Lauren Lovette

Echo (World Premiere) | NOV 2 (GALA), 4 (EVE), 9
Music by Kevin Puts

Resident Choreographer Lauren Lovette’s newest work choreographed for the men of Taylor, with costumes by Zac Posen and lighting by James F. Ingalls, is set to the mesmerizing sounds of Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Kevin Puts’ Contact, which will be performed live by the illustrious Grammy Award-winning trio, Time For Three. BUY NOW

Dreamachine (NY Premiere) | NOV 1, 10
Music by Michael Daugherty

Dreamachine delves into humankind’s fascination with machines and their inventors. “Dreamachine is my playground,” says Lovette, “a space where creativity knows no bounds and imagination launches into its own universe.” Set to Michael Daugherty’s riveting percussion suite of the same name, with set and costumes by Santo Loquasto and lighting by Jennifer Tipton, this fantastical exploration fits beautifully in the Taylor universe. BUY NOW

Ulysses Dove

Vespers (Company Premiere) | NOV 4 (EVE), 9
Music by Mikel Rouse

A captivating addition to the Taylor Company’s repertoire, Ulysses Dove’s Vespers showcases the bold choreographic brilliance of Dove and the extraordinary talent of the phenomenal Taylor women. Drawing inspiration from Dove’s cherished memories of his grandmother’s place of worship, this dramatic work unfolds with raw energy and profound grace, leaving audiences in awe of the dancers’ athleticism and emotive power. BUY NOW

Larry Keigwin

Drum Circle (World Premiere) | NOV 3, 11 (EVE)
Music by William Catanzaro

Larry Keigwin’s new work for the Taylor Company is an exhilarating percussive journey through different styles of dance. With costumes by William Ivey Long, Drum Circle is set to original music by William Catanzaro, featuring Catanzaro and the band CHAIN live on stage, adding a dynamic and immersive dimension to the choreography. Following the immense success of Rush Hour, Larry Keigwin’s artistic prowess once again shines through the Taylor dancers. BUY NOW

Enjoy nine magnificent Taylor classics.

Paul Taylor

Black Tuesday | NOV 8, 10, 11 (EVE)
Songs from the Great Depression

Set during the Great Depression, Black Tuesday brings to life the valiant souls of the ’30s. With the backdrop of Shantytown, vaudevillians, pimps, doughboys, showgirls, and other characters populate the streets, portraying both the terrible effects of the era and the nation’s can-do spirit. BUY NOW

Book of Beasts | NOV 4 (MAT), 8
Music by Schubert, Weber, Saint-Saëns, Mozart, Beethoven, Boccherini, de Falla, and Tchaikovsky

A tongue-in-cheek nod to the colorful pages of a medieval bestiary that features beings both real and fantastical, this dance is perfect for generations young and older alike. BUY NOW

Cloven Kingdom | OCT 31, NOV 4 (MAT), 5
Music by Arcangelo Corelli, Henry Cowell, and Malloy Miller

Just below the surface of humans’ civilized veneer lurks an animal nature that cannot be ignored. Taylor’s iconic work reflects  the struggle between our gentler and more primitive natures. BUY NOW

Esplanade | NOV 1, 3, 11 (MAT), 12
Music by Johann Sebastian Bach

Inspired by the simple act of a woman running to catch a bus, Paul Taylor created Esplanade in 1975, a masterpiece based on pedestrian movement. Set to Bach, the dance celebrates ordinary movements like standing, walking, running, sliding, and falling. By using these “found movements,” Taylor showcases the beauty and expressive power of everyday actions, making the audience appreciate grace in the seemingly mundane. BUY NOW

Eventide | NOV 1, 5, 12
Music by Ralph Vaughan Williams

Set to the music of Ralph Vaughan Williams, Taylor’s choreography reaches sublime heights in this bittersweet portrait of remembered love. Hailed “an American masterpiece” by The San Francisco Chronicle, the piece tells the familiar story of couples reminiscing while also embracing an unknown future, sharing both nostalgia and optimism. BUY NOW

Last Look | OCT 31, NOV 7, 11 (MAT)
Music by Donald York

In a frightening vision of urban apocalypse designed by Alex Katz, Last Look engrosses the audience with intensity. Taylor’s choreography raises questions about the origins of the humanoids on stage, leaving an indelible impression after an unnerving but mesmerizing performance. BUY NOW

Le Sacre du Printemps (The Rehearsal) | NOV 8, 10, 11 (EVE)
Music by Igor Stravinsky

“It takes a genius to upstage another genius, and that’s just about what Paul Taylor accomplished in his deliciously berserk dance version of Igor Stravinsky’s hallowed, epoch-making score… Taylor uses this musical masterpiece as if it were simply a fiendishly interesting piece of music… in devising a dance charade of ever so brittle, arch and waspish humor.” – Alan M. Kriegsman, The Washington Post BUY NOW

Mercuric Tidings | NOV 2 (GALA), 3, 7, 11 (MAT)
Music by Franz Schubert

Danced with unbridled joy and energy, Mercuric Tidings showcases young individuals cavorting with the kinetic propensities of young godlets. Taylor’s choreography captures the sheer pleasure and poetry of movement, creating a dynamic and exuberant dance piece. BUY NOW

Piazzolla Caldera | OCT 31, NOV 4 (EVE), 5, 9
Music by Astor Piazzolla & Jerzy Peterburshsky

Taylor’s sizzling Piazzolla Caldera is a passionate and athletic modern dance inspired by the tango music of Argentine composer Astor Piazzolla. Without using traditional tango steps, Taylor captures this complex social dance – a ritual where working-class men and women come together looking for intimate connection through passion and lust – in his own unique way. BUY NOW

Amy Hall Garner

Somewhere in the Middle | NOV 7, 12
Music of Count Basie, Sarah Vaughan, Duke Ellington, Wynton Marsalis, and other Big Band Standards

Somewhere in the Middle is an adrenaline-fueled work that seamlessly weaves Taylor movement DNA with the infectious rhythms of Big Band Standards. With high-flying artwork by Donald Martiny and vibrantly colored costumes by Mark Eric, this dance is described by The New York Times as “bubbly as a warm bath,” exuding boundless energy, with dancers soaring, rolling, and beaming recklessly. BUY NOW

Family Matinee

NOV 4 (MAT)

Designed for the whole family, this enchanting program features Mr. Taylor’s Book of Beasts and Cloven Kingdom with Vanessa Williams returning to narrate Peter and the Wolf (narration and music only, without dance), Sergei Prokofiev’s delightful symphonic fairy tale performed by OSL.

Following the performance, join us backstage and on the Promenade for a delightful array of family-fun activities, including face painting, photo opportunities with the dancers, Taylor movement challenges, fairy hair, refreshments, and even the opportunity to join the dancers on the Lincoln Center stage!

To buy Family Matinee Party tickets, click here.