Event Details

American Repertory Ballet, New Jersey’s premier contemporary ballet troupe, returns for to SOPAC with an evening of repertoire pieces and a world premiere.

The program features two works by renowned American choreographer Twyla Tharp-- Sinatra Suite, set to the tunes of New Jersey native Frank Sinatra, and Baker’s Dozen, which features the music of Willie “the Lion” Smith, a jazz legend and native of Newark. Also, in celebration of his tenth year as Artistic Director, Graham Lustig presents a new company piece, as well as the World Premiere of a new work by Kirk Peterson, the Artistic Director of ABT II.

Witness first hand why American Repertory Ballet is considered one of the state’s leading arts organizations.

7PM  Pre-Performance Discussion
Join American Repertory Ballet Artistic Director Graham Lustig and ABT II Artistic Director Kirk Peterson for a pre-performance discussion and learn about American Repertory Ballet, as well as the inspiration behind Peterson's new work Roses and Clover.

Roses and Clover  World Premiere
Choreography by Kirk Peterson
Music recorded by The Puppini Sisters
Lighting Design by Joseph Spratt
Costume Design by Sarah Romagnoli

Baker’s Dozen
Choreography by Twyla Tharp
Music by Willie “The Lion” Smith
Music recorded by Dick Hyman
Original Lighting Design by Jennifer Tipton
Original Costume Design by Santo Loquasto
Staged by Elaine Kudo

Sinatra Suite
Choreography by Twyla Tharp
Music recorded by Frank Sinatra
Original Lighting Design by Jennifer Tipton
Original Costume Design by Oscar de la Renta
Staged by Elaine Kudo

Rhapsodia
Choreography by Graham Lustig
Music by Rachmaninoff, Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini
Music Arrangement with Boosey & Hawkes, Inc., publisher and copyright owner
Lighting Design by Joseph Spratt
Costume Design by Graham Lustig and Sarah Romagnoli



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