Main Stage

Miami City Ballet

Jan 21 - 25, 2009

The internationally-acclaimed Miami City Ballet, under the artistic direction of former New York City Ballet superstar Edward Villella, makes its Manhattan debut at New York City Center with two dynamic programs. The first features Balanchine and Tharp classics – the second Balanchine masterworks.

Encores! Great American Musicals in Concert

Music in the Air

Feb 5 - 8, 2009

Music in the Air has been lovingly restored by the Rodgers & Hammerstein Organization, and not been seen in its original form since its premiere Broadway engagement in 1932.

World Music Institute & Flamenco Festival Inc. present

NY Flamenco Festival

Feb 19 - 22, 2009

New York's annual flamenco celebration, now in its 9th year, features mesmerizing performances with renowned dancers and musicians direct from Andalusia, Spain

Paul Taylor

Feb 25 - Mar 15, 2009

The 2009 season features 19 magnificent dances by Paul Taylor, including two New York Premieres: an untitled new dance, and Changes, which revisits the turbulent 1960s through songs sung by The Mamas and The Papas. Another highlight is the return to City Center after 40 years of the landmark Scudorama – “a dance of death leavened by light touches.”

Encores! Great American Musicals in Concert

Finian's Rainbow

Mar 26 - 29, 2009

Finian’s Rainbow is the story of Irishman Finian McLonergan, and his daughter Sharon who arrive in the small Southern town of Rainbow Valley in the mythical state of Missitucky, with plans to bury a stolen pot of gold in the shadows of Fort Knox, in the mistaken belief it will grow and multiply.

The Concert in New York Presents

Jang Sa-ik Soripan

Apr 18, 2009

Directly from South Korea, Jang Sa-ik will make his ONLY New York appearance at City Center on Saturday, April 18, 2009.

10th Anniversary Gala

Youth America GrandPrix

Apr 22, 2009

Annually sold-out YAGP Galas have been thrilling NYC audiences for many years, and have become synonymous with the discovery of new dancers, choreographers, and companies. Don't miss this unique chance to see the best young dancers from around the globe and the world's top professional dance artists in one spectacular Gala evening!

Peter the Great: A Celebration of Peter Pestov's Life in Ballet

Apr 23, 2009

This extraordinary Gala evening will celebrate the life of Peter Pestov, one of the most influential people in 20th Century ballet.

In agreement with Levon Sayan
Olivier & Dierckx Productions present

Charles Aznavour

Apr 29 - May 3, 2009

Widely regarded as the “French Frank Sinatra”, Charles Aznavour is without a doubt the most famous French singer that has ever lived.

A Gala Evening with Kristin Chenoweth

May 11, 2009

Join Broadway and Encores! favorite Kristin Chenoweth for a dazzling one-night-only musical celebration!

Eifman Ballet

May 29 - 31, 2009

Eifman Ballet has revolutionized the concept of classical dance in Russia by taking the art of ballet to its highest – and most modern – level of expressiveness. Widely considered Russia's greatest living choreographer, Boris Eifman brings a new ballet to New York City Center based on Pushkin’s classic romance, “Eugene Onegin,” to music by Tchaikovsky and Sitkovetsky.

Tanguera—The Tango Musical

Oct 13 – 18, 2009

Fresh from Argentina, Tanguera is the first tango musical ever. A provocative, sensual and visually entrancing production, Tanguera tells a story of unrequited love in turn-of-the-20th-century Buenos Aires through a unique combination of song, music, and dance.

Stages 1 & 2

Manhattan Theatre Club

Ruined

Jan 21 - Mar 29, 2009

Set in a small mining town in Democratic Republic of Congo, this powerful play follows Mama Nadi, a shrewd businesswoman in a land torn apart by civil war. But is she protecting or profiting by the women she shelters? How far will she go to survive? Can a price be placed on a human life?

Manhattan Theatre Club

Humor Abuse

Feb 19 - Apr 12, 2009

Humor Abuse is the unique story of Pisoni’s upbringing as the youngest member of the Pickle Family Circus, the Bay Area’s tiny big top that entertained thousands of people worldwide and launched the careers of several legendary performers.

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Music in the Air

If you're interested in On The Town, then don't miss the next show in our popular Encores! series Music in the Air February 5-8