Industry Pro Newsletter: New Leadership at the Off-Broadway League, and an Inside Look at Rachel Zegler in Evita in London
by Alex Freeman - Jun 23, 2025
As summer officially arrives, we bring you the latest happenings from the world of theater, highlighting both new beginnings and ongoing developments. This edition covers exciting new leadership appointments Off-Broadway and in regional companies, a look at an ongoing legal battle in the New York theater scene, and a viral international performance. Plus, we've curated the perfect summer reading list and a sun-soaked playlist to get you in the seasonal spirit. Dive in for all the details!
New York City Ballet Postpones Start of 2022 Winter Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 7, 2022
New York City Ballet today announced that it is postponing the start of its 2022 Winter Season at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts for nine days due to the recent surge of COVID-19 in New York City, which resulted in the Company not being able to rehearse during the last two weeks of December.
VIDEO: New York City Ballet Teases 2021-22 Season in New Trailer
by Stephi Wild - Aug 7, 2021
The season will include 16 weeks of repertory performances, including a four-week Fall Season (September 21 – October 17, 2021), six-week Winter Season (January 18 – February 27, 2022), and six-week Spring Season (April 19 – May 29, 2022). See attached season calendars for complete programming information.
Saratoga Performing Arts Center Announces 2021 Classical Season and Summer Events
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 6, 2021
Saratoga Performing Arts Center is inviting audiences to the SPAC grounds and nearby Pitney Farms to experience live, outdoor performances throughout the summer. The SPAC amphitheater and main lawn will be the home of performances by New York City Ballet, The Philadelphia Orchestra and Opera Saratoga, as well as “A Midsummer Night’s Supper.”
NYCB ON AND OFF STAGE to be Presented at Saratoga Performing Arts Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 20, 2021
A small group of NYCB dancers and musicians will present NYCB On and Off Stage, an intimate, up-close look at selected excerpts from the Company’s extraordinary repertory of ballets. All shows will be hosted by a NYCB Principal Dancer who will introduce the excerpts and provide insights on each ballet.
Kaatsbaan Spring Festival Tickets Now on Sale
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 8, 2021
Kaatsbaan Cultural Park has curated a dynamic program of leading artists from the worlds of dance, music, poetry, sculpture, and the culinary arts for its inaugural Spring Festival. Taking place during the last two weekends in May, the festival will feature 16 presentations on two outdoor stages.
Kaatsbaan Cultural Park Announces Spring Programming
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 1, 2021
Kaatsbaan Cultural Park has curated a dynamic program of leading artists from the worlds of dance, music, poetry, sculpture, and the culinary arts for its inaugural Spring Festival. Taking place during the last two weekends in May throughout Kaatsbaan's lush 153-acre campus in the Hudson Valley, the festival will feature 16 presentations on two outdoor stages.
BWW Review: PROGRAM 02 at San Francisco Ballet Shows How Thrilling Contemporary Dance Can Be
by Jim Munson - Feb 17, 2021
San Francisco Ballet just released the second program of its 2021 digital season and it’s a knockout. The mixed-rep program of 3 very different contemporary ballets beautifully shows off the breadth and depth of the company’s artistry. Watching it, I kept saying to myself, “God, they’re good!” The headliner of the program is 'Colorforms,' a stunning world premiere by Myles Thatcher.
New York City Ballet 2021 Digital Season Programming Announced for February 22-27
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 17, 2021
New York City Ballet’s 2021 Digital Season programming has been announced for the week of February 22-27, focusing on George Balanchine’s Prodigal Son. The ballet is the first to be featured in the multi-part series “Three Sides of Balanchine,” exploring the choreographer’s narrative, classical, and neoclassical traditions.