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NYCB Vol. 11 No. 30 - A Midsummer Night's Dream
Suzanne Farrell wrote: “I was cast as one of four tall fairies in Titania's retinue; Diana Adams was Titania. One day while we were...

Lauryn Johnson
Jun 1, 2024


NYCB Vol. 11 No. 28 - A Midsummer Night's Dream
“The pas de deux with Titania and bottom in the donkey’s head is the jewel at the heart of the ballet. It is Balanchine’s triumph as a...

Lauryn Johnson
May 30, 2024


NYCB Vol. 3 No. 48 - A Midsummer Night's Dream
(11/12) Here are a few miscellaneous photos that didn’t fit a specific topic, but were too beautiful not to share. (top left) Kyra...

Lauryn Johnson
May 28, 2022


NYCB Vol. 3 No. 47 - A Midsummer Night's Dream
(10/12) From everything I’ve read over the years, it seems clear that Balanchine never passed up an opportunity to dance. He would often...

Lauryn Johnson
May 27, 2022


NYCB Vol. 3 No. 46 - A Midsummer Night's Dream
(9/12) Patty originated the role of Hermia, however, the first photo shows her as Titania a few years later. I love the photos of...

Lauryn Johnson
May 27, 2022


NYCB Vol. 3 No. 44 - A Midsummer Night's Dream
(7/12) "Kay Mazzo’s authoritative, moving portrayal as Titania, cannot be praised enough as an example of artistic growth. It is a fully...

Lauryn Johnson
May 26, 2022


NYCB Vol. 3 No. 42 - A Midsummer Night's Dream
(5/12) Titania, Queen of the Fairies (top, left) Suzanne as Titania and Nolan T’Sani as her Cavalier, 1975. (top, center) Suzanne as...

Lauryn Johnson
May 24, 2022


NYCB Vol. 3 No. 39 - A Midsummer Night's Dream
(2/12) Here are additional photos from the original 1962 production. When Balanchine was a child, he was an elf in a production of...

Lauryn Johnson
May 20, 2022


NYCB Vol. 3 No. 38 - A Midsummer Night's Dream
(1/12) Twelve performances of A Midsummer Night’s Dream begins today! These first two posts feature photos from the original production...

Lauryn Johnson
May 20, 2022
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