Jewels

New York City Ballet

Wednesday • Jul 10, 2024 • 7:30pm
Thursday • Jul 11, 2024 • 2:00pm

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Amphitheater

Experience the grand display of George Balanchine’s three-part masterpiece Jewels.

Emeralds moves at Fauré’s mesmerizing pace, while Rubies races like lightning through Stravinsky’s jazz-inflected capriccio. With its symphonic Tschaikovsky score, Diamonds venerates the regality of Balanchine’s classical heritage.

Program

Emeralds	(Fauré/Balanchine)
Rubies	(Stravinsky/Balanchine)
Diamonds	(Tschaikovsky/Balanchine)

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Emeralds (Fauré/Balanchine)

Emeralds floats at Fauré’s mesmerizing pace, evoking an underwater setting with delicate and pliable movement. The music was derived from Edmond Haraucourt’s Shylock, a French verse adaptation of Shakespeare’s Merchant of Venice.

Rubies (Stravinsky/Balanchine)

Rubies sends its dancers racing across the stage like lightning to Stravinsky’s jazz-inflected piano capriccio, emphasized by a sharp attack and sassy style.

Diamonds (Tschaikovsky/Balanchine)

With its symphonic Tschaikovsky score, Diamonds exudes the regality of Balanchine’s native Russia for an elegant and romantic experience.

Our 2024 New York City Ballet & The Philadelphia Orchestra residencies are made possible with support from DeCrescente, Mackey Auto Group and Kids in Free sponsor, Fenimore Asset Management, as well as, additional supporting corporate sponsors & individual contributors.

“Kids in Free” Presented by Fenimore Asset Management

Did you know?! Children 12 and under are free on the lawn for Freihofer’s Saratoga Jazz Festival and all performances of New York City Ballet and The Philadelphia Orchestra (excluding movie nights, and An Evening with John Legend, when they are 50% off).

Children 12 and under are also 50% off in amphitheater for Freihofer’s Saratoga Jazz Festival and all performances of New York City Ballet and The Philadelphia Orchestra (excluding An Evening with John Legend).

No tickets are required for Kids in Free admission with an accompanying adult ticket holder – go directly to the gate! Made possible by Fenimore Asset Management.

SPAC Amphitheater

Our main stage has a 25,000 person capacity with sheltered seats for 5,200 people and a sloping lawn for an additional 20,000 people.

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SPAC Amphitheater

SPAC Amphitheater Ground Rules

Applicable for classical events including New York City Ballet and The Philadelphia Orchestra. View Live Nation event ground rules here.

Permitted Items

Food, beverages, and disposable utensils.
Picnic blankets and breathable ground coverings.
Umbrellas and chairs are permitted, but will be restricted by sizing for use on the main amphitheater lawn, as follows:
- Lawn chairs must not exceed 43” when collapsed.
- Lawn chairs on the center amphitheater lawn must not exceed 26″ in height when opened.
- Only personal-sized umbrellas will be permitted on the lawn.
- NO tents of any size will be permitted on the amphitheater lawn.

Items Not Permitted

Plastic tarps
Tents are prohibited from the Amphitheater lawn.
Grills, cooking equipment, or any flame that uses a liquid, gas, or gel accelerant.
Laser pointers
Drones
Professional audio or video recording equipment
Cameras with detachable lenses
Bikes, rollerblades, skateboards, scooters, etc.
Pets (except ADA approved service animals)
Illegal drugs or substances
Weapons of any kind

Grounds:

To ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all SPAC visitors and staff, all containers and packages will be inspected. This includes coolers, baskets, tote bags, purses, diaper bags, strollers, and all other containers.Any item that is not permitted to come onto the SPAC grounds should be disposed of or returned to your vehicle.
Smoking is permitted on the SPAC grounds in designated areas only.Please ensure that all cigarette butts are disposed of properly.
Guests are welcome to bring blankets and umbrellas but please consider others around you- if your items are disruptive to others, you may be asked to remove them.
In the event that guests are unable to sit through the entire performance, please note that there is a grassy area behind the Julie Bonacio Family Pavilion with access to a video screen which would allow guests to continue watching the performance.

House:

Beverages are permitted in the amphitheater, but food is not.
As a courtesy to the performers and the audience, latecomers won’t be seated until the earliest appropriate opportunity in the performance at the discretion of the House Staff.
Please turn off or silence all mobile devices prior to the start of the program.Texting and making calls in the theater is not allowed. Should an emergency arise in which you must use a mobile device, we ask that you step outside of the theater to avoid disturbing other guests.
Video, photography, audio, or cell phone recording during performances is prohibited.
SPAC has a zero-tolerance policy for harassment of any kind, including but not limited to race, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender presentation, sexual orientation, age, ability, religion, and citizenship. Harassment includes but is not limited to stalking, verbal or physical intimidation, offensive verbal comments, physical assault and/or battery, inappropriate physical contact, and unwelcome physical attention. If you are made to feel uncomfortable or unsafe, please immediately report any concerns to SPAC staff or security personnel so appropriate action can be taken.

All SPAC ground rules are subject to change. By entering the SPAC grounds, guests agree to abide by the rules listed above. Management reserves the right to modify these rules or can request to see the contents of any belongings brought on property at their discretion. We appreciate your cooperation in maintaining the utmost levels of safety and convenience for our guests and staff.

Where to Stay

Whether you’re visiting from out of town, or want to stay the night nearby after an event, Saratoga Springs has a place waiting for you. As part of our commitment to the community, SPAC is proud to collaborate with preferred hotel partners to offer the best experience to our guests.

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Group Sales

Experience SPAC together! From groups of friends and family to corporate outings, senior centers, summer camps, and arts schools, we can curate a special experience for your group of 10 or more. We offer discounts, flexible options and can work with your group leader to tailor your needs for a memorable day.

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