Inside American Ballet Theater’s History-Making Fall Gala

Christopher Rudd believes in the power of “Yes, and…” thinking. The New York-based choreographer made history two years ago with the premiere of his first commission for American Ballet Theatre, Touché, a work exploring themes of gay love that was the first male pas de deux to be performed by a major ballet company. His follow-up, Lifted, which will premiere Thursday evening during ABT’s Fall Gala, with additional performance on Friday and Saturday, is another first for ABT: a celebration of Black excellence that showcases an all-Black cast and creative team. The creative spark for Lifted came from a conversation… Read Full Article