• Prodigal Son

Prodigal Son


Apr 29 – May 22, 2022

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A program of four energetic and beautiful ballets with something for everyone, including a classic story, two fresh company premieres, and an innovative world premiere that blends dance and technology.

 

Program includes:

Prodigal Son


This is a tale of sin and redemption, the story of a young man’s hunger for adventure. It features two legendary roles – the rebellious Son and the beautiful Siren. Their partnership culminates in one of the most sensual pas de deux ever to be seen on stage.

In this masterpiece, Balanchine borrowed from the worlds of gymnastics and circus. Fearless acrobatics, soaring leaps and feats of strength punctuate Prodigal Son’s powerful themes. You’ll feel every beat of this adventure – every high spirit, ferocious battle and devastating blow.
“Gauche and cruel, funny and naive, lascivious and tender… It moves with dramatic force through fantastically perceptive and daring episodes, to a conclusion of irresistible emotional conviction.” The New York Times

CHOREOGRAPHY
George Balanchine © The George Balanchine Trust
MUSIC
Sergei Prokofiev

 

Herman Schmerman Duet*


How much fun can two dancers have on stage? Even more than usual in mini-skirts designed by Gianni Versace. In this ”gorgeous, edible piece”, the dancers show how much they love to dance and invite you along for the ride (The Guardian). World-renowned choreographer William Forsythe crafts complex steps, reckless shifts of weight and moments of laugh-out-loud humor. This is a duet where our extraordinary dancers shine: showing off their playfulness, bravery and technical attack.

CHOREOGRAPHY
William Forsythe
MUSIC
Thom Willems

 

After The Rain Pas de Deux*


Two dancers move slowly, precisely, falling into each other and performing lifts of gorgeous geometry. This soft, melting duet is a window into a relationship full of tenderness. You’ll fall in love with the MCB premiere of this Wheeldon classic “that feels like one long, sweet exhalation” (The Standard, UK).

CHOREOGRAPHY
Christopher Wheeldon
MUSIC
Arvo Pärt

 

The Source**


Claudia Schreier’s second world premiere for MCB, after 2020’s Places, is an original, human story about relativity. Expect a rich and thoughtful journey from this collaboration between the “skilled and sophisticated” Schreier and innovative director Adam Barish (The New York Times).

CHOREOGRAPHY
Claudia Schreier
DIRECTOR
Adam Barish
MUSIC
Riley Mulherkar, Frank Zappa, William Grant Still, Alexina Louie and Julius Eastman*/arr. Gary Sheldon

 

*Company Premiere
**World Premiere

Prodigal Son, After the Rain Pas de Deux and the world premiere are performed to live music.
Recommended for ages 4 and up
Duration: 2hr 19min (including 2 x 20 min intermissions)

 


 

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Free Pre-Performance Talks

Join us for our pre performance talks with MCB’s artistic team. These insightful conversations begin one hour prior to curtain before each performance except on opening nights.

Broward Center

  • Sat, May 21 at 6:30pm: Director of Costume Department Eleanor Wolfe speaks about the wardrobe in the final program of the 2021/22 season
  • Sun, May 22 at 1pm: MCB Artistic Director Lourdes Lopez speaks with MCB Principal Nathalia Arja and MCB Principal Soloist Chase Swatosh about their roles in Herman Schmerman Duet

Casting Sheets
Kravis Center, Apr 29 – May 1
Arsht Center, May 6 – 8
Broward Center, May 21 – 22


Digital Program

Enjoy reading the Prodigal Son digital program book.

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Prodigal Son Playlist

Immerse yourself in the joy of dance with our Prodigal Son playlist below, or follow MCB on Spotify.

Read More: Return of the Son
Click on the image below or here to read more about the history and inspiration behind Prodigal Son.