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A holiday tradition for sixty years, American Repertory Ballet’s THE NUTCRACKER is one of the longest continuously running productions in the nation and a treat for all ages! With thrilling choreography set to Tchaikovsky’s magnificent score, ARB’s professional company will be joined by students from Princeton Ballet School to tell the story of Clara, a young girl who receives a magical Christmas gift and embarks on an enchanted journey. THE NUTCRACKER holds a special place in the hearts of both new and longtime patrons, becoming synonymous with the holiday season.
McCarter Theatre Center | Princeton, NJ
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Friday, November 29, 2024, at 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM
Saturday, November 30, 2024, at 1:00 PM & 6:00 PM
Sunday, December 1, 2024, at 1:00 PM
Two River Theater | Red Bank, NJ
* Ticket link coming soon
Saturday, December 7, 2024 ,at 1:00 PM & 6:00 PM
Sunday, December 8, 2024, at 1:00 PM
Patriots Theater at the War Memorial | Trenton, NJ
* Ticket link coming soon
Saturday, December 14, 2024, at 1:00 PM & 5:00 PM
* With live orchestra and choir
Friday, December 20, 2024, at 7:30 PM
Saturday, December 21, 2024, at 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM
Sunday, December 22, 2024, at 1:00 PM & 5:00 PM
American Repertory Ballet presents the breathtaking world premiere of Ethan Stiefel’s SPIRIT OF THE HIGHLANDS on Friday, March 7 through Sunday, March 9, 2025. An adaptation of the well-known Bournonville ballet La Sylphide, SPIRIT OF THE HIGHLANDS re-imagines the tale of a Scotsman's romantic pursuit of a mystical forest spirit. Stiefel traces his mother's family roots back to the Scottish Highland Clan Munro, and will infuse his own authentic Scottish heritage into the choreography and overall design aesthetics of this lively and bewitching ballet. Partnering once again with Howard C. Jones (scenic design), Janessa Cornell Urwin (costume design), and Joseph Walls (lighting design), Stiefel assembles an extraordinary creative team to help fully realize his artistic vision.
SPIRIT OF THE HIGHLANDS is made possible by a generous Leading Sponsor gift from The Ted & Mary Jo Shen Charitable Gift Fund.
Additional production support comes from B. Sue Howard and the E.J. Grassmann Trust.
New Brunswick Performing Arts Center | New Brunswick, NJ
Friday, March 7, 2025, at 7:00 PM
Saturday, March 8, 2025, at 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM
Sunday, March 9, 2025, at 2:00 PM
ARB’s 2024-2025 season at New Brunswick Performing Arts Center concludes with PASIÓN, a mixed bill of new and known works. The program includes an excerpt from the classic Marius Petipa ballet Paquita, as well as the highly anticipated return of Stephanie Martinez’s celebrated commission The Time That Runs Away. Heralded as “an example of dance art at its finest” by Critical Dance, the piece showcases nine dancers morphing dreamily through a variety of configurations to six diverse songs that will leave the audience teeming with a sense of carpe diem.
Also featured will be a world premiere by Cuban choreographer and Princeton Ballet School faculty member Luis Napoles. Taking the word “Compasso” (c.1300, meaning: space, area, extent, circumference) as a starting point, the work explores the balance of the individual voice within a larger group, relating the term’s meanings and origins to our lives via the physical dancing body.
New Brunswick Performing Arts Center | New Brunswick, NJ
Friday, May 9, 2025, at 7:00 PM
Saturday, May 10, 2025, at, 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM
Sunday, May 11, 2025, at 2:00 PM
In addition to its highly anticipated 2024-2025 season, American Repertory Ballet also announces exciting new artists and artistic transitions to support the organization’s growth. Ethan Stiefel moves into the newly created role of The Nora C. Orphanides Artist in Residence, focusing on the creation of new work and the continued artistic and technical development of Company dancers. Gillian Murphy continues in her role as Artistic Associate while performing as a principal dancer with American Ballet Theatre. Samantha Dunster, former Assistant Artistic Director of Philadelphia Ballet, joins ARB’s leadership team as the organization’s first-ever Director of Artistic Operations.
“It is truly an honor to be joining American Repertory Ballet this season,” says Dunster, who will be managing daily Company operations and coordinating guest artist collaborations. “I am thrilled to have the opportunity to work with the diverse, dedicated, and talented dancers of ARB. I am also incredibly excited to be working with Ethan Stiefel and Gillian Murphy alongside Executive Director Julie Diana Hench and School Director Aydmara Cabrera. Their strength, intelligence, and passion are truly inspirational. Together, we will continue to share our love for dance and creativity with the New Jersey community and beyond. This season promises to be an exciting one for ARB, including the premiere of Ethan Stiefel’s Spirit Of The Highlands. His love and passion for this art form radiate through every company dancer, and I am thrilled to be here to help them shine.”
ARB Company Artist Nanako Yamamoto, a longtime audience favorite, will continue to grace the stage while also stepping into a leadership role behind the scenes as Assistant Rehearsal Director. Gavin Hounslow joins ARB as a Company Artist, most recently from Oregon Ballet Theatre.
Rylee Berger joins the organization as the newly appointed Production Manager. Berger, a graduate of Rider University, previously worked with ARB as a stage manager and technical director, with additional roles at Berkshire Theatre Group, McCarter Theatre, Passage Theatre Company, and the Hangar Theater.
ARB also welcomes Kristine Brown to the Board of Trustees. With over 30 years of experience in marketing, communications, and public relations, including her current role as Vice President of External Affairs at Rider University, Brown brings expertise and a passion for dance to her role as Chair of the Board’s Marketing Committee. Brown says: "I am honored and proud to join the Board of Trustees for American Repertory Ballet & Princeton Ballet School. I look forward to supporting and advancing the mission of this esteemed institution, which has been a cornerstone of artistic excellence and innovation in our community."
For more information, contact Grant Jacoby, Director of Marketing, at gjacoby@arballet.org, or by calling 609-921-7758 x 34.
ABOUT AMERICAN REPERTORY BALLET
With a distinctive reputation for innovation and individuality, American Repertory Ballet (ARB) is recognized as one of the state’s premier performing arts organizations. Presenting classical repertory alongside new and existing contemporary work, ARB is a founding resident company of the New Brunswick Performing Arts Center while also performing in major venues across New Jersey and beyond for an annual audience of more than 30,000. Founded in 1954 as the Princeton Ballet Society, ARB has been designated a “Major Arts Institution'' by the New Jersey State Council on the Arts and has been awarded a Citation of Excellence by the Council. The company is a core partner of The Arts Institute of Middlesex County and has been recognized by the National Endowment for the Arts and other major foundations and leaders in the field as a prominent force in the field of dance. Princeton Ballet School, ARB’s official school, attracts talent from around the world while providing opportunities for local students of all ages, such as through its award winning DANCE POWER program. Find American Repertory Ballet online at arballet.org.
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