American Ballet Theater 2011 New York City Center Opening Night Gala

American Ballet Theatre will present eight performances of new work, revivals and repertory at New York City Center, November 8 — 13, it was announced today by Artistic Director Kevin McKenzie. American Ballet Theatre’s return to New York City Center will be highlighted by the New York City Premiere of a new work choreographed by Demis Volpi and major revivals of Merce Cunningham’s Duets in honor of the late choreographer, Paul Taylor’s Black Tuesday and Martha Clarke’s Garden of Villandry. The season will also celebrate the 25th Anniversary of Twyla Tharp’s In the Upper Room. An Opening Night Gala on Tuesday evening, November 8, will include the Premiere of a new ballet by Stuttgart Ballet member Demis Volpi, Martha Clarke’s Garden of Villandry and Twyla Tharp’s In the Upper Room. The program will also feature Tharp’s Sinatra Suite, a suite of dances from Nine Sinatra Songs, set to classic songs by Frank Sinatra with costumes by Oscar de la Renta. American Ballet Theatre’s New York City Center 2011 Opening Night Gala performance will be followed by a benefit dinner at The Plaza Hotel. For more information on ABT’s Gala Benefit, please call the Special Events office on 212-477-3030 ext. 3311.