PHOTOS: ABT Spring Gala 2025 at Cipriani
Celebrate the American Ballet Theater’s 85th anniversary! The ABT Spring Gala 2025,hosted at Cipriani,dazzled with breathtaking performances and honored Susan and Leonard Feinstein for their unbelievable support. This star-studded event showcased the company’s dedication to both the classic and contemporary ballet, leaving the audience spellbound. Guests enjoyed a preview of the upcoming Summer season, featuring everything from “Swan Lake” to modern pieces, proving ABT remains a powerhouse in the ballet world. News Directory 3 has the inside scoop on the notable attendees, including Misty Copeland and Alec Baldwin. Discover what’s next for this iconic company.
American Ballet Theatre Spring Gala Celebrates 85th Anniversary
Updated June 2, 2025
The American Ballet Theatre (ABT) recently held its annual Spring Gala at Cipriani South Street in New York, celebrating 85 years of dance and honoring philanthropists Susan and Leonard Feinstein for their long-standing support. The black-tie event showcased the company’s commitment to both classic and contemporary ballet,offering a glimpse into the upcoming 2025 Summer season.
ABT Artistic director Susan Jaffe and Executive Director Barry Hughson opened the evening with a toast, acknowledging the Feinsteins’ contributions to new choreography and the company’s artistic endurance.Guests then enjoyed cocktails and a candlelit dinner before the evening’s main attraction: a series of dance performances.
the program featured excerpts from Christopher Wheeldon’s “The Winter’s Tale,” set to premiere in New York next year, alongside beloved classics such as Kevin McKenzie’s “Swan Lake,” George balanchine’s “Theme and Variations,” and Frederick Ashton’s “Sylvia.” Contemporary pieces, including Twyla Tharp’s “Bach Partita” and Alexei Ratmansky’s “Serenade after Plato’s Symposium,” completed the program, highlighting the ABT’s dedication to both tradition and innovation in ballet performance.
Among the celebrated dancers taking the stage were Joo Won Ahn,aran Bell,Isabella Boylston,Skylar Brandt,Daniel Camargo,Herman Cornejo,Catherine Hurlin,Chloe Misseldine,Gillian Murphy,SunMi Park,Jake Roxander,Calvin Royal III,Hee Seo,Christine Shevchenko,Cory Stearns,Devon Teuscher,Cassandra trenary,and James Whiteside.
The event drew a crowd of notable figures from various fields. Attendees included Alec and Hilaria Baldwin, designer Cynthia Rowley, Indré Rockefeller, Jean Shafiroff, Karine Jean-Pierre, jewelry designer Lauren Levinson, Lizzie Asher, designer Michelle Ochs, TooD Beauty founder Sharareh Siadat, and soccer star Ashlyn Harris. Ballet icons Misty Copeland, Sascha Radetsky, and Stella Abrera were also present, along with actors Sophia Bush, Dascha Polanco, Alex newell, and Eric Rutherford. Reality television personalities Sai De Silva, Kelly Killoren Bensimon, and Sutton stracke added to the star-studded guest list.
What’s next
Looking ahead, the American Ballet Theatre’s 2025 Summer season promises a continuation of its commitment to excellence in ballet, with a diverse repertoire and performances by world-class dancers.