A Night of Stars: American Ballet Theatre’s Fall Gala Illuminates New York City

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 24: A view of the venue during the American Ballet Theatre Fall Gala at David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center on October 24, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for American Ballet Theatre)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 24: A view of the venue during the American Ballet Theatre Fall Gala at David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center on October 24, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for American Ballet Theatre)

As autumn leaves gracefully descended upon the city, the glamour of ballet took flight inside the renowned David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center. The American Ballet Theatre (ABT) hosted its much-anticipated Fall Gala, marking it as a one-night-only performance where brilliance took center stage, both in ballet and high fashion.

AGMA Dancers attend the American Ballet Theatre Fall Gala
AGMA Dancers attend the American Ballet Theatre Fall Gala

The evening was nothing short of theatrical magnificence. The stage was set ablaze with ABT's stellar principal dancers, mesmerizing the audience with classics from dance maestros like Harald Lander, Kenneth MacMillan, and Antony Tudor. But the pièce de résistance was undeniably the World Premiere pas de deux choreographed by ABT's own luminary, Principal Dancer James Whiteside. It was a testament to ballet's enduring charm and the innovation that keeps it contemporary.

(L-R) Josette Winograd, Dimitri Drone, Katie Ho, Krysten Hammond, Prince A. Sanders, Julie Wald, Petar Krbavac-Sanders, and Maneka Mahajan attend the American Ballet Theatre Fall Gala
(L-R) Josette Winograd, Dimitri Drone, Katie Ho, Krysten Hammond, Prince A. Sanders, Julie Wald, Petar Krbavac-Sanders, and Maneka Mahajan attend the American Ballet Theatre Fall Gala
(L-R) Melissa Smith and Lee Margolis attend the American Ballet Theatre Fall Gala
(L-R) Melissa Smith and Lee Margolis attend the American Ballet Theatre Fall Gala

Offstage, the fashion was just as mesmerizing. An assemblage of glittering guests in sumptuous gowns and sharp tuxedos took to the Promenade for a black-tie dinner that oozed elegance.  The star studded guest list included powerhouses from the arts, fashion and entertainment world such as Katie Couric, Annette Bening, Mick Jagger and Melanie Hamrick, Amy Astley, fashion dynamo Brandon Maxwell, Molly Ringwald, Morena Baccarin, designer extraordinaire, Zac Posen, Harrison Ball, Anh Duong, Brynn Whitfield, Candace Bushnell, Carly Cushnie, Crystal Kung Minkoff, Ivy Getty, Jessel Tank, Jonathan Cohen, Jordan Roth, Pritika Swarup, Sutton Stracke, Tommy Dorfman, and RHONY Ubah Hassan. They all came together to celebrate not just the art of dance, but also the unwavering support that fosters it.

A view of the venue during the American Ballet Theatre Fall Gala
A view of the venue during the American Ballet Theatre Fall Gala
A view of the venue during the American Ballet Theatre Fall Gala
A view of the venue during the American Ballet Theatre Fall Gala
A view of the venue during the American Ballet Theatre Fall Gala
A view of the venue during the American Ballet Theatre Fall Gala
A view of the venue during the American Ballet Theatre Fall Gala
A view of the venue during the American Ballet Theatre Fall Gala
A view of the venue during the American Ballet Theatre Fall Gala
A view of the venue during the American Ballet Theatre Fall Gala
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A view of the venue during the American Ballet Theatre Fall Gala

A view of the venue during the American Ballet Theatre Fall GalaCentral to the evening's tributes was Katie Couric, lauded not just for her journalistic acumen but for the boundless love and support she has showered upon ABT over the years. Additionally, The Shubert Foundation was celebrated for its commendable commitment to nurturing performing arts in the US.

After an evocative performance and a delectable dinner, the night was far from over. The festivities continued as guests and the ABT principals let their hair down, reveling in the post-dinner party, cherishing the artistry they had witnessed and the camaraderie that bound them all.

Sutton Stracke (R) attends the American Ballet Theatre Fall Gala
Sutton Stracke (R) attends the American Ballet Theatre Fall Gala
(L-R) Jordan Roth, Zac Posen, Mathilda Gianopoulos, Molly Ringwald, Richie Jackson and Harrison Ball attend the American Ballet Theatre Fall Gala
(L-R) Jordan Roth, Zac Posen, Mathilda Gianopoulos, Molly Ringwald, Richie Jackson and Harrison Ball attend the American Ballet Theatre Fall Gala
(L-R) Malcolm Carfrae, John Molner, Katie Couric, John Wattiker and Anh Duong attend the American Ballet Theatre Fall Gala
(L-R) Malcolm Carfrae, John Molner, Katie Couric, John Wattiker and Anh Duong attend the American Ballet Theatre Fall Gala
(L-R) James Whiteside, Suzanne Hall and Val Carlotti attend the American Ballet Theatre Fall Gala
(L-R) James Whiteside, Suzanne Hall and Val Carlotti attend the American Ballet Theatre Fall Gala
Richie Jackson (L), Jordan Roth (2nd L) and Tommy Dorfman (R) attend the American Ballet Theatre Fall Gala
Richie Jackson (L), Jordan Roth (2nd L) and Tommy Dorfman (R) attend the American Ballet Theatre Fall Gala
(L-R) Crystal Kung Minkoff, Sutton Stracke, Elizabeth Segerstrom and Deborah Valdez-Hung attend the American Ballet Theatre Fall Gala
(L-R) Crystal Kung Minkoff, Sutton Stracke, Elizabeth Segerstrom and Deborah Valdez-Hung attend the American Ballet Theatre Fall Gala
(L-R) Kyle Ridaught, Jenna Segal and Joey Grant Luther attend the American Ballet Theatre Fall Gala
(L-R) Kyle Ridaught, Jenna Segal and Joey Grant Luther attend the American Ballet Theatre Fall Gala
Lee Margolis (L) and Stacy Margolis (C) attend the American Ballet Theatre Fall Gala
Lee Margolis (L) and Stacy Margolis (C) attend the American Ballet Theatre Fall Gala
Cassandra Trenary (L), Kathy Reilly (2nd L), Andrea Virgin (3rd R) and Emily Reifel (R) attend the American Ballet Theatre Fall Gala
Cassandra Trenary (L), Kathy Reilly (2nd L), Andrea Virgin (3rd R) and Emily Reifel (R) attend the American Ballet Theatre Fall Gala
(L-R) Joey Grant Luther, Cassandra Trenary and Kyle Ridaught attend the American Ballet Theatre Fall Gala
(L-R) Joey Grant Luther, Cassandra Trenary and Kyle Ridaught attend the American Ballet Theatre Fall Gala
(L-R) Val Carlotti, Suzanne Hall, Kyle Ridaught and Joey Grant Luther attend the American Ballet Theatre Fall Gala 
(L-R) Val Carlotti, Suzanne Hall, Kyle Ridaught and Joey Grant Luther attend the American Ballet Theatre Fall Gala 
(L-R) Christian Zimmermann (L) Stella Abrera (2nd L) and Sascha Radetsky (2nd R) attend the American Ballet Theatre Fall Gala
(L-R) Christian Zimmermann (L) Stella Abrera (2nd L) and Sascha Radetsky (2nd R) attend the American Ballet Theatre Fall Gala
(L-R) Paige Kozak and Sam Segal attend the American Ballet Theatre Fall Gala
(L-R) Paige Kozak and Sam Segal attend the American Ballet Theatre Fall Gala
(L-R) John Molner, Mick Jagger, Katie Couric and Jordan Roth attend the American Ballet Theatre Fall Gala
(L-R) John Molner, Mick Jagger, Katie Couric and Jordan Roth attend the American Ballet Theatre Fall Gala
(L-R) Zac Posen, Molly Ringwald, Mathilda Gianopoulos and Harrison Ball attend the American Ballet Theatre Fall Gala
(L-R) Zac Posen, Molly Ringwald, Mathilda Gianopoulos and Harrison Ball attend the American Ballet Theatre Fall Gala
Andrea Virgin (2nd L) and Joshua Ramus (2nd R) attends the American Ballet Theatre Fall Gala
Andrea Virgin (2nd L) and Joshua Ramus (2nd R) attends the American Ballet Theatre Fall Gala
(L-R) Zac Posen, Mathilda Gianopoulos, Molly Ringwald and Harrison Ball attend the American Ballet Theatre Fall Gala
(L-R) Zac Posen, Mathilda Gianopoulos, Molly Ringwald and Harrison Ball attend the American Ballet Theatre Fall Gala

The ABT's Fall Gala was a celebration of art, fashion, dedication, and unity. A night where every twirl, every note, and every applause echoed the city's unwavering love for ballet and its luminaries on a glamorous Tuesday night.

Image credits: Getty Images

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