American Ballet Theatre 2026-2027 Season, Shows, Reviews

byCherilyn J. Lee

January 1, 2020 - Updated on July 21, 2026

American Ballet Theatre

♦ Location: New York, New York – United States

♦ Artistic Director: Susan Jaffe

♦ Orchestra: American Ballet Theatre Orchestra

♦ Affiliated School: ABT Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis School

♦ Founded in 1939 by Lucia Chase

♦ Official Website of American Ballet Theatre

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American Ballet Theatre 2026-2027 Season

Artistic Director Susan Jaffe has announced the American Ballet Theatre 2026-2027 season, both the fall and spring seasons at the David H. Koch Theater.

The 2026 Fall Season runs from October 21-31 and features three programs: Fresh Visions and Timeless Classics, Neoclassical Works, and An Elegy and A Dream. The 2027 Spring Season takes place form March 4-21 and includes the full length Lady of the Camellias, as well as the repertory programs Icons of Modern Repertory and Masterworks.

See performance listings below for more details.

Principal Dancers for the American Ballet Theatre 2026-2027 season include:

Joo Won Ahn
Aran Bell
Skylar Brandt
Daniel Camargo
Herman Cornejo
Jarod Curley
Thomas Forster
Isaac Hernández
Catherine Hurlin
Chloe Misseldine
SunMi Park
Jake Roxander
Calvin Royal III
Hee Seo
Christine Shevchenko
Devon Teuscher
James Whiteside
Roman Zhurbin

Jake Roxander Promoted to Principal Dancer

After his July 1, 2026 performance as Basilio in Don Quixote, Artistic Director Susan Jaffe entered the stage to announce Jake Roxander’s promotion to the highest ranks at American Ballet Theatre would take into effect on September 1, 2026.

“Jake has an energy on stage that is infectious and completely his own. The moment he walks out, the audience follows his every move. There is a power to his dancing that is impossible to look away from. He brings that same commitment and intensity to everything in our repertoire, from the great classical roles to the most demanding contemporary work. We are thrilled to celebrate him as a Principal Dancer,” said Jaffe.

Roxander joined ABT Studio Company in September 2020, became an apprentice with the main Company in May 2022, joined the corps de ballet that September, and promoted to Soloist in March 2024.

Sunmi Park Promoted to Principal Dancer

On July 16, 2026, SunMi Park danced the role of Odette/Odile in Swan Lake, after which Artistic Director Susan Jaffe announced the artist’s promotion to Principal Dancer effective September 1, 2026.

“SunMi is an artist of real depth,” said Jaffe. “She commands the stage in a way that is completely her own, and brings a quiet power to everything she dances. She has consistently risen to meet every challenge we have put before her. The speed of her growth has been remarkable, and we are so proud to recognize that with this promotion.”

Park has risen through ABT’s ranks quickly having joined the Studio Copany in 2019, become an apprentice with the main company two years later, promoted to the corps de ballet one year after that, and then to Soloist in just seven months after that in September 2022.

Jarod Curley Promoted to Principal Dancer

After dancing in the role of Siegfried in Swan Lake on July 17, 2026, Jarod Curley’s promotion to Principal Dancer, effective September 1, 2026, was announced on stage by Artistic Director Susan Jaffe.

“Jarod has been a steady and important artist in this Company for many years, and this promotion recognizes the consistency, dedication, and excellence he has brought to his work. He is a stalwart partner, a commanding presence on stage, and an artist who approaches every role with intelligence and integrity. As he continues to expand his repertoire, we are delighted to welcome him as a Principal Dancer,” said Jaffe.

Curley joined ABT Studio Company in September 2016, became an apprentice with the main Company in December 2018, joined the corps de ballet in June 2019, and promoted to Soloist in March 2024.

Susan Jaffe Announces the Promotion of Six Dancers to Soloist

On July 17, 2026, Artistic Director Susan Jaffe announced that Zimmi Coker, Michael de la Nuez, Tyler Maloney, Joseph Markey, Andrew Robare, and Yoon Jung Seo have been promoted to the rank of Soloist with ABT, effective September 1, 2026.

“I am honored to announce the promotion of these six extraordinary dancers to the rank of Soloist,” said Jaffe. “Each of them has grown tremendously during their time in the corps de ballet, bringing versatility, artistry, and dedication to every role we have given them. It has been a tremendous pleasure to witness their journeys from ABT Studio Company to the main Company. I could not be prouder of the artists they have become, and I look forward to all that they will bring to our stage in this next chapter.”

Source: American Ballet Theatre