ABT’s “Of Love and Rage” Lights Up Segerstrom Hall
KUDOS Newport Beach Staff
American Ballet Theatre launched the world premiere of its new ballet, “Of Love and Rage,” at Segerstrom Hall with the company’s Artist in Residence Alexei Ratmansky at the helm, and it was spectacular. The dancing, costumes, scenery, lighting and Aram Khachaturian’s score brought the ancient Greek story alive. The post party at The Hall Global Eatery at South Coast Plaza boasted fabulous food and drink and was filled with a jubilant cast and ballet lovers alike.
Photography Doug Gifford, Steve Dawson
ABT “Of Love and Rage” cast party held at The Hall Global Eatery at South Coast Plaza included Scenery and Costume Designer Jean-Marc Puissant, Lead Sponsor Elizabeth Segerstrom and Artist in Residence Alexei RatmanskThe ballet’s leading artists and real-life couple were Aran Bell as Chearaes and Catherine Hurlin as CallirhoeSouth Coast Plaza Marketing Executive Director Debra Downing, Segerstrom Center for the Arts Executive VP Judy Morr, ABT Artistic Director Kevin McKenzie, SCFTA President Casey ReitzEnjoying the cast party at The Hall Global Eatery with delicious cuisine by Chef Amar Santana were Lauren Flanagan, Deborah Bridges and Jaynine WarnerCenter supporters Tim and Susan Strader, Betty and S.L. HuangMary and John Rallis sponsored one of ABT’s “Of Love and Rage” ballet dancersMajor Sponsor George Schreyer, SCFTA’s Executive VP Judy Morr, Major Sponsor Bill GillespieABT Board Chairman Andrew Barth, Lead Sponsor Elizabeth Segerstrom, ABT Artistic Director Kevin McKenzie
