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There is something so special about Joseph Gordon's carriage, that I would buy a ticket simply to see him stand in fifth position for an entire ballet.

Agree, but for Part 2 of her review, which focuses almost entirely on Balanchine's sexual life, preferences, proclivities. I'm giving my granddaughter a copy of the book as a gift and wanted to include the Acocella review, but now I'm thinking of giving her only Part 1 of the review. In the book, the sexual stuff is spread out and in context, whereas in Part 2 of the review it has a spotlight on it.

Since Shevchenko's promotion to Principal, I have thought of her as a world-class ballerina, but unless she dances more in major roles, I'm afraid she's going to be left behind. Both Bayadere and Corsaire have the kind of roles that keep a dancer in performance shape. As someone said above, she was kept too long in soloist purgatory. Please, do whatever it takes to keep those ballets in the repertory and give Shevchenko two performances of each. The more she dances, the better she'll get.

Side Parterre was my go-to section when I didn't want to spring for Center Orchestra. The Met never used to call these seats partial view, but they are definitely partial view. However, the loss of a sliver of the stage was made up for, for me, by being closer to the stage, which I always like. I used to sit in Box 5, splitting the difference between being close up and the partial view. As long as you're in the first row of side parterre, you should be fine. This gives you a chance to decide for yourself for future ticket purchases.

If ABT were to cast Simkin, I would definitely buy tickets to his performances.

Does anyone know if Simkin is joining another company or whether he will freelance as a guest artist around the world?

We will also be able to see this in Wheeldon's LWFC--coming to New York soon! In the old days, ABT would be only one week away....sigh.

MERDE!!!!

Thank you.

And why are the blueberries so named?

McKenzie's parting gift to ABT>

I am a subscriber, but I would definitely buy an extra ticket to see Trenary dance SL, in addition to the two SLs I'm already seeing. But if they were to cancel some of the LWFC performances, it would be a slap in the face to Wheeldon, which I can't imagine any company doing.

I totally agree. I was mesmerized by that video and watched it several times. Trenary is so versatile.

I have ADORED Stella Abrera since I first saw her as Lilac Fairy years ago. I am excited to see she has emerged as one of the most important ballerinas of her generation after an injury and an artistic director kept her away from the stage for too long. Best wishes, Stella! You will always shine!

So sorry to hear. Wishing you a speedy recovery.

Marcelo can do anything!

I saw Shayer dance Mercutio last summer and he was extremely sloppy in the role. I will never go to see him again,

I will miss you, Connor. Please keep posting on Instagram so we can continue to follow you. Whatever you do, I'm sure it will be interesting and inventive.

I think that Whiteside has improved greatly as a dancer since he joined ABT. It's amazing what exposure to better dancers can do to incentivize hard work.

Oh God, another "ballet" without dancing, like Jane Eyre. All I remember from Jane Eyre is Thomas Foster's leg extending quickly to impede someone's progress.

I haven't received my subscription packet in the mail, but I was able to renew by phone. The number for the box office is 212-362-6000.

ITA.

TBH, I'm not sorry to see Shayer go. There has been a great deal of support for him on BA, but when I saw him dance Mercutio in the Summer I found his dancing extremely sloppy. I thought that he was hired originally because he had a huge jump, but I didn't see that anymore. I'd like to see him find a company where he is valued, but IMHO, ABT isn't it.

WOW, Buddy!!!! Thanks for posting! I couldn't take my eyes off her.

I'm excited to see that Shevchenko is cast for opening night! Also Trenary as Titania. Also glad to see Zimmi Coker and other upcoming corps members getting noticeable casting. Can hardly wait until tickets go on sale. Helping me accept the coming of the end of summer.