NYCB posted the first week's casting, and our Jennie is back! Hallelujah! She will dance opening night, April 28th, in Balanchine's Episodes and in all of the performances of Episodes that week. Never has Haglund ever looked forward to Episodes like he is right now. Hallelujah!
Ana Sophia also returns on opening night in The Four Temperaments and in all 4T performances during the first week.
Let's be clear – we're not looking for engine-revving comebacks after these torturous injury layoffs of way over a year. No, no, no. Moderation is the key to success here. Moderation. Just get these dancers back on the stage. If they need to stop mid-dance and mark a few steps with their hands, that's okay with Haglund.
Much more to look forward to in the first week. Adrian Danchig-Waring will debut as Apollo on Wednesday. (Haglund needs a pinch on the arm.) The muses will be Tiler Peck, Ashly Isaacs (also debuting), and Lauren Lovette. On the same program, Anthony Huxley debuts opposite Ashley Bouder in Duo Concertant, and Sterling Hyltin will lead Symphony in Three Movements with Erica Pereira and Savannah Lowery.
What a week this will be!
10 responses to “Jennie Somogyi and Ana Sophia Scheller return!”
I am so happy to see Jennie’s name on the cast list! I was hoping she’d show up in the Symphony in Three Movements pas de deux but whatever she’s in, I’m just happy she’s dancing.
I am so happy to see Jennie’s name on the cast list! I was hoping she’d show up in the Symphony in Three Movements pas de deux but whatever she’s in, I’m just happy she’s dancing.
Me, too, Missy. It seems like it’s been close to two years. Maybe that’s just my personal pain, but it has been way, way over a year.
Me, too, Missy. It seems like it’s been close to two years. Maybe that’s just my personal pain, but it has been way, way over a year.
So happy those 2 girls are back!!!!
& Adrian as Apollo should be VERY interesting….hope Russell Janzen gets a shot one day at it too.
So happy those 2 girls are back!!!!
& Adrian as Apollo should be VERY interesting….hope Russell Janzen gets a shot one day at it too.
Hi, Pheonix. I totally agree. I hope that someday soon Amar Ramasar will get a shot at Apollo, too. He is able to convey a sense of vulnerability and sensitivity that are key to the character.
Hi, Pheonix. I totally agree. I hope that someday soon Amar Ramasar will get a shot at Apollo, too. He is able to convey a sense of vulnerability and sensitivity that are key to the character.
Amar would KILL IT as Apollo!
Adrian & Zach are also great choices – very promising.
Amar would KILL IT as Apollo!
Adrian & Zach are also great choices – very promising.