Little Dancer

The official page for LITTLE DANCER, a new musical. At the Kennedy Center Oct. 25 - Nov. 30, 2014. theater season. Recommended for age 12 and up.

With direction and choreography by five-time Tony winner Susan Stroman, this brand-new Kennedy Center musical is inspired by the story of a young ballerina immortalized by Edgar Degas in his famous sculpture at the National Gallery of Art. Part fact, part fiction, and set in the harsh backstage world of the Paris Opera Ballet, this brand-new Kennedy Center musical is inspired by the story of Marie

van Goethem, a young ballerina who posed for Edgar Degas and became, inadvertently, the most famous dancer in the world. Torn by her family's poverty, her debt to the artist, and the lure of wealthy men, she struggles to keep her place in the corps de ballet--a girl on the verge of womanhood, caught between the conflicting demands of life and art. Degas's sculpture "Little Dancer Aged Fourteen" continues to captivate as one of the National Gallery of Art's most popular exhibits--and now the Kennedy Center brings its fascinating story to life in what is unquestionably the landmark event of the new D.C. Starring four-time Tony Award winner Boyd Gaines (Gypsy, The Heidi Chronicles) as Edgar Degas, three-time Tony Award nominee Rebecca Luker (Mary Poppins, The Music Man) as adult Marie, and New York City Ballet principal dancer Tiler Peck as young Marie, the musical is being penned by the Tony Award–winning team of book and lyrics writer Lynn Ahrens and composer Stephen Flaherty (Ragtime, Rocky), with direction and choreography by five-time Tony Award winner Susan Stroman (The Producers, Oklahoma!).

03/14/2018

Little Dancer is on the move and heading west to The 5th Avenue Theatre!

The 2018–2019 Seattle season will also feature Annie, West Side Story, and more.

09/05/2015

Gorgeous!

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Look what finally got framed today :) perfect gift

06/12/2015

A memento! One of the statues that inspired our beautiful production is going up for auction. Will it find it's way into your home and heart? 😉

Little Dancer Aged Fourteen, one of Edgar Degas' most famous works, is to be sold at auction.

04/23/2015

Degas' quick backstage sketch during (photo by )

04/15/2015

Look who had an Insta-reunion!
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04/13/2015

From ballet to Broadway! Our Little Dancer, Tiler Peck celebrates opening night of An American In Paris on Broadway with her husband Robbie Fairchild - one of the stars of the show.

Bravo! An American in Paris stars Leanne Cope and Robert Fairchild take their official bows.

03/26/2015

to our Little Dancer photo shoot!
Tiler Peck will be back at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts with New York City Ballet beginning April 7, 2015. NYCB Tix--> http://tkc.co/49Q8

02/14/2015

💖 A very Happy Valentine's Day to all you wonderful fools! 💖

01/12/2015

The Little Dancer visits her roots in Paris!

12/14/2014

Reunited at New York City Ballet! from "Look who came to see the show last night :) Degas and his little Sugarplum! "

12/12/2014

Our “Little Dancer” traveled to see her “American in Paris” for the opening night of An American In Paris on Broadway. So sweet!

Address

2700 F Street NW
Washington D.C., DC
20566

Telephone

+12024674600

Website

http://www.kennedy-center.org/events/?event=TPTSA

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