Bolshoi Ballet

PAUL KOLNIK

A family-friendly performance by the New York City Ballet

Sunday, December 12, 2021 at 2 p.m. No charge ■ Reservations required ■ 1 hour, 40 minutes with no intermission Composed by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky Choreographed by George Balanchine

Experience the wonder of New York City Ballet’s iconic holiday classic on the big screen. Tchaikovsky’s beloved melodies transport the young and young at heart to a magical world where mischievous mice besiege a battalion of toy soldiers, and an onstage blizzard leads to an enchanted Land of Sweets. Balanchine’s stunning choreography shines amidst awe-inspiring set pieces, ornate costumes, and grand one-of-a-kind visual effects.

Spartacus

Sunday, January 30, 2022 at 2 p.m. 2 hours, 50 minutes with two intermissions Composed by Aram Khachaturian Choreographed by Yuri Grigorovich

In Imperial Rome led by Crassus, Spartacus and his wife Phrygia are reduced to slavery and are separated by slave dealers. His love for her and his desire for freedom lead him to revolt against the Roman army with the help of other captives. Huge in scale, this tour de force features an incredible display of might, from the four leading dancers to the entire corps de ballet in a spectacle of virtuosity and lyricism.

Jewels

Saturday, April 9, 2022 at 2 p.m. 2 hours, 20 minutes with two intermissions Composed by Gabriel Fauré, Igor Stravinsky, and Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky Choreographed by George Balanchine

Three sparkling scenes — emeralds for the elegance and sophistication of Paris, rubies for the speed and modernity of New York, and diamonds for imperial St. Petersburg — are accompanied by the music of three essential composers. Inspired by a visit to Van Cleef & Arpels on New York’s Fifth Avenue, George Balanchine created this modern ballet classic as an homage to the cities and dance schools of Paris, New York and St. Petersburg, all of which had a vital impact on the revered choreographer’s career.