Swan Lake, Fancy Free & Firebird

New York City Ballet

Friday • Jul 21, 2023 – Saturday • Jul 22, 2023

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Get swept away into worlds of magic, beauty, and celebration with three renowned story ballets featuring the choreography of George Balanchine and Jerome Robbins.

Program

Swan Lake (Tschaikovsky/Balanchine)

Fancy Free (Bernstein/Robbins)

Firebird (Stravinsky/Balanchine, Robbins)

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Swan Lake (Tschaikovsky/Balanchine)

Distilling the classic story ballet Swan Lake into a drama-packed one-act work, Balanchine expertly depicts the rapture, heartache, and woe of two doomed lovers and the evil that thwarts their romance.

Fancy Free (Bernstein/Robbins)

Jerome Robbins’ first choreographed ballet and collaboration with composer Leonard Bernstein, Fancy Free is the precursor to Broadway’s On the Town, presenting three sailors and their escapades on shore leave in Manhattan. Fancy Free put Robbins on the map as someone who had a clear eye for creating compelling movement, a deft hand at telling a story, and a creative vision that was unique in the world of theater.

Firebird (Stravinsky/Balanchine, Robbins)

Dressed in painter Marc Chagall’s exquisite sets and costumes, Firebird illustrates an enchanting Russian fairytale and the fantastical creatures of its strange world. New York City Ballet first presented Firebird in1949 at City Center, with choreography by George Balanchine, scenery and costumes by Chagall, and Maria Tallchief in the leading role. In 1970, the choreography was redesigned and became a collaboration between Balanchine and Jerome Robbins, the latter being responsible for the episode with Kastchei the Wizard and his subjects.

New York City Ballet Casting Call – 2023 Children’s Auditions

New York City Ballet is seeking 14 local children, ages 9-12, for non-dancing roles in Firebird by George Balanchine and Jerome Robbins.

Auditions will be held virtually and must be submitted by March 31.

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Children who are selected will appear in NYCB’s performances of Firebird at SPAC on July 21 at 7:30pm and July 22 at 2:00pm.

New York City Ballet and The Philadelphia Orchestra 2023 residencies are made possible in part by funding from DeCrescente & Mackey Auto Group as well as additional supporting corporate sponsors & individual contributors.

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

Guests entering SPAC via Route 50 bridge

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SPAC Amphitheater Ground Rules

Applicable for Freihofer’s Saratoga Jazz Festival and classical events including, New York City Ballet and The Philadelphia Orchestra.

Permitted Items

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

Items Not Permitted

Glass containers
Plastic tarps
Lawn chairs over 43” when collapsed
Tents are prohibited on amphitheater lawn
Grills or cooking equipment
Laser pointers
Drones
Professional audio or video recording equipment
Cameras with detachable lenses
Bikes, rollerblades, skateboards, scooters, etc.
Animals (except ADA approved service animals)
Illegal drugs or substances
Weapons of any kind

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.

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