November 25, 2008 at 7 PM
Opening Night Benefit
Celebrate the opening of New York City Ballet’s 2008-09 Season at a one-time-only performance followed by a festive black-tie Supper Ball on the Promenade.
Program:
Chichester Psalms
Barber Violin Concerto (Excerpt)
Ives, Songs (Excerpt)
Ivesiana (Excerpt)
Calcium Light Night  (Excerpt)
Jazz (Six Syncopated Movements)  (Excerpt)
A Fool for You ("Rockhouse", "Hit the Road Jack" and "It Should've Been Me")
"Blossom got Kissed" from Duke! 
Who Cares? ("The Man I Love" and "I Got Rhythm")

December 13, 2008
The Nutcracker Family Benefit
This special day hosted by the New York City Ballet and the School of American Ballet is one of New York City’s favorite Family events.  The day features a performance of George Balanchine’s holiday classic, the opportunity to go backstage and visit the “Land of Sweets,” and a party on the Promenade with characters and children from the production.

February 11, 2009
Annual Luncheon
Join Peter Martins and New York City Ballet dancers for an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the Company followed by an elegant luncheon on the Promenade.

May 13, 2009
Spring Gala
New York City Ballet’s largest fund-raising event will include a one-time only program and an unforgettable black-tie celebration on the Theater’s Promenade.

Benefit invitations will be mailed six weeks prior to each event. For further information or to purchase tickets, contact the NYCB Special Events Department at 212-870-5585, M-F, 10 am - 5 pm or email specialevents@nycballet.com.