Robbins, Balanchine & Peck
New York City Ballet
Friday • Jul 11, 2025 • 2:00pmSaturday • Jul 12, 2025 • 7:30pm
Spellbinding and kinetic masterworks by Jerome Robbins and George Balanchine accompany a SPAC premiere by Justin Peck.
Embark on a journey that takes you from iconic classic ballets to the excitement and innovation of new choreography. This program opens with audience-favorite The Four Seasons by Robbins, followed by the signature Balanchine leotard ballet Stravinsky Violin Concerto. Closing the program is Mystic Familiar, an exhilarating SPAC premiere by Justin Peck and the creators of The Times Are Racing.
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Program
The Four Seasons
Choreography: Jerome Robbins
Music: Giuseppe Verdi
Stravinsky Violin Concerto
Choreography: George Balanchine
Music: Igor Stravinsky
Mystic Familiar*
Choreography: Justin Peck
Music: Dan Deacon
*Indicates a SPAC premiere
The Four Seasons, an audience favorite set to Verdi’s vibrant melodies that translates the seasons into frosty flirtation, springtime awakening, sultry revelry, and autumnal bacchanal.
Stravinsky Violin Concerto, one of Balanchine’s signature works. The outer sections are carefully woven masterpieces of symmetry that encompass two of Balanchine’s most ingenious and unique pas de deux.
Mystic Familiar by NYCB Resident Choreographer Justin Peck is set to an original score by composer, recording artist, and performer Dan Deacon, who also provided the score for Peck’s heralded 2017 ballet The Times Are Racing. The set design features a backdrop by the Los Angeles-based visual artist Eamon Ore-Giron, whose work was featured in the 2024 Whitney Biennial. The costumes are by fashion designer and co-founder of Opening Ceremony, Humberto Leon.
New York City Ballet performance photos © Erin Baiano and Paul Kolnik. Justin Peck portrait © Ryan Pfluger.
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.
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 (compostable, plastic, reusable, etc).
- 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
- Metal utensils
- 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.
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.