(FLORHAM PARK, NJ) -- New Jersey Ballet has announced the lineup for the 2023-24 season - its 65th Anniversary Season, which features over thirty captivating performances across seven venues throughout New Jersey. Marking this milestone, the Company will showcase a diverse repertoire, including iconic works by Jerome Robbins and George Balanchine, Justin Peck and Harrison Ball, as well as a world premiere by Lauren Lovette.
The anniversary season kicks off in November with an exciting program titled A Night On the Town at Two River Theater in Red Bank on Saturday, November 4 and Sunday, November 5 and at Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) in Morristown on Friday, November 17. Audiences will be enthralled by Jerome Robbins' timeless ballet Fancy Free and George Balanchine's vibrant masterpiece Rubies, showcasing the extraordinary talent and versatility of New Jersey Ballet's dancers.
On Sunday, November 12, New Jersey Ballet returns to The Lackland Performing Arts Center at Centenary College in Hackettstown to present Once Upon A Time. This family ballet takes the audience on a comical tour through some of classical ballet’s greatest stories including Swan Lake, Romeo & Juliet and The Sleeping Beauty.
Continuing the Company’s tradition of spreading holiday cheer, New Jersey Ballet's beloved production of Nutcracker will enchant audiences at three venues. The magical production will grace the stage at Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC) in Englewood from Saturday, December 2 to Sunday, December 3; Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC) for a Sensory Friendly Performance on Sunday, December 10; and MPAC for an incredible 13 performances accompanied by the magnificent New Jersey Symphony Orchestra. Families and ballet enthusiasts alike can experience the magic of this beloved classic.
In March, New Jersey Ballet returns to MPAC with a program featuring George Balanchine's mesmerizing Concerto Barocco, an exquisite blend of classical ballet and Baroque music. Audiences will be transported to a world of elegance and grace as the company's dancers bring this stunning work to life. More great works will be announced soon.
April brings the full-length fairy tale classic, The Sleeping Beauty, a ballet masterpiece loved by audiences of all ages. New Jersey Ballet will grace the stage once again at bergenPAC on Sunday, April 21, captivating spectators with this beloved fairy tale brought to life through breathtaking dancing by New Jersey Ballet’s world-class dancers.
Excitement builds in April as New Jersey Ballet makes its highly anticipated debut performance at the New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC). This landmark event marks an expansion of the company's reach, bringing their exceptional artistry and craftsmanship to an even wider audience. The Company will present A Night On the Town featuring Jerome Robbins’ Fancy Free and George Balanchine’s Rubies.
In May, New Jersey Ballet returns to the prestigious New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) for its Spring Gala and two performances showcasing a dynamic program featuring Murder Ballades by Justin Peck, Harrison Ball's captivating Purcell Suite and a World Premiere by former New York City Ballet principal dancer and resident choreographer at Paul Taylor Dance Company, Lauren Lovette. This innovative performance will be an unforgettable celebration of the Company's commitment to pushing boundaries and nurturing the next generation of choreographic talent.
Closing the Company’s 65th Anniversary Season, New Jersey Ballet returns to MPAC in Morristown with another spellbinding performance of The Sleeping Beauty, presenting audiences with a grand finale that epitomizes the Ballet’s commitment to excellence and artistic vision.
"We are excited to celebrate our 65th Anniversary Season with this extraordinary lineup of performances across New Jersey," says Maria Kowroski, Artistic Director. "From beloved classics to innovative new works, we aim to captivate and inspire audiences of all ages. This season is a testament to our enduring commitment to artistic excellence and the vibrant future of ballet in New Jersey."
For more information about New Jersey Ballet's 65th Anniversary Season, including performance dates, venues, and ticket sales, please visit www.njballet.org.
New Jersey Ballet gratefully acknowledges the following institutional partners: New Jersey State Council on the Arts, Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation, Shubert Foundation,The Hyde & Watson Family Foundation, Princeton Area Community Foundation, E.J. Grassmann Trust, Union Foundation.
For more than half a century, New Jersey Ballet has thrilled audiences from Bergen to Cape May with top quality professional ballet and has given hundreds of thousands of adults and children their first introduction to ballet and inspired in many a lifelong love of the arts.
The founding of New Jersey Ballet created a profound change in the cultural landscape of New Jersey. Over the years, New Jersey Ballet has brought the magic of dance theatre to countless students, little children, senior citizens and adults of all ages. During its 26 week season, New Jersey Ballet performs a variety of works from classical, contemporary and jazz ballet at 10 venues throughout the state, and has toured nationally and around the world.
