BALANCHINE: A PANEL DISCUSSION
Tamara Rojo and Elizabeth Kendall in discussion with James Steichen
Join us before the opening night of Balanchine–Father of American Ballet for a special panel discussion with Artistic Director Tamara Rojo and Elizabeth Kendall, author of Balanchine Finds His America: A Tale of Love Lost & Ballet Reborn and Balanchine and the Lost Muse: Revolution and the Making of a Choreographer.
Moderated by James Steichen, author of Balanchine and Kirstein’s American Enterprise.
DATE: Tuesday, February 10, 2026
TIME: 6:00–6:45pm
LOCATION: War Memorial Opera House. Enter from the North Carriage Entrance.
TICKETS: The panel discussion is free and open to the public, with general seating in the orchestra level. Tickets are not required to attend the panel discussion from 6:00–6:45pm. A valid ticket is required to stay for the performance at 7:30pm.