Swan Lake Curtain Call Chloe

ABT Saga Swan Lake Curtain Call July 18, 2026 2 PM
One of the best ever performances. Chloe Misseldine!! Awesome!! Thank you!!
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Choreography by Kevin McKenzie
(after Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov)
Music by Peter IIyitch Tchaikovsky
Sets and costumes by Zack Brown
Lighting by Duane Schuler
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Chloe Misseldine: Odette/Odile*
Aran Bell: Prince Siegfried*
Claire Davison: Queen Mother
Clinton Luckett: Wolfgang, Tutor to the Prince
Kento Sumitani: Benno, the Prince's Friend*
Joseph Markey* and Cy Doherty: von Rothbart, An Evil Sorcerer*
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Commentary:
This is not a channel for reviews or to supply information about the company, the dancers, etc. My purpose to share in a small way the excitement of attending the live performances which I have the privilege to attend. This particular performance was so outstanding that I want to share a few thoughts. First, the entire performance was spectacular. I have listed the principal cast but every single dancer on this stage was superb. Having seen this ballet many, many times, I often watch the dancers off the main scene who contribute in subtle ways. That was very hard for this performance but worthwhile advice I think. Second, Chloe Misseldine was fantastic. I shall say no more. The partnering by Aron Bell, superb. The performance by Joseph Markey as Von Rothbart in the Great Hall was delightful. Who could forgive the poor prince for being deceived? Who could be a better flirtatious partner to Odile, the Queen Mother and each of the princesses? I had not realized how amusing this sequence could be, Markey with those princesses, each being encouraged! Third, the Swans. Oh my!