Kaysta

I just added on tickets for Manon for Vishneva's 10th anniversary performance. Given that I already spent money on five other shows this ABT season, I didn't want to spend alot of money and ended up in the dress circle boxes. Hopefully I'll be able to see most of the stage.

Anyone have an opinion on Ms. Part in the role of Kitri? I will get the chance to see her in three roles this spring, as part of my subscription series. Kitri in Don Q, Nikiya in La Bayadere, and O/O in Swan Lake. Haven't heard much about her Kitri.

Julie with Zach in After the Rain - why we will all miss her.

Just gorgeous. I'm looking forward to seeing it. Wish I could get to D.C to see Midsummer Night's Dream, but I just put out a lot of money for my ABT subscription.

http://philadelphiadance.org/blog/2014/04/04/pennsylvania-ballet-principal-dancer-julie-diana-to-retire/

Her last performance with PA will be mid-May. Definitely want to see her dance one last time. It's a loss for the company.

I've never seen her dance but she's cast as Cinderella for my subscription series. Can't wait to see her dance.

Thanks so much, that is super helpful! Especially regarding Giselle and the sides! I think I'm happy with my seats, I'm on the right side, boxes 10 or 12, front row.

From researching online, I've read the side parterre and grand tier boxes tend to have a partial view of the stage. Does this hold true for the boxes that are closer to center, providing the seats are in the front row?

This is my first time subscribing and my seats are all relatively close to center, but now I'm worried half the stage won't be visible. I'm fine with missing a little part of the stage, like the back corner on one side, but not half the stage.

Thanks in advance!

Thanks! I'm excited to have found this forum. Unfortunately my friends and family don't share my interest, so its nice to find others who feel the same way I do!

I've recently become obsessed with ballet. Growing up, we couldn't afford dance lessons (so I have no dance experience), but I've always been intrigued by dance. So far I've seen Jewels and Coppelia at the PA Ballet, but have just signed up for a subscription for ABT and I can't wait until May!

I'm excited to learn more about this amazing art form!