A full-length story ballet is the easiest entry point to NYCB, and Ratmansky's Romeo & Juliet pairs Prokofiev's thunderous score with the company's fast, musical dancing. Two weeks of performances means casts rotate, so ballet regulars go twice to compare Juliets. The Koch Theater's David H. Koch promenade at intermission, overlooking the Lincoln Center plaza in winter, is part of the night.
What to expect
Evening performances at 7:30 PM with weekend matinees at 2 PM; the ballet runs about two and a half hours with two intermissions. Casting is posted roughly a week ahead on nycballet.com.
Good to know
- Tickets from about $40 through nycballet.com; 30-and-under and student rush programs offer deep discounts.
- No performance Monday, January 25.
- Fourth Ring seats are the value play; the orchestra rear is the best balance of price and sightline.
- Lincoln Center is served by the 1 train at 66th St and the A/B/C/D at 59th St-Columbus Circle.
- The Winter Season continues through February 28 with Jewels (Feb 12-14) and the Taylor Stanley farewell (Feb 28).
Going? Keep it.
Common questions
How long is Romeo & Juliet?
About two and a half hours including two intermissions.
Is it appropriate for children?
Yes for older children; the story includes stylized sword fights and the deaths of the lovers, and NYCB suggests ages 8 and up.