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March 13 Gala promises exciting program
by Author Name 6:45pm February 18 2010
The audience at this year's Gala will visit the legendary Forbidden City, check out a Jazz Age ballroom, and a take a walk through Central Park -- all without leaving their seats in NJPAC's Prudential Hall. The Three Riddles of Turandot by celebrated Chinese-American choreographer Nai-Ni Chen, was applauded in The Star-Ledger as "a ballet of compelling mystery and emotional depth...a significant addition to NJ Ballet's repertoire."
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by Author Name 7:57pm January 28 2010
New Jersey Ballet is New Jersey's favorite dance company. The JerseyArts.com 2009 People's Choice results make it official. Thanks to all who voted.
Read More.51st Anniversary Gala set for March 13
by Author Name 9:49pm January 27 2010
This year’s celebration honors a great friend of the arts, Robert Steinbaum, publisher of the NJ Law Journal and guiding force behind New Jersey Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts. The evening will begin at 6 pm with cocktails, followed by a performance at 7 and dinner at 9. New Jersey Ballet will perform works introduced this season as well as a selection of audience favorites. Hosts for the evening: CBS2 News Co-Anchor Kristine Johnson&
... Read More.39th Season of Nutcracker at Paper Mill
by Author Name 2:19am December 08 2009
This year marks the 39th season of New Jersey Ballet’s production of everyone’s favorite ballet -- Nutcracker. The first performance took place in 1971 at Paper Mill Playhouse, with Edward Villella (then a star with New York City Ballet) as the Cavalier.
After 750 performances, more than 5,000 dancers and children, and a million viewers, New Jersey Ballet’s production of Nutcracker, has become a cherished holiday tradition with
... Read More.Saturday, November 7, to feature dance from around the world
by Author Name 7:32pm September 14 2009
The season opener at The Community Theatre will be a virtual world tour of dance, which will take New Jersey Ballet to China, Cuba, Brazil, France, Russia and the United States. Highlights include the world premiere of The Three Riddles of Turandot, a new ballet by acclaimed Chinese-American choreographer Nai Ni Chen. The new work will explore the classic tale of a princess, her would-be suitor and the riddles that hold the key to her
2009-2010 Season Announced
by Author Name 11:05pm September 10 2009
The new season schedule is filled with premieres, revivals and celebrations. Among the highlights is the November 7 Opening Night at The Community Theatre; the company’s return to Kean University in March; and the big 51st Anniversary festivities on Saturday March 13 at NJPAC.
There is no better way to introduce children to the magic of dance theatre than NJB’s productions for Kids and FamiliesSM. There are no fewer than five opport
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