Compilation/Packaged Set: NYCB Digital Season
Release Date 2021
NYCB Digital Season (2021)

Prodigal Son (Le Fils Prodigue) - George Balanchine, choreographer
 (5/21/1929)
Ballet/Dance, Short
In Collection
#2379
9*
Seen ItYes
(2/28/2021 New York City Ballet Digital Theater (2021))
40 mins USA / English
NYCB 
Daniel Ulbricht Principal Dancer. Prodigal Son
Teresa Reichlen Principal Dancer. Siren
Director/Choreographer
George Balanchine
Writer/Composer Sergei Prokofiev

An original take on the story ballet, Prodigal Son retells the eponymous parable from the Bible with modernist music, decor, and choreography, translating an ancient tale into a timeless work. Featuring Principal Dancers Daniel Ulbricht as the Prodigal Son and Teresa Reichlen as The Siren, this presentation is introduced by Principal Dancer Russell Janzen.
Edition Details
Original Title Le Fils Prodigue
No. of Discs/Tapes 1

Notes
Great!

Premiere: May 21, 1929, Diaghilev's Ballets Russes, Théâtre Sarah-Bernhardt, Paris
New York City Ballet Premiere: February 23, 1950, City Center of Music and Drama
This performance: 2013

YouTube: Prodigal Son
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Wikipedia: Prodigal Son (Ballet)
Balanchine Trust: Prodigal Son
NYCB Digital Season (2021)