Paul Taylor Dance Company

November 5-24, 2024

“One of the most exciting, innovative, and delightful dance companies in the entire world.” - The New York Times

From Artistic Director Michael Novak this season features two World Premieres by Resident Choreographer Lauren Lovette, a World Premiere by Robert Battle, ten unforgettable dances by founder Paul Taylor, two special tributes to dance icon Loïe Fuller choreographed by Jody Sperling, plus the return of Lovette’s Echo, Ulysses Dove’s Vespers, and Larry Keigwin’s Rush Hour.

Every performance features live music by the Orchestra of St. Luke’s under the direction of David LaMarche and conductor Tara Simoncic. Back by popular demand, Grammy-winning trio Time for Three performs Nov. 5-6 and Nov. 12-15.

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Works by Paul Taylor

PAUL TAYLOR
Arden Court | NOV 7, 9, 16 (EVE), 22, 24
Music by William Boyce
Set and Costumes by Gene Moore
Lighting by Jennifer Tipton

Aureole | NOV 5, 8, 10, 12, 16, (EVE), 22
Music by George Friderich Handel
Costumes by George Tacet, Ph.D.
Lighting by Thomas Skelton

Dust | NOV 5, 9 (MAT & EVE), 20, 23 (MAT)
Music by Francis Poulenc
Set & Costumes by Gene Moore
Lighting by Jenifer Tipton

Esplanade | NOV 16 (EVE), 19, 22, 24
Music by J.S. Bach
Costumes by John Rawlings
Lighting by Jennifer Tipton

Funny Papers | NOV 8, 9 (MAT), 14, 23 (MAT)
Music of Novelty tunes
Costumes by Santo Loquasto
Lighting by Jennifer Tipton

Images | NOV 14, 17, 20, 23 (EVE)
Music by Claude Debussy
Costumes by Gene Moore
Lighting by Mark Litvin

Lost, Found and Lost | NOV 7, 10, 12, 23 (EVE)
“Elevator Music” re-orchestrated by Donald York
Costumes and Stage Design by Alex Katz
Lighting byJennifer Tipton

Promethean Fire | NOV 6 (GALA), 9 (EVE), 13, 17, 20
Music by J.S. Bach, orchestrated by Leopold Stokowski
Costumes by Santo Loquasto
Lighting by Jennifer Tipton

Syzygy | NOV 7, 9 (MAT), 10, 16 (MAT), 21
Music composed for the dance by Donald York
Costumes by Santo Loquasto
Lighting by Jennifer Tipton

The Word | NOV 13, 15, 17, 21, 24
Music composed for the dance by David Israel
Costumes by Santo Loquasto
Lighting by Jennifer Tipton

Works by Resident Choreographer Lauren Lovette

LAUREN LOVETTE
Chaconne in Winter (World Premiere) | NOV 6 (GALA), 12, 14
Music by J.S. Bach and Justin Vernon
Special musical performance by Time for Three
Costumes by Mark Eric
Lighting by Brandon Stirling Baker

Recess (World Premiere) | NOV 8, 19, 22
Music by Errollyn Wallen
Set by Libby Stadstad
Costumes by Mark Eric
Lighting by Brandon Stirling Baker

Echo | NOV 5, 13, 15
Music by Kevin Putz
Special musical performance by Time for Three
Costumes by Zac Posen
Lighting by James F. Ingalls

Works by Guest Choreographers

ROBERT BATTLE
For You (World Premiere) | NOV 6 (GALA)
Music by J.S. Bach and Sarah Vaughan
Costumes by Santo Loquasto
Lighting by Burke Wilmore

ULYSSES DOVE
Vespers | NOV 14, 16 (EVE), 23 (MAT)
Music by Mikel Rouse
Costumes by Ulysses Dove
Lighting by William Grant III

LARRY KEIGWIN
Rush Hour | NOV 12, 15, 23 (EVE)
Music composed for the dance by Adam Crystal
Costumes by Fritz Masten
Lighting by Clifton Taylor

JODY SPERLING
Clair de Lune | NOV 16 (EVE), 19, 23 (MAT)
Choreographed by Jody Sperling in homage to Loïe Fuller
Music by Claude Debussy
Costumes by Jody Sperling
Lighting by David Ferri

Vive La Loïe (World Premiere) | NOV 8, 10, 16 (MAT), 22
Choreographed by Jody Sperling in homage to Loïe Fuller
Music by Max Richter
Set by Neil Shubert
Costumes by Jody Sperling
Lighting by David Ferri

SPECIAL EVENTS

 

$10 Night | TUE NOV 5

All seats in the house just $10. Performance made possible with the generous support of Elise Jaffe and Jeffrey Brown.

 

Taylor Gala | WED NOV 6  6pm

Artistic Director Michael Novak, Resident Choreographer Lauren Lovette, and the Paul Taylor Dance Company invite you to attend the Taylor Gala, a festive celebration honoring esteemed Taylor Alumna Carolyn Adams and Vice Chair of the Paul Taylor Dance Foundation Board of Directors, Stephen Kroll Reidy. Ms. Adams is Taylor's Director of Education and Mr. Reidy is founder of the Company's new works Dancemaker Fund.

Join us for cocktails on the First Ring Promenade at 6PM before entering the theater for an awe-inspiring performance at 7PM The evening's program will feature a world premiere from Ms. Lovette dedicated to Mr. Reidy and a special one-night-only tribute to Ms. Adams created by celebrated choreographer Robert Battle alongside Paul Taylor's profound Promethean Fire. We will continue the celebration on the Promenade post-performance with dinner and dancing with the Taylor dancers and other special guests. To join the festivities, click here. For performance-only tickets, click here.

 

Family Express | SAT NOV 16 (MAT)

A 75-minute, family friendly show without intermission. Ticket holders also receive a coupon good for 1 free class at the Taylor School. 

 

Esplanade Special 50th Anniversary Performance | SUN NOV 24

A celebration not to be missed! This final performance of the season will launch a 50th anniversary of Paul Taylor’s Esplanade. Join us alongside generations of Esplanade dancers to share in the joy of this masterwork.

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“Go see them. This mélange is, for the most part, modern dance at its best; even jaded audiences may find their faith in the medium renewed.” - The Village Voice

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Patrons Lounge: Premium tickets at $195 include an invitation to the Patrons Lounge at intermissions.

This season is made possible by: 

 

Leadership funding provided by Stephen Kroll Reidy. Major support provided by The SHS Foundation, Jody and John Arnhold, the Howard Gilman Foundation, The Shubert Foundation, and an anonymous donor. Lincoln Center Season sponsorship support provided by Baron Capital Group, Inc. Additional major funding provided by S&P Global, The Fan Fox and Leslie R. Samuels Foundation, and The Gladys Krieble Delmas Foundation. Year-round programs are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature. Paul Taylor Dance Company gratefully acknowledges the estates of Harlan Morse Blake and Mary J. Osborn for their transformational gifts.