A full staging of Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake — Prince Siegfried, the Swan Queen Odette, the corps of swans and the costumes that go with them — on the Bronx's largest performing arts stage. Lehman Center seats over two thousand and prices children ten and under at ten dollars, a number Manhattan will not match this month. If you want a child's first ballet without a three-figure outlay, book here.
What to expect
A traditional evening-length ballet with a live orchestral score, corps work in the lakeside acts and the familiar swan choreography. VIP orchestra ticket holders are invited to a reception with refreshments an hour before curtain, and the auditorium is a large modern hall rather than a historic theatre.
Good to know
- Take the 4 to Bedford Park Boulevard–Lehman College or the D to Bedford Park Boulevard, then walk onto the campus.
- There is on-campus parking, which is the simpler option coming from Westchester or the north Bronx.
- Children aged ten and under get a heavily discounted ticket, so it is a low-cost first ballet.
- It is a large modern auditorium, so sightlines hold up well from the rear sections.
- Book through the venue's official ticketing rather than a resale site.
- Allow extra time to find the theatre entrance on the Lehman College campus after dark.
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Common questions
How much are children's tickets?
Tickets for children aged ten and under are ten dollars, which makes this one of the cheapest ways to see a full-length classical ballet in the city.
Which subway is closest?
The 4 train to Bedford Park Boulevard–Lehman College puts you closest; the D train to Bedford Park Boulevard also works with a slightly longer walk.
Is there anything extra with VIP seats?
VIP orchestra ticket holders are invited to a reception with complimentary refreshments an hour before the performance begins.
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