NYCB 2026-27 Season & Gala
Key Questions
What happened at NYCB's Spring Gala?
The Spring Gala on May 7 raised $3.2 million and featured the premiere of Peck's Symphonie Espagnole. It also highlighted the 60th anniversary of Jewels as a centerpiece of the season.
Who is retiring from New York City Ballet this season?
Megan Fairchild is marking her 25-year farewell with a final performance on May 24, including a review of her last Coppélia. Interviews and reviews covered her career highlights.
What is notable about NYCB's 2025 SPAC summer residency?
It marks the company's 60th anniversary at Saratoga Performing Arts Center with performances July 8-11, including Balanchine's A Midsummer Night's Dream. Local kids auditioned for the production, and Unity Phelan previewed the season.
What new work is Tiler Peck creating for NYCB?
Tiler Peck is debuting a new large-scale ballet at SPAC while continuing to perform. Rehearsals show her wearing pointe shoes like the dancers, with behind-the-scenes coverage of her choreographic process.
Who recently joined NYCB as a soloist?
Ryan Tomash joins NYCB as a soloist from the Royal Danish Ballet. This addition coincides with the company's return to Los Angeles after 20 years and other season updates.
Spring Gala May7 $3.2M Peck Symphonie Espagnole premiere; Fairchild 25yr farewell May24. Ryan Tomash joins as Soloist from Royal Danish Ballet. Unity Phelan interview previews NYCB's SPAC summer season (July performances). Macaulay review of May rep. Fairchild farewell interview and final Coppélia review. Jewels 60th anniversary as centerpiece. Jonathan Stafford interview previews NYCB's 60th SPAC summer residency (July 8-11). Detailed review of NYCB's LA return after 20 years. Updated with SPAC 60th anniversary piece celebrating Balanchine's Midsummer and local kids auditioning. Tiler Peck debuts new large-scale ballet at SPAC while still performing; behind-the-scenes creative process adds choreographer spotlight. Latest update: Taylor Stanley's farewell as Puck in A Midsummer Night's Dream at SPAC adds emotional weight to the 60th anniversary.