Performatist
    Dance

    Friday,

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    Friday, June 19, 2026

    7:30 PM

    American Ballet Theatre

    Metropolitan Opera House, Lincoln Center

    Scheduled

    About This Event

    American Ballet Theatre performs Lar Lubovitch’s Othello, a three-act ballet set to an original score by Elliot B. Goldenthal, at the American Ballet Theatre. The bill also lists Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky; his 19th-century ballets remain a frequent point of reference for New York companies and underscore ABT’s classical lineage.

    About Swan Lake(ballet)

    Swan Lake

    Peter Gerstbach (User PeterGerstbach on de.wikipedia)

    *Swans Lake* is Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s 1870s ballet built around an enchanted swan-maiden and a prince caught between oath and deception. After a rocky early reception in Europe, the work became a repertory cornerstone, and New York audiences have known it through repeated stagings by major companies over the last century. At American Ballet Theatre, it sits alongside newer narrative ballets on the bill, a reminder of how 19th-century music continues to anchor NYC’s dance calendar. Its lasting force is structural: the score and the dance grammar still set the terms for classical storytelling.

    About the Artists

    American Ballet Theatre

    American Ballet Theatre

    Step into the world of the American Ballet Theatre, a cornerstone of New York City's vibrant cultural tapestry. Known for their breathtaking performances, ABT has been captivating audiences since its inception.

    Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky

    Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky

    Step into the world of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, a visionary whose music continues to captivate audiences with its emotional depth and melodic beauty. Known for his masterful operas and ballets, Tchaikovsky's works are a staple in the New York City cultural scene, gracing prestigious stages like The Metropolitan Opera and the American Ballet Theatre.