The other plum role, of course, is the evil Madge. She is first discovered cowering by James’ fire but is last seen towering triumphantly above his body. Home / News / New Item Los Angeles Ballet: L.A. Ballet soloists show sense of purpose, if not peak skills, in season debut February 25, 2008 Los Angeles Times by Lewis Segal The other plum role, of course, is the evil Madge. She is first discovered cowering by James’ fire but is last seen towering triumphantly above his body. Why did she wreck such evil, so out of proportion to the original offense? Her answer is a drumming of her fingers on her chest. “I,” “I,” “I,” she gestures, because James offended her. DOWNLOAD PDF

Los Angeles Ballet co-artistic directors Thordal Christensen and Colleen Neary are excited to be reviving their production of La Sylphide, choreographed by Christensen after the original 19th century ballet by Danish choreographer August Bournonville. Home / News / New Item La Sylphide plus George Balanchine’s Serenade May 1, 2014 LAB Public Relations Performances to include: The full-length romantic story ballet La Sylphide, choreographed by Thordal Christensen after August Bournonville George Balanchine’s Serenade Los Angeles Ballet co-artistic directors Thordal Christensen and Colleen Neary are excited to be reviving their production of La Sylphide, choreographed by Christensen after the original 19th century ballet by Danish choreographer August Bournonville. Having debuted La Sylphide in 2009, this will be the second time Los Angeles Ballet has brought the production to Los Angeles audiences. “Los Angeles Ballet’s performances in 2009 were exemplary, among the finest achievements in the company’s history,” said Lewis Segal in his recent LA Times article, ‘Faces to Watch 2014.’ Continuing LAB’s mission to offer world-class professional ballet to greater LA, the program will be performed at four of LAB’s home venues: UCLA’s Royce Hall, The Alex Theatre in Glendale, Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center, and Valley Performing Arts Center in Northridge. Los Angeles Ballet is also excited to announce that it will be touring out of California for the first time, presenting La Sylphide and Serenade to Seattle, Washington audiences June 27, 2014, at McCaw Hall at Seattle Center. Beginning May 31st, with performances through June 21st in Los Angeles, the two-act story ballet La Sylphide will be paired with George Balanchine’s romantic Serenade. La Sylphide, recounts the tale of a Scotsman enamored of an entrancing woodland sprite (a sylph) and the poisonous interference of a witch, with tragic results. Serenade is unquestionably one of Balanchine’s most popular and beloved ballets. Set to Tchaikovsky’s Serenade for Strings, the ballet evokes a moonlit world of romantic attraction and betrayal. Colleen Neary says, “La Sylphide and Serenade are two of the most romantic and, some say, most tragic ballets choreographed – the former with a story and the other without a literal one. There is a deep spiritualism to both.” About Los Angeles Ballet Founded in 2004 by Artistic Directors Thordal Christensen and Colleen Neary, and Executive Director Julie Whittaker, Los Angeles Ballet is known for its superb stagings of the Balanchine repertory, stylistically meticulous classical ballets, and its commitment to new works. LAB has become recognized as a world-class ballet company, in eight seasons presenting 24 productions encompassing 50 works, including 15 commissioned world premieres. Los Angeles Ballet ‘tours’ throughout LA County, regularly appearing at four venues. This past summer the Los Angeles Music Center presented Los Angeles Ballet at Grand Park, with more than 3,000 attending the outdoor performance. Since its inception in 2006, LAB’s Power of Performance (POP!) program has provided thousands of free tickets to underserved or disadvantaged children, seniors, veterans, and their families. LAB's A Chance to Dance Community Days outreach program was launched in October 2012. About Thordal Christensen Among Thordal Christensen’s many credentials are an impressive performing career, successful leadership of one of the world's major ballet companies, critically applauded original choreography, and a proven commitment to dance education. Born in Copenhagen, Denmark, Christensen received his ballet training at The Royal Danish Ballet School and at the School of American Ballet in New York City before a performance career that included the Royal Danish Ballet, New York City Ballet, and Pacific Northwest Ballet. Christensen then returned to Denmark where he was Artistic Director of the Royal Danish Ballet. This blend of Bournonville and Balanchine tradition is one of the defining themes of his career, and has shaped the unique artistic vision that Christensen, along with his wife Colleen Neary, bring to Los Angeles Ballet. In 2002, he was made Knight of the Dannebrog by Queen Margrethe II of Denmark. About Colleen Neary Colleen Neary brings to Los Angeles Ballet the benefits of her vast experience as one of George Balanchine's quintessential ballerinas. In her experience as a dancer, teacher, and ballet mistress, she also worked closely with other luminaries of 20th century dance, including Rudolf Nureyev, Maurice Béjart, and Jiří Kylián. Born in Miami, Florida and trained at The School of American Ballet, Neary danced in New York City Ballet under the direction of George Balanchine, then for Maurice Béjart's Ballet du XXième Siecle, and Pacific Northwest Ballet. Neary was personally selected by Balanchine to teach his choreography to major companies all over the world as a repetiteur for The George Balanchine Trust. DOWNLOAD PDF

The evening included fine food and wine, live music, and a first glimpse of Los Angeles Ballet! Exhibits of the new sets and costumes for Los Angeles Ballet’s The Nutcracker were also on display. Home / News / New Item Bergamot Station Hosts Art for the Arts October 31, 2006 Company News from the Staff at LAB The event, with Honorary Chair Anjelica Huston, offered works by celebrity artists Tony Bennett, Orlando Bloom, Jeff Bridges, Tommy Chong, Leonard Cohen, David Cowles, Tony Curtis, Gil Garcetti, Joel Gray, Buck Henry, Dennis Hopper, Anjelica Huston, Steve Martin, Joni Mitchell, Viggo Mortensen, Martin Mull, Jane Seymour, Richard Schiff, and Yoko Ono, among others. The auction was conducted live by Santa Monica Auction House auctioneer, Robert Berman. The evening included fine food and wine, live music, and a first glimpse of Los Angeles Ballet! Exhibits of the new sets and costumes for Los Angeles Ballet’s The Nutcracker were also on display.

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Los Angeles Ballet’s The Nutcracker is as much a holiday tradition for Los Angeles as tree lighting at The Grove or watching the floats in the Hollywood Christmas Parade.  2026/2027 Season / The Nutcracker / Sunday, December 13, 2026 2:00pm / Tickets

Los Angeles Ballet makes its debut at the iconic Hollywood Bowl with George Balanchine’s Who Cares? set to music by American Composer George Gershwin and a world premiere by Artistic Director Melissa Barak with music by one of Mexico’s foremost composers Gabriela Ortiz, performed by the LA Phil under Grammy-winning conductor Carlos Miguel Prieto.  Special Engagement Hollywood Bowl / September 8, 2026 Los Angeles Ballet at the Hollywood Bowl Special Engagement Janitzio Revueltas Who Cares? Balanchine | Gershwin Four Dance Episodes from Rodeo Copland Huapango Moncayo Kauyumari Barak | Ortiz A night of Mexican and American gems for orchestra and ballet. Los Angeles Ballet makes its Hollywood Bowl debut with the LA Philharmonic in a night of Mexican and American gems for orchestra and ballet as part of the Classical Tuesdays & Thursdays of the LA Phil’s Hollywood Bowl 2026 summer season. Artistic Director Melissa Barak will choreograph a new ballet set to Gabriela Ortiz’s Kauyumari , a spiritual and celebratory piece about music’s power to heal, transform, and expose the intangible. Included in the program is George Balanchine’s jazzy choreography, described as “tap dance on pointe,” from the 1970 ballet of Gershwin songs, Who Cares? Grammy-winning conductor Carlos Miguel Prieto leads the orchestra in rustic, riveting music inspired by the American West and Mexico’s landscapes. Copland’s symphonic story Rodeo pits a local cowgirl against visiting city girls, Moncayo’s Huapango elicits joy through lively Mexican folk rhythms, and Revueltas’ Janitzio kicks off the night with a musical postcard from Lake Pátzcuaro. Choreography Kauyumari – Melissa Barak Who Cares? – George Balanchine Score Kauyumari: Gabriela Ortiz Who Cares? : George Gershwin Four Dance Episodes from Rodeo : Aaron Copland Janitzio : Silvestre Revueltas Huapango : José Moncayo Perfomance Schedule Schedule The Hollywood Bowl GATE TIME: 6:00 pm SHOW TIME: 8:00 pm GET TICKETS Click HERE for parking, directions, and general information about visiting the Hollywood Bowl SUBSCRIBE LAB's ARTISTIC DIRECTOR Melissa Barak Melissa Barak Barak is a former leading dancer with Los Angeles Ballet where she performed for five seasons commencing in 2006 and choreographed Lost In Transition in 2008. Her career also includes New York City Ballet (NYCB), where she performed in numerous works by George Balanchine, as well as originating roles in new ballets by Christopher Wheeldon, Elliot Feld and Robert Garland, among others. LEARN MORE LOS ANGELES BALLET History Read the history of the company from the premiere performances of LAB’s original production of The Nutcracker in 2006. Learn about LAB’s Leadership, Mission, Outreach initiatives, commissions of original works and more. LAB HISTORY

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Los Angeles Ballet is launching an exciting new partnership opportunity for Season 19! If you are a luxury brand seeking to bridge and advance the art forms of design and dance, please consider joining our LAB Brand Collaborators. Ways to Give Ways to Give / MEMORYHOUSE BARAK | RICHTER LIVE ORCHESTRA FUND OFF BALANCE Six ways to support Los Angeles Ballet. Give Online Make a secure gift in any amount at any time. GIVE ONLINE By Check Payable to: Los Angeles Ballet Mail to: Los Angeles Ballet 11755 Exposition Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90064 Donor-Advised Fund Recommend a grant from your DAF to: Los Angeles Ballet Tax ID: 20-1819852 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Stock & Securities Gifts of appreciated stock can offer significant tax advantages. To arrange a transfer, contact our Director of Development. Olivia O'Connor Director of Development (310) 477-7411 ext 1006 oloconnor@losangelesballet.org Wire Transfer For bank wire instructions, please contact our Director of Development directly. Olivia O'Connor Director of Development (310) 477-7411 ext 1006 oloconnor@losangelesballet.org IRA Gifts (QCD) If you're 70½ or older, a Qualified Charitable Distribution from your IRA can be a tax-smart way to give — directly to LAB, counting toward your required minimum distribution. Tax ID: 20-1819852 Ask About IRA Gifts. Contact our Director of Development. Olivia O'Connor Director of Development (310) 477-7411 ext 1006 oloconnor@losangelesballet.org Giving to LAB Throughout the year, Los Angeles Ballet offers focused giving opportunities that support artistic excellence, accessibility, education, and the creative community. Each campaign supports a vital part of LAB's work, from the stage to the community. CHOOSE YOUR IMPACT ARTISTIC INNOVATION FUND DANCERS WELLNESS FUND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT FUND COSTUME, SCENIC, AND STAGING FUND

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LAB’s signature holiday fundraiser in support of our Outreach and Education Programs is an afternoon tea party experience for guests of all ages, culminating in a special presentation of scenes from The Nutcracker. 2026/2027 Season / Nutcracker Tea 2026 / Saturday, November 21, 2026 | 10:00 am / Nutcracker Tea Saturday, November 21, 2026, 10:00 am