LINCOLN CENTER SEASON

“One of the most intelligent, stylish and physically magnificent dance troupes we have.”

 – New York Magazine

“One of the most intelligent, stylish and physically magnificent dance troupes we have.”

 – New York Magazine


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November 3 – 22, 2026
Lincoln Center

Ten of Paul Taylor’s dances lay the foundation to the bold three-week Season, including dances not seen at Lincoln Center in over ten years: ARABESQUE, BRANDENBURGS, …BYZANTIUM, SPINDRIFT, and 3 EPITAPHS; with World premieres by Resident Choreographers Lauren Lovette and Robert Battle, and a New York premiere by celebrated choreographer Pam Tanowitz. Rounding out the Season are the Company premieres of Robert Battle’s compelling work, NO LONGER SILENT, which The New York Times hailed as, “… arguably Mr. Battle’s strongest piece…,” and the eagerly anticipated revival of dance icon Alwin Nikolais’ visually stunning TENSILE INVOLVEMENT.

The Season features live music performed by Orchestra of St. Luke’s, under the baton of Music Director David LaMarche.

This Season can not be missed!

LIVE MUSIC PERFORMED BY

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  • More dance, more savings.

    Ask for a multi-buy discount when purchasing two or more programs!*

    Buy 2 programs for 10% off
    Buy 3 or more programs for 25% off
    [Multi-buy discounts only apply to $49-179 tickets]

    $20 Under 40

    40 and under? You can get $20* tickets when you register online. Whether you’re a dance enthusiast or new to the world of modern dance, this program provides a unique opportunity to witness the unparalleled artistry, athleticism, and expressiveness that define Paul Taylor Dance Company performances.

    Register today at www.paultaylordance.org/20under40

    Students

    Show your valid student ID at the box office on show day and get the best available seats for $10*; limit 2 per person. 

    Groups

    Groups of 8 and more save 30% on most seats and receive free telephone ordering and priority seating! For more information, contact 646-214-5830 or groups@ptdc.org

    *$4 David H. Koch Theater facility fee is added to all tickets, and $8 convenience charge applies to tickets purchased by phone or web.


SEASON CALENDAR


EXPLORE THE SEASON

  • Paul Taylor

    3 Epitaphs | NOV 5, 15, 21 (EVE)
    Music by Early New Orleans Jazz
    Costumes by Robert Rauschenberg
    Lighting by George Tacet

    Airs | NOV 6, 14 (EVE), 21 (EVE)
    Music by G.F. Handel
    Costumes by Gene Moore
    Lighting by Jennifer Tipton

    Arabesque | NOV 10, 12, 18, 20
    Songs sung by the Andrews Sisters
    Costumes by Santo Loquasto
    Lighting by Jenifer Tipton

    Brandenburgs | NOV 4 (GALA), 8, 11, 13, 22
    Music by Claude Debussy
    Costumes by Santo Loquasto
    Lighting by Jennifer Tipton

    …Byzantium | NOV 10, 14 (EVE), 22
    Music by Edgard Varèse
    Costumes by William Ivey Long
    Lighting by Jenifer Tipton

    Cloven Kingdom | NOV 14 (MAT), 17, 21 (MAT)
    Music by Arcangelo Coreli, Henry Cowell, Malloy Miller
    Costumes by Scott Barrie, Headpieces by John Rawlings
    Lighting by Jennifer Tipton

    Esplanade | NOV 6, 10, 18, 21 (EVE)
    Music by Johann Sebastian Bach
    Costumes by John Rawling
    Lighting by Jennifer Tipton

    Last Look | NOV 11, 13, 18
    Music by Donald York
    Set and Costumes by Alex Katz
    Lighting by Jennifer Tipton

    Piazzolla Caldera | NOV 5, 12, 15, 19
    Music by Clarence Piazolla & Jerzy Peterburshsky
    Set and Costumes by Santo Loquasto
    Lighting by Jennifer Tipton

    Spindrift | NOV 11, 15, 19
    Music by Arnold Schoenber
    Set & Costumes by Santo Loquasto
    Lighting by Jennifer Tipton

  • Lauren Lovette

    Lauren Lovette Premiere (World Premiere) | NOV 12, 17
    Music by The Books
    Set & Costumes by Mark Eric
    Lighting by Brandon Stirling Baker

    Robert Battle

    Robert Battle Premiere (World Premiere) | NOV 6, 19, 22
    Music by John Mackey
    Set & Costumes by Anne Patterson
    Lighting by TBD

    No Longer Silent (Company Premiere) | NOV 8, 14 (EVE), 20
    Music by Erwin Schulhoff
    Set by Mimi Lien
    Costumes by Fritz Masten
    Lighting by Nicole Pierce

    Under the Rhythm | NOV 5, 8 (EVE), 12, 22 (EVE)
    Music of Wycliffe Gordon, Steve Reich, Ella Fitzgerald, Mahalia Jackson
    Costumes by Santo Loquasto
    Lighting by Burke Wilmore

  • Alwin Nikolais

    Tensile Involvement (Company Premiere) | NOV 4 (GALA), 5, 14 (MAT), 15, 21 (MAT & EVE)
    Music by Alwin Nikolais
    Costumes and Stage Design by Alwin Nikolais

    Pam Tanowitz

    Pam Tanowitz Premiere (NY Premiere) | NOV 8, 20
    Music Franz Schubert
    Set by Sarah Crowner
    Costumes by Harriet Jung & Reid Bartelme
    Lighting by Brandon Stirling Baker


SPECIAL EVENTS

  • $10 Night | TUE NOV 4

    All seats in the house are just $10. Tickets for this performance on sale Wednesday, October 7 at 12pm. Performance made possible with the generous support of Elise Jaffe and Jeffrey Brown.

  • Taylor Gala | WED NOV 4 6:30pm

    Artistic Director Michael Novak and the Paul Taylor Dance Company invite you to attend the Taylor Gala, a festive celebration honoring legendary designers Santo Loquasto and Jennifer Tipton, as well as James Roe, President and Executive Director of the Orchestra of St. Luke’s, the Taylor Company’s longtime musical partner.

    Join us for the performance at 6:30pm. The evening’s program will feature a world premiere, Alwin Nikolais’s Tensile Involvment, and Paul Taylor’s Brandenburgs. We will continue the celebration on the Promenade post-performance with dinner and dancing among the Taylor dancers and other special guests. To learn more about the festivities, click here.

  • Family Express | SAT NOV 14 (MAT) & SAT NOV 21 (MAT)
    A 75-minute, family friendly show without intermission. Ticket holders also receive a coupon good for 1 free class at the Taylor Center for Dance Education.

Special Opening Night $10 Tickets on Sale Oct. 7 @ Noon

Leadership funding provided by Stephen Kroll Reidy. 

Major support provided by The SHS Foundation, Jody and John Arnhold, the Alex Katz Foundation, the Howard Gilman Foundation, The Shubert Foundation, and an anonymous donor. 

Lincoln Center Season sponsorship support provided by Baron Capital Group, Inc. 

Additional major funding provided by The Fan Fox and Leslie R. Samuels Foundation and The Gladys Krieble Delmas Foundation.

Paul Taylor Dance Company gratefully acknowledges the estates of Harlan Morse Blake and Mary J. Osborn for their transformational gifts.

Arnhold Tier 3

All New York Seasons offer educational opportunities for New York City Public Schools through our Arnhold Tier 3 Program, bringing dance education to thousands of students each year.

For more information on this program email Amanda Stevenson at as@ptdc.org.

Polaris Project

Building, educating, and inspiring new audeinces for dance.

The Paul Taylor Dance Company’s Polaris Project makes dance accessible to everyone through affordable performances, workshops, and educational resources inspired by Paul Taylor’s works.

We offer specially-priced tickets for schools and nonprofits to attend Lincoln Center performances, workshops, and other offerings.

For more information about this program email Elisabeth Robert at er@ptdc.org

PHOTO CREDITS Header photo of Alex Clayton and John Harnage, photo Rachel Neville; Jessica Ferretti, photo Rachel Neville; Gabrielle Barnes, photo by Rachel Neville; Arnhold Tier 3 & Polaris Project photos courtesy of the Taylor School.

VIDEO CREDITS Directed by Rachel Neville, Edited by Jeremie Dameme

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