City Ballet of Boston, under the artistic direction of Tony Williams, is presenting “Ballet Banquet,” a celebration of dance, including stage premieres by choreographers Gianni Di Marco and Morgan Brown Sanborn at the Strand Theatre this month on April 26, 27, 28.
With dancers from City Ballet of Boston and youth dancers from the Tony Williams Dance Center, the performances will feature six distinct contemporary works.

They open with “Ben’s Trumpet,” a vibrant jazz-ballet piece based on the children’s story book, “Ben’s Trumpet,” by Caldecott Honor Award-winning author and illustrator Rachel Isadora. “Sleeping Beauty: The Awakening,” is an abridged version of the classic ballet choreographed by Gianni Di Marco, followed by “Baba Ghanoush,” choreographed by Tony Williams.

Following them are two stage premieres, “The Gathering,” choreographed by Gianni Di Marco, and “Tableau,” a three-movement work choreographed by CBB company member Morgan Brown Sanborn. The program will also include “Slanting Sun,” choreographed by Marcus Schulkind.

Says artistic director Williams, “Ballet Banquet is more than just a performance; it’s a celebration of the transformative power of dance. We aim to connect with our audiences on a profound level, inviting them to experience the emotion, beauty, and athleticism of ballet through a diverse repertoire that challenges and delights.”

The performances take place on Fri., April 26 at 7 p.m.; Saturday at 3 p.m,; and Sunday at 3 p.m. Tickets start at $20 and are available at cityballetofboston.org. 

This program is supported in part by grants from the Mayor’s Office of Arts and Culture, Roger and Rachel Brunswick, and the Cinnamon Fund.