American Repertory Ballet News

It's December, and the first standings of the month have been announced as of Tuesday, December 5th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld New Jersey Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

State Theatre New Jersey presents The Nutcracker with American Repertory Ballet for five performances on Friday, December 15 at 7:30pm; Saturday, December 16 at 2pm and 7pm; and Sunday, December 17 at 1pm and 5pm.

Join Sydney Skybetter as he sits down with Dr. Catie Cuan, a pioneer in the field of choreorobotics, in this episode of the Dances with Robots podcast. Discover her personal and professional journey and delve into the question of why dance with a robot. Available now on listening platforms.

Dive into the fascinating world of art, technology, and dance with Dances with Robots podcast. Join host Sydney Skybetter, a choreographer and Dean at Brown University, as he explores interdisciplinary practices and the ways artists and technologists navigate the world.

The Conference for Research on Choreographic Interfaces (CRCI) presents Dances with Robots: a podcast exploring the intersection of art, technology, and activism. Hosted by Sydney Skybetter and Ariane Michaud, the podcast premieres on November 14, 2023. Join them as they navigate the world through interdisciplinary practice.

American Repertory Ballet (ARB) has announced the return of its beloved production of The Nutcracker, celebrating an impressive 60-year milestone of captivating audiences and spreading holiday joy throughout New Jersey. As one of the longest-running productions in the United States, ARB's The Nutcracker has become a cherished tradition. 

Vocalist Morgan James joins the Princeton Symphony Orchestra for Holiday POPS! Enjoy soulful renditions of seasonal melodies and a traditional carol sing-along with the Princeton High School Choir. Performances will take place on December 16 at 3pm and 6pm.

American Repertory Ballet opens its 2023/24 season with “Elevate”  at the state-of-the-art New Brunswick Performing Arts Center. Learn more about the performance and how to get tickets here!

 American Repertory Ballet has announced the latest appointments and promotions within its Company for its upcoming 2023/24 season. These advancements mark a significant milestone in the dancers’ careers, underscoring their talent and commitment as professional ballet dancers.

American Repertory Ballet (ARB) has unveiled its 2023-2024 season under the leadership of Artistic Director Ethan Stiefel. A bold reflection of the company's uniqueness, the upcoming season expands artistic boundaries and introduces exciting new dance and music.

State Theatre New Jersey, New Brunswick Cultural Center, New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC), and Above Art Studios present the New Brunswick HEART Festival on Saturday, August 12, from 3pm-6pm; hosted by New Jersey Radio Hall of Famer Bert Baron and Founder of TSO Productions, Sharon Gordon.

Princeton Ballet School presents Summer Dance 2023, an exciting, high-energy evening showcasing the talent and dedication of students from Princeton Ballet School's renowned summer intensive program, on Friday, July 28 at 6:00 p.m. The performance takes place at the Berlind Theatre, located at McCarter Theatre Center, 91 University Place in Princeton.

Celia Fushille will depart her role as Artistic Director of Smuin Dance Company in June 2024. Amy Seiwert has been named as her successor. Learn about the planned leadership transition and what it means for the future of Smuin Dance Company.

State Theatre New Jersey has announced a special Christmas in July Sale from Friday, July 14 through Monday, July 31.

After nine sold-out performances this past April, Garden Party, a collaborative work by choreographer Douglas Dunn, visual artist/designer Mimi Gross, and lighting designer Lauren Parrish, will return this fall.

See photos from the first week of The Princeton Festival held on the grounds of Morven Museum & Garden. Attendees beheld an array of performing arts programs including The Claremont Trio, Broadway’s Next Hit Musical improv troupe, Boyd Meets Girl guitar and cello duo, Rossini’s comic opera The Barber of Seville, and the unique pairing of Grammy Award-winning Attacca Quartet with dancers from the American Repertory Ballet.

On Saturday, June 17, at 7 pm at the Princeton Festival, the two-time Grammy Award-Winning Attacca Quartet pairs with dancers from the American Repertory Ballet for an Evening of Contemporary Ballet.

Tripling down on its commitment to dynamic new work, American Repertory Ballet (ARB) returns to the New Brunswick Performing Arts Center June 10-11 with Premiere3, an evocative and intriguing triple bill. The program features world premieres by acclaimed choreographers Ethan Stiefel and Amy Seiwert, and the company premiere of the Arthur Mitchell classic, Holberg Suite. 

 At the Princeton Festival on June 16, 18, and 20, opera newbies and aficionados alike will relish an all-new production of Gioachino Rossini’s comedic showpiece The Barber of Seville.

Providing assistance to young conductors in the early stages of their careers and thereby helping to continue the art form, The Solti Foundation U.S. has selected a record 22 young conductors to receive a 2023 Career Assistance Award (CAA).