NinaFan

I agree. He is quite amazing for his age. He was gorgeous as Romeo last year, and he just keeps getting better. Looking forward to his Sleeping Beauty. As far as Shevchenko, Wow! And to think, we could have been seeing these gorgeous performances with her instead of a her being wasted as a flower girl year after year.... I also loved Boylston/Simkin's SL, and was so happy to see him back on the stage!

Looks like they made more changes to the casting. I haven't checked anything else, but I see that Vasiliev is no longer listed for Spartacus.

IMO Whiteside was an ideal and handsome prince. He partnered beautifully and danced his solos with clarity and finesse.

I found him lacking in Manon as well. He just isn't the dancer he was pre-injury. That being said, he's still a wonderful and caring partner.

Spectacular in every way! Just coming off three days of Swan Lakes (Shevchenko/Whiteside, Teuscher/Bell and Boylston/Simkin), and trying to catch up on non ballet related stuff, so I'm keeping this short and sweet. Boylston and Simkin have a wonderful rapport, and they performed Swan Lake ballet beautifully. I've seen all of their Swan Lakes over the years, and they continue to outdo themselves. Boylston is a very strong dancer, and both her Odette and Odile were stunning as were her thrilling fouettes. You'd never have known Simkin was coming off an injury as he danced exquisitely. I was so happy to see him back after his injury. BTW- Hammoudi was out again, this time with Sebastian subbing for his Von Rothbart (Royal subbed on Tuesday night). Sebastian appears to be getting more comfortable with the role. It was a gorgeous performance by the leads and supporting cast.

Yes. I've turned in seats for sold out performances which then re-appear on the seat map.

Let's hope not. But you have to wonder why ABT would expose so many dancers and stagehands to the flu when all they had to do was have Lane dance the entire ballet.

Whether they speak up or not, it's selfish to put your fellow dancers in jeopardy. The flu is contagious and the last thing Cornejo needs is to get sick after coming back from injury.

Thank you for posting!

No one wants it, but it happens to dancers, opera singers etc. who withdraw from performances more than the norm. Vishneva seemed to cancel a lot, but I would have been upset if she chose to dance half a performance. Just like opera goers who would have been upset if Pavarotti sang half of an opera.

Guess I'm confused by the point you are making.

That's right...it was Kochetkova! I had forgotten that!

Agreed I've never attended a performance where a dancer was sick before the performance and chose which sections to dance. They withdraw completely.

They gave her a shot at SL two years ago and she was positively gorgeous. Why she hasn't been cast again is an absolute mystery.

I imagine it's difficult when things go awry since it's all happening so quickly. Here's hoping Seo and LaMarche gets this resolved before her next performance. By the way, thank you for your detailed review of last night.

I would find it strange if the conductor did not work with Seo prior to her performance. I've attended many rehearsals where the conductor works with the ballerina to get the timing just right. Some want slower, some want faster.... I wasn't at her performance, but it sounds like she had an off night, even with an awkwardly timed bow. Is it possible that she planned to do the fouettes at a different speed, but wasn't able to manage them in performance?

I saw Shevchenko/Whiteside's Swan Lake last year and Whiteside was wonderful, plus they have great chemistry. Have fun tonight. I can't wait!

canbelto - I attend NYCB frequently, as well as the Joyce, but I think I've only seen her at ABT performances. She stands out as she is just as gorgeous as when she was dancing with ABT.

CTballetfan and Canbelto - So that makes at least three Manon's for Irina. Speaking of Simkin, I hope he is well enough to dance on Thursday. ABT still has him listed.......

I saw yesterday’s matinee with Boylston/Hallberg. I thought Bolyston was positively stunning as Manon. Her dancing and portrayal were superb. Hallberg is still a terrific partner, but his solos were not especially exciting, nor was there much elevation. I found Cornjeo far better, even coming off his injury. As we know, Hallberg is just not the same dancer since being sidelined some years ago. That being said, he still partnered Boylston beautifully. As some others have mentioned on BA, he had some peculiar facial expressions throughout the performance. I really loved Hoven yesterday. While he was good in his debut Tuesday night, yesterday was even better. He has definitely become more comfortable in the role. Shevchenkco was priceless as Lescaut’s mistress, and a particular shout out to Hammoudi who was marvelous as Monsieur GM! The audience gave an immediate, and well deserved standing ovation. As an aside, Irina Dvorovenko was at the performance yesterday. Next on to my three Swan Lakes!

Totally agree on both counts! Shevchenko is by far the best O/O, and I would love to see Lane given another chance. That being said, I am still seeing three SL's.

I thought Lane was gorgeous as Manon on Tuesday night, and Cornejo made for a superb Des Grieux. Lane was absolutely stunning and she hit every dramatic nuance and gesture. By the last scene I was totally exhausted and my heart was breaking for them both. The audience went absolutely wild which was well deserved.

As we all know, sometimes one dancer brings out the best in another. IMO Bell brings out the best in Teuscher. But that's my opinion of course.

I have the same three SL casts. Based on their chemistry in R&J, I think Bell is going to be a great Siegfried for Teuscher.

I thought the same thing. I can't make any sense of it since the program information is so nebulous. My guess is that the Joyce wasn't provided with very much information. I've noticed that they sometimes add information details as received.