Works by Balanchine, Taylor, and Jerome Robbins round out the company's season, which runs through early April.
Miami City Ballet was founded in 1986 by Toby Lerner Ansin and Edward Villella. Villella, the company's artistic director, was a prot_g_ of Balanchine's and the first American-born male star at the New York City Ballet. MCB is one of the country's largest companies, with a roster of 48 dancers.
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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