During the Strauss scene, "surprise party guests" Swensen, Charles Castronovo, Villarroel, Mark Devan, Alagna, and Gheorghiu sang songs and arias, with Gheorghiu joining Domingo for "Lippen schweigen" from Lehšr's The Merry Widow and all of the guests accompanying Alagna and Gheorghiu in the toast ("Libiamo ne' lieti calici") from Verdi's La traviata.
Photos by Robert Millard.
Lileana Blain-Cruz directs the new production, opening April 23.
The Cuban-born composer is this season's Debs Composer's Chair.
The cast is led by Bryonha Marie and Nathan Gunn, with Tony winner Ted Sperling at the baton.
The season, opening September 21, will include 58 ballets across 21 weeks of performances.
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