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LINCOLN CENTER SEASON

“One of the most exciting, innovative, and delightful dance companies in the entire world.”

— The New York Times


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November 5 – 24, 2024
Lincoln Center

Dear Friends,

In this time of expansion for the Taylor Company, I have a clear vision to broaden, innovate, and transform our artistic and educational impact at Lincoln Center. It starts, of course, with brilliant and emotive dance.

This season features two World Premieres by Resident Choreographer Lauren Lovette, a World Premiere by Robert Battle, ten unforgettable dances by founder Paul Taylor, two special tributes to dance icon Loïe Fuller choreographed by Jody Sperling, plus the return of Lovette’s Echo, Ulysses Dove’s Vespers, and Larry Keigwin’s Rush Hour.

Every performance features live music by the Orchestra of St. Luke’s under the direction of David LaMarche and conductor Tara Simoncic. Back by popular demand, Grammy-winning trio Time for Three performs Nov. 5-6 and Nov. 12-15.

I hope you will be thrilled, amazed, and awed by this company of dancers and this outstanding season of works. I look forward to seeing you in the theater.

I look forward to seeing you,

Michael Novak
Artistic Director

LIVE MUSIC AT ALL PERFORMANCES

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    Students

    Show your valid student ID at the box office on show day and get the best available seats for $10; limit 2 per person.


SEASON CALENDAR


EXPLORE THE SEASON

  • Paul Taylor

    Arden Court | NOV 7, 9 (EVE), 16 (MAT), 19, 21, 24
    Music by William Boyce
    Set and Costumes by Gene Moore
    Lighting by Jennifer Tipton
    (First performed in 1981)

    Aureole | NOV 5, 8, 10, 12, 16 (EVE), 22
    Music by George Frideric Handel
    Costumes by George Tacet
    Lighting by Thomas Skelton
    (First performed in 1962)

    Dust | NOV 5, 9 (MAT & EVE), 20, 23 (MAT)
    Music by Francis Poulenc
    Set and Costumes by Gene Moore
    Lighting by Jennifer Tipton
    (First performed in 1977)

    Esplanade | NOV 16 (EVE), 19, 22, 24
    Music by Johann Sebastian Bach
    Costumes by John Rawlings
    Lighting by Jennifer Tipton
    (First performed in 1975)

    Funny Papers | NOV 8, 9 (MAT), 14, 23 (MAT)
    Music of Novelty Tunes
    Costumes by Santo Loquasto
    Lighting by Jennifer Tipton
    (First performed in 1994)

    Images| NOV 14, 17, 20, 23 (EVE)
    Music by Claude Debussy
    Costumes by Gene Moore
    Lighting by Mark Litvin
    (First performed in 1977)

    Lost, Found, and Lost | NOV 7, 10, 12, 23 (EVE)
    “Elevator Music” re-orchestrated by Donald York
    Costumes and Stage Design by Alex Katz
    Lighting by Jennifer Tipton
    (First performed in 1982)

    Promethean Fire| NOV 6 (GALA), 9 (EVE), 13, 17, 20
    Music by Johann Sebastian Bach, orchestrated by Leopold Stokowski
    Costumes by Santo Loquasto
    Lighting by Jennifer Tipton
    (First performed in 2002)

    Syzygy | NOV 7, 9 (MAT), 10, 16 (MAT), 21
    Music composed for the dance by Donald York
    Costumes by Santo Loquasto
    Lighting by Jennifer Tipton
    (First performed in 1987)

    The Word | NOV 13, 15, 17, 21, 24
    Music composed for the dance by David Israel
    Costumes by Santo Loquasto
    Lighting by Jennifer Tipton
    (First performed in 1998)

  • Chaconne in Winter (World Premiere)| NOV 6 (GALA) , 12, 14
    Music by J.S. Bach and Justin Vernon, performed live by Time for Three
    Costumes by Mark Eric
    Lighting by Brandon Stirling Baker

    Recess (World Premiere) | NOV 8, 19, 22
    Music by Errollyn Wallen
    Costumes by Mark Eric
    Set by Libby Stadstad
    Lighting by Brandon Stirling Baker

    Echo | NOV 5, 13, 15
    Music by Kevin Puts, performed live with special guests Time for Three
    Costumes by Zac Posen
    Lighting by James F. Ingalls
    (First performed in 2023)

  • Robert Battle

    Dedicated to You (World Premiere) | NOV 6 (GALA)
    Music by J.S. Bach and Sarah Vaughan
    Music by Johann Sebastian Bach and Sarah Vaughan
    Costumes by Santo Loquasto
    Lighting by Burke Wilmore

    Ulysses Dove

    Vespers | NOV 14, 16 (EVE), 23 (MAT)
    Music by Mikel Rouse
    Costumes by Ulysses Dove
    Lighting by William Grant III
    (First performed in 1986)

    Larry Keigwin

    Rush Hour| NOV 12, 15, 23 (EVE)
    Music composed for the dance by Adam Crystal
    Costumes by Fritz Masten
    Lighting by Clifton Taylor
    (First performed in 2016)

    Jody Sperling

    Clair de Lune | NOV 16 (EVE), 19, 23 (MAT)
    Choreographed by Jody Sperling in homage to Loïe Fuller
    Music by Claude Debussy
    Costumes by Jody Sperling
    Lighting by David Ferri
    (First performed in 2005)

    Vive La Loïe!
    (World Premiere) | NOV 8, 10 (MAT), 16 (MAT), 22
    Choreographed by Jody Sperling in homage to Loïe Fuller
    Music by Max Richter
    Costumes by Jody Sperling
    Set by Point Reach Fabrications
    Lighting by David Ferri


SPECIAL EVENTS

  • Tuesday, November 5 | 7PM

    Opening night all seats just $10!

    The evening’s program opens with Taylor’s beloved Aureole, followed by his Dust. Finishing the evening will be an encore performance of Lovette’s highly acclaimed Echo, with special guest musicians Time for Three.

    Performance made possible with the generous support of Elise Jaffe and Jeffrey Brown.

  • Wednesday, November 6

    Join us for our 2024 Gala!

    Artistic Director Michael Novak, Resident Choreographer Lauren Lovette, and the Paul Taylor Dance Company invite you to attend the Taylor Gala, a festive celebration honoring esteemed Taylor Alumna Carolyn Adams and Vice Chair of the Paul Taylor Dance Foundation Board of Directors, Stephen Kroll Reidy. Ms. Adams is Taylor’s Director of Education and Mr. Reidy is founder of the Company’s new works Dancemaker Fund.

    Join us for cocktails on the First Ring Promenade at 6 PM before entering the theater for an awe-inspiring performance at 7 PM The evening’s program will feature a world premiere from Ms. Lovette dedicated to Mr. Reidy and a special one-night-only tribute to Ms. Adams created by celebrated choreographer Robert Battle alongside Paul Taylor’s profound Promethean Fire. We will continue the celebration on the Promenade post-performance with dinner and dancing with the Taylor dancers and other special guests. To join the festivities, click here.

  • Saturday, November 16 | 2PM

    Family Express Matinee

    A 75-minute, family-friendly show without intermission. Ticket holders also receive a voucher good for one free class at the TAYLOR SCHOOL.

  • Sunday, November 24 | 3PM

    A celebration not to be missed!

    This final performance of the season will launch a 50th anniversary of Paul Taylor’s Esplanade. Join us alongside generations of Esplanade dancers to share in the joy of this masterwork.

Special Opening Night $10 Tickets on Sale Oct. 7 @ Noon

Leadership funding provided by Stephen Kroll Reidy. Major support provided by The SHS Foundation, Jody and John Arnhold, the Howard Gilman Foundation, The Shubert Foundation, and an anonymous donor. Lincoln Center Season sponsorship support provided by Baron Capital Group, Inc. Additional major funding provided by S&P Global, The Fan Fox and Leslie R. Samuels Foundation, and The Gladys Krieble Delmas Foundation. Year-round programs are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature. Paul Taylor Dance Company gratefully acknowledges the estates of Harlan Morse Blake and Mary J. Osborn for their transformational gifts.

Arnhold Tier 3

All New York Seasons offer educational opportunities for New York City Public Schools through our Arnhold Tier 3 Program, bringing dance education to thousands of students each year.

For more information on this program email Amanda Stevenson at [email protected].

Support

Your support not only makes this season possible, but fuels everything we do.

Join us with a gift today. In return, enjoy special access and exclusive events that bring you closer to the Company.

PHOTO CREDITS Header photo of Lisa Borres and John Harnage, photo Rachel Neville; Jada Pearman, photo Rachel Neville; Madelyn Ho and Shawn Lesniak, photo by Rachel Neville; Arnhold Tier 3 photo courtesy of the Taylor School; Support photo courtesy of Taylor Archives.

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