Stars of American Ballet

Praised by The Boston Globe as “An unapologetic showcase of virtuosity,” Stars of American Ballet brings together today’s most remarkable ballet talents to highlight the rich diversity and expressive range of contemporary and classical dance. With a program including George Balanchine’s Apollo, Petipa’s timeless White Swan Pas de Deux, and Twyla Tharp’s Brel solo, these works celebrate the artistry, emotion, and versatility that define the evolving landscape of ballet. Featuring a cast of principal and soloist dancers from the New York City Ballet and other renowned companies, in addition to live music for select pieces, this collective returns to the Lied Center celebrating a glorious evening of ballet masterpieces.

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Location:

Lied Center Main Stage

Showtimes

Thursday, March 19. 2026 | 7:30 PM

We Would Like to Thank Our Sponsors

Season Lieder: Art & Chris Zygielbaum

Contributing Sponsors:

Elizabeth Rubendall Foundation Trust

Jenna Vitosh

Dance Circle:

John & Dee Cummins

Priscilla C. Grew

Karen Morgan

Katherine F. Starace

Steve Wake

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PROGRAM

APOLLO
Music: Igor Stravinksy
Choreography: George Balanchine
ADRIAN DANCHIG-WARING
INDIANA WOODWARD, EMILIE GERRITY, DOMINIKA AFANASENKOV
©The George Balanchine Trust

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WHITE SWAN PAS DE DEUX
Music: Peter Ilyitch Tchaikovsky
Choreography: Marius Petipa
ISABELLA LAFRENIERE, TYLER ANGLE

BREL
Music: Jacques Brel
Choreography: Twyla Tharp
Lighting Design: James F. Ingalls
Costume: Santo Loquasto
DANIEL ULBRICHT

AFTER THE RAIN
Music: Arvo Pärt
Choreography: Christopher Wheeldon
INDIANA WOODWARD, TYLER ANGLE
Craig Baldwin, Piano
Nicolas Danielson, Violin

LES LUTINS
Music: Henryk Wieniawski and Antonio Bazzini
Choreography: Johan Kobborg
DANIEL ULBRICHT, SEBASTIAN VILLARINI
INDIANA WOODWARD
Craig Baldwin, Piano
Nicolas Danielson, Violin

BEAU EDWARDSON, TECHNICAL DIRECTOR

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