The Brilliance Program:
Balanchine, Arpino, and Beyond
State Street Ballet presents

The Brilliance Program:
Balanchine, Arpino, and Beyond

Friday, May 9, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 2 PM
Map Marker Lobero Theatre

Prepare for an electrifying finale as we celebrate our 30th anniversary with The Brilliance Program! Experience contemporary innovation and classical elegance with George Balanchine’s “Who Cares?” and “Birthday Variations” by Joffrey Ballet’s Gerald Arpino. Plus, be the first to witness a world premiere by the visionary Kassandra Taylor Newberry, a choreographer known for pushing artistic boundaries through audience favorites such as Fold and (con)version. Join us for an unforgettable evening of passion and brilliance that will leave you longing for more.

Choreography by George Balanchine, Gerald Arpino, Kassandra Taylor Newberry
Music by George Gershwin and Giuseppe Verdi
Accompanied by the Opera Santa Barbara Orchestra
Conducted by Kostis Protopapas

Join us after the performance on May 9 for a question-and-answer session with the artists.

Presented By

Ticket Information

Single tickets available on July 1st at 10 AM. Click here for Season Packages.

(Ticket prices include a per ticket Lobero Facility Fee)

Tickets purchased online or by phone are subject to a web/phone order fee of $3.00 per ticket. To avoid this fee, tickets can be purchased in person at the box office. 

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State Street Ballet presents

The Brilliance Program:
Balanchine, Arpino, and Beyond

Friday, May 9, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 2 PM
Map Marker Lobero Theatre

Avoid Ticket Scams

Protect your purchase by identifying authorized ticket sellers. Learn More

Presented By

Prepare for an electrifying finale as we celebrate our 30th anniversary with The Brilliance Program! Experience contemporary innovation and classical elegance with George Balanchine’s “Who Cares?” and “Birthday Variations” by Joffrey Ballet’s Gerald Arpino. Plus, be the first to witness a world premiere by the visionary Kassandra Taylor Newberry, a choreographer known for pushing artistic boundaries through audience favorites such as Fold and (con)version. Join us for an unforgettable evening of passion and brilliance that will leave you longing for more.

Choreography by George Balanchine, Gerald Arpino, Kassandra Taylor Newberry
Music by George Gershwin and Giuseppe Verdi
Accompanied by the Opera Santa Barbara Orchestra
Conducted by Kostis Protopapas

Join us after the performance on May 9 for a question-and-answer session with the artists.

Single tickets available on July 1st at 10 AM. Click here for Season Packages.

(Ticket prices include a per ticket Lobero Facility Fee)

Tickets purchased online or by phone are subject to a web/phone order fee of $3.00 per ticket. To avoid this fee, tickets can be purchased in person at the box office. 

Reserved Seating