Celebrating a Half Century of Excellence

The Kimbell at 50 Special Exhibition

Through October 4, 2023

Scan to explore the digital exhibition or visit 50.kimbellmuseum.org

Dear Friends,

Welcome to Modern Masterpieces! I am grateful for the opportunity to share these three distinct ballets with you. First is Bartok, a celebration of dance choreographed by our own Ben Stevenson, O.B.E. This ballet premiered in Barcelona in 1970 with Harkness Ballet, and it’s a joy to see what today’s company of dancers brings to this work.

Stevenson also choreographed Image, a look at the troubled life of Marilyn Monroe. He originally created it for Janie Parker, the first American woman to win the Gold Medal at the International Ballet Competition in Jackson, Mississippi. Image not only requires excellent technique, but also top-notch acting to capture the full character and subtleties of this American icon.

The performance concludes with Garrett Smith’s Imbue, which made its world premiere at TBT in 2017. With plastic tutus, sharp lines and the music of Philip Glass, it is sure to captivate audiences today as it did when it first took the stage.

I hope you will join us for the conclusion of our season in May, Alice in Wonderland. This beloved story will be on stage May 19-21 in Dallas and May 26-28 in Fort Worth, and I’m looking forward to sharing it with our community.

Thank you for supporting TBT, and enjoy the show!

Texas Ballet Theater Presents