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New Jersey Ballet Announces A Riveting 2024-2025 Season Featuring Masterpieces By Renowned Choreographers Including Twyla Tharp, George Balanchine, Jerome Robbins, And A World Premiere by Harrison Ball

originally published: 10/04/2024


Murder Ballades Ilse Kapteyn and Felipe Valentini

(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- New Jersey Ballet (NJB) has announced its eagerly anticipated 2024-2025 Season, featuring a dazzling array of works by celebrated choreographers including George Balanchine, Jerome Robbins, Twyla Tharp, Justin Peck, Peter Martins, Lauren Lovette, and a World Premiere by former New York City Ballet principal dancer Harrison Ball.

Artistic Director Maria Kowroski has curated a season of exceptional performances, highlighting new and exciting works, which significantly raise the level of dance in New Jersey. Among the season’s highlights are George Balanchine's Serenade, which recently celebrated its 90th anniversary since its premiere in 1935, and Jerome Robbins' In the Night, performed with live piano accompaniment.

Ms. Kowroski became Acting Artistic Director of New Jersey Ballet in November 2021 and Artistic Director in September 2022. Under Ms. Koworski's directorship, a new work was commissioned and choreographed by former New York City Ballet principal dancer Harrison Ball with costumes by fashion designer Zac Posen. Most recently Ms. Kowroski won an Emmy as Creative Director for New Jersey Ballet’s 2022 marketing video.

In April 2025, the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) will present NJB in the Victoria Theater on April 24- 25. The program will feature Twyla Tharp's Nine Sinatra Songs and the highly anticipated World  Premiere by former New York City Ballet principal dancer Harrison Ball, marking his second world premiere for NJB.

The Ballet’s Spring Gala will be held on April 24, 2025 at NJPAC, with further details to be announced soon.




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As the Resident Ballet Company at the Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) in Morristown, NJB will present: 

* Creative Forces on Friday, November 8 featuring Justin Peck’s Murder Ballades, Jerome Robbins’ In the Night and more. 

* The Nutcracker from December 13 through December 26, 2024. NJB and MPAC will present 14 performances of New Jersey’s holiday favorite, The Nutcracker, with the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra 

* Masterpieces in Motion on Saturday, March 15, 2025 featuring George Balanchine’s Concerto Barocco and Tarantella and more 

* Once Upon A Time, a family friendly program on Sunday, March 23, 2025 featuring excerpts from Swan LakeRomeo & Juliet and Sleeping Beauty 

* Timeless Masterpieces on Saturday, May 17, and Sunday, May 18, 2025 featuring Swan Lake Act II and George Balanchine’s Serenade and Rubies 

R&J Dancer Denise Parungao




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NJB will return to Two River Theater in Red Bank on Saturday, November 16, 2024 with Creative Forces, featuring Justin Peck's Murder Ballades, Jerome Robbins' In the Night and more.

On February 22, 2025, NJB will return to the New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC) for two performances with Masterpieces in Motion, including George Balanchine's Concerto Barocco and Tarantella, Jerome Robbins' In the Night and Peter Martins’ Hallelujah Junction

NJB will present its annual performance of The Nutcracker at BergenPAC in Englewood on December 7-8, 2024 followed by Once Upon A Time on Sunday, April 6, 2025 a family friendly production featuring excerpts from Swan LakeRomeo & Juliet and Sleeping Beauty

In partnership with the Union County Performing Arts Center in Rahway, NJB will present two Sensory Friendly programs: The Nutcracker on Sunday, December 1, and Once Upon A Time on March 30, 2025.  Both Sensory Programs are one hour in length.

2024-2025 Season Performances 

November 8, 2024 @ 7:30pm - Creative Forces: Peck, Robbins and more. Mayo Performing Arts Center, Morristown, NJ. Click here for tickets and more information.

November 16, 2024 @ 2:00pm & 7:30pm - Creative Forces: Peck, Robbins and more Two River Theater, Red Bank, NJ. Click here for tickets and more information.

December 1, 2024 @ 3:00pm – The Nutcracker: Sensory Friendly, One hour performance Union County Performing Arts Center, Rahway, NJ. Click here for tickets and more information.

Swan Lake Se Hyun Jin 2022

December 7 @1:00pm & 4:30pm and December 8 @1:00pm & 4:30pm – The Nutcracker. Bergen Performing Arts Center, Englewood, NJ. Click here for tickets and more information.

December 13 - 26, 2024 Times Vary – The Nutcracker with New Jersey Symphony Orchestra Mayo Performing Arts Center, Morristown, NJ. Click here for tickets and more information.




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February 22, 2025 @ 2:00pm & 7:30pm - Masterworks in Motion: Balanchine, Martins and more. New Brunswick Performing Arts Center, New Brunswick, NJ. Click here for tickets and more information.

March 15, 2025 @ 7:30pm - Masterworks in Motion: Balanchine and more. Mayo Performing Arts Center, Morristown, NJ. Click here for tickets and more information.

March 30, 2025 @ 2:00pm - Once Upon A Time: Sensory Friendly, One hour performance Union County Performing Arts Center, Rahway, NJ. Tickets will be on sale soon.

April 6, 2025 @ 2:00pm - Once Upon A Time. Bergen Performing Arts Center, Englewood, NJ. Tickets will be on sale soon.

May 17, 2025 @7:30pm and May 18, 2025 @2:00pm - Timeless Masterpieces: Swan Lake Act II, George Balanchine’s Serenade and Rubies. Mayo Performing Arts Center, Morristown, NJ. Click here for tickets and more information.

New Jersey Ballet is committed to enriching lives through the joy of ballet. With a rich history of artistic excellence, NJB continues to captivate audiences with its innovative programming and dedication to the art of dance.

New Jersey Ballet is grateful for the generous support from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts, the State of New Jersey, The Shubert Foundation, The Kosloski Family Foundation, EJ Grassmann Trust, Union Foundation, The Achelis & Bodman Foundation, The Hyde & Watson Foundation, The John & Barbara Vogelstein Foundation, PNC Foundation, Columbia Bank Foundation, The George A. Ohl, Jr. Trust, The Wallerstein Foundation and the numerous individuals and corporations who support New Jersey Ballet's mission.


 

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