rubies18 Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 [Admin Note: We've moved the recent Romeo and Juliet posts from the season thread to this dedicated thread.] Between Murphy and Shevchenko, which one would you recommend seeing as Juliet? I have never seen either, and know that Murphy is likely to retire soon, so I'm weighing that too. And I'm attending with a friend who is new to ballet. Link to comment
ba11et0mane Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 27 minutes ago, rubies18 said: Posting here since I don't see a thread for R+J yet. Between Murphy and Shevchenko, which one would you recommend seeing as Juliet? I have never seen either, and know that Murphy is likely to retire soon, so I'm weighing that too. And I'm attending with a friend who is new to ballet. there’s a video of shevchenko as juliet from summer 2022 met season on youtube. just search her name followed by romeo and juliet. should give you an idea of what her juliet is like. Link to comment
NinaFan Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 1 hour ago, rubies18 said: Posting here since I don't see a thread for R+J yet. Between Murphy and Shevchenko, which one would you recommend seeing as Juliet? I have never seen either, and know that Murphy is likely to retire soon, so I'm weighing that too. And I'm attending with a friend who is new to ballet. I'd recommend Shevchenko. Whichever you choose, I hope you enjoy the performance! Link to comment
matilda Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 Shevchenko's Romeo is Forster, who I'd choose over Whiteside. Plus, Murphy pulled out of Swan Lake this week due to a back issue (per her Instagram) so there's a chance she won't dance Juliet either. If Saturday night is an option, the Trenary/Cornejo pairing also sounds great. Link to comment
abatt Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 I agree with Matilda. Trenary Cornejo seems interesting. They have not danced this together in NYC (or anywhere?). Trenary was a very good Juliet. Link to comment
maps Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 (edited) On 7/14/2023 at 2:01 PM, abatt said: I agree with Matilda. Trenary Cornejo seems interesting. They have not danced this together in NYC (or anywhere?). Trenary was a very good Juliet. ABT: Romeo & Juliet Feb. 17, 2023 Digital Program | Kennedy Center (kennedy-center.org) Edited July 16, 2023 by maps + Link to comment
ABT Fan Posted July 16, 2023 Share Posted July 16, 2023 It's the last week already! Since Murphy and Stearns had to withdraw (or, partially withdraw for Stearns) from SL, we'll see if they're able to dance their respective R&J performances. Two side notes: thanks to California, we know that the Fall season will be announced this Wednesday. And, promotions have frequently been announced during the last week of the season (though Jaffe may change this up). So, we have a lot to (hopefully) look forward to this upcoming week. Link to comment
fondoffouettes Posted July 17, 2023 Share Posted July 17, 2023 (edited) Stella Abrera will be performing Lady Capulet, per Carlos Gonzalez's Instagram: Edited July 17, 2023 by fondoffouettes Link to comment
nanushka Posted July 18, 2023 Share Posted July 18, 2023 19 minutes ago, fondoffouettes said: Stella Abrera will be performing Lady Capulet, per Carlos Gonzalez's Instagram: I think reading this is the most excited I've been all season! (I really miss the old Met seasons. They were always among the best 8 weeks of the year. A real annual highlight. It's just not the same now.) Link to comment
MoMo Posted July 18, 2023 Share Posted July 18, 2023 18 minutes ago, fondoffouettes said: Stella Abrera will be performing Lady Capulet, per Carlos Gonzalez's Instagram: This is great news! This is one of Stella’s signature roles. Because of Covid, she did not get to have her deserved retirement ceremony. I hope ABT rectifies that! Link to comment
ABT Fan Posted July 18, 2023 Share Posted July 18, 2023 2 hours ago, fondoffouettes said: Stella Abrera will be performing Lady Capulet, per Carlos Gonzalez's Instagram: WOW! I wonder if Stella will perform this only on opening night or others too? (Please, oh please Stella, include Saturday night, too.) 1 hour ago, nanushka said: I think reading this is the most excited I've been all season! (I really miss the old Met seasons. They were always among the best 8 weeks of the year. A real annual highlight. It's just not the same now.) Completely agree. I just haven't been very excited this season. Link to comment
fondoffouettes Posted July 18, 2023 Share Posted July 18, 2023 11 hours ago, ABT Fan said: Completely agree. I just haven't been very excited this season. I'm afraid I feel the same way. Between the shortened season, limited repertoire, and lack of must-see casting, this is the most blah I've ever felt about an ABT season. I'm not sure how many more times I can sit through a so-so performance of that McKenzie Swan Lake. If they bring back Sleeping Beauty next year, that would definitely give me something to be excited about. Link to comment
abatt Posted July 18, 2023 Share Posted July 18, 2023 (edited) Swan Lake was the only thing that sold out almost every night. No discounts, no papering. Edited July 18, 2023 by abatt Link to comment
angelica Posted July 18, 2023 Share Posted July 18, 2023 2 hours ago, fondoffouettes said: Between the shortened season, limited repertoire, and lack of must-see casting, this is the most blah I've ever felt about an ABT season. I'm not sure how many more times I can sit through a so-so performance of that McKenzie Swan Lake. I'm relieved to know it's not just me. I was afraid I had lost my love of ballet. Link to comment
nycvillager Posted July 18, 2023 Share Posted July 18, 2023 Totally agree, only made it twice this season. I will save my money for the 75th anniversary NYCB season and hopefully some good programming by ABT in the fall. With summer travel and a shorter season with only 4 ballets, it just didn't work out this year. I would like to see to see either more than 4 ballets offered next year or if only 4, then some different ones. I think of when I used to plan to see 4 Giselle's in 4 days and now struggle to find casts I really want to see. Going to check out Aran Bell in R+J tonight, hoping it's a great performance! Link to comment
cobweb Posted July 18, 2023 Share Posted July 18, 2023 I am away for the summer and have missed the entire season. I wasn't sorry to miss LWFC, which I would not have seen even if I was in NY, but after reading so many reviews on here, I have been sorry not to be able to see Giselle, SL, or R&J. From all these reports, there are several dancers that I look forward to seeing sometime soon. Hoping for the best with the Fall programming! Link to comment
MoMo Posted July 18, 2023 Share Posted July 18, 2023 Joey Gorak is dancing Benvolio tonight and Blaine Hoven is dancing Paris. And of course, Stella Abrera as Lady Capulet and Carlos González in his debut as Mercutio. Should be a fun night! (Stella said she will dance Lady C. On Thursday again). Link to comment
balletlover08 Posted July 19, 2023 Share Posted July 19, 2023 1 hour ago, MoMo said: Joey Gorak is dancing Benvolio tonight and Blaine Hoven is dancing Paris. And of course, Stella Abrera as Lady Capulet and Carlos González in his debut as Mercutio. Should be a fun night! (Stella said she will dance Lady C. On Thursday again). I hope we get some kind of Stella celebration! She deserves it as she never got her MET farewell. Link to comment
MoMo Posted July 19, 2023 Share Posted July 19, 2023 Just now, balletlover08 said: I hope we get some kind of Stella celebration! She deserves it as she never got her MET farewell. I agree completely! Link to comment
FayBallet Posted July 19, 2023 Share Posted July 19, 2023 So happy to see a full house, but some of the audience behavior makes me wish it weren’t so full. I understand the desire to document a night out, but taking multiple photos and SCROLLING through them during the show boggles the mind. The social contract is in the shredder. Link to comment
ba11et0mane Posted July 19, 2023 Share Posted July 19, 2023 25 minutes ago, FayBallet said: So happy to see a full house, but some of the audience behavior makes me wish it weren’t so full. I understand the desire to document a night out, but taking multiple photos and SCROLLING through them during the show boggles the mind. The social contract is in the shredder. is the met not extremely strict about phones? sometimes it feels like the ushers will come barging in with little their flashlights at the slightest hint of a phone screen being on. Link to comment
ABT Fan Posted July 19, 2023 Share Posted July 19, 2023 Honestly I think it depends on which ushers are working. At Saturday’s SL matinee, one usher was loudly and repeatedly telling everyone to put away their phones as the lights went down. And, I agree - I’d love some kind of Stella “farewell” or curtain call to sort of make up for what she didn’t get. Link to comment
fondoffouettes Posted July 19, 2023 Share Posted July 19, 2023 I adore Stella, but I'm doubtful there will be a big to-do for her onstage. One of her instagram stories indicates that she's filling in for injured dancers, and she wishes them speedy recoveries. So, it seems like it was not originally planned for her to perform Lady Capulet this season. The interviews she's given and her social media posts in the past have indicated that she's been able to find some sense of closure with regard to her stage career and move on. If something is done for her on Thursday, I imagine it'll be on the subtle side -- a solo curtain call, a bouquet, or applause from her colleagues on stage. In any case, I'm sure her fans will make sure she feels the love no matter what. Link to comment
FayBallet Posted July 19, 2023 Share Posted July 19, 2023 15 hours ago, ABT Fan said: Honestly I think it depends on which ushers are working. At Saturday’s SL matinee, one usher was loudly and repeatedly telling everyone to put away their phones as the lights went down. 15 hours ago, ba11et0mane said: is the met not extremely strict about phones? sometimes it feels like the ushers will come barging in with little their flashlights at the slightest hint of a phone screen being on. Yes, maybe it depends on the usher. Also, I think for practical reasons, the ushers generally don't keep as much as a watchful eye in the boxes (I was in the balcony boxes). Many phones were out all over and that's not so uncommon, but witnessing someone browsing the photo app throughout Acts II and III was a new experience for me. The phone was alight for the majority of the performance. Why take pictures to memorialize an event that you didn't watch? Anyway, I'll stop being a Negative Nancy now. At least there wasn't too much leaning over the edge. Link to comment
bingham Posted July 19, 2023 Share Posted July 19, 2023 (edited) Any reports of last night’s R and J. How was J Gorak and B Hoven? Edited July 19, 2023 by bingham Link to comment
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