ksk04 Posted July 1 Share Posted July 1 Newly emailed (finally) 2024–25 Dance Series: Complexions Ballet - September 20, 2024 Sergio Bernal Dance Company - November 9, 2024 Martha Graham Dance Company - January 18, 2025 Alonzo King LINES Ballet - February 7, 2025 Twyla Tharp 60th Anniversary - February 15–16, 2025 American Ballet Theatre’s The Winter’s Tale - April 3–6, 2025 Ballet Folklorico de Mexico - March 22, 2025 Miami City Ballet’s Swan Lake - June 19–22, 2025 Bonus option: American Ballet Theatre’s The Nutcracker - December 12–24, 2024 I didn't realize ABT was going to dive into Wheeldon's Winter's Tale? So that's two new productions next year alongside Crime and Punishment? Also, the Dorothy Chandler in LA will have Boston Ballet's Swan Lake literally the week after Miami City's SL. That's...a lot back to back, but I guess they think there will be enough audience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josette Posted July 1 Share Posted July 1 I just saw the announcement a few minutes ago as well. At last! I was told about The Winter's Tale last February and am glad to see it confirmed. It is a beautiful ballet. I saw it in May danced by The Royal Ballet. Is the Swan Lake by Miami Ballet Ratmansky's version? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josette Posted July 1 Share Posted July 1 Swan Lake performed by Miami City Ballet at Segerstrom Center. O.C.: June 19-22, 2025 Swan Lake performed by Boston Ballet at the L.A. Music Center: the following weekend, June 26-29, 2025 There is some overlap in attendees. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matilda Posted July 2 Share Posted July 2 For those who have seen the ballet live or filmed, what is the Winter's Tale like? Is it dancing-heavy or more mime-heavy as with Like Water for Chocolate? Is it recommended for someone who didn't like Like Water for Chocolate, or is it different enough? It's likely going to be at the 2025 Met season so I'm just thinking ahead... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balletenthusiast22 Posted July 2 Share Posted July 2 (edited) Yay! I've been waiting for this announcement. Delighted about Miami City Ballet. I've never seen Swan Lake live before, and having the live orchestra is a plus! Also pleasantly surprised by ABT doing Winter's Tale. I have to admit, I'm ready for them to be done with the "west coast premieres" but if we must have them I don't mind The Winter's Tale. It seems like an interesting ballet, and the sets look absolutely incredible. Overall, looks like an interesting season! Though I'm still hoping they'll bring La Scala Ballet back someday to make good on the Onegin that didn't happen due to covid. Here's some links from the Royal Ballet's production for anyone interested: Edited July 2 by balletenthusiast22 for clearer wording Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
volcanohunter Posted July 2 Share Posted July 2 (edited) 3 hours ago, matilda said: For those who have seen the ballet live or filmed, what is the Winter's Tale like? Is it dancing-heavy or more mime-heavy as with Like Water for Chocolate? Is it recommended for someone who didn't like Like Water for Chocolate, or is it different enough? It's likely going to be at the 2025 Met season so I'm just thinking ahead... There is a lot of dancing and a lot of quasi-mime (tons of hand gestures). Honestly, it depends a great deal on the dancers to invest the choreography with meaning that isn't necessarily inherent to it. I don't care for Joby Talbot's score; it's like the musical equivalent of toxic positivity. The ballet can come across as twee, but with the right dancers, it can work. Also, the stage and lighting effects do not work equally well from every vantage point. I wish I could tell you what the ideal viewing position is. Added: On second thought, I found the group dances very hokey, so success depends on an excellent Hermione and a Leontes who resists the temptation to overact. Otherwise you get 45 minutes of monotone ranting and raving. Edited July 2 by volcanohunter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksk04 Posted July 2 Author Share Posted July 2 I will be one of the overlapped attendees at multiple shows of each company, Josette, but I would appreciate a bit more variety! I get it--it's the big money maker, but you would guess other big classical ballets would accomplish similar ticket sales. Poor planning on both of their parts. I am interested in seeing the Ratmansky SL in full, though. I watched a streamed production of the Royal's TWT a few years ago and remember the second act having a lot of dancing. That part is very pastoral, so lends itself to more pure dance numbers. I am looking forward to seeing it live, at least, more than I was for Like Water... Would love to see La Scala again if they were able to work that out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
California Posted July 2 Share Posted July 2 I saw Winter's Tale a couple of times in 2014 when it premiered. I remember liking the second act best, as it had more dancing. But overall the narrative was confusing -- although that was probably my fault. It's currently on the Royal Ballet streaming service. It seems to be fairly popular with Royal Ballet audiences, as it keeps reappearing on their schedule. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
California Posted July 2 Share Posted July 2 4 hours ago, Josette said: I just saw the announcement a few minutes ago as well. At last! I was told about The Winter's Tale last February and am glad to see it confirmed. It is a beautiful ballet. I saw it in May danced by The Royal Ballet. Is the Swan Lake by Miami Ballet Ratmansky's version? Yes! It's the Ratmansky reconstruction. Worth seeing, for sure. I'm glad they are getting more mileage out of the production (especially as La Scala seems to have reverted to its more "traditional" version). https://www.scfta.org/shows-events/dance-series Miami City Ballet's Swan Lake June 19-22, 2025 The world’s most mesmerizing ballet is being performed by Miami City Ballet in a captivating version by one of the most brilliant choreographers of our time, Alexei Ratmansky. With more than 50 dancers adorning the stage in lush and glittering costumes, and Tchaikovsky’s moving and joyful music played live by Pacific Symphony, Swan Lake will set your heart alight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josette Posted July 2 Share Posted July 2 Fantastic! I was hoping to see it! I will go down and spend the weekend in O.C.! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josette Posted July 2 Share Posted July 2 5 hours ago, matilda said: For those who have seen the ballet live or filmed, what is the Winter's Tale like? Is it dancing-heavy or more mime-heavy as with Like Water for Chocolate? Is it recommended for someone who didn't like Like Water for Chocolate, or is it different enough? It's likely going to be at the 2025 Met season so I'm just thinking ahead... It's beautiful, much better than Like Water for Chocolate, though I very much enjoyed The Royal Ballet in LWFC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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