the NYC Ballet company good? Is it worth trying to catch one of their shows?
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Yes. Check out the Four by Four, it'll give you some diversity.
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I just wanted to repeat everyone else and tell you YESSSSSSS. You should totally go! They are beautiful!
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For anyone who is hesitant about the ballet, I would recommend Double Feature at NYCB, which is running January 31st-February 6th. Choreographed by Susan Stroman, it's a full length narrative ballet. Costumes by William Ivey Long; sets by Robin Wagner.
ETA: It was just announced today that they'll be holding two free dress rehearsals.
Double Feature is the first full-length ballet by Broadway phenomenon and five-time Tony Award-winner Susan Stroman. Created in 2004, the ballet is a hilarious homage to the silent movie era set to the grand music of Irving Berlin and Walter Donaldson. Ms. Stroman will be conducting both rehearsals, which are open to the general public. It is a rare opportunity to witness an artist rehearsing and coaching a work of their own making. The rehearsals will feature sets by Broadway great Robin Wagner and costumes by the acclaimed William Ivey Long, and the full NYCB Orchestra.
Act I "The Blue Necklace" can be seen on Wednesday, January 30. Doors open at 1 pm. Rehearsal begins at 1:15 pm and concludes at 2:30 pm. Act II "Makin' Whoopee!" can be seen on Thursday, January 31. Doors open at 1:15 pm. Rehearsal begins at 1:30 pm and concludes at 2:45 pm.
This offer can only be accessed online beginning Monday, January 21, 2008 at 9 am. Go to www.nycballet.com/freedress to place your request. Tickets will be assigned by the Box Office on a first-come, first-served basis. Individuals may order up to 2 tickets for one or both rehearsals. Upon receipt of your ticket request you will receive an immediate email acknowledgment of your order. Dress rehearsal tickets will be mailed to you and you will have assigned seating. There will be no Box Office distribution of tickets. For Wheelchair Locations/Tickets only, call the New York State Theater Box Office at 212-870-5570.
I would say yes but that's also because it's such a big part of my childhood. My grandmother used to take me to the nutcracker every year and I also had a lot of friends who were in the American Ballet Company (which puts on the NY Ballet) when they were younger. With that in mind though, I still think it's worth seeing at least once, especially if you like dance. I personally love the nutcracker beyond just for sentimental reasons.
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people tend to get dressed up for the ballet... think tourist-seeing-broadway-show-attire.
<-- Gwen Stewart, SOLoist at the last show of RENT Cages or wings?
Which do you prefer?
Ask the birds.
Fear or love, baby?
Don't say the answer
Actions speak louder than words.
(Tick, Tick... BOOM!)