Today I heard from lots of NYC Ballet fans who were hoping for some photos of the Ulbricht/Reichlen PRODIGAL SON. When they did not appear on the website's Front Row Center page (although some GREAT photos did appear there!) I wrote to NYCB to ask if there was any way to obtain one and immediately received this knockout Paul Kolnik photo of Teresa Reichlen as the Siren with Daniel eying her from the table. More photos may be forthcoming - we'll hold our collective breath. It's incredible for me as a blogger to periodically check my stats page and find the numbers soaring as people all over the world want to read about these PRODIGAL performances.
I was trying to think of another ballet in which Daniel and Tess might be jointly cast and I came up with MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM - Tess would be a dreamy Titania and could you imagine Daniel in Oberon's solo? - or PORTE & SOUPIR.
UPDATE: Damn! The casting is up for the week of February 12 and it is packed with stuff that I cannot miss....and note that Janie Taylor is listed for DAVIDSBUNDLERTANZE. I wonder if they would just rent me a tiny room on the premises where I could keep a sleeping bag and live there during the season?
I too wish I could take up residence in the NYS theatre. :-(
Just to let you know, Gina Paz. is doing the Anita track in West Side Story Suite- and according to Elaine (old friend and piano soloist at NYCB) she can really sing!
Posted by: Sandi | January 30, 2008 at 05:39 PM
I have an aerobed that would fit pretty easily into the patron's lounge and we could stay forever!
This season is heartbreakingly wonderful... I wish I could keep it going!
Posted by: Sarah | January 30, 2008 at 09:35 PM
I concur with all of you - this season has really been extraordinary (and there is so much more to come!). That is a great idea about pairing Danny and Tess in Midsummer Night's Dream (and I'm sure Peter has already had the same idea). Did you note the surprise addition to the Hubbe farewell program?
Posted by: Bob | January 30, 2008 at 10:39 PM
Yes, the Hubbe event is really turning into a 'gala'!!
Posted by: philip | January 30, 2008 at 10:42 PM
Danny U. is soooo cute!!!
Posted by: ECW | January 31, 2008 at 10:34 AM
He's got an awful of of fans.
Posted by: philip | January 31, 2008 at 10:36 AM
I just printed out the Spring Schedule and I think I am going to be bankrupt. The "MUST" list is Damien's retirement, "Here and Now", "Then and There", "Definitive Chopin", "Baroque to Jazz", "Seasons" and "Bach to Glass".
Then there's also Jewels and so much more.
Do you think I can find a benefactor to endow my attendance?
Posted by: Sarah | January 31, 2008 at 01:17 PM
Yes, the Spring season is sounding pretty exciting...and we still have the best 3 weeks of Winter season ahead.
Posted by: philip | January 31, 2008 at 09:38 PM