PNB CELEBRATES THE ROBBINS CENTENNIAL WITH A FIRST-OF-ITS KIND JEROME ROBBINS FESTIVAL. Artistic Director Peter Boal's selection of seen iconic works fills PNB's stage for two weeks in alternating repertory. This unique performance schedule was designed to give audiences the opportunity to immerse themselves in the genius of Jerome Robbins. A legendary choreographer for both stage and screen, the Festival demonstrates Robbins' remarkable gift for illuminating relationships, from love at first sight to hilarious encounters.
PRODUCTION INFORMATION
Program A:
Sept 21, 22 (mat) & 29 (eve)
Circus Polka
Music: Igor Stravinsky
Choreography: Jerome Robbins
In the Night
Music: Frederic Chopin
Choreography: Jerome Robbins
Costume Design: Anthony Dowell
Lighting Design: Jennifer Tipton
Afternoon of a Faun
Music: Claude Debussy
Choreography: Jerome Robbins
Scenic & Lighting Design: Jean Rosenthal
Costume Design: Irene Sharaff
Other Dances (PNB Premiere)
Music: Frederic Chopin
Choreography: Jerome Robbins
Costume Design: Santo Loquasto
Lighting Design: Jennifer Tipton
West Side Story Suite
Music: Leonard Bernstein
Lyrics: Stephen Sondheim
Choreography: Jerome Robbins and Peter Genarro
Scenic Design: Oliver Smith
Costume Design: Irene Sharaff
Lighting Design: Jennifer Tipton
Program B:
Sept 22 (eve), 27, 28 & 29 (mat)
Circus Polka
Music: Igor Stravinsky
Choreography: Jerome Robbins
Dances at a Gathering
Music: Frederic Chopin
Choreography: Jerome Robbins
Costume Design: Joe Eula
Lighting Design: Jennifer Tipton
The Concert (or, The Perils of Everybody)
Music: Frederic Chopin
Choreography: Jerome Robbins
Scenic Design: Edward Gorey
Costume Design: Irene Sharaff
Lighting Design: Jennifer Tipton