NYCB’s “All American Fare”

I’ve been a little too busy for blogging, but have a few moments to recount last night. Dione and I went and saw NYCB’s “All American Fare.”

It was an all-Robbin’s program, with the beginning and the end being the best parts of the evening. NYCB opened with “Interplay,” a fun, jazzy little piece that I’m adding to my list of favorite ballets. There’s even a West Side Story-esque dance-off of sorts during the finale, which I enjoyed, despite everyone noting afterword that it was “falling apart.” For the first time, for me, Sterling Hyltin looked so grown up. She’s always been a favorite of mine.

“Ives Songs” was the black sheep of the program. Kathryn Morgan, the star from my hometown, danced as one of the children in the opening.

Everyone whined about ”Ives Songs” during intermission, and the elderly woman next to me assured me that “I’m Old Fashioned” would be a treat. She was right, it was a treat. Sara Mearns was lovely and carries such an sense of artistry. I’ve never seen Ashley Bouder do anything petit adagio before, so it was refreshing to say the least.

The guys were stars, especially Adrian Danchig-Waring. Philip Neal and Stephen Hanna were also great enough that I promised myself to view them more this season.

Dione and I had dinner after the show at Cafe Mozart. Her opinions? Amar Ramsar stood out in “Interplay” and “I’m Old Fashioned” is her new favorite too.