The American Repertory Ballet 2023-2024 season, just announced by Artistic Director Ethan Stiefel, is sure to delight both classical and contemporary ballet lovers.
American Repertory Ballet 2023-2024 Season Schedule
Elevate | October 13-15, 2023
New Brunswick Performing Arts Center
- World Premiere by Stephanie Martinez
- World Premiere by Meredith Rainey
- Wood Work by Ethan Steifel
Elevate is an innovative program of three new-fashioned ballet and contemporary works. The program includes a new creation by dance influencer and award winning artist Stephanie Martinez, a world premiere by Philadelphia-based choreographer Meredith Rainey, featuring new music commissioned by up-and-coming composer Miranda Scripp, and the return of Ethan Stiefel’s rousing and poignant Wood Work, set to modern renditions of Nordic folk tunes by the Danish String Quartet.
The Nutcracker | November 24-26, December 1-3, December 9, & December 15-17, 2023
McCarter Theatre Center, Two River Theater, Patriots Theater at the War Memorial, & State Theatre New Jersey
- The Nutcracker
The Nutcracker is a holiday favorite that tells the magical story of Clara and her Nutcracker Prince as they embark on a journey, battling toy soldiers and larger-than-life mice, and travel through a whirlwind of dancing snowflakes to the Land of Sweets. Greeted by the Sugar Plum Fairy and her Cavalier, Clara enjoys a suite of brilliant and joyful dances before opening her eyes to the familiar sights of her home, wondering if it was all a dream.
Classic Beauty | March 8-10, 2024
New Brunswick Performing Arts Center
- Swan Lake Act II
- The Sleeping Beauty Act III
Swan Lake Act II takes audiences into the bewitching world of Odette, the swan princess, as she reveals her true form to Prince Siegfried. From the famous “Dance of 4 Little Swans” to the poignant and romantic pas de deux between Odette and the prince, this fairytale scene will leave audiences spellbound.
The Sleeping Beauty Act III is a grand celebration of love and happiness, culminating in the wedding of Princess Aurora and Prince Désiré. This act is a highlight of the ballet with its elegant and virtuosic divertissements.
A Midsummer Night’s Dream | May 10-12, 2024
New Brunswick Performing Arts Center
- A Midsummer Night’s Dream by Ethan Stiefel
A one-act ballet conceived and choreographed by Artistic Director Ethan Stiefel, this one-act version of A Midsummer Night’s Dream is set to Felix Mendelssohn’s iconic score, with additional music arranged by Erich Wolfgang Korngold. This charming production promises to transport audiences to a fantastical forest filled with fairies, mischief, romance, and, of course, humor.
Featured Photo for the American Repertory Ballet 2023-2024 season of company dancers in Ethan Stiefel’s Wood Work. Photo Eduardo Patino.
