I agree! Living in Utah, I know I'll never see NYCB live. During Nutcracker, and the fall and springs seasons, I check in on this board at least twice a day. Fortunately, Ballet West (I live very near Salt Lake City,) does perform Balanchine works from time to time. Next month, they are performing an evening of early Balanchine works in honor of the 100th anniversary of Diaghilev's Ballet Russe. Prodigal Son, Apollo, and Le Chant du Rossignal are on the bill. I will be there on November 2nd with bells on! I don't, however, care for Ballet West's Nutcracker (William Christensen.) I've seen it twice, and twice is enough for me.