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Kiyon Gaines, Jordan Pacitti, Jeff Stanton, and Kylee Kitchens in Fancy Free

I’ve noticed with Robbins’ choreography that there is a simplicity to it that makes it so great. It’s comprehensive yet uncomplicated. In the Night is pure, calm, and literal (and not to mention beautiful), which allows the audience to ingest the full sentiment of each of the three couples. And although a completely different feel, in The Concert, the same is relevant. Each character has a clear nature to them. The life situations that that the characters are then put in makes for a humorous gathering. The moment one tries to add humor or antics to this peice, those funny moments are lost. Like many companies in the US, PNB is celebrating Jerome Robbins. I’m so happy to be able to experience and celebrate this amazing choreographer. Our program, All Robbins, has three of this American icon’s masterpeices. Here are some rehearsal pictures of The Concert, Fancy Free, and In The Night.

Miranda Weese, Jeff Stanton, and Seth and Sara Orza in In the Night

Famed pianist, Dianne Chilgren getting in on the fun in The Concert