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NYCB Vol. 8 No. 22 - Symphony in C
Speaking of the opening night performance in 1948, Anatole Chujoy wrote, "The thrill of the evening came with Balanchine's Symphony in C....

Lauryn Johnson
Oct 12, 2023


Happy Birthday, Gwen Verdon!
Gwen Verdon—born 98 years ago today! I hope you enjoy this tiny history lesson I’ve complied for the occasion! Below are excerpts from a...

Lauryn Johnson
Jan 13, 2023


NYCB Vol. 5 No. 7 - Nutcracker
[7/50] Allegra Kent on the first season of Balanchine's Nutcracker: "I was only a mouse and a shepherdess. I longed to be Dewdrop and do...

Lauryn Johnson
Nov 30, 2022


NYCB Vol. 3 No. 27 - The Cage
“I don’t see why some people are so shocked by ‘The Cage’. If you observe closely you must realize that it is actually not more than the...

Lauryn Johnson
May 12, 2022
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