rkoretzky

Are there dates for the fall season ? 

Would they need permission from the Balanchine Trust to change the name? They changed Tzigane completely. 

Good evening meunier fan. I didn't get a chance to make that phone call today but I see you did! Would you please share what you learned? Feel free to PM me if you'd prefer. 

Novice123 I would call them and explain. You have nothing to lose. If there is any sense of customer service and rewarding loyalty there might be a possibility of making a change. 
 

I am calling when I get a chance for some clarification before I proceed. 

17 minutes ago, matilda said:

I interpret that as "standard package" subscribers can renew their previous $38 subscriptions at that rate, but not flex subscribers (since those require starting a new subscription each year.)

I'm sure you're right. It stinks. 
 

I suspect that those of us with flex subs (terrific for out of towners!) that apparently aren't "real" subscribers will not be able to add tickets at a lower price. My memory is that you can add at your subscriber rate or higher. 

Most egregious is that there was no email or heads up about this major change. Did anyone else complete the survey a few days ago? Getting the season announcement shortly after the survey seemed that my requests were answered immediately! I'd have some different comments now. 
 

Remember the death of 4RS? Backfired in a big way and had to be resurrected. 
 

NYCB, don't punish loyalty. 

8 minutes ago, matilda said:

The $38 tickets will still be available... they are just going up to $40, which is not a big increase. On the website's "Subscribe" page under the "best pricing" tab:

"The preferred subscriber rate does not apply for Nutcracker or specially priced performances. 2022-23 Season $38 tickets and 2023-24 Season $40 tickets are not discounted and are only available for subscription renewals, not available for new subscription sales or location changes."

What I would do as a price-saving hack, if I were in the shoes of some of you, is get the minimum number of flex subscription tickets (only 3, but 6 if you want free exchanges) for the lowest price of $73. Then, as a subscriber, you have early access to add-on tickets and can buy a bunch of $40 tickets for other shows. Or, you can just wait until single tickets go on sale. 

 

Thank you so much for pointing this out. But--I'm confused. Are $40 (a very fair price) tickets  available to renewing subscribers? Because I certainly don't see that option. I'd be grabbing those right now! 

1 hour ago, vipa said:

I used to be a subscriber, but haven't been since pandemic. I'm considering it again driven by how great the coming season looks, but am not totally convinced of the advantages. I've never had a problem getting a ticket for a performance I want to see. I also find good prices when they finally open the third ring often getting front row seats. Is there a great reason to subscribe? 

Not this year with these price increases. I've had multiple flex subscriptions for years. My sub prices are doubled this year. Breaking my heart especially with that glorious fall season but I just won't commit to such an expense. I'll see what happens with the sections that aren't opened yet and hope Society NYCB doesn't disappear on top of this. 
 

We were given the gift of a beautiful season and with the other hand reasonable prices were taken away. 

3 hours ago, California said:

I heard about New York, but with a lot of visitors from New Jersey, Connecticut, and elsewhere, I wonder how this will work.

The excelsior pass is a convenient way to store your vaccine information but the CDC vaccine card will accomplish the same thing. 
 

In fact I’ve had my excelsior pass since February. I’ve been to quite a few events now and I’ve had to show it exactly once and that was when we decided to get free Krispy Kreme donuts. 
 

Unfortunately political pressure has caused almost every place to walk back vaccine documentation. We threw away our shot. 

Try again, Cobweb. I started shortly after 1 pm when I finished a meeting and by 2:30 I was completely frustrated. I got the same messages as you. I walked away from it and got a few things accomplished. Just checked in again a few minutes ago and the glitch seems to be fixed. I was able to get what I wanted for Maria and Gonzalo. We so luckily got to talk with gonzo during the fleeting SPAC 4 days and he charmed the pants off us—my husband as well. So we are going to be there for him. There aren’t an abundance of seats available but it’s far from sold out and 3rd and 4th rings aren’t even open. 
 

Psyched because opening night is on my subscription. Now let’s hope nycb follows the lead of met opera. 

The website is unclear. It states that he programs will be available for streaming for a limited time but doesn’t give any further details. The programs disappear from the calendar on the website so you can’t find them that way. I found MND on YouTube but I’d like to know for sure that they will all show up there. Can anyone shed light? 
 

it’s a terrific lineup. I have some other meetings this week. 😟

This is just shameful. Sickening really 

Oh could be. Thanks for information.  I was too lazy to look it up. I did note that the opera has replaced Monday evening performances with Sunday matinees for 2019-20. 

On 5/19/2019 at 9:43 AM, lostatthemet said:

To the person who was asking about TDF seats - last season I had decent luck with TDF (Orch row N, P, etc), but this season I'm striking out with the far back orchestra - last night I was row CC, and it was hard to see the stage.  I'm going to try rushing and see if I have better luck!  And I went ahead and shelled out for tickets to the Lane/Cornejo Manon and Corsaire.  I don't want to risk having crappy seats for those!

I had row O orchestra, seat 31 so quite far over but full view, last night. It was just fine. Just bought on TDF for the Tharp program. 

Tonight NYCB. May is glory month for NY ballet fans. What happens next year with ABT changed schedule? 

On 3/29/2019 at 4:37 PM, FPF said:

It looks like there are some very interesting things coming up next year.I'm particularly looking forward to the Haieff Divertimento, which I've never seen, as well as  the Sylvia PDD, which I've only seen on tape. I'm also really looking forward to the new Ratmansky, whatever it is. 

I think that the press release that Leah linked to is the only thing currently posted.

On 3/29/2019 at 4:28 PM, abatt said:

Where are the calendars for the new season?  I don't see them on the company website.

According to the PR on the NYCB website subscriptions go on sale today. So calendars should be available.....today. 

Last night, with an electrifying performance from Daniel Ulbricht and secure solid work from the entire cast of prodigal and then a luminous, transcendent performance of one of the most sublime Balanchine works was just what was needed to usher in a new era at NYCB. I’m grateful that pure circumstance led me to last night’s show. I found myself choking up at the humility and grace of Jon Stafford and Wendy Whalen in their curtain speech and I’m renewing my NYCB membership as my vote of confidence. 

Angel this won’t help you with nutcracker because NYCB has strict policies for the December cash cow (I say this with love, hoping to finally make it tomorrow and wish I could buy your tix for today but it just won’t Work). 

But if you have Broadway tickets you can’t use most theaters have a post date policy. Or sometimes you can transfer tickets. If I can help with how to do these things PM me. I’m dealing with family business today but will try to get back to you. 

Such a shame. 

December 21 matinee. Daniel Ulbricht debuts Cavalier. At last!!!!!😍

Hopefully there will be an announcement by the end of the year, coming quickly now, as was said. 

19 minutes ago, On Pointe said:

It matters big time.  Many of SAB's students are young children.  Distributing salacious photos of them could be considered trafficking in child pornography,  a serious Federal crime which can land perpetrators in prison for many years.  No one is making that accusation.

Right, no one. Including me. I was addressing the point that it matters not one bit whether someone is 18 or approaching 30, 40 or 80 for that matter. All adults have a right to and an expectation of privacy. 

1 minute ago, nanushka said:

Yes, everyone — including pornographic film actors!

Yes Nanushka, entirely correct. 

29 minutes ago, fordhambae said:

FORMER students. The lawsuit was written deliberately to invoke this exact response. These former students could easily be pushing 30 years old at the time of any of the alleged activities.

And that matters why? 30, 40, 50... everyone has an right to privacy and to the expectation that if they refuse to participate in something that refusal will be honored. 

These aren’t porn stars. They are  women who happen to work as ballet dancers. 

2 hours ago, BalanchineFan said:

I will look for the Nancy Goldner! Thank you for recommending it. I see that she has two books analyzing Balanchine ballets; Balanchine Variations, and More Balanchine Variations. I can't believe I don't have them already.

I enthusiastically add my recommendation for both volumes. They’re virtually a bible for Balanchine devotees and I refer to them constantly. 

Nancy gave a pretalk at SPAC a few years ago. I asked her if there would be a third. “Even More Balanchine Variations”. I’m thinking not. 😪

36 minutes ago, Helene said:

Thank you, @rkoretzky and @Rick!  I plead old age for this one .

🤗 I’d say your ability to lead this board speaks for itself. 

3 minutes ago, Helene said:

Does anyone know who the dancers are in Lovette's photo?

From left, India Bradley (new corps), tiler Peck, unity phelan, Lauren, and Miriam Miller. 

33 minutes ago, Rick said:

It’s from @the_real_elainetyger, one of the last few comments to Bouder’s post on Instagram. I can’t post a link and not sure that I can quote it without violating the forum’s rules. 

No need rick. Thank you, I found it.