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33 minutes ago, Wonders said:

Would be interesting to go back through the archives and count the number of all-white casts and creative teams that have performed/created productions at ABT, even if the season announcement or program didn't explicitly state that it was an all-white affair. 

Precisely. 

Did anyone see see Teuscher/Bell on Saturday night? 
Hope everyone enjoyed the Met season, I’m curious to see what’s in store for the fall.. 

Jonathan Klein needs to be promoted yesterday, frankly.

Trenary technique wise was pretty exquisite. I agree that her and Royal although very sweet maybe lacked the bone chilling/passionate/tragic element. Of course it’s not only new for them both but also a bit of a last minute partnership.

It was a lovely curtain call. Can’t believe it’s the last day of the season!

2 minutes ago, ABT Fan said:

The discount code ABTPRIDE works on a lot of the seats. I got one for this performance myself. Code doesn’t work on the most expensive seats it seems, but orchestra down front on the side for example does.

I believe ABTFRIEND works in the center of the orchestra also, if that’s helpful for anyone. 

52 minutes ago, JuliaJ said:

Wonderful R&J last night. Teuscher gave a vulnerable, dramatic performance with more fluidity in her movement that I expected (and her issues with flexibility weren't really a problem with this choreography). She is ten years older than Bell but was convincingly innocent and youthful. And is there any dancer in NYC with more beautiful épaulement? She's had an amazing season and is suddenly a dancer I want to seek out more. Bell was also great, very boyish, and was technically strong although maybe a bit more careful than usual. There have been mysterious reports of him being injured this season, and I saw no clear evidence of that, although I've seen him give more "wow!" performances in the past. The balcony scene was just stunning. Partnering was smooth throughout. These two have good chemistry together and I hope the company continues to pair them together. They are performing again on Saturday if anyone is still deciding on a cast to see. 

Garegin Pogassian was very good as Mercutio. Mostly clean dancing, convincing acting. He's a very small guy. Loved Forster as Tybalt. Sung Woo Han also great as Benvolio with lovely long lines. 

Lovely! I enjoyed Bell in Swan Lake. I wonder if they would be worth seeing on Sat vs now Trenary and Royal, hmm, maybe I’ll look at what seats are available..

I did not attend opening night. My first R&J and first time seeing Cornego will be on Sat! I hope I chose at least half decent seats.. (this is my first season seeing ABT and going to the Met, seen NYCB many times)

Hope anyone who is attending tonight and the rest of the week enjoys and is generous enough to share their thoughts  Recently discovered this forum and I’m so impressed with you all!

6 minutes ago, ABT Fan said:

I'd say that sure sounds like it!

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